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Health and Safety Information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera: Safety Warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals.
Health and Safety Information • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage. • Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing batteries and memory cards.
Health and Safety Information • Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card. • Do not bend drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure. • Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera. • Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
Organization of the user manual ©2008 Samsung Electronics America, inc. The specifications of the camera or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. 1 Basic functions .................................................. 10 2 Extended functions .......................................... 19 3 Shooting options ................................................29 4 Playback/Editing ................................................
Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication AUTO 2 Icon Function Additional information PROGRAM 1 8 Situations where you need to be careful MANUAL DUAL IS 7 [ ] NIGHT 6 5 ( ) Page number for reference BEAUTY SHOT SCENE 4 ¡ MOVIE 3 The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Touch ¡ (represents , followed by ).
Expressions used in this manual Exposure (Brightness) Pressing the shutter The amount of light that enters your camera is called exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Quick search Taking photos of people • 4 mode > PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, SELF SHOT f 20 • 5 mode f 21 • Red Eye, Red Eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 33 • Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot, Blink Detection f 38 Taking photos at night or in the dark • 6 mode f 20 • 4 mode > DAWN, FIREWORK f 20 • Flash options f 33 • ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 35 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • Adjust exposure in the 8 mode f 22 • ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 35 •
Contents 1. Basic functions ................................................................. 10 3. Shooting options .............................................................. 29 Camera layout ............................................................. 11 Selecting a resolution and quality ................................. 30 Selecting a resolution ..................................................... 30 Selecting a quality .......................................................... 31 Icons ......
Contents 4. Playback/Editing ............................................................... 47 5. Appendix ............................................................................ 67 Playing back ................................................................ Starting Playback mode .................................................. Viewing photos .............................................................. Playing a video ...............................................................
1. Basic functions 1. Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Camera layout ............................................... 11 Icons ............................................................... 13 Turning your camera on or off .................... 14 Using the touch screen ............................... 15 Setting the display ......................................... 16 Taking photos ............................................... 17 Zooming .......
Camera layout POWER button Shutter button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Flash unit Mode dial See below When the flash is needed, the flash unit opens automatically when you press [Shutter] (Press down gently to close). Remote control sensor • While not in use, keep the flash unit closed to prevent damage. • Forcing open the flash unit may cause damage to your camera.
Camera layout Speaker Touch screen Status lamp MENU button • Blinking: When saving a photo or video, recording a voice memo, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus • Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus Access the camera settings menu Zoom T/Expand button Playback button Zoom W/Thumbnail button Tripod mount Battery chamber cover USB and A / V port Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 12
Icons The icons displayed will change according to the selected mode or options you set. A B. Touch icons Icon B A.
Turning your camera on or off Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. In Playback mode Press [Playback] to view stored files. Press and hold [Playback] to mute camera sounds.
Using the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your finger. Do not use any sharp objects to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen. Touching Touch an icon to open a menu or set an option. Dragging Drag your finger left or right to scroll horizontally. Drag your finger up or down to scroll vertically.
Using the touch screen Setting a start image Setting the display Set a start image to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Selecting a display type 1 2 3 4 Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. c Touch Touch ¡ Start Image ¡ User Image. Touch . Select a photo and touch 5 Set a start image. d Touch Available mode Description Full Shooting, Playback Display the name of an option when you touch an icon.
Taking photos 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2. Zooming You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 3.6X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 18 times. Press or press and hold [T] to zoom in on your subject. Press or press and hold [W] to zoom out. 2 Zoom ratio Align your subject in the frame. Zoom in Zoom out 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • Green: In focus • Red: Out of focus 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Taking photos Digital zoom Reducing camera shake (OIS) If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. 1 Zoom indicator 2 In Shooting mode, touch ¡ . (In some modes, touch twice.) Set an option. • If you set the option to on, screen.
2. Extended functions 2. Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting modes ........................................... 20 2 Using the Auto mode ......................... 6 Using the Night mode .............................. 4 Using the Scene mode .................... 7 Using the Dual IS mode .................... 5 Using the Beauty Shot mode ................... 1 Using the Program mode ..........................
Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. 2 Using the Auto mode 4 Using the Scene mode Select 2 to take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings. Select 4 to take a photo with options for a preset scene. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to 2. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to 4. Touch . Select a scene. Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Shooting modes 7 Using the Dual IS mode 5 Using the Beauty Shot mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. Select 5 to take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 Before correction 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to 5. Adjust the brightness of the face. After correction c Touch d Touch Rotate the mode dial to 7. As the number increases, the face appears brighter.
