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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 User Manual PL200 PL201 Click a topic ...

Page 2: ...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 Prevent damage to subjects eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity closer than 1 m 3 ft to people or animals Using the flash too close to your subject s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage Handle and dispose of b...

Page 3: ...ard 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 Safety precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Do not allow your camera to get wet liquids can cause serious damage Do not handle your camera with wet hands Water damage to your ...

Page 4: ...era 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 been formatted by other cameras or by a computer Reformat the memory card with your camera Never use a damaged charger battery or memory card Use only Samsung approved accessories Using incompatible acc...

Page 5: ...to 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 how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options 35 Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Playback Editing 53 Learn how to play back phot...

Page 6: ...rmation 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 White Balance represents select Shooting and then select White Balance Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Abbreviation Definition ACB Auto Contrast Balance AE...

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: ... 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 steady the camera and may result in camera shake Select Night in the mode p 30 Turn on the flash p 39 Set ISO speed options p 40 Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Subjects come out to...

Page 9: ...htness 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 Applying a different effect Photo styles to apply tones 51 Image adjustment to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast 52 Reducing camera shake Optical Image Stabilization OIS 23 mode 31 Viewing files by category in Smart Al...

Page 10: ...ing for backlighting ACB 47 Changing the metering option 48 Selecting a light source White balance 48 Using burst modes 50 Improving your photos 51 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 Learning icons 17 Selecting options 18 Setting the display an...

Page 11: ...les to your Windows computer 67 Transferring files using Intelli studio 69 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 71 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 72 Transferring files to your Mac computer 73 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 74 Appendixes 75 Camera settings menu 76 Accessing the settings menu 76 Sound 77 Display 77 Settings 78 Error messages 81 Ca...

Page 12: ...attery 16 Turning on your camera 16 Learning icons 17 Selecting options 18 Setting the display and sound 20 Changing the display type 20 Setting the sound 20 Taking photos 21 Zooming 22 Reducing camera shake OIS 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo 24 Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting ...

Page 13: ...ct box for the following items Camera AC adapter USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items Optional accessories Camera case Memory cards A V cable Battery charger ...

Page 14: ...y chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Shutter button POWER button AF assist light timer lamp Flash Speaker Lens Microphone 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 Playback mode Adjust volume in Playback mode ...

Page 15: ...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 the flash option Move left Change the timer option Move right Confirm the highlighted option or menu Playback Enter Playback mode Function Access options in Shooting mode Delete files in Playback mode Status ...

Page 16: ...pull it out of the slot Push the lock up to release the battery You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device 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 Memory card Battery Battery lock Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing up Insert the...

Page 17: ...accesses Playback mode immediately When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding for about 5 seconds the camera does not emit any camera sounds Charging the battery Before using the camera for the first time you must charge the battery Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully char...

Page 18: ...ge according to 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 Availabl...

Page 19: ... 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 buttons to scroll to an option or menu To move left or right press or To move up or down press or EV Back Move 3 Press to confirm the highlighted option or menu ...

Page 20: ...ght 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 DUAL IS 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 Sho...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...ess or to scroll to Program and then press Smart Auto Program DUAL IS Scene Movie This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting 3 Align your subject in the frame 4 Half press Shutter to focus A green frame means the subject in focus 5 Press Shutter to take a photo See page 24 for tips to get clearer photos ...

Page 23: ... The 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 close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 7X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom By using both you can zoom in up to 35 times Rotate Zoom right to zoom in on your subject Rotate Zoom left...

Page 24: ...vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod If the camera is hit or dropped the display will be blurry If this occurs turn off the camera and then turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly In some scene modes the OIS function is unavailable Reducing camera shake OIS Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode Before correction After correction 1 In Sho...

Page 25: ...he photo if the focus frame appears in green Change the frame and half press Shutter again if it appears in red Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically p 23 Select the mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally p 31 When is displayed Camera shake When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off The ...

Page 26: ...ind 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 When you take photos in low light Turn on the flash p...

Page 27: ...g the frame guide 30 Using the Night mode 30 Using the DUAL IS 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 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo ...

Page 28: ...s 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 only when you are shooting in the dark Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings ba...

Page 29: ... For the Night 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 take the photo If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode appears and the camera uses default settings Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending...

Page 30: ...s 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 subject s skin tone appear lighter face only press and then go to Step 4 To hide facial imperfections press and then go to Step 5 4 Select Shooting Face Tone an option Select a higher setting to make ski...

Page 31: ...tter 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 person to take a photo of you you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature The frame guide helps the other person take a photo of you by showing part of the pre composed scene 1 In Shooting mo...

Page 32: ...cts the photo optically only if the light source is brighter than fluorescent light If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes p 23 5 Select the aperture value or shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture Auto Auto Back Move 6 Select an option If you select Auto the camera adjusts...

