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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    The contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.
  • Page 3 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
  • Page 5 Contents 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 Command Lever How to use the Command lever mode Function Description / Info / Up button...
  • Page 6 Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Self Portrait Setup menu Display Language Setting the Grid Line Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image Display brightness Quick view Display Save Settings Formatting a memory Initialisation Recycle Bin...
  • Page 7 AVC) playback Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC APPENDIX Specifi cations Important notes Warning indicator...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents 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 Identifi cation of features Front & Top Mode dial Flash AF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Lens Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) POWER button Speaker Microphone HDMI connection terminal HDMI connection terminal note To connect to the HDMI connection terminal, use the HDMI cable only.

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor

    Identifi cation of features Back Shutter button Camera status lamp LCD monitor Command Lever USB / AV / DC terminal Fn / Delete button 5-function button Play mode / Print button E (Effect) button Camera strap...

  • Page 11: Bottom

    Memory card slot Battery holder Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Tripod socket 5 Function button Function Description / Information / Up button Flash / Left button Macro /Play & Pause / Down button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button...
  • Page 12 Identifi cation of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status – For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking – For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source

    When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Conditions Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
  • Page 14 Connecting to a power source Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the AC cable. Using an AC cable: Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable.
  • Page 15 Charging error Orange LED is off or blinking – If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at the same time. This is because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery

    (+/-). – When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force it. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover. There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator Low battery...

  • Page 17: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.84) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
  • Page 18 The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
  • Page 19 Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the fi rst time. When the camera is turned on for the fi 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. X5.0 X5.0 1/30 1/30 F3.3 F3.3 & 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 <Image & Full Status> Description Optical/Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate Number of available shots...

  • Page 21: Starting The Recording Mode

    Scene mode 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. (If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture.) Beauty Shot mode 5.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Program Mode

    How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well exposed image in dim conditions. 1. Select the DUAL IS mode by using the Mode dial.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Beauty Shot Mode

    7. Capture images in Recording mode by pressing the Shutter button. How to use the Scene modes Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. (p. 56) 1. Select the Scene mode by using the Mode dial.
  • Page 24 For taking pictures in cafes and restaurants. How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Description 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.

  • Page 25: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the Recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time(maximum of 29 minutes) of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial.

  • Page 26: Recording The Movie Clip Without Sound

    Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    How to use the Smart Auto mode The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1. Select Smart Auto mode by using the Mode dial.

  • Page 28: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (see page 23), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 36), spot metering (see page 42), exposure compensation (see page 31) or ACB (see page 53) function.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Shutter Button

    Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 50X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right to see the subject closer. Digital zoom TELE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right once again in optical 10x zoom mode to enable digital zoom (software tele).
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Command Lever

    For detailed information on setting the command lever, refer to Page 52. - If you set the exposure to [-], exposure will not be properly performed. If you set the exposure to [+], the LCD monitor may look too white, and it may not be possible to capture a good image.

  • Page 33: Function Description / Info / Up Button

    & histograms. Grid If you focus on the subject using a variety of horizontal or vertical grids, you will be able to take pictures at better angles, checking size, horizontality, or proportions. For information on types of grid and how to set them, refer to Page 82.

  • Page 34: Macro / Down Button

    ) / Down button While the menu is showing, press the Down button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not showing, you can use the Macro( )/Down button to take macro pictures.
  • Page 35 Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W: Wide, T: Tele) Mode Auto ( Focus Type Auto macro ( W: 5 ~ Infi nity Focus range T: 100 ~ Infi nity Mode Program / Manual (...

  • Page 36: Flash / Left Button

    2. Press the Flash button until the desired fl ash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. A fl ash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct fl ash to suit the environment.
  • Page 37 fl ash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction reduction function. The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light. Fill in fl ash The intensity of the fl ash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.

  • Page 38: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Self-timer ( ) / Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Self-timer ( ) / Right button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.
  • Page 39 Stopping the detection (Do not move) (after 2 sec.) *1: The camera detects the subject’s movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shutter button, so confi rm the composition within 6 seconds. *2: Move your body or hands fully.

  • Page 40: Menu / Ok Button

    Pressing the MENU button. <Menu off> OK button – When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confi rming data. RECORDING Command Lever Flash EVC...

  • Page 41: Fn Button

    - Press the Fn button twice in some modes. Page 2. Select a desired menu by pressing the Up/Down button. And then a sub menu will be displayed on the bottom left side of the LCD monitor. p.41 p.41 p.42 p.42...

