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  • Page 1 Everyday°...
  • Page 2 • 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 camera takes no responsibilityfor any loss or damages that may resultfrom camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 • Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject's eyes may cause eyesight damage. electric shock or severe damage to )/_ Oryour camera. Internalinspection, maintenance and repairs should b#_car[i_,£ut by your dealer or Samsung Camera Seraice centre. S!£:,; :_ animals to prevent accidents e.g.:_:_...
  • Page 4 CAUTION indicates a potentialty hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may • Using Successive Recording..16 result in a minor or moderate injury. • How to use the Program mode ...17 • Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    •+ / - button ......• Play& Pause / Down button ..41 • Language ......• Settingupthe application soft,,vare ...64 • Format ......... • Using the LCD monitor to set the • Left/ Right / Menu / OK button ...41 •...
  • Page 6 The contents can vary depending on the s ales region. To b uy the o ptional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or S amsung sel_.,ice centre..<Included items > Computer PictBridge compatible Camera case User manual,...
  • Page 7 Shu_erbu_on Power bu_on Speaker Flash -- Auto focus lamp Microphone...
  • Page 8 Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom Tbutton (Digital zoom) button LCD monitor Tripodsocket Play mode button/Printer button...
  • Page 9 • Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description Memory card slot Battery holder - Forthe first 7 seconds,the Iamp brinksat 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25- second intervals. For the 2 seconds the lamp brinksquickly at 0.25-second ®_s Blinking intervals.
  • Page 10 1 shot. _S'd6 Using the flasheverytwotimes ÷ These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the way of user's usage. • You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera.
  • Page 11 • Insert the b attery as s hown • Insertthe memory card as shown. -If t he c amera does not turn on after you - Turn offthe camera's power before have inserted battery, please check insertingthe memory card. whether the b attery is inserted with the...
  • Page 12 Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory deleting (formatting)or reading. card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung • Samsung cannot be held responsiblefor lost data. warranty.
  • Page 13 • When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capadty wilt be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capadties can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type. Recorded finage size Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS...
  • Page 14 The LCD monitordisplays informationabout the shootingfunctions and selections Description Icons Page Flash _ _s 1_) p.22~24 Without Sound p.16 Self-timer _t_ ®2s _ p.24 Macro p.21~22 Metering p.35 ®-- m© Card inserted indicator Auto focus frame ®-- Camera shake warning p 18 ®-- Date/Time...
  • Page 15 • You can s elect the d esired working mode by t he M (mode) button located on the • Changing the recording mode : tf the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected back of t he c amera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu.
  • Page 16 • Changingthe recording mode : If the [FULL] menu was selected • How to use the Auto mode( _ Steps from 1-4are the same as those for selectingthe [MODE] menu. Use this for shooting basic stillimages. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] 5.

  • Page 17: Using Successive Recording

    gHow to use the M ovie clip mode( j,_) g Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) Amovie dip c an be recorded for a s l ong as the a vailable recording time of t he This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while memory capacity allows.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Program Mode

    ÷ The scene modes are listed below. • How to use the Program mode( p ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings [NIGHT] ( t_l ) : Usethis for shooting stillimages at night or in other dark conditions.
  • Page 19 • Pressing the shutter button down half way. • How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( _ Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. A voice recording can be recordedfor as long as the Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
  • Page 20 • The recording mode function can b e set up by u sing the c amera buttons. • If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. • Used for turning the camera's power on / off. •...
  • Page 21 • WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE :Pressing the Z OOM W button. This will zoom out from the s ubject i.e. the s ubject will appear further away. Pressing the Z OOM W button continuously will set the camera to its m inimum zoom setting i.e.

