Samsung GX-1L - Manual

ŝ 4 Ş Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 Danger 2 Warning 2 Caution 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 8 Before Using Your Camera 11 ƃ GX-1L Camera Characteristics 10 ƃ Checking the Contents of the Package 11 ƃ Names of Working Parts 12 ƈ Camera 12 ƈ...

ŝ 5 Ş Contents ƃ Using the Zoom Lens 48 ƃ Using the Built-in Flash 49 ƃ Other Shooting Modes 53 ƈ Continuous Shooting 53 ƈ Self-Timer Shooting 55 ƈ Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) 59 ƈ Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62 ƃ Playing Back Still Pictures ...

ŝ 6 Ş Contents ƈ How to Operate the Menu 96 ƈ [ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items 98 ƈ [ Playback] Menu Setting Items 98 ƈ [ Set-up] Menu Setting Items 99 ƈ [ Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items 100 ƃ Using the Fn Menu 102 ƈ Capture Mode 102 ƈ Playback Mode 103 ƃ Using the Mode Dial 104 Function Referenc...

ŝ 7 Ş Contents ƃ Using an External Flash (Optional) 153 ƃ Settings During Playback 158 ƈ Changing Playback Display Method 158 ƈ Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 159 ƃ Camera Settings 160 ƈ Formatting the SD Memory Card 160 ƈ Turning the Beep On and Off 161 ƈ Changing the Date and Time and the ...

ŝ 8 Ş Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1. Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 2. Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sur...

Check the package contents and names of working parts before use. GX-1L Camera Characteristics 10 Checking the Contents of the Package 11 Names of Working Parts 12 1 Before Using Your Camera

ŝ 11 Ş Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera.Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover (Installed on camera) Eyecup (Installed on camera) Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 So...

ŝ 12 Ş Names of Working Parts Shutter release button button button button button Lens mount index Tripod socket Mirror Focus modelever AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens unlock button Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Battery cover button button / button Four-way controller e-dial Main...

ŝ 14 Ş Names of Working Parts ƈ The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor dependingon the status of the camera. ƈ Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. 1. Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.49)2. Drive mode (p.102)3. AE metering (p.129)4. AF m...

This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure toread it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap 22 Connecting to a Power Source 23 Inserting/ Removing the SD Memory Card 27 Turning the Camera On and Off 30 Initial Settings 31 Attaching the Len...

ŝ 22 Ş Attaching the Strap 1. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

ƃ CR-V3, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable. ƃ Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on. ƃ Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. The batteries may leak. ƃ If the date and time settings have been res...

ŝ 27 Ş Using the memory card ƈ Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off beforeinserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). ƃ Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit. ƃ Format new SD Memory Card. Also format SD Memory ...

ŝ 30 Ş Turning the Camera On and Off ƈ Move the main switch to [ON] position.The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. ƃ Always turn the camera off when not in use. ƃ The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a s...

ŝ 31 Ş Initial Settings ƈ The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Settings” screen appears on theLCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and thecurrent date and time.Once setting is done, these will not need to be set aga...

ŝ 35 Ş Attaching the Lens ƈ Only D-XENON lens can be used with this camera. 1. Check that the camera is off.2. Remove the body mount cover ( ڹ ) and lens mount cover ( ں ). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facingupward to damage. 3. Align the red dots on the camera and the lens,...

ŝ 37 Ş Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ƈ Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways.You can slide the diopter from -2.5m -1 to +1.5m -1 . 1. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a wel...

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Scene mode(AutoScene or Portrait mode - Flash OFF mode) and mode to ensure success.For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 andonward. Basic Shooting Operation 40 Selectin...

ŝ 40 Ş Basic Shooting Operation ƈ How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.- Hold the camera firmly with both hands.- Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. [ Horizontal position ] [ Vertical position ] ƃ To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camer...

ŝ 45 Ş Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes ƈ The camera selects and set the optimum mode when (Auto Scene) on the mode dial is setto the dial indicator. Select (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Moving Object), (Night Scene Portrait), (Flash OFF), (Scene) with the mode dial if desire...

ŝ 48 Ş Using the Zoom Lens ƈ Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to thedesired size and take the picture. ƃ Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwisefor wide angle. Wide Angle T...

ŝ 49 Ş Using the Built-in Flash ƈ Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want tomanually use the built-in flash.The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occ...

Continuous Shooting ŝ 53 Ş Other Shooting Modes ƈ Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 1. Press the button. The Fn menu appears. Fn O K AUTO AUTO AUTO Fn Exit

ŝ 63 Ş Playing Back Still Pictures ƈ You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. 1. Press the button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with thelargest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. ƃ Use the included “Digimax Master” software to play back ...

ŝ 70 Ş Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ƈ By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jackas your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting thecable. - Selecting the Video Output Format (p.166) 1. Open t...

ŝ 71 Ş Processing Images with Filters ƈ You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. ƃ Digital Filter Slim B&W Convert to a black and white image. Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Soft Create a soft image...

ŝ 73 Ş Deleting Images ƈ You can delete one image at a time. 1. Press the button and use the four-way controller ( ȜȞ ) to select an image to delete. 2. Press the button. The Delete screen appears. 3. Use the four-way controller ( Ɗ ) to select [Delete]. 1 0 0 - 0 0 4 6 1 0 0 - 0 0 4 6 O K 4. Press ...

