PL50 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Instructions Getting to Know your camera Use this camera in the following order. Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Setting up the applica- To use this camera with a PC, install the application software tion software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. (p.89) Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera's power Take a picture. (p.
Danger Warning DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. - Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. - Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. - Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.
Contents 025 025 025 026 027 028 028 028 028 030 030 032 032 034 036 036 036 037 037 038 039 039 041 041 042 042 004 How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) How to use the Smart Auto mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM button Info (DISP) / Up button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button M
Contents 053 053 053 054 054 055 056 056 PLAY 057 057 057 058 058 058 059 060 060 060 062 062 063 063 064 066 066 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice Playing back a voice memo LCD monitor Indicator Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail
Contents SOFTWARE 006 087 087 088 089 091 094 095 098 098 099 Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC FAQ
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance. Package Contents Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter / USB cable Camera case AV cable Camera strap Software CD (see p.
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Speaker AF sensor / Self-timer lamp Power button Microphone Flash Lens/ Lens cover 008
Identification of features Back Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail LCD monitor Camera status lamp Strap eyelet MENU button 5 function button Play mode button USB / AV / DC terminal Fn / Delete button Mode Dial 009
Identification of features Bottom 5 Function button Battery chamber Information / Up button Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button OK / Play & Pause button Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Tripod socket 010 Battery holder Macro / Down button
Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Mode icon Status Description - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Blinking A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-10A supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. SLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification Model SLB-10A Type Lithium lon Capacity 1050mAh Voltage 3.
Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Use a USB cable with the correct specification. If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : connect the camera directly to the PC. If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time : remove other device. Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of computer.
Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it. There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.52) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card.
Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins When using a 1GB SD memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
When using the camera for the first time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. Setting up the date, time and date type 1.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.20 2 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate p.28 3 Voice Memo p.47 4 Number of available shots remaining 00001 Remaining time 00:00:00 018 p.16 p.16 No. Description 5 Memory card icon / Internal memory icon Icons Page - 6 Battery p.14 7 Flash p.32 8 Self-timer p.34 9 Macro p.
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. Face Detection Functions Photo Size Quality Sound Display Focus Area Photo Style Selector Settings Voice Exit Change 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Face Detection Functions Photo Size Quality Sound Display Focus Area Press the UP or DOWN button.
Starting the recording mode Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode ( You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera. How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point. Scene mode Movie Clip mode Beauty Shot mode Select point Photo help guide ) Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
Starting the recording mode 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 using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Press the Menu button to configure advanced functions. How to use the DIS mode ( ) Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) mode.
Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Available functions of the photo help guide ) Function that can be used when focusing is difficult Functions that can be used when the image is blurred Function that can be used when filming in the dark Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may
Starting the recording mode How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( ) Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. Ä To change the Scene mode, press the MENU button and select a desired scene menu. Frame Guide Scene Portrait Sound Children Display 1. Select the Beauty Shot mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Press the Up/Down button in [Functions] menu to select [Face Tone] or [Face Retouch]. 3.
Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode How to use the [Long Time Shutter] Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. 1. Take a picture from the angle you choose. - A guide appears round the sides of the picture.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( ) A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode( ) The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1. Select Smart Auto mode by using the Mode dial. (p.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 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] Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM button The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 3X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 9X. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
ZOOM button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Info (DISP) / Up button Macro ( While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO ( ) / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The focus ranges are shown on the next page. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode Focus Type Focus range Auto ( Auto macro ( Mode macro ( Focus range Mode Focus Type Focus range DIS Mode ( Auto macro ( W : 5 ~ Infinity T : 50 ~ Infinity ) ) Normal o o o o o o o o o Normal W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity Macro o ) ) W : 5 ~ 80 T : 50 ~ 80 Auto macro o Normal W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity Program ( Focus Type Available focusing method, by recording mode ( o : Select
Focus lock Flash ( To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway.
Flash ( ) / Left button If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.
Flash ( Self-timer ( ) / Left button Available flash mode, by recording mode ( o : Selectable) Mode o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o SCENE Mode o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Smart Auto Flash ( 034 ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto] mode. ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button Selecting the self-timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode.(p.20) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( ) button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double self-timer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. 3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed.
MENU button Functions ( - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the voice recording function is selected.
Functions ( ) How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. 2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Functions] menu and press the Right/OK button. Functions EV EV White Balance White Balance ISO Sound Display Settings Face Detection Photo Size Quality Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit ACB Change Exit Back 3. Select a desired menu by pressing the Up / Down button and then press the OK button.
Functions ( ) White balance Using the Custom White Balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. White Balance Adjust the white balance according to the light source. Back Mode Icon Move Description Auto WB The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. Daylight For taking images outside. Cloudy For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky.
Functions ( ) ISO Normal You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
Functions ( ) This function can detect up to 10 persons. When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person. The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the grey colour focus frame appears over the remaining faces. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the face and the white focus frame turns green.
