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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Ä Click a topic
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
SL720
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
Index
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Do not use the ﬂash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. Using the ﬂash too close to your subject’s
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
t Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
t Never dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. Follow all local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.
t Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Safety warnings
Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or ﬂammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry ﬂammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
accessories.
Safety precautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
t Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
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Health and safety information
t Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
t Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
t Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
t Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
beaches or in other similar areas.
t Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
t Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories.
t Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
t Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
t Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
t Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
t Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
card.
t Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
or pressure.
t Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
t Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
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Health and safety information
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Protect your camera’s lens
t Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
t Protect your lens from ﬁngerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of ﬁles or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
Important usage information
Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualiﬁed personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualiﬁed service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
t Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
ﬁnished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
t Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
recharged before use.
t Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
t Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
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Organization of the user manual
Basic functions
©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Camera speciﬁcations or contents of this manual may be
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera
functions.
Extended functions
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Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Copyright information
Shooting options
t Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
t HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Deﬁnition
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.
t QuickTime® and QuickTime® logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used
under license.
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing
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51
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, or HDTV.
Appendixes
Refer to settings, error messages, speciﬁcations, and
maintenance tips.
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Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Shooting mode
Indication
Auto
a
Icon
Function
Additional information
Program
p
Safety warnings and precautions
DUAL IS
d
Photo Help Guide
h
Beauty Shot
b
Scene
s
Movie
v
Smart Auto
S
[ ]
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the
shutter button)
( )
Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Functions White
Balance (represents select Functions, and then White
Balance).
*
Annotation
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions
for all scenes.
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Deﬁnition
e.g.)
Available in the
Program, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes
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ACB
Auto Contrast Balance
AEB
Auto Exposure Bracket
AF
Auto Focus
DIS
Digital Image Stabilization
DPOF
Digital Print Order Format
EV
Exposure Value
OIS
Optical Image Stabilization
WB
White Balance
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Exposure (Brightness)
t Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
t Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
Half-press [Shutter]
Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
t Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
t Background: the objects around the subject
t Composition: the combination of a subject and background
Subject
Composition
Background
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Overexposure (too bright)
Quick reference
Taking photos of people
t s mode > Portrait, Children f 27
t b mode f 29
t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
f 38
t Face Detection f 42
Taking photos at night or in the dark
t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 27
t Flash options f 38
t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 39
Taking action photos
t Continuous, Motion Capture f 48
Taking photos of text, insects, or
ﬂowers
t s mode > Close Up, Text f 27
t Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) f 40
t White balance (to change the color tone) f 46
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 39
t EV (to adjust exposure) f 45
t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds) f 45
t Metering f 46
t AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with
different exposures) f 48
Applying a different effect
t Photo styles (to apply tones) f 49
t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or
contrast) f 50
Reducing camera shake
t Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 21
t d mode f 30
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t Viewing ﬁles by category in
Smart Album f 53
t Deleting all ﬁles on the
memory card f 54
t Viewing ﬁles as a slide show
f 56
t Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV
f 63
t Connecting your camera to a
computer f 65
t Adjusting sound and volume
f 74
t Adjusting the brightness of
the display f 74
t Changing the display
language f 74
t Setting the date and time
f 75
t Formatting the memory card
f 75
t Troubleshooting f 84
Contents
Basic functions ...................................................................... 10
Shooting options ................................................................... 34
Unpacking .........................................................................
Camera layout ...................................................................
Icons .................................................................................
Turning your camera on or off ...........................................
Selecting options ...............................................................
Setting the display and sound ...........................................
Changing the display type ....................................................
Setting the sound ................................................................
Taking photos ....................................................................
Zooming .............................................................................
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ..............................................
Using the Photo Help Guide mode ...................................
Tips for getting a clearer photo ..........................................
Selecting a resolution and quality ......................................
Selecting a resolution ...........................................................
Selecting image quality ........................................................
Using the timer ..................................................................
Shooting in the dark ..........................................................
Preventing red-eye ..............................................................
Using the ﬂash ....................................................................
Adjusting the ISO speed ......................................................
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................
Using macro .......................................................................
Using auto focus .................................................................
Adjusting the focus area .......................................................
Using face detection .........................................................
Detecting faces ...................................................................
Taking a self-portrait shot ......................................................
Taking a smile shot ..............................................................
Detecting eye blinking ..........................................................
Using smart face recognition ...............................................
Adjusting brightness and color ..........................................
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ....................................
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ....................................
Changing the metering option ...............................................
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................
Using burst modes ............................................................
Improving your photos ......................................................
Applying photo styles ...........................................................
Deﬁning your own RGB tone ................................................
Adjusting your photos ..........................................................
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Extended functions .............................................................. 25
Shooting modes ................................................................
Using the Smart Auto mode .................................................
Using the Scene mode ........................................................
Using the frame guide ..........................................................
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ..............................
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................
Using the DUAL IS mode .....................................................
Using the Program mode .....................................................
Recording a video ...............................................................
Recording voice memos ...................................................
Recording a voice memo .....................................................
Adding a voice memo to a photo ..........................................
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Contents
Playback/Editing ................................................................... 51
Appendixes ............................................................................ 72
Playing back ......................................................................
Starting Playback mode .......................................................
Viewing photos ...................................................................
Playing a video ....................................................................
Playing voice memos ...........................................................
Editing a photo ..................................................................
Resizing photos ..................................................................
Rotating a photo ..................................................................
Applying photo styles ...........................................................
Deﬁning your own RGB tone ................................................
Correcting exposure problems .............................................
Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................
Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV ...........................................
Transferring ﬁles to your computer ....................................
For Windows users .............................................................
For Mac users .....................................................................
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ...............
Camera settings menu ......................................................
Accessing the settings menu ................................................
Sound ................................................................................
Display ...............................................................................
Settings ..............................................................................
Error messages .................................................................
Camera maintenance ........................................................
Cleaning your camera ..........................................................
About memory cards ...........................................................
About the battery .................................................................
Common questions ...........................................................
Before contacting a service center ....................................
Camera speciﬁcations .......................................................
FCC notice ........................................................................
Index .................................................................................
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions
for shooting.
Unpacking ………………………………………………… 11
Camera layout
…………………………………………… 12
Icons ………………………………………………………… 14
Turning your camera on or off
………………………… 15
Selecting options ………………………………………… 16
Setting the display and sound ………………………… 18
Changing the display type ………………………………… 18
Setting the sound …………………………………………… 18
Taking photos ……………………………………………… 19
Zooming …………………………………………………… 20
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 21
Using the Photo Help Guide mode …………………… 22
Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 23
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera
AC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable battery
Strap
(AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00172A)
(4302-001221)
(Silver: AD63-02596A/
Black: AD63-02604A)
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
Quick Start Manual
(AD68-04166A)
(AD46-00261A )
Optional accessories
Sold as a set
Camera case
Memory cards
A/V cable
HDMI cable/HDMI adapter
(AD39-00163A)
(AD39-00160A)/(AD59-00171A)
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
POWER button
Speaker
Shutter button
Flash
Microphone
AF-assist light/timer lamp
Lens
USB, A/V, and HDMI port
Accepts USB cable, A/V cable, or
HDMI adapter
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Zoom button
t Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
t Zoom in on part of a photo or view ﬁles as thumbnails in Playback mode.
t Adjust volume in Playback mode.
