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Page 1: ...des detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback Editing S...

Page 2: ...y closer than 1 m 3 ft to people or animals If you use the flash too close to your subject s eyes this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage Keep your camera away from small children and pe...

Page 3: ...C charger to come in contact with the terminals on the battery This may cause a fire or electric shock Caution situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Remove the batteries...

Page 4: ...s parts or apply pressure to the camera This may cause your camera to malfunction Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards If you force the connecto...

Page 5: ...fo 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 27 Learn how to take a photo...

Page 6: ...ty 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 exam...

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: ...y down to make sure the subject is focused p 25 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...

Page 9: ...o adjust the sensitivity to light 40 EV to adjust exposure 46 ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 46 Metering 47 AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposur...

Page 10: ...ance 47 Using burst modes 49 Improving your photos 50 Applying filter effects 50 Adjusting your photos 51 Basic functions 11 Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Char...

Page 11: ...ng Intelli studio 67 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 69 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 70 Transferring files to your Mac computer 71 Printing photos with a Pic...

Page 12: ...ery 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...

Page 13: ...the following items Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter USB cable Strap Quick Start Manual Software CD ROM User manual included Optional accessories Camera case Memory cards Battery charger A V ca...

Page 14: ...efore you start familiarize yourself with your camera s parts and their functions Shutter button POWER button AF assist light timer lamp Flash Speaker Lens Microphone Battery chamber cover Insert a me...

Page 15: ...oting mode Delete files in Playback mode Status lamp Blinking When the camera is saving a photo or video being read by a computer or printer or out of focus Steady When the camera is connecting to a c...

Page 16: ...the slot Batterylock Push the lock down 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 d...

Page 17: ...ayback mode Press The camera turns on and 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 Chargin...

Page 18: ...s or to select Time Zone and press or 5 Press or to select a time zone and press To set the daylight saving time press Time Zone London GMT 00 00 2011 01 01 12 00 PM Back DST 6 Press or to select Date...

Page 19: ...lect 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 qua...

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: ...k Move 8 Press Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Press or to scroll to Mode and then press or 3 Press or to scroll to Program and then press or Smart Au...

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: ...nd then press or 3 Press or to scroll to Smart Auto and then press Smart Auto Program DIS Photo Help Guide Scene Movie Exit Back 4 Align your subject in the frame 5 Half press Shutter to focus A green...

Page 24: ...indicator The digital zoom is not available when you use the in some scenes and modes It may take longer to save a photo when you are using the digital zoom Zooming You can shoot close up photos by a...

Page 25: ...e Intelli zoom is available only in and in some scenes modes The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4 3 resolution ratio If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on the Intelli...

Page 26: ...automatically Focus frame Press Shutter to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green Change the frame and half press Shutter again if it appears in red Reducing camera shake Select the mode t...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...mode 30 Using the Beauty Shot 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 Extende...

Page 29: ...taking photos of forested areas Appears when taking 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 T...

Page 30: ...to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colors Photo Help Guide Change 4 Half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo...

Page 31: ...option Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Face Tone Back Move Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Mode Sc...

Page 32: ...ter 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 in a place where the lighting is brighter than...

Page 33: ...the frame rate increases action appears more natural but the file size also increases The zoom ratio and angle of view might decrease when shooting video Using the Program mode In the Program mode yo...

Page 34: ...use 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 camer...

Page 35: ...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 1...

Page 36: ...us area 42 Using face detection 43 Detecting faces 43 Taking a self portrait shot 44 Taking a smile shot 44 Detecting eye blinking 45 Adjusting brightness and color 46 Adjusting the exposure manually...

Page 37: ...ormal 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 d...

Page 38: ...e selected the timer function or some timer options may not be available When you set burst options you cannot use the timer function 1 In Shooting mode press Off 2 Select an option Option Description...

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: ...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 whe...

Page 42: ...the camera Farther than 39 in 1 m when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 2 to 31 5 in 5 80 cm from the camera Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 2 in 5 cm Farther than 39 in 1 m when us...

Page 43: ...focus area according to 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 ar...

Page 44: ...rames The closer you are to the subject the quicker your camera detects faces In some scene modes face detection is unavailable Face detection may not be effective when the subject is far from the cam...

Page 45: ...an 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 A beeping sound will start...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...feature is not available when you set Continuous Motion Capture or AEB options Adjusting the exposure manually EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos may be too bright or dark...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 filter effects Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique...

Page 52: ...arpness 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 C...

Page 53: ...V 64 Transferring files to your Windows computer 65 Transferring files using Intelli studio 67 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 69 Disconnecting the camera for Windows X...

Page 54: ...iew 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 2 Press or to scroll through f...