Functions ( ) Smile Shot The camera automatically takes a picture by detecting the face of the subject although you don’t press the shutter button. If you press the Shutter button, the picture is taken in the normal way. When taking a picture of smile shot, showing teethes or keeping the smiley face of your subject helps detecting the smile face of the subject.
Functions ( ) Image Size Quality / Frame rate You can select the image size appropriate for your application. (Unit: pixel) Still image mode Movie clip mode Icon Size Mode 3648X 3648X 3648X 3072X 2592X 2048X 1024X 2736 2432 2052 2304 1944 1536 768 Icon Size STILL IMAGE mode 640 x 480 320 x 240 Movie Size Set the video size. Move [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Back MOVIE CLIP mode Icon Sub menu Super Fine Set the photo size.
Functions ( ) ACB Metering This function is to adjust the contrast automatically when taking photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This function adjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject to be photographed clearly. If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. - [ACB] Sub menus: [Off], [On] Automatically compensate for differences in brightness.
Functions ( ) Drive mode Auto Focus type You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Single] ( ) [Continuous] ( : Take one picture only. ) : Images will be taken Drive continuously until the Set the shooting type. shutter button is released. [Motion Capture] ( ) : This takes 5 shots per Back Move second, when the shutter is pressed and held down.
Functions ( ) Photo Style Selector Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. Photo Style Selector Set a photo style to evoke a mood. Back Move 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. Back Move Back Move - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/Right button : Changes the values 2.
Functions ( ) Image Adjust Saturation You can change the saturation of the image. Contrast You can change the contrast of the image. 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the Up/Down button. 2. Change the saturation by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an image. 1. Select [Contrast] by pressing the Up/Down button. 2. Change the contrast by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an image. Adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation.
Functions ( ) Voice Memo Voice Recording You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.) A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Set the voice memo feature. Memo Back Move - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. Enable voice recording. Record Back Move Press the shutter button to record a voice.
Functions ( ) Pausing while recording a voice Recording the movie clip without voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files. You can record the movie without voice. Stop Record [Voice recording mode] 1. Press the OK button to pause recording. 2. Press the OK button again to resume the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound.
Sound ( ) Setup menu AF sound In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice. If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status.
Display ( ) Start up image Quick view You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [RESIZE] menu in the play mode.
Settings ( ” ) Formatting a memory Initialisation This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE / TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. - Sub menus [Yes] : A window for confirming the selection displays.
Settings ( ” ) Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas. This function allows the user to select the file naming format. - Date type : [yyyy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yyyy], [dd/mm/yyyy], [Off]* Format Reset Date & Time :2009/01/01 yyyy mm dd Time Zone 2009 / 01 / 01 File No.
Settings ( ” ) Imprinting the recording date Auto power off There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file. [Date & Time] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image file.
Settings ( ” ) Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Connecting to an external monitor When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the image and menus on the LCD monitor will be visible on the external monitor and the LCD monitor of the camera.
Settings ( ” ) Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer]. - Sub menus [Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions. [On]* : The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( Î ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. Manner mode To select the Manner mode, press the Play mode button for more than 3 seconds.
Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice You can capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. 2. Press the OK button to play back a recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice file, while Play playing it back, press the OK button again. - To resume playback of the voice file, press the OK button. - To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the Left button.
LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. No. Description Icon Page Î p.57 1 Playback mode 2 Voice Memo p.73 3 DPOF p.74 4 Protect 5 Folder name & File name 6 Memory card indicator - 7 Battery p.14 p.73 100-0010 p.53 8 ISO 80~1600 p.39 9 Aperture value F2.8 ~ F16.5 - 10 Shutter speed 8 ~ 1/1,500 - 11 Flash On/Off p.32 12 Image size 3648x2736 ~ 320x240 p.42 13 Recording date 2009/01/01 p.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Searching or Deleting Files 1. Press the Thumbnail button in Smart Album. 2. Each time you press the Thumbnail button, the files in a category are displayed in Smart Album screen. 3. Select the file by pressing the Up/Down/ Left/Right buttons. 4. Press the Delete(Õ) button to delete the selected file.
Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button Details of Each Category Category Description Type Categorized depending on the file type (e.g., picture, video, or voice) Date Categorized depending on the sequence of recorded dates. Colour Categorized depending on the main color. Week Categorized depending on the sequence of recorded weeks. The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size File Format Pictures, Videos, Voice Image enlargement 1.
Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: Info (DISP) button Info (DISP) button - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button.
Left / Right / Down / MENU button Delete ( Õ ) button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory card. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, the RIGHT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the RIGHT button to select the next image.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Images Size ❹ Layout Sub Menu Menu Tab Type Secondary Menu Page One Photo - All Photos - Auto - PostCard - Card - 4X6 - L - 2L - Letter - A4 - A3 - Auto - Full - 1 - 2 - 4 - 8 - 9 - 16 - Index - Main Menu p.