Status lamp
Display
t Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer
or printer, or out of focus
t Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus
Mode dial
Icon
Button
a
Description
m
In Shooting mode
D Change the display option
Navigation
p
Access options or menus.
While setting
Mode
Description
Auto
Take a photo quickly and easily with
minimal settings
Program
Take a photo by setting options
d DUAL IS
Move up
M
Change the macro option
Move down
F
Change the ﬂash option
Move left
t
Change the timer option
Move right
o
Conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.
Playback
Enter Playback mode.
Function
t Access options in Shooting mode.
t Delete ﬁles in Playback mode.
h
Photo Help
Guide
Get shooting tips and practice shooting
b
Beauty Shot
Take a photo of a person with options to
hide facial imperfections
s
Scene
Take a photo with options preset for a
speciﬁc scene
v
Movie
Record a video
S Smart Auto
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Take a photo with options suitable for
reducing camera shake
Take a photo by letting the camera select
a scene mode as it detects
Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
A
Icon
B
B. Icons on the right
A. Information
Icon
Description
Flash
Zoom ratio
Timer
Available number of photos
Auto focus
Photo style
Available recording time
Face detection
Internal memory
C
Description
Selected shooting mode
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Memory card inserted
t
t
t
Face tone
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
: Charging needed
Face retouch
Image adjustment
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)
Voice muted
Aperture and shutter speed
C. Icons on the left
Voice memo
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Icon
Description
Exposure value
White balance
Current date and time
ISO speed
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Frame rate
Metering option
Long time shutter
Burst type
Basic functions
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Turning your camera on or off
Learn how to start your camera.
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.
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Selecting options
You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or
menu.
1
Rotate the mode dial to p.
2
Press [m].
t To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
t To move up or down, press [D] or [M].
EV
EV
Functions
Sound
Back
3
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Move
Press [o] to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.
Display
Photo Size
Settings
Quality
ACB
Exit
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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Change
Selecting options
3
Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then
press [t] or [o].
4
Press [D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and then
press [t] or [o].
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Exit
5
Back
Press [F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option.
Daylight
Back
6
Move
Press [o].
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Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.
Changing the display type
Setting the sound
Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.
Set whether your camera emits a speciﬁed sound when you
operate your camera.
Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.
1
2
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Select Sound Beep Sound an option.
Show all photographic
information.
3
Mode
Description
Shooting
t Display all information about shooting
t Hide information about shooting, except the
available number of photos
Playback
t Display all information about the current photo
t Hide all information about the current ﬁle
t Display information about the current ﬁle, except the
shooting settings and captured date
Basic functions
Option
Description
Off
The camera does not emit any sounds.
1/2/3
The camera emits sounds.
Press [m] to return to the previous mode.
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Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to a.
3
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
t A green frame means the subject in focus.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
4
Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Taking photos
Digital zoom
Zooming
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you
use the digital zoom.
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using
both, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Optical range
Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down
to zoom out.
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Zoom in
Digital range
t The digital zoom is not available when using S, d, b,
s (in some scenes), and v modes and when used with Face
Detection.
t It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
Zoom out
The zoom ratio available for videos differs.
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Taking photos
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
apbsv
t OIS may not function properly when:
- you move your camera to follow a moving subject
- you use digital zoom
- there is too much camera shake
- the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select Night in the s
mode)
- the battery is low
- you take a close-up shot
t If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred
by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when
you use a tripod.
t If the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn
off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
Before correction
1
2
After correction
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions OIS an option.
Option
Description
Off: Deactivate the OIS function.
On: Activate the OIS function.
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Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos.
1
Rotate the mode dial to h.
4
View a topic.
t Press [D] or [M] to display the previous or next screen.
Photo Help Guide
Press the Fn button.
Move to ISO using the up
and down buttons.
2
Select a menu from the list.
Photo Help Guide
Back
Photo Help Guide
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to reduce camera shake
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Practice
Press [o] to practice.
t Press [D] to return to the list.
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colors
t Press [F] to go back to the previous menu.
t While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.
Change
3
Select a submenu.
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Tips for getting a clearer photo
Reducing camera shake
Holding your camera correctly
t Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 21)
t Select the d mode to reduce camera
shake both optically and digitally. (p. 30)
Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.
When
Half-pressing the shutter button
is displayed
When shooting in the dark, avoid
setting the ﬂash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains
open longer and it may be harder
to hold the camera still.
t Use a tripod or set the ﬂash
option to Fill in. (p. 38)
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 39)
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. Focus and exposure will be
adjusted automatically.
Camera shake
The aperture value and shutter
speed are automatically set.
Focus frame
t Press [Shutter] to take the photo
if displayed in green.
t Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.
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Preventing your subject from being out of focus
t When you take photos in low light
It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when:
- there is little contrast between the subject and background
-
Turn on the ﬂash.
(p. 38)
(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the
background)
the light source behind the subject is too bright
the subject is shiny
the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame
t When subjects are moving fast
Use the continuous
or motion capture
function. (p. 48)
Use the focus lock
Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.
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Extended functions
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to
record a video or voice memo.
Shooting modes …………………………………………… 26
Using the Smart Auto mode ………………………………
Using the Scene mode ………………………………………
Using the frame guide ………………………………………
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode …………………
Using the Beauty Shot mode ………………………………
Using the DUAL IS mode ……………………………………
Using the Program mode ……………………………………
Recording a video ……………………………………………
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Recording voice memos ………………………………… 33
Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 33
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 33
Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Using the Smart Auto mode
Icon
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate
camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be
helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various
scenes.
1
2
Description
Appears when taking portraits at night.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
backlighting.
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
Rotate the mode dial to S.
Appears when taking portraits.
Align your subject in the frame.
Appears when taking close-up photos.
t The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a
while.
Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.
3
4
Icon
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
t If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode,
will not
change and the default settings will be used.
t Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait
mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
t The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting
environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
subject.
t Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending
on the subject's movement.
Description
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.
Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
This is available only when the ﬂash is off.
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Shooting modes
Using the Scene mode
Using the frame guide
Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene.
When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can
compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame
guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing
the part of the pre-composed scene.
1
2
Rotate the mode dial to s.
Select a scene.
1
2
3
Night
Rotate the mode dial to s.
Select Frame Guide.
Align your subject in the frame and press [Shutter].
t Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the
frame.
This mode is appropriate for shooting at
night (use of tripod is recommended).
t To change the scene mode, press [MENU] and select Scene
a scene.
t For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide.”
t For the Night mode, see “Adjusting the exposure in the Night
mode” on page 28.
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Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Cancel Frame: OK
4
Ask another person to take a photo.
t The person must align the subject in the frame by using the
guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.
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Extended functions
To cancel the guides, press [o].
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Shooting modes
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Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
In the Night mode, you can catch brief ﬂashes of light as curved
streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture
value to prevent overexposure.
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Rotate the mode dial to s.
Select an option.
t If you select AUTO the aperture value or shutter speed will be
adjusted automatically.
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Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
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Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Select Night.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Press [m].
Select Functions Long Time Shutter.
