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 possible to operate the shutter
button i.e. capture an image. To capture an image, simply cancel the menu display by
pressing the MENU button.
INFORMATION
The items indicated by                        are default settings.
Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode
AUTO
NIGHT
MySET
TEXT 
2272X1704
2048X1536 
1600X1200 
1024X768 
640X480 
640X480
320X240
S. FINE
FINE
NORMAL
MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
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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 Image mode.
AUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images.
NIGHT : Use this for shooting still images at
night or in other dark conditions.
MYSET : Use this to store your custom settings
for the camera. Any changes made to
settings other than Self-Timer and
Voice Recording will be saved.
TEXT : Use this mode to shoot a document.
Press the UP 
or DOWN button.Press the UP 
or DOWN button.
MODE
AUTOAUTONIGHT
MYSET
TEXT
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[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
MODEAUTOAUTONIGHT
MYSET
TEXT
2272
MODEAUTOAUTONIGHT
MYSET
TEXT
2272MODEAUTO
NIGHT
MYSET
TEXT
2272
SIZE2272X1704
2048X1536
1600X1200
1024X768
AUTOQUALITYS.FINE
FINE
NORMAL
AUTO2272ISO
AUTO
MODEAUTO
NIGHT
MYSET
TEXT
2272
2272
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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 can be changed as text file type by using the
Digimax Reader. For detailed instruction on how to use Digimax Reader, please refer to
the programs Help.
INFORMATION 
STILL IMAGE mode Mode MOVIE CLIP mode
SIZE
2272X1704
2048X1536
1600X1200
1024X768
AUTO
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
SIZE
640X480
320X240
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
2272
320
NOR 
Size
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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. 
Choose the setting appropriate for your needs.
This file format complies with the DCF(Design rule for Camera File system).
Even if the camera should be restarted, the quality setting is maintained.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): JPEG is the image compression standard
developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This type of compression is most
commonly used for compressing photos and graphics because it can compress the files
efficiently without damaging the data.
INFORMATION 
QUALITY
S.FINE
FINE
NORMAL
ISO
AUTOAUTO
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
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STILL IMAGE modeMode
Quality/Size2272 2048 1600 1024 640
S.FINE14 16 29 67 159 
FINE 28 35 58 142 306
NORMAL43 53 80 165 360
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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 correctly,
regardless of the back lighting. 
The default metering mode is Multi pattern metering.
If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may
result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, rather use exposure compensation.
INFORMATION
ISO
You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.
The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
The higher the ISO value, the higher the camera’s sensitivity to light is and therefore the
greater its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions. However, the noise level in the image
will increase as the ISO value increases, making the image appear coarse.
Fixed as [MULTI] in the TEXT mode.
Fixed as [100] in the TEXT mode.
ISO
- AUTO : 
The cameras sensitivity is automatically changed by
variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
- 100, 200, 400 : 
You can increase the shutter speed while the same
amount of light is present, by increasing the ISO
sensitivity. However, the image may be saturated in high
luminance.
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
METERING
MULTI
SPOT
ISO
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
100
200
400
NOR
ISO
AUTO
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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 fluorescent lighting.
White balance
Fixed as [AUTO] in the TEXT mode.
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
SUNSET
NORISO
AUTO
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
SUNSET
NOR320
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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 underexposure (-0.5EV), 1 normal exposure
(+0.0EV), and 1 overexposure (+0.5EV) respectively. However, the actual image
files saved from the three AEB exposures are saved as normal quality.
Fixed as [SINGLE] in the TEXT mode.
You can select continuous shooting or AEB(Auto Exposure Bracket ) shooting in this menu.
If you select CONTINUOUS or AEB, the flash will automatically be set to Flash Off.
Shooting
SHOOTING
SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
AEB
NOR
Effect
By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.
The value you set will remain unchanged until the camera is turned off.
NORMAL : No effect is added to the image.
B & W : Converts the image to black and white.
SEPIA : 
Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
Fixed as [NORMAL] in the TEXT mode.
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
EFFECT
NORMALNORB/W
SEPIA
ISO
AUTO
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
EFFECT
NORMALNORB/W
SEPIA
320
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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
appear sharp, but noise may occur in the recorded image.
VIVID NORMAL SOFT
SHARPNESS
SOFT
NORMAL
VIVID
NOR
Fixed as [VIVID] in the TEXT mode.
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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.
- Supported shutter speeds: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8 seconds
4. Press the OK button to confirm and close the menu. After setting the manual exposure, the
manual exposure indicate icon ( LT ) is displayed in the lower left of the LCD.
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The camera automatically adjusts the exposure depending
on external conditions such as lighting levels. However, the
user can also choose to manually set the exposure.
Fixed as [+0.0EV] in the TEXT mode.
Increase the exposure to brighten the picture, and decrease the exposure to darken the
picture.
A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive
exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear
white or you may not get good pictures.
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV (0.5EV steps) exposure levels are supported.
If you change the exposure value, the exposure indicator (         ) will be displayed on the
bottom of the LCD monitor.
The exposure value returns to +0.0EV when the power is turned on again.
INFORMATION
EXPOSURE
+1.5 EV
+1.0 EV
+0.5 EV
+0.0 EV
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