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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
 Click a topic
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
WB1000
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 discolour
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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Organisation of the user manual
Basic functions
©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD.
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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 licence.
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing
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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
Shooting mode
Indication
Smart Auto
Program
S
a
p
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
h
Manual
n
User
u
DUAL IS
d
s
v
Auto
Scene
Movie
Icons used in this manual
Icon
Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]
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
Abbreviations used in this manual
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions
for all scenes.
Abbreviation Deﬁnition
e.g.)
Available in the
Program, Aperture
Priority, Shutter
Priority, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes
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ACB
Auto Contrast Balance
AEB
Auto Exposure Bracket
AF
Auto Focus
DIS
Digital Image Stabilisation
DPOF
Digital Print Order Format
EV
Exposure Value
OIS
Optical Image Stabilisation
WB
White Balance
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Exposure (Brightness)
tHalf-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.
Half-press [Shutter]
Normal exposure
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 > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children  28
t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
 41
t Face Detection  47
Taking photos at night or in the dark
t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework  28
t Flash options  41
t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  43
Taking action photos
t h mode  32
t Continuous, Motion Capture  55
Taking photos of text, insects, or
ﬂowers
t s mode > Close Up, Text  28
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  43
t EV (to adjust exposure)  50
t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)  50
t Metering  51
t AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with
different exposures)  55
Applying a different effect
t Photo styles (to apply tones)  56
t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or
contrast)  57
Reducing camera shake
t Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)  22
t d mode  27
t Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up
photos)  44
t White balance (to change the colour tone)  51
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t Viewing ﬁles by category in
Smart Album  60
t Deleting all ﬁles on the
memory card  61
t Viewing ﬁles as a slide show
 63
t Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV
 70
t Connecting your camera to a
computer  73
t Adjusting sound and volume
 81
t Adjusting the brightness of
the display  81
t Changing the display
language  81
t Setting the date and time
 82
t Formatting the memory card
 82
t Troubleshooting  90
Contents
Using the User mode ........................................................
Conﬁguring your settings ......................................................
Using your custom settings ..................................................
Recording a video .............................................................
Recording voice memos ...................................................
Recording a voice memo .....................................................
Adding a voice memo to a photo ..........................................
Basic functions ...................................................................... 10
Unpacking .........................................................................
Camera layout ...................................................................
Icons .................................................................................
Turning your camera on or off ...........................................
Mini dashboard ...................................................................
Selecting options ...............................................................
Setting the display and sound ...........................................
Changing the display type ....................................................
Setting the sound ................................................................
Taking photos ....................................................................
Zooming .............................................................................
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ..............................................
Tips for getting a clearer photo ..........................................
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Shooting options ................................................................... 37
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 amount of ﬂash ................................................
Adjusting the ISO speed ......................................................
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................
Using macro .......................................................................
Setting the focus distance ....................................................
Using selection focus ..........................................................
Adjusting the focus area .......................................................
Using face detection .........................................................
Detecting faces ...................................................................
Taking a self-portrait shot ......................................................
Taking a smile shot ..............................................................
Detecting eye blinking ..........................................................
Extended functions .............................................................. 25
Using the Smart Auto mode ..............................................
Using the DUAL IS mode ..................................................
Using the Scene mode ......................................................
Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections .........................
Using the frame guide ..........................................................
Using the Program mode ..................................................
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode ................................................................
Using the Aperture Priority mode ...........................................
Using the Shutter Priority mode .............................................
Using the Manual mode .......................................................
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Contents
Adjusting brightness and colour ........................................
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 ..........................................................
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) ...............
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Appendixes ............................................................................ 79
Camera settings menu ......................................................
Accessing the settings menu ................................................
Sound ................................................................................
Display ...............................................................................
Settings ..............................................................................
Error messages .................................................................
Camera maintenance ........................................................
Cleaning your camera ..........................................................
About memory cards ...........................................................
About the battery .................................................................
Before contacting a service centre ....................................
Camera speciﬁcations .......................................................
Index .................................................................................
Playback/Editing ................................................................... 58
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) ................................................
