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Samsung GX-1S User Guide Manual pdf

1. List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa Nairobi America Anchorage West Asia Jeddah Vancouver Tehran San Francisco Dubai Dubai Los Angeles Karachi Calgary Kabul Denver Male Chicago Delhi Miami Colombo Toronto Katmandu New York Dacca Halifax East Asia Yangon Central and Mexico City Bangkok South Lima Kuala Lumpur America Santiago Vientiane Caracas Singapore Buenos Aires Phnom Penh Sao Paulo Ho chi Minh Rio de Janeiro Jakarta Europe Madrid Hong Kong London Beijing Paris Shanghai Amsterdam Manila Milan Taipei Rome Seoul Berlin Tokyo Stockholm Guam Athens Oceania Perth Helsinki Adelaide Moscow Sydney Africa Dakar Noumea West Asia Algiers Wellington Johannesburg Auckland Istanbul Pago Pago Cairo Jerusalem Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 161 Camera Settings Setting the Display Language m You can change the language in which the menus error Language messages etc are displayed English Nederlands Set in Language in the X4 Set up menu p 97 Frangais Pycckuit Deutsch sto You can choose from eleven languages English French Espa ol Per German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Italiano Axi Chinese Traditional Simplified and Portuguese Svenska Portugu s Setting the Display Language p 31 Turning the Guide Display On and Off m Set to display guide
2. 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears 3 Press the four way controller A The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of prints and date setting M on or O off will be displayed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 77 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 4 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the number of copies and press the four way controller W The frame moves to Date 5 Use the four way controller lt 44 gt to choose whether to insert gt 100 0046 the date 4 or not O M The date will be imprinted O The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status INFORMATION Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made Tocancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 4 and press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Printing Service DPOF Settings for All Images 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears 2 Press the four way controller A The DPOF screen appears 3 Press the Fn button The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears DPOF setting for all images mate lt 00 gt
3. ae does No available space Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete on SD Memory Card unwanted images p 27 71 Recording Wait until recording is finished Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls dark colours intricate designs are moving quickly or scenery shot through a Subject is difficult to window or a net like pattern focus on Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully Alternatively use manual focus p 124 Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera Subject is not in f at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release The Autofocus focusing area does not work button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Move away from the subject and take a picture The focus mode is set to MF Set the focus mode lever to AF p 116 The focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode Set the focus mode to AF S Single mode p 119 The capture mode is set to Y amp Moving Object mode Set the capture mode to setting other than Moving Object mode p 45 Down erges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy AE lock funct
4. and Moving Object modes Normal The basic picture taking mode Q Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour and saturation of A Landscape a trees and the sky and produces a bright image Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small subjects at amp Macro short distances Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject such as at v Moving Object a sporting event lt a Night Scene Portrait Lets you capture people against a night view or dusk The built in flash is deactivated Other settings are the same as h OFF Seer O Normal INFORMATION For a Night Scene Portrait the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places even if the built in flash is used Use a tripod to avoid camera shake Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 45 Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject telephoto or capture a wider area wide angle with a zoom lens Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle INFORMATION The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears Power Zoom functions Image Size Tracking Zoom Clip and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible
5. beside them or devices with an exclamation mark beside them Right click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark and select Remove Restart the PC and connect the camera the again For Windows 98 PC remove the camera driver also restart the PC and then reinstall the camera driver Down erges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Troubleshooting Case 7 In some security programs Norton Anti Virus V3 etc the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer Refer to the security program instructions about how to stop the program Case 8 If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting In this case disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start If the problem happens continuously set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re start the PC The Legacy USB Support is in the BIOS setup menu The BIOS setup menu differs from the PC manufacturers and some BIOS menus don t have Legacy USB Support If you can t change the menu by yourself contact the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer Case 9 The camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer When the camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer the computer may not recognise the camera Connect the camera to the USB port located on the back of the computer
6. 2 Look through the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus Focus indicator Downlopdad From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Focusing INFORMATION Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus p 44 and the focus indicator will not stay lit The beep can be turned off p 158 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field m You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 125 Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject Different combinations produce different effects Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD Adjusting the shutter speed alters the amount of light striking the CCD Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer It is possible to enhance the e