Select the aperture value or shutter speed.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Aperture
Back
Move
Extended functions
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Shooting modes
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
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2
Rotate the mode dial to b.
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Select Functions Face Tone an option.
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5
To hide facial imperfections, press [m].
Select Functions Face Retouch an option.
t Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of
imperfections.
To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
only), press [m].
Level 2
t Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
Level 2
Back
Back
Move
Move
6
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
7
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.
Extended functions
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Shooting modes
Using the DUAL IS mode
Using the Program mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilization functions.
Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value)
in the Program mode.
Before correction
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2
3
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2
Rotate the mode dial to p.
3
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
After correction
Rotate the mode dial to d.
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
t The digital zoom will not work in this mode.
t The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light
source that is brighter than ﬂuorescent light.
t If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
t Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in
different shooting modes. (p. 21)
Extended functions
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Shooting modes
Recording a video
Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high deﬁnition.
The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) ﬁle.
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5
Press [m].
Select Functions Voice a sound option.
Option Description
t H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
t Some memory cards may not support high deﬁnition recording. In this
case, set a lower resolution. (p. 35)
t When the Optical Image Stabilization ( ) is activated, your video may
be recorded with the OIS operation sound.
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2
3
On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming,
sound recording will be interrupted.)
Off: Record a video without sound.
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Rotate the mode dial to v.
Press [m].
Set other options as desired.
(For options, refer to “Shooting options.”)
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Select Functions Frame Rate a frame rate (the
number of frames per second).
t As the number of frames increases, action appears more
natural, but the ﬁle size is increased.
60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.
Extended functions
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Shooting modes
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Stop
Pause
Extended functions
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Recording voice memos
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Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of
shooting conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.
Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
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2
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In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Voice Record.
Press [Shutter] to record.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Voice Memo.
Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
t You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
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Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
t Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Stop
Pause
t Press [o] to pause or resume recording.
t You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.
4
Press [Shutter] to stop.
t Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.
5
Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode.
Extended functions
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Shooting options
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 35
Selecting a resolution ………………………… 35
Selecting image quality ………………………… 35
Using the timer ……………………………… 36
Shooting in the dark …………………………
Preventing red-eye ……………………………
Using the ﬂash …………………………………
Adjusting the ISO speed ………………………
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Changing the camera’s focus ………………
Using macro ……………………………………
Using auto focus ………………………………
Adjusting the focus area ………………………
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Using face detection …………………………
Detecting faces …………………………………
Taking a self-portrait shot ………………………
Taking a smile shot ……………………………
Detecting eye blinking …………………………
Using smart face recognition …………………
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Adjusting brightness and color ……………
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) …………
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) …………
Changing the metering option …………………
Selecting a light source (White balance) ……
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Using burst modes ………………………… 48
Improving your photos ………………………
Applying photo styles …………………………
Deﬁning your own RGB tone …………………
Adjusting your photos …………………………
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Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
Selecting a resolution
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As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the ﬁle size will
also increase.
When recording a video:
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2
In the v mode, press [m].
Select Functions Movie Size an option.
Option Description
When taking a photo:
1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality ﬁles on an HDTV.
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2
1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
Select Functions Photo Size an option.
320 X 240: Post on a web page.
Option Description
4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.
3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
3968 X 2232: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)
or play back on an HDTV.
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper or play back on an
HDTV.
Selecting image quality
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Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Quality an option.
Option Description
1024 X 768: Attach to email.
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using the timer
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Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
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3
In Shooting mode, press [t].
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
t The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo at the speciﬁed time.
t Press [t] to cancel the timer.
t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
Off
2
Select an option.
Option Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another
in 2 seconds.
Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a
photo. (p. 37)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using the timer
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Using the motion timer
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2
3
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5
In Shooting mode, press [t].
Select
Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp
is blinking.
t The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the
camera automatically takes a photo.
.
Press [Shutter].
Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after
pressing [Shutter].
Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate
the timer.
t The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when
the camera detects you.
The motion timer may not work when:
t you are more than 3 m away from the camera
t your movements are too subtle
t there is too much light or backlight
The detection range
of the motion timer
Shooting options
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Shooting in the dark
Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.
Preventing red-eye
Using the ﬂash
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If the ﬂash ﬁres when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye
or Red-eye Fix.
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Use the ﬂash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
more light on your photos.
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In Shooting mode, press [F].
Auto
2
Select an option.
Option Description
Off:
t The ﬂash will not ﬁre.
t Camera shake warning (
shooting in low light.
) will be displayed when
Auto: The camera will select a proper ﬂash setting for
the detected scene in the S mode.
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Shooting in the dark
Option Description
t Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select
Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.
t Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the ﬂash. (p. 87)
t If there is reﬂected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
on your photo.
Red-eye Fix*:
t The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is
dark.
t The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
software analysis.
Slow Sync:
t The ﬂash ﬁres and the shutter stays open longer.
t Select this when you want to capture ambient light to
reveal more details in the background.
t Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Fill in:
t The ﬂash always ﬁres.
t Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
Adjusting the ISO speed
p
The ISO speed is the measure of a ﬁlm’s sensitivity to light as
deﬁned by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
photo without using the ﬂash.
Red-eye*:
t The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is
dark.
t The camera reduces red-eyes.
Auto: The ﬂash ﬁres automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
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2
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the ﬂash. Do not move until
the ﬂash ﬁres a second time.
Shooting options
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions ISO an option.
t Select
to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the
brightness of the subject and lighting.
t The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
t When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
t When you set the ISO speed to 3200, you can select only 3M or
lower resolution.
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.
Using macro
Using auto focus
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Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as ﬂowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.”
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To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
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In Shooting mode, press [M].
Normal (AF)
2
Select an option.
Option Description
t Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
t Turn off the ﬂash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm.
Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (50-80 cm when
using zoom).
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm
(farther than 50 cm when using zoom).
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus area
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You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Focus Area an option.
Option Description
Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects
are located in the center).
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shooting options
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Using face detection
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If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to
capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
t Face detection may not be effective when:
- the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear
orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection)
- it is too bright or too dark
- the subject is not facing the camera
- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
- the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable
- the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably
t Face detection is not available when using a photo style or saturation.
t When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work.
t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
t The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Detecting faces
Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human
faces).
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Normal.
t The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest
of the faces appear in grey focus frames.
The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces.
Shooting options
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Using face detection
Taking a self-portrait shot
Taking a smile shot
Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to
close-up and your camera will emit a beep.
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.
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2
3
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Self-Portrait.
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2
When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Smile Shot.
t When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect
the smile more easily.
To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 74)
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Using face detection
Detecting eye blinking
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take
2 photos in succession.
1
2
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Blink
Detection.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Smart Face
Recognition.
t The priority of the faces will be shown by the level indicator
next to the frames.
t Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.
t When blink detection fails, “Picture taken with eyes closed.”
message appears. Take another photo.
t The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending
on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or
face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
t The camera may recognize faces and display the level indicator, even
though they have not been registered.
t You can view registered faces in order of priority while in Playback
mode. (p. 53) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may
not be classiﬁed in Playback mode.
t If the camera recognizes a new face when there are 10 registered
faces, it will replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.
t The camera can recognize up to 3 faces in one scene.
t When the camera does not recognize faces, it will still detect the faces
without prioritizing them.
t You can manually register faces from photos you have already taken.
