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Page 1: ...s detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Click a topic Basic Troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback Editing Settings Appendixes Index ...

Page 2: ...he 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 sunligh...

Page 3: ...a or cause injury 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 power to the AC charg...

Page 4: ...arts 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 your cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Information sto...

Page 5: ...oncerning its use You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions 26 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options 37 Learn about the options you can set in ...

Page 6: ...ation Abbreviations used in this manual Abbreviation Definition ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilization DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Exposure Value ISO International Organization for Standardization WB White Balance Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto Program DIS Scene Movie Shooting mode icons These ic...

Page 7: ...nimal or still life Background the objects around the subject Composition the combination of a subject and background Background Subject Composition Exposure Brightness The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure You can alter the exposure with shutter speed aperture value and ISO speed By altering the exposure your photos will be darker or lighter Normal exposure Overexpos...

Page 8: ...ay down to make sure the subject is focused p 24 Use the mode p 30 Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the camera tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake Turn on the flash p 41 Set ISO speed options p 42 Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Select Night in the mode p 33 Subjects come out ...

Page 9: ...osure brightness EV to adjust exposure 49 ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 49 Metering 50 AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures 52 Applying a different effect Photo styles to apply tones 53 Image adjust to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast 54 Reducing camera shake mode 30 Viewing files by category in Smart Album 57 Deleting all files on ...

Page 10: ...Adjusting the exposure manually EV 49 Compensating for backlighting ACB 49 Changing the metering option 50 Selecting a White Balance Setting 50 Basic functions 11 Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 16 Charging the battery 16 Turning on your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting optio...

Page 11: ...o your Windows computer 69 Transferring files using Intelli studio 70 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 72 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 73 Transferring files to your Mac computer 74 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 75 Settings 76 Camera settings menu 77 Accessing the settings menu 77 Sound 78 Display 78 Settings 79 Appendixes 82 Error message...

Page 12: ...tery 16 Turning on your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo 24 Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting ...

Page 13: ...lightly from the items shipped with your product Purchase Samsung approved optional items that are compatible with your camera at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera We are not responsible for any damages caused by using items from other manufacturers Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A V cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card adapter ...

Page 14: ...rize yourself with your camera s parts and their functions Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Shutter button POWER button AF assist light timer lamp Flash Speaker Lens Microphone USB and A V port Accepts USB cable or A V cable ...

Page 15: ...image is out of focus or there is a problem charging the battery Green When the camera is connecting to a computer or in focus Red Charging the battery Display Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode Adjust volume in Playback mode MODE button Open the list of shooting modes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera autom...

Page 16: ... memory card adapter To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card reader insert the card into an adapter You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a 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 Memory card Battery Insert a memory card with the gold ...

Page 17: ... camera Turning on your camera Press to turn your camera on or off The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time p 17 Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding for about 3 seconds the camera does not emit any camera sounds Status Lamp Red light on Ch...

Page 18: ... to Time Zone and press or 5 Press or to select a time zone and press To set the daylight saving time press Back London DST Time Zone 6 Press or to select Date Time Set and press or 7 Press or to select an item Language Eng Time Zone Lon Date Time Set 12 Back Set 8 Press or to set the date and time and press 9 Press or to select Date Type and press or Language Eng Time Zone Lon Date Time Set Date ...

Page 19: ...the mode you select or the options you set Icon Description Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option Timer option Auto focus option Face detection A Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Available number of photos Available recording time...

Page 20: ...ng but some options are not available Going back to the previous menu Press again to go back to the previous menu Half press Shutter to return to the Shooting mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu To move up or down press or To move left or right press or 3 Press to confirm the highlighted option or menu ...

Page 21: ...ylight Back Move 7 Press Example Selecting a White Balance option in the mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Press or to scroll to Program and then press Smart Auto Program DIS Scene Movie This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting 3 Press Shooting Sound Display Settings Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Face Detection Focus Area Exit Change 4 Press or to scroll to Shooti...

Page 22: ...select Changing the display type Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode Each type displays different shooting or playback information Press repeatedly to change a display type Show all photographic information Modes Display Type Choices Shooting Display all information about shooting Hide information about shooting except the available number of photos or available recording time and ...

Page 23: ...scroll to Smart Auto and then press Smart Auto Program DIS Scene Movie This mode recognizes the scene automatically 3 Align your subject in the frame 4 Half press Shutter to focus A green frame means the subject in focus A red frame means the subject is out of focus 5 Press Shutter to take a photo See page 24 for tips to get clearer photos ...

