User Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH...
● 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 camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages 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.
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Contents ●How to use the menu ……………31 ●Special Effect (E button) : Colour …39 ●Recording …………………………31 ●Special Effect (E button) : ■Sharpness ………………………31 Image editing………………………40 ■Contrast …………………………31 ■Saturation …………………………40 ■Auto Focus type …………………32 ●Special Effect (E button) : FUN …41 ■OSD (On Screen Display) ■Preset focus frames………………41 information ………………………32...
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...
Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Lens / Lens cover 《6》 Power button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp USB / AV connection terminal DC input connection port Microphone...
Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button LCD monitor Strap eyelet 5 function button FR(Face Recognition) button Tripod socket + / - button, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 《7》...
Identification of features Bottom/ 5-function button Battery chamber Memory card slot Voice memo/ Voice Recording/ Up button Flash/ Left button Macro/ Down button Play & Pause button 《8》 ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Battery chamber cover ■ Camera Status Lamp Power on After taking a picture While voice memo recording...
Identification of features ■ Mode icon : Refer to page 15~20 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE AUTO PROGRAM Icon MODE MOVIE VOICE RECORDING Icon SCENE MODE NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP Icon MODE SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH &...
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 (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force.
● Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s 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.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ● Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. ■ The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.
When Using the Camera for the First Time ■ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. ■ When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ [ Image & Full Status ] Description Recording mode Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed Face Recognition Flash Self-timer 《14》...
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 batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( 1. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY Mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Set the shutter speed by using the +/-, Left/Right button. 3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image. * High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving.
Starting the recording mode ■ Wise Shot 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode. ● How to use the Wise Shot 1. Select the ASR mode by rotating the mode dial and press the +/- button. 2.
Starting the recording mode ■ Face recognition This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. Selectable modes : 1. Press the FR (Face Recognition) button ( in the selectable modes.
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. 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10hour) allows. 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast. - If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. - If the subject is moving at high speed. - When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
ZOOM W / T button ● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. ● This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 25X. ●...
ZOOM W / T button INFORMATION ● Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ● The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. ●...
Macro ( ) / Down button ■ While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below.
Macro ( ) / Down button ■ Available focusing method, by recording mode (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto Macro Super Macro Manual focus SCENE Mode Normal Macro Auto Macro Super Macro Manual focus Mode Normal...
Flash ( ) / Left button ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. ■ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ) button.
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Flash ( ) / Left button ● Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode If the subject or background is dark, the camera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. Auto & If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash Red eye will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye reduction...
Self-timer ( ) / Right button ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. ■ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button.
Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings ■ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. ※...
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Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu File Reset ENGLISH DEUTSCH PORTUGUÊS Language DANSK 07/02/01 SETUP1 Date&Time YYMMDD DDMMYY Imprint Date&Time Auto Normal AF Lamp Start Image User Image 《30》 Menu tab Page Series p.34...
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the RECORDING SOUND...
Recording ( [ Auto Focus type ] ■ You can select your preferred Auto Focus type according to the shooting condition. - [Center AF] : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused - [Multi AF] : This camera selects a AF point from the 5 AF points. [ Center AF ] ※...
Sound ( [ Volume ] ■ You can set select a volume of sound, start up sound, shutter sound, warning sound and AF sound. ● [Volume] sub menu: [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High] [ Start up sound ] ■ You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.
Setup 1 ( [ File name ] ■ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. ● Assigning File Names [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.
Setup 1 ( [ 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.
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. ●...
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. ■...
Setup 2 ( [ Initialisation ] ■ All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/ TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. ● Sub menus [No] : Settings will not be restored to their defaults.
Special Effect (E button) : Colour ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images 1. Press the E button in an available recording mode. 2. Select the menu tab by pressing the Left/ Right button. COLOR 이동...
Special Effect (E button) : Image editing Saturation ■ You can change the saturation of the image. ● Press the E button in an available mode ( IMAGE ADJUST Select Saturation menu ( for changing the saturation will display. Move Exit Press the Shutter button to take a picture.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN 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. ● Press the E button in an available mode Move Exit Select a proper menu by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Composite shooting ■ You can combine 2 - 4 different shots in a still image. ● Press the E button in an available mode Move Exit Select a desired menu by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button.
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Special Effect (E button) : 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. Pressing the + / - button. 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the + / - button again and a previous image will be deleted again.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Photo Frame ■ You can add 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.