(p. 52)
Using smart face recognition
The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently
photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically
prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only
when you use a memory card.
Shooting options
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Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Adjusting the exposure manually
(EV) p d v
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.
Darker (-)
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3
Neutral (0)
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When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
Brighter (+)
Without ACB
In Shooting mode, press [m].
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2
Select Functions EV.
Select a value to adjust the exposure.
With ACB
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions ACB an option.
Option Description
Off: ACB is off.
t Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure
or underexposure.
t If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures:
normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 48)
Shooting options
On: ACB is on.
t The ACB feature is always on in the a mode.
t You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.
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Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option
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The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Selecting a light source
(White balance) p d v
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
Select Functions Metering.
Option Description
Multi:
t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and
then measures the light intensity of each area.
t Suitable for general photos.
(Auto WB)
(Daylight)
Spot:
t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very center of the frame.
t If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
t Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center–weighted:
t Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the center.
t Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the
frame.
Shooting options
(Cloudy)
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(Tungsten)
Adjusting brightness and color
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Deﬁning your own white balance
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2
Select Functions White Balance an option.
Icon
Description
Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a
sunny day.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions White Balance
Measure: Shutter.
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Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.
4
Press [Shutter].
Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy
day or in shadows.
Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight
ﬂuorescent or three-way ﬂuorescent light.
Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white
ﬂuorescent light.
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your
pre-deﬁned settings.
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Using burst modes
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It can be difﬁcult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In
these cases, select one of the burst modes.
Option Description
AEB:
t Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,
underexposed, and overexposed.
t Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
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2
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
t You can use the ﬂash, timer, and ACB only when you select
Single.
t When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to
VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto.
Select Functions Drive an option.
Option Description
Single: Take a single photo.
Continuous:
t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes
photos continuously.
t The maximum number of photos depends on the
capacity of your memory card.
Motion Capture:
t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes
VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30
photos).
t The camera automatically shows you the photos just
taken and then saves them.
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Improving your photos
Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments.
Applying photo styles
Deﬁning your own RGB tone
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Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid,
or Forest.
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2
3
Soft
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2
Vivid
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Photo Style Selector Custom
RGB.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Forest
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Photo Style Selector an option.
t Select Custom RGB to deﬁne your own RGB tone.
t Select Normal if you want to use face detection options.
t Depending on the selected photo style, some image adjustment
options are not available.
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Shooting options
Move
Adjust the amount of the selected color.
(-: less or +: more)
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Improving your photos
Adjusting your photos
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Saturation option
Description
Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.
-
Decrease the saturation.
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2
3
+
Increase the saturation.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Image Adjust.
t Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)
t Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo
styles are not available.
Select an adjustment option.
t Contrast
t Sharpness
t Saturation
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Select a value to adjust the selected item.
Contrast option
Description
-
Decrease the color and brightness.
+
Increase the color and brightness.
Sharpness option
Description
-
Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for
editing the photos on your computer).
+
Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity
of your photos. This may also increase the
noise on your photos.
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Playback/Editing
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and
edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera
to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.
Playing back ………………………………………………
Starting Playback mode ……………………………………
Viewing photos ………………………………………………
Playing a video ………………………………………………
Playing voice memos ………………………………………
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Editing a photo ……………………………………………
Resizing photos ……………………………………………
Rotating a photo ……………………………………………
Applying photo styles ………………………………………
Deﬁning your own RGB tone ………………………………
Correcting exposure problems ……………………………
Creating a print order (DPOF) ………………………………
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Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV ………………………… 63
Transferring ﬁles to your computer …………………… 65
For Windows users ………………………………………… 65
For Mac users ……………………………………………… 70
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …… 71
Playing back
Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing ﬁles.
Starting Playback mode
Icon
Description
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.
Photo includes a voice memo
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Press [P].
Print order has been set (DPOF)
t The most recent ﬁle you have taken or recorded will be
displayed.
t If the camera is off, it will turn on.
Protected ﬁle
Press [F] or [t] to scroll through ﬁles.
Folder name – File name
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Video ﬁle
Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you
use a memory card
t Press and hold [F] or [t] to view ﬁles quickly.
If you want to view ﬁles stored in the internal memory, remove your memory
card.
Registering faces
You can register faces in your photos to classify them by faces
in Smart Album. This feature is available only when you use a
memory card.
Display in Playback mode
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2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select File Options Face Registration Yes.
t If there are multiple faces in the photo, select a face to
register, press [Fn], and select Yes.
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Select Yes.
t You can register up to 3 faces.
t If you register a new face when there are 3 faces manually registered
in Smart Album, the camera will replace the oldest face with the new
one.
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Playing back
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Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album
Press [F] or [t] to view ﬁles.
t Press and hold [F] or [t] to select a date, ﬁle type,
weekday, or color.
View and manage ﬁles by categories, such as date, ﬁle type, or
week.
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2
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5
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down.
Press [o] to return to the normal view.
Press [m].
Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails
Select a category.
Scan thumbnails of ﬁles.
Type
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to display 9 or
20 thumbnails (push [Zoom] up to return to the previous
mode).
Date
Color
Week
Face
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Set
Option
Description
Type
View ﬁles by the ﬁle type.
Date
View ﬁles by the date they were saved.
Color
View ﬁles by the dominant color of the image.
Week
View ﬁles by the weekday they were saved.
Face
View ﬁles by recognized faces. (Up to 15 people)
It may take some time for the camera to change the category and
recognize ﬁles.
Filter
To
Do this
Scroll through ﬁles
Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].
Delete ﬁles
Press [f] and select Yes.
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Playing back
Protecting ﬁles
Deleting ﬁles
Protect your ﬁles from accidental deletion.
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2
3
Delete single ﬁles or all ﬁles at once. You cannot delete protected
ﬁles.
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options Protect Select.
To delete a single ﬁle,
t To protect all ﬁles, select All Lock.
1
2
Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press [o].
t Press [o] again to cancel your selection.
In Playback mode, select a ﬁle and press [f].
Select Yes to delete the ﬁle.
To delete multiple ﬁles,
1
2
3
Select
4
Press [f].
In Playback mode, press [f].
Select Multiple Delete.
Select ﬁles you want to delete and press [o].
t Press [o] again to cancel your selection.
Set
4
5
Press [f].
Select Yes.
To delete all ﬁles,
1
2
Playback/Editing
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options Delete All Yes.
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Playing back
Using the recycle bin
Copying ﬁles to the memory card
If you activate the recycle bin, ﬁles you delete will be sent to the
recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. This applies to
single ﬁles or selected ﬁles only–if you choose to delete all ﬁles,
those ﬁles will not be sent to the recycle bin.
To activate the recycle bin,
1
2
You can copy ﬁles from the internal memory to a memory card.
1
2
3
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options Copy to Card.
Select Yes to copy ﬁles.
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options Recycle Bin On.
To restore ﬁles from the recycle bin,
1
2
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options Recycle Bin Retrieve.
t This function does not work for videos or voice memos.
t It may take longer to delete ﬁles when using the recycle bin function.
t If you format the internal memory, all ﬁles in the recycle folder will be
deleted.
t The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of ﬁles. Once you exceed the
10 MB limit, the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin.
Select Yes to empty the recycle bin or No to delete only the current
ﬁle.
