Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
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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.
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. Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
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Contents Long Time Shutter ... 32 LCD Monitor indicator ... 48 Movie Clip frame stabilizer ... 32 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings ... 33 AF-Auto Focus ... 33 How to use Voice Memo mode ... 34 How to use Voice Recording mode ...
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 strap...
Identification of features Front & Top Speaker Shutter button Lens / Lens cover Camera Status Lamp Mode dial Power button Microphone Built-in flash Auto focus lamp / Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor...
Identification of features Back Touch screen Zoom W Button (Thumbnail) Zoom T Button (Zoom) Camera strap eyelet Playmode Button /Print Button OSD Button...
Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber Battery chamber cover USB/AV Connection Terminal Tripod Socket To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. Icon Status Description Icon Battery holder Memory card slot Camera Status Lamp Battery cover lever After taking a picture When the USB cable is inserted to a PC...
Identification of features Mode dial Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. AUTO mode Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. PROGRAM mode Selecting the program mode will configure the camera with optimal settings.
SELF FOOD CAFE SHOT 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.
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Connecting to a Power Source You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) 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.
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. Do not bend, drop or subject it to any heavy impact.
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- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
When Using the Camera for the First Time: Touch Screen/Setting up the Date/Time and Language Touch Screen You can select the menus and change the camera’s setting by pressing icons on the touch screen. Calibration 1. Select [CALIBRATION] menu. 2. Using the touch pen, press the Touch Point on the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Number of available shots remaining 00100 p. 70 Movie/Voice recording time 00:00:00 p. 12 Card inserted indicator p. 16~ Recording p. 20 mode p. 18 Face recognition/Voice Mute p.
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. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this camera has a 450MB internal memory, it is not essential to insert the memory card.
Starting the recording mode How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode( Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) 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.
Starting the recording mode How to use NIGHT mode( This mode helps to get a well-exposed pictures in the night time and darkness. Select Night mode using mode dial. Long Time shutter This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment.
Starting the recording mode INFORMATION This function can detect up to 9 persons. When the camera recognises many people at a time, the camera focuses on the nearest person. When Face recognition begins, Digital Zoom cannot work. When Face recognition begins, Effect mode cannot work. When successful, the recognized face will be green and the surrounding will be grey.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows (Max. 2 Hour). 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
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.
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. Press the ZOOM W button...
Setting up the camera mode You can set up the camera mode by pressing the mode icon. In Night scene mode, you can select the shutter speed and aperture value. Main menu Sub menu Face Recognition Self-timer Macro Flash Image Size Quality Metering Drive mode...
Remote control Remote control (option) range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range. [Shutter button on the remote control] Replacing battery for the remote control Make sure the + (positive) polarity is toward the top and the - (negative) polarity is toward the bottom while installing battery for the remote control.
Macro ( ) Available focusing method, by recording mode ( : Selectable, : Infinity focus range ) Auto Macro Macro INFORMATION When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid Normal camera shake. When you take a picture within 30cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm (Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.
Flash( How to use the flash 1. Select the recording mode except MOVIE CLIP mode. 2. Select the desired flash mode. 3. Flash mode icon appears on LCD monitor. - Select the flash type in accordance with the recording conditions. Flash range (W : Wide, T : Tele) (Unit : m) Normal Macro...
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Flash( Flash mode indicator Available focusing method, by recording mode ( : Selectable) Icon Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera Auto &...
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode Icon 3072X 3072X 2592X Size 2304 2048 1728 Mode Movie clip mode Icon 800X 640X 320X Size [STILL IMAGE mode] INFORMATION The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.
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.
You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated in ISO numbers. - AUTO : The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. - 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 : You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by increasing...
Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so...
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. are default settings . The items indicated by Sub menu Menu Auto Focus Center AF Multi AF Voice Memo Voice Record Soft+...
How to use the VOICE MEMO mode A voice recording can be recorded with pictures [Voice Memo Menu] - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed . - Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.
