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
20
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 turn on the camera. 
(If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is
incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.How to use the AUTO mode (               )
[ AUTO mode ]
19If 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 unable to capture an image clearly.
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							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), sharpness (p.52).
7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
8. Press the shutter button to capture an image.Starting the recording mode
[ PROGRAM mode ]
How to use the A/S/M mode (                   )
In this mode you can select the shutter speed or aperture
value to your preference. Steps from 1-4 are the same as
those for AUTO mode.
5. Select the A/S/M mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Press the menu button and select the [ASM] menu tab.
7. Use the Up/Down buttons to select A (Aperture priority),
S (shutter priority), or M (Manual mode). 
Press the OK button to confirm.
* Please see page 40 for details on Aperture and Shutter
speed setting
8. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
9. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[ A/S/M mode ]
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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
another camera operation mode, the camera settings
will switch to the settings you changed in Step 6.
8. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
9. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
* Voice memo, self-timer, and remote controller configurations cannot be saved.
[ MySET mode ]
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
5. Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotating the
mode dial.
6. Press the shutter button to record a voice.
- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for
as long as the available recording time(Max : 1 hour)
allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD
monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is
released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
- File type : *.wav
* A distance of 40cm between you and the camera
(microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
* The auto focus indicator lamp(Green) blinks during voice
recording.
[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]
START:SHUTTERSTANDBY
How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode (             )
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							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.
7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image
by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Press the
shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long
as the available recording time.
Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is
released. The auto focus lamp(green) will blink during
the movie clip recording. 
8. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
* Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640x480, 320 x 240(Selectable) 
- File type : *.avi
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
STANDBY
[ NIGHT SCENE mode ]
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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 the desired submenu in
Scene mode. Press the OK button to confirm.
Please see page 53 for detailed descriptions for each screen.
8. The current scene icon is displayed at the top left of the
LCD.
9. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
10. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[ SCENE mode ]
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							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 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. To take a picture against the sun, please
use the [BACKLIGHT] in the scene shooting mode (see page 53), Fill-in flash (see page 33),
Spot metering (see page 50), or Exposure compensation (see page 43).Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the
resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the
LCD monitor to compose these shots.Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries.
We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as
possible in order to extend battery life.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 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’ sound.POWER switchUsed for taking an image or recording voice in the
RECORDING 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 auto focus 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.SHUTTER buttonPress the W/T buttons to browse between menu tabs in 5
steps while using a menu screen in the Program, A/S/M, or
MySET shooting modes.If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the
OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.ZOOM W/T button
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							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 achieved, pressing the
ZOOM T button will have no effect.
[ WIDE zoom ] [ TELE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 2.0X ]
Pressing the
ZOOM T buttonPressing the
ZOOM T button
WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject
i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W
button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom
setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the ZOOM W
button will reduce the digital zooming in steps.
Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and
then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum
setting is reached. 
[ TELE zoom ]
[ Optical zoom 2X ]
[ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing the
ZOOM W buttonPressing the
ZOOM W button
[ Digital zoom 4.0X ] [ Digital zoom 2.0X ] [ TELE zoom ]
Pressing the
ZOOM W button
Pressing the
ZOOM W button
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
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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 recording the
clicking sound. Please adjust the zoom before starting to record.Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing
camera malfunction. 
If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction.When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera’s moving lens parts as
this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.Take care not to touch the lens during zoom operation as this may cause damage.
INFORMATIONVoice memo(    )/ UP buttonWhile 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. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP
and VOICE RECORDING modes.
2. Press the VOICE MEMO(       ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD
monitor, the setting is completed.
[ Recording Voice Memo ]
[ Preparing for Voice Memo ]
STOP:SHUTTER
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							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 DOWN button makes the
menu cursor move down or changes the sub menu value.When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the button operates as the MACRO 
(       ) / SUPER MACRO (        ) button. The photography range is 0.06m ~ 0.8m.Selecting the MACRO/ SUPER MACRO
1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING (except SCENE, NIGHT SCENE, VOICE
RECORDING) mode.
2. Press the MACRO button. The macro indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the MACRO button until the desired MACRO mode indicator displays on the LCD
monitor. 
[ Selecting the macro mode ]
[ Selecting the super macro mode ]
3. Take a picture with the desired macro mode.
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