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Playing back
Starting a slide show
Viewing photos
You can apply effects and audio to your slide show.
Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.
Enlarging a photo
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a
photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo).
1
2
3
The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the
resolution.
Trim
To
Do this
Move the enlarged area
Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].
Trim the enlarged photo
Press [o] (it will be saved as a new ﬁle).
Playback/Editing
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select Multi Slide Show.
Select a slide show effect option.
t Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.
Option
Description
Images
Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.
t All: View all photos in a slide show.
t Date: View photos captured on a speciﬁc date in
a slide show.
t Select: View selected photos in a slide show.
Effect
t Select a transition effect.
t Select Off for no effects.
Interval
t Set the interval between photos.
t This is available when Off is selected in the effect
option.
t When used with effect options other than Off, the
interval will be set to 1 sec.
Music
Select a background audio.
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Playing back
4
5
2
Set the slide show effect.
Use the following buttons to control playback.
Select Start Play.
Press
To
t To loop the slide show, select Repeat.
t Press [o] to pause or resume the slide show.
[F]
Scan backward.
[o]
Pause or resume playback.
[t]
Scan forward.
[Zoom] up or down
Adjust the volume level.
Playing a video
You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a
video.
1
In Playback mode, select a video and press [o].
Trimming a video during playback
1
Press [o] at the point where you want the new video to
begin and push [Zoom] up.
2
3
Press [o] to resume playback.
4
Select Yes.
Press [o] at the point where you want the new video to
end and push [Zoom] up.
Pause
t The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.
t The edited video will be saved as a new ﬁle.
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Playing back
Capturing an image during playback
Playing a voice memo added to a photo
1
Press [o] at the point where you want to save a still
image.
2
Press [M].
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice
memo and press [o].
t Press [o] to pause or resume playback.
A captured image will have the same ﬁle size as the original video ﬁle and will
be saved as a new ﬁle.
Playing voice memos
Playing a voice memo
1
2
In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [o].
Use the following buttons to control playback.
Press
To
[F]
Scan backward.
[o]
Pause or resume playback.
[t]
Scan forward.
[M]
Stop playback.
[Zoom] up or down
Adjust the volume level.
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Editing a photo
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.
Edited photos will be saved as new ﬁles.
Resizing photos
Rotating a photo
1
2
1
2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Resize an option.
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Rotate an option.
Right 90°
Back
Move
Back
t Select
to save the photo as a start image. (p. 74)
t Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.
Playback/Editing
Move
Depending on the original photo size, the rotated photo may be resized to a
lower resolution.
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Editing a photo
Applying photo styles
Deﬁning your own RGB tone
Apply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or
Forest.
1
2
3
Soft
1
2
Vivid
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Photo Style Selector Custom RGB.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Forest
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Photo Style Selector an option.
Back
Move
t Select Custom RGB to deﬁne your own RGB tone.
4
Adjust the amount of the selected color.
(-: less or +: more)
Soft
Back
Move
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Editing a photo
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation
Correcting exposure problems
1
2
3
Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or
saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add
noise to the photo.
Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)
1
2
Select Edit Image Adjust.
Select an adjustment option.
t
t
t
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Image Adjust ACB.
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
4
: Brightness
: Contrast
: Saturation
Select a value to adjust the selected item.
(-: less or +: more)
Removing red-eye
1
2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Image Adjust Red-eye Fix.
Adding noise to the photo
1
2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Image Adjust Add Noise.
Hiding facial imperfections
1
2
3
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch.
Select a level.
t As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.
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Editing a photo
Creating a print order (DPOF)
Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of
copies or paper size.
t The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a
DPOF-compatible printer at home.
t Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so be
aware of the dimensions of your photos.
t You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press [m].
Select File Options DPOF Size an option.
Option
Description
Select
Specify the print size for the selected photo.
All
Specify the print size for all photos.
Reset
Reset your settings.
In Playback mode, press [m].
If you select Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]
up or down to select the print size. Repeat for the
photos you want and press [f].
Select File Options DPOF Standard an option.
t If you select All, press [D] or [M] to select the print size
and press [o].
Option
Description
Select
Print the selected photos.
All
Print all photos.
Reset
Reset your settings.
Printing photos as thumbnails
If you select Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]
up or down to select the number of copies. Repeat for
the photos you want and press [f].
1
2
In Playback mode, press [m].
Select File Options DPOF Index Yes.
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible
printers.
t If you select All, press [D] or [M] to select the number of
copies and press [o].
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.
1
Select a video signal output according to your country or
region. (p. 76)
2
3
Turn off your camera and TV.
• On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not
appear.
• Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on
your TV settings.
• You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected
to a TV.
Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.
Video
Audio
Viewing files on an HDTV
You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos
on an HDTV using the optional HDMI adapter and cable. HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most
HDTVs. For details, see the HDMI Kit manual.
4
Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using
the TV remote control.
5
6
Turn on your camera and press [P].
View photos or play videos using the buttons on your
camera.
1
2
3
4
Playback/Editing
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Select Settings → HDMI Size.
Select an HDMI resolution.
Turn off your camera and HDTV.
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Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV
5
Connect your camera to your HDTV using the optional
HDMI adapter and cable.
HDMI
adapter
HDMI cable
6
Turn on your camera.
t The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera
screen will be displayed.
7
View ﬁles using the buttons on your camera or a remote
control of your HDTV.
If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) proﬁle, turn the Anynet+ on in the
settings menu (p. 76) to control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the
TV remote control.
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
For Windows users
Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.6
Transfer ﬁles by connecting your camera to your PC.
t Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD Athlin 64FX,
2.6 GHz or higher
t Windows XP service pack2 or Vista
t Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)
t 64 MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/
ATI X1600 series or higer recommended)
Installing programs
Hardware and software requirements
Item
Requirements
CPU
Pentium III 500 MHz or better
(Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended)
RAM
256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
OS
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Hard disk
capacity
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Others
t USB port
t CD-ROM drive
t 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
monitor (24-bit color display recommended)
t Microsoft Direct X 9.0c or later
t Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported
may void your warranty.
t The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows
XP and Vista.
Programs contained on the CD
Program
Purpose
Samsung Master
Edit photos and videos.
QuickTime Player 7.6
View videos (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) ﬁles)
on a PC.
Adobe Reader
View the user manual.
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
1
2
Transferring ﬁles to your PC
Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive.
Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be
recognized as a removable drive.
When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung
Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the
USB cable.
1
Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your ﬁles. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
3
Select programs to install and follow the onscreen
instructions.
4
Click Exit to complete the installation and restart your
computer.
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
2
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
Turn on the camera.
t The computer recognizes the camera automatically.
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista
is similar.
If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select
Computer.
3
On your PC, select My Computer Removable Disk
DCIM 100PHOTO.
4
Select the ﬁles you want and drag or save them to your
PC.
1
If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until
it stops.
2
Click
on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC
screen.
3
4
Click the pop-up message.
Playback/Editing
Remove the USB cable.
