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HZ50W
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera,
This manual will help you leam to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software,
Please read this manual
thorough~,

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  • Page 1 HZ50W Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera, This manual will help you leam to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software, Please read this manual thorough~,...
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid moved to the PC and can be edited disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or by an image editing program. damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Samsung Camera Service center. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach Please do not use this product in close proximity to À ammable or of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not System chart READY avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Package Contents Sold Separately Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in ¿ re or injury. Identification of features - Use battery with the correct speci¿...
  • Page 5 Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Smart FR Edit Recording HD (High De¿ nition) movie clips Face Tone Recording the movie clip without sound Face Retouch Photo Size / Movie Size Things to Watch Out for When Taking Quality / Frame rate Pictures Smart Range...
  • Page 6 Contents Display Play mode button Setting the Grid Line Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever Function Description Smart Album Start up image Info (DISP) / Up button Display Bright Play & Pause / OK button Quick view Left / Right / Down / MENU button Display Save Delete button Settings...
  • Page 7 For Windows users Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) For Mac users Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure Handling the JPEG/TIFF ¿ les as you edit RAW ¿ les Saving the RAW ¿ les into JPEG or TIFF...
  • Page 8: System Chart

    Please make sure your package contains the contents listed below before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment listed under Sold Separately, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. The appearance of the parts and accessories in your package may differ from the illustrations below.
  • Page 9 Identi¿ cation of features Front & Top Shutter button Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) Built-in À ash (p.34) Diopter adjustment lever (p.34) AF Lamp/ Self-timer lamp Microphone Hook for neck strap (p.10) Speaker Flash pop-up button (p.34) HDMI port Lens...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Back Mode Dial POWER button Electronic View¿ nder (EVF) (p.36) Hook for neck strap LCD monitor Video shooting button AE lock/image protection EVF/LCD button button (p.34) (p.35) Exposure compensation MENU button button (p.35) OK/AF point button (p.37) Play mode button Fn / Delete button Smart dial (p.11)
  • Page 11 Identification of features Attaching the neck strap Attaching a lens cap to the camera Attach the neck strap as shown below. 1. Insert the lens cap string into the hole in the lens cap. 2. Attach the lens cap to the neck strap.
  • Page 12 Identification of features Bottom Smart dial When pressing the Smart Dial • Move UP/DOWN /LEFT/RIGHT • Execute options in the shooting mode: Change the display Change the timer option Change the close-up shooting option Change the À ash option Battery chamber Tripod socket When turning the Smart Dial cover lever...
  • Page 13 Identification of features Self-timer lamp Mode icon Icon Status Description Refer to page 22 for more information about the camera mode setting. - For the ¿ rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second Aperture. Shutter MODE Smart Auto Program intervals.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Power Source

    640x480 image size your PC (p.108) or supply the power to 30fps frame rate your camera through the USB cable. These ¿ gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
  • Page 15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions Use a USB cable with the correct speci¿ cation. and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : camera.
  • Page 16 Connecting to a Power Source When using the battery, please keep the following guidelines. Guidelines of disposal Failure to do so may cause the generation of heat, fire, or Do not throw away the over used battery. explosion. Destruction by ¿ re is not allowed for disposal of battery. If you ¿...
  • Page 17: The Lcd Monitor

    Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, - Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card. please check whether the battery (+ / -) direction is right.
  • Page 18: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. inserted or removed. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up memory card’s performance.
  • Page 19 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards. When using a 1GB SD memory, the speci¿ ed shooting capacity will be as follows. These ¿ gures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
  • Page 20: When Using The Camera For The First Time

    When using the camera for the ¿ rst time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for Setting up the date, time and date type the ¿ rst time. 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by Language :English When the camera is turned on for the ¿ rst time, a menu will be pressing the Up/Down button and press Time Zone :London...
  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator Description Icons Page The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting Battery p. 16 functions and selections. Flash p. 41 Self-timer p. 43 Macro p. 38 Smart Range p. 54 Photo Style Selector p. 57 Face Detection / Smart Filter p.
  • Page 22: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. White Balance WB Fine-tuning Shooting Sound Face Detection Display Smart FR Edit Settings Photo Size Quality Exit Change 2.
  • Page 23: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode Selecting modes Shooting modes The appropriate option can be set You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper Smart Auto automatically for a shooting scene by of your camera. recognizing shooting scenes. Various shooting options can be set How to use the mode dial Program...
  • Page 24: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode ( Each scene is recognized in the following conditions; The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings [Landscape] ) : When shooting outdoor scenes based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
  • Page 25: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode [Natural Green] ) : When shooting nature such as forest How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority mode ( and leaves When the user con¿ gures the aperture value or shutter speed, an ap- [Macro Color] ) : When shooting close-up shot for the propriate aperture value or shutter speed is con¿...
  • Page 26: How To Use The Manual Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Manual mode ( How to use the User Setting shooting mode ( The user’s own shooting mode can be used by saving the shooting The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter options which are con¿...
  • Page 27: How To Use The Nightscene Modes

