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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
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images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software.
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  • Page 1 SL420 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly. User Manual...

  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    å Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when by an image editing program. (p.89) 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 Take a picture. (p.20) Take a picture damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 å For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. å Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
  • Page 4 Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not READY System chart avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Package Contents Sold Separately å Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. Identification of features - Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Metering Pausing while recording a movie clip Drive mode (Successive Recording) Auto Focus type How to use the Smart Auto mode Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Voice Memo...
  • Page 6 Contents Initialisation Resize Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Rotating an image Time Zone Photo Style Selector File name Image Adjust Imprinting the recording date View Auto power off Starting the Multi Slide Show Selecting Video out type Start the Multi Slide Show Auto Focus lamp Selecting Images...
  • Page 7 Contents Software Notes SOFTWARE System 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...

  • 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 Identification of features Front & Top Microphone Shutter button Power button Speaker AF sensor / Flash Self-timer lamp Lens/ Lens cover...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Back Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail LCD monitor USB / AV / DC terminal Camera status lamp MENU button 5 function button Play mode button Strap eyelet Fn / Delete button Mode Dial...
  • Page 11 Identification of features Bottom 5 Function button Battery chamber Information / Up button Flash / Self-timer / Left button Right button OK / Play & Pause button Memory card slot Macro / Down button Battery chamber cover Battery holder Tripod socket...
  • Page 12 Identification of features Self-timer lamp Mode icon Icon Status Description Refer to page 20 for more information about the camera mode setting. - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second Photo Help intervals. MODE Auto Program DUAL IS Blinking Guide...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source

    You can download stored images 30fps frame rate to your PC (p.91) or supply the power to your camera through the Ä These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions USB cable. and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
  • Page 14 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. å Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and å Use a USB cable with the correct specification. do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. å...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Memory Card

    Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Ê Insert the battery as shown Ê Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on - Turn off the camera’s power after you have inserted battery, before inserting the memory card.

  • Page 16: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    å Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. å Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. inserted or removed. å Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the mem- å...
  • Page 17 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi When using a 1GB SD memory, the specified shooting capacity will be Media Cards). as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
  • Page 18 When using the camera for the first time Ê Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for Ê Setting up the date, time and date type the first time. 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by Language :English Ê When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be pressing the Up/Down button and press Date &...
  • Page 19 LCD monitor indicator Ê The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting Description Icons Page functions and selections. Memory card icon / Internal memory icon Battery p.14 Flash p.32 Self-timer p.34 Macro p.30 Photo Style Selector p.45 Face Detection · Self Portrait p.39 ·...

  • Page 20: 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. Face Detection Photo Size Functions Quality Sound Focus Area Display Photo Style Selector Settings Voice Exit Change 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Face Detection Press the Volume...

  • Page 21: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode ( Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper interaction. of your camera.
  • Page 22 Starting the recording mode How to use the DUAL IS mode ( How to use the Program mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode. optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get except the aperture value and shutter speed.
  • Page 23 Starting the recording mode Available functions of the photo help guide Using the Photo Help guide mode ( å Function that can be used when focusing is difficult Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes å Functions that can be used when the image is blurred solutions for potential problems that may occur.
  • Page 24 Starting the recording mode Ä To change the Scene mode, How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( Frame Guide press the MENU button and select Scene Night Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial Functions Portrait a desired scene menu.
  • Page 25 Starting the recording mode Ê How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Ê How to use the [Long Time Shutter] Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture picture for you from the angle you choose.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode 6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and How to use the Movie clip mode ( press the OK button. A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording 7.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode( Ê Each scene is recognized in the following conditions; The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings [Landscape] ) : When shooting outdoor scenes based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not [White] ) : When shooting in a very bright familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

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

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures å Pressing the shutter button down half way. å Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. å Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.

  • Page 29: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM button The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or POWER button DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 5X optical zoom and Used for turning the camera’s power a 5X digital zoom function.
  • Page 30 ZOOM button Ê WIDE Zoom å Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. å...

  • Page 31: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display button.
  • Page 32 Macro ( ) / Down button Ê Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Ê Available focusing method, by recording mode (Unit: cm) ( o : Selectable, ä : Infinity focus range) Mode Auto macro Macro Normal Mode...

  • Page 33: Focus Lock

    Focus lock Flash ( ) / Left button To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use When the menu is displayed on the LCD the focus lock function. monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.
  • Page 34 Flash ( ) / Left button å Ê Flash mode indicator If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power Icon Flash mode Description ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.