7. 3 Basic Operations Explains the basic procedures for taking playing back and printing still pictures 4 Menu Reference Understand how to use and access the buttons and menus of the GX 1S 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your GX 1S experience 6 Software information Explains software installation and how to use the program 7 Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides various resources Downlggged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use GX 1S Camera Characteristics 00 0 2 cs cccc cece serene sees nene cess nene reenso resent 10 Checking the Contents of the Package ccscsee cesses cee seaneene ceeeesees 11 Names of Working Parts ccsccscsss cesses seseeecesseecesesnenses caeesecesseanenacseneees 12 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals GX 1S Camera Characteristics Features a 23 5x15 7 mm CCD with 6 1 million effective pixels for superior definition and a wide dynamic range Features an Auto Focus sensor with 11 focusing points The central 9 are wide cross area sensors Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera with 0 95x magnification Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red Uses CR V3 AA lithium batteries
8. Normal exposure Under exposure Over exposure 1 Press the Fn button in capture mode The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO ok Exit 2 Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears 3 Use the four way controller gt to select Hy Auto Bracket o z y gt N A Drive Mode Auto Bracket Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure 4 Press the OK button twice Shooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel 5 Press the shutter release button halfway Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused 6 Press the shutter release button fully Three consecutive pictures will be taken the first with no compensation the second with negative compensation and the third with positive compensation INFORMATION When the focus mode is set to AF S Single mode the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent consecutive frames The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as long as the exposure metering timer default setting is 20 seconds when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing and you can take the next picture at the next compensation value In this case auto focusing works for each frame After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer default setting is 20 seconds the camera returns to s
9. O The date will not be printed 6 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears a C Print according i to setting Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default Paper Size Standard To change the print settings go to Step 7 Paper Type Std Quality Std Border Status Std Meny lt 5 ok Print Fn Change Setting 7 Press the Fn button PictBridge Hleteriage The screen for changing print settings appears Paper Size Standard gt Paper Type Std Quality Std Border Status Std MENU Cancel OK OK 8 Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 85 Printing Using PictBridge 9 Use the four way controller A V lt 4 gt to choose the paper size You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer Soraa When the Paper Size is set to Standard images are printed Card according to the printer settings L 100x150 Letter Postcard 11 x17 4 x6 A3 MENU Cancel 0k OK Paper Size 10 Press the OK button 11 Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set Paper Type Quality and Border Status The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set When the Paper Size is set to Standard images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type Best 11 Better 3 Good Quality EB Super fine 11 Fine 1 Nor
10. Setting the Exposure viewfinder and on the LCD panel The value of the shutter speed or aperture being adjusted is underlined in the viewfinder While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value the difference in the appropriate exposure EV value appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder The appropriate exposure is set when 0 0 is displayed The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the 250 F4a Difference from the appropriate exposure INFORMATION When in M Manual mode the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to AUTO Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over 3 0 Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 Exposure Warning You are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and ayaa hes 30 aperture blink Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is 7s too bright Use a flash if it is too dark Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure About the AE L Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the AE L button is pressed in M Manual mode You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in AE L bttn on M expsr in the C Custom Setting menu 1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted aut
11. eee eee 45 Using the ZOOM LENS sic seschececerscscecesecacdeceoace duces sritan nassaan 46 Using the Built in Flash lt ssssssissssssssrsssssssassi assas ceesesnee caeseaeen caeees eeeneeee teeeesees 47 Other Shooting Modes eressscsssarsseve raniinsnni nuii 51 Playing Back Still Pictures serenecon a 61 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 2 0 sees cee nesses reren 68 Processing Images with Filters s sess cesses ceeteene cesses ceteetenectenenee tenes reren 69 Deleting IIMages 5 2a cacns edstnia eel AL al eat tases ancient ions 71 Protecting Mages sseesceecseseseseeee teseee cseeenee caeeeenes eetees teneeesee uaaa Setting the Printing Service DPOF 2csesceseeer sess tesees ee srorrers renens 77 Printing USING PICTBHAGE lt as xcs cei cecertcisigee scene teense O area vdieo scree 81 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera m How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures Hold the camera firmly with both hands Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture Horizontal position Vertical position INFORMATION To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table tree or wall Always use the shortest practical shutter speed for hand held shots especially when using Zoom or Telephoto lenses Although there are individual differences among photographers
12. Displaying Histogram During Instant Review m Set to display histogram during Instant Review Select Plybck wi th Hstgram i n Instant Review Dsply in the 1 Normal Playback C Custom Setting menu p 99 42 Plybck with Hstgram The default setting is to not display histogram Instant Review Dsply Playback with histogram is performed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 165 Resetting to Default Settings Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu Settings in O Rec Mode menu B Playback menu and X 4 Set up menu are reset to default settings However Date Adjust Language Video Out and World Time are not reset 1 Select Reset on the X4 Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt to display the Reset screen 3 Use the four way controller A to select Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Down ergs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Resetting to Default Settings Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in C Custom Setting menu to default settings Settings in O Rec Mode menu gt Playback menu and Xk Set up menu are not reset 1 Select Reset on the C Custom Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen 3 Use the four way controller A to select Reset Res
