Samsung Digimax U Ca501 Users Manual

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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,
support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. 
Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the
image may be dark because of the strong backlight. In backlight conditions, please use Fill-in
flash(p.27), Spot metering(p.39) or Exposure compensation(p.29).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow 
(such as a stick or flagpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ][ Press the shutter button ]
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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
Used for digital zooming in / out.
When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will
display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor.
ZOOM W/T button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about
60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor :
OFF, Camera status lamp : ON ) automatically.
To use the camera again, press any of the camera buttons
except the power button. If there is no operation during the
specified time after the idle mode, the camera power will be
turned off automatically to save battery life. 
Refer to page 70 for more information about the auto power off function. 
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the
RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING,
MOVIE CLIP) mode.
In MOVIE CLIP mode 
Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process
for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once
and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available
recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop
recording, press the shutter button again.
In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of
the flash. Pressing the shutter down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data
regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the
camera has finished storing the image data.
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ZOOM W/T button
TELE Zoom
Digital zoom TELE : 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 achieved, pressing
the ZOOM T button will have no effect. You can check the digital
zoom rate with the [X1.2 ~ X 5.0] numerical mark next to the zoom
bar.
[WIDE zoom] [Digital zoom 2.0X][Digital zoom 5.0X]
Pressing the
ZOOM T buttonPressing the
ZOOM T button
WIDE Zoom
Digital zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in
steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
[Digital zoom 5.0X][Digital zoom 2.0X][WIDE zoom]
Pressing the
ZOOM W buttonPressing the
ZOOM W button
To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on.
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. 
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
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Voice memo(    )/ UP button
While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice
memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image.
Recording a voice memo
1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch.
2. Press the VOICE MEMO(      ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD
monitor, the setting is completed.
3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.
4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the
middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.
[Recording Voice Memo ][Preparing for Voice Memo ]
When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the
case, use a tripod to eliminate this.
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While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a
submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor.
When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro
pictures (within the distance range of 6-60 cm).
[Macro][Auto focus]
Pressing the
MACRO button
Macro(     ) / Down button (Focusing)
STOP:SHUTTER
REC
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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 canceled.
[ The image to be captured ][ Press the SHUTTER button ]
halfway and focus on the subject[ Recompose the picture ]
and fully depress the SHUTTER button
Available focusing method, by recording mode 
( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, 
: Infinity focus range)
Mode Movie clipAutoProgramNightPortraitLandscapeTextFireworks
Auto O O O O OX
Macro O O O X X X O X
Icon
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FLASH(     ) / LEFT button
[ Selecting the Auto flash ]
Flash range : 0.3m ~ 3.0m
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.
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
seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
During the continuous shot, 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.
The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it.
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FLASH(     ) / LEFT button
Icon Flash mode Description 
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
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
XXOXOXXX
XOO XOXXX
XXOXOXXX
X XOOXXXX
O OO OOOOO
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Self-timer(     ) / Right button
[ Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer ]
Selecting the self-timer
1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE
CLIP mode.
2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
A 2 second, 10 second or double self-timer icon appears
on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10-
second self-timer will work.
2SEC self-timer (        ) : 
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2
seconds before the image is taken.
10SEC self-timer (        ) : 
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10
seconds before the image is taken.
Double self-timer (        ) : 
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken. 
When using the flash, the 2-second self-timer may be
delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time.
3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specified time
has elapsed.
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor
shift to the right tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the
Selftimer(         ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in
the image.
When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows:
2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for 2
seconds.
10 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second intervals for the first
7 seconds.
It blinks at 0.25 second intervals for the remaining 3 seconds.
If you operate the Power button, Mode switch, Self-timer button and shutter button during
the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.
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MENU/ OK button 
[ Menu on ] [ Menu off ]
Pressing the 
MENU
button
MODEAUTO
PROGRAM
SCENE
2560
Exposure compensation: This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the
ambient lighting conditions. In PROGRAM mode, the exposure
compensation can be adjusted between -2.0EV and +2.0EV (at 0.5EV
increment), and in Night mode, you can set the long time shutter.
Compensating Exposure
1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the exposure compensation icon (        ).
The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as
shown.
+/- button
You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation, white balance
and ISO value. 
Main menu Sub menuAvailable camera mode
-2.0~0.0~+2.0(0.5EV steps)
LT
WHITE BALANCE
ISO
Exposure compensation
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.
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+/- button
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.
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2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired
exposure compensation factor (
Ev).
3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be
saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will
close. If you change the exposure value, the exposure
indicator (         ) will be displayed on the bottom of the
LCD monitor. 
White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust
the colours to appear more natural looking. 
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.
- SUNSET : For taking images at sunset.
- 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.
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