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SH100
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Wireless network
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  • Page 1 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents User Manual Basic functions SH100 Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network Settings Appendixes Index...
  • Page 2 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. Safety warnings Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 3 Health and safety information Safety precautions Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others. Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly prevent proper operation.
  • Page 4 Health and safety information Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory Use only Samsung-approved accessories card. Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact cause injury, or void your warranty.
  • Page 5 Health and safety information Avoid interference with other electronic devices Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic other electronic devices in homes or vehicles.
  • Page 6 Organization of the user manual Basic functions Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Extended functions Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and ®...
  • Page 7 Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Icon Function Smart Auto Additional information Auto Safety warnings and precautions Program Camera buttons; For example: [Shutter] represents the Scene shutter button Smart Scene Detection Page number of related information Movie The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step;...
  • Page 8 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) Half-press [ Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, Press [ Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down aperture value, and ISO speed.
  • Page 9 Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 45) If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu.
  • Page 10 Quick reference Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Viewing files by category in Smart Album s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) Deleting all files on the Red-eye , Red-eye Fix EV (to adjust exposure) memory card (to prevent or correct red-eye)
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Extended functions Basic functions ............30 ............... 13 Shooting modes ..............31 Unpacking ................. 14 Using the Smart Auto mode ..........31 Camera layout ..............15 Using the Scene mode ............32 Inserting the battery and memory card ......17 Using the Beauty Shot mode ..........
  • Page 12 Contents Shooting in the dark ............45 Using burst modes ............59 Preventing red-eye .............. 45 Improving your photos ............60 Using the flash ..............45 Applying photo styles ............60 Adjusting the ISO speed ............46 Applying smart filter effects ........... 61 Changing the camera’s focus ..........
  • Page 13 Contents Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) ....83 Sending photos via email ..........100 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........84 Viewing photos or videos on the allshare devices ... 101 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable Viewing photos or videos on a TV screen ......
  • Page 14: Basic Functions

    Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking Setting the touch screen and sound ………………………………… 14 …… 24 Setting the display type for the touch screen Camera layout ……………………………… 15 Setting the sound …………………………… 24 Inserting the battery and memory card …...
  • Page 15: Unpacking

    Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ Rechargeable battery USB cable Camera case A/V cable Strap Touch pen User Manual CD-ROM Memory card Battery charger (microSD The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Quick Start Manual Basic functions...
  • Page 16: Camera Layout

    Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Zoom button Zoom in or out Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails Flash AF lamp/timer lamp Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the Lens internal antenna while using the wireless network.
  • Page 17 Camera layout Speaker POWER button Microphone Shutter button Playback button USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Touch screen Home button Basic functions...
  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Push the lock up to release Battery lock facing up. the battery. Battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down. The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted. Basic functions...
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery And Turning Your Camera On

    Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera.
  • Page 20: Performing The Initial Setup

    Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera's basic settings. Select Language. Set the date and time, and select Date/Time Set Select Touch Calibration. Select a language. Tap the target on the screen with your touch pen. Select Time Zone.
  • Page 21: Learning Icons

    Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. Icon Description Icon Description Smart filter effect : Motion recognition Available number of photos : Network menus Available recording time : Shooting options and settings menu Internal memory Image setting options...
  • Page 22: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. Use the supplied touch pen to touch or drag on the screen. Touching Do not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. Touch an icon to select a menu or option.
  • Page 23: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a shooting mode Learn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting. Select the mode icon. Mode Description Smart Auto: Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects. (p. 31) Auto: Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings.
  • Page 24: Selecting A Shooting Mode Using Motion Recognition

    Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly switch the shooting mode by tilting the camera. In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown below.
  • Page 25: Setting The Touch Screen And Sound

    Setting the touch screen and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferences. Setting the display type for the touch screen Option Description Hide: Hide icons on the screen if you perform no In Shooting mode, select operations for 3 seconds (touch the screen to display (In Playback mode, select...
  • Page 26: Taking Photos

    Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode. a mode (Auto), Make sure that the camera is in Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. the camera’s default shooting mode. A red frame means the subjects is out of focus.
  • Page 27: Zooming

    Taking photos Zooming Digital zoom You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using camera has a 3X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. By using the digital zoom.
  • Page 28: Reducing Camera Shake (Dis)

    Taking photos Reducing camera shake (DIS) DIS may not function properly when: Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode. you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use digital zoom there is too much camera shake Night in s the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select mode) the battery is low...
  • Page 29: Tips For Getting A Clearer Photo

    Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to Make sure nothing is reduce camera shake. (p. 27) blocking the lens. When h is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.
  • Page 30 Preventing your subject from being out of focus When you take photos in low light It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background Turn on the flash. (When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the (p.
  • Page 31: Extended Functions

    Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting modes ………………………………………… 31 Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… Using the Scene mode ………………………………… Using the Beauty Shot mode …………………………… Using the frame guide …………………………………...
  • Page 32: Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate Appears when taking portraits at night. camera settings based on a detected type of scene. The mode is Appears when taking photos of landscapes with helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various backlighting.
  • Page 33: Using The Scene Mode

    Shooting modes Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. In Shooting mode, select If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, S will not change and the default settings will be used.
  • Page 34: Using The Beauty Shot Mode

    Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode To hide facial imperfections, select an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. imperfections. In Shooting mode, select To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), select f Level 3...
  • Page 35: Using The Frame Guide

    Shooting modes Using the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can In Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame streaks by extending the exposure.
  • Page 36: Using The Program Mode

    Shooting modes Using the Program mode Select Shutter Speed. Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in Program mode. In Shooting mode, select Shutter Aperture Speed Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ Shooting options.”) Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select Align your subject in the frame and half-press [...
  • Page 37: Recording A Video

    Shooting modes > Recording a video Select a sound option. Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The Option Description recorded video is saved as an MP4 (H.264) file. Off: Record a video without sound. H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format On: Record a video with sound.
  • Page 38: Using The Smart Scene Detection Mode

    Shooting modes To pause recording Using the Smart Scene Detection mode The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as camera settings based on a detected type of scene.
  • Page 39 Shooting modes Press [ Shutter] to start recording. Press [ Shutter] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, D will not change and the default settings will be used. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.
  • Page 40: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording voice memos a p s Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo In Shooting mode, select...
  • Page 41: Shooting Options

    Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality Taking a smile shot …………………………… 51 ………… 41 Detecting eye blinking ……………………… 52 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 41 Using smart face recognition ………………… 52 Selecting image quality ………………………...
  • Page 42: Selecting A Resolution And Quality

    Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution S a p s D v Option Description As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include 4320 X 3240: Print on A1 paper. more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on 4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.
  • Page 43: Selecting Image Quality

    Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a video: Selecting image quality a p s D and v modes, select f Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format. Higher quality images will result in larger sizes. Select an option. In Shooting mode, select Select an option.
  • Page 44: Using The Timer

    Using the timer S a p s D v Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. Press [ Shutter] to start the timer. In Shooting mode, select The AF lamp/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically Select an option. take a photo at the specified time.
  • Page 45 Using the timer Using the motion timer Pose for your photo while the AF-lamp/timer lamp is blinking. In Shooting mode, select The AF-lamp/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the camera automatically takes a photo. Press [ Shutter]. Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after pressing [Shutter].
  • Page 46: Shooting In The Dark

    Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye Using the flash S a p s If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need red glow may appear in the eyes.
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed Option Description The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as Red-eye*: defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.
  • Page 48: Changing The Camera's Focus

    Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro Using auto focus p D v a p D v Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to or insects.
  • Page 49: Using Smart Touch Focus

    Changing the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your Tracking a subject may fail when: subject, even when you are moving.
  • Page 50: Using One Touch Shooting

    Changing the camera’s focus Using one touch shooting Adjusting the focus area a p s a p s You can focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus your finger.
  • Page 51: Using Face Detection

    Using face detection a p s If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.

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