13. 11 18 12 13 10 Recorded pixels p 107 11 Colour space p 115 12 White balance p 110 13 Date and time p 158 14 Focus point location p 120 15 Saturation p 109 16 Sharpness p 109 17 Contrast p 109 18 Lens focal length Press the four way controller gt to view explanation of set mode dial Detailed Info Auto Scene AUTO SCN Program Decides subjct condition automatically to fix optimum scene mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 15 Names of Working Parts Playback Mode m The camera switches screen displays every time you press INFO button during playback INFORMATION You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the gt button p 155 Detailed Information l 100 0001 AWB 2006 01 01 12 30 1 Captured images 2 Rotate icon p 62 3 Image folder number and file number p 164 4 Protect icon p 75 5 AF mode p 119 6 Focus point information p 120 7 Shutter speed p 133 8 Aperture p 135 9 EV compensation p 140 10 Saturation p 109 11 Shooting mode p 102 12 AE metering p 129 2 3 j 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 Flash mode p 47 14 Drive mode p 100 15 Auto bracket p 142 16 Sharpness p 10
14. INFORMATION Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit Always format new SD Memory Cards before use Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras Refer to Formatting the SD Memory Card p 157 for details on formatting 1 Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction Card cover opens 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor 3 Close the card cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 27 Using the memory card 4 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or formatting of the j card SD Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot Write protect Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while swich data is being saved to the card images are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting The card may be damaged beyond
15. MENU oK OK 4 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date 4 or not 1 Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 78 for details of how to make the settings Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 79 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 5 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status INFORMATION The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made for all images Down ggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Printing Using PictBridge m This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC direct printing Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable to print directly Select the images you want to print the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer Direct printing is performed in the following steps Set Transfer Mode on camera to PictBridge GA Xi Set up Connect the camera to the printer p 83 H annens SNE af i Transfer Mode Pc Set the printing options p 77 Auto Power or rer Print single images p 84 Sensor Cleaning Print all images p 86 MENU Cancel
16. 3 Use the four way controller A Y lt 4 gt to select the desired focus point The focus point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area and you can check where you set the focus point INFORMATION When OK bin when shooting in the C Custom Setting menu is set to Center of AF Point press the OK button to set the focus point to the centre if the focus point other than the center is selected for B Select Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 121 Focusing Fixing the Focus Focus Lock a f the subject is outside the range of the focusing area the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject In this situation you can aim the focusing area toward the subject use focus lock and recompose the picture 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder Use the focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on does not match any of the focus points Example The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead 2 Centre the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus if it is blinking the subject is not in focus 3 Lock the focus Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway The focus will remain locked Downlopded From camera usermanual
17. Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode INFORMATION Select Off for Guide display in X 4 Set up to not show indicators p 162 1 Flash mode Active mode appears p 47 12345 6 7 2 Drive mode p 100 3 AE metering p 129 afro N OASE z 1600 4 AF mode p 119 5 Switch focus point p 120 8 mosey Auto Scene 6 White balance p 110 Program 7 Sensitivity p 113 8 Shooting mode Mode dial position p 102 9 World time warning display p 159 10 Date and time p 158 09 25 2005 12 30 9 10 Indicators 3 4 5 6 and 7 only appear when the setting other than the default setting is selected 9 only appears when World Time is On 4 Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Names of Working Parts Capture Mode Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds Detailed Information Detailed Info CoO Sly Sy ISO 800 0 OF EH 6m sRGB 40mm N 2006 01 01 12 30 1 AF mode p 119 2 Shooting mode p 102 3 AE metering p 129 4 Flash mode p 47 5 Drive mode p 100 6 Auto bracket p 142 7 ISO sensitivity p 113 8 Image tone p 106 9 Quality level p 108 Explanation of Set Mode Dial Detailed Info iC 1 14 15 2 314 516 16 7 8 17 9 10
18. Initial Settings The cursor moves to tf Language English 5 Press the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the city 4h lt New York DST O MENU Cancel 6 Press the four way controller W 3 ar Initial Settings The cursor moves to DST daylight saving time Language English 7 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select 4 On or O Off 4 New York DST O gt 8 Press the OK button The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed MENU Cancel When an Incorrect Language is Set Follow the procedure below to display the screen for setting the language and go to Step 2 on p 31 to set the language again 1 Turn the camera off and turn it on again 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the four way controller gt twice 4 Press the four way controller W five times 5 Press the four way controller gt once The screen for setting the language will be displayed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy 2 Use the four way controller A W to choose the date style Date Adjust Date Style a mmi dd yyi24h v Date 01 01 2006 Time 00 00 MENU Cancel 3 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust The frame moves to 24h panes Date Styl 4 Use the f