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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
Mini dashboard ……………………………………………… 15
Selecting options ………………………………………… 16
Setting the display and sound ………………………… 18
Changing the display type ………………………………… 18
Setting the sound …………………………………………… 19
Taking photos ……………………………………………… 20
Zooming …………………………………………………… 21
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 22
Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 23
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Optional accessories
Camera
AC adapter/USB cable
Camera case
Memory cards
Sold as a set
Rechargeable battery
A/V cable
Strap
Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
Quick Start Manual
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Basic functions
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HDMI cradle manual
Remote control
Cradle
(for charging the battery
and connecting your camera
to an HDTV or PC)
HDMI cable
(for viewing high-resolution
images or playing videos)
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Shutter button
POWER button
Mini dashboard (p. 15)
Mode dial
(See below)
Remote
control
sensor
Flash
USB and A/V port
AF-assist light/
timer lamp
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Icon
Mode
Description
Smart Auto
Take a photo by letting the camera select a
scene mode as it detects
n
Auto
Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal
settings
p
Program
Take a photo by setting options
A
Aperture Priority
Take a photo by adjusting the aperture value
(The shutter speed is set automatically.)
S
a
h
Shutter Priority
Icon
Take a photo by adjusting the shutter speed
(The aperture value is set automatically.)
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Mode
Description
Manual
Take a photo by adjusting both the aperture value
and shutter speed
u
User
Take a photo with options that you have pre-set
d
DUAL IS
Take a photo with options suitable for reducing
camera shake
s
Scene
Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene
v
Movie
Record a video
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Camera layout
Microphone
Zoom button
Speaker
t Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
t Zoom in on part of a photo, view ﬁles as thumbnails,
or adjust volume in Playback mode.
Microphone
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
(See below)
Button
Description
Button
Description
Conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.
m
Access options or menus.
o
Playback
Enter Playback mode.
Function
t Access options in Shooting mode.
t Delete ﬁles in Playback mode.
Smart
Control Dial*
(Navigation)
When pressing:
t Move up/down/left/right
t Set the following options in Shooting mode:
[D]: Display type/[M]: Macro/[F]: Flash/
[t]: Timer
When rotating:
t Scroll to an option or menu
t Adjust shutter speed, aperture, or exposure value
in Shooting mode
t Scroll through ﬁles in Playback mode
* Referred to Navigation button in this manual
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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
Description
Selected shooting mode
Flash
Zoom ratio
Flash customised
Timer
Available number of photos
Focus distance
Available recording time
Photo style
Internal memory
C
Face detection
Memory card inserted
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
t
t
t
Face tone
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
: Charging needed
Face retouch
Image adjustment
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)
Aperture value
Voice muted
Shutter speed
C. Icons on the left
Voice memo
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Icon
Description
Exposure value
White balance
Current date and time
White balance customised
Histogram (p. 18)
ISO speed
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Grid lines
Frame rate
Metering option
Burst type
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Turning your camera on or off
Learn how to start your camera.
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
Mini dashboard
While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the
remaining capacity of the battery and memory card.
t When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment,
condensation can form on the gauges.
t If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service
centre.
t The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display may
show different capacities.
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.
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Selecting options
You can select options by pressing [m] and rotating or pressing the navigation button.
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.
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2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Rotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an
option or menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
t Press [D] or [M] to move up or down; press [F] or [t] to
move left or right.
t Rotate the navigation button any direction.
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Press [o] to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.
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Selecting options
4
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode
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Rotate the mode dial to p.
Rotate the navigation button or press [D] or [M] to
scroll to White Balance and then press [t] or [o].
EV
White Balance
WB Fine-tuning
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
2
Press [m].
Quality
Exit
Back
EV
Functions
Sound
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White Balance
WB Fine-tuning
ISO
Display
Face Detection
Settings
Photo Size
Rotate the navigation button or press [F] or [t] to
scroll to a white balance option.
Quality
Exit
3
Daylight
Change
Rotate the navigation button or press [D] or [M] to
scroll to Functions and then press [t] or [o].
Back
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Basic functions
Press [o].
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Move
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.
About a histogram
Changing the display type
A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your
photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos
are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that your photos
are bright. The height of the peaks is related to colour information.
The more of a particular colour, the taller the peak.
Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.
Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.
Underexposed
Mode
Description
Shooting
t Display all information about shooting
t Hide information about shooting, except the
available number of photos
t Display grid lines and histogram
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 histogram
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Well Exposed
Overexposed
Setting the display and sound
Setting the sound
Set whether your camera emits a speciﬁed sound when you
operate your camera.
