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Samsung Slim Zoom 290W / 290S User manual
User manual for Samsung Slim Zoom 290W / 290S. 50 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Samsung
- Model / document
- Samsung Slim Zoom 290W / 290S
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 50
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- 11.5 MB
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- Film cameras
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NOTE
. This camera will not work without a battery. ?r
. Use two 3V lithium batteries(CR-123A or DL-123A).
. The lens cap automatically opens when the ON/OFF button is turned on.
. Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. ?
. When the camera has no film, thd shutter functions but winding and rewinding does not.
The shutter does not function in following circumstances.
. When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost exhausted.
. When the lenb cao is closed.
. When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding.
(Rewinding willstop as long as the ON/OFF button is pressed down during rewinding.)
. When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.
. When the flash is being charged.
N This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to
operate under certain circumstances in which there is strong static electricity.
In such cases, please take out the lithium batteries and put them back into the battery chamber again
after 2-3 minutes.
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www.butkus.us REPTACING THE BATTERY . Open the battery chamber cover by pressing the hole with a pin as shown above. . Insert new batteries and be sure to place them in the correct position. . Close the battery chamber cover until you hear it click. NOTE . Use CR-123A or DL-123A battery only. . Be sure to place them in the correct position. . You do not need to remove the batteries when the camera is not in use. This model has an automatic shut down that switches the camera off after 3 minutes of inactivity. . lf you remove and replace the batteries when a film is in the camera, the film will remain in the same position.View original page 8
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BATTERY CHECK
1. Normal operation-The battery condition indigator does not appear.
2. The indicator appears half way. 3. The indicator blinks.
-You can still shoot several roll$ -Replace the battery. of film but prepare new batteries.
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Do not remove the batteries while using the camera. Turn off the power when you replace the batteries.
Have extra batteries available if you are using the camera outdoors in cold weither.
Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures.
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www.butkus.us FILM LOADING 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Inseft a roll of film in the film chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. Pull the end of the film to the film tip position as shown above. lf you have pulled the film too far, rewind the film a little. The film should lie flat.View original page 10
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(When the film is mis-loaded)
4. Close the back cover until you hear the "Click"sound. The film will automatically advance until the film
counter reads "1".
5. When the film winding stops automatically, the LCD panel shows the symbol as shown above.
NOTE
. The camera automatically sets the film speed for ISO 50-3200 DX film.
. When you use non-DX film, the camera will automatically set the film speed at ISO 100.
. Do not load the film in direct sunlight.
N The camera detects if a film is mis-loaded and the"E"mark willflash in the LCD whilst locking the shutter.
Open the camera back cover and repeat the film loading operation.
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USING THE CAMERA
Press the oN/oFF button to turn the power on. The lens cap opens
and the LCD iridicetor appears.
. The lens cap closes and power switches off automatically after 3
minutes if the camera is not in use.
' while hoking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject
and operate the zoom buttons.
' Press the 'T' (Tele) button to move the lens out (1) and press the 'w'
(Wide) button to move the tens in (2).
' During this operation, the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in
the following sequence : 28, 35, 40,45,50, 55, 60, 65, 70,15, g0, ffi
90mm.
oQ -]c [- NOTE tJo ' Part of the LCD display remains visible when the camera is switched
off.
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
x In order to avoidcamera shake, hold the camera steadily,
especially when using longer focal lengths(Tele).
. Hold the camera strap in your wrist.
. Both elbops(horizontal picture) or one elbow (vertical pic-ture)
' should be held close to your body.
. Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the camera.NH
NOTE
' Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled
when a finger, hair, or camera strap falls in front of the lens, exposure sensor
or autofocus windows.
' when you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the
lens. !o
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TAKING PICTURES
Aim the Autofocus frame at the subiect.
Press the shutt6r button half way'down. The lens is focused when
the green lamp turns on.
lf the slbject is 1.0m(3.28ft) or closer, the green lamp blinks quickly
and thd shutter locks.
Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
Press the shutter button carefully to avoid camera shake.
The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame
counter will advance.
NOTE
. After taking pictures, turn the camera off. This will protect the lens and prevent unintended shots.
