This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Keep your camera away from small children and pets. Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.
Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. Check that the camera is operating properly before use. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.
Outline of the User Manual Basic functions Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. • microSD™ and microSDHC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. 12 Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Icons used in this manual Indicators used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Smart Auto S Icon Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions Live Panorama N Picture in Picture d [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. Scene s ( ) Page number of related information Movie v The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select a Photo Size (represents Select a, and then select Photo Size).
Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [Shutter] Exposure (Brightness) The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. • Set the flash option to Photos have dust spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 52) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p.
Quick reference Capturing photos of people d mode f 38 s mode > Beauty Shot f 41 s mode > Intelligent Portrait f 42 Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 52 • Face Detection f 58 • Self-Portrait f 59 • • • • Capturing photos at night or in the dark • s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn f 39 • Flash options f 52 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 54 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 54 • EV (to adjust exposure) f 63 •
Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 12 Extended functions .......................................................... 32 Unpacking ................................................................... Camera layout ............................................................. Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... Charging the battery ...........................................
Contents Using Face Detection .................................................. Detecting faces .......................................................... Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................ Capturing a smile shot ................................................ Detecting eye blinking ................................................. Using Smart Face Recognition .................................... Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................
Contents Playback/Editing............................................................... 72 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. Starting Playback mode .............................................. Viewing photos .......................................................... Playing a video ........................................................... Editing a photo ............................................................ Resizing photos ..................................................
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter/USB cable Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, when the image is out of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus Attaching the strap x y Display Buttons (p.
Camera layout Buttons Button Description Button Description Basic functions Access options or menus. D Change the display option. c Change the macro option. Select a shooting mode. Other functions Move up Move down Description F Change the flash option. Move left S Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. t Change the timer option. Move right p Program: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually.
Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Battery lock Memory card Slide the lock up to release the battery. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.
Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p.
Performing the initial setup When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. 1 Press [t] to select Language, and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o]. • To set daylight-savings time, press [D]. Time Zone London [GMT +00:00] 2012/01/01 12:00PM Back 2 Press [D/c] to select a language, and then press [o].
Performing the initial setup 5 Press [D/c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o]. English Time Zone 8 Press [D/c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o]. 9 Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o]. London Date/Time Set Date Type English YYYY MM DD Time Zone London Date/Time Set Back Date Type YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Back Set Set • The screen may differ depending on the language selected. 6 7 Press [F/t] to select an item.
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [m] or [f]. Going back to the previous menu Using [MENU] To select options, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o]. 1 2 Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. Select an option or a menu. • To move up or down, press [D] or [c]. • To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. 3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Selecting options or menus For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 2 3 5 Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o]. In Shooting mode, press [M]. Photo Size Quality Select p. EV ISO White Balance Press [m]. Smart Filter Photo Size Shooting Sound Display Settings Face Detection Quality Exit EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter 6 Back Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
Selecting options or menus 4 Using [Fn] Press [D/c] to scroll to . You can access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options are not available. For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 2 3 White Balance In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select p. Exit Press [f]. 5 Move Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option. Photo Size Daylight Exit Move Exit 6 Move Press [o] to save your settings.
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. Setting the display type Setting the sound You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below. Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions. 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Select O Beep Sound. Select an option. Show all photographic information.
Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. Select S. Align your subject in the frame. 5 6 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Press [P] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes. 7 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.
Capturing photos Digital zoom Zooming ps The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times. You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Capturing photos Intelli zoom ps Setting Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times. Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Intelli Zoom. Select an option. Icon Description Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
Capturing photos Reducing camera shake (DIS) ps • DIS may not function properly when: - you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use the Digital zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes) - the battery is low - you capture a close-up shot • If you use the DIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by the vibration of the DIS sensor. Deactivate the DIS function when you use a tripod.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake digitally. (p. 29) Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. Camera shake The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.
Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: - there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source behind the subject is too bright - the subject is shiny or reflective - the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds - the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame • When you capture photos in low light Turn
Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.
Using the Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Icon Description Portraits with backlighting Select S. Portraits Align your subject in the frame. Close-up photos of objects • The camera automatically selects a scene.
Using the Smart Auto mode • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the S mode. • Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. • The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject. • Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode if the subject is moving.
Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select p. Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 48) 4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Using the Live Panorama mode In Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. 5 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • When the viewfinder is aligned with the next scene, the camera captures the next photo automatically. S Shooting example 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select N.
