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Summary of Contents for Samsung L7
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Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera
● Please check that the camera is operating properly before you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction. - Page 3 ■ Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. ■ Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. •Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. •Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. - Page 5 Contents ■Metering …………………………29 the camera …………………………42 ■Sharpness…………………………29 ■Play mode button …………………42 ■Effect ………………………………30 ■BACK button………………………42 ■Quality / Frame rate ………………30 ■Thumbnail / Enlargement button …42 ■Self-timer …………………………30 ■Starting the slide show……………43 ■Voice recording / Voice memo …32 ■Protecting images…………………44 ■Auto Focus type …………………32 ■Deleting images …………………44 ■Exposure compensation …………33 ■DPOF ……………………………45...
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Page 6: System Chart
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. User manual, Camera case... -
Page 7: Identification Of Features
Identification of features Front & Top Speaker Mode dial Power button Shutter button Built-in flash Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone 《6》... -
Page 8: Back & Bottom
Identification of features Back & Bottom LCD monitor Tripod socket Camera status lamp Smart buttons Smart buttons Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Eyelet for camera strap BACK button/ Face Reconition button Play mode button USB / AV connection terminal 《7》... -
Page 9: Bottom
Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Battery holder Battery cover lever ※ To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. 《8》 ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Memory card slot ■ Camera Status Lamp After taking a picture While voice memo recording When the USB cable is... -
Page 10: Mode Dial
Identification of features ■ Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. ● AUTO mode Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. ●... -
Page 11: Mode Icon
BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW following shooting condi t i o ns ※ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage. ● When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. - Page 12 Connecting to a Power Source ■ You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) by using an SAC-45 KIT. The SAC-45 consists of the AC adapter (SAC-45) and the USB cable (SUC-C2). When the AC adapter and the USB cable are assembled, it can be used as an AC cable.
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Page 13: Inserting The Memory Card
Connecting to a Power Source ■ Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - Do not use force to open the battery chamber. -
Page 14: Instructions On Using The Memory Card
● Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce its performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. ● The memory card is an electronic precision device. - Page 15 Instructions on using the memory card ■ The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). When using MMC cards, please consult the instructions supplied with the cards. The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write Card pins protect switch that prevents image files from being accidentally deleted or...
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Page 16: Time : Smart Button
When Using the Camera for the First Time : Smart button ■ This button is used for shifting the menu cursor to select the menu, or to confirm the selected menu. SIZE [Selecting the main menu : Touching the button] [Confirming the sub menu : Pressing the button] ■... -
Page 17: Lcd Monitor Indicator
LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ⑤ ④ ③ ② ⑥ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑦ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Date / Time 01:00 AM 2006/12/01 Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Card inserted indicator... -
Page 18: Starting The Recording Mode
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the AUTO mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the battery (p.12) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -). 2. -
Page 19: How To Use The Asr (Advanced Shake Reduction) Mode
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ( This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. ● Things to watch out for using the ASR mode 1. -
Page 20: How To Use The Special Effect Mode
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the Special Effect mode ( It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode. Select the Special Effect mode by rotating the mode dial. ※ Refer to page 35-37 for more information about the special effect menus. -
Page 21: How To Use The Scene Mode
Starting the recording mode INFORMATION ● This function can detect up to 9 persons. ● When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person. ● When Face detection begins, the Digital Zoom cannot operate. ●... -
Page 22: Pausing While Recording A Movie Clip (Successive Recording)
Starting the recording mode ■ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) While recording a movie clip this camera allows you to temporarily stop filming during unwanted scenes. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. ■... -
Page 23: Using The Camera
Using the camera buttons to set the camera ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button ● Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. ● If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. - Page 24 ZOOM W / T button ● WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e.