  • Page 42: Focus Area

    Fn button and select [Selection AF]. Then the focus mark setting window will appear. Even if you turn off the power and turn on it again, the previous setting will be maintained. [Selection AF] is not available when operating the [Face Detection] function.

  • Page 43: Fn Button: Frame Rate

    15 FPS H.264 H.264 If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the [Spot] metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use exposure compensation. Metering...

  • Page 44: Fn Button: Drive Mode

    If less than 30 pictures are available in the memory, the motion capture is not available. It is best to use a tripod for the [AEB] shooting as the time to save each image fi le is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur.

  • Page 45: Fn Button: Iso

    ISO value increases, making the image appear coarse. When the ISO 3200 menu is selected, the image size is fi xed to under 3M. When [Motion Capture] is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. [ISO] is enabled only in [Program] or [Manual] mode.

  • Page 46: Fn Button: Aperture Value

    Larger aperture values make both the object and background sharp. Setting up the Aperture Value Press the Fn button. Then press the command lever to the left or right to set the aperture value. White paper Fn button: Shutter Speed This mode will set the shutter speed for automatic exposure in manual mode.

  • Page 47: Fn Button: Face Detection

    - Camera doesn’t detect a face as the conditions are too dark or too bright. - The distance between the camera and object is too great. - If there is refl ection of the light or the back light that are too bright. The maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m (Wide).
  • Page 48 - If the environmental light is too bright or too dark to detect the face of the subject. - When the camera is far from the subject. (Orange colored focusing mark) - If there is refl ection of the light or the back light that are too bright.

  • Page 49: E (Effect) Button

    E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Available Effects, by recording mode Mode E button ( : Selectable) Mode E button The E button will not operate in Voice recording mode, [Smart...

  • Page 50: Colour

    E (Effect) button: Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without an image editing software. Press the E button in an available mode. 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button.

  • Page 51: Sharpness

    R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. – Up/Down button: Selects R, G, B – Left/Right button: Changes the values Press the E button in the [Program], [Manual] mode. Sharpness 1. Select the Sharpness( ) menu by...

  • Page 52: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu Sub menu EV(A, S) Command Lever Flash EVC +1.0, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -1.0...

  • Page 53: Command Lever

    In [Auto], [DUAL IS], [Beauty Shot], [Smart Auto], [Scene], or [Movie] mode, the [Flash EVC] feature is disabled. If the subject is too close or the sensitivity is too high, changing the value to a negative value (-) may not have any effect.

  • Page 54: Quality

    Sub menu Super Fine File Format JPEG This fi le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and graphics because it can compress the fi...

  • Page 55: Ois (Optical Image Stabilization)

    – When the battery is low. If you operate OIS function using a tripod, the image can be blurred by the vibration of the sensor of the OIS. Turn off the OIS function when you use a tripod. If the camera is subjected to an impact, the LCD monitor can be affected.

  • Page 56: Voice Recording

    1. Press the Play & Pause ( Move to pause recording. 00:01:00 00:01:00 2. Press the Play & Pause ( 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the Shutter button again. 00:00:00 Record Exit <Voice recording mode> Stop ) button <Pausing the voice recording>...

  • Page 57: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    Press the Shutter button and a movie will record for as long as the memory capacity allows without voice. Scene mode Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. Press the MENU button and select a desired sub menu.

  • Page 58: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Left button. To fast forward the movie clip, press the Right button. – To stop playback of the movie clip, press the Play & Pause ( button, and then press the Left or Right button. Video fi les (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)) recorded with another camera cannot be played back.

  • Page 59: On Camera Movie Trimming

    – To resume playback of the voice fi le, press the Play & Pause – To rewind the voice fi le while it is playing, press the Left button. To fast forward the voice fi le, press the Right button.

  • Page 60: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Starting play mode Playing back a voice memo 1. Select a still image that has the voice memo. 2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button to play back the voice memo. – To pause the voice memo, while playing it back, press the Play &...

  • Page 61: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. You can turn the power on with the Play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode. Press the Play mode button again to turn off the camera.
  • Page 62 – You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the top left of the LCD monitor. (If the image is not an enlarged view, the indicator will not be displayed.) You can also check the area of enlargement.

  • Page 63: Info / Up Button

    Press the Down button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor. – If a still image with a voice memo, a voice fi le, or a movie clip is playing · In Stop mode: ·...

