Samsung WB 5000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WB5000...
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to ammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in re or injury. - Use battery with the correct speci cation for the camera. - Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in re.
  • Page 5 Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Recording HD (High De nition) movie clips Recording the movie clip without sound Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Focus lock Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button Zoom W/T Lever Diopter adjustment lever...
  • Page 6 Contents Display Language Setting the Grid Line Function Description Start up image Display Bright Quick view Display SAVE Settings Formatting a memory Initialisation Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type...
  • Page 7 About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure Handling the JPEG/TIFF les as you edit RAW les Saving the RAW les into JPEG or TIFF...
  • Page 8: System Chart

    Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
  • Page 9: Identi Cation Of Features

    Identi cation of features Front & Top Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) AF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Microphone Flash pop-up button (p.33) Lens Shutter button Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) Built-in ash (p.33) Diopter adjustment lever (p.33) Hook for neck strap (p.10) Speaker Terminal cover USB / AV / DC...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Back Electronic View nder (EVF) (p.35) LCD monitor Video shooting button EVF/LCD button (p.34) MENU button Play mode button Smart dial (p.11) Mode Dial POWER button Hook for neck strap AE lock/image protection button (p.33) Exposure compensation button (p.34) OK/AF point button (p.36)
  • Page 11 Identification of features Attaching the neck strap Attach the neck strap as shown below. Ensure that the neck strap is attached correctly, or the camera may fall. Attaching a lens cap to the camera 1. Insert the lens cap string into the hole in the lens cap.
  • Page 12 Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber Tripod socket cover lever Push the battery chamber cover lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. Battery chamber Battery chamber cover Memory card slot Battery holder Smart dial When pressing the Smart Dial •...
  • Page 13: Mode Icon

    Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Power Source

    Movie Approx. 70 MIN 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate These gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods. Important information about battery usage. When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
  • Page 15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Use a USB cable with the correct speci cation. If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : connect the camera directly to the PC. If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time : remove other device.
  • Page 16: The Lcd Monitor

    Connecting to a Power Source Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force it. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.
  • Page 17: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal. Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.
  • Page 18 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image les from being deleted or formatted.
  • Page 19: When Using The Camera For The First Time

    When using the camera for the rst time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the rst time. When the camera is turned on for the rst time, a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language.
  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Memory card icon / Internal memory icon Camera shake compensation / Icons...
  • Page 21: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. White Balance WB Fine-tuning Functions Sound Face Detection Display Photo Size...
  • Page 22: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode Selecting modes You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera. How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.
  • Page 23: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode( The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1.
  • Page 24: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Program mode ( Selecting the Smart Auto mode will con gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually con gure all functions. 1. Select the Program mode by using the Mode dial.
  • Page 25: How To Use The Manual Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Manual mode ( The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1. Select the Manual mode by using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Select an aperture value or shutter speed by turning the Smart Dial.
  • Page 26: How To Use The Nightscene Modes

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Nightscene modes ( Select this mode at night or in low light conditions. 1. Select the Nightscene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
  • Page 27: How To Use The Scene Modes

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily con gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the desired mode.
  • Page 28: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. 1. Take a picture from the angle you choose. - A guide appears round the sides of the picture.
  • Page 29: Recording Hd (High De Nition) Movie Clips

    Starting the recording mode Recording HD (High De nition) movie clips You can record HD (High De nition) movie clips. (1280X720HQ, 30 fps) H.264(MPEG4.AVC) is a standard for the digital video codec. It supports a high quality movie clip in a small le size. 1.
  • Page 30: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to con rm focus and ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [Lightly press the shutter button] The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
  • Page 31: Focus Lock

    Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
  • Page 32: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for record- ing a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory al- lows.
  • Page 33 Zoom W/T Lever WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in optical zoom mode to see subjects in the distance. Continue to move the Zoom W/T lever to the left to disable optical zoom. [TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] Digital zoom WIDE...
  • Page 34: Diopter Adjustment Lever

    Diopter adjustment lever When the electronic view nder is out of focus, the user can achieve the clearest focus by turning the diopter adjustment lever. (p.35) AEL/Image protection button ( An exposure value can be saved prior to shooting when the AEL button is pressed.
  • Page 35: Exposure Compensation Button

