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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents User Manual Basic functions WB1000 Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
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. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries.
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Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s your camera. compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. improper use may not be covered by your warranty. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
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finished, disconnect the cable from your camera. Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use. Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Auto Contrast Balance e.g.) Auto Exposure Bracket Auto Focus Available in the Digital Image Stabilisation Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter DPOF Digital Print Order Format Priority, DUAL IS, Exposure Value and Movie modes Optical Image Stabilisation White Balance Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
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Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background : the objects around the subject Composition : the combination of a subject and background Subject Composition Background Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Taking photos of text, insects, or d mode flowers s mode > Close Up, Text Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up photos) White balance (to change the colour tone) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Using the Aperture Priority mode ........... 32 Taking a self-portrait shot ............48 Using the Shutter Priority mode ..........32 Taking a smile shot .............. 48 Using the Manual mode ............33 Detecting eye blinking ............49 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
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Camera specifications ............93 Rotating a photo ..............66 Index ................. 98 Applying photo styles ............67 Defining your own RGB tone ..........67 Correcting exposure problems ..........68 Creating a print order (DPOF) ..........69 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Setting the display and sound ………………………… 18 Changing the display type ………………………………… 18 Setting the sound …………………………………………… 19 Taking photos ……………………………………………… 20 Zooming …………………………………………………… 21 Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 22 Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 23 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
(User manual included) Cradle HDMI cable (for charging the battery (for viewing high-resolution and connecting your camera to an images or playing videos) HDTV or PC) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene Aperture Priority (The shutter speed is set automatically.) Movie Record a video Take a photo by adjusting the shutter speed Shutter Priority (The aperture value is set automatically.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
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* Referred to Navigation button in this manual Control Dial* When rotating: (Navigation) Scroll to an option or menu Adjust shutter speed, aperture, or exposure value in Shooting mode Scroll through files in Playback mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Auto focus frame Exposure value Camera shake White balance Current date and time White balance customised ISO speed Histogram (p. 18) Photo resolution Grid lines Video resolution Photo quality Frame rate Metering option Burst type Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display may show different capacities. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Press [ D] or [M] to move up or down; press [F] or [t] to move left or right. Rotate the navigation button any direction. o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu. Press [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
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Face Detection Photo Size Settings Quality Daylight Exit Change D] or [M] to Rotate the navigation button or press [ scroll to Functions and then press [t] or [o]. Back Move Press [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Display grid lines and histogram Display all information about the current photo Hide all information about the current file Playback Display information about the current file, except the shooting settings and histogram Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Option Description The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. m] to return to the previous mode. Press [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Shutter] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. Align your subject in the frame. Press [ Shutter] to take a photo. See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Face Detection. It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom. Zoom out The zoom ratio available for videos differs. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
In Shooting mode, press [ off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly. Select Functions an option. Option Description Off: Deactivate the OIS function. On: Activate the OIS function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
The aperture value and shutter speed are set. Focus frame Shutter] to take the photo • Press [ if displayed in green. • Change the frame and half-press [Shutter] again if displayed in red. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
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Use the focus lock Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Basic functions...
Configuring your settings …………………………………… 34 Using your custom settings ………………………………… 34 Recording a video ………………………………………… 35 Recording voice memos ………………………………… 36 Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 36 Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 36 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending Appears when taking portraits at night. on the subject's movement. Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting. Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
fluorescent light. If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry. Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes. (p. 22) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
For the Frame Guide mode, see “ Using the frame guide” on page 29. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ Shutter] Back Move to focus. To hide facial imperfections, press [m]. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
Ask another person to take a photo. The person must align the subject in the frame by using the guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo. To cancel the guides, press [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ Shooting options.”) Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
This is good for landscape shots to blurring if your subject or the camera is in motion. show the entire scope of the scene. Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed Big aperture value Small aperture value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value. o] to select the shutter speed. Press [ Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
Shutter] to take the photo. Select Functions User Registration and press [o]. You can update option settings in the u mode. User Registration Back Move Select Yes. The options you set are saved to the user mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as a single video. Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length. Press [ Shutter] to stop. Press [ Shutter] again to record a new voice memo. m] to switch to Shooting mode. Press [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Extended functions...
