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Samsung PL20 Camcorder User Manual

1. When recording a video 7 Inthe mode press MENU 2 Select Movie Movie Size an option W280 1280 X 720 For play back on an HDTV EHO 640 X 480 For play back on a standard analog TV 420 320 X 240 To post on a web page Selecting image quality amp 4 The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG format Higher quality images result in larger file sizes 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Quality an option Option Description Ge Super Fine Fine Ei Normal The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 36 Using the timer oume Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting 7 In Shooting mode press 3 Press Shutter to start the timer n e The AF assist light timer lamp blinks The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time P Press 8 to cancel the timer Depending on the face detection option you have selected the timer function or some timer options may not be available e When you set burst options you cannot use the timer function Select an option Vote Off The timer is not active 10 Sec Takes a photo in 10 seconds J 2 Sec Takes a photo in 2 seconds Double Takes a photo in 10 seconds and then takes d another 2 seconds later Motion Timer Detects your movement and then takes a photo p 38 The options may differ depe
2. 65 47 Shooting in the dark cccccccscsssesssesseeee 39 Selecting a light source White balance 47 Preventing red ye ceccseceeeceseseeenees gg Using burst modes Meri 49 Using the flashy sai cura E accemanvens SO IMpProvinghyOUnPOtOSH en ana yressennee 50 Adjusting the ISO speed seeeeeeeeeeee 40 Applying filter effects eee teen 50 Changing the camera s focus 414 Adjusting your photos sseeteteeeeeeees 51 USING IMACKO e a e cco rcansaeneemnee ree 41 Wing FAULOMOCUS E E sarmeenren 41 Selecting a resolution and quality Leam how to change the image resolution and quality settings Selecting a resolution 2 Gs 4 Bi 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 also increases When taking a photo 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Photo Size an option Hm 4320 X 3240 Print on A1 paper 2 4320 X 2880 Print on A1 paper in wide ratio 3 2 I2 4000 X 3000 Print on A1 paper 4320 X 2432 Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV Bm 3264 X 2448 Print on A3 paper Gm 2592 X 1944 Print on A4 paper Jm 1984 X 1488 Print on A5 paper rea 1920 X 1080 Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV Im 1024 X 768 Attach to email
3. Date Color Location 3 D Face I san 4975 2 6 E SAM _4376 PG E 5AM_4377 PG I 5AM_4378 PG E SAM_4379 PG My Computer 100PHOTO EE SAM 4369 PG EE saM 4370 PG IE sam 4371 PG z io E _ Save New File Playback Editing 68 Transferring files to your Windows computer feon Deserpion 68eS860000 GOSO Open menus Display files in the selected folder Change to the Photo edit mode Change to the Video edit mode Change to the Sharing mode You can send files by email or upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View files of the selected folder on your computer Show or hide files of the connected camera View files of the selected folder on the camera View files as thumbnails or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders in your computer Move to the previous or next folder Print files view files on a map store files in My Folder or register faces Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk 7 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Playback Editing 69 Transferring
4. Applying a different effect e Smart Filter to apply effects 50 e Image adjust to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast gt 51 Reducing camera shake Gy mode gt 31 Viewing files by category in Smart Album 54 Deleting all files on the memory card gt 56 Viewing files as a slide show gt 57 Viewing files on a TV gt 64 Connecting your camera to a computer gt 65 Adjusting sound and volume gt 75 Adjusting the brightness of the display gt 75 Changing the display language 76 Setting the date and time gt 76 Formatting the memory card gt 76 Troubleshooting 90 Contents Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution Selecting image quality Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Inserting the battery and memory card i Charging the battery and turning your camera on 16 Using the timer Gharging the Datter veecwsccsssssiccecatectvaecvesstsseceenceeena teed 16 Shooting in the dark Tuming on your camera Preventing red eye Performing the initial setup Using the flash Learning icons Adjusting the ISO speed Selecting options Changing the camera s focus Setting the display and sound ween Using macro Changing the display type ne Dil Using auto focus Setting the sound A Adjusting the focus area Taking photos 22 Using face detection Zooming Detecting faces Tips for getting a cleare
5. Contrast e e Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item less or more Adding noise to the photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU Select Edit Image Adjust Add Noise Playback Editing 62 Editing a photo Creating a print order DPOF Select photos to be printed and set options such as the number of copies or paper size e You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF 1 Digital Print Order Format or you can print photos directly through a DPOF compatible printer at home e Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off so be aware of the dimensions of your photos You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options DPOF Standard an option Select Print the selected photos All Print all photos Reset Reset to the default settings If you select Select scroll to a photo and then push Zoom up or down to select the number of copies Repeat for the photos you want to print and then press Fn e lf you select All press DISP or 4 to select the number of copies and then press OK OA Press MENU Select File Options DPOF Size an option Select Specify the print size for the selected photo All Specify the print size for all photos Reset Reset to the default settings 6 Ifyou select Sel
6. Display Default Function Description Start Image Display Brightness Quick View Display a brief description of an option or menu Off On Set a start image to display when the camera turns on e Off Display no start image e Logo Display a default image stored in the internal memory e User Image Display the image you want p 60 4 Only one user image will be saved in the memory e If you select a new photo as a user image or reset your camera the current image will be deleted Adjust the brightness of the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before retuming to the Shooting mode Off 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec Settings 75 Camera settings menu Default Item Description If you perform no operations for 80 seconds the camera automatically switches to Power save mode press any button to deactivate the Power save mode Off On Q Ifthe Power save mode is deactivated the display will dim to save battery life when you perform no operations for about 30 seconds Power Save Settings Default Format the memory card Format deletes all files including protected files Yes No Format If you use a memory card used with cameras from 4 different manufacturers or a memory card reader or one formatted on a computer your camera may read the card inc
7. OK Select Fn Set Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually Press Fn Playback Editing 55 DAGLIGI Delete single files or all files at once You cannot delete protected files To delete a single file 7 In Playback mode select a file and then press Fn Select Yes to delete the file To delete multiple files 7 In Playback mode press Fn 2 Select Multiple Delete 3 Select the files you want to delete and then press OK e Press OK again to cancel your selection 4 Press Fn 5 Select Yes To delete all files 7 In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options Delete All Yes Playback Editing 56 Playing back Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show Enlarging a photo a In Playback mode push Zoom up to enlarge a ey photo push Zoom down to reduce a photo The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution X2 0 OK Tim A Move the enlarged area Press DISP WB 4 or O Press OK The trimmed photo is saved as anew file Trim the enlarged photo Starting a slide show You can apply effects and add audio to your slide show 7 In Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Multi Slide Show 3 Select a slide show effect option e Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects Description Sele
8. SONOS ocase ennai eae NN Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menu Sound Display Settings Appendixes Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Using or storing the camera About memory cards About the battery Before contacting a service center Camera specifications Glossary FCC notice Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Unpacking aeee a aa ER ERE 2 Camera layout Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camra ONE secsterincruaeaneun aeneueeinaieretes 6 Charging thebatterya e aa mentee aa ae Aa 6 rning omyoun camera e e a estes 6 Performing the initial setup y KearningliGONnS e eea earn 8 SelectingioptionS seie ie 9 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type el Setting the sound seee eee secee ee 21 aking PNotoS oea teaser ease 22 ZOOMING e cs acs eecuecsaccecuveren E EN 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo Unpacking Check your product box for the following items Optional accessories Rechargeable battery U J Camera case Memory cards N AC adapter USB cable Strap E Battery charger AN cable Quick Start Manual Software CD ROM User manual included The illustrations may differ from your actual items Basic functions 12 Camera layout Before
9. SOUNE accu anautonessccuadvenss ARa E EET EENE 75 DEHAVEN 15 Sensa ae e A E 76 Camera settings menu Leam about various options to configure your camera s settings Accessing the settings menu 3 Select an option and save your settings 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU oume Start Sound tor 2 Select a menu Shutter Sound on e Volume AF Sound en f Mode Start Sound Shooting Shutter Sound CE Beep Sound menu Back OK Set Display AF Sound Settings 4 Press MENU to return to the previous screen Henu Exit gt Change erra Sound Set various camera sounds and the volume A p 75 Display Customize the display settings such as start image and brightness p 75 Settings Change the settings for the camera system fo such as memory format default file name and USB mode p 76 Settings 74 Camera settings menu Sound Default Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Adj ust the volume of any sound Off Low Medium High Sel ito Sel press Sel lect the sound lect the sound lect the sound n Off 1 2 3 he camera emits when you tum he camera emits when you the shutter button Off 1 2 3 he camera emits when you press buttons or switch modes Off 1 2 3 Sel hal lect the sound press the shut he camera emits when you tter button Off On
