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Samsung WB550 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    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 takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fi re or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fi re or injury. – Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera. –...
  • Page 5 Contents Things to watch out for when taking pictures Focus lock Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button Shutter button Zoom W/T Lever Command Lever How to use the Command lever mode Function Description / Info / Up button Macro / Down button Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button...
  • Page 6 Contents Play & Pause / Down button Left / Right / MENU / OK button Print button Delete button E (Effect) button: Resize E (Effect) button: Rotating an image E (Effect) button: Colour E (Effect) button: Image editing Red eye removal Face Retouch Brightness control Contrast control...
  • Page 7 QuickTime Player 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4. AVC) playback 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 APPENDIX Specifi cations Important notes...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    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 Identifi cation of features Front & Top Mode dial Flash AF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Lens Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) POWER button Speaker Microphone HDMI connection terminal HDMI connection terminal note To connect to the HDMI connection terminal, use the HDMI cable only.

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor

    Identifi cation of features Back Shutter button Camera status lamp LCD monitor Command Lever USB / AV / DC terminal Fn / Delete button 5-function button Play mode / Print button E (Effect) button Camera strap...

  • Page 11: Bottom

    Identifi cation of features Bottom Memory card slot Battery holder Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Tripod socket 5 Function button Function Description / Information / Up button Flash / Left button Macro /Play & Pause / Down button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button...
  • Page 12 Identifi cation of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status – For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking – For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source

    Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute. Movie These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods. These fi gures are measured under OIS shooting condition.
  • Page 14 Connecting to a power source Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the AC cable. Using an AC cable: Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable.
  • Page 15 Connecting to a power source How to charge the rechargeable battery Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert using force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the battery Insert the battery as shown. – If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+/-). – When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force it. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.

  • Page 17: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    – If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g.
  • Page 18 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label <SD (Secure Digital) memory card> The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi...
  • Page 19 When using the camera for the fi rst time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the fi rst time. When the camera is turned on for the fi rst time, a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. X5.0 X5.0 1/30 1/30 F3.3 F3.3 & 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 <Image & Full Status> Description Optical/Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate Number of available shots remaining/Remaining time Memory card icon/ Internal memory icon...

  • Page 21: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the Recording mode Selecting modes You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera. How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point. Movie Clip mode Smart Auto mode Select point...

  • Page 22: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the Recording mode How to use the Program mode Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually confi gure various functions. 1. Select the Program mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Beauty Shot Mode

    Starting the Recording mode How to use the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. 1. Select the Beauty Shot mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
  • Page 24 Starting the Recording mode The scene modes are listed below. (p.56) Icons Scene modes Use this mode when you want someone else Frame Guide to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. Use this for shooting still images at night or in Night other dark conditions.

  • Page 25: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the Recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time(maximum of 29 minutes) of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial.

  • Page 26: Recording The Movie Clip Without Sound

    Starting the Recording mode Recording the movie clip without sound You can record the movie clip without sound. Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for Movie clip mode. 4. Press the MENU button. 5. Select the [RECORDING] menu by pressing the Left/Right button.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    Starting the Recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1.

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

    Things to watch out for when taking pictures Pressing the Shutter button down half way. Lightly press the Shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the Shutter button all way down to take the picture. <Press the Shutter button down all <Lightly press the Shutter button>...

  • Page 29: Focus Lock

    Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the Shutter button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.

  • Page 30: Shutter Button

    Shutter button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode. In Movie clip mode Pressing the Shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the Shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows.
  • Page 31 Zoom W/T Lever WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in optical zoom mode to see subjects in the distance. Continue to move the Zoom W/T lever to the left to disable optical zoom. <TELE zoom>...

  • Page 32: Command Lever

    Command Lever How to use the Command lever mode Exposure compensation This product automatically controls exposure, adjusting it according to the recording situation. However, use the command lever to change the exposure to a different value. 1. Select [EV] under [Command Lever] in the menu.

  • Page 33: Function Description / Info / Up Button

    Function Description / Info ( While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function descriptions of the current fi lming image (fi lming mode) can be accessed through the liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function description / Information ( ) button.

  • Page 34: Macro / Down Button

    Macro ( ) / Down button 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 showing, you can use the Macro( )/Down button to take macro pictures.
  • Page 35 Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W: Wide, T: Tele) Mode Auto ( Focus Type Auto macro ( W: 5 ~ Infi nity Focus range T: 100 ~ Infi nity Mode Program / Manual ( Focus Type Manual focus ( Macro (...