    Exposure compensation button This camera adjusts the appropriate amount of exposure automatically for a shooting situation. The user can use the exposure compensation button to shoot with excessive exposure (bright images) or insuf cient exposure (dark images). The range of exposure com- pensation is -2 to +2 (EV), and can be set with intervals of 1/3 EV.
  • Page 36: Menu Button

    EVF/LCD button Using the electronic view nder (EVF) The electronic view nder shows the same display as the LCD monitor, and is used when it is dif cult for the user to see the LCD monitor due to bright lighting. Pressing the EVF/LCD button will switch between the electronic view nder and the LCD moni- tor.
  • Page 37: Ok/Af Point Button

    OK/AF point button ( ) When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shift- ing the cursor to the sub menu or for con rming data. This button is used when moving to or saving the changed data on the menu screen.
  • Page 38: Macro / Down Button Setup

    Info (DISP) / Up button Histogram/Grid Window ( Histogram Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. If the bars in the histogram are higher towards the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark.
  • Page 39 Macro ( ) / Down button How to Set Focus Manually If it is diffi cult to get the automatic focus to work (for example in low light), you can manually control the focus. 1. Press the Macro button to enable manual focus.
  • Page 40 Macro ( ) / Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode ( o : Selectable, Mode Normal Auto Macro Macro Focus range is automatically selected in [Smart Auto] mode. : In nity focus range) Mode Super Manual Macro Focus SCENE Super Normal...
  • Page 41: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the fl ash ( ) /LEFT button operates as the fl...
  • Page 42 Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode If the subject or background is dark, the Auto ash camera ash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the Auto & Red eye camera ash will work automatically and will reduction reduce the red-eye effect by using the red- eye reduction function.
  • Page 43: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.
  • Page 44 Functions ( Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the menus below: Mode Menu White Balance WB Fine-tuning Face Detection Face Tone Face Retouch Photo Size / Movie Size Quality / Frame Rate D-Range Exp.
  • Page 45: Functions

    Functions ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. 2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Functions] menu and press the Right/OK button. White Balance WB Fine-tuning Functions Sound Face Detection...
  • Page 46: White Balance

    Functions ( White balance The white balance is a function that makes adjustments in accordance with the lighting conditions and colours of a scene so that the white in the photograph appears white. The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural depending on the lighting conditions.
  • Page 47: Fine-Tuning The White Balance

    Functions ( What is colour temperature? The colour of the light changes to blue when the colour temperature goes up, but it changes to red when the colour temperature goes down. The change in the colour of the light is indicated in kelvins (K) and is called the colour temperature.
  • Page 48: Face Detection

    Functions ( Face Detection If you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face. When focusing on a human face, the brightness of the face is also adjusted. You can also capture natural facial expressions by using self portrait.
  • Page 49 Functions ( Smart face detection The camera registers the frequently detected faces of up to 17 people. Focus and exposure for the registered faces are adjusted automatically in order of priority. The order of priority for the registered faces can be checked in graphs. However, the smart face detection function is available only when inserting an external memory card.
  • Page 50: Face Tone

    Functions ( Smile Shot The camera automatically takes a picture by detecting the face of the subject although you don’t press the shutter button. If you press the Shutter button, the picture is taken in the normal way. When taking a picture of smile shot, showing teethes or keeping the smiley face of your subject helps detecting the smile face of the subject.
  • Page 51: Image Size

    Functions ( Image Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Still image mode Icon 4000x 3984x 3968x 3264x Size 3000 2656 2232 2448 Movie clip mode Icon 640x480 Size 1280x720HQ Photo Size Back Move [ STILL IMAGE mode ] The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.
  • Page 52: Dynamic Range

    Functions ( Dynamic range The dynamic range can be set to an image for shooting. When you use the dynamic range, detailed expressions of dark areas and bright areas can be achieved. The level of brightness adjustment of [D-Range Exp.2] is set higher than [D-Range Exp.1] If the dynamic range is set too high, a noise may occur.
  • Page 53: Drive Mode

    Functions ( Drive mode You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). [Single] ( : Take one picture only. [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is re- leased. [High-speed] ( ) : Continuous shooting is available while press- ing and holding the Shutter button (About 5.5 frames per second).
  • Page 54: Auto Focus Type