10. You can shoot close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 5X optical zoom 2X Intelli zoom and 3X digital zoom Intelli zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same ime Push Zoom up to zoom in on your subject Push Zoom down O zoom out Zoom Zoom ratio 00001 in ooo In Pas ae a F E lt gt Ss Zoom out Available zoom ratio for videos differs from photo zoom ratio Digital zoom 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 By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom you can zoom in up to 15 times X15 0 Zoom indicator Digital range Optical range o e The digital zoom is not available when you use the Loy W BS in some scenes and modes e It may take longer to save a photo when you are using the digital zoom Basic functions 23 Taking photos Intelli zoom Setting Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range your camera is using the Intelli zoom Photo resolution varies according to the zoom 7 In Shooting mode press MENU rate if you use the Intelli zoom By using both the optical zoom 7 F and Intelli zoom you can zoom in up to 10 times 2 Select Shooting Intelli Zoom an option x10 0 Photo resolution when 3u ba zo indicator Q Off Deactivate the Intelli zo
11. the akes VGA photos 6 photos per second maximum of 30 photos AEB e Take 3 photos with different exposures normal underexposed and overexposed e Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 49 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 to take multiple pictures rapidly L e You can use the flash timer and ACB only when you select Single e When you select Motion Capture the resolution is set to VGA and the ISO speed is set to Auto Depending on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available Improving your photos Leam how to improve your photos by applying smart filter effects or by making some adjustments Applying filter effects amp Defining your own RGB tone Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images 1 In Shooting mode press MENU Select Shooting Smart Filter Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue m amp 7 db Vivid Retro Cool 3 1 In Shooting mode press MENU be Se B E ees J 2 Select Shooting Smart Filter an option EIE E Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color e If you use this function you cannot set
12. 23 Appendixes 104 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries
13. 62 Creating a print order DPOF 05 63 WASTE TES oma cose recesconatonsnenean 64 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files using Intelli studio Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Playing back Leam to play back photos videos or voice memos and manage files Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera 7 Press B e The most recent file you have taken or recorded is displayed e ifthe camera is off it will turn on 2 Press 4 or ew e Press and hold to scroll through files quickly 1G on the camera The camera wil taken with cami to scroll through files If you want to play videos and voice memos stored in your camera please tum off camera and remove your memory card and then tum into playback mode to play not properly play back files that are too large or those eras from other manufacturers Display in Playback mode o C EEK 100 0001 G 80 F3 5 1 45 Information off 1024X768 2011 01 01 Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set DPOF She Protected file 100 0001 Folder name File name O If you want to view the file information press the DISP button Playback
14. A visual display commonly used in consumer electronics This display needs a separate backlight such as CCFL or LED to reproduce colors Macro This feature allows you to capture close up photos of very small objects When using the macro feature the camera can maintain a sharp focus on small objects at a near life size ratio 1 1 Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure MJPEG Motion JPEG A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random bright pixels Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatically set in a dark place Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quality of images Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Appendixes 98 Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount of light which pass through the apertu
15. Editing 53 Playing back Viewing files by category in Smart Album 4 Press 4 or ws to scroll through files View and manage files by categories such as date file type or e Press and hold to scroll through files quickly week 5 Press OK to return to the normal view 7 In Playback mode push Zoom down 2 Press MENU 3 Select a category 4 Back OK Set Type View files by file type Date View files by the date they were saved Color View files by the dominant color of the image Week View files by the weekday they were saved it may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and recognize files Playback Eciting 54 Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files m a In Playback mode push Zoom down to display 9 w a or 20 thumbnails push Zoom up to retum to the A previous mode E 6 lt 3 a al a e menu Fiter 2011 01 01 Scroll through files Press DISP J 4 or O Delete files Press Fn and then select Yes Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion 1 2 3 4 nn In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options Protect Select To protect all files select All Lock To protect a single file select the file you want to protect and then press OK e Press QK again to cancel your selection 6 e a 39 ail a e
16. FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio s encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of e Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Electronics America Inc Model No Samsung PL20 PL21 Responsible Party Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 Telephone No 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 This device complies with Part 15 o Operation is subject to the following the FCC Rules two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the
17. Fix Face Retouch Brightness Contrast Saturation Add Noise Effect Voice recording e Voice Recording max 10 hours Voice Memo in Still Image max 10 sec Storage Internal memory Approx 9 MB External memory Optional Media SD Card up to 2GB guaranteed SDHC up to 8GB guaranteed Intemal memory capacity is subject to change without prior notice Still Image JPEG DCF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 Movie Clip AVI MJPEG e Audio WAV File format Appendixes 94 For 1GB SD Super Fine Fine Normal Fm 4320x3240 129 240 292 ex 4320 X 2880 152 249 312 2M 4000 x 3000 147 284 403 4320 X 2432 179 282 353 Image size Bm 3264X2448 232 391 510 Gm 2592 X 1944 411 583 823 Jm 1984 X 1488 643 858 1 029 ad 1920 X 1080 870 1 144 1 437 m 1024 X 768 1 584 1 765 1 993 These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Interface T Video output NTSC PAL user selectable DC power input 4 2V Power source Rechargeable Lithium ion battery BP70A 740 mAh battery Minimum 700 mAh The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W x H x D 96 8 x 58 x 20 3 mm excluding protrusions Weight 108 g without battery and memory card Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 5 85 Software Intelli studio Specifications are subject to change without prior n
18. a 81 Using or storing the camera s 82 ABOUEIMEMONY CAandSisene masts eacaseertececam sera 84 About the battery tennctcnieateasseeeeer sen 86 Before contacting a service center 90 Camera specifications heene 93 Glossa m tanec enesnes 96 E Ginotice area cose E cate neaas 101 Nde E cr uaeernc es eaten tar 102 Error messages When the following error messages appear try these remedies Suggested remedies Card Error Card Locked Card not supported DCF Full Error File Error Low Battery Memory Full No Image File e Tum off your camera and then turn it on again e Remove your memory card and insert it again e Format your memory card p 76 Unlock the memory card The inserted memory card is not compatible with your camera Insert an appropriate memory card File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and then format the card p 76 Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung service center Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos Appendixes 80 Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to
19. a piece of lens cleaning paper and then wipe gently Z e Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the device These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover Appendixes 81 Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera e Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures e Avoid using your camera in areas with extremly high humidity or where the humidity changes drastically e Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot poorly ventilated areas such as in a car during summer time e Protect your camera and the display from impact rough handling and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage e Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty dirty humid or poorly ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components e 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 e Do not store the camera where there are mothballs Using on beaches or shores e Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas e Your camera is not waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory card with wet hands Operating
20. as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction e Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches Clean your lens with a soft clean debris free lens cloth e The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside This is to protect the memory card Turn on the camera to use it again e While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance e When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to tum on the color may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to normal temperatures Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies itchy skin eczema or swelling for people with sensitive skin If you have experience any of these symptoms stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor 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 Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself Any damage that results rom unqualified service is not covered by your warranty Appendixes 83 Camera maintenance About memory cards The memory capacity may differ depending on the scenes you shoot or the shooting conditions These capacities are based on a1
21. basic settings Press POWER 6 Press DISP or 4 to select Date Time Set and press e The initial setup screen appears when you tum on the camera or OK for the first time 7 Press 5 or to select an item 2 Press X or OK to select Language and press or OK Language English Time Zone London Language Date Time Set 101 014 Time Zone o Date Type yyyy mm dd Date Time BOT 01 01 12 00 t gt Date Type Menu Back OK Set Press DISP or amp to set the date and time and press K menu Back OK Set 8 3 Press DISP or to select a language and press 0K Q Press DISP or to select Date Type and press 4 Press DISP or to select Time Zone and press or 0K or OK 5 Press 5 or to select a time zone and press OK Language English e To set the daylight saving time press DISP f he ao London ate Time off Time Zone Date Type dd mm yyyy mmidd yyyy 4 Syy menu Back OK Set London 10 Press DISP or amp to select a Date Type and press OK GMT 00 00 2011 01 01 12 00 PM menu Back a DST 11 Press MENU to switch to Shooting mode Basic functions 17 Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set 00001 C a 10 00AM 20l 01 01 A Information 0000 00 00 20 m G Selected shooting mo