  • Page 64: Left / Right / Menu / Ok Button

    While the menu is not showing, press the Left button to select the previous image. – Right button: While the menu is showing, the Right button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the Right button to select the next image.

  • Page 65: E (Effect) Button: Resize

    Move Exit – If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. – If the memory capacity is insuffi cient to store the resized image, a...

  • Page 66: E (Effect) Button: Rotating An Image

    If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image. E (Effect) button: Colour It is possible to add colour effects to your images by using this button. ROTATE ROTATE 1 Press the Play mode button and press the E button.

  • Page 67: Acb

    Colour – Up/Down button: Selects R, G, B – Left/Right button: Changes the values E (Effect) button: Image editing 1. Press the Play button and press the E button. 2. Select ( Custom Color Custom Color You can automatically adjust the brightness of the dark area, caused by under exposure to the light source.

  • Page 68: Face Retouch

    [Face Retouch] will be displayed. 2. Change the Face Retouch by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the OK button and the image will be saved as a new fi le name. Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image.

  • Page 69: Noise Effect

    Add Noise Add Noise Back ※ See page 39 about using the remote control in recording mode. Button for moving up : Move to the previous thumbnail page. Button for moving left/right : Move to the left/right image in the thumbnail screen or Smart Album.

  • Page 70: The Lcd Monitor

    Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the Play mode button or Shutter button.

  • Page 71: Starting The Slide Show

    [Repeat Play]: The slide show is 3. Press the OK button and the slideshow will be started. – To pause the slide show while playing it back, press the Play & Pause ( – Pressing the Play & Pause ( show to restart.

  • Page 72: Selecting Images

    Interval 3. Press the OK button to confi rm the Music setting. Back – When the effect is selected, the background music is changed according to the default setting of the effect. Effect Calm Sweet Rural Vivid...

  • Page 73: Setting Play Interval

    The loading time depends on the image size and quality. While the slide show is playing, only the fi rst frame of a movie fi le is displayed. While the slide show is playing, the voice recording fi le will not display.

  • Page 74: Playback

    Back <Voice memo menu> <Ready for recording> – Once you press the shutter button, the voice will record for 10 seconds. – To stop the recording, press the Shutter button. Smart Album You can easily categorize or search a large amount of content such as pictures and videos.
  • Page 75 Categorized depending on the fi le type Type (e.g., picture, video, or voice) Searching or Deleting Files 1. Move the Thumbnail lever to the left in the Smart File Format Album window. 2. Each time you move the Thumbnail lever to the left, the fi...

  • Page 76: Protecting Images

    Select an image. – Zoom T/W Lever: Protect / release the image. – OK button: Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear. [All]: Protect / release all saved images. – If you protect an image, the protect...

  • Page 77: Deleting Images

    DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo labs. This function is not available for movie clips and voice recording fi les. When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the Delete All? left and right side of the image may not be printed.
  • Page 78 fi les. – Zoom T/W Lever: Select a number of prints. [Cancel]: Cancel the print setup. 4. Press the OK button to confi rm the setting. If an image carries DPOF instructions, the DPOF ( Index PLAYBACK Images (except for movie clips and voice fi le) are printed as index...
  • Page 79 Select an image. – Zoom T/W Lever: Change the print size. – OK button: Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear. [All Pics]: Change print size of all saved – Zoom T/W Lever: Select a print size.

  • Page 80: Copy To Card

    Playback ( Copy To Card This enables you to copy image fi les, movie clips and voice recording fi les 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 81: 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 menus marked * are set to the default value. Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 82: Beep Sound

    – [Beep Sound] sub menus: [Off], [Sound 1]*, [Sound 2], [Sound 3] AF Sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status.

  • Page 83: Setup Menu

    Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode. The menus marked * are set to the default value. Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Back image with the [Start Image] in the [RESIZE] menu in the play mode. – The start-up image will not be deleted by [Delete] or [Format] menu. – The User images will be deleted by [Reset] menu. DISPLAY Display brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness.

  • Page 85: Quick View

    Be sure to run [Format] on the following types of memory card. – A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card – A memory card that has a fi le this camera can’t recognise or one that DISPLAY has been taken from another camera.

  • Page 86: Initialisation

    The Recycle Bin function only works with photos. When you delete all fi les at once, the fi les are not saved in the Recycle Bin. When the Recycle bin is full of space, it removes photos in sequence from the fi rst deleted photo.