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
2
Using Samsung Master
Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
You can download ﬁles or edit photos or videos stored on your
PC. For details, see the Help menu.
This program does not support editing of video ﬁles (H.264 (MPEG4.
AVC)) on the camera.
Downloading ﬁles using Samsung Master

When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for
downloading ﬁles automatically appears.
1
Select the ﬁles you want to download.

No.

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Description
Select a location for downloaded ﬁles.
Click to download the selected ﬁles.
Thumbnails of ﬁles; click an image to download.
Transferring ﬁles to your computer
Using the Samsung Master Interface

No.

Toolbar
Menus
Click for more information about the program.
Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.

Change the mode.
t : View mode
t : Edit mode for photos
t : Edit mode for videos

Preview information about the selected ﬁle.

The photos in the selected folder; double-click to switch to
full-screen view.

Playback/Editing
Description
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
2
For Mac users
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the
computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer
ﬁles directly from the camera to the computer without installing
any programs.
Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.6
Turn on the camera.
t The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a
removable disk icon will be displayed.
3
4
Double-click the removable disk icon.
Transfer photos or videos to the computer.
t 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5/1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or higher
t Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later
t Minimum 256 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)
t 64 MB or greater video card
1
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the
USB cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your ﬁles. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.
1
2
Conﬁguring print settings
With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer
with the USB cable.
Images
: One Photo
Size
: Auto
Layout
: Auto
Type
: Auto
Quality
: Auto
Exit
Turn on your camera.
t The printer recognizes the camera automatically.
Print
Option Description
t If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.
Select Printer.
t If your printer has the mass storage feature, you must ﬁrst set the
USB mode to Printer in the settings menu. (p. 77)
Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all
photos.
Size: Specify the size of the print.
Layout: Create thumbnail prints.
3
Type: Select the type of paper.
Press [F] or [t] to select a photo.
Quality: Set the printing quality.
t Press [m] to set printing options. See “Conﬁguring print
settings.”
4
Date: Set to print the date.
File Name: Set to print the name of the ﬁle.
Press [o] to print.
Reset: Reset the print options.
t Printing starts. Press [F] to cancel printing.
Some options are not supported by some printers.
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Appendixes
Refer to settings, error messages, speciﬁcations, and
maintenance tips.
Camera settings menu …………………………………… 73
Accessing the settings menu ………………………………
Sound ………………………………………………………
Display ………………………………………………………
Settings ………………………………………………………
73
74
74
75
Error messages …………………………………………… 78
Camera maintenance ……………………………………
Cleaning your camera ………………………………………
About memory cards ………………………………………
About the battery ……………………………………………
79
79
80
81
Common questions ……………………………………… 83
Before contacting a service center …………………… 84
Camera speciﬁcations …………………………………… 87
FCC notice ………………………………………………… 91
Index ………………………………………………………… 92
Camera settings menu
Learn about various options to conﬁgure your camera's settings.
3
Accessing the settings menu
1
2
Volume
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Select a menu.
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit
Menu
Select an option and save your settings.
Volume
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait
Back
4
Change
Description
Sound: Set various camera sounds and volume.
(p. 74)
Display: Customize the display settings, such as
language and brightness. (p. 74)
Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,
such as memory format, default ﬁle name, and USB
mode. (p. 75)
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73
Off
Low
Medium
High
: On
Set
Press [m] to return to the previous screen.
Camera settings menu
Sound
Display
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Volume
Adjust the volume of any sound.
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)
Language
Select a language for the display text.
Function
Description
Display a brief description of an option or menu.
(Off, On*)
Start Image
Set a start image to display when the camera turns
on.
t Off*: Display no start image.
t Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal
memory.
t User Image: Display the image you want. (p. 59)
Start Sound
Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your
camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)
Shutter Sound
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the
shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)
Beep Sound
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the
buttons or switching modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)
AF Sound
Set a sound to be emitted when half-pressing the
shutter button. (Off, On*)
Self-Portrait
Set a sound to be emitted when the camera
detects your face. (Off, On*)
t Only one start image will be saved in the internal
memory.
t If you select a new photo as a start image or reset
your camera, the current image will be deleted.
t A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be set
as a start image.
Display
Brightness
Appendixes
Description
Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark,
Normal, Bright)
Normal is ﬁxed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected.
Quick View
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image or
video before returning to Shooting mode.
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)
Power Save
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the
camera automatically switches to Power save mode
(press any button to deactivate the Power save
mode). (Off*, On)
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Camera settings menu
Settings
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Format the internal memory and the memory card
(all ﬁles-including the protected ﬁles-will be deleted).
(Yes, No)
Format
Description
Specify how to name ﬁles.
t Reset: Set the ﬁle number to start from 0001 when
inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory
card, or deleting all ﬁles.
t Series*: Set the ﬁle number to follow the previous
ﬁle number when inserting a new memory card,
formatting a memory card, or deleting all ﬁles.
If you use a memory card used with cameras from
different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one
formatted on a computer, your camera may read the
card incorrectly. Format the card before using it.
Reset
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,
language, and video output settings will not be reset).
(Yes, No)
Date & Time
Set the date and time and select a date format.
(dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, Off*)
Time Zone
Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST).
Appendixes
File No.
75
t The default name of the ﬁrst folder is 100PHOTO
and the default name of the ﬁrst ﬁle is SAM_0001.
t The ﬁle number increases one by one from
SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.
t The folder number increases one by one from
100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.
t The maximum number of ﬁles that can be stored in
one folder is 9999.
t The camera deﬁnes ﬁle names according to the
Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.
If you change the names of ﬁles intentionally, the
camera may not play back the ﬁles.
Camera settings menu
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Video Out
Set the video signal output according to your
region.
t NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Mexico.
t PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Norway.
AF Lamp
Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark
places. (Off, On*)
Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC)
Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung
HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV
remote control.
t On*: Control the camera with an HDTV remote
control.
t Off: View ﬁles without using an HDTV remote
control.
Set whether to display the date and time on your
photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)
Imprint
t The date and time will be displayed on the
bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow.
t The date and time may not be printed on some
printer models.
t If you select Text in the s mode, the date and
time will not be displayed.
Set the camera to automatically turn off when you
are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min,
10 min)
Auto Power Off
t Your settings will not change after replacing the
battery.
t The camera will not automatically turn off when:
- it is connected to a computer or printer
- you are playing a slide show or videos
- you are recording a voice memo
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Camera settings menu
* Default
Item
Description
HDMI Size
Select the resolution of photos when playing back
ﬁles on an HDTV with the HDMI adapter and cable.
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/
PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)
If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution,
the HDTV automatically selects the next lower
resolution.
USB
Set the function to use via a USB connection with a
computer or printer.
t Auto*: Set your camera to select a USB mode
automatically.
t Computer: Connect your camera to a computer
for transferring ﬁles.
t Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for
printing ﬁles.
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77
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error message
Suggested remedies
Card Error
t Turn off your camera and then turn it on again.
t Remove your memory card and insert it again.
t Format your memory card. (p. 75)
Unlock the memory card.
Card Locked
DCF Full Error
File names do not match the DCF standard.