  • Page 22: Recording A Voice Memo

    R While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. • While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu.When the menu is not When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( _ ) button.
  • Page 23 • Available focusing method, by recording mode • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, (O :Selectabte, X : Not selectable,o_: Infinity focus range) pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. Mode Normal •...
  • Page 24 • Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Description If t he s ubject or b ackground is dark, the c amera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. Auto & tf a subject or b ackground is dark, the c amera flash Red eye wilt work automatically...
  • Page 25 e_ailableflashmode,_co_ingmode(O:SetectableX:N_selectabie) • Selecting the serf-timer 1. Select a RECORDING mode with the exceptionof VOICE RECORDING mode. (p.15~17) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired _XXOXXXXXXXXXXO mode indicatordisplays on the LCD monitor. @XOOXOOXXXXXXXX A 10 second, 2 second or double self-timer icon _XXOXXXXXXXXOXX appears on the LCD monitor, tn Movie Clip mode, onty the 10-secood self-timerwill work.
  • Page 26 • MENU button • You can select the desired recording mode. The selectable recording modes are -When you press the M ENU button, amenu related to each camera mode wilt differentfrom what you selected sub menu inthe [MODE] menu. be displayed on the L CD monitor.
  • Page 27 • How to use the mode button : tn case of [FULL] sub menu and Auto mode • It is possible to add spedal effects to your images by using this button • Still image mode : You can select the colour and focus menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabilizer menus.
  • Page 28 • By using the camera's digital processor, it is possib(eto add specialeffects to • You can make the subject stand out from its your images. surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus 1. Press the E button inthe availab(e camera modes. while making the rest out of focus.
  • Page 29 • Moving and changing the f ocus frame • This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can c hange the f ocus frame after selecting aRange menu. You can selectthis menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. 1.
  • Page 30 • You can use the + / - button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance • ISO : You can select the tSO sensitivity when taking pictures. and exposure compensation. The speed or specific light-sensitivityof a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Main menu Sub menu Available c amera made...
  • Page 31 • White balance :The white balance control allows you to adjust the c olours • Using the Custom White Balance appear more natural. White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. • Selecting aWhite Balance You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting 1.
  • Page 32 • Exposure compensation :This camera automatically adjusts the e xposure • You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. according to the a mbient lighting conditions. The items indicated by are default settings. You can also select the e xposure value by using...
  • Page 33 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera _lenutaL Mainmenu Submenu Camera workingmode Page mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( _ 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigatethrough the menus. QUALITY SuperFine El r,__11_1131 0...
  • Page 34 • You can select the d esired recording mode. • You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera in the [MODE] menu. [Auto] :For shooting basic still image [Program] :You can stitl manualiy configure [STILL&MOVIE]...
  • Page 35 • You can selectthe image size appropriate for your application. • You can selectthe compression ratio appropriate for your applicationof the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. [STILL IMAGE mode] [MOVIE CLIP mode] [STILL IMAGE moOd] [MOVIE CLIP mode] {34}...
  • Page 36 • ff you cannot obtain suitableexposure conditions, you can change the metering • Select the number of pictures in continuous shooting. method to take brighter pictures. - Single :Take one picture only - Continuous :tmages will be taken continuously - Multi : Exposure will be calculated based on an untit the shutter button is released.
  • Page 37 • In any mode with the exception of VOICE • Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressingthe play mode button ( r_l ). Tile camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 38 • Playing back amovie clip On camera movie trimming : You can extract desiredframes of a movie clip 1. S elect the r ecorded movie dip t hat you want to play during the movie clip play back. back by u sing the L EFT / RIGHT batten.
  • Page 39 • Playing back a recorded voice • The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. 1. Select the recordedvoice that you want to play Folder name and back by using the LEFT / RIGHT button. Play mode -- Stored image number 2.
  • Page 40 • You can view multiple pictures, enlarge aselected picture, and crop and save a • Image enlargement selected area of a n image. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. • Thumbnail display 2.
  • Page 41 • Trimming : You can extract part of the image and save it separately. • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.
  • Page 42 • tn Play mode, the p lay & pause/down button works as f ollows: • By u sing the c amera's digital processor, itis possible to add special effects -If t he m enu is displayed your images. Press the D OWN button to move from t he m ain menu...
  • Page 43 Menutab Main menu Sub menu • PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LOD monitor. In the PLAY Secondary menu Page mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. Select Unlock/Lock p.46 The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image PROTECT All Pics after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
  • Page 44 • This menu is available while the c amera is connected to aPictBridge supporting Sub menu Menu tab Main menu Secondary menu Page printer (direct connection to the c amera, sold separately) with aUSB cable. Auto Plain Sub menu Menu tab Main menu Secondary menu Page...
  • Page 45 • Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the • Configure slide show effects : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the 1.
  • Page 46 • You can check shooting information about the d isplayed image. • You can rotate the storedimages by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. S elect adesired sub m enu by pressing...
  • Page 47 • Change the resolution (size)of pictures taken. Selectthe [User Image] to save • This is used to protect specific shots from being acddentaily erased (Lock). an image to be the start-up image. The resized image wilthave a new file name. It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock).
  • Page 48 • Of all the files stored inthe memory card, the unprotected files in the DCtM • This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files on the subfolderwill be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete camera's built-in internal memory to the camera's removable SD memory card.
  • Page 49 • DPOF (DigitalPrint Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on • Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. your memoir/card's MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how 1. Setect the [Index] menu by pressing the many prints to make.
  • Page 50 • You can specify the p rint size when printing images stored on the m emory card. • You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports The [Size] menu is availabIe only for D POF 1.1 c ompatible printers.
  • Page 51 • If you select [Computer] sub menu in the [USB] • Setting the Number of Copies to Print setup menu, [Connecting Computer] message wilI - Select [One Pic] or jAil Pics]. A screen where you can set the number of copies display when you connect the camera to your to print will appear as shown below.
  • Page 52 • Custom Set :You can select the P aper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print • Printing Pictures 1. U se the L EFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [ PRINT] menu tab. Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for p rinted pictures.
  • Page 53 • Initialises user-changed configurations. g Inthis mode, you can set up bash settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes except Voice Recording mode. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the The items indicated by are default settings.
  • Page 54 Sub menu Menu tabMain menu Secondary menu • This function allowsthe user to select the file naming format. Page [Series] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when Sound p.55 a new memory card is used, or after High formatting, or after deleting all pictures.
  • Page 55 • This function switches the camera off after a specified period inorder to prevent • This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format[ on the memory, all unnecessary battery drainage. images, includingthe protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formattingthe memory.
  • Page 56 • You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images • You can turn the Auto Focus lamp on or off. and set up the date type. If [OffJis selected : The AF lamp will not light up. RIGHT button : Selects the year / month / day / hour / If [On] is selected : The AF lamp will light up.

