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  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid you PC and can edit them using an disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or image editing program. damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Internal inspection, maintenance, and repairs should only eyesight damage. be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service center. For safety reasons, keep this product and its accessories out of Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not System chart READY avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Package Contents Sold Separately Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury. Identification of features - Use battery with the correct specifi...
  • Page 5 Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Smart FR Edit Recording HD (High Defi nition) movie clips Face Tone Recording a movie clip without sound Face Retouch Photo Size / Movie Size Things to Watch Out for When Taking Quality / Frame rate Pictures Smart Range...
  • Page 6 Contents Display Play mode button Setting the Grid Line Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever Function Description Smart Album Start up image Info (DISP) / Up button Display Bright Play & Pause / OK button Quick view Left / Right / Down / MENU button Display Save Delete button Settings...
  • Page 7 Transferring files to your Windows computer For Windows users Transferring files to your Mac computer For Mac users Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure Editing JPEG/TIFF fi les the same as RAW fi les Saving the RAW fi les into JPEG or TIFF...

  • Page 8: System Chart

    Please make sure your package contains the contents listed below before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment listed under Sold Separately, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. The appearance of the parts and accessories in your package may differ from the illustrations below.

  • Page 9: Identification Of Features

    Identifi cation of features Front & Top Shutter button Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) Built-in fl ash (p.34) Diopter adjustment lever (p.34) AF Lamp/ Self-timer lamp Microphone Hook for neck strap (p.10) Speaker Flash pop-up button (p.34) HDMI port Lens...

  • Page 10: Back

    Identification of features Back Mode Dial POWER button Electronic View fi nder (EVF) (p.36) Hook for neck strap LCD screen Video shooting button AE lock/image protection EVF/LCD button button (p.34) (p.35) Exposure compensation MENU button button (p.35) OK/AF point button (p.37) Play mode button Fn / Delete button...
  • Page 11 Identification of features Attaching the neck strap Attaching a lens cap to the camera Attach the neck strap as shown below. 1. Insert the lens cap string into the hole in the lens cap. 2. Attach the lens cap to the neck strap.

  • Page 12: Bottom

    Identification of features Bottom Smart dial When pressing the Smart Dial • Move UP/DOWN /LEFT/RIGHT • Execute options in the shooting mode: Change the display Change the timer option Change the close-up shooting option Change the fl ash option Battery chamber Tripod socket When turning the Smart Dial cover lever...

  • Page 13: Self-Timer Lamp

    Identification of features Self-timer lamp Mode icon Icon Status Description Refer to page 22 for more information about the camera mode setting. - For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second Aperture. Shutter MODE Smart Auto Program intervals.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    PC or use the Using the fully charged battery connection to supply power to the Movie Approx. 120 MIN 640x480 image size camera. 30fps frame rate These gures were measured under Samsung’s standard shooting conditions. Your results may differ.
  • Page 15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Before inserting any cables or the AC adapter, make sure the Use a USB cable with the correct speci cation. direction of the cable or adapter plug is correct. Do not insert Do not connect the camera to a PC through a USB hub.
  • Page 16 Do not throw away batteries that no longer charge. If the battery is bulging or distorted, contact a Samsung service Do not dispose of a battery by throwing it in a fi re.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Memory Card

    Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, - Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card. please check whether the battery (+ / -) direction is right.

  • Page 18: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. inserted or removed. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up memory card’s performance.
  • Page 19 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards. The specifi ed shooting capacities of a 16GB SD Memory Card are listed below. These fi gures are approximate. Image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type. Recorded Card pins image size...

  • Page 20: When Using The Camera For The First Time

    When using the camera for the fi rst time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for Setting up the date, time, and date type the fi rst time. 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by Language :English When the camera is turned on for the fi rst time, a menu will be pressing the Up/Down button, and then Time Zone :London...

  • Page 21: Lcd Screen Indicator

    LCD screen indicator Description Icons Page The LCD screen displays information about the shooting Battery p. 16 functions and selections. Flash p. 41 Self-timer p. 43 Macro p. 38 Smart Range p. 54 Photo Style Selector p. 57 Face Detection / Smart Filter p.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera, and then press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. White Balance WB Fine-tuning Shooting Sound Face Detection Display Smart FR Edit Settings Photo Size Quality Exit Change 2.