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( How to use the Nightscene modes ( Select this mode at night or in low light conditions. Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections.
  • Page 28: How To Use The Scene Modes

    Starting the recording mode The scene modes are listed below. How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily con¿ gure optimal settings for a variety of [Frame Guide] ( ) : Use this mode when you want someone shooting situations.
  • Page 29: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a time (maximum 20 minutes at once) of the memory capacity allows.
  • Page 30: Recording Hd (High De¿ Nition) Movie Clips

    Starting the recording mode Recording HD (High De¿ nition) movie clips Recording the movie clip without sound You can record HD (High De¿ nition) movie clips. (1280X720HQ, 30 fps) You can record the movie clip without sound. H.264(MPEG4.AVC) is a standard for the digital video codec. Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for It supports a high quality movie clip in a small ¿...
  • Page 31: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the À ash when you capture an image. Lightly press the shutter button to con¿ rm focus and À ash battery Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32: Focus Lock

    Focus lock Using the camera buttons to set the camera To focus on a subject not positioned in the center of the picture, use The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.
  • Page 33: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER button Zoom W/T Lever Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode. If the menu is not displayed, this lever works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or In Movie clip mode DIGITAL ZOOM lever. Pressing the shutter button down This camera has a 26X optical zoom fully starts the process for record- and a 5X digital zoom function.
  • Page 34 Zoom W/T Lever WIDE Zoom If the Zoom W/T lever is fully turned, the zoom adjusts quickly. If the Zoom W/T lever is turned a little, the zoom adjusts slowly. Optical zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in optical zoom mode to see subjects in the Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for distance.
  • Page 35: Diopter Adjustment Lever

    Diopter adjustment lever Flash pop-up button When the electronic view¿ nder is out When a background is brighter than a of focus, the user can achieve the subject, or when intentionally turning clearest focus by turning the diopter on the À ash, e.g. backlight shooting or adjustment lever.
  • Page 36: Exposure Compensation Button

    Exposure compensation button EVF/LCD button This camera adjusts the appropriate The user can shoot with the electronic amount of exposure automatically for view¿ nder when it is dif¿ cult for the user a shooting situation. The user can use to see the LCD display due to bright the exposure compensation button to lighting.
  • Page 37: Menu Button

    EVF/LCD button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each Using the electronic view¿ nder (EVF) camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it The electronic view¿ nder shows the same display as the LCD again will return the LCD to the initial display.
  • Page 38: Ok/Af Point Button

    OK/AF point button ( Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. When the menu is displayed on the LCD In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display monitor, this button is used for shift- the image information.
  • Page 39: Macro / Down Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction Histogram/Grid Window ( button. Histogram When the menu is not showing, you can use the Macro ( ) / Down Histogram shows you the distribution button to take macro pictures.
  • Page 40 Macro ( ) / Down button How to Set Focus Manually Types of focus mode and focus range (Unit: cm) If it is dif¿ cult to get the automatic focus to work (for example in low light), you can manually control the focus. Program( )/Aperture.
  • Page 41 Macro ( ) / Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode SCENE ( o : Selectable, : In¿ nity focus range) Mode Super Manual Normal Auto Macro Macro Macro Focus Super Manual Mode Normal Auto Macro Macro Macro Focus Focus range is automatically selected in [Smart Auto] mode.
  • Page 42: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Left If you press the shutter button after selecting the À ash, the ¿ rst button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. À...
  • Page 43 Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Available À ash mode, by recording mode ( o : Selectable) Icon Flash mode Description Mode If the subject or background is dark, the Auto À ash camera À ash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera À...
  • Page 44: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right SCENE button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. Mode When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Right button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.
  • Page 45: Shooting