  • Page 57: Lcd Brightness

    • You can adjust the LCD brightness. • The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitoror TV, etc.) • tf you enable Quick View before cap uring an image, you can view the image to which the camera is connected.

  • Page 58: Start Up Image

    • YYou can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. • You can select the sound that is activated Every working mode of c amera with the whenever the camera is turned on. e xception of Voice recording mode has the MyCAM menu.
  • Page 59 Be sure to observe the following precautions! Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camerais transferredfrom a cold to a warm and humidenvironment, • This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit condensationcanform onthe de]bateelectroniccircuitry.If this occurs, turn the in the following locations.
  • Page 60 File Error! -Take apicture to test the c amera's condition, and prepare spare batteries. • Fileerror -Samsung cannot be held responsible for c amera malfunctions. Format the memory card • Memory card error Contact a camera service centre Low Battery! •...
  • Page 61 • Please check the f olbwing • The battery is exhausted Insert fresh batteries. The camera doesn't switch on • Battery is insetted incorrectly with the polarities reversed • There is low battery capacity Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+ -) Insert fresh batteries.(p.f O) •...
  • Page 62 The imagesdon't play back Image Sensor • Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) - Type : 1/2.5"COD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 7.2Mega-#xel Do not change the image file name - Total Pixel : Approx. 7.4 Mega-pixel Lens Celour of image is different to the original scene - Focal Length : NV Lens f = 5.8 _ 17.4mm (35mm equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm) •...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    :Auto Program, Scene, Voice Recording Normal ÷11 Scene (Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, OIcee-up, ÷ These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and may Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach &Snow, Text) vary depending on shootingconditions and camera settings. •Shooting :Single,...
  • Page 64 • Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the • Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty, and PC. • Before reading this manuel, you should have a basic knowledge of computers This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver.
  • Page 65 After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. • You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http ://_,_.sam sungcamera.corn :English http://www.samsungcamera.ce.kr : Korean...
  • Page 66 3. A fter restarting the c omputer, connect the P C t o the c amera with the U SB cable. 4. T urn the c amera power The [ Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the c omputer will recognise camera.
  • Page 67 •_f you connect the U SB cable to aUSB port on your PC a nd then turn on the • Connecting the camera to a PC power, the c amera will automatically sw4tch to "computer connection mode". •tn this mode, you can download stored images...
  • Page 68 6. P ress the r ight mouse button and apop-up • Downloading stored images menu will open. Click [Paste]. You can download the s till images stored on the c amera to your PC's hard disk and print them or u se aphoto editing software to edit them.
  • Page 69 • Windows / 98SE 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. will be removed safely. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on.
  • Page 70 Digital Camera] on the D evice manager. • To start the program click [Start _ Programs _ Samsung _ Digimax Master Digimax Master]. • Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downbading images will...
  • Page 71 4. S elect adestination and make afolder • Imageviewer :You can view the stored images. save downloaded images and folders. - Fotder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded.
  • Page 72 • Image edit : You can edit the still image. • Movie edit :You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music flies together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. - Image editfunctions are listed below. d) Edit menu : You can select the following menus.
  • Page 73 • Movies for viewing on the camera :You can play back a movie on this camera • Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. 1. Select a movie for playing back on the camera by pressing the [Add] button. Insetteffect_and editthe movie.To savethe editedmovie,pressthe [Make]button.
  • Page 74 When Iopen the Device Manager (by clickingStart _ (Settings) • When codec for play back the movie clip isn't installed Installthe codec as listed below. Control Panel _ (Performance and Maintenance) _ System (Hardware) _ Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices [ Installingcodec for Windows ] with an exclamation mark(!) beside them.
  • Page 75 • If the movie clip can't be deleted, removable disk can't be extractedor an error message displays duringthe file transfer. Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product tf you install only the Digimex Master, the problems mentioned above manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is occasionally happen.
  • Page 76 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Samsung L700 Responsible Party : Samsang Opto-ElectroniceAmerica, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FOC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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