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Page 1: ...usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback Editing Appendixes Index U...

Page 2: ...f 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 Prevent damage to subjects eyes...

Page 3: ...clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with the memory card slot Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction Safet...

Page 4: ...ra malfunction or improper use Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure Do not use memory cards that have bee...

Page 5: ...o the OpenSourceInfo pdf in the provided CD ROM Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions 26 Learn h...

Page 6: ...tional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons for example Shutter represents the shutter button Page number of related information The order of options or menus you must select to...

Page 7: ...imal 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...

Page 8: ...down to make sure the subject is focused p 24 Use the mode p 31 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...

Page 9: ...the exposure brightness EV to adjust exposure 47 ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 47 Metering 48 AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures 50 Applyin...

Page 10: ...B 47 Changing the metering option 48 Selecting a light source White balance 48 Using burst modes 50 Improving your photos 51 Applying photo styles 51 Basic functions 11 Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 I...

Page 11: ...indows computer 67 Transferring files using Intelli studio 68 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 70 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 71 Transferring files to your M...

Page 12: ...harging the battery 16 Turning on your camera 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 T...

Page 13: ...the following items Camera Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items Optional accessories Camera case Memory card microSD US...

Page 14: ...ton AF assist light timer lamp Flash Speaker Microphone Lens Smart button Set to Smart mode Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playba...

Page 15: ...ortrait Forest etc Movie Record a video Button Description Access options or menus Navigation In Shooting mode While setting Change the display option Move up Change the macro option Move down Change...

Page 16: ...out of the slot Push the lock up to release the battery You can use the internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card in the corre...

Page 17: ...ent depending on the USB connection environment When charging the battery by connecting the USB extension cable to the computer charging may take longer Charging the battery Before using the camera fo...

Page 18: ...en plug it into an outlet It is recommended that you use a power adapter which is an optional component depending on the USB connection environment Turning on your camera Press POWER to turn your came...

Page 19: ...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 Pho...

Page 20: ...but some options are not available Going back to the previous menu Press again to go back to the previous menu Press Shutter to return to Shooting mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Use the navigation bu...

Page 21: ...ight Back Move 7 Press Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Press or to scroll to Program and then press Smart Auto Program DIS Scene Movie This mode allow...

Page 22: ...elect 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 pho...

Page 23: ...ress 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 Align your subject in the frame 4 Half press Shutter...

Page 24: ...r Digital zoom is not available when you use the in some scenes and modes and when you use Face Detection It may take longer to save a photo when you are using the digital zoom Zooming You can shoot c...

Page 25: ...cally Focus frame Press Shutter to take the photo if focus frame appears in green Change the frame and half press Shutter again if it appears in red Reducing camera shake Select the mode to reduce cam...

Page 26: ...nd 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...

Page 27: ...ng the frame guide 30 Using the Night mode 30 Using the DIS mode 31 Using the Program mode 32 Recording a video 32 Recording voice memos 34 Recording a voice memo 34 Adding a voice memo to a photo 34...

Page 28: ...of colorful subjects Appears when taking close up portraits of people Appears when the camera is stable on a tripod for example and the subject is motionless for a period of time This is available on...

Page 29: ...ght mode see Using the Night 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 4 Half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to t...

Page 30: ...distance will be set to Auto Macro Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Scene Beauty Shot 3 To make the subj...

Page 31: ...r closes Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Scene Night 3 Press 4 Select Shooting Long Time Shutter Using the frame guide When you want another perso...

Page 32: ...ot work in this mode If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry The DIS function may not work in a place where the lighting is brighter than that of a fluorescent lamp 5 Select the aper...

Page 33: ...Frame Rate a frame rate the number of frames per second As the frame rate increases action appears more natural but the file size also increases Using the Program mode In the Program mode you can set...

Page 34: ...ecord a video with sound Off Record a video without sound Zoom Mute The camera stops recording sound temporarily when you use the zoom 7 Press 8 Select Movie Stabilizer a stabilizer option Option Desc...

Page 35: ...ce Memo 3 Align your subject in the frame and then take a photo 4 Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo Press Shutter to stop recordi...

Page 36: ...djusting the focus area 43 Using face detection 44 Detecting faces 44 Taking a self portrait shot 45 Taking a smile shot 45 Detecting eye blinking 46 Adjusting brightness and color 47 Adjusting the ex...

Page 37: ...ons 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...

Page 38: ...e 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 1...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...lect 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 sce...

Page 41: ...ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject 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 Opt...

Page 42: ...1 4 ft 1 m when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 5 to 32 in 12 80 cm from the camera 2 1 4 to 3 1 4 ft 0 7 1 m when using the zoom Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 5 in 12 cm Farther...

Page 43: ...If the camera fails to fix the focus the focus frame changes to a red single line frame If you use this function you cannot set face detection and photo style options Using tracking auto focus Trackin...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...camera detects 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 an...

Page 46: ...lect Shooting Face Detection Smile Shot 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...

Page 47: ...d eyes it automatically takes two photos in succession 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Blink Detection Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen When...

Page 48: ...ACB is on You cannot set burst options when this feature is on Adjusting the exposure manually EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos may be too bright or dark In these cases y...

Page 49: ...ness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Metering an option Option Description Multi Your camera divides the scen...

Page 50: ...cally 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 Fluoresce...

Page 51: ...on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Drive an option Option Description Single Take a single photo Continuous While...

Page 52: ...stom 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...

Page 53: ...t 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 it...