Page 33: ...r video with the sounds the OIS makes when operating 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Movie 3 Press 4 Select Movie 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 60 FPS is available only when you set the video resolution to 320 x 240 Using the Program mode In the Program mode you can set various opti...

Page 34: ...ause while recording Press it again to resume Stop Pause 5 Press 6 Select Movie Voice a sound option Option Description On Record a video with sound Off Record a video without sound Zoom Mute The camera stops recording sound temporarily when you use the zoom 7 Set other options as desired For options refer to Shooting options 8 Press Shutter to start recording 9 Press Shutter again to stop recordi...

Page 35: ...ice 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 recording a voice memo before the 10 seconds are up Recording a voice memo 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Voice Record 3 Press Shutter to record You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in l...

Page 36: ...Adjusting 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 exposure manually EV 47 Compensating for backlighting ACB 47 Changing the metering option 48 Selecting a light source White balance 48 Using burst modes 50 Improving your photos 51 Applying photo style...

Page 37: ...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 Description 4320 X 3240 Pri...

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 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 your movement and then takes a photo p...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...e 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 Option Description Red eye Fix The 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 advan...

Page 42: ... 59 in 150 cm when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 2 to 32 in 5 80 cm from the camera 28 in to 59 in 70 cm 150 cm when using the zoom Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 2 in 5 cm Farther than 28 in 70 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 option...

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 Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject even when you are moving 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF 3 Focus on the subject you want to track and then pr...

Page 44: ...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 42 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode ...

Page 45: ...r 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 and Blink Detection it is too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject is in backlit or the lighting condition is unstable the sub...

Page 46: ...elect 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 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 ...

Page 47: ...ed 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 blink detection fails the Picture taken with eyes closed message appears Take another photo ...

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 you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo Darker Neutral 0 Brighter 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting EV 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure Once you adjust the exposure the setti...

Page 49: ...tness 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 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 is ...

Page 50: ...ically 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 photos under ...

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 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 takes ...

Page 52: ... 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 Photo Style Selector an option Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone If you use this function you cannot set face detect...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...TV 66 Transferring files to your Windows computer 67 Transferring files using Intelli studio 69 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 71 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 72 Transferring files to your Mac computer 73 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 74 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos You w...

Page 55: ...ting 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 scroll through files Press and hold to scroll through files quickly If you want to view files stored in the internal memory remove your memory card The camera will not properly play back files that ar...

Page 56: ...ories 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 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 cate...

Page 57: ...ile select the file you want to protect and then press Press again to cancel your selection Select Set 5 Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually 6 Press Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files In Playback mode rotate Zoom left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails Rotate Zoom right to return to the previous mode Filter To Do this Scroll through files Press or Delete files Press...

Page 58: ...ingle 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 Playback mode press 2 Select Multiple Delete 3 Select the files you want to delete and then press Press again to cancel your selection 4 Press 5 Select Yes To delete all files 1 In Playback mode pres...

Page 59: ...os 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 Off for no effects Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show Enlarging a photo In Playback mode rotate Zoom right to enlarge a photo Rotate Zoom left to shrink a photo...

Page 60: ...n 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 Select Start Play To loop the slide show select Repeat Press to pause or resume the slide show To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode press and then or ...

Page 61: ...ng 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 Zoom right 4 Select Yes The original video must be at least 10 seconds 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...

Page 62: ...le 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 memo and then press Press to pause or resume playback ...

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 then press 2 Select Edit Resize an option Select to save the photo as a start image p 77 Back 2048 X 1536 Move Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo ...

Page 64: ...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 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 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 Brightness Contrast Satu...

Page 66: ...int 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 photos You cannot set the DPOF for...

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 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 your camera...

Page 68: ...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 studio 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 CD ROM d...

Page 69: ...ert the installation CD in a compatible CD ROM drive 2 When the setup screen is appears click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation 3 Select the programs to install and then follow the onscreen instructions 4 Click Exit to complete the installation and then restart your computer ...

Page 70: ...es The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data The battery charges while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 2 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically If the camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Computer 3 Select a folder on your computer to save new files to If your camera has no new files the pop up window for sa...

Page 71: ...nstall 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 Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera Intelli studio supports the following formats Videos MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 AVI MJPEG Pho...

Page 72: ...y 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 the connected camera 10 View files of the selecte...

Page 73: ...OTO 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 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 Remove the USB cable The camera may not be removed safely when ...

Page 74: ... the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon If the camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Computer 3 Double click the removable disk icon 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer 1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light into your camera If t...

Page 75: ...Create 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 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 camera Th...

