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SL420 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly. User Manual...
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when by an image editing program. (p.89) 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 Take a picture. (p.20) Take a picture damage that may result from camera malfunction.
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Samsung Camera Service centre. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:...
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Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not READY System chart avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Package Contents Sold Separately Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. Identification of features - Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Metering Pausing while recording a movie clip Drive mode (Successive Recording) Auto Focus type How to use the Smart Auto mode Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Voice Memo...
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Contents Initialisation Resize Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Rotating an image Time Zone Photo Style Selector File name Image Adjust Imprinting the recording date View Auto power off Starting the Multi Slide Show Selecting Video out type Start the Multi Slide Show Auto Focus lamp Selecting Images...
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Contents Software Notes SOFTWARE 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...
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.
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Identification of features Front & Top Microphone Shutter button Power button Speaker AF sensor / Flash Self-timer lamp Lens/ Lens cover...
Identification of features Back Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail LCD monitor USB / AV / DC terminal Camera status lamp MENU button 5 function button Play mode button Strap eyelet Fn / Delete button Mode Dial...
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Identification of features Bottom 5 Function button Battery chamber Information / Up button Flash / Self-timer / Left button Right button OK / Play & Pause button Memory card slot Macro / Down button Battery chamber cover Battery holder Tripod socket...
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Identification of features Self-timer lamp Mode icon Icon Status Description Refer to page 20 for more information about the camera mode setting. - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second Photo Help intervals. MODE Auto Program DUAL IS Blinking Guide...
You can download stored images 30fps frame rate to your PC (p.91) or supply the power to your camera through the These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions USB cable. and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and Use a USB cable with the correct specifi cation. do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery...
Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on - Turn off the camera’s power after you have inserted battery, before inserting the memory card. please check whether the - Have the front of the memory battery (+ / -).
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. inserted or removed. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the mem- It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up ory card’s performance.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi When using a 1GB SD memory, the specified shooting capacity will be Media Cards). as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
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When using the camera for the first time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for Setting up the date, time and date type the first time. 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by Language :English When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be pressing the Up/Down button and press Date &...
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LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting Description Icons Page functions and selections. Memory card icon / Internal memory icon Battery p.14 Flash p.32 Self-timer p.34 Macro p.30 Photo Style Selector p.45 Face Detection · Self Portrait p.39 ·...
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. Face Detection Photo Size Functions Quality Sound Focus Area Display Photo Style Selector Settings Voice Exit Change 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Face Detection Press the Volume...
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Starting the recording mode Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode ( Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper interaction. of your camera.
Starting the recording mode How to use the DUAL IS mode ( How to use the Program mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode. optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get except the aperture value and shutter speed.
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Starting the recording mode Available functions of the photo help guide Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Function that can be used when focusing is difficult Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes Functions that can be used when the image is blurred solutions for potential problems that may occur.
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Starting the recording mode To change the Scene mode, How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( Frame Guide press the MENU button and select Scene Night Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial Functions Portrait a desired scene menu.
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Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode How to use the [Long Time Shutter] Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture picture for you from the angle you choose. values to the shooting environment.
Starting the recording mode 6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and How to use the Movie clip mode ( press the OK button. A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording 7.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto mode( Each scene is recognized in the following conditions; The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings [Landscape] ) : When shooting outdoor scenes based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not [White] ) : When shooting in a very bright familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform charge.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM button The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or POWER button DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 5X optical zoom and Used for turning the camera’s power a 5X digital zoom function.
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ZOOM button WIDE Zoom Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie shots, zoom out from the subject i.e.
Info (DISP) / Up button Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display button.
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Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Available focusing method, by recording mode (Unit: cm) ( o : Selectable, : Infinity focus range) Mode Auto macro Macro Normal Mode Auto ( Focus Type...
Focus lock Flash ( ) / Left button To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use When the menu is displayed on the LCD the focus lock function. monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.
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Flash ( ) / Left button If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first Flash mode indicator flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power Icon Flash mode Description ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right Available flash mode, by recording mode ( o : Selectable) button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. Mode When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer (...
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Self-timer ( ) / Right button Selecting the self-timer Motion Timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp exception of Voice recording mode.(p.20) Pressing the Shuter button after Blink (1 second interval) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( setting the Motion Timer button until the desired mode indicator Detecting the subject's movement...
MENU button Functions ( - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it menus below: again will return the LCD to the initial display.
Functions ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. 2.
Functions ( White balance Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate The white balance control allows you to white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting adjust the colours to appear more natural.
Functions ( Normal This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. face picture.
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Functions ( Self Portrait This function can detect up to 10 persons. When the camera recognises many people at the same time, When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically it will focus on the nearest person. detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly.
Functions ( Face Tone Smile Shot The camera automatically takes a picture by This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot detecting the face of the subject although mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter the skin tone. you don’t press the shutter button.
Functions ( Image Size Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application You can select the image size appropriate for your application. of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower (Unit: pixel) the picture quality.
Functions ( Metering This function is to adjust the contrast If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change automatically when taking photos in an en- the metering method to take brighter pictures. vironment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast.