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The camera can fAcuF on subjects between 0.45m(1.48ft) and
infinity.
The subject between 0.45m-1.0m(1'48-3.28ft) can be taken by
automatic MACRO or SUPER MACRO MODE.
Flash automatically fires to provide correct exposure in low light.
Flash Coverage (lSO 100)
WIDE : 0.45-5.0m(1 .48-1 6.40ft)
TELE : 0.57-2.8m(1 .87-9.1 gft)
. when you press the shutter button half way down in low light, the
Red LED willturn on if the flash is fully charged'
1. The Red LED blinks rapidly when the flash is not fully charged. (Shutter locks automatically)
2. When the Red LED blinks slowly, use a tripod or steady support to avoid camera shake.
gently, particularlyNOTE. ln order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button
when using longer focal lengths(telephoto).
. To take clear pictures with flash, refer to the above flash coverage.
. lf the flash does not work, remove the battery immediately before asking for after service.
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USING THE FOCUSLOCK
lf you want to focup on a subject that is not in the center of vour 2--J \,-^ .- .
#,r\!-/,6\)ri 1. Aimpicture,theusecamerathe focuslockwith thefunctionautofocusdescribedframe below.superimposed over the
,- target. . ' 2. Press thb shutter button half way down.(The green LED illuminates or
blinks slowly.)
' Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to avoid
taking an unwanted picture. 1V-'i 3. Keeping the shutter button depressed, recompose your picture as
. desired.Hold the camera steadily and gently press the shutter button
completely down.
. The focus lock can be released at any time by lifting your finger from
the shutter button.
Some subjects are difficult to focus on.
1. ltems that have a bright light in the background.,G,1:Ai;-l}r q ,l uTl{ ;r\ 2. Fireworks and smoke.
3. Shining or glossy surfaces such as a car body or the surface of water.
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USING THE VIEW FINDER
Press the shutter button half way to check the indication lamp.
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The Green LED illuminates when the subject is between 1.0m (3.28ft)--
@ Auto focus Lamp The Green LED blinks rapidly when the subject is too close.
(Green LED) The shutter locks automatically.
The Green LED blinks slowly when the subject is between
0.45m(1.48ft)-1 .0m (3.28ft)and you can take the picture by automatic
MACRO or SUPER MACRO mode.
The Red LED illuminates when the flash is fully charged (in low light
conditions).
O Flash-Readv The Red LED blinks slowly when using a tripod is recommended to avoid- Lamp camera shake.
(Red LED) The Red LED blinks rapidly when flash is not charged yet.
The shutter locks automaticallV.
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RE\/VINDING THE FILM
1. AUTOMATIC REWINDING
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. After taking all'the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film.
The motor stops when the rewinding is completed.
. When the rewinding is completed, the back cover and film indicator on the LCD will blink at the same time.
. lf you press the ON/OFF button during film rewinding, the rewinding is interrupted until the ON/OFF button
is released.
2. MID-ROLL REWINDING
. To rewind the film in the middle of a roll, press the rewinding button.
NOTE J**{-------__r"Mol I' or{ Fu^-t I a)** . lf the motor stops before the LCD shows"0" replace the battery.
. Do not open the back cover until the battery is replaced.
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REPTACING THE BATTERY OF THE DATE
' When the display of the date becomes too faint to read, the battery should be replaced.
. Unscrew and open the battery chamber cover as shown above.
. Take out the old battery and insert a fresh one, with the positive(+) side up.
. After replacing the battery, reset the date.
. Power source : One coin type 3V lithium battery(JlS CR2025)
. Battery life : Approx. 3 years.
NOTE
' The date may be difficult to read if it is imprinted on a bright or nonuniform area of the picture.
. The unit is designed for use between 50t and -10C (120'F and 15"F)
At temperatures above or below this range, the date may be difficult to read.
( ' The Quartz Date is equipped with an automatic calendar which requires no adjustment through the year
2019. Once set, the calendar automatically advances the date, adjusting for long and short months and
reap years.
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SELF-TIMER MODE
' You can select the self timer mode by pressing the Self tlrner mode selection button.