Page 24: ...acking AF option If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom the photo quality may deteriorate Zooming You can shoot close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 5X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom By using both you can zoom in up to 15 times Press Zoom right to zoom in on your subject Press Zoom left to zoom out Zoom out Zoom in Zoom ratio Zoom is not available if the focus is set to ...

Page 25: ...cally Focus frame Press Shutter to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green Change the composition and halfpress Shutter again if the focus frame appears in red Reducing camera shake Select the mode to reduce camera shake digitally p 30 When is displayed Camera shake When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off The aperture remains open longer and it may b...

Page 26: ...nd the subject is too bright the subject is shiny or reflective 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 When you take photos in low light Turn o...

Page 27: ...the Beauty Shot mode 31 Using the frame guide 32 Using the long time shutter in the Night mode 33 Recording a video 34 Recording voice memos 36 Recording a voice memo 36 Adding a voice memo to a photo 36 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo ...

Page 28: ...aking close up photos 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 Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Smart Auto 3 Align your subject in the frame The camera selects a scene automatically An appropriate s...

Page 29: ...e 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 mode depending on the subject s movement In mode the camera consumes more battery power because it changes settings...

Page 30: ...ions refer to Shooting options on page 37 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo 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 ...

Page 31: ...utter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo The digital zoom does not work in this mode If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry The DIS function may not work where the lighting is brighter than that of a fluorescent lamp Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions ...

Page 32: ...To hide facial imperfections press 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Scene a scene Beauty Shot Frame Guide Night Portrait Children Landscape Close Up This mode is appropriate for taking pictures of faces To change the scene mode press and then select Scene a scene For the Beauty Shot mode see Using the Beauty Shot mode on page 31 For the Frame Guide mode see Using the frame guide on page 32 For th...

Page 33: ...n press Shutter Transparent guides appear on the left and right of the frame Cancel Frame OK 4 Ask another person to take a photo The person aligns the subject in the frame using the guides and then presses Shutter to take the photo 5 To cancel the guides press 6 Select Shooting Face Retouch an option Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections Level 2 Back Move 7 Align your ...

Page 34: ...prevent blurry photos Using the long time shutter in the Night mode Use the Night mode to take a photo with options for preset for shooting at night Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Scene Night 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In Night m...

Page 35: ... up to 2 hours in length The camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files Some memory cards may not support high definition recording If this case occurs set a lower resolution for your camera setting Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high resolution videos To record high resolution videos use memory cards with faster write speeds 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Movie 3 Press...

Page 36: ...ng a video Stop Pause 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 to pause while recording Press it again to resume ...

Page 37: ...he frame and then take a photo Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo 4 Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo before the 10 seconds are up You cannot add voice memos to photos if you set continuous options Recording a voice memo 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Voice Record 3 Press Shutter to record You can record v...

Page 38: ...4 Adjusting the focus area 45 Using face detection 46 Detecting faces 46 Taking a self portrait shot 47 Taking a smile shot 47 Detecting eye blinking 48 Adjusting brightness and color 49 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 49 Compensating for backlighting ACB 49 Changing the metering option 50 Selecting a White Balance Setting 50 Using burst modes 52 Improving your photos 53 Applying photo styles 5...

Page 39: ...e photos in normal quality The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Selecting a resolution 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 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Photo Size an option Option ...

Page 40: ...Depending on the face detection option you have selected the timer function or some timer options may not be available 1 In Shooting mode press Off 2 Select an option Option Description Off The timer is not active 10 Sec Takes a photo in 10 seconds 2 Sec Takes a photo in 2 seconds Double Takes a photo in 10 seconds and then takes another 2 seconds later Motion Timer Detects the subject s movement ...

Page 41: ...e more than 10 ft 3 m away from the camera your movements are too subtle there is too much light or backlight Using the motion timer 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select 3 Press Shutter 4 Stand within 10 ft 3 m of the camera within 6 seconds after pressing Shutter 5 Make a motion such as waving your arms to activate the timer The AF assist light timer lamp starts to blink rapidly when the camera dete...

Page 42: ...elect an option Option Description Off The flash does not fire The camera displays the camera shake warning when you are shooting in low light Auto The camera selects a proper flash setting for the scene it detects in the mode Preventing red eye If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark a red glow may appear in the person s eyes To prevent this select Red eye or Red eye Fix ...

Page 43: ...and lighting The higher ISO speed you select the more image noise you may get When you select Motion Capture the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto Option Description Red eye Fix The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis Slow Sync The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer Select this when you want to capt...