  • Page 35: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Flash ( ) / Left button Ê Available flash mode, by recording mode When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right ( o : Selectable) button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. Mode When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer (...
  • Page 36 Self-timer ( ) / Right button Ê Selecting the self-timer Ê Motion Timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp exception of Voice recording mode.(p.20) Pressing the Shuter button after Blink (1 second interval) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( setting the Motion Timer button until the desired mode indicator Detecting the subject's movement...

  • Page 37: Menu Button

    MENU button Functions ( - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it menus below: again will return the LCD to the initial display.

  • Page 38: How To Enable Functions Using The Menu Button

    Functions ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. 2.

  • Page 39: White Balance

    Functions ( White balance Ê Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate The white balance control allows you to white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting adjust the colours to appear more natural.

  • Page 40: Iso

    Functions ( Ê Normal This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. face picture.
  • Page 41 Functions ( Ê Self Portrait å This function can detect up to 10 persons. å When the camera recognises many people at the same time, When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically it will focus on the nearest person. detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly.

  • Page 42: Face Tone

    Functions ( Ê Smile Shot Face Tone The camera automatically takes a picture by This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot detecting the face of the subject although mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter the skin tone. you don’t press the shutter button.

  • Page 43: Image Size

    Functions ( Image Size Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application You can select the image size appropriate for your application. of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower (Unit: pixel) the picture quality.

  • Page 44: Acb

    Functions ( Metering This function is to adjust the contrast If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change automatically when taking photos in an en- the metering method to take brighter pictures. vironment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast.

  • Page 45: Drive Mode

    Functions ( Drive mode Auto Focus type You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Single] ( : Take one picture only. [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be taken the center of the LCD...

  • Page 46: Photo Style Selector

    Functions ( Photo Style Selector Ê Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) You can add various effects to the image and B (Blue) values without using image editing software. of the image. Photo Style Selector Back Move Set a photo style to evoke a mood.

  • Page 47: Image Adjust

    Functions ( Image Adjust Ê Saturation You can change the saturation of the image. Ê Contrast 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the You can change the contrast of the image. Up/Down button. 2. Change the saturation by pressing the Adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation. 1.

  • Page 48: Voice Memo

    Functions ( Voice Memo Voice Recording You can add your voice-over to a stored A voice can be recorded for as long as the still image. (Max. 10 sec.) available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Set the voice memo feature. Enable voice recording.

  • Page 49: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    Functions ( Ê Pausing while recording a voice Recording the movie clip without voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording You can record the movie without voice. file without having to create multiple voice Select [Off] of [Voice] menu in the Movie recording files.

  • Page 50: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup Shutter sound menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. You can select the shutter sound. Ê The items indicated by * are default settings. Volume :Medium Start Sound...

  • Page 51: Af Sound

    Sound (  ) Setup menu AF sound In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shut- Ê...

  • Page 52: Start Up Image

    Display ( Start up image Quick view You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view whenever the camera is turned on. the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup.

  • Page 53: Settings

    Settings ( ” ) Formatting a memory Initialisation This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. default values.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Settings ( ” ) Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the This function allows the user to select the file naming format. captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor [Reset] : After using the reset function, the Format...

  • Page 55: Imprinting The Recording Date

    Settings ( ” ) Imprinting the recording date Auto power off There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE &...

  • Page 56: Selecting Video Out Type

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

  • Page 57: Auto Focus Lamp

    Settings ( ” ) Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer]. - Sub menus Video Out :NTSC...

  • Page 58: Playing Back A Still Image

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

  • Page 59: Movie Clip Capture Function

    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice You can capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. Ê How to capture the movie clip 2.

  • Page 60: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Icon Page Î Playback mode p.57 Voice Memo p.73 DPOF p.74 Protect p.73 Folder name & File name 100-0010 p.53 Memory card indicator Battery p.14 80~3200 p.39 Aperture value F3.5 ~ F12.7...

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

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button º í In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Ê Searching or Deleting Files set up the Play mode functions. 1.

  • Page 62: Thumbnail / Enlargement Button

    Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button º í Ê Details of Each Category Ê The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Category Description File Format Image size Categorized depending on the file type (e.g., Type picture, video, or voice) Maximum enlargement...

