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Thank you for buying a Samsung camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH...

  • 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 camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages 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 fire 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 damaged battery could result in fire or injury. Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
  • Page 5 Contents Effect Play mode button Quality / Frame rate BACK button Self-timer / Remote control Thumbnail / Enlargement button Voice recording / Voice memo Starting the slide show White balance Protecting images Deleting images Exposure compensation DPOF Scene menu DPOF : STANDARD Special Effect : Photo Frame DPOF : Print size Special Effect : Motion GIF...

  • Page 6: System Chart

    System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. User manual, Camera case...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Instructions for the Built-in flash - The flash opens automatically when you press the shutter button down half way. - Do not open the flash by force. It may cause breakage of camera.

  • Page 8: Back & Bottom

    Identification of features Back & Bottom Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD monitor Smart buttons Camera strap eyelet Smart buttons BACK button Play mode button Tripod socket USB / AV connection terminal Cradle connector...

  • Page 9: Bottom

    Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Memory card slot To open the battery chamber cover, slide the battery cover lever in the direction shown above. Cradle (Optional) You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle.

  • Page 10: Self-Timer Lamp

    Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25- second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second Blinking intervals before taking a picture A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds...

  • Page 11: Mode Icon

    Identification of features SPECIAL EFFECT mode It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode. SCENE mode Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. MOVIE CLIP mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
  • Page 12 Using the flash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute. These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage.

  • Page 13: How To Charge The Rechargeable

    Connecting to a Power Source You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837B) by using the cradle. When you charge the battery with the cradle, you only can use Lithium Ion battery pack (SLB-0837B). How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837B) Charging with the cradle Charging with the camera Charging LED...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Memory Card

    Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce its performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device.
  • Page 15 - 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. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.

  • Page 16: Time : Smart Button

    When Using the Camera for the First Time : Smart button This button is used for shifting the menu cursor to select or for confirming the selected menu. SIZE [Selecting the main menu : Touching the button] [Confirming the sub menu : Pressing the button] To select sub menu, in some menus, touch the button and slide your finger to the left / right.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Date / Time And Language

    When Using the Camera for the First Time : Setting up the Date / Time and Language When the camera is turned on for the first 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 18: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Date / Time 01:00 AM 2006/06/01 Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:00/01:00:00 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Image quality / Frame rate Voice Recording / Voice memo Icons...

  • Page 19: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the battery (p.13) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.13). As this camera has a 20MB internal memory, it is not essential to insert the memory card.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Asr

    Starting the recording mode How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ( Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. Things to watch out for using the ASR mode 1.

  • Page 21: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    Starting the recording mode To record a movie clip without voice 1. Press the extension menu button. 2. Select the [VOICE] [OFF] menu. 3. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice allows.

  • Page 22: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
  • Page 23 ZOOM W / T button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest from the camera.

  • Page 24: Using The Lcd Monitor To Set The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. (O : Selectable, X : Not selectable, - : Partly selectable) MENU COLOR BRIGHT NORMAL FOCUS AUTO MACRO MACRO SIZE SINGLE...

  • Page 25: Color Tone

    Color tone You can add color tone on the captured image. Warm menu will increase red color of the image. Cool menu will increase blue color of the image. Selecting the color tone To select the color tone, touch the button and slide your finger to the left or right. [Emphasizing the Cool-color] [Emphasizing the Warm-color] Brightness...

  • Page 26: Selecting Focus Type

    Selecting focus type You can select the focus type in accordance with the subject distance. The distance ranges are show below. [Auto] [Macro] Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W : Wide, T : Tele) Focus Type Normal Macro W:80-Infinity W:4-80 Focus range...

  • Page 27: Size

    Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode Icon 3648X 3136X 2688X 2240X Size 2736 2352 2016 1680 3648x2736 3136x2352 2688x2016 2240x1680 1024x768 [STILL IMAGE mode] INFORMATION The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.

  • Page 28: Metering

    Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. - MULTI : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area.

  • Page 29: Effect

    Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a range of yellowish brown colours).

  • Page 30: Self-Timer / Remote Control

    Self-timer / Remote control This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the picture. - Selecting a self-timer : When you press the Shutter button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed and the self-timer function will be cancelled.

  • Page 31: Voice Recording / Voice Memo

    Voice recording / Voice memo A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. And you can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Voice recording 1. Select a recording mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 32: White Balance

    White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. When a menu except the AWB (Auto White Balance) is selected, you can only select the negative color effect. AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the...

  • Page 33: Iso

    You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated in ISO numbers. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. - 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 : You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by increasing the...

  • Page 34: Scene Menu

    Scene menu Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. The scene modes are listed below. [NIGHT] ( : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. [PORTRAIT] ( : To take a picture of a person.

  • Page 35: Special Effect : Motion Gif

    Special Effect : Motion GIF You can make Motion GIF with captured images. Motion GIF : Taking images continuously and save them in a file. This file supports animation. How to make the Motion GIF 1. Select the Special Effect mode by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 36: Shutter Speed

    Special Effect : Composite shooting Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. During the composite shots, press the BACK button. 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the BACK button again and a previous image will be deleted again.

  • Page 37: Photo Gallery Mode

    Photo Gallery mode When the images play back, you can add play back effect and listen a B.G.M. Only still images can be played back. Movie, Voice files are not played back. Selecting a play back mode 1. Select the Photo Gallery mode by rotating the mode dial.
  • Page 38 Photo Gallery mode Adding images in an album Press the Album menu button and the menus shown below will display. - Moving cursor / Selecting an image : Smart button (Horizontal) - Selecting images : Pressing the smart button Images you want can be selected at a time. - Selecting / Cancelling an album : Each album button : Adding images in the Personal album.

