Samsung Digimax U CA401 User Manual

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Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera
You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.
The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected.
The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:
- When another button is being operated.
- While image data is being processed. ( when the autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder
blinks)
- When there is no battery capacity.
When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor, it is not...

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Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera
Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode
MULTI
SPOT
AUTO
100
200
400
NORMAL
B & W
SEPIA
SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
AEB
SOFT
NORMAL
VIVID
AUTO
1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8 SEC  
WHITE
BALANCE METERING
ISO
EFFECT
SHOOTING
SHARPNESS
EXPOSURE
MANUAL
EXPOSUREAUTODAYLIGHT 
CLOUDY
SUNSET
FLUORESCENTTUNGSTEN
+2.0EV~+0.0EV ~-2.0EV
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How to use the menu
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.
4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. 
The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode (        ).
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus.
Press the LEFT
or RIGHT button.Press the LEFT 
or RIGHT button.
Mode
You can select the desired Still...

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Mode
You can select the image size appropriate for your application. 
Fixed as [2272X1704] in the TEXT mode.
Icon2272 2048 1600 1024 640 640 320
Size2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 640x480 640x480 320x240
The higher the resolution, the lower the remaining shots will be because high resolution
images require more memory than lower resolution images.
INFORMATION 
In the Text mode, the camera uses the macro-shooting mode, and the  flash function
does not work.
An image captured in the TEXT mode...

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Quality
You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.
The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality.
Fixed as [FINE] in the TEXT mode.
Mode  
Icon
Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL
File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg
STILL IMAGE mode
Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card.
(When using a 32MB internal memory; based on Samsungs own testing)
S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting....

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Metering
If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to
take brighter pictures.
MULTI(        ) : Exposure will be calculated based on
an average of the available light in the
image area. However, the calculation
will be biased towards the centre of
the image area. This is suitable for
general use.
SPOT  (        ) : Only the rectangular area in the center
of the LCD monitor will be metered for
light. This is suitable when the subject in the center is exposed...

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White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more
natural looking. 
White balance
- AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance
settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.
- DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside.
- CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky.
- SUNSET : For taking images at sunset.
- TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.
- FLUOR.  : For shooting under...

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Shooting
- SINGLE: A picture will be taken each time you press the
Shutter button.
- CONTINUOUS: Press and hold the shutter button, and
images are captured continuously. 
This can be used for taking a moving
subject. Use this to take pictures of
moving objects/people.
* Five continuous shots are supported regardless of
resolution and image quality. If more than five images are made, the subsequent shots will
be saved as normal image quality.
- AEB : 3 pictures will be taken continuously, 1...

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Sharpness
You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor
before you take a picture, because this function is applied
only when the captured image is stored on the memory.
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
Sub menu Icon  Description 
The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable
for editing images on your PC.
The edges of the image are sharp. 
This is suitable for printing.
The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will...

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Exposure
MANUAL EXPOSURE
AUTO
1/8 SEC
1/4 SEC
1/2 SEC
Manual Exposure (Night Mode)
Whilst the camera automatically adjusts the best shutter speed
and iris values according to the situation, the user can manually
set the shutter speed in Night Scene mode.
Configuring manual exposure (LT: Long Time Shutter) 
1. Press the menu button in normal camera mode to select
the Night Scene mode.
2. 
Use the Left/Right buttons to select the manual exposure tab.
3. Use the Up/Down buttons to set the shutter speed....