Digimax user manual

Enter a new password. Digimax L Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver. Take a picture Take a picture. Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Computer PictBridge compatible see p. Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0. Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0. Blinking A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.

Camera Status Lamp Status Description Power on The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture After taking a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture While movie recording The lamp blinks at a 0.

Identification of features Mode icon : Refer to page 12 for more information about the camera mode setting. Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover. Battery indicator Battery The battery is Low battery capacity Low battery capacity Low battery capacity Prepare to recharge Prepare to recharge Prepare to recharge status fully charged or use spare battery or use spare battery or use spare battery Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown.

Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card see p. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact. Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the memory card is used incorrectly. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

If there is insufficient memory available : A [Memory Full! Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture. Description Icons Page 4 Flash p. Description Icons Page 18 Image size p. Insert the battery p. If the an image will be stored in the internal memory. Press the power button to turn on the camera. Press the M Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode Use this for shooting basic still images. Should this be the case, the camera is less likely to capture an image clearly. Starting the recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M Mode button p.

Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without sound.

To stop the recording, press the shutter button again. Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Starting the recording mode How to use the Program mode Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions.

Select the Program mode by pressing the M Mode button p. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M Mode button p. The scene modes are listed below.

Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Refer to page 54 for more information about the auto power off function.

Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function.

Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. This will zoom into the subject i. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. Recording a voice memo 1. Do not move until the second flash fires. Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Take photographs within the flash range. Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Description Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. The flash fires regardless of available light.

The intensity of the flash will be controlled, Fill in flash according to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be. The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct Slow synchro exposure.

When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator will display on the LCD monitor. We recommend using a tripod for this function. 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 Flash off image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator will display on the LCD monitor.

Selecting the self-timer 1. Double self-timer : A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. Pressing it again the initial display. M Mode button You can turn on the camera with this button. You can only view or download manuals with. Sign Up and get 5 for free. Upload your files to the site.

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This will zoom into the. Once the maximum. Types of focus modes and focus ranges W : Wide, T : Tele. If the subject or background is dark, the camera.

If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash. The intensity of the flash will be controlled,. The brighter. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. These are listed below :. Chinese, T. LCD monitor indicator. Starting the recording mode. How to use the AUTO mode. Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.

Insert the batteries p. Insert the memory card p. As this camera has a 20MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card. Press the power button to turn on the camera. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

If 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. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size p. You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter speed. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Press the. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

Press the menu button and select a desired scene menu. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode. Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode see page 16 , fill-in flash see page 22 , spot metering see page 33 , or exposure compensation see page Using the camera buttons to set the camera.

Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.

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. Allow time for this to take place. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 17 for more information about the voice recording. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.

Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 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. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. Take care not to shake the camera. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according Fill in flash to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera.

Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. This may cause a fire or electric shock. This could pose a risk of electric shock. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.

Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. Add page 4 to Favourites. Add page 5 to Favourites. The contents can vary depending on the sales region.

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