Using the Live Panorama mode • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the • • • • following: - moving the camera too quickly or too slowly - moving the camera too little to capture the next image - moving the camera at irregular speeds - shaking the camera - changing the camera direction while capturing a photo - shooting in dark places - capturing moving subjects nearby - shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing Selecting Live Panorama mode will disable th
Using the Picture-in-Picture mode In the Picture-in-Picture mode, you can capture or select a full-sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo into the foreground. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select d. Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo. 6 Press [o], and then press [D/c/F/t] to change the insertion size. 7 8 Press [o] to save the setting.
Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Option Description Select s. Landscape Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. Select a scene. Text Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents. Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise. Backlight Capture backlit subjects.
Using the Scene mode Using the Magic Frame mode 6 In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 7 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting mode, press [M]. In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to Select s Magic Frame. Press [m]. Select a Frame. Select an option.
Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Select a Face Retouch. Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more imperfections. In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select s Beauty Shot. Press [m]. Level 2 Select a Face Tone. Select an option. • For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin Back appear lighter.
Using the Scene mode Using the Intelligent Portrait mode • The Intelligent Portrait mode will save only the original photo if: In Intelligent Portrait mode, you can extract and save close-up portraits of an individual subject in a scene. Once the camera detects a face from the scene, it automatically enlarges it and crops the image around the face. The camera then saves the full scene and two close-up portraits as three separate files.
Using the Scene mode Using the Funny Face mode In Funny Face mode, you can distort your subject’s face with funny effects. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select s Funny Face. Aim the camera at the subject's face. • The camera detects faces with the face detection function. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press [m]. 10 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Select a Distortion Level. Adjust the distortion level. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Using the Scene mode 6 Using the Night mode In Night mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend the time the shutter stays open. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. 1 2 3 4 5 • If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. 7 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 8 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select s Night. Select an option.
Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can record HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files. • Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If your card does not, set a lower resolution. • Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high-resolution videos. To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards with faster write speeds.
Using the Movie mode 9 Set desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 48) 10 11 Press [Shutter] to start recording. Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. Press [Shutter] again to stop recording. Stop Record • Press [o] to pause while recording. • Press [o] to resume.
Using the Movie mode Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Icon Description In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected. Landscapes 1 2 3 4 5 Blue skies Sunsets In Shooting mode, press [M]. Forested areas Select v. 6 7 Press [m]. Select v Smart Scene Detection On. Press [Shutter] to start recording. Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Shooting options Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution Icon As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, 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. Setting the photo resolution 1 2 3 Description 1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper. 1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.
Selecting a resolution and quality Setting the video quality Selecting an image quality Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. Setting the photo quality pds The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. v The camera compresses and saves the videos you record in MJPEG format. 1 2 3 In Video Shooting mode, press [m]. Select v Frame Rate. Select an option.
Using the timer Spdsv Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 1 3 In Shooting mode, press [t]. Press [Shutter] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed. • Press [Shutter] or [t] to cancel the timer. • Depending on the Face Detection options or the Focus Area options Off you selected, the timer function may not be available. • Timer options are not available if you set Burst options.
Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye Using the flash ps If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in “Using the flash”. Spds Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [F].
Shooting in the dark Icon Description Icon Red-eye Fix: • The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. • There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Slow Sync: • The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. • This option is recommended when you want to capture more ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a ISO. Select an option.
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using macro psv Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Using auto focus Spsv To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [c]. Normal (AF) • Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos.
Changing the camera’s focus 2 3 Select an option. Icon Description Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [o]. • A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm away. 250 cm when you use the zoom. as you move the camera. Macro: Focus on a subject that is 5-80 cm from the camera. 100-250 cm when you use the zoom. Auto Macro: • Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm away. Farther than 100 cm away when you use the zoom.
Changing the camera’s focus • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the • • • • • center of the screen.
Using Face Detection ps 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. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them. Detecting faces • When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face • • • • • • • • • automatically.
Using Face Detection Capturing a self portrait shot Capturing a smile shot Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready. The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Face Detection Self-Portrait. Compose your shot with the lens facing you. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Face Detection Smile Shot. Compose your shot.
Using Face Detection Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession. The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite faces. The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m].
Using Face Detection • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses. • The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera recognizes a new face when 12 faces have already been registered, it will replace the lowest priority face with the new one.
Using Face Detection • Capture photos of one person at a time when registering faces. • Capture 5 photos of the subject’s face for best results: one each from the front, left, right, above, and below. • When capturing photos from the left, right, above, and below, instruct the subject not to turn his or her face more than 30 degrees. • You can register a face even if you capture only one photo of the subject's face. 4 Viewing your favorite faces 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m].
Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. 3 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) 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. S Darker (-) 1 2 S Neutral (0) Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) p 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. 3 Select an option. Icon Description Off: ACB is off. On: ACB is on. • The ACB feature is always on in Smart Auto mode. • The ACB feature is not available when you set Burst options or Smart Filter options.
Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option pv Icon The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a or v Metering. Select an option. Icon Description Multi: • Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. • Suitable for general photos.
Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a White Balance setting pv The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a or v White Balance. Select an option. Icon Description Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions.
Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own White Balance You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a or v White Balance. Scroll to Measure: Shutter. Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press [Shutter].
Using burst modes p It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Icon Description Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos).
Applying effects/Adjusting images Applying Smart Filter effects Available filters while capturing a photo pv Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images. Icon Description Normal: No effect Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect. Miniature Vignetting Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.
Applying effects/Adjusting images Available filters while recording a video Icon • If you select Miniature, the miniature recording time is also displayed Description with the Miniature icon and is shorter than the real recording time. • If you select Miniature, you cannot record the video sound. • Depending on the option you select, the recording speed may change Normal: No effect Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and strong color. Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear.
Applying effects/Adjusting images Adjusting images 4 p Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos. 1 2 3 Press [F/t] to adjust each value. Contrast In Shooting mode, press [m]. Decrease the color and brightness. + Increase the color and brightness. Select a Image Adjust. Sharpness Select an option.
Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. Photo file information Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos stored in your camera. 1 Memory in use Press [P]. • The most recent file will be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent File Information file. 2 Press [F/t] to scroll through files. • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files quickly.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Video file information Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 2 3 Play Icon v In Playback mode, press [m]. Select u Face List Edit Edit Ranking. Select a face from the list, and then press [o].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting favorite faces Viewing files by category in Smart Album You can delete your favorite faces. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 In Playback mode, press [m]. Select u Face List Edit Delete. Select a face, and then press [o]. View files by category, such as date, face, or file type. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left. Press [m]. Select a category. Press [f].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode 4 Viewing files as thumbnails Press [F/t] to scroll through the files. • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files quickly. 5 Scan thumbnails of files. Press [o] to return to the normal view. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left to view thumbnails (3 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the left once or twice more to display more thumbnails (9 or 20 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the right to return to the previous view.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Protecting files Deleting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. Select files to delete in Playback mode. 1 2 Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. In Playback mode, press [m]. Select u Protect Select. • To protect all files, select All Lock. 3 Scroll to the file you want to protect, and then press [o]. 1 2 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [f]. When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once. Deleting all files You can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 2 1 2 3 In Playback mode, press [f]. When the pop-up message appears, select Multiple Delete. • You can also delete multiple files in Playback mode by Scroll to each file you want to delete, and then press [o]. • Press [o] again to cancel your selection. 4 5 Press [f].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing photos To Description Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Move the enlarged area Press [D/c/F/t]. Trim the enlarged photo Press [o], and then select Yes. (The trimmed photo will be saved as a new file. The original photo is retained in its original form.) Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to zoom out.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing panoramic photos Playing a slide show View photos captured in Live Panorama mode. 1 Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide show function does not work for videos. In Playback mode, press [F/t] to scroll to a desired panoramic photo. • The entire panoramic photo appears on the screen. 2 Press [o].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode * Default Option Description Music Set background audio. In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture parts of the playing video. You can save the captured segments as new files. • Set a scene change effect between photos. (Off*, Calm, Shine, Relax, Lively, Sweet) Effect 1 2 • Select Off to cancel effects. • When you use the Effect option, the interval between photos will be set to 1 second.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Capturing an image from video 1 While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Press [c]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video. • The captured image is saved as a new file.
Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. • You cannot edit the panoramic photos. Resizing photos Rotating a photo Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. You can also select a photo to be displayed when the camera turns on.
Editing a photo Creating a close-up portrait Applying Smart Filter effects Extract the face of an individual subject from an existing photo. Apply special effects to your photos. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 3 Select e Intelligent Portrait. 2 3 Select e Smart Filter. Select Save to crop the photo around the detected face. Select an effect. • 2 cropped portraits are saved with consecutive file names.
Editing a photo Icon Description Adjusting your photos Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Learn how to correct red-eye, adjust the skin tone, and adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation. If the center of a photo is dark, you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution. Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects.
Editing a photo Removing red-eye Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 3 Select e Image Adjust Red-eye Fix. 2 3 Select e Image Adjust. Press [o] to save your settings. Select an adjusting option. Icon 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 3 4 Select e Image Adjust Face Retouch. Contrast Saturation 4 5 6 Press [o].
