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 covered by the Samsung
warranty.
¡ÜThe memory card is an electronic precision device. 
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
¡ÜDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or
magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
¡ÜPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature.
¡ÜDo not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any
liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
¡ÜPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
¡ÜDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card
is warm. This is perfectly normal.
¡ÜDo not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this
camera. 
¡ÜDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card
reader.¡ÜIf the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may
become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording,
deleting (formatting) or reading.
¡ÜSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
¡ÜIt is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy
disks, hard disks, CD etc.
¡ÜIf there is insufficient memory available 
: A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To
optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or
delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.¡¶10¡·
Instructions on how to use the memory card
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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 protection will be
cancelled. 
Slide the switch to the top of the SD
memory card before taking a picture.¡ÜDont remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as
this may cause damage to data in the memory card.INFORMATION
¡áWhen using a 20MB internal 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 and memory card type.
¡ØThe recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. 
The zoom button doesn’t use during the movie recording.Recorded image size
Super Fine  Fine Normal
30FPS 15FPS
7    14   21 - -10     18    24 - -12    22    32 - -19     34      43 - -52      83       89 - -114    125    157 - -
About 17 About 30About 59
About 1 48
About 2 53 About 4 41
640
320
1605M
4M
3M
2M
1M
VGA
*
Movie
clip Still
image
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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 and press 
the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing 
the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT button 
and press the OK button.
RIGHT button : Selects YEAR / MONTH / DAY / HOUR / MINUTE / DATE
TYPE
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor
is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other
instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current
position.
UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.¡ÜSetting up the battery type
1. Select the [Battery Type] menu by pressing the
UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the
UP / DOWN button and press the OK button.
¡ÜSetting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the 
UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the 
UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. 
When the settings are complete, press the MENU
button twice to exit the menu screen.
¡ÜYou can select one of 22 languages. These are listed below :
- English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai,
BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech, Polish and
Turkish.
¡ÜEven if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.INFORMATION
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery TypeBack:¢¸Set:OK ¡ã
05/ 11/ 21 
¡å
14:29
yy/mm/dd
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery TypeAlkaline
Ni-MHBack:¢¸Set:OK
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery TypeENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOLBack:¢¸Set:OK
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LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
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¨ç ¡áThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
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 p.3418
Image quality / Frame rate
p.32
19 Image size p.32
Number of available shots remaining
12 p.11
Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)
00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.11
21 Voice memo p.20
22 
Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate
p.18~19
20
No. Description Icons Page2Battery p.9
3
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
F2.8, 1/30 p.14
Recording modep.14~17
1
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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 mode (         )
You can manually configure all functions with the
aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter
speed and aperture value will display. 
Up / Down button : changes aperture value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed. 
3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image. * When the aperture value is changed, the camera will change the shutter speed
automatically to get proper exposure.
When the shutter speed is changed, the camera will change the aperture value
automatically to get proper exposure. 
* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger
Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.
* High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is
not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’
effect.
¡áHow to use the AUTO mode (                  )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
[ AUTO mode ]
[MANUAL mode][ PROGRAM 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.INFORMATION1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking
note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.9). As this camera has a
20MB internal memory, you do not need to insert
the memory card. If the memory card is not
inserted, an image will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image
will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 
(If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD
monitor is incorrect, reset the date / time before
taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
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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 recording time. Movie clips will
still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
* If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
* Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X120 (Selectable)  
- File type :  *.avi (MJPEG)¡áRecording the movie clip without voice
You can record the movie clip without voice.
1. Press the Up button and the (         ) icon will
display on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time without voice.
3. To stop the recording, press the shutter button
again.
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ][ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
¡áPausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while
recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes
into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.
¡ÜUsing Successive Recording 
1. Press the shutter button and movie clips are
recorded for as long as the available recording time.
Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button
is released.
2. Press the Pause button (           ) to pause recording.
Press the Pause button (           ) again to resume
the recording.
3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
[Successive recording of a movie clip]
Stop:Shutter         REC:
/
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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
LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, SUNSET, DAWN,
BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW
scenes.
1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the menu button and select a desired scene
menu.
[SCENE mode]
¡ØThe scene modes are listed below.
[Landscape] (        ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close up] (        ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as
plants and insects.
[Sunset] (        ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] (        ) : Daybreak scenes..
[Backlight] (        ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[FIirework] (        ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] (        ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.
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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 be
recorded if the shutter button is released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
- File type : *.wav
* A distance of 40cm between you and the
camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record sound.
¡áPressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. 
Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ]
[ Press the shutter button ]
¡áThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
¡áWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator (          ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In
this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash
shot mode.
¡áShooting against the light : 
Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the
sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the
[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 22),
spot metering (see page 33), or exposure compensation (see page 30).
¡áAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
¡áCompose the image by using the LCD monitor.
¡áUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow 
(such as a stick or flagpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]
REC:Shutter        Exit
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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 shutter button down fully starts the
process for recording a movie clip. Press the
shutter button once and the movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
¡ÜIn STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks
the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores
the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the
camera has finished storing the image data.
Shutter button¡ÜIf the menu is not displayed, this button works
as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM
button.
¡ÜThis camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. 
Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.
¡ÜTELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE  : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the
subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
Digital zoom TELE  : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected,
pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom
software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital
zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum
digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T
button will have no effect.
2005/12/01
[ WIDE zoom ][ TELE zoom ]  [ Digital zoom 5.0X ]
Pressing 
the ZOOM 
T buttonPressing 
the ZOOM 
T button
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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 two scene modes (Close up, Fireworks).
¡ÜTake care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and
possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera
power off and on again to modify the lens position.
¡ÜTake care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction.
¡ÜWhen the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the cameras moving
lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.INFORMATION
[ TELE zoom ][ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing 
the ZOOM 
W buttonPressing 
the ZOOM 
W button
[ Digital zoom 5.0X ][ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing 
the ZOOM 
W buttonPressing 
the ZOOM 
W button
¡ÜWIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE  : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from
the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away.
Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the
camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject
appears at its furthest from the camera.Digital zoom WIDE  : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the
ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in
steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital
zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the
optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached. Optical zoom
Digital zoom
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