Page 44: ...era Farther than 39 in 100 cm when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 2 to 32 in 5 80 cm from the camera Auto Macro Automatically focus on a subject farther than 2 in 5 cm Farther than 39 in 100 cm when using the zoom The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Using macro Use macro to take close up photos of subjects such as flowers or insects Refer to macro options in Using auto f...

Page 45: ... when you half press Shutter If you do not press the focus frame will be in the center of the screen Tracking a subject may fail when the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same the camera shakes excessively When tracking a subject fails the focus frame will ap...

Page 46: ...o your subject s location in the scene 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Focus Area an option Option Description Center AF Focus on the center Suitable when subjects are located in the center Multi AF Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas Tracking AF Focus on and track the subject p 44 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode ...

Page 47: ...ognizes any number of faces the focus automatically tracks the motion of those faces 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 it is too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subje...

Page 48: ...When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily 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 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Self Portrait 3 When you hear a beep press Shutter If you turn Volume off in the sound settings the camera will not emit a ...

Page 49: ...options 48 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes it automatically takes two photos in succession 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Blink Detection ...

Page 50: ...The ACB feature is not available when you set continuous options Adjusting the exposure manually EV 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 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie EV 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure Once you adjust the exposure...

Page 51: ...nd lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie Metering an option Option Description Multi Your camera divides the scene into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area Suitable for general photos Spot Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame If a subject i...

Page 52: ...B Automatically sets the white balance based on the lighting conditions Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Fluorescent_H Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three way fluorescent light Fluorescent_L Select when shooting under white fluorescent light Tungsten Select when taking indoor phot...

Page 53: ...on the face detection option you selected some continuous options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Drive an option Option Description Single Take a single photo Continuous While you are pressing Shutter the camera takes photos continuously The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card Motion Capture While you are pressing Shutter the camera ta...

Page 54: ... Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to your photos such as Soft Vivid or Forest Soft Vivid Forest 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie Photo Style Selector an option Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone If you use this function you cannot set fa...

Page 55: ...st sharpness and saturation of your photos 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Image Adjust 3 Select an adjustment option Contrast Sharpness Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item Contrast option Description Decrease the color and brightness Increase the color and brightness Sharpness option Description Soften the edges on your photos Suitable for editing the photos on your...

Page 56: ...TV 68 Transferring files to your Windows computer 69 Transferring files using Intelli studio 70 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 72 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 73 Transferring files to your Mac computer 74 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 75 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos Also ...

Page 57: ...rting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera 1 Press The most recent file you have taken or recorded is displayed If the camera is off it will turn on and display the most recent file 2 Press or to scroll through files Press and hold to scroll through files quickly You may not be able to edit or play back ﬁles that were captured with other cameras due to uns...

Page 58: ... mode rotate Zoom to the left 2 Press 3 Select a category Type Date Color Week Back Set Option Description 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 Video file information Play Capture Icon Description Video file Video length ...

Page 59: ...n to the previous mode Filter To Do this Scroll through files Press or Delete files Press and then select Yes When selecting Color Etc is shown if color is not extracted It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and recognize files 4 Press or to scroll through files Press and hold to scroll through files quickly 5 Press to return to the normal view ...

Page 60: ... files you want to delete and then press Press again to cancel your selection 4 Press 5 Select Yes Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion 1 In Playback mode press 2 Select File Options Protect Select 3 To protect all files select All Lock 4 To protect a single file select the file you want to protect and then press Press again to cancel your selection Select Set Protected fil...

Page 61: ...en The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution Trim To Do this Move the enlarged area Press or Trim the enlarged photo Press and then select Yes The trimmed photo is saved as a new file To delete all files 1 In Playback mode press 2 Select File Options Delete All Yes All unprotected files are deleted Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a ...

Page 62: ...t a slide show effect option Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects Option Description Start Set whether or not to repeat the slide show Play Repeat Images Select the photos you want to view as a slide show All View all photos in a slide show Date View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show Select View selected photos in a slide show Interval Set the interval between phot...

Page 63: ...ds long The camera saves the edited video as a new file Capturing an image during playback 1 Press 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 a video You can play a video capture an image from a video or crop a video 1 In Playback mode select a video and then press Pause 2 Use the ...

Page 64: ...oom left or right Adjust the volume Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select File Options Voice memo On 3 Press Shutter to record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo 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 ...