Editing a photo 3 Adding noise to the photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 3 Select e Image Adjust Add Noise. Scroll to a photo you want to print, rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to select the number of copies, and then press [f]. • If you select All, press [D/c] to select the number of copies, and then press [o]. 4 5 Press [o] to save your settings. Press [m]. Select u DPOF Size Select. • Select All to choose the print size for all photos.
Editing a photo Printing photos as thumbnails Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, press [m]. Select u DPOF Index. When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. • You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home. • Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut off on the left and right edges.
Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. 4 5 Turn off your camera and TV. Select n Video Out. Select the video signal output for your country or region. (p. 102) 6 Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video source with the TV remote control. 7 Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV.
Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web. Requirements Item • The requirements are recommendation only. Intelli-studio may not work Requirements ® ® CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™ FX 2.
Transferring files to your Windows computer 5 Transferring files with Intelli-studio Turn on the camera. • When the Intelli-studio installation pop-up appears on the You can download Intelli-studio from the linked webpage and install it on your computer. When you connect the camera to a computer with Intelli-studio installed, the program will launch automatically. computer screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help Help from the program toolbar. • You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar. • You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. • Intelli-studio supports the following formats: - Videos: MP4 (Video: H.
Transferring files to your Windows computer 1 Open menus. Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 2 Display files in the selected folder. Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 3 Switch to the Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to the Video edit mode. 5 Switch to the Sharing mode (to send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube). 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. 7 Select a file type.
Transferring files to your Windows computer 5 Turn on the camera. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) • The computer recognizes the camera automatically. With Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar. If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window. 1 Verify that the status lamp is not blinking. • The status lamp blinks when transferring files.
Transferring files to your Mac computer When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported. 1 2 3 Turn off the camera. Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. displays a removable disk icon.
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 1 2 3 Configuring print settings In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Select n USB Printer. Press [m] to configure print settings. Turn on the printer, and then connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable.
Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. Accessing the settings menu 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Select a menu. Volume Shooting Volume Medium Start Sound Off Shutter Sound 1 Beep Sound 1 AF Sound On Start Sound Shutter Sound Sound Beep Sound Exit Back AF Sound Display 4 Settings Exit Option Select an item. Change Volume Start Sound Description O Sound: Set various camera sounds and the volume. (p.
Settings menu Sound Display * Default * Default Item Description Item Description Volume Set the volume of all sounds. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Function Description Display a brief description of an option or a menu. (Off, On*) Start Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you turn on your camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3) Shutter Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter button.
Settings menu * Default Item Display Brightness Quick View Settings Description * Default Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Item Format the internal memory and the memory card. Formatting will delete all files, including protected files. (Yes, No) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto. Set whether or not to review a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode.
Settings menu * Default Item Description * Default Item Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. • Series*: Set the file number to resume from the previous file number when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. Set whether or not to display the date and time on captured photos.
Settings menu * Default Item Description Video Out Set the video signal output for your region. • NTSC: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico • PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand AF Lamp Set a light to automatically turn on in dark places to help you focus.
Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on Card Error again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. Card not supported. The inserted memory card is not supported by your camera. Insert a microSD or microSDHC memory card. DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard.
Camera maintenance Camera body Cleaning your camera Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Camera lens and display 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 lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover.
Camera maintenance Storing for extended period of time Using or storing the camera • When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel. Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically.
Camera maintenance • Your camera contains delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the • • • • • • • • • Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause camera. Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand, sharp implements, or loose change. Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face.
Camera maintenance Memory card capacity Videos The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB microSD card: Size Photos Size Super Fine Fine Normal 106 210 308 122 238 349 142 280 412 168 328 477 325 617 873 531 970 1,358 873 1,455 1,909 1,608 2,546 3,055 30 FPS 15 FPS Approx. 4' 03" Approx. 7' 31" Approx. 9' 20" Approx. 18' 04" Approx. 33' 21" Approx.
Camera maintenance • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot • • • • • • • • temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction. Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
Camera maintenance Battery life About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Average shooting time/ Number of photos Battery specifications Specification Description Model BP70A Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 700 mAh Voltage 3.7 V Charging time* (when the camera is switched off) Approximately 160 min Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) The battery life was measured under the following conditions: in p mode, in darkness, resolution, Fine quality, DIS on.
Camera maintenance Low battery message Cautions about using the battery When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the "Low Battery" message will appear. Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures • • • • (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries. When you use the camera for an extended period, the area around the battery chamber may become warm.
