Samsung Digimax Pro815 User Manual

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¡ÜWhen the memory card slot cover opens, the camera cant be turned on by pressing the
power button.
¡ÜDon’t remove the memory card when the Card in use lamp is blinking as this may cause
damage to data in the memory card.
¡Ü
If the memory card slot cover is opened while data is being saved, a warning alarm sounds
and the camera power is turned off after saving the data.
INFORMATION
¡¼CF (CompactFlash) I and II type memory card ¡½
RAW TIFFS.FINE FINENORMAL25FPS 15FPS
3264X2448321529 42 - -
3264X2176--1732 46 - -
3264X1840--2038 54 - -
2400X1800--27 50 71 - -
1632X1224--54 94 124 - -
1024X768--111 169 205 - -
640X480--292 450 548 - -
640X480-----1Min. 10Sec. 1Min. 57Sec.
320X240 --- --3Min. 31Sec. 5Min. 51Sec.
160X120--- --8Min. 12Sec.13Min. 41Sec.
Still
image
Movie
clip ¡áThe camera can use CF (CompactFlash) I and II type card.
Some CF I and II type cards are not compatible
with this camera. We recommend a same kind
of CF I and II type card provided with this
camera.
¡áWhen using a 64MB memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows.
These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as
subject matter.
Recorded image size
Label
Before using the camera
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1. Turn off the camera power by using the power
button. Open the memory card slot cover.
Press the memory card eject lever and the lever will
pop up. Press the lever again and then the memory
card will be released.
2. Remove the memory card and close the memory
card slot cover. 3. To close, push the memory card slot cover until you
hear a click.
If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not
attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of
insertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the
memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may
damage the memory card slot. 2. Insert the memory card as shown on the
memory slot cover. 1. Ensure the camera is off and pull the memory card slot
cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
Inserting the memory card
Removing the memory card
Before using the camera
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1. Thread the strap through the strap eyelet on the
camera as shown alongside.
3. Fasten the strap as shown.
4. Repeat steps 1 ~ 3 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet. 2. Thread the strap back through the strap ring as shown alongside.
Attaching the strap
Before using the camera
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¡áWhen you shoot in direct or bright lighting conditions, the image quality may be deteriorated
caused by unnecessary light. In this case, use the lens hood.
1. Attach the lens adapter to the camera by turning the lens adapter clockwise as shown
alongside.
¡ØYou can use a general purpose filter 
(¥õ72mm) after attaching the lens adapter.
2. Attach the lens hood by turning it clockwise.
[ Using the lens hood ] [ Carrying the lens hood ]
Attaching the lens hood
Before using the camera
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¡áWhen you don’t use the camera, attach the lens cap.
You can attach the lens cap as show below.
Attaching the lens cap
Before using the camera
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No. Description Icons Page
1Drive modes p.36~39
2Image size p.70
3Self-timer/ Remote control p.40~41
4Metering p.43
5Battery status p.17
6High speed shutter mode/Camera shake warningp.49, 34
7Voice memo p.76
8Contrast p.73
9Saturation p.74
10 Image quality p.71
11 Sharpness p.75
12 Focus Lock p.47
13 Focus mode p.47~48
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¡áThe LCD displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
¡áRefer to page 63 for more information about selecting the LCD.
Rear LCD/ Finder LCD
LCD indicator
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14 Direct MF p.48
15 Focal length/ Digital zoom28mmX4.0p.44~45
16 Exposure compensation p.50
17 Flash power compensation p.58
18 Date imprint p.119
19 Flash p.57~60
20 Macro p.55~56
21 White balance p.53~54
22 ISO p.42
23 Aperture value F2.2 p.30~31
24 Shutter speed 1/1600 p.30~31
25 Colour space p.77
27Number of available shots remaining25 p.21
28 Exposure lock p.51
29 Auto focus frame -
30 Spot zone p.79
26
Recording mode
LCD indicator
p.29~33
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No. Description Icons Page
2ISO p.42
3Shutter speed 1/1600 p.30~31
4Camera shake warning  p.34
5Exposure lock p.51
6Aperture value F2.2 p.30~31
7Saturation p.74
8Sharpness p.75
9Image size p.70
10 Image quality p.71
11 Number of shots remaining 25 p.21
12 Drive mode p.36~39
13 Metering p.43
14 Battery status p.17
15 Macro p.55~56
16 Focal length 28mm p.44
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Recording mode
p.29~33
Top LCD
LCD indicator
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17 Focus lock/ Focus mode p.47~48
18 Contrast p.73
19 Compensation indicator p.50
20 Flash power compensation p.58
21 Self-timer p.40~41
22 White balance p.53~54
23 Flash p.57~60
Recording mode
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
1. Insert the battery and memory card. (p.16, 22)
2. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
(Date & Time will display for about 3 Sec. and
disappear.)
3. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD.
5. Press the shutter button to capture an image. ¡áHow to use the AUTO (                ) mode
[ AUTO mode ]
¡ÜIf the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way, it
means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera
is unable to capture an image clearly.
INFORMATION
LCD indicator
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¡áHow to use the PROGRAM mode (          )
Selecting the program mode will configure the camera with
optimal settings. You can still manually configure all
functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
Step 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions
(p.67).
5. Point the camera towards the subject and compose 
the image by using the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[ PROGRAM mode ]
[ Aperture priority mode ]
¡áHow to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode (          )
This mode will set the aperture value for automatic
exposure depends on the brightness of the object by
automatic shutter speed setting in the camera.
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY mode by rotating 
the mode dial.
4. Select the desired aperture value by rotating the Rear 
jog dial (JOG2).
5. Point the camera towards the subject and compose 
the image by using the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur
the background. Larger Aperture values make both
the object and background sharp.
Recording mode
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