Page 65: ...ting a photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Rotate an option Back Right 90 Move The rotated photo will be saved as the same file not a new file Resizing photos 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Resize an option Select to save the photo as a start image p 78 Back 2048 X 1536 Move Available options differ depending on the size of the selec...

Page 66: ...ect a color R Red G Green B Blue Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to the photo such as Soft Vivid or Forest Soft Vivid Forest 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Photo Style Selector an option Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone Back Soft Move ...

Page 67: ...Select Edit Image Adjust Red eye Fix Hiding facial imperfections 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch 3 Select a level As the number increases the face becomes clearer Adjusting brightness contrast saturation 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image Adjust 3 Select an adjustment option Icon Description Brightness Contr...

Page 68: ...patible printers Creating a print order DPOF Select photos to be printed and set options such as the number of copies or paper size You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format or you can print photos directly through a DPOF compatible printer at home Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off so be aware of the dimensions of your phot...

Page 69: ...photos or videos while the camera is connected to a TV 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select Settings Video Out 3 Select a video signal output according to your country or region See Video Out on page 80 4 Turn off your camera and TV 5 Connect your camera to your TV using the A V cable Video Audio 6 Turn on your TV and then select the video output mode using the TV remote control 7 Turn on...

Page 70: ... 7 for you to connect the camera as a removable disk Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty Requirements Item Requirements CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 2 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 2 6 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB and above recommended OS Windows XP SP2 Vista 7 Hard disk capacity 250 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Others 1024 X 768 pixels...

Page 71: ... on the camera When the Intelli studio installation pop up appears on the computer screen follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Once the Intelli studio is installed on your computer the computer recognizes the camera and launches the Intelli studio automatically If you set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer in the pop up window 6 Select a folder on your computer...

Page 72: ...it ﬁles For details select Help Help from the program toolbar You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing 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 7 3 4 5 6 9 14 15 11 10 2 1 8 13 12 ...

Page 73: ... of data Icon Description 1 Open menus 2 Display files in the selected folder 3 Change to the Photo edit mode 4 Change to the Video edit mode 5 Change to the Sharing mode You can send files by email or upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list 7 Select a file type 8 View files of the selected folder on your computer 9 Show or hide files of th...

Page 74: ...d 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 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking wait until it stops 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen 3 Click the pop up message 4 Click the message box that indicates the camera can be removed safely 5 Remove the USB cable The ...

Page 75: ...camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon If you set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer in the pop up window 4 Double click the removable disk icon 5 Transfer photos or videos to the computer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera...

Page 76: ... thumbnail prints Type Select the type of paper 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 Some options are not supported by some printers 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select Settings USB 3 Select Printer 4 With the printer on connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable 5 Turn on your cam...

Page 77: ...Camera settings menu 77 Accessing the settings menu 77 Sound 78 Display 78 Settings 79 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings ...

Page 78: ...revious screen Accessing the settings menu 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select a menu Shooting Sound Display Settings Exit Change Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Menu Description Sound Set various camera sounds and the volume p 78 Display Customize the display settings such as start image and brightness p 78 Settings Change the settings for the camera system such as ...

Page 79: ...rightness Adjust the brightness of the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode Off 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec Sound Default Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of any sound Off Low Medium High Start Sound Select the sound the camera emits when you t...

Page 80: ... 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 Date Time Set Set the date and time Date Type Select a date format yyyy mm dd mm dd yyyy dd mm yyyy Off Item Description Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds the camera automatically switches to Power save mode Off On In Po...

Page 81: ...rea Taiwan Mexico PAL supports only BDGHI Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark England Finland France Germany Italy Kuwait Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Item Description File No Specify how to name files Reset Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card formatting a memory card or deleting all files Series Set the...

Page 82: ...Manually select the USB mode when you connect your camera to a device Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files PC Software Set Intelli studio to launch automatically when you connect your camera to your computer Off On Open Source License Open Source License relevant information is shown ...

Page 83: ... camera 84 Using or storing the camera 85 About memory cards 86 About the battery 88 Before contacting a service center 92 Camera specifications 95 Glossary 98 FCC notice 102 Index 103 Appendixes Refer to error messages specifications and maintenance tips ...

Page 84: ...ur camera Insert an appropriate memory card DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and then format the card p 79 File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung service center Low Battery Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Error message Sugg...

Page 85: ... 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 Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently ...

Page 86: ... use it on beaches or in other similar areas Your camera is not waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory card with wet hands Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera Storing for extended period of time When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material as silica gel Remove the batteries from your camer...