22. closed eyes it automatically takes two photos in succession 1 o J 1 In Shooting mode press MENU Select Shooting Face Detection Blink Detection 1G e Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen e When blink detection fails the Picture taken with eyes closed message appears Take another photo Shooting options 45 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality Adjusting the exposure manually EV Gh 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 Neutral 0 Brighter 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting EV 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure e 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 e If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure select AEB Auto Exposure Bracket The camera takes three photos each with a different exposure normal underexposed and overexposed p 49 Compensating for backlighting ACB amp 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 If this occurs turn the Auto Contrast Balanc
23. eee 14 Scan backward 0K Pause or resume playback ID Scan forward NA Stop playback Adding a voice memo to a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU Select File Options Voice memo On 3 Press Shutter to record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo 4 You cannot add a voice memo to protected files Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode select a photo that includes a voice memo and then press OK e Press OK to pause or resume playback Playback Editing 59 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks such as resizing rotating eliminating red eyes and adjusting brightness contrast or saturation The camera saves edited photos as new files Resizing photos Rotating a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU MENU 2 Select Edit Resize an option 2 Select Edit Rotate an option Select a to save the photo as a start image p 75 Su G Right 90 CG 1984 x 1488 D we Back lt gt Move Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo Playback Editing 60 Applying smart effects Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images The edited photo will be saved as a new file but it could be 2 BOS amp resiz
24. face detection and image C less or more adjustment options Shooting options 50 Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast sharpness and saturation of your photos Decrease the saturation 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Increase the saturation 2 Select Shooting Image Adjust r 7 ae l4 Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects suitable for printing 3 Select an adjustment option If you set an Image Adjust option Smart Filter function is not e Contrast available e Sharpness e Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item Decrease the color and brightness Increase the color and brightness Sharpness option Description Soften the edges on your photos Suitable for editing the photos on your computer Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos This may also increase the noise on your photos Shooting options 51 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 baok E 53 Starting Playback mode arate Mewn PROLOSiiemeseneness eran sessenesen een eat ot PlayinQiawigeGuiea memset ration resosee sat 58 RENDE VECS Memos ncccecstascsavreasentesae 59 Editing a photo Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying smart effects a 61 Correcting exposure problems 1600
25. files to your Window somputer 2 Turn on the camera e The computer recognizes the camera automatically Ifthe camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Computer 3 On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO 4 Select the files you want and drag or save them to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista 7 is similar 7 Ifthe 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 Click the pop up message 4 Remove the USB cable The camera may not be removed safely when Intell studio is running End the program before disconnecting the camera Playback Editing 70 Transferring files to your Mac computer When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer the computer recognizes the camera automatically You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs Mac OS 10 4 or later is supported 7 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the Turn on the camera USB cable e The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into i R 3 your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your fles The Z If the camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear ma
26. in or out Type Lithium ion battery 7 A Photos 2 Set the flash option to Off take a Cell capacity 740 mAh Minimum 700 mAh single shot and zoom in or out Voltage 3 7V 8 Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30 Charging time seconds and repeat for 5 minutes Approximately 150 min Then tum off the camera for 1 minute when the camera is switched off Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 Approximately Record videos at 1280 X 720 iden 90 min resolution and 24 FPS e The figures above are based on Samsung s standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 86 era maintenance Low battery message When the battery charge has fully discharged the battery icon will tum red and the Low Battery message will appear e Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C B2 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction e When you use the camera for an extended period the area around the battery chamber may become warm This does not affect the normal use of the camera e Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric shock e In temperature
27. power to the AC charger Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock Do not use a damaged power supply cord plug or loose outlet when you charge batteries This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the terminals on the battery This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not force the camera s parts or apply pressure to the camera This may cause your camera to malfunction Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards If you force the connectors improperly connect cables or improperly install batteries and memory cards you can damage ports connectors and accessories Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased Never use a damaged charger battery or memory card This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper use You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light 4 into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data C
28. the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera Storing for extended period of time e When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material such as silica gel e Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera e Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera In this situation turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour If condensation forms on the memory card remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it Appendixes 82 e Do not swing your camera by the strap This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera e Do not paint your camera as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation e Tum off the camera while not in use e Your camera consists of delicate parts Avoid impacts to the camera e Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in use Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand sharp implements or loose change e Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
29. to confirm the highlighted option or menu Basic functions 19 ting options Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 6 Press DISP or g to scroll to White Balance and then 7 In Shooting mode press MENU press or OK 2 Press DISP or to scroll to Mode and then press has Photo Size Quality or OK tage 3 Press DISP or amp to scroll to Program and then G b Iso press or OK White Be Smart Filter e Smart Auto Face Detection Pogam ven BE lt Back h DIS F fa Photo Help Guide Z Press 4 or x to scroll to a White Balance option f BB Scene Movie In es menu Exit 4 Back dam Daylight 4 Press MENU 3 5 Press DISP or to scroll to Shooting and then Po press N or OK rena Back lt gt Move fR Mode Im Photo Size 8 Press OK G Shooting E Quality m namana J Ev Sound af ISO Display White Balance 4 fR Smart Filter ka Settings ar Face Detection Henu Exit gt Change Basic functions 20 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings Changing the display type Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode Each type displays different shooting or playback information Press DISP repeatedly to change a display type coon G am In Show all graphic 4 inf ion 4 Modes Display T
30. your computer install and use the Intelli stud lake sure that the USB cabl connected correctly End Intelli studio and restart You cannot use Intelli studio on les captured io p 67 e is he program s s the n this case click Start gt All Programs Samsung gt Intelli studio Intelli studio on your computer Appendixes 92 Camera specifications Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 78 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 14 2 Mega pixels Total pixels Approx 14 58 Mega pixels Lens Samsung Lens f 4 9 24 5 mm Focal length 85 mm film equivalent 27 135 mm F No F3 5 W F5 9 T aa Still Image mode 1 0X 3 0X Digital zoom e Play mode 1 0X 13 5X depends on image size Display Type TFT LCD Feature 2 7 6 9 cm 230K Focusing Type TTL auto focus Multi AF Center AF Face Detection AF Wide W Tele T Normal 80 cm infinity 100 cm infinity Range Macro 5 cm 80cm 100 cm 150 cm Auto Macro 5 cm infinity 100 cm infinity Shutter speed Smart Auto 8 1 2 000 sec Program 1 1 2 000 sec e Night 8 1 2 000 sec Exposure Control Program AE letering Multi Spot Center weighted Compensation 2EV 1 3EV steps ISO equivalent Auto 80 100 200 400 800 1600 Flash lode Off Auto Red eye Fill in Slow Sync Red eye Fix e WIDE 0 2 m 2 63 m ISO Auto Ri ange TELE 0 5 m 1 56 m SO Auto Recharging time Approx 4 sec dependi
31. GB SD card Your camera supports SD Secure Digital or SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards Terminal A Hm 129 240 292 152 249 312 fem 147 284 403 F 179 282 353 232 331 510 2 GM 411 583 823 Write protect switch Label front You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write Jm 643 858 1 029 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 Eq 870 1 144 1 437 m 1 584 1 765 1 993 Approx Approx 1280 z 716 11 37 i R N Approx f Approx d pHo 9 53 18 54 o Approx Approx s z Z i 5 an 26 19 49 15 Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 84 era maintenance Cautions when using memory cards e Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card e Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer Reformat the memory card with your camera e Tum off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card e Do not remove the memory card or tum off your camera while he lamp is blinking as this may damage your data e When the lifespan of a memory card has expired you cannot store any more photos on the card Use a new memo
