Samsung Digimax i6 - Manual (Page 18)

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
ƈ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
SHUTTER button
ƃ Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off.
ƃ If there is no operation during the specified time, the
camera's power will be turned off automatically to
save battery life. Refer to page 54 for more
information about the auto power off function.
ƃ Used for taking an image or recording voice in the
recording mode.
ƃ If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the
OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
ƈ Pressing the shutter button down half way
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.
Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ]
ƈ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
ƈ 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, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to
flash shot mode.
ƈ Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the
sun, as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight. To take a picture
against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page
32), Fill-in flash (see page 20), Spot metering (see page 33), or Exposure
compensation (see page 25).
ƈ 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
ZOOM W/ T button