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Shooting ( Selecting the self-timer Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the menus below: 1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode. (p.22) Available mode Page Mode...
  • Page 46: How To Enable Functions Using The Menu Button

    Shooting ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Available mode Page Mode Menu 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. Image Stabiliser p.60 2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Shooting] menu and press the Right/OK button.
  • Page 47: White Balance

    Shooting ( 4. Select a desired menu by pressing the Left / Right button and White balance then press the OK button. The white balance is a function that makes adjustments in accordance with the lighting White Balance conditions and colors of a scene so that the white in the photograph appears white.
  • Page 48 Shooting ( Using the Custom White Balance What is color temperature? White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the The color of the light changes to blue when the color temperature shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate goes up, but it changes to red when the color temperature goes white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting down.
  • Page 49: Fine-Tuning The White Balance

    Shooting ( Fine-tuning the white balance You can select the ISO sensitivity when Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons taking pictures.The speed or speci¿ c to adjust the desired white balance. light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by Seven levels (196 patterns) are available on ISO numbers.
  • Page 50: Face Detection

    Shooting ( Face Detection This function can detect up to 10 persons. When the camera recognizes many people at the same time, If you use face detection options, your it will focus on the nearest person. camera can detect a human face. When The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
  • Page 51 Shooting ( Self Portrait Smile Shot When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically The camera automatically takes a picture by detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly. detecting the face of the subject although you don’t press the shutter button.
  • Page 52 Shooting ( Smart Face Recognition The same person can be recognized as a different person and vice versa depending on glasses, brightness, extreme change The camera automatically registers of pose or facial expressions. faces that you frequently photograph. If you register a new face when 12 faces are already registered, This feature will automatically prioritize the 12th face with the lowest priority is switched with the newly the focus on those faces and favorite...
  • Page 53: Smart Fr Edit

    Shooting ( You can register up to 8 favorite faces. Smart FR Edit The À ash option will be set to Off. If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the You can register frequently shot faces faces in the face list.
  • Page 54: Face Tone

    Shooting ( Photo Size / Movie Size Face Tone You can select the photo size / movie size appropriate for your application. This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter the skin tone. (Unit: pixel) Still image mode 1.
  • Page 55: Quality / Frame Rate

    Shooting ( Quality / Frame rate This ¿ le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint the picture quality.
  • Page 56: Metering

    Shooting ( Metering Drive mode If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Single] ( : Take one picture only. [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be taken [Multi] ( ) : Exposure will be calculated...
  • Page 57: Setting Aeb Area

    Shooting ( Auto Focus type High resolution and picture quality increases ¿ le saving time, which increases stand-by time. You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting If the [Continuous], [High-speed], [Motion Capture], [AEB] sub conditions. menu is selected, the À ash will be off automatically. If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in the...
  • Page 58: Flash Intensity

    Shooting ( Photo Style Selector Press the OK button once again to change the location of the focus frame and the focus frame will appear again. You can add various effects to the image Even if you turn off the power and turn on it again, the previous set- without using image editing software.
  • Page 59: Smart Filter

    Shooting ( Custom color : You can change the R Smart Filter (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the Apply various ¿ lter effects to your photos image. to create unique images. Smart Filter Back Move - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/Right button : Changes the values Back Move...
  • Page 60: Image Adjust

    Shooting ( Image Adjust Saturation You can change the saturation of the image. Sharpness 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the You can adjust the sharpness of the Image Adjust Image Adjust Up/Down button. Sharpness picture you are about to take. Sharpness Contrast 2.
  • Page 61: Image Stabilization

    Shooting ( Image Stabilization OIS function may not work suf¿ ciently in the following cases. - To take pictures of a moving subject. This feature allows you to minimize camera - To take pictures with higher zoom values. shake while taking a picture. - When camera shake is beyond the camera-shake correction range.
  • Page 62: Key Mapping

    Shooting ( Voice Memo Key mapping A desired AEL button can be set. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.) [AEL]: Shooting is available while the expo- Memo sure is being locked. Key mapping [AFL]: Shooting is available while the focus is being locked.
  • Page 63: Voice Recording

    Shooting ( Voice Recording Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record A voice can be recorded for as long as your favorite voice clips into a voice the available recording time (maximum 5 recording ¿ le without having to create hours at once) allows.
  • Page 64: Setting Movie Recording