19. Set the SEF 36PZF power switch on the camera to WIRELESS 6 Set the SEF 36PZF wireless mode on the camera to M Master or C Control INFORMATION Wireless mode is not available for the built in flash Set the SEF 36PZF wireless slave mode to SLAVE1 See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details Wireless Flash Control P TTL Flash Mode The following information is exchanged between the two SEF 36PZF flash units before the flash is discharged when the SEF 36PZF is used for wireless flash Press the shutter release button fully 1 The camera s flash discharges a pre flash the camera s flash mode is transmitted 2 The external flash unit discharges a pre flash the subject s lighting condition is checked 3 The camera s flash unit discharges a pre flash the required flash output is transmitted to the external flash x The camera s flash will discharge another pre flash to transmit the flash duration in HS amp High speed sync 4 The external flash discharges the main flash x Set the SEF 36PZF wireless slave mode to SLAVE1 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 153 Using an External Flash Optional Red Eye Reduction As with the built in flash red eye reduction is available with an external flash INFORMATION The red eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used p 50 If red eye reduction is used when the SEF 36PZF is set as the slave
20. Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel Down orgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation Sharpness and Contrast The default setting is 0 Standard for all Saturation Sets the colour saturation Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft Contrast Sets the image contrast Set Saturation Sharpness and Contrast in the Rec Mode menu p 96 INFORMATION Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode p 45 Rec Mode Towards Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENUExit Rec Mode Towards Higher sharpness Image Tone Towards Lower sharpness Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Rec Mode Towards Higher contrast Image Tone Towards Lower contrast Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 109 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the White Balance m The colour of the subject changes with the light source For example the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than und
21. p 44 Using the Built in Flash p 47 Focus indicator 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Down apagd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Basic Shooting Operation 6 Review captured images on the LCD monitor Image displays for 1 second on the LCD monitor after capturing Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the 4 button Setting the Display Time p 165 Deleting Images p 71 Displaying Bright Portion Warning p 155 42 Delete Operating the shutter release button m The shutter release button has two positions yO Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully first position second position Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the picture INFORMATION Squeeze the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed The indications stay on for about 10 seconds default setting after the button is released Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 43 Basic Shooting Operation Hard to Autofocus Subjects m The autofocus mechanism is not perfect Focusing may be difficult when
22. 0 3 Connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable Video Out NTSC Transfer Mode lt Auto Power Off File Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Removable Disk 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 2 On your computer s desktop display select My Computer and double click Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM The image files will then be displayed 3 Select an image and press the right mouse button 4 A pop up menu will open Click the Cut or Copy menu Cut cuts a selected file Copy copies files 5 Click a folder where you want to paste the file Downlopdad From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 159 Exploring 1010sscam Be Edt Yew Bo Favories loos Help 4 Up Bak Fit Adsiess FADCWMTOCESCAN a Fa Esa Ghoeamp SE ey SGE sceta fer scs0043 er scistes0 2 nere Bobe By Network Neightoiood Recycle tn bec eS Wo Compe z a Se r Back C Up He Em vew Go ovate Teos Hee ee Ca La Gack forint O Up Ea Coy Fone Undo Delete Adiera C FOCNSTOCSSTAM F Fase x Anew es FE we nate seso Ere 24 Fo
23. If the subject is ze DF 2 too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the aperture value indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposure If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark Downlopdad From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Using the Av Aperture Priority Mode Set a suitable aperture when you want to control the depth of field The depth of field is greatest when using a smaller aperture larger number Using a larger aperture smaller number gives the minimum depth of field The shutter speed is automatically changed to the appropriate setting depending on the size of aperture selected x Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 126 1 Set the mode dial to Av 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the aperture value The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 135 Setting the Exposure INFORMATION Turn the e dial while pressing the 4 Av button and change the EV Compensation value Set the aperture value in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in Expsr
24. Removable Disk the Camera cannot display this image message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode and message is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 175 2 Removing the removable disk m Windows 2000 ME XP The illustrations may be different from the real display depending on the Windows O S 1 Check whether the camera and PC is transferring a file If the Card in use lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp is turned off 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar RA 3 18 AM KS Double click F F 2x 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open F ze A EP a a a AEk oE o C ARAO ia ioa NA Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the cons eee Stop button Fuse me Click USB Mass Storage Device at Samsung Digtal Camera j Properties Stop T Display device components TZ Show Unplug Eject icon on the taskbar Lose 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will open Select 2px the USB Mass Storage Device and click the OK oan Seve es pee eee K one Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are button stopped they may be removed safely USB Mass Storage Device Generic volume F E Samsung DSC USB Device Click cnet 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware window will open Click the OK button Click Down pags From camera usermanual com