32. Icons 18 Image adjust ACB 62 add noise 62 brightness 62 contrast 62 face retouch 62 red eye fix 62 saturation 62 Imprint 77 Intelli studio 68 ISO speed 40 L Light source White balance 47 M Macro 41 Maintenance 81 Memory card Capacity 84 MENU button 14 Metering Center weighted 47 Multi 47 Spot 47 MJPEG Motion JPEG 94 Motion Timer 38 Movie mode 32 Muting Camera 16 Video 33 N Navigation button 14 P Photo quality 36 Photo styles in Playback mode 61 in Shooting mode 50 Playback button 16 Playback mode 53 Printing photos 72 Print order 63 Program mode 32 Protecting files 55 Q Quick View 75 R Recording Video 32 Voice memo 34 Red eye in Playback mode 62 in Shooting mode 39 Reset 76 Appendixes 103 Resizing 60 Resolution Photo 36 Video 36 RGB tone in Playback mode 61 in Shooting mode 50 Rotating 60 S Scene mode 30 Self Portrait 44 Service center 90 Settings Accessing 74 Camera 76 Display 75 Sound 75 Shooting mode DIS 31 Movie 32 Program 32 Scene 30 Smart Auto 28 Slide show 57 Smart Album 54 Smart Auto mode 28 Smile shot 44 Start image 60 75 T Timer 37 Transferring files for Mac 71 for Windows 65 V Video Playing 58 Recording 32 Video Out 77 Viewing files as thumbnails 55 by category 54 on TV 64 Slide show 57 Voice memo Playing 59 Recording 34 Volume 75 WwW White Balance 47 Z Zoom button 14 Zooming
33. LETE Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Click a topic Shooting options Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids This may cause a fire or explosion Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera his may cause a fire or electric shock Do not handle your camera with wet hands his may result in electric shock Prevent damage to subjects eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity closer than 1 m S ft to people or animals If you use the flash too close to your subject s eyes this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage Keep your camera away from small children and pets 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 Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an e
34. Shutter to focus Z Press Shutter to take the photo Y The focus distance wil be set to Auto Macro Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions Before correction After correction 4 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Mode DIS 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo 1G e The digital zoom does not work in this mode e If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry e The DIS function may not work in a place where the lighting is brighter than that of a fluorescent lamp Extended functions 31 Using the Program mode In the Program mode you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Select Mode Program 6 Smart Auto DIS Photo Help Guide t HR Scene Movie MENU Exit 4 Back 3 Set options For a list of options refer to Shooting options 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo Recording a video You can record videos of up to 4 GB or 2 hours each The recorded video is saved as an MJPEG file PY Some memory cards may not support high definition recording If this WO MO occurs set a lower resolution p 36 In Shooting
35. ace on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card p 76 The memory card is defective Get a new memory card Make sure that the camera is switched on Charge the battery Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Remove the battery and insert it again The flash option may be set to Off p 39 You cannot use the flash in the W amp or some Bi modes The flash may fire due to static electricity This is not a malfunction Set the date and time in the display settings menu p 76 Before contacting a service center The display or buttons do not work The camera screen works poorly The memory card has an error Cannot play back files The photo is blurry The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene Remove the battery and insert it again If you use your camera at low temperatures it can cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor For better performance of your camera screen use your camera at normal emperatures The memory card has not been reset Format the card p 76 If you change the name of a file your camera may not play the file Note File names should meet the DCF standard If you encounter this situation play back the files on your computer lake sure that the focus option you set is suitable for close up shots p 41 lake sure that the lens is clean If not clean the lens p 81 la
36. aperture focal length and distance from the camera to the subject Selecting a smaller aperture for example will increase the depth of field and blur the background of a composition Digital zoom A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens optical zoom When using the digital zoom the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases DPOF Digital Print Order Format A format for writing printing information such as selected images and number of prints on a memory card DPOF compatible printers sometimes available at photo shops can read the information from the card for convenient printing Appendixes 96 EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camera s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured by the camera in limited increments to improve the exposure of your photos Set the EV compensation to 1 0 EV to adjust the value one step darker and 1 0 EV to one step brighter Exif Exchangeable Image File Format A specification to define an image file format for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association JEIDA Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Flash A speed light th
37. ars in red Basic functions 25 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when there is little contrast between the subject and background When your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background the light source behind the subject is too bright the subject is shiny the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame 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 if Basic functions 26 e When you take photos in low light When subjects are moving fast a ae ANE kas Tum on the flash p 39 Use the continuous or motion capture function p 49 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo SHOOLNGIMOCES e m aee canteen ene 28 Using the Smart Auto mode 6e1see 28 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 29 Using the Scene mode ceeeeeeeeee 30 Using the Beauty Shot mode 0005 30 UEO ADES e EE 31 Using the Program mode 06eseeneees 32 Recording a video oree sccsiccesesecsmcasne veces s 32 Recording voice memos nee
38. at helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view Histogram A graphical representation of the brightness of an image The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels High points at the left too dark and right too bright on the histogram indicate a photo that is improperly exposed Image sensor The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for each pixel in the image Each photosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Appendixes 97 ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At higher ISO sensitivity settings the camera uses a higher shutter speed which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A lossy method of compression for digital images JPEG images are compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal deterioration of the image resolution LCD Liquid Crystal Display
39. atures to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colors Change Extended functions 29 Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Mode Scene a scene 8 Smart gt Progra W DIS Photo fii Scene Movie menu Back OK Set e To change the scene mode press MENU and then select Mode Scene a scene e For the Beauty Shot mode see Using the Beauty Shot mode on page 30 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Mode gt Scene Beauty Shot 3 To make the subject s skin tone appear lighter face only press MENU and then go to Step 4 To hide facial imperfections press MENU and then go to Step 5 4 Select Shooting Face Tone an option e Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter as ya Face Tone Menu Back lt gt Move Extended functions 30 Shooting modes 5 Select Shooting Face Retouch an option e Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections Face Retouch p Ra FHS Menu Back lt gt Move 6 Align your subject in the frame and then half press
40. battery in accordance with all local and ederal regulations Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device contact your local dealer or service center Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The camera is losing battery power quickly e Make sure that the battery is inserted Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Charge the battery Charge the battery Your camera may be in Power save mode p 76 The camera may tum off to prevent the memory card from being damaged due o an impact Turn on your camera again The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures below 0 C Keep he battery warm by putting it into your pocket Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Recharge if needed Batteries are consumable parts that must be replaced over time Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly Cannot take photos The camera freezes The flash does not work The flash fires unexpectedly The date and time are incorrect Appendixes 90 e There is no sp
41. ct the photos you want to view as a slide show All View all photos in a slide show Images Date View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show Select View selected photos in a slide show e Select a transition effect Select Off for no effects Set the interval between photos Interval e This is available when you select Off in the Effect option See below Effect Music Select a background audio Playback Editing 57 Playing back 4 Set the slide show effect 5 Select Start Play To loop the slide show select Repeat e Press OK to pause or resume the slide show To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode press OK and then 1 or O Playing a video You can play a video or capture an image from a video 7 In Playback mode select a video and then press OK OK Pause 100 000 G a E S E Playback time 2 Use the following buttons to control playback 4 Scan backward OK Pause or resume playback W Scan forward Playback Editing 58 Playing back Capturing an image during playback 1 Press OK at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Press A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is saved as a new file Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo 7 In Playback mode select a voice memo and then press OK 2 Use the following buttons to control playback a
