Samsung Digimax V5 User Manual

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LCD monitor indicator
14 White Balance p.4215 ISO p.4216 RGB p.4117 Image quality p.4918
Image size/ Continuous shot
2560, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640
p.48
Number of available shots remaining
28
Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)
00:01:30/ 01:00:00
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Optical/ Digital Zoom rate
Starting the recording mode1. Insert the batteries.(p.16) Insert the batteries taking note
of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.19).
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Slide the power switch to...

22How to use the PROGRAM mode (               )
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera
with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all
functions except the iris and shutter speed. 
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
5. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions
such as image size (p.48), quality (p.49), metering (p.50),
number of pictures in continuous shooting (p.50), picture
effects (p.51),...

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Starting the recording modeHow to use the MySET mode (                  )
This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings
for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO
mode.
5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. You can use the menus that appear when you press camera
and menu buttons to change the desired camera
functions. 
The last changed function(s) will automatically be saved
as MySET mode.
7. If you rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode while in...

24NIGHT SCENE mode (         )
This mode is used at night or against a dark background.
Configure the shutter speed by zoom scale (Long Time
shutter) with the +/- button.
Please see page 44 for a detailed description for Long
Time shutter.Starting the recording modeHow to use the MOVIE CLIP mode (         )
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will
display on the LCD monitor....

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Starting the recording modeHow to use the SCENE mode (                  )
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including
portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes and
snowscape.
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Press the menu button and use the Left/Right buttons to select
the [SCENE] menu tab.
7. Use the Up/Down buttons to select...

26Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesPressing the shutter button down half way 
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page 14)
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...

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraThe RECORDING(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP,
NIGHT SCENE , SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
Slide the power switch to turn the power onIf there is no operation during the specified time, the
camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save
battery life. Slide the power switch and hold it for 3 seconds
to turn the power on without the ‘start’...

28ZOOM W/T buttonThis camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a
total zoom ratio of 12X.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 (4X) is...

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ZOOM W/T 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.Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.You can record with digital zoom in MOVIE CLIP mode; you can use the digital zoom
while recording movie clips.Do not use the zoom button while recording video, to avoid accidentally...

30Voice memo(    )/ UP button3. 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.A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record sound.
INFORMATIONMACRO (     ) / SUPER MACRO (     ) buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the...