Camera maintenance • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully • • • • • charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off. If the status lamp blinks in red, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high, the status lamp may blink in red.
Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center.
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. Situation The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 100) is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 55) The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery, and then insert it again.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation • Make sure that the camera is correctly The TV does not display your photos connected to the TV with the A/V cable. • You cannot use Intelli-studio on • Make sure that your memory card Macintosh computers. contains photos. • Make sure that PC Software is set to • Make sure that the USB cable is Your computer does not recognize your camera Suggested remedies • End Intelli-studio and restart the program.
Camera specifications Image sensor Focusing Type 1/2.3" (Approximately 7.76 mm) CCD Effective pixels Approximately 16.1 mega-pixels Total pixels Approximately 16.4 mega-pixels Type Range Lens Focal length Samsung Lens f = 4.5–22.5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 25–125 mm) F-stop range F2.5 (W)–F6.3 (T) Zoom Still image mode: 1.0–5.0X (Optical zoom X Digital zoom: 25.
Camera specifications Flash Date Imprinting Mode Off, Red-eye Fix, Slow Sync, Fill in, Red-eye, Auto Off, Date, Date & Time Range • Wide: 0.3–4.2 m (ISO Auto) • Tele: 0.5–1.6 m (ISO Auto) Shooting Recharging time Approximately 5 sec.
Camera specifications Playback Type Edit Effect For 1 GB microSD: Number of photos Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album* * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week, Face Resize, Rotate, Intelligent Portrait, Smart Filter, Image Adjust, Trim • Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Soft Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish-eye, D
Camera specifications Interface Digital output connector Dimensions (W X H X D) USB 2.0 90.9 X 53.9 X 16.9 mm (without protrusions) Weight Audio input/output Internal speaker (Mono), Microphone (Mono) 101 g (without battery and memory card) Video output A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable) Operating Temperature DC power input connector 5.
Glossary ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your subject and the background. Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) This feature compensates in real-time for shaking and vibrating while shooting.
Glossary DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) A format for writing printing information, such as selected images and number of prints, on a memory card. DPOF-compatible printers, sometimes available at photo shops, can read the information from the card for convenient printing. EV (Exposure Value) All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure.
Glossary JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A lossy method of compression for digital images. JPEG images are compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal deterioration of the image resolution. Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random, bright pixels. Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatically set in a dark place.
Glossary Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
FCC notice • NOTE: • Declaration of Conformity 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 C D AF-assist light Battery Camera maintenance 105 Date/Time Set 20, 100 Camera specifications 117 Deleting files 77 Capturing an image from video 82 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 29 Charging 18 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 87 Location 14 Settings 102 AF Lamp 102 AF Sound 99 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) Playback mode 85 Shooting mode 64 Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) 68 A/V port 14 Caution 111 Charging 18 Inserting 17 Beauty Shot mode 41 Blink Detection 60 Brightness Playback
Index F Intelligent Portrait mode H Face Detection 58 Half-press shutter 30 Flash Auto 53 Fill in 53 Off 52 Red-eye 53 Red-eye Fix 53 Slow Sync 53 Focus Area Center AF 57 Multi AF 57 Tracking AF 57 Formatting 100 Function button 16 Funny Face mode 43 Playback mode 84 Shooting mode 42 Intelli-studio 92 I Intelli zoom 28 Icons Playback mode 73 Shooting mode 21 Image Adjustment ACB 64 Add Noise 87 Brightness ISO sensitivity 54 Playback mode 86 Shooting mode 71 Red-eye Fix 86 Saturation Playbac
Index P R Settings 100 PictBridge 96 Red-eye Sharpness 71 Picture-in-Picture mode 38 Playback button 16 Playback mode 73 Power button 14 Power Save mode 100 Printing photos 96 Program mode 35 Protecting files 77 Playback mode 86 Shooting mode 52 Reset 100 Resolution Playback mode 83 Shooting mode 49 Retouching faces Playback mode 86 Shooting mode 41 Rotating 83 Shooting portraits Beauty Shot mode 41 Blink Detection 60 Face Detection 58 Funny Face mode 43 Intelligent Portrait mode 42 Red-eye 53 Re
Index U W Unpacking 13 White Balance 66 USB port 14 Z V Video Playback mode 81 Shooting mode 45 Zoom Using the zoom 27 Zoom button 15 Zoom sound settings 45 Video out 102 Viewing files Panoramic photos 80 Slide Show 80 Smart Album 75 Thumbnails 76 TV 89 Appendixes 130
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