Edit ( ) Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the ) Edit menu to select [Resize] ( menu tab and press the OK button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button.
Edit ( ) After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller size than original image. (Only with image size from 7M) Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Rotate] ( ò ) menu tab and press the OK button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button.
Edit ( ) Custom colour Red eye Removal You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. Back Move 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. The [Making new Image] message is displayed and the image is saved as a new file name.
Edit ( ) Brightness control Saturation control You can change the brightness of the image. ) by pressing the 1. Select ( Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the brightness will be displayed. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the OK button and the image will be saved as a new file name. You can change the saturation of the image.
View ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( ) ) You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large amount of content such as pictures and videos. 1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the desired menu. 3. Press the OK button and selected thumbnail screen will appear. Single Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( ) Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effects You can select image to view Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. Start Images Effect All :All :Off Date :1 sec Select Interval 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Music :Off the Up / Down button. [All] : All images saved in the Back Set Memory are played back.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( ) File Options ( Setting play interval 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab and press the OK button. Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired interval. 3. Press the OK button to save the configuration.
File Options ( ) Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
File Options ( ) DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo labs. This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files.
File Options ( ) Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select the [Index] menu and press the Right button again. Sub menu will display. Delete Protect Voice memo Setting Index? DPOF Yes Copy To Card No :Off Standard Index Size Back Set 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button.
File Options ( ) Copy To Card If there is not enough space available in the memory card to This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by pressing the Up / Down button. And then press the Right button. Delete Protect Voice memo :Off DPOF Copy To Card 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Yes No the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK Back Set button.
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1. Connect the camera and printer with USB cable. 2. Once the camera is turned on, the camera automatically recognizes the printer and is connected to it.
PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting You can select images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Setting the Number of Copies to Print Images :One Photo One Photo Size 1. Press the Menu button and the All:Auto Photos Layout :Auto PictBridge menu will display. Type :Auto 2.
PictBridge : Reset Important notes Initialises user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button. Date :Auto File Name Reset :Auto No Yes No Back Set If [Yes] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset. If [No] is selected : Settings will not be reset.
Important notes Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also occur on the memory card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisture has dispersed.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.52) [Card Locked] The memory card is locked SD/SDHC memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card [File Error] File error Delete the file. Memory card error Contact a camera service centre.
Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries. (p.14) Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases while in use The battery is exhausted Insert fresh batteries. The Camera is turned off automatically Turn on the camera power again.
Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Dis-engage flash off mode The camera mode can't use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.
Specifications Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.2 ~ 18.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm) - F No. : F2.8(W) ~ F5.2(T) - Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 3.0X ·Play mode : 1.0X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size) Flash - Modes : Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix - Range : Wide : 0.2m ~ 4.5m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.
Specifications - Movie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : max 2 hours) ·Size : 640x480, 320x240 ·Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps ·3X Optical Zoom and Mute in Zooming ·Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture Storage 3648X 2736 - Media ·Internal memory : About 9MB flash memory ·External memory (Optional) : MMC card (Up to 1GB guaranteed) SD card (Up to 2GB guaranteed) SDHC card (Up to 8GB guaranteed) - File Format ·Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.
Specifications Power Source - Rechargeable battery : SLB-10A, 3.7V (1050mAh) - Charger: SAC-47, SUC-C7 Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region. Dimensions (WxHxD) - 89 X 56.5 X 21.5mm (excluding protrusions) Weight - Approx. 116.1g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. -Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. -Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera. -In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera. We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use.
About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. 088 You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer.
Setting up the application software 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 be edited by an image editing program. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a recent version of DirectX has been installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.
Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ä If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. Install Adobe Reader from the CD provided. If the Internet is not enabled, install Adobe Reader by using the executable file located in the CD. To install the Adobe Reader 6.0.1 correctly, Internet Explorer 5.
Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a 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] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM].The image files will then be displayed. Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to page 94 (Removing the removable disk).
Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to 5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file. view them. Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection.
Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. [Double-click!] 3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [Stop] button. 4.
Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Samsung Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downloading images will be displayed after connecting the camera to your PC. - To download the captured images, select the [Select All] button. - Select desired folder in the window and click the [Select All] button.
Samsung Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. Ì Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Í Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window. Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu. Preview window : You can preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information.
Samsung Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. Ä Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can’t play back in the Samsung Master. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Ì Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie.
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 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 version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC. 098 Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed. 2.
FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. Case 3 There is an unexpected error during file transfer. Turn the camera power off and on again.
FAQ When the DirectX 9.0C or later is not installed Install the DirectX 9.0C or later 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) Run the windows explorer and select the [CD-ROM drive:\ DirectX] folder and click the DXSETUP.exe file. The DirectX will be installed. Visit the following site for downloading the DirectX.http://www.microsoft.com/directx If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start.
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