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HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP
HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 4MB/s (Class 4) or above.
  • Page 2 As a result, the water-proof performance may be degraded. Check the water-proof seals before taking the product into water. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss caused by mishandling the product or leakage from deteriorated sealing. For the damaged water-proof seal, consult your Samsung service centre. (Extra charges may be added.)
  • Page 3 • Make sure the water-proof seal in the cover is undamaged. A damaged seal can damage or let water enter the product. If the seal is damaged, contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre for a replacement. •...
  • Page 4 Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Using the product under/near water • Do not use the product in water depths exceeding 5m (about 16.4 ft.). • Do not use the product underwater for longer than 1 hour. • Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover underwater. •...
  • Page 5 Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near water After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour. Immerse the product in clean water for 2~3 minutes, and then Dry the product completely in a well ventilated and shaded area.
  • Page 6: Before Reading This User Manual

    Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a • Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by safe place for future reference. not following the instructions in the user manual.
  • Page 7 ® , and Pentium ® are the registered Samsung will not provide compensation for damage due to the trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United loss of recorded contents. States and other countries. • Make a backup of important recorded data.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    PC or an adaptor. Do not insert swallowed by a child, consult a request service from a Samsung the plug forcibly if it does not match physician immediately. service centre. There is a risk of fire or the jack.
  • Page 9 USB plug immediately product. and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is risk of fire or personal injury. Do not open and close the memory...
  • Page 10 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the product or Do not use the product on a tripod (not with force, or hit it with a sharp object.
  • Page 11 Place the product on a stable surface Keep important data separately. only. Using products from other that is well ventilated. Samsung is not responsible for data manufacturers may cause overheating, loss. fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ......ii Basic recording/playback ....... 34 Before reading this user manual ........... 2 Basic recording ..............35 Safety information ..............4 RECORDING VIDEOS ............. 35 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING ....37 Quick start guide ..............10 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING Getting Started ..........
  • Page 13 Contents Back Light ................56 Default Set ................75 Face Detection ............... 57 Language ................75 Anti-Shake (DIS) ..............58 Using with other devices ........ 76 Advanced playback ............. 59 Connecting to a TV .............. 77 Play Mode ................59 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI ....
  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready STEP 2: Record with your product Insert a memory card. page 25 You can use commercially •...
  • Page 15 Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the give you the clearest video quality. desired resolution before recording. Press the [Power ( )] button.
  • Page 16 Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos Using the Intelli-studio programme built into your product, you can Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen import videos/photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family.
  • Page 17 Quick start guide STEP 5: Delete videos or photos Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio programme. If the product’s storage media is full, you cannot record new • You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, videos or photos.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn your product’s layout, indicators, and basic operations. Getting to know the product ..........15 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT ......15 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............ 16 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ........18 Getting ready to start recording .......... 22 CHARGING THE BATTERY .............
  • Page 19: Getting To Know The Product

    Getting to know the product WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT Check your accessories Your new product comes with the the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. USB extension cable Strap...
  • Page 20: Location Of Controls

    Getting to know the product LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left LCD screen Zoom (T / W) button OK (REC) button Display ( ) button Mode ( ) button MENU button My Clip ( ) button Power ( ) button Underwater ( ) button Playback ( ) / Photo capture button...
  • Page 21 Getting to know the product Front/Right/Bottom Internal microphone Lens Cover (Built-in USB plug) Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug) Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug) Built-in USB plug Built-in USB open lever Tripod receptacle HDMI jack Memory card slot RESET button Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack) Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack) Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack) Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens while recording.
  • Page 22: Identifying The Screen Displays

    Getting to know the product IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only. •...
  • Page 23: Photo Recording Mode

    Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. • Press the [Mode ( )] button to set the photo recording mode. page 30 Photo recording mode Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen [9999] Indicator...
  • Page 24: Video Playback Mode: Single View

    Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. page 30 Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen 0:00:55 1/10...
  • Page 25: Photo Playback Mode: Thumbnail View

    Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. page 30 Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen 1/10 Indicator...
  • Page 26: Getting Ready To Start Recording

