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  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    A/S centre. 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.
  • Page 3 Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
  • Page 5 Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM button Info (DISP) / Up button...
  • Page 6: The Lcd Monitor

    Start up image Display Bright Quick view Display SAVE Settings Formatting a memory Initialisation Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type...
  • Page 7 Before contacting a service centre Specifi cations SOFTWARE Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC...
  • Page 8: 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. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
  • Page 9: Identifi Cation Of Features

    Identifi cation of features Front & Top Shutter button Self-timer lamp / AF Lamp Microphone Speaker Power button Flash Lens/ Lens cover...
  • Page 10: Back

    Identifi cation of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp MENU button Fn / Delete button Play mode button 5 function button Zoom Tele(T) button (Digital zoom) Zoom Wide(W) button (Thumbnail) Mode dial USB / AV / DC terminal Strap eyelet...
  • Page 11 Identifi cation of features Bottom Battery holder Memory card slot Battery chamber Tripod socket To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. 5 Function button Battery chamber cover Information / Up button Flash / Left button Macro / Down button OK / Play &...
  • Page 12: Self-Timer Lamp

    Identifi cation of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source

    During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. If you connect the AC adapter to the USB cable, you can use it as an AC cable and recharge the spare battery with it.
  • Page 14 Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera. Do not use the fl ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.
  • Page 15: Inserting The Memory Card

    When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown.
  • Page 16: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.51) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
  • Page 17 fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
  • Page 18: Recording

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Image Adjust / Without Sound /...
  • Page 19: How To Use The Menu

    Start Sound Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound Display AF Sound Settings Exit Change 4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Press the Functions White Balance...
  • Page 20: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode Selecting modes You can use the Mode dial on the back of your camera to select the correct mode. How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.
  • Page 21: How To Use The Auto Mode

    LCD monitor. 7. Press the shutter button to capture an image. If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shut- ter button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.
  • Page 22: How To Use The Program Mode

    See p.35 for further details. How to use the DIS mode ( Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. 1. Select the DIS mode by using the Mode dial.(p.19)
  • Page 23: Using The Photo Help Guide Mode

    Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures.
  • Page 24: How To Use The Beauty Shot Mode

    [Face Retouch] features. And then press the OK button. 4. Press the Shutter button to capture images. How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by using the Mode dial.(p.19).
  • Page 25 Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. 1. Take a picture from the angle you choose.
  • Page 26: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    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 using the Mode dial. (The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.).
  • Page 27: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
  • Page 28: Using The Camera Buttons To Set 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 specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
  • Page 29 Face Detection. W button Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.
  • Page 30: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. [Filming screen] Macro ( While the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction button.
  • Page 31 Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode Auto ( Focus Type Auto macro ( W : 10 ~ Infi nity Focus range T : 50 ~ Infi nity...
  • Page 32: Focus Lock

    Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
  • Page 33 Flash ( ) / Left button If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of fl ash). Do not move the camera until the second fl...
  • Page 34: Self-Timer / Right Button

    ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto] mode. Self-timer ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right ( o : Selectable) 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 ( when the photographer would also like to be in the image.
  • Page 35: Self-Timer ( ) / Right Button

    Motion Timer Detecting the subject's movement Blink (0.25 second interval) No movement is detected The Motion Timer fl ows are as followings. (Movie Clip mode excluded) Selecting the Motion Timer Confi rming the composition (Within 6 sec.) [Selecting the 10 SEC...
  • Page 36: Menu Button

    OK button] Face Detection Display Photo Size Settings Quality Exit Change Functions ( Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the menus below: Mode Functions White Balance Sound Face Detection Display Photo Size...
  • Page 37: How To Enable Functions Using The Menu Button

    Left / Right button Back Move Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. Exposure compensation White Balance This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the Face Detection ambient lighting conditions.
  • Page 38: White Balance

    Allows the user to set the white balance ac- Custom Set cording to the shooting condition. Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images. Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment.
  • Page 39: Iso

    When [Motion Capture] is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. [ISO] is enabled only in [Program] or [Photo Help Guide] mode. When the ISO 3200 menu is selected, the image size is fi xed to under 3M. Face Detection If you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face.
  • Page 40 Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure. In some conditions this function cannot work properly. - When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden. - When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
  • Page 41: Face Tone

    - When the camera is far from the subject. (Orange colored focusing mark) - If there is refl ection of the light or the back light that are too bright. Face Tone This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode.
  • Page 42: Image Size

    Back [ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] This fi le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group.
  • Page 43: Acb

    ) : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD [Center We ighted] ( If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use exposure compensation.
  • Page 44: Drive Mode

    If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB shooting is not available. It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image fi le is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur.
  • Page 45: Photo Style Selector

    B (Blue) values of the image. When picture style is set, face detection is not available. When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not available. When Negative in photo style is set, contrast is not available. Back...
  • Page 46: Image Adjust

    2. Change the saturation by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an Image Adjust image. Contrast Sharpness Saturation When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not avail- Back Move able. Image Adjust Contrast Sharpness Saturation...
  • Page 47: Voice Memo

    In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. Voice Recording A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Memo Back Move Press the shutter button to record a voice.
  • Page 48: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    1. Press the OK button to pause recording. 2. Press the OK button again to resume the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. A distance of 25cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
  • Page 49: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 50: Af Sound