  • Page 23: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode Selecting modes Shooting modes In Smart Auto mode, the camera You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper Smart Auto automatically chooses camera settings right side of your camera. based on the type of scene it detects. The camcorder sets the aperture Program How to use the mode dial...

  • Page 24: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode ( The camera recognizes scenes under the following conditions; In Smart Auto mode, the camera automatically chooses the appropriate [Landscape] ) : When shooting outdoor scenes camera settings based on the type of scene (Night, Land-scape, etc.) it [White] ) : When shooting a white background detects.

  • Page 25: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority mode ( [Natural Green] ) : When shooting nature such as forest and leaves In Aperture.Shutter Priority mode, you can manually adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed. If you manually adjust the aperture value, [Macro Color] ) : When shooting a close-up shot of a subject with multiple colors...

  • Page 26: How To Use The Manual Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Manual mode ( How to use the User Setting shooting mode ( You can set the camera to a shooting mode you created when you You can set both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. saved shooting options you confi...

  • Page 27: How To Use The Nightscene Modes

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( How to use the Nightscene modes ( Select this mode at night or in low light conditions. Take portraits with settings that clear facial imperfections. 1. Select the Nightscene mode using the 1.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Scene Modes

    Starting the recording mode The scene modes are listed below. How to use the Scene modes ( Using Scene modes, you can easily confi gure the camera so that it [Frame Guide] ( ) : Use this mode when you want someone automatically uses the optimal settings for a given shooting situation.

  • Page 29: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( You can record individual movie clips for as long as there is avail- Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a able capacity in the memory or 20 minutes, whichever comes fi...

  • Page 30: Recording Hd (High Defi Nition) Movie Clips

    Starting the recording mode Recording HD (High Defi nition) movie clips Recording a movie clip without sound You can record HD (High Defi nition) movie clips (1280x720HQ, 30 fps) You can record a movie clip without sound. using H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) video compression. H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) Steps 1 through 3 are the same as those is the standard for digital video codecs.

  • Page 31: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery Compose the image by using the LCD screen.

  • Page 32: Focus Lock

    Focus lock Using the camera buttons to control the camera To focus on a subject not positioned in the center of the picture, use You can control the camera by using the camera buttons. the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock POWER button 1.

  • Page 33: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER button Zoom W/T Lever Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode. When the menu is not displayed, this lever works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or In Movie clip mode DIGITAL ZOOM lever. Press the shutter button down once This camera has a 26X optical zoom fully to start a movie clip recording.
  • Page 34 Zoom W/T Lever WIDE Zoom If you turn the Zoom W/T lever fully, the zoom adjusts quickly. Optical zoom WIDE : Push the Zoom W/T lever to the left in If you turn the Zoom W/T lever a little, the zoom adjusts slowly. optical zoom mode to decrease the size of Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for subjects.

  • Page 35: Diopter Adjustment Lever

    Diopter adjustment lever Flash pop-up button When the electronic view fi nder is out To pop up the fl ash, press the fl ash of focus, you can achieve the clearest pop-up button. Use the fl ash when focus by turning the diopter adjustment the background is brighter than the lever.

  • Page 36: Exposure Compensation Button

    Exposure compensation button EVF/LCD button Your camera adjusts the exposure You can shoot with the electronic view automatically so that it is appropriate fi nder when it is diffi cult to see the LCD for the shooting conditions. You can display due to bright ambient lighting.

  • Page 37: Menu Button

    EVF/LCD button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu displaying each of the Using the electronic view fi nder (EVF) camera’s primary functional areas appears on the LCD screen. The electronic view fi nder shows the same display as the LCD Pressing it again returns the LCD to the initial display.

  • Page 38: Ok/Af Point Button

    OK/AF point button ( Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. When the menu is displayed on the LCD In the recording modes or playback mode, press this button to display screen, use this button to shift the cursor image information.