  • Page 39: Starting Play Mode

    Photo Gallery mode Rotating an image You can rotate an image to a direction you want. Press the horizontal smart button. Touch the smart button and the selected image is rotated. Press the smart button and the rotated image information will be saved. : rotates the image clockwise.

  • Page 40: 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 smart button. 2. Press the horizontal smart button and menus for movie will display. 3. Press the button to play back a movie clip file.

  • Page 41: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. ISO:200 AV:F2.8 TV:1/30 FLASH:OFF 3648X2736 2006.06.01 Description Battery Recording Information Slide Bar Fn menu : Press the smart button Setup menu DPOF menu Delete menu Protect menu Slide show menu Play back mode icon Folder name and Stored...

  • Page 42: Thumbnail / Enlargement Button

    Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed on full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2.

  • Page 43: Protecting Images

    Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock). ONE : Protect / release displayed image. ALL : Protect / release all saved images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Dpof : Print Size

    DPOF : 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. Setting the Print Size 1. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the smart button.

  • Page 45: Resize

    Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [User image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the smart button (horizontal). 2. Press the [RESIZE] menu button. 3.

  • Page 46: Motion Gif

    Motion GIF You can make Motion GIF with captured images. Motion GIF : Taking images continuously and save them in a file. This file supports animation. How to make the Motion GIF 1. Press the vertical smart button. 2. Press the Motion GIF menu button. ISO:200 AV:F2.8 TV:1/30...
  • Page 47 PictBridge If you selected [Computer], when you connected the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Computer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then change the menu. Or press the Printer button and the camera is connected to the printer displaying the [Connecting Printer] message.

  • Page 48: Printer Button

    PictBridge Printing images (Custom mode) : Images will be printed with changed printer setting. 1. In custom printing mode, press the Print menu button. 2. Select the [Yes] menu. 3. The screen shown on the right will appear and the picture will be printed. If no picture is selected, the [No Image!] message will be displayed.

  • Page 49: 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 items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Full OSD set (Recording mode) Hide Full...

  • Page 50: Osd Set

    Setup menu How to select the setup menu 1. In any mode with the exception of Photo Gallery mode, press the extension menu button ( and press the setup menu button ( 2. Each buttons have different setup menus. Press the F1-4 ( ) menu button.

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Setup menu [ 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. - Date type : [yy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], [Off] [ Imprinting the recording date ] There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images.

  • Page 52: Quick View

    Setup menu [ 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. Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t be...

  • Page 53: Shutter Sound

    Setup menu [ Shutter sound ] You can select the shutter sound. Shutter sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] [ Formatting a memory ] This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted.

  • Page 54: Selecting Video Out Type

    Setup menu [ Selecting Video out type ] The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Connecting to an external monitor Using the USB cable with Cradle (Optional) : Connect the camera and the cradle.

  • Page 55: Connecting An External Device

    Setup menu [ Connecting an External Device (USB) ] You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. Sub menus [Computer] : Select this if you want to connect the camera to your PC. Refer to page 63 for instructions on how to connect the camera to your PC.
  • Page 56 Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture to check that the camera is working correctly and ensure you have a fully charged spare battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.

  • Page 57: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Memory 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.52) Card Locked! The memory card is locked SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch towards the top of the...
  • Page 58 Before contacting a service centre Battery power quickly drains The Camera is being used in low temperatures Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in order to take images Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Before contacting a service centre Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance or effect setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance and effect Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation No image on external monitor The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera Check the connection cables There are incorrect files in the memory card...

  • Page 60: Software

    Specifications Sharpness : Soft, Normal, Vivid Effect : Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Negative, Composite, Frame, GIF animation White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Voice Recording : Voice Recording (Max 1 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (Max. 10 sec.) Date Imprinting : Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable) Shooting - Still Image : Modes : Auto, Program, Manual, ASR, Effect, Scene...

  • Page 61: Software Notes

    Using a Hand-made (self assembled) PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. Before using this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).

  • Page 62: Setting Up The Application Software

    You should allow 5 - 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive. PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera.
  • Page 63 Setting up the application software 3. To play back the movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, install 4. Install the Digimax Master in order. the XviD codec. The XviD codec is distributed according to and under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License and anyone can copy, modifiy and distribute this codec freely, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...

  • Page 64: Starting Pc Mode

    Setting up the application software 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. If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
  • Page 65 Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC [Using the USB cable with Cradle (optional)] [Using the USB cable with Camera] If you selected [Printer] in Step 4, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established.

  • Page 66: Removing The Removable Disk

    Starting PC mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the [Samsung USB Driver] on the Add / Remove Programs Properties. 6. Uninstallation is complete.

  • Page 68: Digimax Master

    4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. Samsung Digimax Master - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded.
  • Page 69 Digimax Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window. Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu.

  • Page 70: Faq

    Digimax Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. [Edit Clip] : You can change the brightness, contrast, colour and saturation.
  • Page 71 Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark (?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark (!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove".

  • Page 72: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment-friendly products.
  • Page 73 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Samsung NV10 Responsible Party : Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 74 POST CODE : 300190 TEL : ( 86 ) 22-2761-4599 FAX : ( 86 ) 22-2769-7558 www.samsungcamera.com.cn SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS U.K. TEL : 00800 12263727 (free for calls from UK only) UK Service Hotline : 01932455320 www.samsungcamera.co.uk...

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