42. de Available number of photos Available recording time Memory card is not inserted Memory card inserted e iti Fully charged a A Partially charged e i Red Charging needed Voice memo con Dateien x15 0 10 00AM 2011 01 01 Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B Icons on the right eon S Deserto m 640 2 E Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option Timer option Auto focus option Face detection Basic functions 18 C Icons on the left Description FAS 1 455 f BS EX we Aperture and shutter speed Exposure value White balance Face tone Face retouch ISO speed Smart filter Image adjustment contrast sharpness saturation Voice muted Burst type Selecting options You can select options by pressing MENU and then using the navigation buttons DISP IW 4 You can also access shooting options by pressing Fn but some options are not available 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Going back to the previous menu ae Press MENU again to go back to the previous menu 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu Press Shutter to retum to Shooting mode To mowe left or right press 4 or w To move up or down press DISP or Iu e cam EV X menu Back gt Move 3 Press OK
43. de press MENU Select Shooting Voice Record 3 Press Shutter to record e You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length e Press OK to pause or resume recording Select Shooting Voice Memo Align your subject in the frame and then take a photo AUN Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum e Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo ca e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo before the 10 seconds are up You cannot add voice memos to photos in the burst mode O es 00 00 07 SHUTTER Stop OK Pause 4 Press Shutter to stop e Press Shutter again to record a new voice memo 5 Press MENU to switch to Shooting mode Extended functions 34 Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode 42 43 Adjusting the focus area Using face detection Detecting faces eevee cnncusraeeeseseasaeelnemsensen 43 Taking a self portrait Shot eeeeeeeeee 44 Takinga smile SNo tan eeen eneee E 44 Detecting eye blinking eseeeeseneerenen 45 Selecting a resolution and quality 36 Adjusting brightness and color 46 Selecting a resolution e e eee 36 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 46 Selecting image quality ceeseeeee 36 Compensating for backlighting ACB 46 Usingithetimen ee 37 Changing the metering option
44. dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Appendixes 101 Index A ACB in Playback mode 62 in Shooting mode 46 Adjusting Brightness 62 Contras in Playback mode 62 in Shooting mode 51 Saturation in Playback mode 62 in Shooting mode 51 Sharpness 51 AF Lamp 77 AF Sound 75 Auto Contrast Balance ACB 46 Battery Charging 87 Specifications 86 Beauty Shot mode 30 Blink detection 45 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 49 Continuous 49 Motion capture 49 c Camera shake 25 Capturing an image from a video 59 Cleaning Body 81 Display 81 Lens 81 D Date Time Set 76 Date Type 76 Deleting files 56 Digital Image Stabilization 31 Digital zoom 23 Disconnecting the device 70 DIS mode 31 Display brightness 75 Display type 21 DPOF 63 E Editing 60 Enlarging 57 Error messages 80 Exposure 46 F Face detection Blink Detection 45 Normal 43 Self Portrait 44 Smile Shot 44 Facial brightness 30 Facial imperfections 31 Appendixes 102 Flash Auto 40 Fillin 40 Off 39 Red eye 40 Red eye Fix 40 Slow Sync 40 Focus area Center AF 42 Multi AF 42 Focus distance Macro 41 Normal AF 41 Format 76 Frame rate 32 Function button 14 Function description 75 H Half pressing 6 l
45. e ACB option on Without ACB With ACB 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting ACB an option option Desorption C rr Off ACB is off Sq On ACBis on e The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous Motion Capture or AEB options Shooting options 46 Changing the metering option G amp 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 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Select Shooting Metering an option Op W ton ril an Multi e Your camera divides the scene into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area e Suitable for general photos Spot e Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame e if a subject is not in the center of the scene your photo may be improperly exposed e Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center weighted e Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire amp frame with emphasis placed on the center e Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame Selecting a light source White balance G 4 The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source If you want the color of your photo to be realistic select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions such as Dayl
46. e 34 Recording a voice memo a ar deaa 34 Adding a voice memo to a photo 34 Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions Using the Smart Auto mode feos ossopion In this mode your camera automatically chooses the appropriate Appears when taking photos of landscapes camera settings based on the type of scene it defects Smart m Auto Mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes k Appears when taking photos with bright white backgrounds Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night This is available only when the flash is off G 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Mode Smart Auto Appears when taking portraits at night Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting Appears when taking portraits with backlighting Appears when taking portraits Press SMART to go to ta mode directly Appears when taking close up photos of objects 3 Align your subject in the frame Appears when taking close up photos of text e The camera selects a scene automatically An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen The icons are listed below ooo01 G a Appears when taking photos of sunsets Appears when taking photos of clear skies Appears when taking photos of forested areas ABE BOARS amp amp amp Appears when taking close up p
47. ect scroll to a photo and then push Zoom up or down to select the print size Repeat for the photos you want to print and then press Fn e lf you select All press DISP or 4 to select the print size and then press OK Printing photos as thumbnails 1 In Playback mode press MENU 2 Select File Options gt DPOF Index Yes If you specify the print size you can print photos only with DPOF 1 1 compatible printers Playback Editing 63 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A V cable 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 8 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your 2 Select Settings gt Video Out pane 3 Select a video signal output according to your country 4 ee UNS ele MN Sls oceu or panotanimage me nor or region e Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on a Turn off your camera and TV E photos or videos while the camera is connected toa TV 5 Connect your camera to your TV using the A V cable Video Audio 1 fi 6 Turn on your TV and then select the video output mode using the TV remote control Z Turn on your camera and then press P Playback Editing 64 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer files by connecting your camera to your Windows PC Requirements for Intelli studio PY e Intelli studio may not perform correctly on some computers even Int
48. ed to a lower resolution w Miniature menu Back lt gt Move Defining your own RGB tone 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Smart Filter Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue Vignetting 5m 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Smart Filter gt an option P B mu a 3 Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone menu Back lt Mowe 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more Playback Edliting 61 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems 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 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit gt Image Adjust ACB Removing red eye 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Red eye Fix Hiding facial imperfections 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch 3 Select a level e As the number increases the face becomes clearer Adjusting brightness contrast saturation 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU Select Edit gt Image Adjust 3 Select an adjustment option e Brightness e
49. el Pentium 4 3 2 GHz or higher e If your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not CPU A play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos AMD Athlon FX 2 6 GHz or higher e Install DirectX 9 0c or above before you use the program RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM e Your computer must have Windows XP Vista 7 or Mac OS 10 4 or 1 GB and above recommended later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable os Windows XP SP2 Vista 7 eae panies 250 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended P A Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void e CD ROM drive your warranty e nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher Others e 1024 x 768 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor 1280 x 1024 pixels 32 bit color display recommended USB port Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or later The programs may not work properly on 64 bit Edition of Windows XP Vista and 7 Playback Editing 65 Transferring files to your Windows computer Installing Intelli studio 7 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD ROM drive 2 When the setup screen appears click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation a Samsung Digital Camera 3 Select the programs to install and then follow the onscreen instructions 4 Click Exit to complete the installation and then restart your computer Playback Editing 66 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer
50. hotos of colorful subjects Appears when the camera is stable on a tripod for example and the subject is motionless for a period of time This is available only when you are shooting in the dark gt amp Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects 5 Appears when taking photos of fireworks This is available only when you use a tripod Extended functions 28 4 Half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo PZ If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode fa appears and the camera uses default settings Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting condtions such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject Even if you use a tripod the camera may not detect the A mode depending on the subject s movement Using the Photo Help Guide mode Helps the user leam the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Mode Photo Help Guide 3 Select the options you need K 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 Fe