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3
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Select Sound Beep Sound an option.
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.
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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.
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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.
Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down
to zoom out.
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Zoom in
Digital range
t The digital zoom is not available when using S, d, 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)
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
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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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Tips for getting a clearer photo
Reducing camera shake
Holding your camera correctly
Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.
t Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 22)
t Select the d mode to reduce camera shake
both optically and digitally. (p. 27)
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. 41)
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 43)
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. Focus and exposure will be
adjusted automatically.
Camera shake
The aperture value and
shutter speed are 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. 41)
(When your subject is wearing a colour 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 centre of the frame
t When subjects are moving fast
Use the continuous
or motion capture
function. (p. 55)
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.
Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 26
Using the DUAL IS mode ………………………………… 27
Using the Scene mode …………………………………… 28
Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections …………… 28
Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 29
Using the Program mode
……………………………… 30
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode …………………………………………… 31
Using the Aperture Priority mode ………………………… 32
Using the Shutter Priority mode …………………………… 32
Using the Manual mode …………………………………… 33
Using the User mode …………………………………… 34
Conﬁguring your settings …………………………………… 34
Using your custom settings ………………………………… 34
Recording a video ………………………………………… 35
Recording voice memos ………………………………… 36
Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 36
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 36
Using the Smart Auto mode
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
Rotate the mode dial to S.
Icon
Description
Align your subject in the frame.
Appears when taking portraits.
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.
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.
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4
Icon
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
t If the camera does not recognise 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.
Appears when taking portraits at night.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
backlighting.
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
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Using the DUAL IS mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilisation functions.
Before correction
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2
3
After correction
Rotate the mode dial to d.
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 Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake in
different shooting modes. (p. 22)
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Using the Scene mode
Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene.
1
2
Rotate the mode dial to s.
Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections
Select a scene.
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
Frame Guide
This mode is appropriate for shooting with
pre-composed scenes.
1
2
3
Rotate the mode dial to s.
4
Select Functions Face Tone an option.
Select Beauty Shot.
To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
only), press [m].
t Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
t To change the scene mode, press [m] and select Scene
a scene.
t For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Adjusting face tone and
hiding imperfections.”
t For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on
page 29.
3
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Level 2
Back
5
Extended functions
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To hide facial imperfections, press [m].
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Using the Scene mode
6
Select Functions Face Retouch an option.
Using the frame guide
t Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of
imperfections.
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
3
Level 1
Back
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.
Move
7
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
8
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.
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.
5
Extended functions
To cancel the guides, press [o].
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Using the Program mode
Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.
1
2
Rotate the mode dial to p.
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
EV
Back
Move
3
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
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Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Adjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, and Manual modes.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
The aperture is a hole through which light is admitted. You can
adjust the aperture value to control how much light reaches the
lens when you capture a photo. By decreasing the aperture value
(opening the aperture wider), more light will enter and objects that
are farther away will appear out of focus. This is good for closeup or portrait shots to draw attention to the main subject.
Shutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remains
open when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutter
speed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appear
brighter. However, a slower shutter speed can also result in blurry
photos if either the subject or the camera is moving.
Alternatively, as you increase the aperture value, objects from
near to far are in sharp focus. This is good for landscape shots to
show the entire scope of the scene.
Big aperture value
Small aperture value
When you increase the shutter speed, the photo will appear
darker. However, a faster shutter speed will also reduce the
blurring if your subject or the camera is in motion.
Slow shutter speed
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Fast shutter speed
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Using the Aperture Priority mode
Using the Shutter Priority mode
The Aperture Priority mode allows you to manually set the
aperture value while the camera automatically selects an
appropriate shutter speed.
The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter
speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate
aperture value.
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2
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2
Rotate the mode dial to A.
Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value.
t See page 31 for more information about the aperture value.
Rotate the mode dial to h.
Press [o] and rotate the navigation button to adjust the
shutter speed.
t See page 31 for more information about the shutter speed.
3
4
5
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
3
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
4
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
5
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
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Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Using the Manual mode
The Manual mode allows you to manually adjust both the aperture
value and the shutter speed.
1
2
Rotate the mode dial to n.
3
4
Press [o] to select the shutter speed.
Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value.
5
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
6
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
7
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed.
