Samsung Digimax V4000 User Manual

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RECORDING
Starting recording mode
NOTICE
Camera shake warning.
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 the exposure compensation in the
PROGRAM or A/S/M mode. (refer to page 51).
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).
- The subject is too dark.
INFORMATION
A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record sound.
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Using the camera button to adjust the camera
You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.
Image & full information 
Pressing the 
LCD buttonPressing the 
LCD buttonPressing the 
LCD button
Image & basic information LCD off 
Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (EASY,
PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M, MOVIE CLIP,
My SET) mode will change the display as shown below.
Used for taking an image or recording audio in the RECORDING
(EASY, PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M, MOVIE
CLIP, USER SET, VOICE RECORDING) mode.
In EASY, PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M,
MySET mode
- Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the
autofocus and checks the condition of the flash.
- Pressing the shutter down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data regarding the shot.
In MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING mode
- Pressing the shutter down fully takes the movie clip or records the audio. Press the shutter button
once and the movie clip or the audio is recorded for as long as the available recording time allows.
Movie clips or audio will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop
recording, press the shutter button again.
SHUTTER button
LCD button
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INFORMATION
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.
The digital zoom cannot be used in continuous shots, AEB shots and movie clip shots.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the zoom button T increases the
digital zoom ratio by 0.1 steps.
If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated.
WIDE / TELE button
WIDE zoom 
Pressing the
TELE buttonPressing the
TELE button
TELE zoom Digital zoom 2.0X 
Used for digital or optical zooming in / out.
This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom
ratio of 12X.
When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor.
Zoom TELE
Optical zoom TELE
- Pressing the zoom button T.
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 button T activates the digital
zoom software.
- Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required setting.
- Once the maximum digital zoom (4X) is achieved, pressing the zoom button T will have no effect.
- You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.1 ~ X 4.0] numerical mark next to the zoom bar. 
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WIDE / TELE button
Zoom WIDE
Optical zoom WIDE
- Pressing the zoom button W.
This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. 
- Pressing the 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 button W will reduce the digital zooming
in steps.
- Releasing zoom button W stops digital zooming.
- Pressing the W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will proceed to reduce the optical
zoom until the minimum setting is reached.
NOTICE
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 cameras moving lens parts as
this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.
Take care not to touch the lens during the zoom operation as this may cause damage.
TELE zoom 
Pressing the
WIDE buttonPressing the
WIDE button
Optical zoom 2X WIDE zoom 
Digital zoom 4X 
Pressing the
WIDE buttonPressing the
WIDE button
Digital zoom 2X Optical zoom 3X 
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INFORMATION
A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record a voice memo.
Voice memo function is inactivated after finishing a voice memo.
If you a record a new voice memo to an image that had a voice memo, the existing voice
memo is deleted and a new voice memo will be recorded.
Camera working mode Setting
EASY
PROGRAM
PORTRAIT  User can select the voice memo on / off
NIGHT SCENE
A/ S/ M, MySET
MOVIE CLIP User can select the sound recording on / off
VOICE RECORDING Not Available
Voice memo setting
UP/ Voice memo (    ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor
move up or change the sub menu value.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo
button. You can add your voice to a stored still image.
Recording a voice memo
1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING( except MOVIE
CLIP, VOICE RECORDING) mode.
2. Press the VOICE MEMO button.
If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor,
the setting is completed.
3. 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.
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MACRO (        ) / SUPER MACRO (        ) button
When 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 PORTRAIT, 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.
In the MOVIE CLIP mode, only the macro mode can be used.
3. Take a picture with the desired macro mode.
Selecting the macro mode Selecting the super macro mode 
NOTICE
The super macro can be activated only in the wide zoom mode.
You cannot use the zoom(wide/tele) button in the super macro mode.
Icon Macro mode Definition 
Used for macro shots (0.3 m ~ 0.8m).
Used for macro shots (0.06m ~ 0.3m). MACRO
SUPER 
MACRO
Macro mode type
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Camera working mode Setting (             marked camera working mode is the default setting.)
EASY
PROGRAM
PORTRAIT Normal  (Fixed)
NIGHT SCENE Normal  (Fixed)
A/ S/ M, USER SET Normal  Macro Super macro
MOVIE CLIP Normal  Macro 
VOICE RECORDING Not Available
Macro mode setting
INFORMATION
When the macro or super macro mode is selected, It is possible that camera shake will
occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this.
When super macro is selected, the flash mode is changed to Flash off automatically.
FLASH (     ) button
Selecting the Auto flash 
Normal  Macro  Super macro
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to
the main menu.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH (      )
button.
Selecting the flash mode
1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING ( except MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING) mode.
2. Press the FLASH (      ) button until the desired FLASH
mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
MACRO (        ) / SUPER MACRO (        ) button
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FLASH (     ) button
Indicator Flash mode Indicator
Auto flashIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
Flash mode indicator
Red eye
reduction
Slow synchroFill in flash
Flash off
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation
where flash photography is prohibited. When you take an image in a low light condition,
the camera shake warning indicator (           ) will display on the LCD monitor.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically
and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be
controlled, 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 exposure. We recommend using a tripod. When you take an image in a low light
condition, the camera shake warning indicator (           ) will display on the LCD monitor.
INFORMATION
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7
seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
In super macro mode, continuous shot or AEB mode, the flash function will not operate.
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NOTICE
Take photographs within the flash range.
The flash ranges are listed below.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.
The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it.
Flash mode setting
Camera working mode Setting (             marked camera working mode is the default setting.)
EASY Red eye reduction Off
PROGRAM, MySET Auto  Red eye reduction Fill in Slow synchro Off
PORTRAIT Red eye reduction  Fill in Off
NIGHT SCENE  Slow synchro  Off
A/ S/ M Off  Fill in Slow synchro
MOVIE CLIP Flash off  (Fixed)
VOICE RECORDING  Not Available
ISO Auto 100 200 400
WIDE 0.8 ~ 3m 0.8 ~ 2.6m 1 ~ 3.7m 1 ~ 5.2m
TELE 0.8 ~ 2m 0.8 ~ 1.5m 1 ~ 2.1m 1 ~ 2.9m
WIDE 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m
TELE 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m 0.3 ~ 0.8m
Normal focus
MACRO
FLASH (     ) button
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SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shift
to the sub menu.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the SELF-
TIMER (      ) / REMOTE (     ) button.
Selecting the self-timer
1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING ( except VOICE RECORDING) mode.
2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
- Selecting the self-timer mode : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of ten seconds
before the image is taken. After that, the self-timer is cancelled.
- Selecting the remote mode   : Pressing the shutter button in the remote controller will allow an
interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
In the remote mode, you cannot use the shutter button.
Selecting the 2sec. self-timer mode Selecting the remote mode 
Self-timer/ remote mode definition
Indicator Mode Definition 
2sPressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
10sPressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
Remote mode You can take a picture with the remote controller.
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