Samsung Digimax S800 User Manual
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ƒBe sure to format the memory card (see p.57) 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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-11.png "Page 12
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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...")
]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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-12.png "Page 13
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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...")
]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...
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LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
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¹ ˆThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
No. Description Icons Page4Continuous shot p.345Flash p.22~236Self-timer p.23~247Macro p.20~218 Metering p.349 Card inserted indicator -10 Auto focus frame -11 Camera shake warning p.1712 Date / Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM p.5713 Exposure compensation p.3114 White Balance p.30~3115 ISO p.3016 RGB RGB p.2917 Sharpness...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-13.png "Page 14
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LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
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¹ ˆThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
No. Description Icons Page4Continuous shot p.345Flash p.22~236Self-timer p.23~247Macro p.20~218 Metering p.349 Card inserted indicator -10 Auto focus frame -11 Camera shake warning p.1712 Date / Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM p.5713 Exposure compensation p.3114 White Balance p.30~3115 ISO p.3016 RGB RGB p.2917 Sharpness...")
]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.345Flash p.22~236Self-timer p.23~247Macro p.20~218 Metering p.349 Card inserted indicator -10 Auto focus frame -11 Camera shake warning p.1712 Date / Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM p.5713 Exposure compensation p.3114 White Balance p.30~3115 ISO p.3016 RGB RGB p.2917 Sharpness...
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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.33), quality (p.33),
metering (p.34), continuous shooting (p.34) and
special effects (p.25).ˆHow to use the MANUAL...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-14.png "Page 15
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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.33), quality (p.33),
metering (p.34), continuous shooting (p.34) and
special effects (p.25).ˆHow to use the MANUAL...")
]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.33), quality (p.33), metering (p.34), continuous shooting (p.34) and special effects (p.25).ˆHow to use the MANUAL...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-15.png "Page 16
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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...")
]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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-16.png "Page 17
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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...")
]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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-17.png "Page 18
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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...")
]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...
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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 56 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-18.png "Page 19
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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 56 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...")
]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 56 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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/38357/w300_Samsung_Digimax_S800-19.png "Page 20
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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...")
]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...