    Sound ( AF sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [AF sound] sub menu : [Off], [On]* Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings.
  • Page 51: Start Up Image

    Display ( Start up image You can select the image that is fi rst displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [Resize] menu in the play mode.
  • Page 52: Settings

    Be sure to run [Format] on the following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card - A memory card that has a fi le this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera.
  • Page 53: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Back deleting all pictures. - The fi rst stored folder name is 100PHOTO, and the fi rst fi le name is SAM_0001. - File names are assigned sequentially from SAM_0001...
  • Page 54: Imprinting The Recording Date

    [Date & Time] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image fi le. The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The imprint function is applied only to still images.
  • Page 55: Auto Focus Lamp

    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.
  • Page 56: Setting The Usb

    - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. - There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction. - If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to centre it.
  • Page 57: Playing Back A Still Image

    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. Playing back a still image 1.
  • Page 58: Movie Clip Capture Function

    Play Capture [Paused] - To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the Left button. To fast forward the voice file, press the Right button. - To stop playback of the voice memo, press the Down button. [Press the down button]...
  • Page 59: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    OK button again. - To resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK button. LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Play Pause Description Playback mode Voice Memo Folder name &...
  • Page 60: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    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. Play mode button If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can...
  • Page 61 Filter 2009/08/01 [3-Thumbnail Window] [9-Thumbnail Window] When Smart Album feature runs or a category is selected, it may take few seconds depends on recorded data volume. However, it is not a malfunction please wait until Smart Album screen ap- pears.
  • Page 62 Up / Down button and press the OK button. - [Yes] : The trimmed image will be saved as a new file name, - [No] : The trimming menu will disappear. If there is not enough memory space to save the trimmed image, the image can’t be trimmed.
  • Page 63: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing ·In Stop mode ·During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
  • Page 64: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    - DOWN button : While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction button. - MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.
  • Page 65: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using

    PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 67: Edit

    - You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in the JPEG 4:2:2 format. Resize - The resized image will have a new file name. The [Start - If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. Back Move...
  • Page 68: Rotating An Image

    If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image. Photo Style Selector It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button.
  • Page 69: Image Adjust

    Back Move Face Retouch You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful. 1. Select ( Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the face retouch will be displayed.
  • Page 70 3. Press the OK button and the image will be Back Move saved as a new file name. Noise effect You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( button and press the OK button. Contrast 2.
  • Page 71: View

    The Multi Slide Show can start only in the [Start] menu. Exit Back 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Start] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button.
  • Page 72: Selecting Images

    [Select1], [Select2] and [Select3]. Press the Fn button to save the configuration. 3. Select [Play] or [Repeat] in the [Start] menu to start the multi slide show. Configure Multi Slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show.
  • Page 73: Setting Play Interval

    3. Press the OK button to save the configuration. File Options ( 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab and press the OK button. Start Deleting images...
  • Page 74: Protecting Images

    The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
  • Page 75: Dpof

    This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files. When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the left and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when you print the image.
  • Page 76 Right button again. Sub menu will display. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button. If [Yes] is selected : The image will be printed in index format. If [No] is selected : Cancel the index print setting.
  • Page 77: Copy To Card

    Back copied file names start from after the last stored file name. - When the [Series] of the [File No.] setup menu is set : The cop- ied file names start from after the last captured file name. After completing [Copy To Card], the last stored image of the last...
  • Page 78: Pictbridge

    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.
  • Page 79: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 3. Use the Up / Down buttons to select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. - Select [One Photo] or [All Photos]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below.
  • Page 80: Pictbridge : Reset

    - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. Reset - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. Back - Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
  • Page 81 - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged. In...
  • Page 82: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.51)
  • Page 83: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Insert fresh batteries. The Camera is turned off automatically Turn on the camera power again. Operation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera usage temperature range. Make the camera and battery warm by placing them in your pocket, etc.
  • Page 84 Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3 to PC that supports USB A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears. Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the red, white and blue spots appear.
  • Page 85: Specifi Cations

    Tele 50cm ~ 80cm Shutter - Auto : 1 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (AEB, Continuous 1/4 ~ 1/2,000 sec.), Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Exposure - Control : Program AE - Metering : Multi, Spot, Center-Weighted - Compensation : ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
  • Page 86 MMC card (Up to 2GB guaranteed) SD card (Up to 4GB guaranteed) SDHC card (Up to 8GB guaranteed) - File Format ·Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 ·Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) ·Audio : WAV...
  • Page 87 - Approx. 139g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (1050mAh)
  • Page 88: System Requirements

    We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use. -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.
  • Page 89: About The Software

    CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows.
  • Page 90: Setting Up The Application Software

    Setting up the application software 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.
  • Page 91 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.
  • Page 92: Starting Pc Mode

    Internet Explorer. Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
  • Page 93 Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
  • Page 94: Samsung Master

    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...
  • Page 95: Removing The Removable Disk

    (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
  • Page 96: Samsung Master

    Samsung 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 [Start Programs Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.
  • Page 97 Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu. Preview window : You can preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. Zoom bar : You can change preview size.
  • Page 98 Samsung 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.
  • Page 99: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.3.
  • Page 100: Faq

    Case 4 When using the USB hub. There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.
  • Page 101 Legacy USB Support) If you can’t change the menu by yourself, contact to the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer. If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer.
  • Page 102: Fcc Notice

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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