  • Page 39: Macro / Down Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction Histogram/Grid Window ( button. Histogram When the menu is not showing, you can use the Macro ( ) / Down The Histogram shows you the button to choose a macro mode for macro pictures.
  • Page 40 Macro ( ) / Down button How to Set Focus Manually Types of focus modes and focus ranges (Unit: cm (inches)) If it is diffi cult to get the automatic focus to work (for example in low light), you can control the focus manually. Program( )/Aperture.
  • Page 41 Macro ( ) / Down button Focusing methods you can select, by recording mode SCENE ( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range) Mode Super Manual Normal Auto Macro Macro Macro Focus Super Manual Mode Normal Auto Macro Macro Macro Focus The camera automatically selects the focus range in [Smart Auto]...

  • Page 42: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD screen, pressing the Left If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fl ash button shifts the cursor to the left tab. fi...

  • Page 43: Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Flash modes you can select, by recording mode ( o : Selectable) Icon Flash mode Description Mode If the subject or background is dark, the Auto fl ash camera fl ash operates automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera fl...

  • Page 44: Self-Timer / Right Button Setup

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD screen, pressing the Right SCENE button shifts the cursor to the right tab. Mode When the menu is not displayed on the LCD screen, the Right button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.

  • Page 45: Shooting

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Shooting ( Selecting the self-timer To access a functional sub-menu, use the mode menu that contains the sub-menu, or press the FN key. A list of Shooting sub-menus is below: 1. Select a Recording mode. You can select mode except Voice recording.

  • Page 46: How To Enable Functions Using The Menu Button

    Shooting ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Available When Camera Set To Page Mode Sub-Menu 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. Image Stabiliser p.60 2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Shooting] menu, and then press the Right/OK button.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    Shooting ( 4. Select a desired menu by pressing the Left / Right button, and White balance then press the OK button. Different lighting conditions can cause an unnatural color cast in your images. White Balance The white balance function lets you adjust the white balance in response to the lighting ISO 80 conditions and colors of a scene so that the...
  • Page 48 Shooting ( Using the Custom White Balance What is color temperature? The Color Temperature scale is a conventional measure of color White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the expressed in degrees Kelvin (K). The scale runs from reds and yellows shooting environment.

  • Page 49: Fine-Tuning The White Balance

    Shooting ( Fine-tuning the white balance You can select the ISO sensitivity of Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons the camera. The speed or specifi c light- to adjust the white balance. sensitivity of a camera is rated in ISO Seven levels (196 patterns) are available on numbers.

  • Page 50: Face Detection

    Shooting ( Face Detection This function can detect up to 10 people. When the camera recognizes many people at the same time, If you use face detection options, your it will focus on the nearest person. camera can detect a human face. When You can not activate Digital zoom when [Face Detection] is on.
  • Page 51 Shooting ( Self Portrait Smile Shot When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically The camera automatically takes a picture detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly. when it detects the face of the subject without your pressing the Shutter button.
  • Page 52 Shooting ( Smart Face Recognition The camera can recognize the same person as a different person depending on glasses, brightness, extreme change of pose, or The camera automatically registers facial expressions. faces that you frequently photograph. If you register a new face when 12 faces are already registered, This feature automatically prioritizes the the face with the lowest priority is replaced with the newly added focus on those faces and on favorite.

  • Page 53: Smart Fr Edit

    Shooting ( You can register up to 8 favorite faces. Smart FR Edit When you use Smar ER Edit, the fl ash option is set to Off. If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the You can register frequently shot faces duplicate faces in the face list.

  • Page 54: Face Tone

    Shooting ( Face Tone Photo Size / Movie Size You can select the photo size / movie size appropriate for your application. This menu lets you control the skin tone of images shot in beauty shot mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter the skin tone. (Unit: pixel) Still image mode 1.

  • Page 55: Quality / Frame Rate

    Shooting ( Quality / Frame rate This fi le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your use of the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint picture quality.

  • Page 56: Metering

    Shooting ( Metering Drive mode If exposure conditions are not ideal, changing the metering method You can select continuous shot and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). can result in brighter pictures. [Single] ( : Takes one picture only. [Multi] ( ) : Exposure is calculated [Continuous] ( ) : Takes pictures based on an average of...

  • Page 57: Setting Aeb Exposure Ranges (Aeb Area)

    Shooting ( Auto Focus type High resolution and picture quality increases fi le saving time, which increases stand-by time. You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting If you select the [Continuous], [High-speed], [Motion Capture], or conditions. [AEB] sub menu, the camera turns the fl...