Shooting modes 4 5 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take the photo. 8 Using the Manual mode Set options (including shutter speed and aperture value) in the Manual mode. With these two options, you can adjust exposure and represent the photo in different ways as well. Shutter speed 1 Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.
Shooting modes Aperture value As the aperture value is increased, your camera lets less light in, which makes the photo darker. Alternatively, as the aperture value is reduced, your camera lets more light in, which makes the photo brighter. 3 Select an aperture value. c Touch d Touch Big aperture value 1 2 Small aperture value Rotate the mode dial to 8. 4 Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to Chapter 3 ‘Shooting options.
Shooting modes 3 Recording a video 3 Touch and select a sound option. Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition (1280 X 720 resolution). The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) file. • H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and ITU-T. • Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this case, set a lower resolution. (p.
Shooting modes 4 Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to Chapter 3 ‘Shooting options.’) 5 6 Press [Shutter]. Press [Shutter] again to stop recording. To pause while recording a video The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as a single video. Stop:Shutter Touch to pause while recording (Touch again to resume.
Shooting modes Tips for getting a clearer photo Reducing camera shake Holding your camera correctly • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 18) • Select the 7 mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 21) Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off.
Shooting modes Preventing your subject from being out of focus • It is hard to get your subject in focus when: Use the focus lock Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] completely to take your photo.
Recording voice memos Record a voice memo that you can play back at any time or add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 2 1 2 3 In Shooting mode (except 3), touch . Touch ¡ . Press [Shutter] to record. • The available recording time will be displayed on top of the screen. • You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.
3. Shooting options 3. Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality .............. 30 Selecting a resolution .................................... 30 Selecting a quality ......................................... 31 Using the timer and remote control ........... 32 Shooting in the dark ..................................... 33 Preventing red-eye ........................................ 33 Using the flash ............................................
Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution 21876543 Option As you increase the resolution, your photo or video has more pixels in it, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. When taking a photo: 1 2 Description 2592x1944 Print on A4 paper. 1920x1080 Print on A5 paper or playback on an HDTV. 1024x768 Attach to an email or post on a Web page.
Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a quality 2187654 Photos you take are compressed and saved in a JPG format. The higher quality you select, the better photos you will get, but the file size will also increase. 1 In Shooting mode, touch ¡ (In some modes, touch .) 2 Select a photo quality. Option .
Using the timer and remote control 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch ¡ 21876543 3 . Press [Shutter] to start the timer. • The timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically take a photo after the specified time. Select a timer option. Timer lamp Option Description Off The timer is not active. 10 Sec Take a photo in 10 seconds. 2 Sec Take a photo in 2 seconds. Double Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds. • Touch the timer icon to cancel the timer.
Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Using the flash 21654 If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red Eye or Red Eye Fix. 218654 Use the flash when taking photos in the dark. 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch . Select a flash option. Option Description • The flash will not fire. • Camera shake warning ( ) is displayed in the dark. The flash fires when the subject or background Auto is dark.
Shooting in the dark Option Slow Sync Red Eye Fix* How to use the flash Description • The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. • Select this in the evening or in the dark. • It is a good idea to use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. • The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. • The camera corrects red-eye through its advanced software analysis. Half-pressing [Shutter] will pop the flash up when it is needed.
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed 18 ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash. 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch . Select an ISO speed option. • Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.
Changing the camera’s focus Using macro 21873 Select Macro or Auto Macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Using auto focus 21873 To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch . Select a focus distance option. Option • Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. • Turn the flash off if the distance to the subject is less than 40cm.
Changing the camera’s focus Using touch focus Adjusting the focus area 187 You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Touch where you want to focus. Set the focus area to Touch AF. 1 2 The frame will move to the location that you touch on the screen. 218764 You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. • When you do not touch any area on the screen, the frame will be in the center of the screen.
Using face detection 218754 If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch Option Off Description Face detection is not active. Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to ten human faces). . Select a face detection option.