  • Page 36: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Left button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Flash( )/Left button operates as the Flash( ) button. Selecting the fl...
  • Page 37 Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode If the subject or background is dark, the Auto fl ash camera fl ash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera Auto & Red-eye fl...

  • Page 38: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Self-timer ( ) / Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Self-timer ( ) / Right button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.
  • Page 39 Self-timer ( ) / Right button Motion Timer Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp Pressing the Shutter button after Blink (1 second interval) setting the Motion Timer Detecting the subject’s Blink (0.25 second interval) movement Turn on and the image is taken after No movement is detected 2 seconds.

  • Page 40: Menu / Ok Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Remote control range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range. [Shutter button on the remote control] Replacing battery for the remote control Make sure the + (positive) polarity is toward the top and the - (negative) polarity is toward the bottom while installing battery for the remote control.

  • Page 41: Fn Button

    Fn button You can use the Fn button to set the following menus. SIZE FOCUS AREA FRAME RATE METERING DRIVE WHITE BALANCE Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed FACE DETECTION Selectable menu may differ depending on each scene mode. How to use the Fn menu ( : Selectable) 1.

  • Page 42: Focus Area

    Fn button: Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon Still image 4000x 3984x 3968x Size Mode 3000 2656 2232 Movie Icon clip Size 1280x720HQ 1280x720 mode 1024X768 < Still image mode > The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.

  • Page 43: Fn Button: Frame Rate

    Fn button: Frame rate This menu allows you to select an appropriate frame rate depending on the intended use for a recorded video. Using a faster shutter speed enables the movie clip to catch a decisive moment, but which will raise the fi le size. Mode Movie clip mode Icon...

  • Page 44: Fn Button: Drive Mode

    Fn button: Drive mode You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Icon Drive Mode Single Take one picture only. Images will be taken continuously until the Shutter Continuous button is released. The shooting capacity depends on the memory. Continuous shooting is available while pressing and holding the Shutter button (About 1.5 frames High Speed...

  • Page 45: Fn Button: Iso

    Fn button: ISO You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specifi c light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Icon ISO Mode The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed Auto by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.

  • Page 46: Fn Button: Aperture Value

    Fn button: White balance Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1.

  • Page 47: Fn Button: Face Detection

    Fn button: Face Detection If you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face. When focusing on a human face, the brightness of the face is also adjusted. You can also capture natural facial expressions by using self portrait, smile shot or blink detection.
  • Page 48 Fn button: Face Detection Self Portrait When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically detected so that you can take self portraits more easily and quickly. 1. For self-fi lming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound.

  • Page 49: E (Effect) Button

    E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Available Effects, by recording mode Mode E button ( : Selectable) Mode E button The E button will not operate in Voice recording mode, [Smart Auto], [Beauty Shot] and some [Scene] modes ([Frame Guide], [Night], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn], [Backlight], [Firework], [Beach&Snow], [Self-Shot], [Food], [Café]).

  • Page 50: Colour

    E (Effect) button: Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without an image editing software. Press the E button in an available mode. 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button.

  • Page 51: Sharpness

    E (Effect) button: Image editing Custom colour: You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. – Up/Down button: Selects R, G, B – Left/Right button: Changes the values Press the E button in the [Program], [Manual] mode. Sharpness 1.

  • Page 52: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu Sub menu EV(A, S) Command Lever Flash EVC +1.0, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -1.0 Super Fine Fine Quality...

  • Page 53: Command Lever

    Command Lever You can enable the desired features for the command lever on the back of the camera. - [Command Lever] Sub menus: [EV], [EV(A, S)], [ISO], [WB] - Move the command lever to the left or right to select the submenu for each feature.

  • Page 54: Quality

    Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. - [Quality] Sub menus: [Super Fine], [Fine], [Normal] Mode Still image Mode Sub menu Super Fine File Format JPEG This fi...

  • Page 55: Ois (Optical Image Stabilization)

    OIS (Optical image Stabilization) This feature allows you to minimize camera shake while taking a picture. - [OIS] Sub menus: [Off], [On] OIS function may not work suffi ciently in the following cases. – To take pictures of a moving subject. –...

  • Page 56: Voice Recording

    Voice recording A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Press the Shutter button to record a voice. – Press the Shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10 hour) allows.

  • Page 57: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie without voice. Select [Voice] menu in the Movie clip mode. (p. 25) ) icon will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button and a movie will record for as long as the memory capacity allows without voice.

  • Page 58: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip 1. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. 2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button to playback a movie clip fi le. –...

  • Page 59: On Camera Movie Trimming

    Starting play mode On camera movie trimming You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button at the point of the movie clip where you want to start extracting.

