Samsung Digimax S500 User Manual

¡ÜBe sure to format the memory card (see p.55) if you are using a newly
purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot
recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
¡ÜTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or
removed.
¡ÜRepeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s
performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory
card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not...

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Instructions on how to use the memory card[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ] Write protect
switchLabelCard pins¡áThe camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). 
Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.
The SD memory card has a write protect
switch that prevents image files from
being deleted or formatted. By sliding the
switch to the bottom of the SD memory
card, the data will be protected. By sliding
the switch to the top of the SD memory
card, the data...

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When Using the Camera for the First Time
¡áCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time.
¡áWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set
date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be
displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language and battery type
before using this camera.
¡ÜSetting up the date, time and date type
1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing 
the UP / DOWN button...

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LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
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selections.
No. Description Icons Page4Continuous shot p.335Flash p.21~236Self-timer p.237Macro p.20~218 Metering p.339  Card inserted indicator -10 Auto focus frame -11 Camera shake warning p.1712  Date / Time 2005/12/01   01:00 PM p.5513 Exposure compensation p.3014 White Balance p.29~3015 ISO p.2916 RGB RGB p.2817 Sharpness...

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Starting the recording mode
¡áHow to use the PROGRAM mode (                   )
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the
camera with optimal settings. You can still manually
configure all functions except the aperture value and
shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the menu button to configure advanced
functions such as image size (p.32), quality (p.32),
metering (p.33), continuous shooting (p.33) and
special effects (p.24).¡áHow to use the MANUAL...

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Starting the recording mode
¡áHow to use the MOVIE CLIP mode (         )
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the 
mode dial.
2. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available 
recording time will display on the LCD monitor.
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose
the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the
shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as
long as the available...

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Starting the recording mode[Night mode] [Portrait mode] [Children mode]
¡áNight / Portrait / Children mode 
Rotate the mode dial to select a desired mode. 
- Night mode : Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions
- Portrait mode : To take a picture of a person
- Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children
¡áHow to use the SCENE mode (                   )
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for
a variety of shooting situations. These include...

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Starting the recording mode
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
¡áHow to use the VOICE RECORDING mode (             )
1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,
select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the
Voice recording button twice.
2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. 
- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for
as long as the available recording time (Max : 1
hour) allows. The recording time will be
displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still...

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM W / T button
¡áThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
¡ÜUsed for turning the camera’s power on / off.
¡ÜIf there is no operation during the specified time,
the cameras power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life. 
Refer to page 54 for more information about the
auto power off function.POWER button¡ÜUsed for taking an image or recording voice in
the RECORDING mode.
¡ÜIn MOVIE CLIP mode : 
Pressing the...

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ZOOM W / T button
¡ÜImages taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera
to process. Allow time for this to take place.
¡ÜThe digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
¡ÜYou may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
¡ÜTo view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the
maximum (3X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.
¡ÜThe digital zoom cant be activated in the Nightscene mode, Children mode
and...