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Page 25: Camera
Using the LCD monitor to set the camera ■ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. (O : Selectable, X : Not selectable, - : Partly selectable) MENU COLOR BRIGHT NORMAL AUTO MACRO FOCUS MACRO MANUAL FOCUS... -
Page 26: Colour Tone
Colour tone ■ You can add Colour tone on the captured image. The Warm menu will increase the red Colour of the image.The Cool menu will increase the blue Colour of the image. ● Selecting the Colour tone To select the Colour tone, touch the button and slide your finger to the left or right. [Emphasizing the Cool-Colour] [Emphasizing the Warm-Colour] Brightness... -
Page 27: Selecting Focus Type
Selecting focus type ■ You can select the focus type in accordance with the subject distance. The distance ranges are show below. [Auto] [Auto Macro] ● Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W : Wide, T : Tele) Focus Type Normal Macro W:5-80... -
Page 28: Flash
Flash ■ You can select the flash type in accordance with the subject distance. The distance ranges are show below. ■ When using the ASR, Continuous shot, Motion Capture, AEB, Movie clip mode and Scene modes except for the Night, Portrait, Children , Backlight, Beach&Snow scene modes, the flash will not operate. -
Page 29: Size
Size ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode Icon 3072X 3072X 3072X 2592X Size 2304 2048 1728 1944 Mode Movie clip mode Icon 800X 720X 640X 320X Size 2592 X 1944 3072 X 1728 3072 X 2048 3072 X 2304 [STILL IMAGE mode]... -
Page 30: Metering
Metering ■ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. - MULTI : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area. -
Page 31: Effect
Effect ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a range of yellowish brown colours). - Page 32 Self-timer ● Description of Self-timer Icon Mode Description Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken. Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and Double 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
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Page 33: Voice Recording / Voice Memo
Voice recording / Voice memo ■ A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Maximum 1 hour) ● Voice recording 1. Select a recording mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode by rotating the mode dial. -
Page 34: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation ■ This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value in the compensating exposure menu. ● Compensating Exposure 1. Press the exposure compensation menu button and the exposure compensation menu bar will appear as shown. -
Page 35: White Balance
White balance ■ The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours so they appear more natural. When a menu except the AWB (Auto White Balance) is selected, you can only select the negative colour effect. AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the... -
Page 36: Scene Menu
Scene menu ■ Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. ※ The scene modes are listed below. [NIGHT] ( : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. [PORTRAIT] ( : To take a picture of a person. -
Page 37: Special Effect : Composite Shooting
Special Effect : Composite shooting ■ You can combine 2, 3, or 4 different shots in a still image : Cancels the composite shooting : 2 different shots are combined in a still image. : 3 different shots are combined in a still image. -
Page 38: Preset Focus Frames
Preset focus frames ■ You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. [Range 1] [Range 2] ■ The preset focus frame will appear. Press the shutter button to capture an image. - Page 39 Photo Gallery mode ■ Album mode : Images play back by album. If a memory card is not inserted, Personal / Family / Friend / Event albums can't be selected. All of images saved in the internal memory play back. ●...
- Page 40 Photo Gallery mode ● Playing back an album Press the slide show menu button. : Starting the slide show : Selecting an effect of the slide show : Setting play interval : Selecting a B.G.M A B.G.M can be played back with images. Only a saved music can be selected.
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Page 41: Starting Play Mode
Starting play mode ■ Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. ■ You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. -
Page 42: On Camera Movie Trimming
Starting play mode ● On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Press the extract menu button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 2. -
Page 43: The Camera
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ■ In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Play mode button ■ If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. -
Page 44: Starting The Slide Show
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ● Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by using the smart button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image. -
Page 45: Protecting Images
Starting the slide show ● Setting play interval : Set the slide show play interval to the number of seconds preferred. ● Repeat Option : Selecting the repeat option for the slide show. [ONE PLAY] : The slide show is closed after one cycle. -
Page 46: Dpof
DPOF ■ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. ■ The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. -
Page 47: Dpof : Print Size
DPOF : Print size ■ You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. ● Setting the Print Size 1. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the smart button. -
Page 48: Resize
Resize ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [User image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the [RESIZE] menu button. 3. -
Page 49: Effect
Effect ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the [EFFECT] menu button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by using the smart button. : Captured images will be stored in black and white. - Page 50 PictBridge ※ If you selected [Computer], when you connected the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Computer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then change the menu. Or press the Printer button and the camera is connected to the printer displaying the [Connecting Printer] message.