Functions ( Drive mode Auto Focus type You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Single] ( : Take one picture only. [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be taken the center of the LCD...
Functions ( Photo Style Selector Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) You can add various effects to the image and B (Blue) values without using image editing software. of the image. Photo Style Selector Back Move Set a photo style to evoke a mood.
Functions ( Image Adjust Saturation You can change the saturation of the image. Contrast 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the You can change the contrast of the image. Up/Down button. 2. Change the saturation by pressing the Adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation. 1.
Functions ( Voice Memo Voice Recording You can add your voice-over to a stored A voice can be recorded for as long as the still image. (Max. 10 sec.) available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Set the voice memo feature. Enable voice recording.
Functions ( Recording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording You can record the movie without voice. file without having to create multiple voice Select [Off] of [Voice] menu in the Movie recording files.
Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup Shutter sound menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. You can select the shutter sound. The items indicated by * are default settings. Volume :Medium Start Sound...
Setup menu Sound ( AF sound In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shut- The items indicated by * are default settings.
Display ( Start up image Quick view You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view whenever the camera is turned on. the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup.
Settings ( Formatting a memory Initialisation This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. default values.
Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the This function allows the user to select the file naming format. captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor [Reset] : After using the reset function, the Format...
Settings ( Imprinting the recording date Auto power off There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE &...
Settings ( Selecting Video out type - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected.
Settings ( Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer]. - Sub menus Video Out :NTSC...
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode Playing back a movie clip button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in 1. Select the recorded movie clip that the memory.
Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice You can capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. How to capture the movie clip 2.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Searching or Deleting Files set up the Play mode functions. 1. Press the Thumbnail button in Smart Album.
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button Details of Each Category The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Category Description File Format Image size Categorized depending on the file type (e.g., Type picture, video, or voice) Maximum enlargement Categorized depending on the sequence of...
Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: operates as a direction button. - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function...
Delete ( ) button Left / Right / Down / MENU button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button Left / Right button and press the DELETE (...
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. Secondary Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on Menu the LCD monitor.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) Auto with a USB cable.
Edit ( Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. Resize 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, menu tab and press the OK button.
Edit ( After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller Photo Style Selector size than original image. (Only with image size from 7M) It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. Rotating an image 1.
Edit ( Custom colour Red eye Removal You can change the R (Red), G (Green) Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. and B (Blue) values of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button.
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Edit ( Brightness control Saturation control You can change the brightness of the image. You can change the saturation of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right 1. Select ( ) by pressing the button and press the OK button. Then Left/Right button and press the OK a bar for selecting the saturation will be button.
View ( Starting the Multi Slide Show ( You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. amount of content such as pictures and videos. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show. You can select image to view 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the Start Start the UP / DOWN button and press the...
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( File Options ( Setting play interval 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. and press the OK button.
File Options ( [All] : Protect / release all saved images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD will permanently delete unprotected images.
File Options ( DPOF Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing a stored image. information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the 1. Press the Up / Down button and select pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.
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File Options ( Index Print size Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the type. memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.
File Options ( Copy To Card If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (About 9MB), the This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording [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 Easy printing supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera to printer directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. in the Play back mode, you can print a picture easily.
PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting You can select images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Qual- ity, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Setting the Number of Copies to Print Images :One Photo One Photo...
PictBridge : Reset Important notes Initialises user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select use or store this unit in the following locations. Date :Auto the [Reset] menu tab.
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- 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.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [File Error] File error Delete the file. [Card Error] Memory card error Memory card error Contact a camera service centre. Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again [Low Battery] Insert and format the memory card (p.52)
Before contacting a service centre Please check the following Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The camera doesn’t switch on The memory card has not been formatted There is low battery capacity Format the memory card (p.52) Insert fresh batteries.
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Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire No image on external monitor Flash off mode has been selected The external monitor has not been connected properly with Dis-engage flash off mode the camera The camera mode can't use the flash Check the connection cables Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.32) There are incorrect files in the memory card...
- Range : Wide : 0.2m ~ 3.6m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.3m Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 31.5mm - Recharging Time : Approx. 4 sec (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 175mm) - F No. : F3.5(W) ~ F5.5(T)
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· Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during Normal About 471 About 510 About 611 About 617 About 792 About 1065 About 1872 recording, Still Image Capture These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and Storage - Media may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
- Approx. 138.8g (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.
- Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaran- 250MB of available hard disk teed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. space (Over 1GB recommend) - Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of...
If the frame does not appear, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Installer. exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. 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.
Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be the monitor.
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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. If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer Windows explorer.
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Starting PC mode Downloading stored images Connecting the camera to a PC 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. 2.
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Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the - [Cut] : cuts a selected file.
Removing the removable disk 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the will open. Click the [OK] button. Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. 6.
Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with 4. Select a destination and make this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. a folder to save downloaded im- To start the program, click [Start...
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Preview window : You can preview the changed image. selected image. Image display window : Images of the selected folder are displayed. A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. the camera.
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Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not music files together in a movie clip. compatible with the Samsung Master can’t play back in the Sam- sung Master. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as 1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the MAC OS supports the camera driver.
Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Main- tenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries cable.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned CAUTION: above occasionally happen.
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on...