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  • Page 1 HZ25W...
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    A/S centre. 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 Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high tem- peratures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. Do not re the ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
  • Page 5 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 AEL/Image protection button...
  • Page 6 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 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 format Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC...
  • Page 8: System Chart

    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

    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 terminal...
  • 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)
  • 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

    During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the Conditions AC cable.
  • Page 15 It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.
  • Page 16: The Lcd Monitor

    When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown.
  • 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.65) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
  • Page 18 By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
  • Page 19: When Using The Camera For The First 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 /...
  • Page 21: How To Use The Menu

    Shutter Sound Sound Beep Sound Display AF Sound Settings Self-Portrait Exit Change 4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Press the Volume Start Sound...
  • 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

    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 24: How To Use The Program Mode

    How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority mode ( When the user con gures the aperture value or shutter speed, an ap- propriate aperture value or shutter speed is con gured automatically. When the user con gures an aperture value, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
  • 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

    3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image. How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. 1. Select the Beauty Shot mode by using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2.
  • 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

    How to use the Movie clip mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time(maximum 20 minutes at once) of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial.
  • Page 29: Recording Hd (High De Nition) Movie Clips

    Up / Down button and press the OK button. 7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button. Back Move 8. Press the OK bu tton. You can record a movie without sound. See p.59 for further details.
  • Page 30: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Shooting against the light : It is best to take pictures with the sun in the background. Taking pictures against the sun may make the picture come out dark.
  • 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

    120X. 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 24x zoom mode to enable digital zoom (software tele).
  • 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.
  • Page 34: Diopter Adjustment Lever

    The AEL button can be used for AFL, AEL/AFL, and AF (see page 57 for setting procedure). In the playback mode, this button can be used as an image protec- tion button ( ) (p. 86). Flash pop-up button...
  • Page 35: Exposure Compensation Button

    (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. How to set exposure compensation 1. Press the exposure compensation button in the shooting mode.
  • Page 36: Menu 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

    D-Range Exp. Exit Change Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. [Filming screen] White Balance...
  • Page 38: Macro / Down Button Setup

    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 63.
  • 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...
  • Page 41: 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 ash ( ) button.
  • Page 42 The ash res regardless of the avail- able light. The intensity of the ash will be Fill in ash automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions. The ash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure.
  • 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

    OK button. White Balance WB Fine-tuning Back Face Detection Photo Size Quality Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus D-Range Exp. that enable frequently used functions faster. Exit Back White Balance WB Fine-tuning...
  • Page 46: White Balance

    2. OK button Shutter button : saves new custom white - The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take. - The user con gured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten.
  • Page 47: Fine-Tuning The White Balance

    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. This camera allows the user to set the white balance settings to shoot with natural colours in the variety of lighting conditions.
  • Page 48: Face Detection

    Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure. In some conditions this function cannot work properly. - When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden. - When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
  • Page 49 If the camera doesn’t recognise a registered face, it detects the face regard- less of the priority. Even though a face is not registered, a face detection graph may appear if the face detection ratio is good. Categorizing pictures is available in the playback mode according to the priority of faces (p.
  • Page 50: Face Tone

    - When the camera is far from the subject. (Orange colored focusing mark) - If there is re ection of the light or the back light that are too bright. Face Tone This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode.
  • Page 51: Image Size

    The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory. Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower (Unit: pixel) the picture quality. Mode...
  • Page 52: Dynamic Range

    [Center We ighted] ( : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of 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.
  • Page 53: Drive Mode

    If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB shooting is not available. It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image le is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur.
  • Page 54: Auto Focus Type

    Press the OK button once again to change the location of the focus frame and the focus frame will appear again. Even if you turn off the power and turn on it again, the previous set- ting will be maintained.
  • Page 55: Photo Style Selector

    B (Blue) values of the image. When picture style is set, face detection is not available. When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not available. When Negative in photo style is set, contrast is not available.
  • Page 56: Image Adjust

    2. Change the saturation by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an Image Adjust image. Contrast Sharpness Saturation When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not avail- Back Move able. Image Adjust Contrast Sharpness Saturation...
  • Page 57: Image Stabilization

    - When the shutter speed is slow. - 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 Back Move function when you use a tripod.
  • Page 58: Key Mapping

    [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). Voice Memo You can add your voice-over to a stored still image.
  • Page 59: Voice Recording

    Back Move the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is...
  • Page 60: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    ( ) 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. Distortion compensation Distortion of the centre of an image due to a wide-angle lens can be compensated for.
  • Page 61: Setting User Mode

    2. Select the desired mode. 3. Select [User Mode Set] in the [Functions] menu. 4. Select [User Mode 1] or [User Mode 2] by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and press the OK button to save the setting information. Movie clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording.
  • 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.
  • 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]*...
  • Page 64: Setting The Grid Line

    [On]* : The name and description of the option is displayed. Start up image You can select the image that is rst displayed on the LCD monitor Language :English whenever the camera is turned on. Grid Line...
  • Page 65: 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. - Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t...
  • Page 66: Settings

    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 le this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera.
  • 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

    [Date & Time] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image le. The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The imprint function is applied only to still images.
  • Page 69: Auto Focus Lamp

    Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL...
  • Page 70: Setting The Usb

    - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. - 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.
  • Page 71: Playing Back A Still Image

    - Pressing the OK button again will cause the movie clip file to restart. - To rewind the movie clip while it is playing, press the Left button. To fast forward the movie clip, press the Right button. - To stop playback of the movie clip, press the OK button, and then press the Left or Right button.
  • Page 72: Movie Clip Capture Function

    - To resume playback of the voice file, press the OK button. Play Capture - To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the Left button. [Paused] To fast forward the voice file, press the Right button. - To stop playback of the voice memo, press the Down button.
  • 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...
  • 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 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button. - [Yes] : The trimmed image will be saved as a new file name, and appear on the LCD monitor. - [No] : The trimming menu will disappear.
  • Page 76: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing ·In Stop mode ·During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
  • Page 77: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    RIGHT button to select the next image. - DOWN button : If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor.
  • Page 78: Setting Up The Play Back Function 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. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
  • 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...
  • Page 80: Edit

    Image] image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. ( o : Selectable) - If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. - If the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image, a [Memory Full] message will appear on the LCD monitor and the resized image can't be stored.
  • Page 81: Rotating An Image

    Photo Style Selector It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. 1. Press the play mode button and press 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit Rotate 3.
  • Page 82: Image Adjust

    Back Move Face Retouch You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful. 1. Select ( Right button and press the OK but- ton. Then a bar for selecting the face retouch will be displayed.
  • Page 83 Back Move saved as a new file name. Noise effect You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( button and press the OK button. 2 The [Making New Image] message is...
  • Page 84: View

    Start the Multi Slide Show The Multi Slide Show can start only in the [Start] menu. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Start] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button.
  • Page 85: Selecting Images

    [Date] : Images taken in a specified date are played back. Press the OK button and the settings are saved. [Select] : Play only the selected images. If you press the Up / Down button, you can select the desired images to play back.
  • Page 86: Setting Play Interval

    3. Press the OK button to save the configuration. File Options ( 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab and press the OK button. Start Deleting images...
  • Page 87: Protecting Images

    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

    3. Press the OK button to save the changed setting. The Recycle Bin function only works with photos. When you delete all files at once, the files are not saved in the Recycle Bin. When the Recycle bin is full of space, it removes photos in sequence from the first deleted photo.
  • Page 90: Dpof

    This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files. When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the left and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when you print the image.
  • Page 91 Right button again. Sub menu will display. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button. If [Yes] is selected : The image will be printed in index format. If [No] is selected : Cancel the index print setting.
  • Page 92: Copy To Card

    DPOF file name. Copy To Card - When the [Reset] of the [File No.] setup menu is set : The cop- Back ied file names start from after the last stored file name. - When the [Series] of the [File No.] setup menu is set : The copied file names start from after the last captured file name.
  • 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

    2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 3. Use the Up / Down buttons to select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. - Select [One Photo] or [All Photos]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below.
  • Page 95: Pictbridge : Reset

    To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. - 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...
  • Page 96 Important notes Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed.
  • Page 97: Warning Indicator

    60 C. If the camera is turned off because of the temperature increase in the product, cool off the heat and turn it on again. If the camera is turned off because of high temperature in the surrounding air, turn on the power at less warm area.
  • Page 98: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Insert fresh batteries. The Camera is turned off automatically Turn on the camera power again. Operation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera usage temperature range. Make the camera and battery warm by placing them in your pocket, etc.
  • Page 99 Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.4 to PC that sup- ports USB A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears. Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the red, white and blue spots appear.
  • Page 100: Specifications

    Tele - Modes : Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix - Range : Wide: 0.3 ~ 6.0 m, Tele: 0.8 ~3.0 m (ISO Auto) - Recharging Time : Approx. 5 sec - Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+...
  • Page 101 Image Adjust (ACB, Face Retouch, Red Eye Fix, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise), Face Registration - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Smart Album, Multi slide show, Movie Clip Multi slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music 1833 1198 2833 1731...
  • Page 102: Software

    We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for 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.
  • Page 103: System Requirements

    (24bit color display recommended) 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.
  • Page 104: About The Software

    QuickTime Player is a movie viewing program and is provided for the Windows OS only. Samsung RAW Converter: RAW data editing program Files in a RAW (*.dng) format can be converted to JPEG or TIFF file formats. You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer.
  • Page 105: Setting Up The Application Software

    Click the [Samsung Digital 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 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 Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. Install Adobe Reader from the CD provided. If the Internet is not enabled, install Adobe Reader by using the executable file located in the CD.
  • 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 Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
  • Page 110: 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 file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
  • 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 Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu. Preview window : You can preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. Zoom bar : You can change preview size.
  • Page 113 Samsung Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie.
  • Page 114: Using The Samsung Raw Converter

    Using the Samsung RAW Converter Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can develop RAW files after editing them as you like. You can also edit JPEG or TIFF files in the same way you edit the RAW files. This software is only compatible with Windows OS.
  • Page 115: Correcting The Exposure

    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

    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.
  • Page 118: Faq

    Case 4 When using the USB hub. There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.
  • 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: 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: –...
  • Page 121 : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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