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper. Option Description 1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper or play back on an Super Fine HDTV. Fine 1024 X 768: Attach to email. Normal Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds. Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a photo. (p. 40) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
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The motion timer may not work when: you are more than 3 m away from the camera your movements are too subtle there is too much light or backlight The detection range of the motion timer Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
The flash will not fire. Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed when shooting in low light. Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the detected scene in the S mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 93) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. When you set the ISO speed to 3200, you can select only 3M or lower resolution. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. (p. 45) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. area options. Press [ o] to change the focus area. If you use this function, the face detection options are not available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. (p. 45) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames. The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Select Functions Face Detection Self-Portrait. the smile more easily. When your hear a quick beep, press [ Shutter]. To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 81) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Face Detection Blink Detection. Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails, “Picture taken with eyes closed.” message appears. Take another photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures: The ACB feature is always on in the a mode. normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 55) You cannot set burst options when this feature is on. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Suitable for a subject with backlighting. Center–weighted: Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the centre. Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the (Cloudy) (Tungsten) frame. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
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Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your Press [ Shutter]. pre-defined settings. Colour Temperature: Adjust the colour temperature of the light source. (p. 53) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
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Alternatively, as the colour temperature decreases, the colour Temperature. distribution becomes warmer. Adjust the colour temperature. Clear sky Fluorescent_H Cloudy Daylight Fluorescent_L Back Move Halogen lamp o] to save your settings. Press [ Tungsten Candle light Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
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Functions → WB Fine-tuning → On. Adjust the value on the coordinates. Back Move • G: Green • A: Amber • M: Magenta • B: Blue Press [ o] to save your setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
The camera automatically shows you the photos just taken and then saves them. AEB: Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Select Normal if you want to use face detection options. Depending on the selected photo style, some image adjustment Adjust the amount of the selected colour. options are not available. (-: less or +: more) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for editing the photos on your computer). Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos. This may also increase the noise on your photos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Shooting options...
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ………………………… 70 Transferring files to your computer …………………… 72 For Windows users ………………………………………… 72 For Mac users ……………………………………………… 77 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …… 78 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
Photo includes a voice memo If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your memory Video file card. Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name Histogram Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
Rotate the navigation button or press It may take some time for the camera to change the category and Scroll through files recognise files. [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Press [f] and select Yes. Delete files Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
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Select files you want to delete and press [ Press [ o] again to cancel your selection. Select Press [ Press [ Select Yes. To delete all files, In Playback mode, press [ Select File Options Delete Yes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
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The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of files. Once you exceed the 10 MB limit, the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin. Select Yes to empty the recycle bin or No to delete only the current file. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
1 sec. Do this Music Select a background audio. Move the enlarged area Press [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Trim the enlarged photo Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
Press [ end and push [Zoom] up. Select Yes. Pause The original video should be at least 10 seconds long. The edited video will be saved as a new file. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [ Use the following buttons to control playback. Press Scan backward. Pause or resume playback. Scan forward. Stop playback. Adjust the volume level. [Zoom] up or down Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
(p. 81) Depending on the original photo size, the rotated photo may be resized to a lower resolution. Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Photo Style Selector an option. Back Move Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone. Adjust the amount of the selected colour. (-: less or +: more) Soft Back Move Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
Edit Image Adjust Add Noise. Hiding facial imperfections In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch. Select a level. As the number increases, the face becomes clearer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible the photos you want and press [f]. printers. If you select All, press [D] or [M] to select the number of copies and press [o]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
Settings → HDMI Size. the TV remote control. Select an HDMI resolution. Turn on your camera and press [ Turn off your camera and HDTV. View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
HDTV. If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn the Anynet+ on in the settings menu (p. 83) to control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the TV remote control. For details, see the “HDMI cradle manual.”...