Using face detection Option Description Option Description If your camera detects closed eyes, it will take three photos in succession. Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-up and your camera will emit a beep. Blink Detection Self Portrait When 'Picture taken with eyes closed' message appears, take another photo. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually 173 Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. 3 Touch . • The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below. Adjusted exposure value Darker (-) 1 2 Neutral In Shooting mode, touch Brighter (+) • Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same.
Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting Option 18 When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. Description Off ACB is off. On ACB is on. • The ACB feature is always on in the 2 mode. • When the ACB feature is on, High Speed, M. Capture, AEB, or some ISO speed options are not available.
Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option Option 1873 1 In Shooting mode, touch ¡ (In the 3 mode, touch .) 2 Select a metering option. Description • Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on Center the center. Weighted • Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame. The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light.
Adjusting brightness and color 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch Icon . Description Select a white balance option. Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. • Drag left or right to preview. Custom Set Use your pre-defined settings. You can set color effect options to Normal or Negative when you select a white balance option (except for Auto WB). (p.
Using burst modes 184 It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Option High Speed 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch ¡ M. Capture . Select a burst option. AEB Description • While [Shutter] is fully pressed down, the camera takes three photos every two second. • The shooting speed may slow depending on the shooting conditions and the number of photos taken.
Improving your photos Applying photo styles Applying color 2187 Apply different style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft 1 2 Vivid In Shooting mode, touch Forest . B&W 1 Select a photo style. • Drag left or right to preview. 1843 Apply different effects to your photos, such as B & W, Sepia, or Blue. 2 Sepia Blue In Shooting mode, touch twice ¡ (In some modes, touch .) . Select a color effect. • Drag up or down to preview.
Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Contrast option 18 Description Adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of your photos. + Increase the color and brightness. 1 2 - Decrease the color and brightness. In Shooting mode, touch Saturation option Select an adjustment option. • • • 3 twice. : Sharpness : Contrast : Saturation / / Increase the saturation. - Decrease the saturation. If you select a photo style (except for Normal), you cannot adjust contrast or saturation.
4. Playback/Editing 4. Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV. Playing back .................................................. 48 Starting Playback mode ................................ 48 Viewing photos ............................................. 51 Playing a video .............................................. 53 Playing voice memos ...................
Playing back Display in Playback mode Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera. 1 Press [Playback]. Information • The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on. 2 Drag your finger left or right to scroll through files. Icon Description Folder name – File name Video file Touch to view the previous file. Touch and hold to view files quickly.
Playing back Viewing files by date Viewing files as thumbnails View files by the date they were saved. 1 2 Scan through files using thumbnails. In Playback mode, press [MENU]. In Playback mode, press [W] to enter the thumbnail view (press [T] to exit the thumbnail view). Touch View ¡ Date. • Touch All to view all files. 3 Touch to exit the thumbnail view Select the date the file was saved.
Playing back Protecting files Deleting files Protect your files from accidential deletion. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, press [MENU]. To delete a single file, Touch Protect. 1 2 Touch Select or All. • If you touch All, skip to step 5. 4 Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. Select a file. In Playback mode, select a file and touch . Touch Yes to delete the file. To delete all files, c Touch a file to select d Touch Selected 1 2 3 In Playback mode, press [MENU].
Playing back Restoring photos from the recycle bin Copying files to the memory card If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently (p. 70). This applies to single files or selected files only-if you choose to delete all files, those files will not be sent to the recycle bin. The recycle bin will hold up to 10MB of files.
Playing back Enlarging a photo Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. In Playback mode, press [T] to enlarge a photo (press [W] to reduce a photo). Enlarged area 1 2 In Playback mode, touch . Set a slide show effect. Zoom ratio (The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution.) Drag to move the enlarged area Option Icon Description Description Select a transition effect. Select Off for no effect. Set the interval between photos.
Playing back Cropping a video Playing a video You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video. 1 2 In Playback mode, select a video and touch Trimming? . No Use the following icons to control playback. Yes c Touch at the point where you want the new video to begin and touch again at the point where you want it to end. d Touch • The original video should be at least 5 seconds long. • The edited video will be saved as a new file.
Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo 1 2 In Playback mode, select a voice memo and touch . 1 In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and touch . 2 Use the following icons to control playback. Use the following icons to control playback. Icon Icon Description Description Pause or resume playback. • Skip backward. • Touch and hold to scan backward. Stop playback. Pause or resume playback. Stop playback.
Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Rotating a photo 1 2 Resizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo and touch You can reduce the size of a photo and save it as a new file. . 1 2 Rotate the photo. In Playback mode, select a photo and touch Select a resolution. • Your change will be saved automatically. d Touch Drag up or down to preview.
Editing a photo Editing color Applying a special effect Apply a different color tone to the photo, such as B & W, Sepia, or Blue and save it as a new file. Apply special effects to the photo, such as color filters or vignette effects. 1 2 B&W 1 2 Sepia In Playback mode, select a photo and touch d Touch Blue In Playback mode, select a photo and touch . c Touch Select a color tone.
Editing a photo Adjusting Brightness/Contrast/Saturation Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red eyes; or hide facial imperfections. Edited photos will be saved as new files. 1 2 In Playback mode, select a photo and touch Touch ¡ ¡ Touch to save the change. . . 3 . and select an adjustment option: : Brightness : Contrast : Saturation Select a value. (-: less or +: more) • Drag left or right to preview.
Editing a photo Creating a print order Option Define which photos are to be printed and information about the number of copies or paper size. • The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print out photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home. • The wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so check whether or not they are wide images when ordering prints.
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A/V cable. 1 2 3 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 71) Turn off your camera and TV. Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable. Video Audio Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cradle. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs.
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV 4 Insert your camera into the cradle and plug the HDMI cable into the HDTV and the cradle. Disconnect the A / V cable if it is connected to the cradle. HDMI cable 5 Turn on your camera. • The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera screen will be displayed. 6 View files using the touch screen on your camera or a remote control of your camera or HDTV. If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn the Anynet+ on in the settings menu (p.
Transferring files to your computer For Windows users Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.4 Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. Use the supplied USB cable after installing any programs you need from the CD. • Intel Pentium 4, 3.2GHz or higher / AMD Athlin 64FX, 2.
Transferring files to your computer 1 2 Transferring files to your PC Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive. When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be recognized as a removable disk. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable. 1 Connect the camera to your PC. You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into your camera.
Transferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) Using Samsung Master The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar. 1 You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. For details, see Help in the program. Wait until your PC stops reading from the camera. This program does not support editing of video files (H.264 (MPEG4. AVC)) on the camera. • If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it is off.
Transferring files to your computer Using the Samsung Master Interface For Mac users View mode Menus Toolbar Click to see details about the program Click to enlarge or reduce the photos in the list Once you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS X version 10.3 or more is supported.
Printing photos with a photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 1 With the printer on, connect your camera with the USB cable. 4 Select a print mode. c Touch d Touch 2 3 Press [POWER] or [Playback] to turn on your camera. Icon Touch Printer. Description Print the current photo according to the printer’s settings. (Touch to print.) Print photos with custom settings. (p.
Printing photos with a photo printer Printing with custom settings 1 2 3 Set printing options. Touch to print. Touch Yes to confirm. • Printing starts. Touch Reset Option Description Images Select whether to print the current photo or all photos. Size Specify the size of the print. Layout Create thumbnail prints. Type Select the type of paper. Quality Set the printing quality. Date Set to print the date. File Name Set to print the name of the file.
5. Appendix 5. Appendix Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Camera settings menu ................................ 68 Accessing the settings menu ........................ 68 ......................................... 69 Sound setting ........................................ 69 Display setting ....................................... 70 Camera setting ................................... 71 Connection setting Error messages .............................................
Camera settings menu 3 Accessing the settings menu 1 2 Select a menu and save your settings. c Touch a menu In Shooting or Playback mode, press [MENU]. Select a menu. Touch a menu you want Volume Medium Beep Sound Sound1 Shutter Sound Sound1 Start Sound Off AF Sound On Icon 4 Description Adjust volume or set beep, shutter, start, AF or selfportrait sound. (p.
Camera settings menu Sound setting * Default Display setting * Default Item Description Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Language Select a language for the display text. Beep Sound Select a sound to be emitted when touching the screen or switching modes. (Off, Sound1*, Sound2, Sound3) Date & Time Select a region, set the time and date, and set the date format.
Camera settings menu Camera setting Item * Default Description * Default Item Format the internal memory and the memory card (all files-including the protected files-will be deleted). (No*, Yes) Format Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files. • Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.