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Using the User mode
You can manually set shooting options and save them as your own shooting mode.
Conﬁguring your settings
Using your custom settings
1
2
1
2
3
4
Rotate the mode dial to p, A, h or n.
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
3
Press [m].
Rotate the mode dial to u.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Select Functions User Registration and press [o].
You can update option settings in the u mode.
User Registration
Back
5
Move
Select Yes.
t The options you set are saved to the user mode.
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Recording a video
Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.
• H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by international standard organisations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
• Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this
case, set a lower resolution. (p. 38)
• When the Optical Image Stabilisation ( ) is activated, your video may
be recorded with the OIS operation sound.
1
2
3
4
5
Press [m].
Select Functions → Voice → a sound option.
Option Description
On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming,
sound recording will be interrupted.)
Off: Record a video without sound.
Rotate the mode dial to v.
Press [m].
Select Functions → Frame Rate → a frame rate (the
number of frames per second).
• 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.
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Set other options as desired.
(For options, refer to “Shooting options.”)
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8
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
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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
1
2
3
1
2
3
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.
4
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.
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Shooting options
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 38
Selecting a resolution ………………………… 38
Selecting image quality ………………………… 38
Using the timer ……………………………… 39
Shooting in the dark …………………………
Preventing red-eye ……………………………
Using the ﬂash …………………………………
Adjusting the amount of ﬂash …………………
Adjusting the ISO speed ………………………
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Changing the camera’s focus ………………
Using macro ……………………………………
Setting the focus distance ……………………
Using selection 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 …………………………
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Adjusting brightness and colour …………
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 ………………………… 55
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:
1
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.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
Select Functions Photo Size an option.
640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
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.
2976 X 2976: Print on A2 paper in square ratio (1:1).
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.
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.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Quality an option.
Option Description
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper or play back on an
HDTV.
Super Fine
Fine
1024 X 768: Attach to email.
Normal
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Using the timer
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Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
1
In Shooting mode, press [t].
Option Description
Remote: Take a photo in 2 seconds each time you
press the shutter button on the remote control.
Off
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
2
3
Select an option.
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.
Option Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
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.
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. 40)
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Using the timer
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Using the motion timer
1
2
3
4
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
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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.
1
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
Adjusting the amount of ﬂash
Option Description
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.
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Adjust the amount of ﬂash to avoid overexposure or
underexposure.
1
2
3
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Flash EVC.
Adjust the amount of ﬂash.
Fill in:
t The ﬂash always ﬁres.
t Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
0
Red-eye*:
t The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is dark.
t The camera reduces red-eyes.
Back
Auto: The ﬂash ﬁres automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
t Adjusting the ﬂash amount may not be effective if:
- the subject is too close to the camera
- you set a high ISO speed
- the exposure value is too big or too small
t In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
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.
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. 93)
t If there is reﬂected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
on your photo.
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Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the ISO speed
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The ISO speed is the measure of a ﬁlm’s sensitivity to light as
deﬁned by the International Organisation for Standardisation (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.
1
2
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
Setting the focus distance
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Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as ﬂowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Setting the focus distance.”
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To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
1
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 40 cm
(farther than 80 cm when using zoom).
Macro: Focus on a subject 5-40 cm (50-80 cm when
using zoom).
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm
(farther than 50 cm when using zoom).
Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually
adjusting the focus distance. (p. 45)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus distance manually
1
2
3
Using selection focus
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In Shooting mode, press [M].
You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where
you want to focus.
Select Manual Focus.
1
2
Rotate the navigation button to adjust the focus
distance.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Focus Area Selection AF.
Move
t When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of
focus, the photo may become blurry.
t If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus
area options.
3
4
Set
Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame
to the area you want to focus and press [o].
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
t Press [o] to change the focus area.
If you use this function, the face detection options are not available.
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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.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Focus Area an option.
Option Description
Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects
are located in the centre).
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.
Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. (p. 45)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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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.
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:
- you use a photo style
- you adjust the saturation
- you set Manual Focus or Selection AF.
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).
1
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 gray focus frames.
The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces.
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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.
1
2
3
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Self-Portrait.
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.
When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 81)
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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
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Face Detection Blink
Detection.
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.
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour for better image quality.
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
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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.
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 (-)
1
2
3
Neutral (0)
Brighter (+)
Without ACB
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
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. 55)
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 colour
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.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Metering.