  • Page 60: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Starting play mode Playing back a voice memo 1. Select a still image that has the voice memo. 2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button to play back the voice memo. – To pause the voice memo, while playing it back, press the Play &...

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

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Play mode button If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the Play mode button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.
  • Page 62 Using the camera buttons to set the camera Image enlargement 1. Select the picture you want to enlarge and move the Digital Zoom lever to the right. Then the selected picture will be digitally enlarged. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button.

  • Page 63: Info / Up Button

    Info ( ) / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the Up button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info( ) button will display image information on the LCD monitor.

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

    Left / Right / MENU / OK button Left/Right/MENU/OK button activate the following. – Left button: While the menu is showing, the Left button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the Left button to select the previous image. –...

  • Page 65: E (Effect) Button: Resize

    E (Effect) button: 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 E button. 2. Press the Left/Right button and select the [RESIZE] ( ) menu tab.

  • Page 66: E (Effect) Button: Rotating An Image

    E (Effect) button: Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is fi nished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the Play mode button and press the E button.

  • Page 67: Acb

    E (Effect) button: Colour Custom colour You can change the R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) values of the image. – OK button: Selects / sets up the Custom Colour – Up/Down button: Selects R, G, B – Left/Right button: Changes the values E (Effect) button: Image editing 1.

  • Page 68: Face Retouch

    E (Effect) button: Image editing Face Retouch When you recorded a person, you can retouch the subject’s face. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down button and a bar for selecting the [Face Retouch] will be displayed. 2. Change the Face Retouch by pressing the Left/Right button.

  • Page 69: Noise Effect

    E (Effect) button: Image editing Noise effect You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. 2 The [Processing!] message is displayed and the image is saved as a new fi...

  • Page 70: The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows.

  • Page 71: Starting The Slide Show

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Auto Plain Type Photo FastPhoto Auto Draft Quality Normal Fine Auto Date Print Auto File Name Reset Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Starting the slide show ( Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.

  • Page 72: Selecting Images

    Starting the slide show ( Selecting Images You can select image to view. 1 Use the Up/Down button to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button. [All]: All images saved in the Memory are played back.

  • Page 73: Setting Play Interval

    Starting the slide show ( Setting play interval Set the slide show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down button to select the desired interval. 3.

  • Page 74: Playback

    Playback ( Voice memo You can add your voice to a stored still image. 100-0010 100-0010 PLAYBACK Voice Memo Smart Album Protect Delete DPOF Copy To Card Start : Shutter Start : Shutter Back <Voice memo menu> <Ready for recording> –...
  • Page 75 Playback ( Details of Each Category Category Description Categorized depending on the sequence of Date recorded dates. Colour Categorized depending on the main color. Categorized depending on the sequence of Week recorded weeks. Categorized depending on the fi le type Type (e.g., picture, video, or voice) Searching or Deleting Files...

  • Page 76: Protecting Images

    Playback ( Protecting images This is used to protect specifi c shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock). 1. Press the Up/Down button and select the [Protect] menu tab. And then press the Right button.

  • Page 77: Deleting Images

    Playback ( Deleting images This deletes images stored on the memory card. By activating the Recycle Bin function (p.85) you can restore deleted photos. 1. Press the Up/Down button and select the [Delete] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2.
  • Page 78 Playback ( Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the Up/Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Press the Right button again and [Standard] sub menu will be displayed.

  • Page 79: Print

    Playback ( Print size You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. 1. Press the Up/Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button.

  • Page 80: Copy To Card

    Playback ( Copy To Card This enables you to copy image fi les, movie clips and voice recording fi les to the memory card. 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by pressing the Up/Down button. And then press the Right button. 2.

  • Page 81: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode. The menus marked * are set to the default value. Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sound ( Volume You can set select a volume of shutter...

  • Page 82: Beep Sound

    Sound ( Beep Sound If you set sound to on, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when OK button is pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. – [Beep Sound] sub menus: [Off], [Sound 1]*, [Sound 2], [Sound 3] AF Sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is...

  • Page 83: Setup Menu

    Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode. The menus marked * are set to the default value. Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Display ( ) Language There is a choice of languages that can...

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Display ( ) Setting up the Date / Time / Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. If [World Time] is set in foreign countries, the date and time of the destination will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 85: Quick View

    Display ( ) Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images.

  • Page 86: Initialisation

    Settings ( ) Initialisation All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for Date/Time, Language, and Video will not be changed. – Sub menus [No]*: Settings will not be restored to their defaults. [Yes]: A window to confi...