Page 87: ...e memory card Turn on the camera to use it again While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to turn on the color of the display may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the ...

Page 88: ...mat the memory card with your camera Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while the lamp is blinking as this may damage your data When the lifespan of a memory card has expired you cannot store any more photos on the card Use a new memory card Do not bend drop or subject memory cards with heavy impact or pressure Memory...

Page 89: ...ubstances Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign 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 When you carry a memory card use a c...

Page 90: ...actual usage Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Low battery message When the battery charge has fully discharged the battery icon will turn red and the Low Battery message will appear Notes about usinging the battery Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0º C 32º F or above 40º C 104º F Extreme temperature...

Page 91: ... the battery is fully charged the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery until the status lamp turns off If the status lamp blinks in red or does not illuminate reconnect the cable or remove the battery and insert it again If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too h...

Page 92: ...essly or improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery handling The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by th...

Page 93: ...mera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance The flash does not work The flash option may be set to Off p 41 You cannot use the flash in the or some modes The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity This is not a malfunction Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera Make sure that the battery is inserted M...

Page 94: ...ion may be interrupted by static electricity Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Situation Suggested remedies The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings menu p 79 The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again The camera display responds poorly If you use your camera at very low temperatures it may cause the camera screen to m...

Page 95: ...d use the Intelli studio p 70 Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly Intelli studio is not functioning properly End Intelli studio and restart the program You cannot use Intelli studio on Macintosh computers Make sure that PC Software is set to On in the settings menu p 81 Depending on your computer s specifications and environment the program may not launch automatically In this case...

Page 96: ...g on battery condition Shake reduction Digital Image Stabilization DIS Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 81 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 14 2 mega pixels Total pixels Approx 14 4 mega pixels Lens Focal length Samsung 5X Zoom Lens f 4 9 24 5 mm 35 mm film equivalent 27 135 mm F stop range F3 5 W F5 9 T Digital zoom Still image mode 1 0X 3 0X Play mode 1 0X 12 5X depending on image size Display Typ...

Page 97: ...c Storage Media Internal memory About 37MB External memory Optional SD card 1 2 GB guaranteed SDHC card up to 16 GB guaranteed Effect Photo shooting mode Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust 5 Levels Sharpness Contrast Saturation Video shooting mode Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custo...

Page 98: ...studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice File format Photo JPEG DCF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 Video AVI MJPEG Audio WAV Image size For 1GB SD Super Fine Fine Normal 4320 X 3240 157 222 350 4000 X 3000 168 238 363 3984 X 2656 195 222 408 3968 X 2232 230 306 478 3264 X 2448 244 326 516 2592 X 1944 311 490 576 2048 X 1536 490 676 754 1024 X 768 979 1088 1224 These figu...

Page 99: ...ally 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 var...

Page 100: ...sor 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 ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At high...

Page 101: ... present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images 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 aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter...

Page 102: ...be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return 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...

Page 103: ...ne or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible f...

Page 104: ...r messages 83 Exposure 49 F Face detection Blink Detection 48 Normal 46 Self Portrait 47 Smile Shot 47 Beauty Shot mode 31 Blink detection 48 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 52 Continuous 52 Motion capture 52 C Camera shake 24 Capturing an image from a video 62 Cleaning Body 84 Display 84 Lens 84 D Date Time Set 79 Date Type 79 Deleting files 59 A ACB in Playback mode 66 in Shooting mode 49 Adjust...

Page 105: ...mode 53 PictBridge 75 Playback button 16 Playback mode 56 Printing photos 75 Print order 67 Program mode 29 Protecting files 59 L Light source White balance 50 Long time shutter 33 M Macro 43 Maintenance 84 Memory card Capacity 87 MENU button 14 Metering Center weighted 50 Multi 50 Spot 50 MJPEG Motion JPEG 96 MODE button 14 Motion Timer 40 Muting Video 34 G Glossary 98 H Half pressing 6 I Icons 1...

Page 106: ... 80 Viewing files as thumbnails 58 by category 57 on TV 68 Slide show 61 Voice memo Playing 63 Recording 36 Volume 78 S Scene mode 31 Self Portrait 47 Service center 92 Settings Accessing 77 Camera 79 Display 78 Sound 78 Shooting mode DIS 30 Program 29 Scene 31 Smart Auto 27 Shutter speed 33 Slide show 61 Smart Album 57 Smart Auto mode 27 Smile shot 47 Start image 64 78 Index ...

Page 107: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries ...

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