Option Description
Selecting a light source (White balance)
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The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten, or
adjust colour temperature manually. You can also adjust colour for
the preset light sources so that the colours of the photo match
the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.
Multi:
t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and
then measures the light intensity of each area.
t Suitable for general photos.
Spot:
t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very centre of the frame.
t If a subject is not in the centre 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 centre.
t Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the
frame.
Shooting options
(Auto WB)
(Cloudy)
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(Daylight)
(Tungsten)
Adjusting brightness and colour
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Deﬁning your own white balance
1
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.
3
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.
Colour Temperature: Adjust the colour temperature of
the light source. (p. 53)
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Adjusting colour temperature
Colour temperature
Colour temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that
indicates the hue of a speciﬁc type of light source. As the colour
temperature increases, the colour distribution becomes cooler.
Alternatively, as the colour temperature decreases, the colour
distribution becomes warmer.
1
2
3
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions White Balance Colour
Temperature.
Adjust the colour temperature.
Clear sky
Fluorescent_H
Cloudy
Daylight
Fluorescent_L
Halogen lamp
Tungsten
Back
4
Press [o] to save your settings.
Candle light
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Customising preset white balance options
1
2
3
4
5
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions → White Balance → a white balance
option.
Press [m].
Select Functions → WB Fine-tuning → On.
Adjust the value on the coordinates.
Back
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•
•
•
6
Move
G: Green
A: Amber
M: Magenta
B: Blue
Press [o] to save your setting.
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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.
t You can use the ﬂash, timer, and ACB only when you select
Single.
t When you select Motion Capture, the ISO speed will be set
to Auto.
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].
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.
AEB:
t Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,
underexposed, and overexposed.
t Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Improving your photos
Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours, 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.
1
2
3
Soft
1
2
Vivid
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Select Functions Photo Style Selector Custom
RGB.
Select a colour (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.
Back
4
Shooting options
Move
Adjust the amount of the selected colour.
(-: less or +: more)
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Improving your photos
Adjusting your photos
pAhn
Saturation option
Description
Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.
-
Decrease the saturation.
1
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
4
Select a value to adjust the selected item.
Contrast option
Description
-
Decrease the colour and brightness.
+
Increase the colour 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.
Shooting options
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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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59
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64
65
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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66
66
67
67
68
69
Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV ………………………… 70
Transferring ﬁles to your computer …………………… 72
For Windows users ………………………………………… 72
For Mac users ……………………………………………… 77
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …… 78
Playing back
Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing ﬁles.
Display in Playback mode
Starting Playback mode
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.
1
Press [P].
t The most recent ﬁle you have taken or recorded will be
displayed.
t If the camera is off, it will turn on.
2
Press [F] or [t] or rotate the navigation button to scroll
through ﬁles.
Icon
t Press and hold [F] or [t] to view ﬁles quickly.
Description
Photo includes a voice memo
If you want to view ﬁles stored in the internal memory, remove your memory
card.
Video ﬁle
Print order has been set (DPOF)
Protected ﬁle
Folder name – File name
Histogram
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Playing back
4
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 colour.
View and manage ﬁles by categories, such as date, ﬁle type, or
week.
1
2
3
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.
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to display
9 or 20 thumbnails (push [Zoom] up to return to the
previous mode).
Type
Date
Colour
Week
Back
Set
Option
Description
Type
View ﬁles by the ﬁle type.
Date
View ﬁles by the date they were saved.
Colour
View ﬁles by the dominant colour of the image.
Week
View ﬁles by the weekday they were saved.
It may take some time for the camera to change the category and
recognise ﬁles.
Filter
To
Do this
Scroll through ﬁles
Rotate the navigation button or 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.
1
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].
Set
4
5
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.
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.
1
2
3
Enlarging a photo
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a
photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo).
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.
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
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. 81)
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 colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Forest
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select Edit Photo Style Selector an option.
t Select Custom RGB to deﬁne your own RGB tone.
Back
4
Adjust the amount of the selected colour.
(-: less or +: more)
Soft
Back
Move
Playback/Editing
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 provided A/V cable.
1
Select a video signal output according to your country or
region. (p. 83)
2
3
Turn off your camera and TV.
t On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not
appear.
t Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on your
TV settings.
t 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 cradle. HDMI (High Deﬁnition
Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs.