  • Page 87: File Name

    Back [Date&Time]: The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image fi le. The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The imprint function is applied only to still images. Depending on the manufacturer and print mode, the date printed on an image may not be printed correctly.

  • Page 88: Auto Power Off

    [Off]: Do not want to use the Power Off function. [1min], [3min]*, [5min], [10min]: The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time specifi ed. – After replacing the battery, the [Power Off] setting will be preserved.

  • Page 89: Auto Focus Lamp

    – There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction. – If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to centre it. – When the camera is connected to an external monitor, some parts of the image may not be displayed.

  • Page 90: Hdmi Size

    [Printer]: Sets printer connection mode if the connected external device HDMI cable As the above picture, do not use the AV cable at the same time if you connect HDMI to HDTV. When you connect HDMI to HDTV, please connect only HDMI cable and remove the AV cable.

  • Page 91: Anynet+(Cec)

    2. TV turns on as soon as the power button is pressed on the camera. 3. If there is no picture after turning on the TV, press the source button on the TV remote control to change to the HDMI mode.

  • Page 92: 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 fi les cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.

  • Page 93: Pictbridge: Picture Selection

    3. Use the Up/Down button to select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. – Select [One Pic] or [All Pics]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below. 100-0010 100-0010 ▲...

  • Page 94: Pictbridge: Reset

    Back damage caused by inappropriate use. – 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 95: System Requirements

    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 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4.AVC) playback...

  • Page 96: About The Software

    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 files with this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Application Software

    Click the [Samsung Camera Installer] menu in the Auto run frame. 2. Install the DirectX by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a latest version of DirectX was installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed.
  • Page 98 Setting up the application software 4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.5 in the order shown. QuickTime Player 7.5 cannot be installed under Window 2000. 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera.

  • Page 99: 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 100 Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection. When you upload a fi le that is not taken by this camera to the Removable Disk, the [File Error!] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the Play mode, and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.

  • Page 101: Removing The Removable Disk

    (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a fi le. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has fi nished blinking and is constantly on.

  • Page 102: Samsung Master

    Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip. This software is only compatible with Windows. To run the Samsung Master, double click the Samsung Master icon on the desktop.
  • Page 103 3 Media type selection menu: You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu. 4 Preview window: You can preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. 5 Zoom bar: You can change preview size.
  • Page 104 [Set Text]: You can insert texts. [Narrate]: You can insert a narration. [Produce]: You can save the edited multi media as a new fi le name. You can select AVI, Windows media (wmv) and Windows media (asf) fi le types.

  • Page 105: 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 compatible with MAC OS 10.3 or later.

  • Page 106: Specifi Cations

    Wide 5cm ~ 50cm 50cm ~ Infi nity Tele 200cm ~ Infi nity 100cm ~ 200cm 100cm ~ Infi nity 100cm ~ Infi nity Shutter – Auto: 1/8 ~ 1/1,500 sec – Program: 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec – Manual: 16 ~ 1/1,500 sec –...
  • Page 107 4000x3000 3984x2656 3968x2232 3264x2448 2592x1944 2048x1536 Super Fine Fine Normal These fi gures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. E Button – Recording Effect: Photo Style Selector: Normal, Classic, Calm, Cool, Retro, Forest, Vivid, Soft Color Effect: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue,...

  • Page 108: Important Notes

    Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (like naphthalene and mothballs), high temperature and high humidity. Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
  • Page 109 – If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or may permanently damage the unit.

  • Page 110: Warning Indicator

    Insert and format the memory card. (p.84) [ Card Locked! ] • The memory card is locked. SD/SDHC memory card: Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card. [ No Card! ] • A memory card is not inserted.

  • Page 111: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The images are unclear. • A picture was taken of a subject without setting an appropriate macro mode. Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image. • Taking a picture beyond the fl ash range.
  • Page 112 • The camera mode can’t use the fl ash. Refer to the FLASH instruction. (p.35-36) 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.

  • Page 113: Faq

    This phenomenon does not affect the quality of the recorded image and it is not a malfunction. A vertical line appears on the LCD screen when taking a picture of a bright object. • If a subject is exposing bright lights, a gray, black, red or purple vertical line may appear.
  • Page 114 Refer to the security program instructions about how to temporarily disable the program. Case 8 The camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer. When the camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer, the computer may not recognise the camera.
  • Page 115 If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start the PC. The Legacy USB Support is in the BIOS setup menu.

  • Page 116: Fcc Notice

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –...

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