  • Page 58: Flash Intensity

    Shooting ( Photo Style Selector 4. Press the OK button once again to change the location of the focus frame and the focus frame will appear again. You can add various effects to an image Even if you turn off the power and turn on it again, the camera without using image editing software.

  • Page 59: Smart Filter

    Shooting ( Custom color : You can change the R Smart Filter (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the Apply various fi lter effects to your photos image. to create unique images. Smart Filter Back Move - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/Right button : Changes the values Back Move...

  • Page 60: Image Adjust

    Shooting ( Image Adjust Saturation You can change the color saturation of the image. Sharpness 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the You can adjust the sharpness of the Image Adjust Up/Down button. Image Adjust Sharpness picture you are about to take. Sharpness Contrast 2.

  • Page 61: Image Stabilization

    Shooting ( Image Stabilization OIS function may not work suffi ciently in the following cases: - When you are taking pictures of a moving subject. This feature minimizes camera shake when - When you are taking pictures at higher zoom magnifi cations. you take a picture.

  • Page 62: Key Mapping

    Shooting ( Voice Memo Key mapping You can map one of four functions to the You can add your voice-over to a stored AEL button. still image. (Max. 10 sec.) Memo [AEL]: To pre-set an exposure value before Key mapping shooting.

  • Page 63: Voice Recording

    Shooting ( Voice Recording Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record With Voice Recording, the camera can your favorite voice clips into a voice record a voice for as long as the available recording fi le without having to create recording time allows (maximum 5 hours multiple voice recording fi...

  • Page 64: Setting Audio For Movie Recording

    Shooting ( Setting audio for movie recording Setting user mode You can set your own shooting mode by You can set the desired voice recording mode in Movie mode. saving shooting options which you set in the [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] and Voice [Manual] modes.

  • Page 65: Distortion Compensation

    Shooting ( Distortion compensation Smart Scene Detection Distortion Compensation lets you compensate You can set the camera to use Smart Scene for the distortion in the center of an image Detection during movie recording. captured using a wide-angle lens. Smart Scene Detection If you use Distortion Compensation, the size Distortion Control of the photo will be smaller than one taken...

  • Page 66: Sound Menu

    Sound menu Using the Sound menu, you can set or adjust sound settings in all Shutter sound camera modes except the Voice Recording mode. You can select the shutter sound. The items indicated by * are default settings. Volume :Medium Select Off to turn the Shutter sound off.

  • Page 67: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Display ( In this menu, you can set up and adjust basic settings. You can use Function Description the setup menu in all camera modes except Voice Recording mode. You can select whether function descriptions The items indicated by * are default settings. Grid Line :2 X 2 appear on the LCD screen in Recording...

  • Page 68: Display Bright

    Display ( Display Bright Display Save You can adjust the LCD brightness. If you set the [Power Save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the specifi ed time, the LCD screen will be turned off - Sub menus : [Auto]*, [Dark], Grid Line :2 X 2 automatically.

  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings ( Formatting memory Initialization Use to format the internal memory or a memory card. If you run All camera menu and function settings are restored to their default [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, values. However, values for Date & Time, Language, and Video Out are deleted.

  • Page 70: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name You can change the date and time that the camera displays on This function lets you select the fi le naming format. captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] [Reset] : After using the reset function, enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD screen Format...

  • Page 71: Imprinting The Recording Date

    Settings ( Imprinting the recording date Auto power off You can include DATE / TIME on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off]* : The Date & Time is not - Sub menus Format imprinted on the image fi...

  • Page 72: Auto Focus Lamp

    5. Select the playback function you want using the remote control of the Anynet+ compatible Samsung AV devices connected to an Anynet+ Samsung compatible TV with the TV’s remote control. When your - To select the sub menus, move to the desired playback menu and camcorder is connected to a Samsung Anynet+ compatible HDTV, then press the Enter button.

  • Page 73: Hdmi Size

    Settings ( HDMI Size HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a data transfer protocol that transfers uncompressed recorded images through an HDMI cable. You can see the images in a high resolution in an When the camera is connected to an Auto Power Off :3 min HDTV.