NORMAL PHOTOGRAPHY SELF-TIMER DOUBLE SELF.TIMER
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REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING 2 SEC. DELAYED SHUTTER RE LEASE
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* After taking a picture with a particular SELF mode, the camera will reset to the normal photography mode
automatically. (ln case of 2 SEC. DELAYED SHUTTER RELEASE OR REMOTE CONiROI_'SfiOOftrue,
the camera will remain in the same mode.)
NOTE' The remote control unit is a separate item available through your retailer.
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FUZX INTELLIGENT SHOOTING
. To avoid camera shake and under-exposed subjects in your pictures,
use FUZZY mod6. The built-in intelligent microcomputei enables you
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FrL.,N-t I r>- to get clear and properly exposed pictures by controlling the focal *.n l\>1 length, flash and shutter in compliance with the surrounding situation.
NOTE
. ln FUZZY mode, the subject size of your picture may be reduced as
the lens will automatically adjust to provide the optimum photographic
conditions.
RED EYE-
AUTO.
FILL.IN .
OFF-
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PORTNAIT PORTRAIT ZOOM
. Use Pofirait zoom mode to maintain a constant size within the frame,
even though the disi6nCe to the subject may vary. (Example : Head
and shoulders portrait)
. Position your subject in the center of the viewfinder and press the
r shutter buttdn half-way. The zoom will operate automatically to attain
the desired shot.
. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
(NORMAL) (PORTRATT ZOOM)
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Lt!coNTtNuous SHOOTING
. Use this mode to take a sequence of a moving subject.
' As long as you 6re6s the shutter button, thelamera will continue to 3?-m:[----_-.1 o' Fun-t take pictures. The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame @F-t Il\>-Tr> during this operation, so the autofocus frame should be kept on the
subject. i
NOTE
RED EYE' ' when the flash fires, the interval between shots will be increased by 3
AUTO. seconds due to the flash recharging.
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MULTT-DPosuRE sHooTlNcE
. Use the Multi-ExBosyre shooting mode to combine multiple images
on a single frame.
Or ' Press the shutter button after selecting the multi-exposure shooting
The film will not advance-and the Mutti-Exposure mark qgde tFl ([]) will blink to indicate that Multi-Exposure shooting is in progress.
TO COMBINE MORE THAN TWO IMAGES :
select the Multi-Exposure shooting mode again before the second RED EYE '
AUTO. exposure, and those succeeding it. After the last exposure in the
FILL-IN . sequence, the film will advance to the next frame.
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NOTE
' You are recommended to combine just two exposures on a frame as
too many multiple shots may overexpose the picture.
' You will have more success when you use Multi-Exposure in a dark
background.
. The date will be imprinted on the last exposure (e.D model only),
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INT. INTERVAL SHOOTING
Use the Interval sfoo.ting mode to take pictures automatically over a
o chosen period of time!. sc)
You can choose the interval time (l0seconds-60minutes) by
moving tfle zoom button (T or W) while keeping the mode button
depressed.(After you select the interval shooting mode, wait for
several seconds until the "lNT" mark on the LCD panel stops
blinking.)
When you release the shutter button after setting the interval time,
the lens retracts into the body and lhe lens cap closes, then the
count-down starts.
You can release the interval shooting mode by pressing the ON/OFF
ffil---l button or shooting mode button. ||reMY.]fi.,,youre|easetheinterva|shootingmode,l
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RED-EvE REDUcTtoN : pRE-FI-ASHlewo 6
The red-eye phenpmpnon is most likely to occur when you take
portrait pictures with flash in low light.
To reduce pd-eye in flash portraits, use the pre-flash.
RED EYEO
AUTOO
FILL-IN.
OFF.
(AUTO FLASH) (RED-EYE(RED-EYE REDUCTTON)REDUCTTON)
NOTE
The flash fires twice in sequence, so be careful not to shake the camera between flashes.
x Red-eye phenomenon occurs when the retina behind the pupil of an eye reflects the flash light. lt is
sometimes usef ul to switch on all room lights in order to further decrease "red eye".
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