ŝ 77 Ş Protecting Images ƈ You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. ſ Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted. 1. Press the button and use the four-way controller ( ȜȞ ) to select an image.The most recently captured images (image with the largestfile numbe...

ŝ 83 Ş Printing Using PictBridge ƈ This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing).Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable to print directly.Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whethe...

When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settingsappear gray and cannot be selected. Explains the functions of GX-1L by buttons and menus. Using the Button Functions 92 Using the Menu 96 Using the Fn Menu 102 Using the Mode Dial 104 4 Menu Reference

ڼ button Press to delete images. (p.73) ڽ button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.16) ھ button Press to switch to capture mode. ڿ button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77) ۀ e-dialUses it to enlarge an image (p.65) or display nine images at the sa...

ŝ 96 Ş Using the Menu ƈ This section explains operation methods for [ Rec. Mode] menu, [ Playback] menu, [ Set-up] menu and [ Custom Setting] menu. ƃ Displaying the Menu screen 1. Press the button in Capture mode. - The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the four-way controller (...

ŝ 102 Ş Using the Fn Menu ƃ Press the four-way controller ( ƊƌȜȞ ) to set the operation. Fn O K AUTO AUTO AUTO Fn Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge. p.49 Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity. p.115 Ɗ ƌ Ȝ Ȟ ƈ Press the button while taking a picture.The Fn menu appears. Drive Mode White Bal...

ŝ 104 Ş Using the Mode Dial ƈ You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item Function Page Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes. (Portrait) Optimal for capturing portraits. Deepens the focus range, ...

ŝ 108 Ş Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ƈ Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is (Bright). ƃ Set in [Image Tone] in the [ Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Bright Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharp. Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable ...

ŝ 118 Ş Focusing ƈ You can focus with the following methods. 1. Set the focus mode lever to . Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. ƈ You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot].You can also choose the...

ŝ 127 Ş Setting the Exposure ƈ Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperturesetting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject.Different combinations produce different effects. ƈ The shutter speed deter...

ŝ 145 Ş Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ƈ You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus beforetaking a picture. There are 2 preview methods. Select the preview method in [Preview Method] in the [ Custom Setting] menu (p.101...

ŝ 158 Ş Settings During Playback ƈ Sets the information to show first during playback and whether to Display overexposed area warning.The camera switches display information when you press the button. Changing Playback Display Method Images only Only captured images are displayed. Histogram Images a...

ŝ 160 Ş Camera Settings ƈ Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card.Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. 1. Select [Format] on the [ Set-up] menu (p.99). 2. Press the four-way controller ( Ȟ ) to display the Format screen. 3. Use the four-way co...

ŝ 170 Ş Resetting to Default Settings ƈ Settings in [ Rec. Mode] menu, [ Playback] menu and [ Set-up] menu are reset to defaultsettings.However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset. 1. Select [Reset] on the [ Set-up] menu. 2. Press the four-way controller ( Ȟ ) to display t...

ŝ 174 Ş Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. ϛ The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ϛ Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. ϛ Copyrights fo...

ŝ 175 Ş About the software ƈ Digimax Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution You can download, view, edit and save your digital images (RAW, JPEG) with this software. Thissoftware is only compatible with Windows. ƃ You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup p...

ŝ 176 Ş Setting up the application software ƈ To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first.After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can beedited by an image editing program. ƈ You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet....

ŝ 177 Ş Setting up the application software 2. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 3. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and thecomputer will recognize the camera. ſ If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program willope...

ŝ 178 Ş Removable Disk ƈ Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or usea photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My Computer...

ŝ 180 Ş Removing the removable disk ƈ Windows 2000/ME/XP(The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC is transferring a file. If the Card in use lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp is turned off. 3. The [Unp...

ŝ 181 Ş Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will beremoved safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS...

ŝ 182 Ş Digimax Master ƈ You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movies with this software. Thissoftware is only compatible with Windows except for the Windows 98. ƈ To start the program, click [Start ƍ Programs ƍ Samsung ƍ Digimax Master ƍ Digimax Master]. ƃ Downloading images...

Default Settings 190 Cleaning the CCD 194 Optional Accessories 196 Error Messages 198 Troubleshooting 200 Main Specifications 204 Glossary 206 7 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

ŝ 190 Ş Default Settings ƈ The table below lists the factory default settings.Table notations are as follows. ƃ Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. ƃ Reset Se...

ŝ 194 Ş Cleaning the CCD ƈ Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCDbecomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact SamsungCamera service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. 1. ...

ŝ 196 Ş Optional Accessories ƈ A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center fordetails regarding accessories. Accessories for PENTAX DSLR can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR. ƃ This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m. ƃ Auto Flash...

ŝ 198 Ş Error Messages Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more imagescan be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or deleteunwanted images. (p.27, 73)You may be able to save new images by changing the qualitylevel or recorded pixels.(p.109, 110) There are no images for playback on the S...

ŝ 200 Ş The capture modeisset to (MovingObject) mode Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter (D-AC10, optional). (p.26) Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images....

ŝ 204 Ş Main Specifications Type 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 6.3 Mega-pixel Mount PENTAX K AF bayonet mount Schneider D-XENON Lens Usable Lens * All PENTAX DSLR lenses are available. * K AF2 (not power zoom compatible), K AF mount lenses, K A mount ...

ŝ 206 Ş Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of colorreproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are notlost when editing images from a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible s...

ŝ 210 Ş Correct Disposal of This Product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collectionsystems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be...