Samsung Digimax S800 - Manual (Page 15)

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Starting the recording mode
ƈ How 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 aperture value and
shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the menu button to configure advanced
functions such as image size (p.33), quality (p.33),
metering (p.34), continuous shooting (p.34) and
special effects (p.25).
ƈ How to use the MANUAL mode ( )
You can manually configure all functions with the
aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter
speed and aperture value will display.
Up / Down button : changes aperture value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.
3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.
* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger
Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.
* High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is
not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’
effect.
ƈ How to use the AUTO mode ( )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
[ AUTO mode ]
[MANUAL mode]
[ PROGRAM mode ]
ƃ 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.
INFORMATION
1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking
note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.9). 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.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button 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 the
LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.