Samsung Digimax S600 User Manual
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ƒBe 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. ƒTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. ƒRepeated 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. ƒThe memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact. ƒDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers. ƒPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature. ƒDo 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. ƒPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use. ƒDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal. ƒDo 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. ƒDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.ƒIf 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. ƒSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. ƒIt is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. ƒIf 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]11^ Instructions on how to use the memory card[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ] Write protect switchLabelCard pinsˆThe 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.ƒDont remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.INFORMATION ˆWhen 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. *1. S600 only. *2. The 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 61217 - -7 14 21 - -10 18 24 - -12 22 32 - -19 34 43 - -44 69 83 - -96 114 125 - ----About 17 About 30---About 59 About 1 48 ---About 2 53 About 4 41 640 320 1606M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA *1 *2Movie clip Still image Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]12^ When Using the Camera for the First Time ˆCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. ˆWhen 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. ƒSetting 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.ƒSetting 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. ƒSetting 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. ƒYou 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. ƒEven if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.INFORMATION SETUP Date&Time Language Battery TypeBack: Set:OK 06/01/01 13:00 yy/mm/dd SETUP Date&Time Language Battery TypeAlkaline Ni-MHBack: Set:OK SETUP Date&Time Language Battery TypeENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOLBack: Set:OK Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]13^ LCD monitor indicator [Image & Full Status] º»½¼¾¿ÀÁ ÇÅÆ Ä Â Ã ¹ ˆThe 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 2006/01/01 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]14^ Starting the recording mode ˆHow 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).ˆHow 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. * 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. ˆHow 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 ] ƒIf 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]15^ Starting the recording mode ˆHow 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)ˆRecording 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 ] ˆPausing 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. ƒUsing 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: / Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]16^ Starting the recording mode[Night mode] [Portrait mode] [Children mode] ˆNight / 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 ˆHow 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] The 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]17^ Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ˆHow 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. ˆPressing 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 ] ˆThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. ˆWhen 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. ˆShooting 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). ˆAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. ˆCompose the image by using the LCD monitor. ˆUnder 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]18^ Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM W / T button ˆThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. ƒUsed for turning the camera’s power on / off. ƒIf 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 buttonƒUsed for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. ƒIn 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. ƒIn 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 buttonƒIf the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. ƒThis camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. ƒTELE 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. [ WIDE zoom ][ TELE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 5.0X ] Pressing the ZOOM T buttonPressing the ZOOM T button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
]19^ ZOOM W / T button ƒImages taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ƒThe digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. ƒYou may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ƒTo 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. ƒThe digital zoom cant be activated in the Nightscene mode, Children mode and two scene modes (Close up, Fireworks). ƒTake 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. ƒTake care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction. ƒWhen 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 ƒWIDE 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals