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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Quick reference User Manual PL10 Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Multimedia Appendixes Index Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 1 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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. 2 Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Ensure maximum battery and charger life Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. 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. 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. Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Use earphones with caution 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. t Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal in some areas. t Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to earphones at high volume can damage your hearing. 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 3 Organisation of the user manual Basic functions ©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD. 10 Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and from your computer. Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Extended functions 32 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 Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. t is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. 41 Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Playback/Editing 59 Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn how to connect your camera to your photo printer or TV. Multimedia 74 Learn to use Multimedia modes: Music mode, Videos mode, and Text Viewer mode. Appendixes Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 4 83 Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto S Icon Function Additional information Auto a Safety warnings and precautions Program p DIS d [ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the shutter button) Photo Help Guide h ( ) Page number of related information Scene s Movie v Multimedia u The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Functions White Balance (represents select Functions, and then White Balance). *† Annotation Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes. Abbreviations used in this manual Abbreviation Definition e.g.) Available in the Program, DIS, and Movie modes Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 5 ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilisation DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Exposure Value 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 6 Overexposure (too bright) Quick reference Taking photos of people t s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 34 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 45 t Face Detection f 49 Taking photos at night or in the dark t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 34 t Flash options f 45 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 46 Taking action photos t Continuous, Motion Capture f 56 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers t s mode > Close Up, Text f 34 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 46 t EV (to adjust exposure) f 53 t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) f 53 t Metering f 54 t AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures) f 56 Applying a different effect t Photo styles (to apply tones) f 57 t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or contrast) f 58 Reducing camera shake t d mode f 37 t Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro (to take close-up photos) f 47 t White balance (to change the colour tone) f 54 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 7 t Connecting your camera to a computer f 23 t Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 61 t Deleting all files on the memory card f 63 t Viewing files as a slide show f 65 t Viewing files on a TV f 72 t Using a multimedia mode (listen to music, play videos and view text files) f 75 t Adjusting sound and volume f 85 t Adjusting the brightness of the display f 85 t Changing the display language f 85 t Setting the date and time f 86 t Formatting the memory card f 86 t Troubleshooting f 93 Contents Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ Using the frame guide .......................................................... Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode .............................. Using the DIS mode ............................................................ Using the Program mode ..................................................... 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 ........................................... Selecting options ............................................................... Setting the display and sound ........................................... Changing the display type .................................................... Setting the sound ................................................................ Taking photos .................................................................... Zooming ............................................................................. Using the Photo Help Guide mode .................................... Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. Installing programs ............................................................... Transferring files to your PC .................................................. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. Using Samsung Converter ................................................... Using Samsung Master ....................................................... Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users) ............ Transferring files to your computer ......................................... Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 11 12 14 15 16 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 26 27 29 29 29 30 Shooting options ................................................................... 41 Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... Selecting a resolution ........................................................... Selecting image quality ........................................................ Using the timer .................................................................. Shooting in the dark .......................................................... Preventing red-eye .............................................................. Using the flash .................................................................... Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ Using macro ....................................................................... Using auto focus ................................................................. Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... Using face detection ......................................................... Detecting faces ................................................................... Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... Taking a smile shot .............................................................. Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... Using smart face recognition ................................................ Extended functions .............................................................. 32 Shooting modes ................................................................ 33 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 33 Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 34 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 34 35 36 37 37 38 40 40 40 8 42 42 42 43 45 45 45 46 47 47 47 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 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 .......................................................... 53 53 53 54 54 56 57 57 57 58 Multimedia .............................................................................. 74 Using Multimedia mode .................................................... Using the Music mode ...................................................... Playing music files ............................................................... Using the Videos mode ..................................................... Using the Text Viewer mode .............................................. Multimedia mode settings menu ....................................... Appendixes ............................................................................ 83 Camera settings menu ...................................................... 84 Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 84 Sound ................................................................................ 85 Display ............................................................................... 85 Settings .............................................................................. 86 Error messages ................................................................. 88 Camera maintenance ........................................................ 89 Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 89 About memory cards ........................................................... 90 About the battery ................................................................. 91 Before contacting a service centre .................................... 93 Camera specifications ....................................................... 95 Index ............................................................................... 100 Playback/Editing ................................................................... 59 Playing back ...................................................................... Starting Playback mode ....................................................... Viewing photos ................................................................... Playing a video .................................................................... Playing voice memos ........................................................... Editing a photo .................................................................. Resizing photos .................................................................. Rotating a photo .................................................................. Applying photo styles ........................................................... Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ Correcting exposure problems ............................................. Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ Viewing files on a TV ......................................................... Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 60 60 64 66 67 68 68 68 69 69 70 71 72 73 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 75 77 77 79 80 81 9 Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and from your computer. Unpacking …………………………………… 11 Camera layout ……………………………… 12 Icons …………………………………………… 14 Turning your camera on or off …………… 15 Selecting options …………………………… 16 Setting the display and sound …………… 18 Changing the display type …………………… 18 Setting the sound ……………………………… 18 Taking photos ………………………………… 19 Zooming ……………………………………… 20 Using the Photo Help Guide mode ……… 21 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) ………………………………… 22 Installing programs …………………………… Transferring files to your PC …………………… Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) … Transferring multimedia files to the camera … Using Samsung Converter …………………… Using Samsung Master ……………………… 22 23 24 24 26 27 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users) ……………………………… 29 Transferring files to your computer …………… 29 Transferring multimedia files to the camera … 29 Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 30 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera case Strap Software CD-ROM (User manual included) Earphones A/V cable Memory cards Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 11 Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Speaker Microphone Shutter button Lens Flash AF-assist light/timer lamp Multifuntion jack Accepts the USB cable, A/V cable, or earphone Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 12 Camera layout Status lamp 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 Zoom button t Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. t Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode. t Adjust volume in Playback mode or Multimedia mode. Display Button Description m Access options or menus. Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes Icon In Shooting mode Mode Description Smart Auto Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects a Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings p Program Take a photo by setting options d DIS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake h Photo Help Guide Get shooting tips and practice shooting s Scene Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene v Movie Record a video u Multimedia Listen to MP3s, Play videos, and view text files S While setting D Change the display option Move up Navigation Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions o 13 M Change the macro option Move down F Change the flash option Move left t Change the timer option Move right Confirm the highlighted option or menu. Playback Enter Playback mode. Function t Access options in Shooting mode. t Delete files in Playback mode. Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. A Icon B B. Icons on the right A. Information Icon Description Flash Zoom ratio Timer Auto focus Available number of photos Photo style Available recording time Face detection Internal memory C Description Selected shooting mode Face tone Memory card inserted Face retouch t t t Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) : Fully charged : Partially charged : Charging needed Aperture and shutter speed Voice memo Voice muted C. Icons on the left Icon Description Auto focus frame Exposure value Camera shake White balance ISO speed Current date and time Photo resolution Video resolution Photo quality Frame rate Metering option Long time shutter Burst type Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 14 Turning your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 15 Selecting options You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode 1 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu. t To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. t To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. 3 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Program and then press [t] or [o]. Press [m]. EV EV Functions Sound White Balance ISO Face Detection Back Display Photo Size Settings Quality Move ACB Exit 3 Change Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu. 4 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then press [t] or [o]. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 16 Selecting options 5 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and then press [t] or [o]. EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit 6 Back Press [F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back 7 Move Press [o]. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 17 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. Changing the display type Setting the sound Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type. 1 2 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Show all photographic information. 3 Mode Description Shooting t Display all information about shooting t Hide information about shooting, except the available number of photos Playback t Display all information about the current photo t Hide all information about the current file t Display information about the current photo, except the shooting settings and captured date Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. Press [m] to return to the previous mode. 18 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. 1 2 4 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Half-press [Shutter] to focus. t A green frame means the subject in focus. Select Auto. Smart Auto Auto Program DIS Photo Help Guide This mode minimizes user settings for quick, convenient shooting. 3 5 Align your subject in the frame. Press [Shutter] to take a photo. See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 19 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 3X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 15 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 20 Using the Photo Help Guide mode This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos. 1 2 3 5 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Photo Help Guide. View a topic. t Press [D] or [M] to display the previous or next screen. Photo Help Guide Select a menu from the list. Press the Fn button. Move to ISO using the up and down buttons. Photo Help Guide Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to reduce camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Back Features to use when adjusting brightness Practice Features to use when adjusting colours 6 Change 4 Press [o] to practice. t Press [D] to return to the list. Select a submenu. t Press [F] to go back to the previous menu. t While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 21 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. Programs contained on the CD Installing programs Hardware and software requirements Program Purpose Samsung Master Edit photos and videos. Item Requirements Samsung Converter* Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or better (Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended) Xvid Codec** Code and decode video files. RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Adobe Reader View the user manual. 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 * Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program. ** The XviD codec is distributed according to the GNU General Public License and everyone can copy, distribute and change this codec. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. For more information, see the License documents (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html). t Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty. t These programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows XP and Vista. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 22 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) 1 2 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. Transferring files to your PC When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be recognised as a removable drive. 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 4 Click Preview to check if a movie sample plays properly. If the sample plays properly, select Do not install and click Next. t If it does not, select Install the codec program and click Install. The codec program is installed. 5 Select programs to install and follow the onscreen instructions. 6 Click Exit to complete the installation and restart your computer. 2 Turn on the camera. t The computer recognises the camera automatically. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. 23 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) 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. Transferring multimedia files to the camera Requirements Your camera will support the following file types. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) Multimedia mode Supported type Music t File type: MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Layer 3) t Bit rate: 48 - 320 Kbps (including VBR) Videos File type: PMP SDC* Text Viewer t File type: TXT (smaller than 10 MB or up to 99,999 pages) t Encoding type - Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later)/ Unicode/Unicode (Big-Endian)/ UTF-8 (Windows 2000/XP) - Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16) t Language†: English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Bahasa, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar. 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. * A file type that is converted with Samsung Converter (p. 26) † Subject to change without prior notice Remove the USB cable. t Duplicating multimedia files may violate copyright laws. t Without permission of the manufacturer, you cannot duplicate, modify and/or distribute any part or all MP3 or PMP files provided in the internal memory. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 24 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) 4 Transferring multimedia files to the camera 1 2 3 Connect the camera to your PC. (p. 23) On your PC, select My Computer Removable Disk. Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders. t MP3 files to MP3 folder t SDC files to PMP folder t TXT files to TEXT folder Create new folders named “MP3,” “PMP,” and “TEXT.” t Multimedia files cannot be played or viewed if the folder names are incorrect. t Subfolders nested directly within the MP3, PMP and TEXT folders can be created. Files saved in deeply-nested subfolders may not be played or viewed. t You can save up to 200 files or 100 subfolders in each folder. You can save up to 200 total files and subfolders in combination. t File names or folder names with more than 120 characters (60 characters for 2-byte languages, such as Chinese or Korean) will not appear in the playlist. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 25 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Samsung Converter No. Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For details, see the Help menu. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 26 Description Add video files (AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG [MPEG-1]). Add subtitles. Specify the folder path and file name for the converted file. Convert the file. Preview. Cropping slider; move to the point where you want the video to begin or end. Pause and resume playback. Set the frame size and rate or the file size limit. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Samsung Master No. You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. For details, see the Help menu. Downloading files using Samsung Master When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for downloading files automatically appears. 1 2 Select the files you want to download. Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 27 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 (for Windows) Using the Samsung Master Interface No. Basic functions 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Description 28 Transferring files to your computer (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. t Mac OS X version 10.3 or later is supported. t Supported file types and languages are shown on page 24. t To use PMP files, you must first convert the files using Samsung Converter on a Windows computer. Transferring files to your computer Transferring multimedia files to the camera 1 1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. 2 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. Turn on your camera. t The computer recognises the camera automatically and a removable disk icon will be displayed. 3 4 5 2 Connect the camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. Double-click the removable disk icon. Create new folders named “MP3,” “PMP,” and “TEXT.” Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders. t MP3 files to MP3 folder t SDC files to PMP folder t TXT files to TEXT folder 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 29 Tips for getting a clearer photo Reducing camera shake Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Select the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. (p. 37) Half-pressing the shutter button When 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. 45) t Set ISO speed options. (p. 46) Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically. The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set. Camera shake 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 30 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. 45) (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. 56) 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Basic functions 31 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting modes …………………………………………… 33 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… Using the frame guide ……………………………………… Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ………………… Using the DIS mode ………………………………………… Using the Program mode …………………………………… Recording a video …………………………………………… 33 34 34 35 36 37 37 38 Recording voice memos ………………………………… 40 Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 40 Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 40 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Using the Smart Auto mode Icon In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1 2 3 Description Appears when taking portraits at night. Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting. Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. In Shooting mode, press [O]. Appears when taking portraits. Select Smart Auto. Appears when taking close-up photos. Align your subject in the frame. Appears when taking close-up photos of text. t The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen. Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a while. Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects. 4 5 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 33 Shooting modes Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Scene a scene. Beauty Shot Frame Guide Night Portrait Children Landscape Close Up 4 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Scene Beauty Shot. To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [m]. Select Functions Face Tone an option. t Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter. This mode is appropriate for shooting with pre-composed scenes. Level 2 t For the Beauty Shot mode, see "Using the Beauty Shot mode." t For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on page 35. t For the Night mode, see "Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode" on page 36. 3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Back 5 Extended functions Move To hide facial imperfections, press [m]. 34 Shooting modes 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 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Scene 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions To cancel the guides, press [o]. 35 Shooting modes 6 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select an option. t If you select AUTO the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. 7 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. 8 Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Select Scene Night. Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Press [m]. Select Functions Long Time Shutter. Select the aperture value or shutter speed. Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture Back Move Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 36 Shooting modes Using the DIS mode Using the Program mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) function. Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. 1 2 3 Before correction 1 2 3 4 After correction In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select DIS. In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Program. 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. 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 If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 37 Shooting modes 7 8 Recording a video Record videos of up to 120 minutes in length. The recorded video is saved as an MPEG-4.AVI file. Press [m]. Select Functions Stabiliser a stabiliser option. Option Description Off: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned off. The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while recording a video. 1 2 3 4 On: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned on to prevent your video from blurring. In Shooting mode, press [O]. Select Movie. Press [m]. Select Functions Frame Rate a frame rate (the number of frames per second). 9 Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) 10 11 Press [Shutter] to start recording. Press [Shutter] again to stop recording. t As the number of frames increases, action appears more natural, but the file size is increased. 5 6 Press [m]. Select Functions Voice a sound option. Option Description On: Record a video with sound. Off: Record a video without sound. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 38 Shooting modes 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. Stop Pause Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 39 Recording voice memos apds 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Extended functions 40 Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 42 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 42 Selecting image quality ………………………… 42 Using the timer ……………………………… 43 Shooting in the dark ………………………… Preventing red-eye …………………………… Using the flash ………………………………… Adjusting the ISO speed ……………………… 45 45 45 46 Changing the camera’s focus ……………… Using macro …………………………………… Using auto focus ……………………………… Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 47 47 47 48 Using face detection ………………………… Detecting faces ………………………………… Taking a self-portrait shot ……………………… Taking a smile shot …………………………… Detecting eye blinking ………………………… Using smart face recognition ………………… 49 49 50 50 51 51 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Adjusting brightness and colour ………… Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ………… Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ………… Changing the metering option ………………… Selecting a light source (White balance) ……… 53 53 53 54 54 Using burst modes ………………………… 56 Improving your photos ……………………… Applying photo styles ………………………… Defining your own RGB tone ………………… Adjusting your photos ………………………… 57 57 57 58 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution When recording a video: Sapdsv 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. 1 2 In the v mode, press [m]. Select Functions Movie Size an option. Option Description 800 X 592: Play back on an SDTV. When taking a photo: 1 2 640 X 480: Play back on a general TV. In Shooting mode, press [m]. 320 X 240: Post on a web page. Select Functions Photo Size an option. Option Description 3456 X 2592: Print on A2 paper. Selecting image quality 3456 X 2304: Print on A3 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 3456 X 1944: Print on A3 paper in panorama ratio (16:9). 2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper. 1 2 2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper. 1024 X 768: Attach to email. apds Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format. Higher quality images will result in larger sizes. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Quality an option. Option Description Super Fine Fine Normal The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 42 Using the timer Sapdsv Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 1 3 In Shooting mode, press [t]. Press [Shutter] to start the timer. t The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically take a photo at the specified time. t Press [t] to cancel the timer. t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available. Off 2 Select an option. Option Description Off: The timer is not active. 10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds. 2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds. Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds. Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a photo. (p. 44) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 43 Using the timer 6 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 44 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye Using the flash aps 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. Saps 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 mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 45 Shooting in the dark Option Description t Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection. t Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 95) t If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Red-eye Fix*: t The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. t The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. Slow Sync: t The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. t Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background. t Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Fill in: t The flash always fires. t Light intensity is adjusted automatically. Adjusting the ISO speed p The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International 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. Red-eye*: t The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. t The camera reduces red-eyes. Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark. 1 2 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. * There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions ISO an option. t Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. t The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. t When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. 46 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro Using auto focus apdv Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.” apdv 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 80 cm. Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). Super Macro: Focus on a subject between 1 to 5 cm. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 47 Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area apds 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. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 48 Using face detection apds If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus on them. t Face detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection) - it is too bright or too dark - the subject is not facing the camera - the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask - the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable - the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably t Face detection is not available when using a photo style or saturation. t When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work. t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available. t The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 49 Using face detection Taking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shot Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to closeup 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. 85) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 50 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically prioritise the focus on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 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. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Face Detection Smart Face Recognition. t The priority of the faces will be shown by the level indicator next to the frames. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 51 Using face detection t The camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses. t The camera may recognise faces and display the level indicator, even though they have not been registered. t You can view registered faces in order of priority while in Playback mode. (p. 61) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode. t If the camera recognises a new face when there are 10 registered faces, it will replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one. t The camera can recognise up to 3 faces in one scene. t When the camera does not recognise faces, it will still detect the faces without prioritising them. t You can manually register faces from photos you have already taken. (p. 61) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 52 Adjusting brightness and colour Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) pdv 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) Compensating for backlighting (ACB) p When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. Brighter (+) In Shooting mode, press [m]. Without ACB Select Functions EV. 1 2 Select a value to adjust the exposure. 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. 56) With ACB In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions ACB an option. Option Description Off: ACB is off. 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 53 Adjusting brightness and colour Changing the metering option Selecting a light source (White balance) pdv 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]. pdv 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. Select Functions Metering. Option Description Multi: t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. t Suitable for general photos. (Auto WB) (Daylight) Spot: t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options (Cloudy) 54 (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 predefined settings. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 55 Using burst modes ps It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Option Description AEB: t Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. t Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. t You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select Single. t When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto. Select Functions Drive an option. Option Description Single: Take a single photo. Continuous: t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously. t The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card. Motion Capture: t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos). t The camera automatically shows you the photos just taken and then saves them. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 56 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 apdsv 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. Back 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. 4 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options Move Adjust the amount of the selected colour. (-: less or +: more) 57 Improving your photos Adjusting your photos p 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Shooting options 58 Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn how to connect your camera to your photo printer or TV. Playing back ……………………………………………… Starting Playback mode …………………………………… Viewing photos ……………………………………………… Playing a video ……………………………………………… Playing voice memos ……………………………………… 60 60 64 66 67 Editing a photo …………………………………………… Resizing photos …………………………………………… Rotating a photo …………………………………………… Applying photo styles ……………………………………… Defining your own RGB tone ……………………………… Correcting exposure problems …………………………… Creating a print order (DPOF) ……………………………… 68 68 68 69 69 70 71 Viewing files on a TV ……………………………………… 72 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …… 73 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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] to scroll through files. t Press and hold [F] or [t] to view files quickly. Icon If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your memory card. Description Photo includes a voice memo v Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you use a memory card Folder name – File name Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 60 Playing back 3 Registering faces Select a category. You can register faces in your photos to classify them by faces in Smart Album. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 2 Type Date In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. Colour Week Select File Options Face Registration Yes. Face t If there are multiple faces in the photo, select a face to register, press [Fn], and select Yes. Back t You can register up to 3 faces. t If you register a new face when there are 3 faces manually registered in Smart Album, the camera will replace the oldest face with the new one. 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. Face View files by recognised faces. (Up to 15 people) Viewing files by category in Smart Album It may take some time for the camera to change the category and recognise files. View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week. 1 2 In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down. 4 Press [m]. 5 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing Press [F] or [t] to view files. t Press and hold [F] or [t] to select a date, file type, weekday, colour, or face. Press [o] to return to the normal view. 61 Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Protecting files Scan thumbnails of files. Protect your files from accidental deletion. 1 2 In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to display 9 or 20 thumbnails (push [Zoom] up to return to the previous mode). In Playback mode, press [m]. Select File Options Protect Select. t To protect all files, select All Lock. 3 Select the file you want to protect and press [o]. t Press [o] again to cancel your selection. Filter To Do this Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Delete files Press [f] and select Yes. Select 4 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing Press [f]. 62 Set Playing back Deleting files Using the recycle bin Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. To delete a single file, 1 2 In Playback mode, select a file and press [f]. To activate the recycle bin, Select Yes to delete the file. 1 2 To delete multiple files, 1 2 3 4 5 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. In Playback mode, press [m]. Select File Options Recycle Bin On. In Playback mode, press [f]. To restore files from the recycle bin, Select Multiple Delete. 1 2 Select files you want to delete and press [o]. t Press [o] again to cancel your selection. 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. Press [f]. Select Yes. To delete all files, 1 2 In Playback mode, press [m]. Select File Options Delete All Yes. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Copying files to the memory card Viewing photos You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. 1 2 3 Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show. In Playback mode, press [m]. Enlarging a photo Select File Options Copy to Card. In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo). Select Yes to copy files. 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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 64 Playing back 4 5 Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. 1 2 3 Set the slide show effect. Select Start Play. t To loop the slide show, select Repeat. t Press [o] to pause or resume the slide show. In Playback mode, press [m]. Select Multi Slide Show. Select a slide show effect option. t Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. Option Description Images Set the photos you want to view as a slide show. t All: View all photos in a slide show. t Date: View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show. t Select: View selected photos in a slide show. Effect t Select a transition effect. t Select Off for no effects. Interval t Set the interval between photos. t This is available when Off is selected in the effect option. t When used with effect options other than Off, the interval will be set to 1 sec. Music Select a background audio. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 65 Playing back Trimming a video during playback 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]. 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. t The original video should be at least 10 seconds long. t The edited video will be saved as a new file. Pause 2 Use the following buttons to control playback. Press To [F] Scan backward. [o] Pause or resume playback. [t] Scan forward. [Zoom] up or down Adjust the volume level. Capturing an image during playback 1 Press [o] at the point where you want to save a still image. 2 Press [M]. A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will be saved as a new file. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 66 Playing back 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. Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [o]. t Press [o] to pause or resume playback. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 67 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Rotating a photo t Edited photos will be saved as new files. t When you edit photos that are or larger (p. 42), they will be automatically resized to a lower resolution (except when resizing photos): to to to 1 2 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. Select Edit Rotate an option. Right 90° Resizing photos 1 2 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. Back Select Edit Resize an option. Back Move t Select to save the photo as a start image. (p. 85) t Select to save the photo as an MP3 player skin. (p. 81) t Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 68 Move 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. Back Move t Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone. 4 Adjust the amount of the selected colour. (-: less or +: more) Soft Back Move Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 69 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 70 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]. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 71 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. 1 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 87) 2 3 Turn off your camera and TV. Turn on your camera and press [P]. View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera. Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable. Video 4 5 6 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. Audio Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using the TV remote control. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 72 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. 87) 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. t Press [m] to set printing options. See “Configuring print settings.” Quality: Set the printing quality. Press [o] to print. File Name: Set to print the name of the file. Date: Set to print the date. Reset: Reset the print options. t Printing starts. Press [F] to cancel printing. Some options are not supported by some printers. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Playback/Editing 73 Multimedia Learn to use Multimedia modes: Music mode, Videos mode, and Text Viewer mode. Using Multimedia mode ………………………………… 75 Using the Music mode …………………………………… 77 Playing music files …………………………………………… 77 Using the Videos mode ………………………………… 79 Using the Text Viewer mode …………………………… 80 Multimedia mode settings menu ……………………… 81 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Using Multimedia mode In Multimedia mode, you can listen to MP3s, play videos, or view text files. Before using Multimedia mode, you should transfer files to your camera or memory card. (p. 24) 1 Plug the supplied earphones into the multifunction jack. 4 Select a file to play. t Files will be played automatically. 2 3 t Files will be listed by date they were saved. t File names in unsupported languages will appear as “_ _ _ _ __ _.” t If there are more than 100 files in the folder or several large files, it may take longer to access a mode. t Power save mode will not be active during playback except when viewing text files with Auto Scroll or Back Music off. t The camera will enter Power save mode when you perform no operations for 30 seconds in the Music mode. t Depending on the properties of your files, file information may not be available in the playlist. In Shooting mode, press [M]. Select Multimedia a mode. Music Videos Text Viewer This mode allows you to play MP3 files. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 75 Using Multimedia mode Locking the buttons Deleting multimedia files You can lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted camera operations during playback. To delete a single file, Press and hold [M] to lock or unlock the buttons. t Even though you lock the buttons, you can still operate [POWER] and use the USB cable. t Press any button to exit Power save mode. 1 2 In the file list, press [f]. Select Yes to delete. To delete multiple files, 1 2 3 4 5 Switching to another Multimedia mode 1 Press [M] while an MP3 or video file is being played or text file is being viewed. 2 Select Multimedia a mode. Music Videos Text Viewer In the file list, press [f]. Select Multiple Delete. Select files you want to delete. Press [f]. Select Yes. You can also delete all files of the selected mode. (p. 82) This mode allows you to play MP3 files. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 76 Using the Music mode Learn how to play MP3 files, control playback, and taking a photo during playback. 2 Playing music files 1 Press Access the Music mode and play a file. (p. 75) Icon U To [Zoom] up or down Adjust volume. AAA.mp3 File List Use the following buttons to control playback. Unlock Description [O] Change the mode. [MENU] Change the Music mode settings. [D] Open the playlist. [M] Lock or unlock the buttons (press and hold). [F] Skip backward. [t] Skip forward. [o] Pause or resume playback. [f] Change the equaliser type. Music mode Equaliser type Button locked About VBR Muted Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is an encoding method that keeps music at a stable quality level by adjusting the compression rate according to the complexity of the encoded audio. Bit rate Play mode Remaining battery capacity Play time Volume Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 77 Using the Music mode Taking photos while listening to music Starting a slide show while listening to music (Available when using a memory card) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Press [Shutter] during playback. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take a photo. t Select [D] to switch to the player screen. t You cannot set shooting options while listening to music. t Photos will be taken with the following settings. - Resolution: 3M - Quality: Fine - Flash: Auto - Focus: Auto Macro t Your MP3 player will not function normally when taking photos. 6 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 78 Press [MENU] during playback. Select Interval. Select an interval between photos. Select Slide Show. Select a play mode option. Option Description Play Play a slide show and return to the player screen. Repeat Loop a slide show. To return to the player screen, press [o]. Using the Videos mode Learn how to play videos and control playback. 1 2 Access the Videos mode and play a file. (p. 75) Use the following buttons to control playback. Press BBB.sdc To [Zoom] up or down Adjust volume. File List Icon V [O] Change the mode. [m] Change the Videos mode settings. [D] Open the playlist. [M] Lock the screen (press and hold). [F] t Skip backward. t Scan backward (while playing)*. [t] t Skip forward. t Scan forward (while playing)*. [o] Stop or resume playback. Unlock Description Videos mode Button locked Muted * You can scan a file quickly to the point that you want to play. (p. 81) Scanning speed t All buttons except for [POWER] will not work in the first and last 2 seconds of the playback. t Convert subtitle files (.smi) using Samsung Converter to display subtitles. (p. 26) t Some videos may be paused during playback and resumed automatically. It is not a malfunction. t During playback, the playback controls disappears automatically after a specified time. To show the controls again, press any button. Remaining battery capacity Play time Volume Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 79 Using the Text Viewer mode Learn how to view text files. 1 2 Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. (p.75) 1/12 Samsung.txt This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. File List Icon / 1/2 Use the following buttons to control playback. Press To [Zoom] up or down Adjust volume (if the background music turns on). [O] Change the mode. [m] Change the Text Viewer mode settings. [D] t Go to the previous page. t Skip 10 pages (press and hold). [M] t Go to the next page . t Skip 10 pages (press and hold). [F] Open the file list. Volume Description Textviewer mode (This icon indicates the encoding type*.) Current page/Number of pages t If text is displayed incorrectly, save it as an ANSI file using a text editor on your computer (such as Notepad for Windows). t Some characters or symbols may not be displayed correctly. t Text files that are improperly encoded may be corrupted. t A file that is bigger than 10 MB may take longer to open or may not open. Divide large files into multiple, smaller files for faster access. Volume Remaining battery capacity * The encoding type will be displayed as or . t ANSI (American National Standards Institute) type: you have to set the language to match that of the text file. (p. 82) t Unicode type: you do not have to set the language to match that of text file. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 80 Multimedia mode settings menu Learn how to change the settings for each multimedia mode. 1 2 3 Press [MENU] while an MP3 or video file is being played or a text file is being viewed. * Default Available mode Description Background U Select a skin for the player screen. t Skin 1*, Skin 2: Display a default image stored in the internal memory. t User 1, User 2: Display an image saved as an MP3 player skin in the edit menu. (p. 68) Slide Show U Start a slide show while listening to an MP3. (p. 78) Interval U Set the length of time to skip photos in a slide show. (2 sec*, 3 sec, 5 sec) Seeking V Set the length of time to skip when scanning backward or forward. (Normal, 30 sec*, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min) Menu Select a menu. Select an option. * Default Menu Available mode Description Resume UVT Set to start the last music file played or resume a video or text file. (Off, On*) U Set to repeat playback or play files randomly. t Normal*: Play all files in the current folder once. t Repeat One: Repeat the current file. t Repeat: Repeat all files in the current folder. t Shuffle: Play files in the current folder in random order. Play Mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 81 Multimedia mode settings menu * Default * Default Menu Player Display Available mode V Description Show or hide the playback controls. t 5 sec*: Hide the playback controls after no operations for 5 seconds. To show the controls again, press any button. t Off: Hide the playback control. t On: Show the playback controls at all times. The subtitles will be displayed regardless of the setting. Mute UV Mute sound during playback. (Off*, On) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Multimedia 82 Menu Available mode Description Auto Scroll T Set a delay before scrolling to the next line of text. (Off*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Back Music T Play background music while viewing text files. t Off*: Do not play music. t On: Play the last MP3 file played. Language T Select a language to match that of the text file. Delete All UVT Delete all files of a selected Multimedia mode. (Yes, No) Appendixes Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Camera settings menu …………………………………… 84 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… Sound ……………………………………………………… Display ……………………………………………………… Settings ……………………………………………………… 84 85 85 86 Error messages …………………………………………… 88 Camera maintenance …………………………………… Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… About memory cards ……………………………………… About the battery …………………………………………… 89 89 90 91 Before contacting a service centre …………………… 93 Camera specifications …………………………………… 95 Index ………………………………………………………… 100 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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. 85) Display: Customise the display settings, such as language and brightness. (p. 85) Settings: Change the settings for the camera system, such as memory format, default file name, and USB mode. (p. 86) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 84 Off Low Medium High : On Set Press [m] to return to the previous screen. Camera settings menu Sound Display * Default * Default Item Description Item Volume Adjust the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Language Select a language for the display text. Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. (Off, On*) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. t Off*: Display no start image. t Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal memory. t User Image: Display the image you want. (p. 68) Start Sound Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3) Shutter Sound Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3) Beep Sound Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the buttons or switching modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3) AF Sound Set a sound to be emitted when half-pressing the shutter button. (Off, On*) Self-Portrait Set a sound to be emitted when the camera detects your face. (Off, On*) t Only one start image will be saved in the internal memory. t If you select a new photo as a start image or reset your camera, the current image will be deleted. t A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be set as a start image. Display Brightness Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes Description Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected. Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image or video before returning to Shooting mode. (Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec) Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode (press any button to deactivate the Power save mode). (Off*, On) 85 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 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). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes Description File No. 86 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*) 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. 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 87 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. 86) 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. 86) 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. 45) 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 88 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 89 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 P h o t o s Write-protect switch 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 30 FPS 20 FPS 15 FPS 194 376 546 - - - 221 426 611 - - - 264 510 744 - - - 343 637 870 - - - 532 895 1,211 - - - 1,716 2,059 2,376 - - - - - Approx. 30' 9" - - Approx. 69' 52" - Approx. 92' 12" - - - - - Approx. 35' 54" - - - Approx. 47' 24" * The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 90 Camera maintenance About the battery Battery life Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Average time / Number of photos Battery specifications Mode SLB-0937 Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 900 mAh Voltage 3.7 V Charging time (when the camera is switched off) Approx. 180 min Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 9M resolution, Fine quality. 1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take a single shot, and zoom in or out. Photos Approx. 140 min/ 2. Set the flash option to Off, take a Approx. 280 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. 130 min Record videos at 800 x 592 resolution and 20 fps. MP3 Approx. 330 min Play files with the screen turned off. PMP Approx. 250 min Play files with normal playback. Approx. 210 min View files with background music and auto scroll. Text viewer t The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ depending on actual usage. t Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 91 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) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 92 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. 85) 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals 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. 86) t The memory card is defective. Get a new memory card. t The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. (p. 88) 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. 45) 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. 93 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. 86) Cannot play back files If you change the name of a file, your camera may not play the file (the name of the file should meet the DCF standard). If you encounter this situation, play back files on your computer. The photo is blurry t Make sure that the focus option you set is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 47) t Make sure that the subject is within range of the flash. (p. 95) t Make sure that the lens is clean. If not, clean the lens. (p. 89) Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright t Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the exposure value. (p. 53) t Turn off the flash. (p. 45) 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. The file transmission may be interrupted by Your computer disconnects the camera static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable while transferring files and connect it again. An incorrect white balance can create The colours in the unrealistic colour. Select the proper white photo do not match the balance option to suit the light source. actual scene (p. 54) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 94 Camera specifications Image sensor Shutter speed Type 1/2.5" (Approx. 1.02 cm) CCD Effective pixels Approx. 9.0 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 9.2 mega-pixels t 1 - 1/2,000 sec. t AEB, Continuous: 1/4 - 1/2,000 sec. t Night: 16 - 1/2,000 sec. Exposure Lens Focal length Samsung lens 3X Inner Zoom f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 38 - 114 mm) F-stop range Digital zoom Control Multi, Spot, Center-weighted F3.5 (W) - F4.5 (T) Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) t Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X t Play mode: 1.0X - 10.8X (depending on image size) ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Display Type TFT LCD Feature 2.7" (6.86 cm), 230,000 dots Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Recognition AF, Face Detection AF) Wide (W) Normal Range Program AE Metering Tele (T) Flash Mode Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix Range t Wide: 0.3 m - 3.8 m (ISO Auto) t Tele: 0.5 m - 3.0 m (ISO Auto) Recharging time Approx. 5 sec. Shake reduction Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) Effect 80 cm - infinity t Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Macro 5 cm - 80 cm 50 cm - 80 cm Auto Macro 5 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity Super Macro 1 cm - 5 cm - Shooting mode Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB t Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 95 Camera specifications White Balance Playback Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set Type Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart Album Shooting Edit Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust t Modes: Smart Auto (Portrait, Night Portrait, Photos t Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Backlight Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, White, Motion, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text), Auto, Program, DIS, Movie, Scene (Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow, Frame Guide, Beauty Shot) t Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB t Timer: 2 sec,10 sec, Double, Motion Timer Effect Contrast, Saturation, Face Retouch, Add Noise Voice recording t Voice Recording (Max. 10 hours) t Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.) Storage t Format: MPEG-4 with audio (Max recording time: 2 hours) t Size: 800 x 592 (20 FPS), 640 x 480 (15 FPS, 30 FPS), 320 x 240 (15 FPS, 30 FPS) Videos Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB t Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Brightness, Media t 3X Optical zoom with sound recording t Frame rate: 15 FPS, 20 FPS, 30 FPS t Photo Style Selector, White Balance, Video t Internal memory: Approx. 196 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) Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications. stabilisation t Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, t Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, Still image capture, Time trimming Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes File format 96 PictBridge 1.0 t Video: AVI (MPEG-4) t Audio: WAV Camera specifications For 1GB SD Image size Fine Normal 3456 x 2592 194 376 546 3456 x 2304 221 426 611 3456 x 1944 264 510 744 2592 x 1944 343 637 870 2048 x 1536 532 895 1,211 Interface 1024 x 768 1,716 2,059 2,376 Digital output connector USB 2.0 Audio output Mono Video output NTSC, PAL (selectable) DC power input connector 20 pins Text Viewer These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Multimedia MP3 PMP t File: Text file (TXT extension name, smaller than 10 MB or up to 99,999 pages) t File format: Window ANSI (Windows 98 or later), Unicode/Unicode (Big-Endian)/UTF-8 (Windows 2000/XP) Mac ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16) t Function: Auto scroll (1 - 5), Skipping by 1 - 10 pages Super fine t Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 KHz t Earphone port: 20 pin port (Stereo type) t Output maximum volume: Left 40 mW + Right 40 mW (16Ω) t Noise ratio: 88 dB with 20 KHz LPF t File format: MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Layer 3) t Bit rate: 48 - 320 Kbps (Including VBR) t Sound effect: SRS Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (SLB-0937, 900 mAh) The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (W x H x D) t Movie: Xvid MPEG-4 (Using Samsung Converter) t Audio: MPEG Layer 2 (Using Samsung Converter) t Play mode: Seeking in play (Max. 32X), Skipping in play, Auto skipping after one file played, Remember last played frame Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 92.8 x 59.7 x 19.4 mm Weight 120.7 g (without battery and memory card) 97 Camera specifications Operating temperature 0 - 40˚ C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Samsung Converter, Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 98 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. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 99 Index A B D F ACB 53, 70 Battery Date and time 86 Face detection Adjusting Brightness 70 Contrast in Playback mode 70 in Shooting mode 58 Saturation In Playback mode 70 in Shooting mode 58 Sharpness 58 Adobe Reader 22 AF Lamp 87 AF Sound 85 Aperture 36 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 53, 70 Auto mode 19 Charging 92 Life 91 Specifications 91 Deleting files 63 in Multimedia mode 76 Digital Image Stabilisation 37 Beauty Shot mode 34 Digital zoom 20 Blink detection 51 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) 56 Continous 56 Motion capture 56 Disconnecting the device 24 Facial brightness 34 DIS mode 37 Facial imperfections 34 Display brightness 85 Flash Display type 18 DPOF 71 C Camera shake 30 E Capturing an image 66 Editing 68 Cleaning Enlarging 64 Error messages 88 Body 89 Display 89 Lens 89 Exposure 53 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Blink Detection 51 Normal 49 Self-portrait 50 Smart Face Recognition 51 Smile Shot 50 Appendixes 100 Auto 46 Fill in 46 Off 45 Red-eye 46 Red-eye Fix 46 Slow Sync 46 Focus area Center AF 48 Multi AF 48 Index Focus distance Auto Macro 47 Macro 47 Normal (AF) 47 Super macro 47 L Movie mode 38 Printing photos 73 Light source (White balance) 54 MP3 skin 81 Print order 71 Multimedia mode 81 Program mode 37 Music mode 77 Text Viewer mode 80 Videos mode 79 Protecting files 62 Long time shutter 36 Frame guide 35 Frame rate 38 Function button 13 Function description 85 M Music mode 77 Macro 47 Muting Maintenance 89 Camera 15 Video 38 Memory card H Half-pressing 6 Capacity 90 MMC 90 SD 90 SDHC 90 I MENU button 13 Icons 14 Metering Imprint 87 ISO speed 46 Q Quick View 85 R Recording N Navigation button 13 Video 38 Voice memo 40 Recycle bin 63 Centre-weighted 54 Multi 54 Spot 54 Mode button 13 P Red-eye 45 Photo Help Guide mode 21 Reset 86 Photo quality 42 Resizing 68 Photo styles 57 Resolution Playback button 13, 15 Motion timer 44 Playback mode 60 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 101 Photo 42 Video 42 Index RGB tone Shooting mode in Playback mode 69 in Shooting mode 57 Rotating 68 S Samsung Converter Installing 22 Using 26 Samsung Master Installing 22 Using 27 Transferring files Auto 19 DIS 37 Movie 38 Photo Help Guide 21 Program 37 Scene 34 Smart Auto 33 for Mac 29 for Windows 22 V Video Playing 66 Recording 38 Shutter speed 36 Video Out 87 Slide show 65 Videos mode 79 Smart Album 61 Viewing files Smart Auto mode 33 Scene mode 34 Smart Face Recognition 51 Self-portrait 50 Smile shot 50 Service centre 93 Start image 85 as thumbnails 62 by category 61 on TV 72 Slide show 65 Voice memo Settings Accessing 84 Camera 86 Display 85 Sound 85 Playing 67 Recording 40 T Text Viewer mode 80 Volume 85 Timer 43 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Appendixes 102 W White Balance 54 Z Zoom button 13 Zooming 20 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for aftersales service or inquiries. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)