25. Samsung Manuals Removing the removable disk 6 A Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open zix Click the Close button and the removable disk may a Min alt ele onsen then be removed safely Hardware devices I Display device components z Show Unplug Eject icon on the taskbar Close 7 Unplug the USB cable A Clicky 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 This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9 0 or later 3 Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on 4 A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC 1 Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed 2 Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC CAUTION For Mac OS 10 0 or later First complete uploading from computer to camera and then remove the removable disk with the Extract command Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 177 g Digimax Master m You can download view edit and save your digital images and movies with this software This software is only compatible with Windows except for the Windows 98 To start the program click Start gt Programs Samsung Digimax Master Digimax Master Downloading images 1 Connect the camera to your PC 2 A
26. Samsung Manuals 155 Settings During Playback Set in Bright Portion in the D gt Playback menu p 96 Bright Portion OFF Instant Review Instnt reviewt Plybck MENU Cancel Setting the Slideshow Display Interval You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card ElPlayback successively p 66 Plybk dsply mthd Set image display interval to 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec or 30 sec Bright Portion The default setting is 3 sec J aaa Set in Slideshow in the gt Playback menu p 96 MENU Cancel x After setting press the OK button to start slideshow Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Camera Settings Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card INFORMATION Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card The card may be damaged beyond use Formatting will delete protected data Be aware 1 Select Format on the X 4 Set up menu p 97 2 Press the four way controller gt to display the Format screen 3 Use the four way controller A to select Format Format All data deleted Format Cancel 4 Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 157 Camera Settings Turni
27. Service DPOF sessessetseeeeeceeeeseeseetaetaeecneeeensensetaesnesenseateneentensaeeaes 77 m Printing Single IMAGeS s sseceeeeeeeeceeeee eee eetee eee teens tee taetaeteesaetaeteesessenteneentententeneneeeeeeneeey 77 w Settings for AIILIMAGOS eseo seas sas istuvsnnevnei steadier a EO E EENAA a PEA 79 Printing Using PictBridge Setting Transfer Mode m Connecting the Camera to the Printer ssesescesssersseteeterseetnet ent aetnetorsertnes cnt aetnetentoetaet ent netee m Printing Single IMAGES sseseeeeeeneeeeceeeneenteeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaetaeteraetastariessesteneestertententent ens eaten m Printing All Images scescerseeeeseetenssetseteenentaeeee Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings m Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Menu Reference e Using the Button FUNCTIONS vrecseereeeeeeeeteeteeseeteeeeeseeenateeteetessenteet estes eaeteetest ens a ii E art eed 90 E Capture Mode sseseiescseseresnesestenecese senses ons auvvvnenepesieneennseeeedeneeneds ees anuoes PENS EEEREN EES EENES SONDERE S 90 a Playback Mode ccseeceeceseeeceteeeceteeeceeeneeeeeeeeenee nee entre entre ent NEE ENER EEEN 92 Using the Menu 94 m How to Operate the Meniere ei ori cee E aE RE A OAA OEA 94 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 5 Contents a Rec Mode Menu Setting E ta EPP EPE AE E I A A I S A E ETE 96 a gt Playback Menu Setting HEMS s seseeecsese
28. Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 113 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed will blink ae in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too e ya bright set the aperture smaller larger number and when too dark open the aperture further smaller number Once blinking stops you can take the picture If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtained even if the aperture is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark 37 qc Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Using M Manual Mode m You can set the shutter speed and aperture values manually This mode is convenient for taking pictures using shutter speed and aperture settings for taking intentionally under exposed darker or over exposed brighter photographs x Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 126 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the shutter speed 3 Turn the e dial while pressing the 4 Av button and adjust the aperture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 137
29. The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to magnify the region 6 Press the four way controller W The frame moves to city Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 159 Camera Settings 7 Use the four way controller lt 44 gt to select the Destination city The current time location and time difference of the selected city appears gt Destination _ MENU Cancel OKJOK 05 25 8 Use the four way controller W to select DST 9 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 4 On or O Off Select X On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time DST 10 Press the OK button The World Time setting is saved To continue with World Time setting operations press the OK button to return to the World Time screen World Time a 8 London Gt New York 11 Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take pictures INFORMATION See List of World Time Cities p 161 for cities that can be specified as a destination Select th in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting gt appears on the guide display screen if World Time is On M p 14 Down erges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Camera Settings
30. Viewfinder Diopter m Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways You can slide the diopter from 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a well lit scene Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused AF Frame INFORMATION Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached However adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above To remove the eyecup pull upward and remove as shown on the right If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever use the diopter correction lens adapter optional However the eyecup must be removed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 37 Downjogded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Scene mode Auto Scene or Normal mode Flash OFF mode to ensure success For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and onward Basic Shooting Operation c cece cece reses srorrores cesses enters reoreeree eens 40 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes
31. a Turning the Guide Display On and Off e cesssessssescsensenssenserseceesescnsenteessessersesaes ensestentees m Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor s sssessssetseeeetenseetensserenesenentaesentaeeenaeesennntesians m Selecting the Video Output Format sscscsessessesseeereseecnsentenesetsetsesneenesensenestastaesesnesententensay Setting AlUROIPOWSROTE ssisoricriorcneseccorssudcnstawpnduneceropsednedvasmesanseetobseadenngienid cuetatmegbewcidguandsin C Resetting the File NUMBDEL sarsisreiirsisuesstuninii duraia a sees eet ARAARA ENR m Setting the Display TIME ariisireietsoninapneniieni ussen ina ieies Resetting to Default Settings ee ee eeerreetsrtsrtsetsetertstontertnetnetentsntnntertnetnetertsetontertnetetertentont Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu m Resetting the Custom Function Menu s eseseesseeeetseecetsetceneescereeecerseseesentaesensaesensaescennesennaes Software information SOWA NOLES resci enr S E DA EA O iat 170 WADOUE he SOWA srera a a a aa a a a 171 Setting up the application software sse eeeeeeeesreseseresteeesersrtserevterteeretsesterevtsntentveererterrerertere 172 e Starting PC HOGG 4s seiciiwctestssasnacdescvestsedisdivanelss se a Sadeaides heeds isedsleliss ieetsd lisdatds geesaekenbedeesd 173 Removable Disk ecrveresceerecsseveveeesveseveee cesses een ensees eee eer ees eee een eneeeseee een eae eet een ene ea sees enna teeters 174 Removing the removable disk
32. appears White Balance Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button 6 Fully display a white or grey sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance 7 Press the shutter release button fully Slide the focus mode lever to MF when the shutter cannot be released OK appears on the LCD monitor when setting is completed NG appears when setting is not completed successfully 8 Press the OK button INFORMATION No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance Press the Fn button when adjustment is unsuccessful to set again You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi segment metering p 129 if Entire screen is selected for Man WB Measurement in C Custom Setting menu p 99 White Balance is only adjusted in the spot metering area p 130 if Spot metering area is selected f picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed white balance may not be adjusted In this case set an appropriate exposure and re adjust the white balance Downlppded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Sensitivity m You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 The default s
33. can edit the still image TH47Z Bevatis a eco mamn o gt For Help pess FI Be A aa he ATA eT Image edit functions are listed below Q 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 See the Help menu Retouch You can change image or insert effects on the image See the Help menu Drawing tools Tools for editing an image Image display window a selected image displays in this window Preview window You can preview the changed image x A still image edited with Digimax Master can t be played back on the camera x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 181 Digimax Master DNG converter You can convert a RAW pef dng file into a JPEG or TIFF file format er 1 0 Be Ese yew Took Go Gamera tb o gt o gt lt 2006 1 1 14 35 For press FL Isene S GEA Sa1S0001 OWE EMEN DNG converter functions are listed below Histogram display Histogram of displayed image will be displayed Tools You can edit the RAW pef dng files as you want White Balance You can edit the colour temperature and saturation of the image Exposure You can edit the Exposure value Contrast and gamma value Sharpness You can edit the Sharpness of th
34. ceeeeene verreesen Adding the Date AdobeRGB sirin tases asnes neecgioce s Dsena AE IOCK ccssccsissenescsncsscesserncaeessenss capeeaven AE Metering AE L button AP MOU lt scsiscisscitescseccsdececucteed trisna iuas SEF 36PZF AF C Continuous mode AF Single mode 1 see eeeeeeereeeeee 119 Alkaline batteries AP MtUre ceeee eeeeecree seneeeeee voters veeeeees Aperture Priority Mode AV e 135 Auto Bracket Auto Scene A to Power Off esis ssssisssisisss eisrsurso sued 164 AF Autofocus Autofocus AF ereee cecteeeee ceeeeeeen eeeeer eee 116 Automatic Sensitivity Correction 113 AV Equipment OPEO E IPON IPIE I E AAE 68 Av Aperture Priority mode 135 B B amp W Digital Filter 0 006 ccsesceecereeseee vod 69 Batteries de dscieses csotcsctaceseies desdueonnttan 24 Beep ssesinccasss cosanesse anensents cecsasiectscenay ene 158 Bright tecissccesdnesdesess hestcatascensn ctoneateners 106 Bright Portion cseeeseseeseeeseseesree senna ees 155 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 0 ss00 163 Built in flashi 00 sees ceereeee ceeeecnee seeeee 47 145 B Bulb Mode oo see seseeree centre eeeees 139 Bulb Mode B ou cceeeceeceeeenceeneees seaeen eee 139 c Cable Switch Capture Information s esseessssersseee reese 15 16 Card access lamp seseseersesssrsesrereerreree ees 13 CCD Cleaning Center weighted Cloudy White Balan
35. dealer PETA PEL EA E ETE m Using the Autofocus eeessesseeeseesrseeserrsseseesetrnesvesetreterrevtnetsetertevtevtentoreevtevtentenrentevtentesreerert m Setting the AF Mode sseesessseeseeeetensseeeetenesteneeeeesteneeeesesestantaeseesententanteesestanteeesesestentaeees a Selecting the Focusing Area FOCUS Point ssssesseeseeetereerseeteeecneesneenseetaeecneessaneentersae ens C Fixing the Focus Focus Lock PPPE PES OEA RELPET ETAIT CEEI EIE PLII ATERS IE SEEE EPERE E ETE E m Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FOCUS teeteetseteetset eetere retest retrtsrtretorteetsrtenteetsntentert ent 124 e Seting the Exposure rsrsrsrs cocsrdasieatsesseecineionddsieetaas canoes er cewdanssedwevartand es ieedias iSS i kski 126 m Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed s sssessessetseeereeescnsenesetsetsetesneeenssnsestestastaesesentententensaey 126 m Selecting the Metering Method m Changing the Exposure Mode Setting the Exposure PIPE as hee Malay EEIT A A EEEE ETI OII EEI EIIE P EIRE ees OAEI E TEE EEIE FETERE a Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket sessesseeeseeetestestestsessessessessnesetenentertertor Using the Built in Flash sesseeseeeereetertsetsrtsrtsrtetertsetontertsrtnetertsntontertnrtnetentsetontertnrtnetertnmtont m Compensating Flash Output eeseteeesersetsetsetertertertertertrt veteet ententertert nesset ret net netnetortertertert omi a Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash eseese seeeeeereeerssteresstere
36. flash Recharging Time Approx 3 sec External Flash SEF 36PZF optional Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent W D White Balance N Flash Manual AUTO SCN Normal Portrait Landscape Macro Moving Modes Object Night scene Flash off Program AE Shutter Priority Shooting AE Aperture Priority AE Manual Bulb Drive Modes Single Continuous Auto Bracket Continuous 2 8 fps up to 8 frames JPEG 5 frames RAW Self timer 2 sec 12 sec Remote control Remote control 3 sec Down esges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Main Specifications Media SD Card up to 1GB guaranteed File Format RAW PEF JPEG DCF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 6M 3008x2008 pixels RAW Image Size 6M 3008x2000 4M 2400x1600 1 5M 1536x1024 pixels JPEG Storage 6M RAW10 SuperFine33 Fine68 Normal 114 4M Super Fine 50 Fine94 Normal 158 Capacity 1 5M Super Fine 103 Fine 169 Normal 266 128MB x These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Type Single image Thumbnails Slide show Image Play Editing Rotate Digital Filter Digital Filter B amp W Sepia Soft Slim Digital Output Connector USB 2 0 HI SPEED Interface Video Output NTSC PAL user selectable DC Power Input Connector DC 6 5V Power Source 4xAA Alkaline Lithium Ni MH 2 x CR V3 Lithium bat