Transfer the ﬁles on the memory card to your
computer and format the card. (p. 75)
File Error
Delete the damaged ﬁle or contact a service
center.
Low Battery
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
Low Light
Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 38)
Memory Full
Delete unnecessary ﬁles or insert a new memory
card.
No Image File
Take photos or insert a memory card that has
some photos.
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78
Camera maintenance
Camera body
Cleaning your camera
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera lens and display
Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with
a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.
t Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These
solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.
t Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens
cover.
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Camera maintenance
Memory card capacity
About memory cards
The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes
or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB
SD card:
Memory cards you can use
You can use SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High
Capacity), or MMC (Multimedia Card) memory cards.
Size
Terminal
Write-protect switch
P
h
o
t
o
s
Label (front)
You can prevent ﬁles from being deleted by using a write-protect
switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or
slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when shooting.
*
V
i
d
e
o
s
Super
ﬁne
Fine
Normal
60 FPS
30 FPS
15 FPS
142
274
389
-
-
-
162
302
426
-
-
-
195
355
509
-
-
-
204
361
518
-
-
-
327
547
764
-
-
-
511
774
1028
-
-
-
737
1104
1387
-
-
-
1290
1612
1807
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Approx.
12’ 22’’
Approx.
13’ 57’’
Approx.
24min
Approx. Approx.
49 min 70 min
Approx.
22 min
Approx.
25 min
Approx.
46 min
Approx.
91 min
* The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
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Camera maintenance
About the battery
Battery life
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.
Shooting time /
Number of photos
Battery speciﬁcations
Mode
SLB-10A
Type
Lithium-ion battery
Cell capacity
1050 mAh
Voltage
3.7 V
Charging time
(when the camera is switched off)
Approx. 150 min
Shooting conditions
(when the battery is fully charged)
This is measured under the following
conditions: in the a mode, 12M
resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.
1. Set the ﬂash option to Fill in, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.
Photos
Approx. 140 min/ 2. Set the ﬂash option to Off, take a
Approx. 280
single shot, and zoom in or out.
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.
Then turn off the camera for
1 minute.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Videos
Approx. 130 min
Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution
and 30 fps.
t The ﬁgures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ
depending on actual usage.
t Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording
time.
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Camera maintenance
Notes about charging the battery
t If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
t Turn off your camera when charging.
t Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10
minutes.
t Using the ﬂash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.
t If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect
the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
t If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging
will start when the battery cools down.
Notes about charging with a computer connected
t Use only the provided USB cable.
t The battery may not be charged when:
- you use a USB hub
- other USB devices are connected to your computer
- you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
computer
- the USB port of your computer does not support the power output
standard (5 V, 500 mA)
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Common questions
You can get answers to common questions. Slove problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes
appear red.
This is caused by a reﬂection from the camera ﬂash.
t Set the ﬂash option to
Red–eye or
Red–eye Fix. (p. 38)
Red–eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 61)
t If the photo has already been taken, select
Photos have dust
spots.
Dust particles ﬂoating in the air may be captured in photos when using the ﬂash.
t Turn off the ﬂash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 39)
Photos are blurred.
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.
t Use the d mode. (p. 30)
t Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 23)
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.
This can make it difﬁcult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.
t Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 38)
t Select Night in the s mode. (p. 28)
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 39)
t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between
the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.
t Avoid shooting in front of the sun.
t Select Backlight in the s mode. (p. 27)
t Set the ﬂash option to Fill in. (p. 38)
t Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 45)
t Adjust the exposure. (p. 45)
Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 46)
t Set the metering option to
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Before contacting a service center
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.
Situation
Suggested remedies
Cannot turn on the
camera
t Make sure that the battery is inserted.
t Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
t Charge the battery.
The power turns off
suddenly
t Charge the battery.
t Your camera may be in Power save
mode. (p. 74)
t The camera may turn off to prevent the
memory card from being damaged due
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.
The camera is losing
battery power quickly
t The battery may lose power more quickly
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep
the battery warm by putting it into your
pocket.
t Using the ﬂash or recording videos
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
if needed.
t Batteries are consumable parts that must
be replaced over time. Get a new battery
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.
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Situation
Suggested remedies
Cannot take photos
t There is no space on the memory card.
Delete unnecessary ﬁles or insert a new
card.
t Format the memory card. (p. 75)
t The memory card is defective. Get a
new memory card.
t The memory card is locked. Unlock the
card. (p. 78)
t Make sure that the camera is switched
on.
t Charge the battery.
t Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
The camera freezes
Remove the battery and insert it again.
The ﬂash does not work
t The ﬂash option may be set to Off.
(p. 38)
t You cannot use the ﬂash in the d,
v, or some s modes.
The ﬂash ﬁres
unexpectedly
The ﬂash may ﬁre due to static electricity.
This is not a malfunction of the camera.
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Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
The date and time are
incorrect
Set the date and time in the display settings
menu.
The display or buttons
do not work
Remove the battery and insert it again.
An incorrect white balance can create
The colors in the photo
unrealistic color. Select the proper white
do not match the actual
balance option to suit the light source.
scene
(p. 46)
The camera screen
works poorly
If you use your camera at low temperatures,
it will cause the camera screen to
malfunction or discolor.
For better performance of your camera
screen, use your camera at normal
temperatures.
The memory card has
an error
The memory card has not been reset.
Format the card. (p. 75)
Cannot play back ﬁles
If you change the name of a ﬁle, your
camera may not play the ﬁle (the name of
the ﬁle should meet the DCF standard). If
you encounter this situation, play back ﬁles
on your computer.
The photo is blurry
t Make sure that the focus option you set
is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 40)
t Make sure that the subject is within
range of the ﬂash. (p. 87)
t Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,
clean the lens. (p. 79)
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The photo is too bright
t Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the
exposure value. (p. 45)
t Turn off the ﬂash. (p. 38)
The TV does not
display your photos
t Make sure that the camera is correctly
connected to the external monitor with
the A/V cable.
t Make sure that your memory card
contains photos.
Your computer does
not recognize your
camera
t Make sure that the USB cable is
connected correctly.
t Make sure that your camera is switched
on.
t Make sure that you are using a
supported operating system.
The ﬁle transmission may be interrupted by
Your computer
disconnects the camera static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
while transferring ﬁles
and connect it again.
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Situation
Suggested remedies
The codec installed in your computer may
not be compatible with the video ﬁles you
want to play. Use QuickTime® Player or
install Codec Pack Full.
t Using QuickTime® Player 7.6
1. Install QuickTime® Player 7.6 which
supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)).
2. Play videos using QuickTime® Player.
Your computer cannot
play videos
t Using Codec Pack Full
1. Install the latest version of Codec
Pack Full.
2. Play videos using the media player
(Media Player Classic or Windows
Media Player 11 recommended).
t Install QuickTime® Player 7.6 or K-Lite
Codec Pack Full on Windows XP SP2
or later.
t Depending on your computer
environment, the video playback may be
intermittent.
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Camera speciﬁcations
Image sensor
Shutter speed
Type
1/2.3" (Approx. 7.79 mm) CCD
Effective pixels
Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels
Total pixels
Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels
t Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.
t Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. (AEB, Continuous: 1/4 - 1/2,000)
t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
t Firework: 2 sec.
