Samsung Digimax U CA5 User Manual

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When Using the Camera for the First Time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. 
If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and
language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time
and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. 
Setting up the date, time and date type
1. Select the [D & Time] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN
button and press the...

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LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1Battery p.17
3Continuous shot p.49
4Flash p.32
5Self-timer p.35
6 Voice memo p.29
7 Macro p.30
8 Metering p.49
9 Sharpness p.50
10Auto focus frame
11Camera shake warning p.26
12 Date/ Time2005/01/01   01:00 PM
Recording mode2p.12
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LCD monitor indicator
Starting the recording mode
Recording a Movie clip
1. Insert the batteries (p.17). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.20).
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
5. Select the MOVIE CLIP(        ) mode by sliding the mode
switch.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to take a movie clip.
Press the shutter...

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Starting the recording mode
Pausing 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.
Using Successive Recording
Steps from 1-6 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP
mode.
7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter
button...

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Starting the recording mode
Recording a still image
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a
movie clip.
5. Select the STILL IMAGE(         ) mode by sliding the
mode switch.
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.
If 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...

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing 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.
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera
settings.
When 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,...

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can
be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
SHUTTER button
If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the
OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. 
ZOOM W/T button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If there is no operation during the specified time, the
cameras power will be turned off automatically to save
battery life. Refer to page 85 for more information...

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ZOOM W/ T button
This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a
total zoom ratio of 15X.
TELE 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...

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ZOOM W/ T button
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process.
Allow time for this to take place.
The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
To view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the maximum
(3X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.
The digital...

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Voice memo(     ) / UP button
3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory.
4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. 
In the middle of the voice recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.
A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record sound.
INFORMATION
When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. 
If this is the case, use...