51. ht as defined by the International Organization for Standardization ISO The higher ISO speed you select the more sensitive to light your camera becomes With a higher ISO speed you can get a better photo without using the flash 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting gt ISO an option e Select pif to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting 4 The higher ISO speed you select the more image noise you may get e When you select Motion Capture the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto Shooting options 40 Changing the camera s focus Leam how to adjust the camera s focus Using macro amp Using auto focus G tH Use macro to take close up photos of subjects such as flowers To take sharp photos select the appropriate focus according to or insects Refer to macro options in Using auto focus your distance from the subject 7 In Shooting mode press J Select an option Option Description Normal AF Focus on a subject farther than 31 5 in 7 PZ Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos a n Tom camera Partner than 39 in 1 m when Tum off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 15 7 in using the zoom 40 cm y Macro Focus on a subject 2 to 31 5 in 6 80 cm Y from the camera y Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 2 in 6 cm 7 Farther than 39 in 1
52. ight Cloudy or Tungsten Cloudy lt Tungsten Shooting options 47 Adjusting brightness and color 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting gt White Balance an option icon Description Auto WB Automatically sets the white balance based an on the lighting conditions o Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a es sunny day PN Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows way Fluorescent_H Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three way fluorescent light in Fluorescent_L Select when shooting under white fluorescent light 6 Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Measure Shutter Use white balance settings you as defined See procedure at right 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting White Balance Measure Shutter 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper 4 Press Shutter Shooting options 48 Using burst modes e 4 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select ve Drive an option 2 gt RA Single Take a single photo Continuous e While you are pressing Shutter the camera photos continuously e The maximum number of photos depends on capacity of your memory card Motion Capture e While you are pressing Shutter the camera akes
53. ight source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between too dark because of the light and dark areas the subject may come out shaded backlighting e Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject Yas e Select Backlight in the BE mode p 30 e Set the flash option to 4 Fill in p 40 e Set the Auto Contrast Balance ACB option p 46 e Adjust the exposure p 46 e Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame p 47 Quick reference tA Taking photos of people feren mode gt Beauty Shot gt 30 e sco mode gt Portrait 30 e Red eye Red eye Fix to prevent or correct red eye gt 40 e Face Detection 43 Taking photos at night or in the dark e w mode gt Night gt 30 E mode gt Sunset Dawn gt 30 e Flash options 39 ISO speed to adjust the sensitivity to light 40 lt 4 Taking action photos e Continuous Motion Capture 49 F 4 Taking photos of insects or flowers e fecere mode gt Close Up 30 e Macro Auto Macro to take close up photos 41 e White Balance to change the color tone 47 EF Adjusting the exposure brightness ISO speed to adjust the sensitivity to light 40 e EV to adjust exposure 46 e ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 46 e Metering 47 e AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures gt 49
54. ire Follow all local regulations e If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate when you dispose of used batteries reconnect the cable or remove the battery and insert it again Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices e If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may emperature is too high the indicator light may tum orange explode when they are overheated Charging will start when the battery cools down Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life After charging is inished disconnect the cable from your camera Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable e Use only the provided USB cable e The battery may not charge 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 Appendixes 88 Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is e Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any handled carelessly or improperly For your safety sharp object follow these instructions for proper battery handling e Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing e The battery can ignite or explode if not handled forces properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other Avoid exposing
55. ke sure that the subject is within range of the flash p 93 An incorrect white balance can create inrealistic color Select the proper white alance option to suit the light source p 47 T E The photo is too bright The photo is too dark The TV does not display your photos Your computer does not recognize your camera Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring files Appendixes 91 e Turn off the flash p 39 e Your photo is overexposed Adjust the exposure value p 46 Your photo is underexposed Turn on the flash p 39 e Adjust the ISO speed p 40 Adjust the exposure value p 46 Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A V cable e Make sure that your memory card contains photos Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly Make sure that your camera is switched on Make sure that you are using a supported operating system p 65 The file transmission may be interrupted by static electricity Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Before contacting a service ce nter e Depending on the video player programs i Your computer cannot play videos i Intelli studio is not functioning properly lacintosh computers Depending on your computer specification and environment program may not launch automatically installed on your PC video fi by your camera may not play To ensure he video files play on
56. m when using the zoom Lesa The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 41 Changing the camera s focus Adjusting the focus area Bs You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject s location in the scene 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Focus Area gt an option 5 Center AF Focus on the center Suitable when subjects are located in the center Multi AF Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 42 Using face detection amp w 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 4 In some scene modes face detection is unavailable 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 itis too bright or too dar the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject is backlit or the lighting condition is unstable the subject s facial expression changes remarkably Face detection is not available when using a smart filter or image adjustment option Dependi
57. mode press MENU Select Mode Movie Press MENU Select Movie Frame Rate a frame rate the number of frames per second e As the frame rate increases action appears more natural but the file size also increases 4 e The zoom ratio and angle of view might decrease when shooting video Extended functions 32 Shooting modes 5 Press MENU 6 Select Movie Voice a sound option amp On Record a video with sound She Off Record a video without sound A Zoom Mute The camera stops recording sound fiom temporarily when you use the zoom Z Set other options as desired For options refer to Shooting options 8 Press Shutter to start recording Q Press Shutter again to stop recording To pause recording The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording With this function you can record several scenes as a single video Press OK to pause while recording Press it again to resume e 00 00 Go m 640 30 F S Zion SHUTTER Stop OK Pause Extended functions 33 Recording voice memos amp w m Leam 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 16 inches 40 cm away from the camera Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 7 In Shooting mo
58. nding on the shooting mode Shooting options 37 Using the timer 6 Pose for your photo while the AF assist light timer lamp s is blinking 7 In Shooting mode press e The AF assist light timer lamp stops blinking just before the 2 Select camera automatically takes a photo 3 Press Shutter r i 1 4 Stand within 10 ft 3 m of the camera within 6 seconds V after pressing Shutter L y 5 Make a motion such as waving your arms to activate the timer e The AF assist light timer lamp starts to blink rapidly when the camera detects you F T L m4 e The motion timer may not work when you are more than 10 ft 3 m away from the camera e your movements are too subtle e there is too much light or backlight The detection range of the motion timer Shooting options 38 Shooting in the dark Leam how to take photos at night or in low light conditions Preventing red eye GBS Using the flash amp mM If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need red glow may appear in the person s eyes To prevent this select more light in your photos Red eye or Red eye Fix Refer to flash options in Using the flash 7 In Shooting mode press 4 Select an option Option Description Off e The flash does not fire e The camera displays the camera shake waming 4 when you are
59. ng on battery condition Shake reduction Digtial Image Stabilization DIS Effect e Smart Filter Normal Fish eye Vivid Retro Cool Shooting mode Classic Negative Custom RGB e Image Adjust Sharpness Contrast Saturation Appendixes 93 a specifications White Balance Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Custom Date Imprinting Date amp Time Date Off Shooting e Mode Smart Auto Portrait Night Portrait Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape White Action Tripod Night Macro Macro Text Blue Sky Sunset Sky Macro Color Natural Green Fireworks Photos Program DIS Photo Help Guide Scene Beauty Shot Night Portrait Landscape Close Up Sunset Dawn Backlight Beach amp Snow e Drive Single Continuous Motion Capture AEB e Timer 10 Sec 2 Sec Double Motion Timer e Format MJPEG Max recording time 2 hours Size 1280x720 24FPS 15FPS 640x480 80 FPS 15 FPS 320x240 80 FPS 15 FPS Videos e Frame Rate 30 FPS 24 FPS 15 FPS Voice On Off Zoom Mute e Video editing embedded Pause during recording Still image capture Playback Single image Thumbnails Multi Slide show Type Movie Clip Slide show Slide show with Effect amp Music Edit Resize Rotate Smart Filter Image Adjust e Smart Filter Normal Miniature Vignetting Fish eye Vivid Retro Cool Classic Negative Custom RGB e Image Adjust ACB Red eye
60. ng on the face detection option you selected the timer or some timer options are not available Depending on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces up to 10 faces in one scene 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Select Shooting Face Detection Normal e The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames P e The closer you are to the subject the quicker your camera detects faces Shooting options 43 Using face detection Taking a self portrait shot Take photos of yourself The camera automatically sets the photo distance to close up and emits a beep when ready A beeping sound will start and increase in frequency as the face comes into focus 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Self Portrait 3 When you hear a beep press Shutter The beeps will not be heard if the Volume is set to Off in the camera settings menu p 75 Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Smile Shot e When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily Shooting options 44 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects
61. ntil the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing down Push the lock down to release the battery Battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down 14 e You can use the intemal memory as a temporary storage device 2 nie when the memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Basic functions 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before using the camera for the first time you must charge the Press POWER to tum your camera on or off battery Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug e The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera p 17 Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press P The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately Indicator light e Red Charging e Green Fully charged 2 When you tum on your camera by pressing and holding gt for about 5 seconds the camera does not emit any camera sounds Basic functions 16 Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears follow the steps below to configure the camera s
62. nufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Select Computer 3 Double click the removable disk icon 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer Playback Editing 71 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Configuring print settings Select Settings gt USB Sa 3 Select Printer Size ais 4 With the printer on connect your camera to the printer iE Layout Auto with the USB cable Type ae Quality Auto Menu Exit ii D Print Option Description a Images Select whether to print the current photo or all photos Size Specify the size of the print 5 Turn on your camera i Layout Create thumbnail prints e The printer recognizes the camera automatically Type Select the type of paper 6 Press 4 or amp to select a photo Quality Set the printing quality Date Set to print the date File Name Set to print the name of the file Reset Reset the print options e Press MENU to set printing options B See Configuring print settings 7 Press OK to print e Printing starts Press 4 to cancel printing 1G Playback Editing 72 Some options are not supported by some printers Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings Camera settings Menu s i 74 Accessing the settings menu 74
63. om f Intelli range Intelli zoom is on Q On Activate the Intelli zoom Optical zoom Y The Intelli zoom is available only in A G and in some scenes modes The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4 3 resolution ratio If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on the Intelli zoom will be tumed off automatically e Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the digital zoom However the photo quality may be lower than when you use the optical zoom Basic functions 24 Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake ae Make sure nothing is Select the mode to reduce camera shake blocking the lens digitally p 31 when is displayed ooo C3 ay Tits In amp Half press Shutter and adjust the on focus The camera adjusts the focus and Y Camera shake exposure automatically When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to ooo G i Slow Sync or Off The aperture remains open longer and it may be The camera sets the aperture value harder to hold the camera still a and shutter speed automatically e Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in p 40 Focus frame Set ISO speed options p 40 e Press Shutter to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green e Change the frame and half press Shutter again if it appe
64. opyright information e Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation e Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation e Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners e Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions e For Open Source License information refer to the OpenSourcelnfo pdf in the provided CD ROM Organization of the user manual Basic functions Leam about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos You will also leam how to connect your camera to your photo printer or TV Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings Appendixes Refer to error messages specifications and maintenance tips Leam about the options you can set in shooting mode 11 27 35 52 73 79 Indications used in this manual Smart Auto fa Program oj DIS p Photo Help Guide Gh Scene Es Movie oo Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes The W mode may not support functions for all scenes e g Adjusting
65. orrectly Format the card before using it Reset menus and shooting options Date and time Reset language and video output settings are not reset Yes No Language Select a language for the display text Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight saving time DST Beattie Set the date and time Set Date Type Select a date format Off dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd Settings 76 Camera settings menu Default fem Deserpion Specify how to name files e Reset Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card formatting a memory card or deleting all files e 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 File No ws The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and the default name of the first file is SAM_0001 The file number increases one at a time from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999 The folder number increases one at a time from OOPHOTO to 999PHOTO The maximum number of files that can be stored in one folder is 9999 The camera defines file names according to he Digital rule for Camera File system DCF standard If you change the names of files intentionally the camera may not play back he files Default e Select whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing Off Date Date amp Imprint Auto Power Off AF Lamp Video Ou
66. otice Appendixes 95 Glossary ACB Auto Contrast Balance This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your subject and the background AEB Auto Exposure Bracket This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly exposed image AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera s sensor pe Camera shake B If the camera is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash or using a faster shutter speed Alternately use a tripod the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camera Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition DCF Design rule for Camera File system A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of field The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be acceptably focused in a photograph Depth of field varies with lens
67. r photo Taking a self portrait shot Taking a smile shot 27 Detecting eye blinking Adjusting brightness and color 28 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 29 Compensating for backlighting ACB Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Photo Help Guide mode Using the Scene mode te Changing the metering option Using the Beauty Shot mode 80 Selecting a light source White balance Using the DIS mode a Using burst modes Using the Program mode a 82 Improving your photos Recording a video ae 82 Applying filter effects Recording voice memos 34 Adjusting your photos Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Contents Playback Editing Playing back Starting Playback mode Viewing photos Playing a video Playing voice memos Editing a photo Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying smart effects Correcting exposure problems Creating a print order DPOF Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files using Intelli studio Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac computer s Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 72
68. re before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion Vignetting A reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery outer edges compared to the center of the image Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image White balance color balance An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the primary colors red green and blue in an image The goal of adjusting the white balance or color balance is to correctly render the colors in an image Appendixes 99 Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Wg Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that he product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate hese items from other types of waste and recycle them 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 ake these items for en
69. ring files using Intelli studio You can easily transfer files on your camera to your computer by using Intelli studio The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 7 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data 2 Run Intelli studio 3 Turn on the camera e The computer recognizes the camera automatically LZ If the camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Computer 4 Select a folder on your computer to save new files e lf your camera has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear 5 Select Yes e New files are transferred to the computer Playback Editing 67 Using Intelli studio The Intelli studio allows you to play back and edit files You can also upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube For details select Help Help in the program 4 e You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing e You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera e Intelli studio supports the following formats Videos MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 AVI MJPEG Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF 4 Contents Manager f 2011 01 01 Folder
70. ry card e Do not bend drop or subject memory cards with heavy impact or pressure Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic ields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high emperature high humidity or corrosive substances Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or oreign substances If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memory card slot Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction e When you carry a memory card use a case to protect the card from electrostatic discharges e Transfer important data to other media such as a hard disk CD or DVD e When you use the camera for an extended period the memory card may become warm This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Appendixes 85 Camera maintenance About the battery Be sure to use rechargeable battery for reuse Available batteries for this camera are listed below Average shooting time Test conditions Number of photos when the battery is fully charged Battery specifications Approximately The battery life was measured under the following conditions in mode 110 min Model BP70A 220 photos 1 Set the flash option to Fill in take a single shot and zoom