    Getting ready to start recording CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery for this product is built into the product. • Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your product. • You can charge the battery with the built-in USB plug. Press the [ [ Power ( )] button to turn off the product.
  • Page 27: Checking The Battery State

    Getting ready to start recording Battery level display CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE The battery level display shows the You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. [579Min] STBY amount of power remaining in the battery. To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
  • Page 28 Unauthorised battery replacement and use may cause the use the recording start/stop, zoom, and playback functions. product to wet, overheat, fire, or explode. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of an unauthorised battery. Getting started...
  • Page 29: Inserting/Ejecting A Memory Card (Not Supplied)

    Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure above.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card (Not Supplied)

    PC or other device, using it on this product without - micro SDXC card: ~ up to 64GB reformatting may cause recording and/or playback failure. Samsung is • When you use unauthorised memory cards, the product cannot record not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by incompatible videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.
  • Page 31 Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including may cause difficulties when the card is storing. You may even loss caused by any PC virus.
  • Page 32: Recordable Time And Capacity

    Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos.
  • Page 33: Basic Operation Of The Product

    Basic operation of the product TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can turn the power on or off by pressing the [Power ( button. Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the product for the first time.
  • Page 34: Setting The Operation Modes

    Basic operation of the product SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY ( UNDERWATER ( )/ OK (REC) BUTTON You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the [Mode ( )] button: Video recording mode The functions of the [Zoom (T / W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( Photo recording mode.
  • Page 35: Recording Mode

    Basic operation of the product Recording mode Playback mode Video playback mode Photo playback mode Button Video recording mode Photo recording mode Button (Single view) (Single view) lncreases the volume page 44 Digital zoom (telephoto) Digital zoom (telephoto) page 41 page 41 Decreases the volume page 44...
  • Page 36: Switching The Information Display Mode

    Basic operation of the product SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY USING THE FLOATING BUMPER MODE (HMX-W350 ONLY) When you put the product into the included floating bumper, the product - with the floating You can display or hide on-screen information. bumper - will float on water. You can record confidently knowing that the product will not sink, even if you accidently drop or release it while recording under water.
  • Page 37: Using The Strap

    Basic operation of the product USING THE STRAP Press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select Settings. Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the product from being dropped. • The settings menu appears. Settings Storage Info File No...
  • Page 38: Basic Recording/Playback

    Basic recording/playback Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and how to play back them. Basic recording ..............35 RECORDING VIDEOS ............. 35 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING ....37 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) ................38 RECORDING PHOTOS ............
  • Page 39: Basic Recording

    Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS To stop recording, press the [OK (REC)] button again. Set the resolution you want before recording. page 53 Recording Pause/Resume • Insert a memory card. page 25 The product allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. •...
  • Page 40 • For the on-screen information display, see page 18. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of • For approximate recording times, see page 28. normal recording or playback operation because of memory card •...
  • Page 41: Capturing Photos During Video Recording

    Basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO While recording the video, frame the scene you want to photograph, and then press the [Playback ( )] button. RECORDING This product records the photo image without a shutter • sound. Your product can capture photos without interrupting video You can capture up to 5 photos during video recording.
  • Page 42: Tagging Great Moments While Recording (My Clip Function)

    Basic recording TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE To stop recording, press the [OK (REC)] button again. RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) Understanding My Clip function Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording, and then enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a My Clip ( My Clip (...
  • Page 43: Recording Photos

    Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the [OK (REC)] button. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 53 The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded. • • Insert a memory card. page 25 •...
  • Page 44: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Smart Auto)

    Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS USING UNDERWATER MODE (SMART AUTO) The product provides general water-proof performance which enables the underwater mode to record clear video under water. User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance. This product automatically detects [579Min] STBY...
  • Page 45: Zooming

    Basic recording T : Telephoto ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the [Zoom (T/W)] button. T : Record an enlarged image (telephoto) W : Record a wide area (wide-angle) To zoom in ( T ) Press the [ Zoom (T) ] button.
  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. • When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted. •...
  • Page 47: Playing Back Videos

    Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the desired video, and then press the [OK (REC)] You can preview the recorded videos in the thumbnail index view button. and find and play back a video directly. The product plays back the video you selected and the on- •...
  • Page 48 Basic playback Various playback operations Slow motion playback During pause, press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button Playback/Pause to make the video go reverse/forward slowly. Playback and pause alternate when you press the [OK (REC)] 0:00:00/0:00:55 button during playback. 100-0001 Press the [Share ( )] button to return to the thumbnail index...
  • Page 49: Playing Back My Clip

    Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol ( ), and You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from then press the [My Clip ( )] button.
  • Page 50: Tagging Great Moments During Playback

    Basic playback TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING Press the [My Clip ( )] button at each great moment during playback. PLAYBACK The product tags the scene as My Clip ( • You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as My Clip ( •...
  • Page 51: Capturing Photos While Playing Back Video

    Basic playback CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING Press the [Playback ( )] button when the video scene you want to capture as a photo appears. BACK VIDEO The captured photo is recorded in JPEG format. • You can capture photos from a video during video playback. •...
  • Page 52: Viewing Photos

    Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the desired photo, and then press the [OK (REC)] You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view and button. find and play back a photo directly. The product displays the photo you selected in full screen •...
  • Page 53: Zooming During Photo Playback

    Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK Adjust the magnification with the [OK (REC)] button. The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from • You can magnify a playback image using the [OK (REC)] button on the centre of the image. the product.
  • Page 54: Advanced Recording/Playback

    Advanced recording/playback Learn how to record and play back videos/photos with various functions. Using the menu items ............51 HANDLING MENUS ..............51 MENU ITEMS ................. 52 Advanced recording ............53 Video Resolution ..............53 Photo Resolution ..............53 White Balance ................ 54 Smart Filter ................
  • Page 55: Using The Menu Items

    Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS Press the [MENU] button. • The menu screen appears. The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [MENU] button. When you access and use Press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select other menu items, use these examples as guides.
  • Page 56: Menu Items

    Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. Recording menu items Playback menu items • : Available •...
  • Page 57: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording Video Resolution Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. Press the [Mode ( )] button to set the video recording mode. Press the [Mode ( )] button to set the photo recording mode.
  • Page 58: White Balance

    Advanced recording White Balance Submenu items The colour of your image depends on the type and quality of the • Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to the recording light source. If you want the colour of your image to be realistic, conditions.
  • Page 59: Smart Filter

    Advanced recording Smart Filter Smart Filter Examples By applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create unique images. Press the [Mode ( )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode.
  • Page 60: Back Light

    Advanced recording Back Light Cases where you would typically use the Back Light function: When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for • The subject is in front of a window. back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. •...
  • Page 61: Face Detection

    Advanced recording Face Detection Example of the Face detection mode When you set the Face detection mode to On, the face detection Your product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below. The brightness and image quality to the optimal settings and records product can detect up to three faces.
  • Page 62: Anti-Shake (Dis)

    Advanced recording Anti-Shake (DIS) Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases • When recording while walking or in a moving car. Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabiliser) function to • When recording with the zoom function. compensate for unstable images caused by the slight shaking that •...
  • Page 63: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Play Mode Submenu items When you select Play Mode, you can then select to display either • Video: Your product displays videos in the thumbnail index view. videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of these •...
  • Page 64: Delete

    Advanced playback Delete Select Yes with the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC)] button. You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. • If you selected All Files, the product deletes all the files in storage media, except for those that are protected.
  • Page 65: Protect

    Advanced playback Protect Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] buttons, and then the [OK (REC)] button to select each file you want to You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental protect. A ( ) indicator appears on the files you selected. After deletion.
  • Page 66: Delete My Clip

    Advanced playback Delete My Clip Select Yes with the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC)] button. You can delete My Clip tags from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. • If you selected All Files, the product deletes My Clip tags from all files, except for those that are protected.
  • Page 67: Share Mark

    Advanced playback Share Mark Select Yes with the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC)] button. You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the • If you selected All On, the indicator ( ) appears on all files. marked file to the YouTube site.
  • Page 68: Smart Bgm