For details, see the “HDMI cradle 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].
1
2
3
4
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Select Settings HDMI Size.
Select an HDMI resolution.
Turn off your camera and HDTV.
View photos or play videos using the buttons on your
camera.
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Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV
5
Insert your camera into the cradle and plug the HDMI
cable into the HDTV and the cradle.
Disconnect the A/V cable if it is connected to the cradle.
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 camera or HDTV.
If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) proﬁle, turn the Anynet+ on in the
settings menu (p. 83) to control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the
TV remote control. For details, see the “HDMI cradle manual.”
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Transferring ﬁles to your computer
For Windows users
Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5
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 colour display compatible
monitor (24-bit colour 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 7.5
View videos (H.264 (MPEG-4.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
recognised 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 recognises 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 100SSCAM.
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 (MPEG-4.
AVC)) on the camera.
Downloading ﬁles using Samsung Master

When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for
downloading ﬁles automatically appears.
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 recognise the device automatically. You can transfer
ﬁles directly from the camera to the computer without installing
any programs.
Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5
Turn on the camera.
t The computer recognises 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 10.3.9 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 recognises 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. 84)
Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all
photos.
Size: Specify the size of the print.
Layout: Create thumbnail prints.
3
4
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.”
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 …………………………………… 80
Accessing the settings menu ………………………………
Sound ………………………………………………………
Display ………………………………………………………
Settings ………………………………………………………
80
81
81
82
Error messages …………………………………………… 85
Camera maintenance ……………………………………
Cleaning your camera ………………………………………
About memory cards ………………………………………
About the battery ……………………………………………
86
86
87
88
Before contacting a service centre …………………… 90
Camera speciﬁcations …………………………………… 93
Index ………………………………………………………… 98
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. 81)
Display: Customise the display settings, such as
language and brightness. (p. 81)
Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,
such as memory format, default ﬁle name, and USB
mode. (p. 82)
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Off
Low
Medium
High
: On
Set
Press [m] to return to the previous screen.
Camera settings menu
Sound
Display
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Volume
Adjust the volume of any sound.
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)
Display a brief description of an option or menu.
(Off, On*)
Start Sound
Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your
camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)
Language
Function
Description
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*)
Start Image
Grid line
Display
Brightness
Quick View
Power Save
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81
Select a language for the display text.
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. 66)
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.
Select a type of the grid lines that helps you to
compose a scene. (2 X 2*, 3 X 3, X, +)
Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark,
Normal, Bright)
Normal is ﬁxed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected.
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image or
video before returning to Shooting mode.
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)
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)
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.
82
t The default name of the ﬁrst folder is 100SSCAM
and the default name of the ﬁrst ﬁle is SDC10001.
t The ﬁle number increases one by one from
SDC10001 to SDC19999.
t The folder number increases one by one from
100SSCAM to 999SSCAM.
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 a resolution when playing back ﬁles on an
HDTV with the HDMI cradle.
(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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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. 82)
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. 82)
File Error
Delete the damaged ﬁle or contact a service
centre.
Low Battery
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
Low Light
Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 41)
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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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
-
-
-
195
355
509
-
-
-
204
361
518
-
-
-
327
547
764
-
-
-
514
774
1028
-
-
-
840
1104
1387
-
-
-
1420
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-11A
Type
Lithium-ion battery
Cell capacity
1,130 mAh
Voltage
3.8 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. 150 min/
2. Set the flash option to Off, take a
Approx. 300 photos
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. 140 min
Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution
and 30 fps.
• The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ
depending on actual usage.
• Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording
time.
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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 red or does not illuminate, reconnect the
cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
t If you charge the battery when it is warm, 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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Before contacting a service centre
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre.
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. 81)
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.
Appendixes
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. 82)
t The memory card is defective. Get a new
memory card.
t The memory card is locked. Unlock the
card. (p. 85)
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. 41)
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 centre
Situation
Suggested remedies
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.
The memory card has
an error
The memory card has not been reset.
Format the card. (p. 82)
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 If the subject is out of focus, the photo
may be blurry. Select the appropriate
focus according to your distance from
your subject. (p. 44)
t Make sure that the subject is within range
of the ﬂash. (p. 93)
t Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,
clean the lens. (p. 86)
Appendixes
Situation
Suggested remedies
The colours in the
photo do not match
the actual scene
An incorrect white balance can create
unrealistic colour. Select the proper white
balance option to suit the light source.