37. formatting with the camera Card locked Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera Unlock the SD Memory Card p 28 This image is protected Rotation information cannot be saved The selected rotated image is protected Remove protection from the image Cannot use this card The inserted card cannot be used on a camera Insert a usable card Battery depleted The batteries are exhausted Install new batteries in the camera p 23 Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor Appears during CCD cleaning if battery set level is insufficient Replace the battery set with a new one or use an AC adaptor D AC10 optional p 26 Downlopgad From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Error Messages Error Message Description Image folder could not be created The maximum folder number 999 and file number 9999 are being used and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 157 The image is not stored The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error Settings not stored The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again p 71 RAW images cannot be set DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images RAW images are not supported RAW images cannot be processed using the digital
38. is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default 1 Off ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed 2 ISO 400 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 400 is reached or exceeded 3 ISO 800 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 800 is reached or exceeded 4 ISO 1600 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is reached or exceeded 5 ISO 3200 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is reached Set in ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl in the C Custom Setting menu ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl p 100 lt 1 Off 2 ISO 400 3 ISO 800 4 ISO 1600 5 ISO 3200 ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder ISO ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when aos the set sensitivity is set or exceeded so 7 INFORMATION ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed if sensitivity is automatically corrected p 113 Downlppdad From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Colour Space m You can set the colour space to use The default setting is SRGB 1 sRGB Sets to sRGB colour space 2 AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB colour space Set in Color Space in the C Custom Setting menu p 99 Color Space 41 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space Colour Space Colour ranges for va
39. s scccesesssreeeecesesteneeeeestensnnenesertentneeeteesentanteesestnntantaeeeet eas 176 Digimax Master s s s seeerrsetsrtsrtsetsetertsetontsrtnetnetertsetontertnetnetertretontertnetnetentnrtovtertnet eteri ers ont 178 Appendix Default Settings eesse ereertertereretseeertsrterteresetsetertsetenteresetsetertsetententseteetertsetententsetsetertentent 186 e Cleaning the COD eseese naiara TEE I seeders tousgudcadvergesehcemubetaressSapegnees 190 Optional ACCESSOS ssssiisvissoissosietsiseienisasvnisireisen iiaeaoee v seines iniaeeai 192 Error MESSAGES eseese eeeeeseseseressseesererrreesvteetserserentreeeutentseeserenteeeevtenteeeerentreeevtentreeserertteeert 194 Troubleshooting s s see rrsetsrrsresetsetertsetortsrenetsetentsetontsrenetnetentsetontertnetvetentsetontertneteetentnnt ont 196 Main Specifications eseeeeeseeseeesesetesesrtseteseertestortsetertentsetovtserertentseeestserestentserestertestertseeeee 200 e Glossary PEE I EERE A I AE AA Ralived dea tol OAE IEE EEA A E E AE AET EE NSE AAE ENTA 202 WIMAX siririna ene AE AAAA NAR 206 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 7 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics accessories and the names of various parts 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions
40. sec Auto Bracket AE Metering FOH Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode lt AF S Flash Exp Comp MENY Cancel INFORMATION Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode p 45 AF C Continuous mode can be set when the mode dial is setto P Tv Av M or B The autofocus mode is set to AF C in Y amp Moving Object Scene mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 119 Focusing Selecting the Focusing Area Focus Point Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to The default setting is Auto The selected focus point lights red in the viewfinder The camera selects the optimum focus point even if the subject is AUTO Auto not centred Ea Select Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area Center Sets the focusing area to the centre of the viewfinder Set in Switch dst msr pt in the Rec Mode menu p 96 Rec Mode Instant Review 1 sec Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt lt iq AF Mode Flash Exp Comp MENU Cancel INFORMATION Focus point is not displayed in the viewfinder when Off is selected for Superimpose AF Area in the C Custom Setting menu Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Focusing Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select EJ Select in Switch dst msr pt in the Rec Mode menu 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject
41. shutter release before the built in flash is ready Self Timer Shooting a This camera has two types of self timers and Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture Sy Shutter is released after about 2 seconds Use this mode to avoid camera shake Gs when the shutter release button is pressed 1 Mount the camera to a tripod Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 53 Other Shooting Modes 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO ok Exit 3 Press the four way controller A Downlagded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Other Shooting Modes The Drive Mode options screen appears Drive Mode Single frame shooting oK OK 4 Use the four way controller to select or DAN y 4 gt Vor BQO i is Drive Mode Self Timer 12 secs ok okK 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures 6 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus F45 ao Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 55 Other Shooting Modes 7 Press the shutter release button fully For X the self timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released T