    Shooting ( Setting movie recording Setting user mode You can use your own shooting mode by You can set the desired voice recording mode in Movie mode. saving the shooting options which are set in the [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] Voice and [Manual] modes.
  • Page 65: Distortion Compensation

    Shooting ( Distortion compensation Smart Scene Detection Distortion of the center of an image due to You can set the smart scene detection during a wide-angle lens can be compensated for. movie recording. If you use the distortion compensation func- Smart Scene Detection tion, the size of the photo will be smaller than one taken with normal shooting.
  • Page 66: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup Shutter sound menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. You can select the shutter sound. The items indicated by * are default settings. Volume :Medium Beep Sound...
  • Page 67: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Display ( In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup Function Description menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. You can select whether the function The items indicated by * are default settings. Grid Line :2 X 2 description can be displayed on the window...
  • Page 68: Display Bright

    Display ( Display Bright Display Save You can adjust the LCD brightness. If you set the [Power Save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the speci¿ ed time, the LCD monitor will be turned off - Sub menus : [Auto]*, [Dark], Grid Line :2 X 2 automatically.
  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings ( Formatting a memory Initialization This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. default values.
  • Page 70: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the This function allows the user to select the ¿ le naming format. captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] [Reset] : After using the reset function, the enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor Format...
  • Page 71: Imprinting The Recording Date

    Settings ( Imprinting the recording date Auto power off There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE &...
  • Page 72: Auto Focus Lamp

    Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is an AV network system which controls all your 5. Select the desired playback function by using the remote control of connected SAMSUNG AV devices when using the TV remote control the TV. that supports Anynet+. When connected to the SAMSUNG HDTV, you - To select the sub menus, move to the desired playback menu and can operate the playback functions by using the TV remote control.
  • Page 73: Hdmi Size

    Settings ( HDMI Size HDMI (High De¿ nition Multimedia Interface) is a function that allows transferring the recorded images without compression by using the HDMI cable. You can see the images in a high resolution When the camera is connected with the Auto Power Off :3 min in the HDTV.
  • Page 74: Selecting Video Out Type

    Settings ( - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc. . Selecting Video out type - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway etc.
  • Page 75: Playing Back A Still Image

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode Playing back a movie clip button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in 1. Select the recorded movie clip that the memory.
  • Page 76: Movie Clip Capture Function

    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice You can capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. How to capture the movie clip 2.
  • Page 77: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Icon Page Playback mode p.74 Voice Memo p.93 DPOF p.94 Protect p.92 Smart Face Recognition p.51 Folder name & File name 100-0010 p.69 Memory indicator Battery p.16 Histogram p.38...
  • Page 78: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Smart Album set up the Play mode functions. You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
  • Page 79 Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever Searching or Deleting Files Smart Album Filter 1. Turn the lever to the left when the Smart 1. Press the MENU button in Smart Album screen is displayed. Album mode. Type Date 2.
  • Page 80 Thumbnail ( ) / Digital Zoom ( ) Lever The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge Image size and turn the lever to the right. 2. Different parts of the image can be Maximum enlargement X13.4 X11.2 X11.2 X10.2 X8.1...
  • Page 81: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the Up button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: operates as a direction button. - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function...
  • Page 82: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    Delete ( ) button Left / Right / Down / MENU button Left / Right / Down / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory. - Left button : While the menu is showing, the Left button 1.
  • Page 83: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. Secondary Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on Menu the LCD monitor.
  • Page 84 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) Auto with a USB cable.
  • Page 85: Edit

    Edit ( 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 MENU button. Resize 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, menu tab and press the OK button.
  • Page 86: Rotating An Image

    Edit ( After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller Photo Style Selector size than original image. It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. Rotating an image 1. Press the play mode button and press You can rotate the stored images by various degrees.
  • Page 87: Smart Filter

    Edit ( Custom color Smart Filter You can change the R (Red), G (Green) Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. and B (Blue) values of the image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button.
  • Page 88: Image Adjust

    Edit ( Image Adjust Face Retouch You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful. 1. Press the play back button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select 1.
  • Page 89 Edit ( Contrast control Noise effect You can change the contrast of the image. You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button.
  • Page 90: View

    View ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. amount of content such as pictures and videos. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor.
  • Page 91: Selecting Images

    Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images Setting play interval Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. You can select image to view 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by 1. Use the Up / Down button to select the Start Start [Images] menu and press the Right button.
  • Page 92: Setting Background Music