(p. 51)
The photo is too bright
Your photo is overexposed.
t Adjust the exposure value. (p. 50)
t Adjust the aperture value or the shutter
speed. (p. 31)
t Turn off the ﬂash. (p. 41)
t Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 43)
The photo is too dark
Your photo is underexposed.
t Adjust the exposure value. (p. 50)
t Adjust the aperture value or the shutter
speed. (p. 31)
t Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 41)
t Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 43)
The photo is distorted
The wide-angle lens may create distortions
on the image. This is the normal feature of
the wide-angle lens.
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Before contacting a service centre
Situation
Suggested remedies
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 recognise 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.
Your computer
disconnects the
camera while
transferring ﬁles
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 7.5
1. Install QuickTime® Player 7.5 which
supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)).
2. Play videos using QuickTime® Player.
Your computer cannot
play videos
The ﬁle transmission may be interrupted by
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
and connect it again.
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 7.5 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
1/2.33" (Approx. 1.09 cm) 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.
t Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec.
t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
t Firework: 4 sec.
Lens
Exposure
Focal length
Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 4.3 - 21.5 mm
(35 mm ﬁlm equivalent: 24 - 120 mm)
F-stop range
F2.8 (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
Display
Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE,
Manual Exposure
Metering
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
Compensation
±2EV (1/3EV steps)
ISO equivalent
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Type
AMOLED
Flash
Feature
3.0" (7.62 cm), hVGA+ (518,400 dots)
Mode
Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix
Range
t Wide: 0.3 m - 5.2 m (ISO Auto)
t Tele: 0.5 m - 2.5 m (ISO Auto)
EVC
±1EV (1/2 steps)
Recharging time
Approx. 5 sec.
Focusing
Type
Range
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Selection AF,
Manual Focus)
Wide (W)
Tele (T)
Normal
40 cm - inﬁnity
80 cm - inﬁnity
Macro
5 cm - 40 cm
50 cm - 80 cm
Auto Macro
5 cm - inﬁnity
50 cm - inﬁnity
Manual
5 cm - inﬁnity
50 cm - inﬁnity
Shake reduction
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) +
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS)]
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Camera specifications
Effect
• Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min)
• Stereo recording with volume control and mute in
• Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Shooting mode
zooming
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
• Size: 1280 x 720 High Quality, 1280 x 720
• Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation
White Balance
Videos
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,
Custom Set, Colour Temperature
Shooting
• Modes: Smart Auto (Macro, Macro Text, White,
Photos
Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Night Portrait,
Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait), Auto,
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual,
User, DUAL IS, Movie, Scene (Beauty Shot, Night,
Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close Up,
Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow,
Frame Guide)
• Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
• Timer: Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer,
Remote
Standard Quality, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS
Voice: Off, On
OIS: On, Off
Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording,
Still image capture, Time trimming
• Effect: Photo Style Selector
•
•
•
•
Playback
Type
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,
Movie clip, Smart Album
Edit
Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust
• Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Effect
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
• Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch,
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise
Voice recording
• Voice Recording (Max 10 hours)
• Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)
• Stereo recording
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Camera speciﬁcations
Interface
Storage
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,
4 bit 20 MHz)
t Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
Audio output
Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone)
DC power input
connector
PictBridge 1.0
t Video: MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC))
t Audio: WAV
t AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
t HDMI 1.2: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
HDMI is available when it is connected to the optional
cradle.
34 pin, 4.4 V
Power source
For 1GB SD
Image size
USB 2.0 (34 pin)
Video output
Internal memory capacity may not match these
speciﬁcations.
File format
Digital output
connector
Rechargeable
battery
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh)
AC adapter
Power adapter (SAC-48), USB cable (CB34U05),
A/V cable (SCC-AV34)
SCC-HD2
Super ﬁne
Fine
Normal
4000 x 3000
142
274
389
3984 x 2656
162
302
426
3968 x 2232
195
355
509
Cradle (Optional)
2976 x 2976
195
355
509
The power source may differ depending on your region.
3264 x 2448
204
361
518
2592 x 1944
327
547
764
2048 x 1536
514
774
1028
97 x 61 x 21 mm
1920 x 1080
840
1104
1387
Weight
1024 x 768
1420
1612
1807
Dimensions (W x H x D)
160 g (without battery and memory card)
These ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.