Size ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon Still image 3648 x 3648 x 3072 x Size mode 2736 2432 2304 Movie clip Icon mode 800 x 592 720 x 480 Size SIZE 3648X2736 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] INFORMATION ●...
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.
■ ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
White balance ● 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.
Movie Clip frame stabiliser ■ This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. : Movie clip frame stabiliser function becomes disabled. : Reduces camera shake during movie recording. The recording frame range will become narrower than when you select the menu.
Starting play mode INFORMATION ● Manner mode : Pressing the play mode button for more than 3 seconds changes the buzzer and start-up sound setting to OFF, even though you may have set these to ON. ● Lightly press the shutter button in Play mode to switch to the currently set shooting mode.
Starting play mode 5. Press theT button and a confirmation window will display. 6. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. [Yes] : The extracted frames are saved as a new file name. [No] : The movie trimming will cancel.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera ■ In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button ● You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ●The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Image size Maximum 14.3x 14.3x 12.0x enlargement rate ● Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip and voice recording files. - A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
Special Effect (E button) : Resize ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select the [User Image] ( save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the E button.
Special Effect (E button) : Rotating an image ■ 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. Press the play mode button and press the E button.
Special Effect (E button) : Colour ■ Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values 《58》...
Special Effect (E button) : Special Colour Colour mask ● With this menu, You can select a part you want to make outstand and the rest part of image is set to black & white colour. SPECIAL COLOR Select ( selecting part will display.
Special Effect (E button) : Image editing 1. Press the play back button and press the E button. 2. Select menu tab by pressing the Left / Right button. ● Red eye Removal : Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. 1.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN FUN menus can be selected in the following conditions:10M, 7M, 5M, 3M , 1M image size Cartoon ■ You can add a text box on the image to make the image as a cartoon. Select Cartoon ( Move Exit...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Before saving the cartoon image, you can change the selected image 1. Pressing the +/- button deletes the image in order. 2. Press the OK button and you can select images. Pressing the +/- button Search Delete...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Moving and changing the focus frame You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. 1. Select a focus frame by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button. 2.
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Special Effect (E button) : FUN ※ Selecting 2 composite shooting Pressing the 5 function button Move Pressing the OK button Save Move Delete Select a location by pressing the 5 function button and press the OK button 100-0054 [Final image] 《64》...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Photo Frame ■ You can add 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.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Sticker ● You can add various stickers on the image. Select( Move Exit Select a additional sticker by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button Save Move Select the location of sticker by pressing the 5 function button ※...
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Delete ( ) button ■ This deletes images stored on the memory. ● Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE ( ) button. 2.
Delete ( ) button ● Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode 1. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete, and then press the DELETE ( 2. A message will display on the LCD monitor as shown below. 3.
Left / Right / Menu / OK button ■ LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ■ This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu One Pic Images...
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 the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT / RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE SHOW] menu tab. ●...
Starting the slide show ( ● Configure slide show effects : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down button to select the type of effect.
Playback ( Deleting images 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Delete] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. [Select] : Selection window for an image to delete is displayed.
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Playback ( ■ Standard : This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Press the Right button again and [Standard] sub menu will display.
Playback ( ■ 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. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab.
Playback ( INFORMATION ● When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card, the [No Card] message will display. ● If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (48MB), the [Copy To Card] command will copy only some of the images and display [Memory Full!] message.
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.
PictBridge : Picture Selection ■ You can select images you want to print ● Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.
PictBridge : Reset ■ Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button. If [Yes] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
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- Pay attention not to 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 battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.
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.37) Card Locked! ㆍThe memory card is locked →...
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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 remove it in order to take images Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity →...
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 →...
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2432 2304 2052 1944 - Capacity (256 MB MMC) ※ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. - Effect : Color, Image Adjust, Fun (Highlight, Composite , Photo Frame)
Battery & Charger) •Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. •Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).
● You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.
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Setting up the application software 2. Install the camera driver, DirectX and Digimax Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If an upper version of DirectX was installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed. 《87》...
Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. ※...
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Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC ※If you selected [Printer] in Step 5, 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 2 and onward.
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.
Removing the removable disk 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1.
■ 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 [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master → Digimax Master]. ● Downloading images 1.
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Digimax Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded.
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Digimax Master ● Image edit : You can edit the still image. ① ② ③ - Image edit functions are listed below. ① Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Tools] : You can resize or crop the selected image. See the [Help] menu. [Adjust] : You can modify image quality.
■ 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.
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.
■ ■ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : SAMSUNG S1050 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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