  • Page 74: Selecting Video Out Type

    Settings ( - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc. . Selecting Video out type - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Your choice of output is governed by the type of device (monitor or Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway etc.

  • Page 75: Playing Back A Still Image

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode Playing back a movie clip button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored 1. Select the recorded movie clip that in the memory.

  • Page 76: Movie Clip Capture Function

    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice fi le You can capture still images from a movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice file that you want to play back by using the Left/Right Capturing a still image from a movie clip button.

  • Page 77: Lcd Screen Indicator

    LCD screen Indicator The LCD screen displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Icon Page Playback mode p.74 Voice Memo p.93 DPOF p.94 Protect p.92 Smart Face Recognition p.51 Folder name & File name 100-0010 p.69 Memory indicator Battery p.16 Histogram p.38...

  • Page 78: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Smart Album set up the Play mode functions. You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, or crop and save a selected area of an image.
  • Page 79 Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever Searching for or Deleting Files Smart Album Filter 1. Press the Thumbnail button in Smart Album. 1. Press the MENU button in Smart - Each time you press the Thumbnail button, Album mode.
  • Page 80 Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Image enlargement 1. Select an image you want to enlarge, and Image size then move the Digital Zoom lever to the right.

  • Page 81: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD screen, the Up (DISP) button In Play mode, the Play & Pause / OK button works as follows: operates as a direction button. - When the menu is displayed on the LCD screen, you use the OK When an image is displayed on the LCD screen, pressing the Up (DISP) button to confirm changes to data that you have made using the 5...

  • Page 82: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    Delete ( ) button Left / Right / Down / MENU button Left / Right / Down / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored in the memory. - Left button : While the menu is showing, the Left button To delete a single image, follow these steps: operates as a direction button.

  • Page 83: Setting The Playback Pictbridge Functions Using The Lcd Screen

    Setting the playback PictBridge functions using the LCD screen You can change Playback functions using menus displayed on the Secondary Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page LCD screen. To display the Playback menus while in Playback mode, Menu press the Menu button. To close the Playback menus, press the Play Start Play / Repeat p.89...

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) Auto with a USB cable.

  • Page 85: Edit

    Edit ( Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the Play mode button. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select an Resize image. - You can resize a large sized image to a smaller size, but not vice 3.

  • Page 86: Rotating An Image

    Edit ( After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller Photo Style Selector size than original image. You can apply various effects to your images by using this function. Rotating an image 1. Press the Play mode button. You can rotate the stored images.

  • Page 87: Smart Filter

    Edit ( Custom color Smart Filter If you select the Custom RGB Photo Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Style, you can change the Red (R), 1. Press the Play mode button. Green (G), and Blue (B) values of an 2.

  • Page 88: Image Adjust

    Edit ( Image Adjust Face Retouch You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful. 1. Press the Play mode button. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select an image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left / 3.

  • Page 89: Contrast

    Edit ( Contrast control Noise effect You can change the contrast of the image. You can add noise to an image to create a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/ button, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 90: View

    View ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( You can view thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large Your camera can display images at pre-set intervals in a slide show. You number of pictures and videos. can view the Multi Slide Show on the camera’ LCD screen or connect the camera to an external monitor and view it on the monitor’s screen.

  • Page 91: Selecting Images

    Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images 5. Select [Multi Slide Show] again, and then press the OK button. 6. Select [Start], and then press the OK button. You can select images to view in a slide show. [Select] lets collect 7.

  • Page 92: Setting Background Music

    File Options ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Setting Background Music 1. Press the play mode button, and then press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button, select the [File Options] menu tab, Set the Multi Slide Show music. and then press the OK button.

  • Page 93: Protecting Images

    File Options ( If you chose [All], the Protect All window The Delete function deletes unprotected images premanently. Delete Before you run the Delete function, store all important shots appears. Select [Lock] to protect all Protect images. Select [Unlock] to remove Face List Edit :Edit Ranking on a computer.

  • Page 94: Face List Edit

    File Options ( Voice memo Face List Edit You can arrange or delete portrait images in Smart Album according You can add your voice to a stored still image. to their ranking. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.

  • Page 95: Dpof

    File Options ( DPOF Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information in DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing a stored image. information in your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures 1. Press the Up / Down button, select the to be printed and how many prints to make.
  • Page 96 File Options ( Index Print size Images (except for movie clips and voice files) are printed as index You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the type. memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.