- Page 51 PictBridge ※ Some menu options are not supported on all printers. If not supported, the menus are still displayed in the LCD, but are not selectable. ※ If the setting values are not changed in the automatic / manual setting, the setting values are automatically kept.
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Page 52: Setup Menu
Setup menu ■ In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Full OSD set (Recording mode) Hide... -
Page 53: Osd Set
Setup menu ■ How to select the setup menu 1. In any mode with the exception of Photo Gallery mode, press the extension menu button ( and press the setup menu button ( 2. Each button has a different setup menu. Press the F1-4 ( ) menu button. -
Page 54: File Name
Setup menu [ File name ] ■ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Series] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures. -
Page 55: Imprinting The Recording Date
Setup menu [ Imprinting the recording date ] ■ There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. ● Sub menus [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file. -
Page 56: Quick View
Setup menu [ Quick view ] ■ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is only possible with still images. ●... -
Page 57: Shutter Sound
Setup menu [ Shutter sound ] ■ You can select the shutter sound. ● Shutter sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] [ Formatting a memory ] ■ This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. -
Page 58: Selecting Video Out Type
Setup menu INFORMATION ● When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card, you can select the [Copy To Card] menu but the menu can’t be run. ● If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (19MB), the [Copy To Card] command will only copy some of the images and then display a [Memory Full!] message. -
Page 59: Initialisation
Setup menu - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. - Page 60 - Avoid getting fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. ■ If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.
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Page 61: Warning Indicator
Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Memory Error! ㆍMemory card error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Insert the memory card again → Insert and format the memory card (p.56) Card Locked! ㆍThe memory card is locked →... - Page 62 Before contacting a service centre Battery power quickly drains ㆍThe Camera is being used in low temperatures → Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only take it out to take pictures Camera does not take a picture when the Shutter button is pressed ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity →...
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Page 63: Specifications
Before contacting a service centre Colour of image is different to the original scene ㆍWhite balance or effect setting is incorrect → Select appropriate White balance and effect Images are too bright ㆍExposure is excessive → Reset exposure compensation No image on external monitor ㆍThe external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera →... -
Page 64: Software
- Capacity (256MB MMC) Super Fine Fine Normal * These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. ■ Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip - Editing : Trimming, Resizing, Rotate, Colour Effect ■... -
Page 65: Software Notes
•Using a Hand-made (self assembled) PC, or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer, is not covered by the Samsung warranty. •Before using this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems). -
Page 66: Setting Up The Application Software
After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. ■ You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. - Page 67 Setting up the application software 3. To play back a movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, install 4. Install the Digimax Master in the order shown. the XviD codec. ※ The XviD codec is distributed according to and under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License and anyone can copy, modifiy and distribute this codec freely, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...
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Page 68: Starting Pc Mode
Setting up the application software 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. ※... - Page 69 Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC ※ If you selected [Printer] in Step 2, when you connect the camera to your computer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 1 and onward.
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Page 70: Removing The Removable Disk
Starting PC mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. -
Page 71: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac
2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the [Samsung USB Driver] on the Add / Remove Programs Properties. 6. Uninstallation is complete. -
Page 72: Digimax Master
■ You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows (but it is not compatible with Windows 98.) ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master → Digimax Master]. ● Downloading images 1. - Page 73 Digimax Master ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. ① ② ③ ④ - Image viewer functions are listed below. ① Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. ②...
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Page 74: Faq
Digimax Master ● Movie edit : You can assemble a still image, movie clip, narration and music files together in a single movie clip. ① - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. ① Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. - Page 75 Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark (?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark (!) beside them.
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Page 76: Correct Disposal Of This Product
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment-friendly products. - Page 77 ■ ■ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Samsung L73 Responsible Party : Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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