    Advanced playback Smart BGM Smart BGM Option You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in You can play back a video with background music. The Smart BGM the video is loud, the background music will be decreased naturally. Option lets you select the music that will play.
  • Page 69 Advanced playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II) To delete the external songs in the memory card You can delete the external songs from You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card, Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen as well as the sounds in the Smart BGM Option function of the or from the BGM folder in the memory product.
  • Page 70: Slide Show

    Advanced playback Slide Show File Info You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. You can see the image information for photos and videos. • Insert a memory card. page 25 • Insert a memory card. page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set playback mode.
  • Page 71: Other Settings

    Other settings Refer to items to configure your product settings. Other settings ..............68 SETTING MENU ITEMS............68 Storage Info ................68 File No ................... 69 Date/Time Set ................ 69 Date/Time Display ..............70 LCD Brightness ..............70 Auto LCD Off ................71 Beep Sound ................
  • Page 72: Other Settings

    Other settings SETTING MENU ITEMS Storage Info For operation details, go to the page number listed in the table Storage Info displays the storage information. You can view the used under Page. memory space, available memory space, and available recordable time.
  • Page 73: File No

    Other settings File No Date/Time Set The product assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they Set the current date and time so the product can record them were recorded. Use File No. to continue or reset the current file correctly.
  • Page 74: Date/Time Display

    Other settings Date/Time Display LCD Brightness You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for the LCD screen. ambient lighting conditions. Press the [MENU] button [Display ( )/Underwater ( Before you use the Date/Time Display function, you must set the...
  • Page 75: Auto Lcd Off

    Other settings Auto LCD Off Beep Sound To reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the You can set the beep sound on or off. If you hear a beep sound brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a period of time. when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on.
  • Page 76: Shutter Sound

    Other settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off You can turn the shutter sound on or off. To save battery power, you can set the Auto Power Off function to 5 Min. This setting turns off the product if there is no operation for Press the [MENU] button [Display ( )/Underwater (...
  • Page 77: Pc Software

    Other settings PC Software Video Out Your product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set TV colour systems differ depending on the country or region. Set PC Software on, you can use this PC software to download and the video output signal according to the TV colour system of the edit videos and photos by connecting the built-in USB plug of the connected video equipment.
  • Page 78: Format

    Other settings • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation Format (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged. The storage media can be corrupted if The Format function configures storage media and prepares it the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
  • Page 79: Default Set

    Other settings Default Set Language You can initialise (reset) your product settings to the factory defaults You can select a language in which to display the menu and (initial settings at the factory). messages. Press the [MENU] button [Display ( )/Underwater ( Press the [MENU] button [Display (...
  • Page 80: Using With Other Devices

    Using with other devices Learn how to connect your product to a TV or computer. Connecting to a TV .............. 77 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI .... 77 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN............ 77 Using with a Windows computer ........78 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ....
  • Page 81: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This product supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.
  • Page 82: Using With A Windows Computer

    Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS System requirements COMPUTER The following requirements must be satisfied to use the internal editing software (Intelli-studio): You can perform the functions listed below by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built-in USB plug, and Items Requirement then using the Intelli-studio software built into your product.
  • Page 83: Using The Intelli-Studio Programme

    Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm. Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and If you do not want to save any new files, select No. •...
  • Page 84 Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help Help on the When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear Intelli-studio screen. in the main window. Description Menu items. Display files in the selected folder. Switch to Photo edit mode.
  • Page 85 Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various studio application.
  • Page 86 Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Click Upload to start uploading. A pop-up window appears. The window will either ask you • Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos to enter your ID and password or ask you to click OK to directly to a web site with one click.
  • Page 87: Upload Your Videos Directly To Youtube

    Using with a Windows computer Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press [Share ( )] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [Share ( )] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB plug. STEP 1 STEP 3 On the product, select a video you want to upload in the...
  • Page 88: Using As A Removable Storage Device

    Connect the built-in USB plug of the product to the USB port of Select the desired folder or files to copy, then drag and drop the PC. page 79 The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the • them into the destination folder. PC’s screen after a moment.
  • Page 89 Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is shown below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 •...
  • Page 90: Appendixes