Page 76: ...ings 78 Error messages 81 Camera maintenance 82 Cleaning your camera 82 About memory cards 83 About the battery 84 Before contacting a service center 87 Camera specifications 90 FCC notice 95 Index 96 Appendixes Refer to settings error messages specifications and maintenance tips ...

Page 77: ...previous 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 77 Display Customize the display settings such as start image and brightness p 77 Settings Change the settings for the camera system such as...

Page 78: ...image 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 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 e...

Page 79: ...ions 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 Set the date and time Date Type Select a date format Off dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd Item Description Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds the camera automatically switches to P...

Page 80: ...o 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 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 file number to follow the previous...

Page 81: ...the function to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer using a USB cable Auto Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files ...

Page 82: ...ed The inserted memory card is not compatible with your 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 78 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...

Page 83: ...ns 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 then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and then wipe gently ...

Page 84: ...prox 13 49 Approx 27 9 Approx 20 41 Approx 40 45 Approx 40 23 Approx 76 37 Approx 138 58 The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use SD Secure Digital or SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards Terminal Label front Write protect switch You can prevent...

Page 85: ... 30 seconds and repeat for 5 minutes Then turn off the camera for 1 minute 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 Videos Approx 50 min Record videos at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and 30 fps The figures above are based on Samsung s standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time About the battery Use only Samsung approve...

Page 86: ...the camera before charging the battery Do not pull the power supply s cord to disconnect its plug from the power outlet This may cause a fire or electric shock You can turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 minutes Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green If the indicator light blinks in orang...

Page 87: ...ssly 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 your manufacturer Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by th...

Page 88: ...se 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 display settings menu p 78 Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera Make sure that the battery is inserted Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Charge the battery The power turns ...

Page 89: ...le 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 temperatures it can cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor For better performance of your camera screen use your camera at normal temperatures The memory card has an error The memory card has not been...

Page 90: ... files play on your computer install and use the Intelli studio p 67 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 Depending on your computer s specification and environments the program may not launch automatically In this case click Start My Computer In...

Page 91: ...ndition Shake reduction DUAL IS Optical Image Stabilization OIS Digital Image Stabilization DIS Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 76 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 14 2 mega pixels Total pixels Approx 14 4 mega pixels Lens Focal length Samsung 7X Zoom Lens f 5 6 39 2 mm 35 mm film equivalent 31 217 mm F stop range F3 3 W F5 5 T Digital zoom Still image mode 1 0X 5 0X Play mode 1 0X 13 5X depending ...

Page 92: ...olor Week Edit Resize Rotate Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Effect Shooting mode Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust Sharpness Contrast Saturation White Balance Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Custom Set Date Imprinting Date Time Date Off Shooting Photos Modes Smart Auto White Macro Color Portrait Ni...

Page 93: ...io output Mono Internal speaker Mono Microphone Video output NTSC PAL selectable DC power input connector 4 2 V Effect Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust ACB Red eye Fix Face Retouch Brightness Contrast Saturation Add Noise Voice recording Voice Recording Max 10 hours Voice Memo in a photo Max 10 sec Storage Media Internal memory ...

Page 94: ... mAh The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W x H x D 99 8 x 59 5 x 21 mm excluding protrusions Weight 143 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 notice ...

Page 95: ...ons 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 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 w...

Page 96: ...by 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 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 responsib...

Page 97: ...Enlarging 58 Error messages 81 Exposure 47 F Face detection Blink Detection 46 Normal 44 Self Portrait 45 Smile Shot 45 Specifications 84 Beauty Shot mode 29 Blink detection 46 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 50 Continuous 50 Motion capture 50 C Camera shake 24 Capturing an image from a video 60 Cleaning Body 82 Display 82 Lens 82 D Date Time Set 78 Date Type 78 Deleting files 57 A ACB in Playback...

Page 98: ...ode 51 Playback button 16 Playback mode 54 Printing photos 74 Print order 65 Program mode 32 Protecting files 56 Q Quick View 77 M Macro 41 Maintenance 82 Memory card Capacity 83 SD 83 SDHC 83 MENU button 14 Metering Center weighted 48 Multi 48 Spot 48 Mode button 14 Motion Timer 38 Movie mode 32 Muting Camera 16 Video 33 N Navigation button 14 H Half pressing 6 I Icons 17 Image adjust ACB 64 add ...

Page 99: ...s thumbnails 56 by category 55 on TV 66 Slide show 58 Voice memo Playing 60 Recording 34 Volume 77 W White Balance 48 Settings Accessing 76 Camera 78 Display 77 Sound 77 Shooting mode Dual IS 31 Movie 32 Program 32 Scene 28 Smart Auto 27 Shutter speed 30 Slide show 58 Smart Album 55 Smart Auto mode 27 Smart button 13 Smile shot 45 Start image 62 77 T Timer 37 Index ...

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