How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the voice recording is cancelled. Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
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Effect It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Still image mode : You can select the Color Effect, Image Adjust and Fun menu. Movie clip mode : You can select Off, Color, Custom Color menu. Available Effects, by recording mode INFORMATION This button will not operate in ASR, Voice recording mode and some...
Effect : Color Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. Color You can add a special effect to your picture.(p.36) 1. Press [Color Effect] menu. 2. Select [Color] menu. 3. Select a desired Color effect. : No effect is added to the image.
Effect : Color Effect Color Mask With this menu, You can select a part you want to highlight. The rest of the image will be black and white. 1. Press [Menu Effect] menu icon. 2. Select [Color Effect] menu. 3. Select [Color Mask]. - The effect area appears.
Effect : Fun Cartoon Press the [EFFECT] menu in an available recording mode. If the image size 6M P (3072X2048), 5M W (3072X1728) are selected, the FUN menu cannot be selected. The size of Cartoon image is fixed to 1M. Select Cartoon ( Press the LCD monitor You can delete the...
Effect : Fun Photo Frame You can add any one of 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with Photo Frame menu. Select the [EFFECT] menu in the available recording mode.
Effect : Fun High Light You can focus the image by blurring the focus around the image. 1. Select the [EFFECT] menu in the available recording mode. (p.36) 2. Select the [FUN] menu. 3. Select the [High Light] menu 4. Select the outfocus frame by pressing - Outfocus frame appears on the image [Range1] [Range2]...
Effect : Fun Composite shooting You can combine 2-4 different shots in a still image. Select the [EFFECT] menu in the available recording mode. Select a desired menu by pressing icon and press the OK icon. : Cancels the composite shooting. : 2 different shots are combined in a still.
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Effect : Fun Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. Press the 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press again and a previous image will be deleted again.
You can get the useful travel information for destinations around the world. Korean, English and Chinese information is available and the language can be varied in accordance with the sales region. You can download the tour guide information from the Samsung Camera website. Download the tour guide information In order for you to use the World Tour Guide function, the tour information file should be stored on the internal memory of the camera.
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World Tour Guide Select the tour site. You can find the detail information and pictures by pressing each icons Checking the site image Guide of the site Tour Guide Mode icon Return to start Down Tour guide information displays. Back Select the tour place.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory.
Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Press the icon at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 2. Press the T button. 3.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Battery Folder name & File name Memory card indicator Playback mode Protect Movie Clip / Voice Memo Previous / Next image DPOF Menu / Effect Aperture value Shutter speed Flash Image size...
Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed on full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected.
Info ( ) button Pressing the Info button will display information about the image on the LCD monitor. Info ( ) button Info ( ) button Printer ( Print button is not available and can’t be connected to printer when you select [COMPUTER] at [USB] menu.
Delete ( ) icon This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the press the DELETE ( ) icon. 2. Select the submenu. - If [Yes] is selected : deletes the selected images. - If [No] is selected : cancels “Delete Image”.
Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press playing mode button and select [MENU EFFECT] 2. Select [SLIDE SHOW] Start : The slide shown can be started with the [Start]menu. 1.
Voice Memo You can add your voice to a stored still image. - Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. - The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again.
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.
DPOF Index images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Select [DPOF] menu by pressing icon 2. Select the [Index] menu. 3. Select a desired sub menu. If [No] is selected : Cancel the index print setting.
Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select [COPY TO CARD] menu by pressing 2. Select a desired sub menu. - [No] : Cancels “Copy to Card”. - [Yes] : All images, movie clips and voice recording files saved in the internal memory are copied to the memory card after the [Processing!] message is displayed.
Effect : Image Edit Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Select the [Image Edit] menu. 2. Select the [RESIZE] menu. 3.
Effect : Image Edit Rotate You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Select [Image Edit] menu. 2. Select [ROTATE] menu. 3.
Effect : Color Effect Color By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Select [Color Effect] menu. 2. Select [Color] menu. 3. Select a desired color effect. Do not use special effect. Save picture as B/W.
Effect : Image Adjust 1. Select the [EFFECT] menu. 2. Select the [Image Adjust] menu. Brightness You can change the brightness of image. 1. Select [Brightness] menu. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the icon. 3. Press the SAVE icon and the image will be saved as a new file name.
Effect : Image Adjust Red Eye Fix Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. 1. Select [Red Eye Fix] menu 2. The red eye will be removed. Press the SAVE icon and the image will be saved. Effect : Fun You can add fun effects to the saved image.
Effect : Fun Before saving the cartoon image, you can change the selected image. 1. Press the New Image icon and the selected image is deleted. (A window for selecting the other image will appear.) 2. Select a desired image. Change the location of the text box by pressing the ( Photo Frame You can add any one of 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you...
Effect : Fun High Light 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. Select a desired frame by pressing the icon and press the [OK] icon. [Range1] [Range4] [Range2]...
Effect : Fun Moving and changing the focus frame You can change the focus range after selecting a Range menu. 1. Select a focus range by pressing the icon and press the OK button. 2. Select a desired range by pressing the LCD monitor. 3.
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Effect : Fun Selecting 2 composite shots. Pressing the OK button Touch and move the image up/down/ left/right on the LCD monitor. Pressing the Set icon Pressing the New Image icon [Selecting the second image : Pressing the Screen] The second image is selected. Press the Set icon. [Changing the position : Pressing the Screen] Press the SAVE icon and the image will be saved.
Effect : Fun 2. Press the New Image icon and a window for selecting the other image will appear. Selecting an image: Press the screen 3. After pressing the Set icon, press the SAVE icon. The image will be saved as a new file name.
Effect : Fun Pen Tool You can add a text or line on the saved image with the Touch Pen. Make a text or line with the Press the icon. Press the SAVE icon and a confirmation window will appear. Press the [Yes] icon and the image is saved as a new file name.
Sound [Sound Volume] You can select the sound volume of start. sound, operation sound and shutter sound. [Volume] sub menus : [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High]. [Start Sound] You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. [Sound] sub menus : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3].
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 File Reset Language yy/mm/dd Date&Time...
Setup 1 [File] This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Reset] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card. [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...
Setup 1 [Imprinting the recording date] There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images. [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file.
Setup 2 [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 possible only with still images. Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t be activated.
Setup 2 [Selecting Video out type] The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Using AV cable with camera Connect the camera to an external monitor with the AV cable.
Setup 2 [Formatting a memory] This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, and World Tour Guide file will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory.
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.
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PictBridge : Print Setting You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Select a desired menu. 3.
- Don’t get 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 batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.
- Take a picture to test the camera and always carry a spare fully charged battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. Memory Error! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again.
Warning indicator Low Battery! There is low battery capacity. Insert a fully charged battery. Low Light! When taking pictures in dark places Take pictures in Flash Photography mode. Out of Number! When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. Take pictures in Flash Photography mode.
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Before contacting a service centre The camera suddenly stops working while in use The camera stopped due to a malfunction Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on. The images are unclear A picture was taken of the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
1944 - 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 Interface - Digital output connector : USB 2.0...
· 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).
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. 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.
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Setting up the application software 3. To play back a movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, 4. Install the Digimax Master in the order shown. install 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...
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. If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
Starting PC mode Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 88 (Removing the removable disk). INFORMATION Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may damage the cable or camera. Removable Disk Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC’s hard...
Removable Disk CAUTION We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them. Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection. When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to the Removable Disk, the [File Error!] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.
2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]~[Window Explorer]. 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.
Digimax Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click Digimax Master from the desktop. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2.
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Digimax Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window.
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Digimax Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. [Edit Clip] : You can change the brightness, contrast, colour and saturation.
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.
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When a codec for playing back the movie clip isn’t installed, or isn’t compatible. Install the codec as listed below. [ Installing codec for Windows ] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera. 2) Run the Windows Explorer and select [CD-ROM drive:\XviD] folder and click the XviD-1.1.2-01112006.exe.
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.