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Camera speciﬁcations
Operating temperature
0 - 40˚ C
Operating humidity
5 - 85 %
Software
Samsung Master, QuickTime® Player 7.5, Adobe Reader
Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice.
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Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate battery return systems)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that
it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should
contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their
local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take this
item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact
their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances
can cause harm to human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through
your local, free battery return system.
The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user
replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your
service provider.
Samsung Eco-mark
It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to
effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental
friendly product activities to the consumers. The
mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on
development of environmental conscious products.
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Index
A
B
D
F
ACB 50, 68
Battery
Date and time 82
Face detection
Adjusting
Brightness 68
Contrast
in Playback mode 68
in Shooting mode 57
Saturation
In Playback mode 68
in Shooting mode 57
Sharpness 57
Adobe Reader 72
AF Lamp 83
AF Sound 81
Anynet+ 83
Aperture Priority mode 32
Aperture value 31
Auto Contrast Balance
(ACB) 50, 68
Auto mode 20
Charging 89
Life 88
Speciﬁcations 88
Deleting ﬁles 61
Battery gauge 15
Digital zoom 21
Beauty Shot mode 28
Disconnecting the device 74
Facial brightness 28
Blink detection 49
Display brightness 81
Facial imperfections 28
Burst
Display type 18
Flash
Auto Exposure Bracket
(AEB) 55
Continous 55
Motion capture 55
Digital Image Stabilisation 27
DPOF 69
Dual IS mode 27
E
C
Editing 66
Camera shake 23
Enlarging 63
Capturing an image 65
Error messages 85
Cleaning
Exposure 50
Body 86
Display 86
Lens 86
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Blink Detection 49
Normal 47
Self-portrait 48
Smile Shot 48
Auto 42
Fill in 42
Off 41
Red-eye 42
Red-eye Fix 42
Slow Sync 42
Focus area
Center AF 46
Multi AF 46
Selection AF 46
Index
Focus distance
Auto Macro 44
Macro 44
Manual Focus 44
Normal (AF) 44
Frame guide 29
Frame rate 35
Function button 13
Function description 81
Muting
L
Light source
(White balance) 51
N
Macro 44
Navigation button 13
Grid lines 18, 81
Capacity 87
MMC 87
SD 87
SDHC 87
QuickTime Player 72
R
Recording
Maintenance 86
Manual mode 33
Q
Quick View 81
M
Memory card
G
Camera 15
Video 35
O
Optical Image Stabilisation
(OIS) 22, 27
Video 35
Voice memo 36
Recycle bin 62
Red-eye 41
P
Reset 82
Photo quality 38
Resizing 66
H
MENU button 13
Photo styles 56
Resolution
Half-pressing 6
Metering
Playback button 13, 15
HDTV 70
Centre-weighted 51
Multi 51
Spot 51
Playback mode 59
Printing photos 78
I
Mini dashboard 15
Print order 69
Icons 14
Motion timer 40
Program mode 30
Imprint 83
Movie mode 35
Protecting ﬁles 61
ISO speed 43
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Photo 38
Video 38
RGB tone
in Playback mode 67
in Shooting mode 56
Rotating 66
Index
S
Shutter Priority mode 32
Video Out 83
Samsung Master
Shutter speed 31
Viewing ﬁles
Installing 72
Using 75
Scene mode 28
Self-portrait 48
Service centre 90
as thumbnails 60
by category 60
on TV 70
Slide show 63
Slide show 63
Smart Album 60
Smart Auto mode 26
Smile shot 48
Voice memo
Playing 65
Recording 36
Start image 81
Settings
Accessing 80
Camera 82
Display 81
Sound 81
Timer 39
Transferring ﬁles
Shooting mode
Aperture Priority 32
Auto 20
Dual IS 27
Manual 33
Movie 35
Program 30
Scene 28
Shutter Priority 32
Smart Auto 26
User 34
Volume 81
T
for Mac 77
for Windows 72
W
White Balance 51
Z
U
Zoom button 13
User mode 34
Zooming 21
V
Video
Playing 64
Recording 35
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or
visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for aftersales service or inquiries.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity
mark of the European Community (EC)