    File Options ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Setting Background Music 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab Set the Multi Slide Show music. and press the OK button.
  • Page 93: Protecting Images

    File Options ( [All] : Protect / release all saved images Of all the files stored on the memory, the unprotected files Delete - If you protect an image, the protect in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this Protect Face List Edit :Edit Ranking...
  • Page 94: Face List Edit

    File Options ( Voice memo Face List Edit Portrait images can be classi¿ ed or deleted in the smart album You can add your voice to a stored still image. according to their ranking. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.
  • Page 95: Dpof

    File Options ( DPOF Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing a stored image. information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the 1. Press the Up / Down button and select Delete pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.
  • Page 96 File Options ( Index Print size Images (except for movie clips and voice files) are printed as index You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the type. memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.
  • Page 97: Copy To Card

    File Options ( Copy To Card If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images on the internal memory (About 8MB), the This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording [Copy to Card] command will copy only some of the images and display [Memory Full] message.
  • Page 98: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that Easy printing supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera to printer directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. in the Play back mode, you can print a picture easily.
  • Page 99: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting You can select images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Qual- ity, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Setting the Number of Copies to Print Images :One Photo One Photo...
  • Page 100: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : Reset Important notes Initialises user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not 1. Use the Up / Down button to select Date :Auto use or store this unit in the following locations. the [Reset] menu tab.
  • Page 101 - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged.
  • Page 102: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [File Error] File error Delete the file. [Card Error] Memory card error Memory card error Contact a camera service center. Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again [Low Battery] Insert and format the memory card (p.68)
  • Page 103: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The camera doesn’t switch on The memory card has not been formatted There is low battery capacity Format the memory card (p.68) Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
  • Page 104 Before contacting a service center The flash does not fire No image on external monitor Flash off mode has been selected The external monitor has not been connected properly with the Dis-engage flash off mode camera The camera mode can't use the flash Check the connection cables Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.41) There are incorrect files on the memory card...
  • Page 105 Speci¿ cations Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD Exposure - Control : Program AE - Effective Pixel : Approx. 13.8 Mega-pixel - Metering : Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, - Total Pixel : Approx. 14.5 Mega-pixel Face Detection AE - Compensation : ±2EV (1/3EV steps) Lens - Focal Length : Schneider-Kreuznach Lens - ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,...
  • Page 106: Specifications

    320x240(60FPS & 30FPS & 15FPS) 1113 1558 3116 · Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and Time Trimming may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Storage - Media Effect - Effect : Photo Style Selector, Smart Filter, Image ·Internal memory : About 8MB flash memory...
  • Page 107: Software

    - Approx. 396g (without battery and card) Operating - 0 ~ 40°C Temperature Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Intelli-studio, Adobe Reader, Samsung RAW Converter Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 108: Transferring Files To Your Computer (For Windows)

    Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) For Windows users Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty. Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows XP, Vista and 7.
  • Page 109 1. Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. Transferring files to your PC Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be 2. When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera recognized as a removable drive. Installer to start installation.
  • Page 110 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) 2. Turn on the camera. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) - The computer recognizes the camera automatically. The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista / 7 is similar. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer.
  • Page 111 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Once you have installed the Intelli-studio on your PC, the Intelli-studio starts automatically when a camera is connected with your PC. If the Intelli-studio does not start after you have connected the camera to your PC, double-click the Intelli-studio icon on your Windows desktop.
  • Page 112: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) (for Mac) For Mac users Icon Description When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the Open menus computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any Display files in the selected folder programs.
  • Page 113: Transferring Files To Your Computer (For Mac)

    Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) 1. Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. 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.
  • Page 114: Using The Samsung Raw Converter

    Displays the color layers of the selected image. Preview window Displays the selected image. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung RAW Converter for further information. You can download the Samsung RAW Converter program for Macintosh from the Samsung website.
  • Page 115: Correcting The Exposure

    Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure The main feature of the Samsung RAW Converter is that you can keep the best quality of the images as you make changes to the RAW files while editing. After making changes to the brightness or contrast, you can still obtain the same result whichever you change first.
  • Page 116: Handling The Jpeg/Tiff ¿ Les As You Edit Raw ¿ Les

    Handling the JPEG/TIFF ¿ les as you edit RAW ¿ les Saving the RAW ¿ les into JPEG or TIFF format Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can handle the JPEG/TIFF You can save the RAW files into JPEG or TIFF format using the files as you edit RAW files.
  • Page 117: Faq

    Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Main- tenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries cable.
  • Page 118 Legacy USB Support) If you can’t change the menu by yourself, contact to the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer. 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...
  • Page 119: Fcc Notice

    Model No. : SAMSUNG HZ50W are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridge¿ eld Park NJ radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Telephone No.
  • Page 121 8ta. _ Quic~ anual HZ50W FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) POR FAVOR LLAMAR 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) PARA ASISTENCIA TECNICA...
  • Page 122: Health And Safety Information

    Contents Health and safety information Health and safety information......2 Camera layout Setting up your camera Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive Unpacking gases and liquids Inserting the battery and memory Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or card flammable chemicals.
  • Page 123 Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. improperly installing batteries and memory cards can Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
  • Page 124: Camera Layout

    Camera layout Mode Dial Shutter button POWER button Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) Hook for neck strap ~o()rn • . T Lever (Digital zoom) AE lock/image protection button Built-in flash «;) . . Exposure compensation button Diopter adjustment lever OK!AF point button Hook for neck strap Fn / Delete button Speaker...
  • Page 125: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Unpacking Sold Separately AC adapter / USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera AD44-00143A / AD39-00165A 4302-001226 SO/SOHC AV cable memory card AD39-00146A Neck strap Lens cap I Software CO Lens cap strap AD46-00343A AD63-04525A AD67-01588A / Battery charger HOMI cable AD63-04527A AD44-00164A...
  • Page 126: Battery

    \\ ( LCQI·J ' ' ' - - - _ / '~\#f~' ..- "-'. With the gold-colored With the Samsung logo contacts facing up facing up Removing the battery Removing the memroy card i;-:5<c-:=-r- . . . 0 ,._'0.•",.. _._~;:-=::---=--::::.=~ ''-1 ~:::;:;.-~...
  • Page 127: Turning On Your Camera

    • Selecting options Turning on your camera :::r Press [POWER]. In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. • The intial setup : London • Time Zone Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an screen appears. Date & Time : 2010/03/01 option or menu. Press [0] to select Language.
  • Page 128: Capturing Photos Or Videos

    . 3264 x 2448 • photo. 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 • 1920 x 1080 1113 1558 1024 x 768 1640 2397 3116 These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
  • Page 129: Playing Files

    Playing files Viewing photos Viewing videos :::J Press [B]· Press [B]· :::r Press [~] or [~] to scroll through files. [OK]. Press • Press and hold to view files quickly. [§)Il.:~:l~':!'i[,i" . . . , ..~geilp(j~:.'{.; 10 0 -0001 @j] (ffiJ Use the following buttons to control playback.
  • Page 130: Transferring Files To A Pc (Windows)

    Transferring files to a PC (Windows) Disconnecting safely (for Windows XP) Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive and follow the onscreen instructions. ~1!,~~,~~t~~~!~=~~,~~~~l::~~~~!~,~~!~;~~~~j:t9,1:~:tI; Connect the camera to the PC with the USB Click cable. afely remove USB Mass St rage Device - Drive(H:) ,' ' ' .
  • Page 131: Specifications

    Specifications • Type: 1/2.33" CCO ::::J Image sensor • Effective pixels: approx. 13.8 mega-pixels • Total pixels: approx. 14.5 mega-pixels :::r • Focal length: Schneider-Kreuznach Lens f 4.6 - 11 9.6mm (35 mm film equivalent: 26 - 676mm) Lens • F-stop range: F2.8 0N) - F5.0 (T) 3.0"...
  • Page 132 IlIOdUd Please refer visit our website httpJ"""- aamsung~ after-sales service fOf' Of' InqUIne& lAG6P1P5828-(V}...
  • Page 133 HZ OW Ver.Ol Software CD-ROM VlSla Windows Few"...
  • Page 134 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. 1. Este producto SAMSUNG esta garantizado por un perfodo de un ano a partir de la fecha de su compra contra todo defecto de fabricaci6n y mano de obra.
  • Page 135 T : 3030-8282 Samsung Electronics Nordic AS T: 70701970 DENMARK INDIA Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd .. 6th Floor, IFel Tower, T: 1800-1100-11 Sydhavnsgade 18, 2450 K0benhavn SV, Denmark 61 Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019. India T . 1800-3000-8282 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS BALTICS...

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