  • Page 97: Copy To Card

    File Options ( Copy To Card If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images from the internal memory (About 8MB max), This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording the [Copy to Card] command copies only some of the images and then displays the [Memory Full] message.

  • Page 98: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that Easy printing supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera in Play- directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. back mode to a Pictbridge, you can print a picture easily.

  • Page 99: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting You can select the images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Qual- ity, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Setting the Number of Copies to Print Images :One Photo...

  • Page 100: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : Reset Important notes Resets user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not 1. Use the Up / Down button to select use or store this unit in the following locations. Date :Auto the [Reset] menu tab, and then press...
  • Page 101 - Take a picture to test the camera’s condition and prepare an extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may return to the default settings because the battery has discharged.

  • Page 102: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [File Error] File error. Delete the file. [Card Error] Memory card error. Memory card error. Contact a camera service center. Turn off the camera power and turn it on again. Insert the memory card again.

  • Page 103: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Camera does not take images when you press the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The camera doesn’t switch on The memory card has not been formatted There is low battery capacity Format the memory card (p.68) Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
  • Page 104 Before contacting a service center The flash does not fire No image on external screen Flash off mode has been selected The external screen has not been connected properly to the camera Disengage flash off mode Check the connection cables The camera mode can't use the flash There are incorrect files on the memory card Refer to the FLASH instructions.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Specifi cations Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD Exposure - Control : Program AE - Effective Pixel : Approx. 13.8 Mega-pixel - Metering : Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, - Total Pixel : Approx. 14.5 Mega-pixel Face Detection AE - Compensation : ±2EV (1/3EV steps) Lens - Focal Length : Schneider-Kreuznach Lens - ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,...
  • Page 106 320x240 (60FPS & 30FPS & 15FPS) 1113 1558 3116 · Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and Time Trimming may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Storage - Media Effect - Effect : Photo Style Selector, Smart Filter, Image ·Internal memory : About 8MB flash memory...

  • Page 107: Software

    (396 g) (without battery and card) Operating - 32~104°F (0 ~ 40°C) Temperature Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Intelli-studio, Adobe Reader, Samsung RAW Converter Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 108: For Windows Users

    Transferring files to your Windows computer For Windows users Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty. Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
  • Page 109 1. Insert the installation CD into a compatible CD-ROM drive. Transferring files to your PC Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be 2. When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera recognized as a removable drive. Installer to start installation.
  • Page 110 Transferring files to your Windows computer 2. Turn on the camera. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) - The computer recognizes the camera automatically. The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista / 7 is similar. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer.
  • Page 111 Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Once you have installed the Intelli-studio on your PC, the Intelli-studio starts automatically when a camera is connected to your PC. If Intelli-studio does not start after you have connected the camera to your PC, double-click the Intelli-studio icon on your Windows desktop. Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files.

  • Page 112: Transferring Files To Your Mac Computer

    Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files to your Mac computer For Mac users Icon Description When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the Open menus computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer Display files in the selected folder files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
  • Page 113 Transferring files to your Mac computer 1. Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files.

  • Page 114: Using The Samsung Raw Converter

    Displays the color layers of the selected image. Preview window Displays the selected image. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung RAW Converter for further information. You can download the Samsung RAW Converter program for Macintosh from the Samsung website.

  • Page 115: Correcting The Exposure

    Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure The Samsung RAW Converter lets you retain the best features of an image as you make changes to the RAW file. The following images show how you can change the exposure of an image using the Samsung RAW Converter.

  • Page 116: Editing Jpeg/Tiff Fi Les The Same As Raw Fi Les

    Editing JPEG/TIFF fi les the same as RAW fi les Saving the RAW fi les into JPEG or TIFF format Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can edit JPEG/TIFF files in the You can save the RAW files in JPEG or TIFF format using the same way as RAW files.

  • Page 117: Faq

    Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Main- tenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries cable.
  • Page 118 Support.) If you can’t change the menu by yourself, contact to the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on development of...

  • Page 119: Fcc Notice

    Model No. : SAMSUNG HZ50W are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park NJ radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Telephone No.

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