Lens
Focal length
Exposure
Samsung lens f = 5 - 25 mm
(35 mm ﬁlm equivalent: 28 - 140 mm)
F-stop range
F3.4 (W) - F5.8 (T)
Digital zoom
t Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X
t Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size)
Control
Program AE
Metering
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
Compensation
±2EV (1/3EV steps)
ISO equivalent
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Flash
Display
Type
TFT LCD
Mode
Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix
Feature
3.0" (7.62 cm) 230K
Range
t Wide: 0.3 m - 4.0 m (ISO Auto)
t Tele: 0.5 m - 2.4 m (ISO Auto)
Recharging time
Approx. 5 sec. (depending on battery condition)
Focusing
Type
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF)
Shake reduction
Wide (W)
Range
Normal
Tele (T)
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) +
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]
80 cm - inﬁnity
Macro
5 cm - 80 cm
50 cm - 80 cm
Auto Macro
5 cm - inﬁnity
50 cm - inﬁnity
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Camera speciﬁcations
Effect
t Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min) with
stereo recording
t Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Shooting mode
t Size: 1280 x 720 (30 FPS, 15 FPS) High Quality,
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
t Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation
White Balance
Videos
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,
Custom Set
Shooting
t
t
t Modes: Smart Auto (Macro, Macro Text, White,
Photos
t
t
Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Night Portrait,
Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait), Auto,
Program, DUAL IS, Beauty Shot, Movie, Photo Help
Guide, Scene (Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape,
Text, Close Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework,
Beach & Snow, Frame Guide)
t Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
t Timer: 10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer
1280 x 720 (30 FPS, 15 FPS) Standard Quality,
640 x 480 (30 FPS, 15 FPS), 320 x 240 (60 FPS,
30 FPS, 15 FPS)
Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS
Voice: Off, On (sound is muted when operating the
zoom function)
OIS: On, Off
Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording,
Still image capture, Time trimming
Playback
Type
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,
Movie clip, Smart Album
Edit
Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust
t Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Effect
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
t Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch,
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise
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Camera speciﬁcations
Voice recording
For 1GB SD
t Voice Recording (Max 10 hours)
t Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)
t Stereo recording
Super ﬁne
Fine
Normal
4000 x 3000
142
274
389
3984 x 2656
162
302
426
Storage
3968 x 2232
195
355
509
3264 x 2448
204
361
518
2592 x 1944
327
547
764
2048 x 1536
511
774
1028
Media
t Internal memory: Approx. 76 MB
t External memory (Optional)
- SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed)
- SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed)
- MMC Plus (up to 2 GB guaranteed,
Image size
4 bit 20 MHz)
737
1104
1387
1024 x 768
1290
1612
1807
These ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.
Internal memory capacity may not match these
speciﬁcations.
t Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
File format
1920 x 1080
Interface
PictBridge 1.0
t Video: MP4 (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC))
t Audio: WAV
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Digital output
connector
USB 2.0 (34 pin)
Audio output
Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone)
Video output
t AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
t HDMI 1.2: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
DC power input
connector
34 pin, 4.2V
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Camera speciﬁcations
Power source
Rechargeable
battery
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-10A, 1,050 mAh)
The power source may differ depending on your region.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
95.8 x 59.5 x 23.9 mm
Weight
149 g (without battery and memory card)
Operating temperature
0 - 40˚ C
Operating humidity
5 - 85 %
Software
Samsung Master, QuickTime® Player 7.6, Adobe Reader
Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice.
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FCC notice
t NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorientate, or relocate, the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
t Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name
Model No.
: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
: Samsung SL720
Responsible Party
: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address
: 105 Challenger Road Ridgeﬁeld Park NJ
Telephone No.
: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
t CAUTION:
Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Index
A
B
D
F
ACB 45, 61
Battery
Date and time 75
Face detection
Adjusting
Brightness 61
Contrast
in Playback mode 61
in Shooting mode 50
Saturation
In Playback mode 61
in Shooting mode 50
Sharpness 50
Adobe Reader 65
AF Lamp 76
AF Sound 74
Anynet+ 76
Aperture 28
Auto Contrast Balance
(ACB) 45, 61
Auto mode 19
Charging 82
Life 81
Speciﬁcations 81
Deleting ﬁles 54
Digital Image Stabilization 30
Beauty Shot mode 29
Digital zoom 20
Blink detection 44
Disconnecting the device 67
Burst
Display brightness 74
Auto Exposure Bracket
(AEB) 48
Continous 48
Motion capture 48
Display type 18
DPOF 62
Dual IS mode 30
C
E
Camera shake 23
Editing 59
Capturing an image 58
Enlarging 56
Cleaning
Error messages 78
Body 79
Display 79
Lens 79
Exposure 45
Blink Detection 44
Normal 42
Self-portrait 43
Smart Face Recognition 44
Smile Shot 43
Facial brightness 29
Facial imperfections 29
Flash
Auto 39
Fill in 39
Off 38
Red-eye 39
Red-eye Fix 39
Slow Sync 39
Focus area
Center AF 41
Multi AF 41
Focus distance
Auto Macro 40
Macro 40
Normal (AF) 40
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Index
Frame guide 27
M
N
Q
Frame rate 31
Macro 40
Navigation button 13
QuickTime Player 65
Function button 13
Maintenance 79
Function description 74
H
Half-pressing 6
HDTV 63
Memory card
Capacity 80
MMC 80
SD 80
SDHC 80
MENU button 13
Icons 14
L
Light source
(White balance) 46
Long time shutter 28
P
R
Recording
Video 31
Voice memo 33
Recycle bin 55
Photo quality 35
Red-eye 38
Photo styles 49
Reset 75
Playback button 13, 15
Resizing 59
Mode dial 13
Playback mode 52
Resolution
Motion timer 37
Printing photos 71
Movie mode 31
Photo 35
Video 35
Print order 62
Muting
Program mode 30
Center-weighted 46
Multi 46
Spot 46
Imprint 76
ISO speed 39
Optical Image Stabilization
(OIS) 21, 30
Photo Help Guide mode 22
Metering
I
Quick View 74
O
Camera 15
Video 31
Protecting ﬁles 54
RGB tone
in Playback mode 60
in Shooting mode 49
Rotating 59
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Index
S
Shutter speed 28
Samsung Master
Slide show 56
Installing 65
Using 68
Scene mode 27
Self-portrait 43
Service center 84
Smart Auto mode 26
Smart Face Recognition 44
Voice memo
Playing 58
Recording 33
Smile shot 43
Start image 74
T
Volume 74
W
Timer 36
White Balance 46
Transferring ﬁles
Shooting mode
Auto 19
Beauty Shot 29
Dual IS 30
Movie 31
Photo Help Guide 22
Program 30
Scene 27
Smart Auto 26
as thumbnails 53
by category 53
on TV 63
Slide show 56
Smart Album 53
Settings
Accessing 73
Camera 75
Display 74
Sound 74
Viewing ﬁles
for Mac 70
for Windows 65
Z
Zoom button 13
Zooming 20
V
Video
Playing 57
Recording 31
Video Out 76
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or
visit our website http://www.samsung.com/ for after-sales
service or inquiries.