    Appendixes Get information about error messages, maintenance, and specifications. Troubleshooting ..............87 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ......87 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS ..........90 Additional information ............96 MAINTENANCE ..............96 USING YOUR PRODUCT ABROAD ......... 97 HOW TO USE ARM BAND : BASED ON LEFT-ARM USE (HMX-W350 ONLY) ..............
  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Meaning Action • This product cannot play back files because it The memory card may have been formatted by Not Supported does not support your memory card formatting. another device and may still have existing images on Format •...
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Meaning Action • Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. • Back up files to your PC or another storage The number of The number of photo files has reached 9,999. No media and delete unneeded files. photo files is full.
  • Page 94: Symptoms And Solutions

    Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these solutions do not resolve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution • The internal battery may be discharged. The product does not turn on. Charge the battery. • Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the product turns off automatically (Auto Power Off).
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Press the [Mode ( )] button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. page 30 • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. Pressing the [OK (REC)] button does not •...
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Set Beep Sound to On. page 71 • The beep sound is temporarily turned off while recording videos. You don’t hear the beep sound. • When the micro HDMI cable is connected to the product, the Beep Sound is not available.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • This product has no user-adjustable focus control function. The image is out of focus. • The minimum focal length between the product and the subject is about 20 cm. Record the subject at more than the minimum focal length. Playback on your product Symptom Explanation/Solution...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognise your • Disconnect the built-in USB plug of the product from the PC, restart the PC, and then product. reconnect product correctly. • You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your product. Install or run the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio).
  • Page 99 • Check if there are stains or foreign substances on the lens. Water gets into the product. • Turn the power off and then contact Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution • Has the product been left unused for a long period of time? The date and time are incorrect.
  • Page 100: Additional Information

    Additional information MAINTENANCE • To clean the lens Use a air brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue. and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
  • Page 101: Using Your Product Abroad

    Additional information USING YOUR PRODUCT ABROAD When there is dew condensation, put the product aside for a while before using • Each country or region has its own electric and video colour • What is dew condensation? systems. Dew condensation happens when a product is moved to a •...
  • Page 102: How To Use Arm Band : Based On Left-Arm Use (Hmx-W350 Only)

    Additional information HOW TO USE ARM BAND : BASED ON LEFT- Insert and loop the other end of the strip from behind the holder ring, and fasten the velcro. ARM USE (HMX-W350 ONLY) Insert and loop the velcro strip (from opposite end to the logo) through the left ring (viewed from the rear side of the holder) as shown below and fasten it.
  • Page 103: How To Use Chest Band (Hmx-W350 Only)

    Additional information HOW TO USE CHEST BAND Buckle the right shoulder band with the chest band to connect each other, and then put it on your right arm. (HMX-W350 ONLY) Attaching the holder onto the chest band Insert and loop each end of the band through holder rings as shown below, and fasten the velcro.
  • Page 104: Glossary

    Additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) F. No (F-Number) A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product The F-number defines the ratio of the focal length to the size of the lens aperture uses the contrast to focus automatically. (focal length/diameter of lens aperture).
  • Page 105: Specifications

    Specifications HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP/HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP Model name Video signal Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS System Effective pixels 4 mega pixels Total pixels 5 mega pixels Lens F2.2, X3 Digital Zoom Focal length 4.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent) Size/dot number 2.3”...
  • Page 106 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Contact Centre  Web Site Region Country Contact Centre  Web Site www.samsung.com/ca (English) www.samsung.com CANADA...
  • Page 107 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726-7864) for Globe SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800-726 786) www.samsung.com/sk 02-5805777 Asia SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) www.samsung.com Pacific THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 www.samsung.com/th SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com 0800-329-999 www.samsung.com/ch (German) TAIWAN www.samsung.com...
  • Page 108 Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return (Applicable in the European Union and other systems.) European countries with separate collection This marking on the battery, manual or packaging systems) indicates that the batteries in this product should not...
  • Page 109 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 129, Samsung-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 443-742 Korea Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab. Blackbushe Business Park Saxony Way, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6GG, UK RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent...

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