71. s below O C battery capacity and battery life may decrease e Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures but will return to normal in milder temperatures Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage 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 and may cause a fire or electric shock If the indicator light is off make sure that the battery is inserted correctly If the camera is on while charging the battery may not fully charge Tum off the camera before charging the battery Do not use your camera when you charge the battery This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from he power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric shock Wait to turn on the camera until after the battery has charged for at least 10 minutes If you connect the camera to an external power source while he battery is depleted using some high energy consuming unctions will cause the camera to tum off To use the camera normally recharge the battery Appendixes 87 Camera maintenance Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Charge the battery until the indicator light tums green e Never dispose of batteries in a f
72. shooting in low light gn Auto The camera selects a proper flash setting for the scene it detects in the ea mode Shooting options 39 Shooting in the dark ton Dect Red eye Fix SG 5 4A he flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The subject should not move until the flash fires a second time The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis Slow Sync he flash fires and the shutter stays open longer Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring Fill in The flash always fires The camera adjusts light intensity automatically Red eye The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The camera reduces red eyes Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark 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 e Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection e Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash p 93 flight from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air tiny spots may appear in your photo Adjusting the ISO speed G The ISO speed is the measure of a film s sensitivity to lig
73. t Settings 77 Time The date and time is displayed on the bottom right comer of the photo Some printer models may not print the date and time e Set the camera to turn off automatically when you are not using it Off 1 min 3 min 5 min min e e Your settings will not change after replacing the battery 10 e The camera will not automatically tum off when itis connected to a computer or printer you are playing a slide show or videos you are recording a voice memo e Tum on an assistant light to help you focus in dark places Off On Set the video signal output according to your region e NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico e PAL supports only BDGH Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany England ltaly Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway Camera settings menu Default fem onsen Select the function to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer using a USB cable e Auto Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically e Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files USB Settings 78 Appendixes Refer to error messages specifications and maintenance tips Error messages aeea ae see oases 80 Camera maintenance eeeee 81 Cleaning your Camera e e e
74. the battery to major impacts such as abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use dropping it from high places of the battery and contact a service center Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by he methods described in this user manual Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose it to excessively warm environments such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Avoid storing or using the battery in hot humid places such as spas or shower enclosures Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces such as bedding carpets or electric blankets for a prolonged period When the device is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such as necklaces coins keys or watches Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement batteries Appendixes 89 Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 C 140 F or above Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids e Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight fire or any other source of excessive heat Disposal guidelines e Dispose of the battery with care e Do not dispose of the battery in a fire e Disposal regulations may differ by country or region Dispose of the
75. the exposure manually EV Available in the Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos Program DIS and may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the A f i exposure to get a better photo Movie modes PHA Darker Neutral 0 Brighter Icons used in this manual Additional information n Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons for example Shutter represents the shutter button Page number of related information The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step For example Select Shooting gt White Balance represents select Shooting and then select White Balance Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilization DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Exposure Value ISO Intemational Organization for Standardization WB White Balance Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter e Half press Shutter Press the shutter halfway down e Press Shutter Press the shutter all the way down Half press Shutter Press Shutter Subject background and composition e Subject The main object of a scene such as a person animal or still life e Background The objects around the subject e Composition The combination of a subject and background Background Composition Exposure Brightness The amo
76. unt 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 w DoE e Overexposure too bright Normal exposure Basic troubleshooting You can get answers to common questions Solve problems easily by setting shooting options Photos have dust Dust particles floating in e Set ISO speed option Photos are blurred This may be caused by The subject s eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash D appear red e Set the flash option to Red eye or Red eye Fix p 40 If the photo has already been taken select Red eye Fix in the edit menu p 62 he air may be captured in photos when using the flash spots e Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place s p 40 aking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly e Press Shutter halfway down to make sure the subject is focused p 25 e Use the W mode p 31 in more light the shutter speed slows io steady the camera and may result in camera shake Photos are blurred As the camera tries to le when shooting at This can make it difficult amp night e Select Night in the BE mode p 30 e Tum on the flash p 39 Set ISO speed options p 40 e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking uS Subjects come out When the l
77. vironmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics commitment to the sustainable development and social responsibility through eco driven business and management activities RoHS Compliant Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery retum systems 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 retum system This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 008 Appendixes 100 FCC notice e NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the imits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
78. xtended period of time Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera s internal components Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes The camera may over heat which may distort the camera or cause a fire If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera immediately disconnect all power sources such as the battery or charger and then contact a Samsung service center Caution situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment 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 Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement batteries Do not damage or heat the battery This may cause a fire or personal injuries Use only Samsung approved batteries chargers cables and accessories e Unauthorized batteries chargers cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode damage your camera or Cause injury e Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by unapproved batteries chargers cables or accessories Do not use batteries for unintended purposes This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not touch the flash while it fires The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin When you use AC charger turn off the camera before you disconnect the
79. you start familiarize yourself with your camera s parts and their functions Microphone POWER button Shutter button Speaker Flash AF assist light timer lamp Lens Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 13 Camera layout Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode e Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode Status lamp e Blinking When the camera is saving a photo or video being read by a computer or printer or out of focus e Steady When the camera is connecting to a computer or in focus MENU button Access options and settings menu or retum to the previous mode SMART button Press this button Select Cancel Smart Auto mode Display In Shooting mode While setting DISP Change the display option Move up Navigation Change the macro option Move down 4 Change the flash option Move left Change the timer option Move right dy USB and A V port OK Confirm the highlighted option or menu Accepts USB cable or AN cable G Playback Enter Playback mode 3 e Access options in Shooting mode 4 Function O unche e Delete files in Playback mode Basic functions 14 Inserting the battery and memory card Leam to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera Removing the battery and memory card er Push the card gently u
80. ype Choices Display all information about shooting e Hide information about shooting except the Shooting available number of photos or available recording time and the battery icon e Display all information about the current photo e Hide all information about the current file Playback e Display information about the current file except the shooting settings and captured date Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Sound Beep Sound an option Options Descrntion Off The camera does not emit any sounds The camera emits one of three sounds depending ven on the option you select Basic functions 21 Taking photos Leam how to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 5 Half press Shutter to focus e Agreen frame means the subject in focus 2 Press DISP or 4 to scroll to Mode and then press 2 e Ared frame means the subject is out of focus or OK fal oooo gt 3 Press DISP or to scroll to Smart Auto and then Fas i press 0K Por L zi G Program w DIS ae gt Photo Help Guide J Scene Movie 6 Press Shutter to take a photo menu Exit 4 Back See page 25 for tips to get clearer photos 4 Align your subject in the frame Basic functions 22 Taking photos Zooming

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