  • Page 87: File Name

    Settings ( ) File name This function allows the user to select the fi le naming format. File name Description After using the reset function, the next fi le name will be set Reset from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card.

  • Page 88: Auto Power Off

    Settings ( ) Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. – Sub menus [Off]: Do not want to use the Power Off function. [1min], [3min]*, [5min], [10min]: The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time specifi...

  • Page 89: Auto Focus Lamp

    Settings ( ) Yellow - Video White - Sound – When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. – There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction.

  • Page 90: Hdmi Size

    Settings ( ) HDMI Size When the camera is connected with the HDTV, you can select image size that is compatible with the HDTV. The image size are [1080i], [720p], [480p] and [576p]. Only when [480p] is set to [NTSC] and [576p] is set to [PAL], those resolutions can be set in the menu.

  • Page 91: Anynet+(Cec)

    Anynet+(CEC) Anynet+(CEC) is an AV network system which controls all your connected SAMSUNG AV devices when using the TV remote control that supports Anynet+. When connected to the SAMSUNG HDTV, you can operate the playback functions by using the camera or the TV remote control.

  • Page 92: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice fi les cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.

  • Page 93: Pictbridge: Picture Selection

    PictBridge: Picture Selection You can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the MENU button and the PictBridge menu will be displayed. 2. Use the Up/Down button to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.

  • Page 94: Pictbridge: Reset

    – Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. – Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of...

  • Page 95: Software Notes

    Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later It is not compatible with Windows XP and Vista 64-bit Edition. Samsung is not responsible for any defects or damages caused by the use of unauthorized computer including an assembled PC. QuickTime Player 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4.AVC) playback...

  • Page 96: About The Software

    After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD- ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie files with this software.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Application Software

    To use this camera with a PC, install the application software fi rst. 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://www.samsungcamera.com: English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr: Korean 1.
  • Page 98 Setting up the application software 4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.5 in the order shown. QuickTime Player 7.5 cannot be installed under Window 2000. 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera.

  • Page 99: Starting Pc Mode

    Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to “computer connection mode”. In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
  • Page 100 Starting PC mode Downloading stored images 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. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.

  • Page 101: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a fi le. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has fi nished blinking and is constantly on.

  • Page 102: Samsung Master

    You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip. This software is only compatible with Windows. To run the Samsung Master, double click the Samsung Master icon on the desktop. Downloading images 1.
  • Page 103 3 Image display window: A selected image is displayed in this window. 4 Preview window: You can preview the changed image. A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
  • Page 104 Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master cannot be played back. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. Samsung Master does not support the playback and editing for the...

  • Page 105: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.3 or later. 3.

  • Page 106: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Image Sensor – Type: 1/2.33” CCD – Effective Pixel: Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixel – Total Pixel: Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixel Lens – Focal Length: Schneider lens f = 4.2 ~ 42.0 mm (35mm fi lm equivalent: 24 ~ 240 mm) –...
  • Page 107 4000x3000 3984x2656 3968x2232 3264x2448 2592x1944 2048x1536 Super Fine Fine Normal These fi gures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. E Button – Recording Effect: Photo Style Selector: Normal, Classic, Calm, Cool, Retro, Forest, Vivid, Soft Color Effect: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue,...

  • Page 108: Important Notes

    – 0 ~ 40°C Temperature Operating – 5 ~ 85% Humidity – Application: Samsung Master, Quick Time Player 7.5, Software Adobe Reader Specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 109: Important Notes

    – Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. – Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. The temperature of the surface increases if the camera is used for prolonged periods of time. This doesn’t affect the camera operation and is not a problem of the camera.

  • Page 110: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [ Card Error ! ] • Memory card error. Turn off the camera power and turn it on again. Insert the memory card again. Insert and format the memory card. (p.84) [ Card Locked! ] •...

  • Page 111: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Before contacting a service centre Please check the following. The camera doesn’t switch on. • There is low battery capacity. Insert fresh batteries. (p.15) • Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases while in use.
  • Page 112 Before contacting a service centre The fl ash does not fi re. • Flash off mode has been selected. Dis-engage fl ash off mode. • The camera mode can’t use the fl ash. Refer to the FLASH instruction. (p.35-36) Incorrect date and time is displayed •...

  • Page 113: Faq

    Before contacting a service centre A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears. • Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the red, white and blue spots appear.
  • Page 114 Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC? The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable. In this case, disconnect the other USB cable, and connect only one USB cable to the camera. Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Control Panel...
  • Page 115 If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the fi le transfer. If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. – Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the [Samsung Master] icon on the Taskbar.

  • Page 116: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. 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.

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