  • Page 63: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: operates as a direction button. - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function...

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

    Delete ( Õ ) button Left / Right / Down / MENU button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button Left / Right button and press the DELETE ( Õ...

  • Page 65: 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. Secondary Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on Menu the LCD monitor.
  • Page 66 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) Auto with a USB cable.

  • Page 67: 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. Resize 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, menu tab and press the OK button.

  • Page 68: Rotating An Image

    Edit ( After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller Photo Style Selector size than original image. (Only with image size from 7M) It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. Rotating an image 1.

  • Page 69: Image Adjust

    Edit ( Ê Custom colour Ê Red eye Removal You can change the R (Red), G (Green) Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. and B (Blue) values of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button.
  • Page 70 Edit ( Ê Brightness control Ê Saturation control You can change the brightness of the image. You can change the saturation of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right 1. Select ( ) by pressing the button and press the OK button. Then Left/Right button and press the OK a bar for selecting the saturation will be button.

  • Page 71: View

    Starting the Multi Slide Show (  ) View ( You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. amount of content such as pictures and videos. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor.

  • Page 72: Selecting Images

    Starting the Multi Slide Show (  ) Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show. You can select image to view 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing 1.

  • Page 73: Setting Play Interval

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

  • Page 74: Protecting Images

    File Options ( å Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files [All] : Protect / release all saved images in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD will permanently delete unprotected images.

  • Page 75: Dpof

    File Options ( DPOF Ê Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on Ê DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing a stored image. information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the 1. Press the Up / Down button and select pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.
  • Page 76 File Options ( Ê Index Ê Print size Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the type. memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.

  • Page 77: Copy To Card

    File Options ( Copy To Card å If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (About 40MB), the This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording [Copy To Card] command will copy only some of the images and display [Memory Full] message.

  • Page 78: Pictbridge

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

  • Page 79: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

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

  • Page 80: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : Reset Important notes Initialises user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! å This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select use or store this unit in the following locations. Date :Auto the [Reset] menu tab.
  • Page 81 - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. å 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 82: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [File Error] åFile error à Delete the file. [Card Error] åMemory card error åMemory card error à Contact a camera service centre. à Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Ã...

  • Page 83: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Before contacting a service centre Please check the following Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button åThere is insufficient memory capacity à Delete unnecessary image files The camera doesn’t switch on åThe memory card has not been formatted åThere is low battery capacity Ã...
  • Page 84 Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire No image on external monitor åFlash off mode has been selected å The external monitor has not been connected properly with à Dis-engage flash off mode the camera åThe camera mode can't use the flash Ã...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    - Range : Wide : 0.2m ~ 3.6m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.3m Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 31.5mm - Recharging Time : Approx. 4 sec (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 175mm) - F No. : F3.5(W) ~ F5.5(T)
  • Page 86 · Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during Normal About 471 About 510 About 611 About 617 About 792 About 1065 About 1872 recording, Still Image Capture Ä These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and Storage - Media may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
  • Page 87 - Approx. 138.8g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 88: Software

    - Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaran- 250MB of available hard disk teed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. space (Over 1GB recommend) - Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of...

  • Page 89: About The Software

    [Windows Explorer] and select [Installer. exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. Ê 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 90: Setting Up The Application Software

    Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be the monitor.
  • Page 91 Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ä...

  • Page 92: Starting Pc Mode

    Setting up the application software Starting PC mode å If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer Windows explorer.
  • Page 93 Starting PC mode Ê Downloading stored images Ê Connecting the camera to a PC 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.
  • Page 94 Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the - [Cut] : cuts a selected file.

  • Page 95: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Ê Windows 2000/XP/Vista 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the will open. Click the [OK] button. Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. 6.

  • Page 96: Samsung Master

    4. Select a destination and make this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. a folder to save downloaded im- To start the program, click [Start à Programs ÃSamsung à ages and folders. Samsung Master]. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded.
  • Page 97 Ò Image display window : Images of the selected folder are displayed. Ä A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. the camera.
  • Page 98 Samsung Master can’t play back in the Sam- sung Master. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Ì Edit menu : You can select the following menus.

  • Page 99: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as 1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the MAC OS supports the camera driver.

  • Page 100: Faq

    Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Main- tenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries cable.

  • Page 101: Fcc Notice

    – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Ã If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned Ê CAUTION: above occasionally happen.
  • Page 102 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on...

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