Page 54: ...V 66 Transferring files to your Windows computer 67 Transferring files using Intelli studio 68 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 70 Disconnecting the camera for Windows X...

Page 55: ...ing 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 turn ons 2 Press or to s...

Page 56: ...ries such as date file type or week 1 In Playback mode rotate Zoom 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...

Page 57: ...e select the file you want to protect and then press Press again to cancel your selection Select Set 4 Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually 5 Press Viewing files as thumbnails Scan t...

Page 58: ...ngle files or all files at once You cannot delete protected files To delete a single file 1 In Playback mode select a file and then press 2 Select Yes to delete the file To delete multiple files 1 In...

Page 59: ...s in a slide show Interval Set the interval between photos This is available when you select Off in the Effect option See below Music Select a background audio Effect Select a transition effect Select...

Page 60: ...press Pause 2 Use the following buttons to control playback Press To Scan backward Pause or resume playback Scan forward Zoom left or right Adjust the volume level 4 Set the slide show effect 5 Selec...

Page 61: ...g playback 1 Press at the point where you want the new video to begin and then rotate Zoom right 2 Press to resume playback 3 Press at the point where you want the new video to end and then rotate Zoo...

Page 62: ...e 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...

Page 63: ...edited photos as new files Rotating a photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Rotate an option Back Right 90 Move Resizing photos 1 In Playback mode select a photo and the...

Page 64: ...ct 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 Vivi...

Page 65: ...press 2 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 increas...

Page 66: ...nt 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 c...

Page 67: ...can capture 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 4...

Page 68: ...OS 10 4 or later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable disk Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty Requirements for Intelli studi...

Page 69: ...ck mode press 2 Select Settings PC Software On 3 Turn off the camera 4 Connect your camera to your computer using the built in USB plug 5 Turn on the camera 6 Select Settings USB Computer If you set t...

Page 70: ...am If you install Intelli studio on your computer the program launches more quickly To install the program select Tool Install Intelli studio on PC You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfe...

Page 71: ...peratures below 0 C or at high temperatures above 40 C 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...

Page 72: ...files you want and drag or save them to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP The way to disconnect the built in USB plug for Windows Vista 7 is similar 1 If the status lamp on your ca...

Page 73: ...supported 2 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon If you set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the pop up window 3 Do...

Page 74: ...inting 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 mode press 2 Select Se...

Page 75: ...ngs 77 Error messages 80 Camera maintenance 81 Cleaning your camera 81 About memory cards 82 About the battery 83 Before contacting a service center 86 Camera specifications 89 FCC notice 94 Index 95...

Page 76: ...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 De...

Page 77: ...age Display Brightness 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...

Page 78: ...ons Date and time 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 Date Time Set S...

Page 79: ...PAL supports only BDGHI Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway Item Description File No S...

Page 80: ...r or printer Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files Select Mode Select a USB mode when you connect your camera to...

Page 81: ...emory card is not compatible with your camera Insert a microSDTM 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 for...

Page 82: ...s 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...

Page 83: ...Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 168 238 362 195 267 407 229 305 477 244 326 515 362 489 699 543 674 752 978 1 086 1 221 V i d e o s Approx 13 35 Approx 26 50 Approx 32 57 Approx 65 16 The record...

Page 84: ...the camera for 1 minute 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 Videos Approx 90 min Record videos at 640 X 480 resolution and 30 fps The figures above are based on Samsung s standards Your results may differ dependin...

Page 85: ...t 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...

Page 86: ...g so may cut the USB cable or cause poor contact Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any sharp object Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces Avoid exposing the batt...

Page 87: ...e the flash in the or some modes The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity This is not a malfunction The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the displa...

Page 88: ...USB plug and connect it again Situation Suggested remedies The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again The camera screen works poorly If you use your camera at low tempe...

Page 89: ...use the Intelli studio p 67 Make sure that the built in USB plug is connected correctly Intelli studio is not functioning properly End Intelli studio and restart the program You cannot use Intelli st...

Page 90: ...ng on battery condition Shake reduction Digital Image Stabilization DIS Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 81 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 12 2 mega pixels Total pixels Approx 12 4 mega pixels Lens Fo...

Page 91: ...Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust ACB Red eye Fix Face Retouch Brightness Contrast Saturation Add Noise Effect Shooting mode Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm...

Page 92: ...conditions and camera settings Interface Digital output connector USB 2 0 Audio output Mono Internal speaker Mono Microphone Video output NTSC PAL selectable DC power input connector 4 2 V Voice recor...

Page 93: ...ource may differ depending on your region Dimensions W x H x D 97 8 57 17 9 mm excluding protrusions Weight 122 g without battery and memory card Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 5 85 S...

Page 94: ...ns of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the Eu...

Page 95: ...y one or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differe...

Page 96: ...tion Blink Detection 46 Normal 44 Self Portrait 45 Smile Shot 45 Facial brightness 29 Beauty Shot mode 29 Blink detection 46 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 50 Continuous 50 Motion capture 50 C Camera...

Page 97: ...ack mode 54 Printing photos 73 Print order 65 Program mode 32 Protecting files 56 Q Quick View 76 R Recording M Macro 41 Maintenance 81 Memory card Capacity 82 microSD 82 MENU button 14 Metering Cente...

Page 98: ...56 by category 55 on TV 66 Slide show 58 Voice memo Playing 60 Recording 34 Volume 76 W White Balance 48 Camera 77 Display 76 Sound 76 Shooting mode DIS 31 Movie 32 Program 32 Scene 28 Smart Auto 27 S...

Page 99: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsungimaging com or http www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries...

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