Camera settings menu * Default Item Description Connection setting Description Anynet+ Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV remote control. • Off: View files without using an HDTV remote control. • On*: Control the camera with an HDTV remote control. Set whether to display date and time on the photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time) Imprint • The date and time will be displayed on the bottomright corner of the photo in yellow.
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error! • Turn off your camera and turn it on again. • Remove your memory card and insert it again. • Format your memory card. (p. 70) Low Battery! Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery. No Image! Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos. Low Light! Turn the flash on. (p. 33) File Error! Delete the damaged file or contact a service center.
Camera maintenance Camera body Cleaning your camera Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Camera lens and touch screen Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These may cause damage or malfunctions. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the cover.
Camera maintenance Memory card capacity About memory cards The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. For 1GB SD card: Memory cards you can use You can use SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), or MMC (MultiMedia Card) memory cards. Size Terminal P h o t o s Write-protect switch Label (front) You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect switch on the SD or SDHC card.
Camera maintenance About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Shooting time / Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Videos Record videos at 640x480 resolution and 30fps. Battery specifications Mode SLB-1137D Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 1100mAh Voltage 3.7V Charging time (when the camera is switched off) Approx. 150min • The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ depending on usage.
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera • Make sure the a battery is inserted. • Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. • Charge the battery.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings menu. The touch screen or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again. The memory card has an error Cannot play back files The photo is blurry Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright • Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the exposure value. (p. 40) • Turn the flash off. (p. 33) The memory card has not been reset. Format the card.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video files you want to play. Use QuickTime® Player or install Codec Pack Full. • Using QuickTime® Player 7.4 1. Install QuickTime® Player 7.4 which supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG.AVC)). 2. Play videos using QuickTime® Player. Your computer cannot play videos • Using Codec Pack Full 1. Install the latest version of Codec Pack Full. 2.
Camera specifications Image sensor Lens Type 1/1.72" (1.49 cm) CCD Control Program AE Effective pixels Approx. 14.7 mega-pixels Metering Total pixels Approx. 15.0 mega-pixels Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE Focal length Schneider - KREUZNACH lens f = 6.0 - 21.
Camera specifications Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set White Balance Voice recording Date Imprinting Photos Videos Shooting Media Voice Recording (Max 10 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (Max. 10 sec.
Camera specifications Digital output Connector: USB 2.0 (30 pin) Audio output Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone) Video output • AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable) • HDMI 1.2: NTSC, PAL (selectable) Interface HDMI is available when it is connected to the optional cradle. Power source DC power input connector 30 pin, 4.
FCC notice • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index A B Color tone 56 F ACB 41, 57 Battery Cropping 53 Face Detection 38 Adjusting Brightness 57 Contrast in Playback mode 57 in Shooting mode 46 Saturation in Playback mode 57 in Shooting mode 46 Sharpness 46 Adobe Reader 61 AF-assist light 11 AF Lamp 71 AF Sound 69 Anynet+ 71 Aperture value 23 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 41, 57 Auto mode 20 Charging 75 Life 75 Specifications 75 Filter D Date & Time 69 Beauty Shot mode 21 Deleting files 50 Blink Detection 39 Digital Image Stabilization 21
Index Format 70 Frame rate 24 H HDTV 59 I Icons 13 Image Restoration 70 Imprint 71 ISO speed 35 Memory card Capacity 74 MMC 74 SD 74 SDHC 74 M Maintenance 73 Manual mode 22 Q Photo quality 31 QuickTime Player 61 Photo styles 45 Quick View 69 Playback button 12, 14 Menu button 12 Playback mode 48 R Metering Printing photos Recording Center 42 Multi 42 Spot 42 Date 66 File name 66 Images 66 Layout 66 Quality 66 Size 66 Type 66 Mode dial 11 Muting Camera 14 Video 24 Print order L Light sou
Index S Transferring files Installing 61 Using 63 W for Mac 64 for Windows 61 Samsung Master White Balance 42 Tripod mount 12 Z Scene mode 20 Self Portrait 39 U Service center 76 USB and A/V port 12 Shutter button 11 Shutter speed 22 Slide show 52 Smile Shot 39 Start image 69 Zooming 17 Zoom T/Expand button 12 Zoom W/Thumbnail button 12 V Video Playing 53 Recording 24 Video Out 71 Viewing files T Timer 32 Timer lamp 11 Touching 15 Touch screen 12 as thumbnails 49 by date 49 on TV 59 Voice
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