Samsung Digimax A4 user manual Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Page 22

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Pressing the shutter button down half way

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[ Lightly press the shutter button ]

[ Press the shutter button ]

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.29), Spot metering(p.41) or Exposure compensation(p.34).

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

22

Image 22
Contents English Instructions Contents Dpof Dpof Print Size Dpof CancelFAQ Dpof Standard Dpof IndexGetting to know your camera About the iconsPage An FCC warning Pouch Camera strap System chartCR-V3 battery SNB-2312See p.94 ComputerSystem Requirements Back & Bottom Identification of featuresFront & Top USBSide / 5-function button Mode switchSELF-TIMER LeftMovie Clip Play ProgramAuto Program Scene Portrait Landscape TextConnecting to a Power Source Ni-Cdover 1000mAhArrow Polarity+Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity + Instructions on how to use the memory card 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 320 FineInserting the memory card Removing the memory cardLCD monitor indicator LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording modeStarting the recording mode Still Image mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Zoom W/ T buttonZoom W/ T button Voice memo / UP button Types of focus modes and focus ranges Macro / Down button FocusingVoice memo / UP button MacroMacro / Down button Focusing Focus lockFlash range Unit m Flash / Left buttonISO Wide Tele Reduction function Flash mode indicator Icon DescriptionAutomatically Less intense the flash will be10SEC self-timer Self-timer / Right buttonDouble self-timer MENU/ OK button Menu button+/- button White paper Shown Saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode willExposure compensation factor LCD button 640X480 320X240 160X120 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsCamera working mode Fine Quality Normal 15FPS 24FPSMetering Multi How to use the menuEffect Mode SceneSize Quality AviSpot MeteringEffect SepiaSoft SharpnessVivid Slot number to save Press the right buttonSlot number to load Starting play mode Will be Starting play modeVoice file, the voice indicator Will be displayed on ImageFlash OFF SizeDate Thumbnail / Enlargement button Trim CancelCancels trimming Record a voice memoVoice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files Pause mode Resumes playbackPlay & Pause / Down button Temporarily stops playbackTab to the left of the cursor LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttonLCD button Initial displayIf Cancel is selected cancels Delete Image Delete buttonResize Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorSlide Repeat Protect ONE PICPrint Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menuIndex Dpof Print OFF Reset PhotoStarting the slide show Press the OK button to save the configurationOn selected Logo ResizeImage Resize Types 2048X 1600X 1024X 640X 1536 1200 768 480Unprotected Protecting imagesALL Pics UnlockDeleting all images Selecting no Cancels Delete AllButton and press the OK button Current picture only Press the LEFT/ Right button and select the Dpof menu tabWindow for selecting number of copies Voice recordingsSelect the Size menu by pressing the UP/ Down Setting the Print SizeIf Index is selected Copying to the Memory Card Cancels Copy to Card YESScreen will return to play mode LEFT/ Right buttonPictBridge Printer SetupImages Use the UP and Down buttons to select the desired PictBridge Picture SelectionImages menu will appear Submenu value, and then press the OK buttonStandard PictBridge PrintingYES AUTO, DRAFT, NORMAL, Fine PictBridge Print SettingAuto SET AUTO, OFF, onPictBridge Reset Setup menu USB Computer Printer Setup menuFile name BrightSelect the PWR Save menu by pressing the UP Auto power offFile name Down button and press the Right buttonPress the LEFT/ Right button and select the Setup LanguageFormatting a memory card No IMAGE! message will appearSetting up the Date/ Time Date typeThere is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images Imprinting the recording dateSound Only the Date will be imprinted on the image fileSelect this if you want to connect the camera to your PC Selecting an External Device USBLCD brightness PrinterQuick view InitialisationRESET ALLSelect the Reset menu by pressing the UP/ Down Initialising the CameraStart up image Setting up the Mycam menuItems indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu User ImageShutter sound Start up soundImportant notes Important notes LOW Battery Card ErrorFile Error Card FullBefore contacting a service centre Mode Unclear Symptom Causes RemedyShot mode Clean the lensCamera is off Turn the camera on When usingCheck the connection ConnectionSpecifications File Format Power SourceSpecial Features 10cm Macro, Various Scene Modes Superfine 27 Fine 34 NormalSoftware Notes System RequirementsAbout the software Setting up the application software About the application program Frame 8 may not appear according to System requirements Select Components window will appear. Click Next button Setting up the application software Information Starting PC mode Cut Starting PC Mode Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Lamp stops blinking Removable DiskIcon on the task bar Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MACProperty Digimax ViewerEtc Using PhotoImpression FAQ → Device Manager → Universal Serial Bus controllers Manager → Universal Serial Bus controllersWin Win XP105 Type regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax and press the Enter key Memo 6806-2432