Samsung Master Edit photos and videos. monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) View videos (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) files) QuickTime Player 7.5 Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or later on a PC. View the user manual. Adobe Reader Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Select programs to install and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Exit to complete the installation and restart your computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
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PC DCIM 100SSCAM. screen. Select the files you want and drag or save them to your Click the pop-up message. Remove the USB cable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
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PC. For details, see the Help menu. This program does not support editing of video files (H.264 (MPEG-4. AVC)) on the camera. Downloading files using Samsung Master When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for downloading files automatically appears.
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Transferring files to your computer Using the Samsung Master Interface Description Toolbar Menus Click for more information about the program. Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. Change the mode. : View mode : Edit mode for photos : Edit mode for videos Preview information about the selected file.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
File Name: Set to print the name of the file. o] to print. Press [ Reset: Reset the print options. Printing starts. Press [ F] to cancel printing. Some options are not supported by some printers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Playback/Editing...
…………………………………………… 85 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 86 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 86 About memory cards ……………………………………… 87 About the battery …………………………………………… 88 Before contacting a service centre …………………… 90 Camera specifications …………………………………… 93 Index ………………………………………………………… 98 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
(p. 81) Display: Customise the display settings, such as language and brightness. (p. 81) Settings: Change the settings for the camera system, such as memory format, default file name, and USB mode. (p. 82) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec) If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode Power Save (press any button to deactivate the Power save mode). (Off*, Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
9999. The camera defines file names according to the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard. If you change the names of files intentionally, the camera may not play back the files. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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AF Lamp 10 min) places. (Off, Your settings will not change after replacing the Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung Auto Power Off battery. HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV The camera will not automatically turn off when: remote control.
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Auto *: Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically. Computer : Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files. Printer : Connect your camera to a printer for printing files. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
Low Battery Low Light Turn on the flash. (p. 41) Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory Memory Full card. Take photos or insert a memory card that has No Image File some photos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
46 min Approx. Approx. Approx. 49 min 70 min 91 min * The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution Videos Approx. 140 min and 30 fps. • The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ depending on actual usage. • Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.
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USB devices are connected to your computer you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard (5 V, 500 mA) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
Get a new battery The flash may fire due to static electricity. The flash fires if the battery life is diminishing quickly. unexpectedly This is not a malfunction of the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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The wide-angle lens may create distortions Make sure that the lens is clean. If not, on the image. This is the normal feature of The photo is distorted clean the lens. (p. 86) the wide-angle lens. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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files Media Player 11 recommended). ® Install QuickTime Player 7.5 or K-Lite Codec Pack Full on Windows XP SP2 or later. Depending on your computer environment, the video playback may be intermittent. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
50 cm - 80 cm DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) + Auto Macro 5 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS)] Manual 5 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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0 - 40˚ C 2048 x 1536 1028 1920 x 1080 1104 1387 1024 x 768 1420 1612 1807 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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Camera specifications Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Samsung Master, QuickTime Player 7.5, Adobe Reader ® Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. 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 development of environmental conscious products.
Aperture value 31 Multi AF 46 Capturing an image 65 Error messages 85 Auto Contrast Balance Selection AF 46 (ACB) 50, 68 Cleaning Exposure 50 Body 86 Auto mode 20 Display 86 Lens 86 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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Playback mode 67 Spot 51 in Shooting mode 56 Print order 69 Mini dashboard 15 Rotating 66 Icons 14 Program mode 30 Motion timer 40 Imprint 83 Protecting files 61 Movie mode 35 ISO speed 43 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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Auto 20 Dual IS 27 Zoom button 13 Manual 33 Zooming 21 Movie 35 User mode 34 Program 30 Scene 28 Shutter Priority 32 Video Smart Auto 26 Playing 64 User 34 Recording 35 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals Appendixes...
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC) visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after- sales service or inquiries. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...