Page 55: ...ories such as date file type or week 1 In Playback mode push Zoom down 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 56: ...file 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 Sc...

Page 57: ...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 the...

Page 58: ...otos in a slide show Effect Select a transition effect Select Off for no effects Interval Set the interval between photos This is available when you select Off in the Effect option See below Music Sel...

Page 59: ...and then press Pause Playback time 2 Use the following buttons to control playback Press To Scan backward Pause or resume playback Scan forward 4 Set the slide show effect 5 Select Start Play To loop...

Page 60: ...to a photo In Playback mode select a photo that includes a voice memo and then press Press to pause or resume playback Capturing an image during playback 1 Press at the point where you want to save a...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...ack Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more Applying smart effects Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images The edited photo will be saved as a new file...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...r centered on the TV screen depending on your TV settings You 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 Sele...

Page 66: ...amera 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...

Page 67: ...sert the installation CD in a compatible CD ROM drive 2 When the setup screen appears click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation 3 Select the programs to install and then follow the...

Page 68: ...must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data 2 Run Intelli studi...

Page 69: ...s Flickr or YouTube For details select Help Help in the program You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing You cannot copy files in your co...

Page 70: ...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 Flick...

Page 71: ...TO 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...

Page 72: ...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 d...

Page 73: ...reate 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...

Page 74: ...Camera settings menu 74 Accessing the settings menu 74 Sound 75 Display 75 Settings 76 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings...

Page 75: ...ous screen Accessing the settings menu 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select a menu Mode Shooting Sound Display Settings Exit Change Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Menu D...

Page 76: ...ightness 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 r...

Page 77: ...nd 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 dat...

Page 78: ...upports 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...

Page 79: ...e 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 transfer...

Page 80: ...camera 81 Using or storing the camera 82 About memory cards 84 About the battery 86 Before contacting a service center 90 Camera specifications 93 Glossary 96 FCC notice 101 Index 102 Appendixes Refer...

Page 81: ...d 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 co...

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: ...ents of the camera In this situation turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour If condensation forms on the memory card remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has ev...

Page 84: ...n Turn off the camera while not in use Your camera consists of delicate parts Avoid impacts to the camera Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in use Protect the...

Page 85: ...d e o s Approx 7 16 Approx 11 37 Approx 9 53 Approx 18 54 Approx 26 19 Approx 49 15 Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the t...

Page 86: ...ssure Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature high humidity or corrosive substances Prevent memory cards from...

Page 87: ...ry is fully charged Photos Approximately 110 min Approximately 220 photos The battery life was measured under the following conditions in mode at 14M resolution on Fine quality 1 Set the flash option...

Page 88: ...emperatures Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects as this can create a connection between th...

Page 89: ...cable from your camera Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable The battery may n...

Page 90: ...a prolonged period When the device is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such as necklaces...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 i...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...Effect Shooting mode Smart Filter Normal Fish eye Vivid Retro Cool Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust Sharpness Contrast Saturation Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 78 mm CCD Effective pixels Ap...

Page 95: ...File format Still Image JPEG DCF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 Movie Clip AVI MJPEG Audio WAV White Balance Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Custom Date Imprinting Date...

Page 96: ...o change without prior notice Image size For 1GB SD Super Fine Fine Normal 4320 X 3240 129 240 292 4320 X 2880 152 249 312 4000 X 3000 147 284 403 4320 X 2432 179 282 353 3264 X 2448 232 391 510 2592...

Page 97: ...position in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition DCF Design rule for Camera File system A specification to define a file for...

Page 98: ...perture value and ISO sensitivity Flash A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millime...

Page 99: ...cts When using the macro feature the camera can maintain a sharp focus on small objects at a near life size ratio 1 1 Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity...

Page 100: ...et light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion Vignetting A reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery outer edges compared to the center of...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...e 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 f...

Page 103: ...trait 44 Smile Shot 44 Facial brightness 30 Facial imperfections 31 Blink detection 45 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 49 Continuous 49 Motion capture 49 C Camera shake 25 Capturing an image from a vi...

Page 104: ...am mode 32 Protecting files 55 Q Quick View 75 R Recording Video 32 Voice memo 34 Red eye in Playback mode 62 in Shooting mode 39 Reset 76 Memory card Capacity 84 MENU button 14 Metering Center weight...

Page 105: ...lance 47 Z Zoom button 14 Zooming 23 Scene 30 Smart Auto 28 Slide show 57 Smart Album 54 Smart Auto mode 28 Smile shot 44 Start image 60 75 T Timer 37 Transferring files for Mac 71 for Windows 65 V Vi...

Page 106: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries...

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