    Functions ( Auto Focus type You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused [Multi AF] ( ) : This camera selects all of available AF point from the 9 AF points.
  • Page 55: Photo Style Selector

    Functions ( Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. Press the Shutter button to take an image. Style mode Icon Normal...
  • Page 56: Image Adjust

    Functions ( Image Adjust Contrast You can change the contrast of the image. 1. Select [Contrast] by pressing the Up/Down button. 2. Change the contrast by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an image. When Negative in photo style is set, contrast is not available. Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take.
  • Page 57: Image Stabilization

    Functions ( Image Stabilization This feature allows you to minimize camera shake while taking a picture. [OIS] ( ) : Performs optical image stabilization. [DUAL IS] ( ) : Performs optical image stabilization and digital image stabilization simultaneously. [DIS] ( ) : Performs digital image stabilization.
  • Page 58: Key Mapping

    Functions ( Key mapping A desired AEL button can be set. [AEL]: Shooting is available while the exposure is being locked. [AFL]: Shooting is available while the focus is being locked. [AEL + AFL]: Shooting is available while the exposure and the focus are locked. [AF-On]: This function is a replacement for pressing the shutter halfway down (metering and autofocus).
  • Page 59: Voice Recording

    Functions ( Voice Recording A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (maximum 8 hours at once) allows. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (maximum 8 hours at once) allows.
  • Page 60: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    Functions ( Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie without voice. Select [Off] of [Voice] menu in the Movie clip mode. ( ) icon will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button and a movie will record for as long as the memory capacity allows without voice.
  • Page 61: Setting User Mode

    Functions ( Setting user mode You can use your own shooting mode by saving the shooting options which are set in the [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] and [Manual] modes. Set a desired option and save the setting information. How to set the user mode 1.
  • Page 62: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sound ( Volume You can select a volume of start up sound, shutter sound, beep...
  • Page 63: Af Sound

    Sound ( AF sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shut- ter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [AF sound] sub menu : [Off], [On]* Self Portrait This occurs when it automatically detects the location of the subject’s face when taking a self-portrait.
  • Page 64: Setting The Grid Line

    Display ( Setting the Grid Line You can set the type of grid displayed on the histogram/grid window. (p.36) – [Grid Line] sub menus: [+]: [3 X 3]: [X]: Function Description You can select whether the function de- scription can be displayed on the window in recording mode.
  • Page 65: Quick View

    Display ( Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images.
  • Page 66: Settings

    Settings ( Formatting a memory This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. - Sub menus [No]* : The memory will not be formatted.
  • Page 67: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas.
  • Page 68: Imprinting The Recording Date

    Settings ( Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image le. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image le.
  • Page 69: Auto Focus Lamp

    Settings ( Auto Focus lamp You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. - Sub menus [Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions. [On]* : The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions.
  • Page 70: Setting The Usb

    Settings ( - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV.
  • Page 71: Playing Back A Still Image

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
  • Page 72: Movie Clip Capture Function

    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the OK button while playing the movie clip. Then press the Down button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name.
  • Page 73: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Playback mode Voice Memo DPOF Protect Folder name & File name Memory card indicator Battery Histogram Aperture value F2.8 ~ F8.0 Shutter speed 16 ~ 1/2,000 Flash Image size 4000x3000 ~ 320x240...
  • Page 74: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( Smart Album You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
  • Page 75 Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( Details of Each Category Category Description Categorized depending on the le type (e.g., Type picture, video, or voice) Categorized depending on the sequence of Date recorded dates. Colour Categorized depending on the main color. Categorized depending on the sequence of Week recorded weeks.
  • Page 76: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. Info (DISP) button Info (DISP) button Play &...
  • Page 77: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    Left / Right / Down / MENU button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
  • Page 78: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as fol- lows.
  • Page 79 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu One Photo Images All Photos...
  • Page 80: 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 and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( menu tab and press the OK button.
  • Page 81: Rotating An Image

    Edit ( After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller size than original image. Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 82: Image Adjust

    Edit ( Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Image Adjust 1.
  • Page 83 Edit ( Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the brightness will be displayed. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button.
  • Page 84: View

    View ( You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large amount of content such as pictures and videos. 1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the desired menu. 3.
  • Page 85: Selecting Images

    Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images You can select image to view 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button. [All] : All images saved in the Memory are played back.
  • Page 86: Setting Play Interval

    Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Setting play interval Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired interval.
  • Page 87: Protecting Images

    File Options ( Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
  • Page 88: Registering Faces

    File Options ( Registering faces You can register faces amongst portrait shots. Registered faces can be viewed by categorizing the priority in Smart Album. However, the face registration function can be used only when inserting an external memory card. For a portrait shot 1.
  • Page 89: Recycle Bin

    File Options ( Recycle Bin You can activate the [Recycle Bin] function or restore photos saved in the recycle bin. By turning on this function, you can temporar- ily save photos up to a total 10MB capacity. You can also restore photos from the recycle bin.
  • Page 90: Dpof

    File Options ( DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back.
  • Page 91 File Options ( Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select the [Index] menu and press the Right button again.
  • Page 92: Copy To Card

    File Options ( Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by pressing the Up / Down button. And then press the Right button.
  • Page 93: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.
  • Page 94: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    PictBridge : Picture Selection You can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.
  • Page 95: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : Reset Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 96 - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare 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 adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged.
  • Page 97: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.65) [Card Locked] The memory card is locked SD/SDHC memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the...
  • Page 98: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries. (p.15) Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases while in use The battery is exhausted Insert fresh batteries.
  • Page 99 Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Dis-engage flash off mode The camera mode can't use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.40) Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings Reset the date and time correctly The camera buttons do not operate...
  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifi cations Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 12.47 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 12.7 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : Schneider-Kreuznach Lens f = 4.6 ~ 110.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 26 ~ 624mm), 24X Zoom - F No.
  • Page 101 4000x 3984x 3968x 3264x 2592x 3000 2656 2232 2448 1944 These figures are measured under Samsung standard condi- tions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Effect 2048x 1920x 1024x 1536 1080 Image Play - Capacity (1GB Size)
  • Page 102: Software

    - Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. - Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of...
  • Page 103: Software Notes

    Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later It is not compatible with Windows XP and Vista 64-bit Edition. Samsung is not responsible for any defects or damages caused by the use of unauthorized computer including an assembled PC. QuickTime Player 7.6 : H.264(MPEG4.AVC) playback...
  • Page 104: About The Software

    After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software.
  • Page 105: Setting Up The Application Software

    After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1.
  • Page 106 Setting up the application software 4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.6 in the order shown. 5. Install the Samsung RAW Converter in the order shown. QuickTime Player 7.6 cannot be installed under Windows 2000.
  • Page 107 Setting up the application software 6. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 7. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP / Vista, an image viewer program will open.
  • Page 108: Starting Pc Mode

    Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
  • Page 109 SAM_0003 SAM_0004 SAM_0005 - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them.
  • Page 110: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on.
  • Page 111: Samsung Master

    Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.
  • Page 112 Image display window : A selected image displays in this window. Preview window : You can preview the changed image. A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
  • Page 113 Frame display window : You can insert multi media in this window. Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can’t play back in the Sam- sung Master. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
  • Page 114: Using The Samsung Raw Converter

    Adjusts the saturation and highlights of the selected image. Histogram Displays the colour layers of the selected image. Preview window Displays the selected image. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung RAW Converter for further information. Adjusts the contrast. Changes the colour. Adjusts the sharpness.
  • Page 115: Correcting The Exposure

    Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure The main feature of the Samsung RAW Converter is that you can keep the best quality of the images as you make changes to the RAW files while editing. After making changes to the brightness or contrast, you can still obtain the same result whichever you change first.
  • Page 116: Handling The Jpeg/Tiff Les As You Edit Raw Les

    Using the Samsung RAW Converter Handling the JPEG/TIFF les as you edit RAW les Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can handle the JPEG/TIFF files as you edit RAW files. You can adjust the white balance, sharp- ness, and reducing the noise is also available. The following images show how the contrast was changed on the TIFF image using the Samsung RAW Converter.
  • Page 117: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is com- patible with MAC OS 10.4. 3.
  • Page 118: Faq

    Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.
  • Page 119 When you can not playback the recorded movie clip on your computer. When you can not playback the recorded movie clip on your computer, it is mostly caused by the video codec installed on the computer. [How to playback the H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clips] •...
  • Page 120: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer. If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. - Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the Samsung Master icon on the Taskbar.
  • Page 121: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly prod- uct activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on development of envi-...

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