Samsung Digimax U CA5 User Manual

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Macro(    ) / Down button (Focusing)
Focus lock
To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means
the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the
way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to
recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to
take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock
function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be captured.2. Press the SHUTTER button
halfway and focus on the
subject.3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.
Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range)
OXO
OXO
XOX
SCENE
OOO∞XX∞∞O∞O
XXXXOXX XXXX
XXXXXOX XXXX
Mode
Auto
Macro
Auto macro
Auto
Macro
Auto macro
Mode
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Flash (     ) / Left button
[ Selecting the Auto flash ]
Flash range (Unit : m)
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing
the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the
LEFT button operates as the FLASH (        ) button.
Selecting the flash mode
1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode.
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 
3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit
the environment.
When the flash is charging, a flash mode icon (red colour) will blink on the LCD monitor. 
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5.5
seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
During the continuous shot and movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. 
Take photographs within the flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.
INFORMATION
Auto
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
0.8 ~ 3.0  0.8 ~ 2.0 0.3 ~ 0.8  0.5 ~ 0.8  0.3 ~ 3.0  0.5 ~ 2.0 
Macro
Auto macro
ISO
Auto
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Flash (     ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate
automatically.Auto flash
Auto &
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash 
Slow synchro
SF
(Safety Flash)
Flash off
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work
automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-
eye reduction function.
The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in
order to obtain the correct exposure. We recommend using a
tripod for this function. When you take an image in a condition with
poor light, the camera shake warning indicator (          ) will display
on the LCD monitor. The flash fires regardless of available light. 
The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the
prevailing conditions. The brighter the background or subject is,
the less intense the flash will be.
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When
you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake
warning indicator (          ) will display on the LCD monitor.
Available flash mode, by recording mode
XXOX XX XXXX XX XO
XOO X OO XX XX X X X X
XXOX XX XXXX XOXX
XXOO XX XXXX XX XX
OOO O OO OOOO O X O X
XOO X XX XX XX X X X X
In poor light conditions, Safety Flash will help you get a good
image without the use of a flash. 
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Flash (     ) / Left button
Things to watch out for when using the SF(Safety Flash)
1. You can use the SF in the AUTO and MANUAL mode.
2. If you select the SF in the 2048 or above image size, the captured image size is changed
to 1600. 
3. The SF range is 2m(WIDE) and 1.5m(TELE). 
4. If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the SF doesn’t
activate.
5. If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting condition, (          ) icon, [SF
OFF] message and camera shake warning indicator(        ) will display. If you press the
shutter button in this condition, the SF will not activate. To take a brighter image, use the
auto flash mode. 
6. If the subject is moving the final image captured may be blurred. 
7. As the SF uses the camera’s digital processor, images taken using the SF may take a little
longer for the camera to process.
When you use the SF, continuous shooting, special effect and digital zoom at the same time,
there are restrictions of using the functions. Refer to the below table for more information. 
1. If you select the [Special Effect] menu and select the SF or [Continuous] menu, the selected
[Special Effect] setting will be cancelled. 
2. If you select the digital zoom and select the SF or the [Special Effect] menu, the digital zoom
will be cancelled.
SF Continuous shot Special effect  Digital zoom
SF  - X X(See 1) X(See 2)
Continuous shot  X - X(See 1) O
Special effect  X(See 1) X(See 1) - X(See2)
Digital zoom  X(See 2) O X(See 2) -
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Self-timer(     ) / Remote (    )/ Right button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor
shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a
different setting.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-
timer (        ) and Remote (      ) button. This function is used when the photographer would
also like to be in the image.
Using the self-timer and remote control.
1. 
Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE
CLIP mode.In VOICE RECORDING mode, only the
remote control can be used. In MOVIE CLIP mode, only
the 10 Sec. self-timer and the remote control can be used. 
2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A self-timer icon
or remote control icon appears on the LCD monitor.
- Selecting a self-timer : When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after
the specified time has elapsed and the self-timer function will be
cancelled.
- 
Selecting a remote mode: Pressing the shutter button of remote control will allow an interval of 2
seconds before the image is taken. In the remote mode, the shutter
button of the camera can’t be activated.  After taking a picture, the
remote mode will be maintained. But, pressing the power button and
sliding the mode switch will cancel the remote mode.
[ Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer ] [ Selecting the remote control ]
Description of Self-timer/Remote mode
Icon Mode Description
2sPressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
10sPressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a
second picture will be taken.
Remote modeYou can take a picture by remote control instead of using the shutter button of the camera.
Double
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Self-timer(     ) / Remote (    )/ Right button
[Remote control
shutter button]
Range for taking a picture with the remote control
When you take a picture with the remote control, refer to
the illustration shown alongside. 
Replacing batteries for the remote control
Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while
installing batteries for the remote control.
Replace batteries for the remote control in the local service centre.
Use the CR 2025 3V batteries.
If you operate the Mode switch and Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the
self-timer function is cancelled.
Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.
INFORMATION
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MENU/ OK button
[Menu on]
[Menu off]
MENU button
- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed
on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.
- A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected :
MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE
RECORDING mode is selected.
OK button
- When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor
to the sub menu or for confirming data.
ModeAuto
Manual
Scene
Pressing the
MENU
button2592
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M button : selecting preset scene modes
You can use the M button to select the AUTO, MANUAL and
SCENE mode. 
This button will operate only in the still image mode
You can easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations by selecting the
scene sub menus.
How to use the M button
1. Press the M button in the still image mode, and a menu
window will display shown alongside. 
2. Select a desired camera mode by pressing the
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons.
- Up/Down button : Selecting a camera mode
- Left/ Right button : Selecting a sub menu of the scene
mode
3. Press the OK button and the desired camera mode will be selected. 
1. Press the M button in the still image mode. 
2. Select the [Scene] menu by pressing the Up/Down button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left/Right button. 
4. Press the OK button and the desired camera mode will be
selected.
Sub menu Icon Description
Night Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions.
Portrait To take a picture of a person.
Children To take a still picture of moving children.
Landscape Scenery with green woods or blue sky.
Close up  Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.
Text Use this mode to shoot a document.
Sunset For taking pictures of sunsets.
Dawn Daybreak scenes.
Backlight Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
Firework Firework scenes.
Beach&Snow  For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.
Set:OK/M
Night
Set:OK/M
Auto
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+/- button
RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to
be captured. 
Setting RGB Values
1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the RGB icon (          ). 
The RGB menu bar will appear as shown.
2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select
the desired RGB value.
- Up/Down Button : Navigates between R, G, and B
icons.
- Left/Right Button : Changes value of each icon.
3. When you press the +/- button again, the value you set will be saved and RGB setup
mode will end.
You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure
compensation and Long Time shutter speed.
When the SF is selected, ISO value is fixed as AUTO and Exposure value is fixed as 0.0EV. 
Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode
RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue)
ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400
WHITE BALANCE
Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps)
LTShutter speed / Aperture Value
(Changed by zoom rate) AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY,
FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L,
TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM.
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+/- button
Selecting an ISO Sensitivity
1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the ISO icon(          ). The ISO menu bar
will appear as shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired
ISO sensitivity value.
- 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. 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.
3. 
When you press the +/- button again, the value you set will be saved and ISO setup mode will end.
Selecting a White Balance
1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the white balance icon (           ).
The white balance menu bar will appear as shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white
balance to the desired value. The value you set will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
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.
Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-way
fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.
CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting
condition.
Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.
3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and White Balance setup mode
will end.
ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.
The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more
natural looking.
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