42. taking pictures under the following conditions a to f below These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator inthe viewfinder If the subject cannot be focused automatically set the focus mode lever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range c Fast moving objects d Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background e If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range f Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range aon INFORMATION Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator is displayed when f above applies Downlapdsd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes m The camera selects and sets the optimum mode when Auto Scene is set on the dial indicator Dial indicator Select Normal Portrait aA Landscape amp Macro amp Moving Object S amp Night Scene Portrait Flash OFF with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in Auto Scene mode The modes are as follows Selects automatically from Normal Portrait Landscape Macro Auto Scene
43. the more are clearer when printed The number of pictures that can be taken the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card becomes less with larger file sizes The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels For example to print in postcard size 15ml 1536 x 1024 is adequate Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the Rec Mode menu 1 Setting the Recorded Pixels p 107 1 Setting the Quality Level p 108 Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Hn He RAW HH Recorded Pixels Best Better Good 3008x2008 10 z z 6 m 3008x2000 33 68 114 4m 2400x1600 50 94 158 1 5m 1536x1024 103 169 266 The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128 MB SD Memory Card The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode SD Memory Card and other factors Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 29 Turning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to ON position The camera will turn on Move th
44. the pre flash is discharged just before the shutter is released This reduces pupil dilation The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect To use the red eye reduction function set 4e Red eye reduction auto flash in Picture mode or e Red eye reduction manual flash in other modes Daylight Sync Shooting In daylight conditions the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person s face cast in shadow Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight Sync Shooting Flash is discharged manually when shooting with Daylight Sync Shooting Taking pictures Auto Scene 1 Confirm that the flash has popped up and the flash mode is set to 4 Manual discharge p 49 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 3 Take the picture x The picture may be over exposed if the background is too bright iS Without Daylight Sync With Daylight Sync Down eggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Other Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting a Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down 1 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO ok Exit Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 51 Other Shooting Modes 2 Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears Drive Mode Single frame shooting oK OK 3 Use the fo
45. the slowest recommended shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focal lengthx1 5 For example it is 1 75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1 150 of a second for 100 mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using a telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake Downlaegsd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting distance and motion 1 Set the mode dial to The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p 45 2 Set the focus mode lever to AF Autofocus mode is set p 116 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 41 Basic Shooting Operation 3 Turn the zoom ring to select the size of the subject Using the Zoom Lens p 46 4 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus The flash pops up automatically when necessary manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to Auto Operating the shutter release button p 43 Hard to Autofocus Subjects
46. the video cable you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable Selecting the Video Output Format p 163 P O C ooo 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB Video terminal on your camera 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device 3 Turn the AV device and camera on INFORMATION If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC10 optional is recommended p 26 For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks such as TVs check the operating manual of the AV device and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected Ensure that the video output format setting is the correct one for your country or region p 163 The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device Down eggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Processing Images with Filters m You can edit shot images using digital filters Processed images are saved under a different name INFORMATION e RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter Additionally set digital filters from the gt Playback menu 3 TON gt O s gt E Digital Filter B amp W Conver
47. unit or with the wireless function the preflash for red eye reduction will trigger the external flash Do not use red eye reduction when using a slave unit See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details Down epgas From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Settings During Playback Changing Playback Display Method Set information to show during playback The camera switches display information when you press INFO button Images only Only captured images are displayed Image Histgrm Images and histogram are displayed Image Detailed Info Image details appear with a small image in the upper left Last memory Display settings are retained from previous session Set in Plybk dsply mthd in the gt Playback menu p 96 Plybk dsply mthd Images only ImagetHistgrm Image Detailed Info Last memory MENU Cancel x Refer to p 16 for various display information details Displaying Bright Portion Warning a f Instant Review or Instnt review Plybck in Bright Portion is selected bright areas over exposed areas in the image blink on the Instant Review and playback screens The default setting is OFF OFF Turn off the bright portion warning Instant Review Over exposed area warning is displayed only during Instant Review Instnt review Plybck Over exposed area warning is displayed during Instant Review and playback Downloaded From camera usermanual com
48. with this camera Wide Angle Telephoto Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Built in Flash m Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built in flash The built in flash gives best results within a range of 0 7 m to 4 m from the subject Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0 7 m this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity x Compatibility of built in flash and lens Vignetting darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this INFORMATION When using the built in flash remove the lens hood before shooting INFORMATION Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built in algo Auto discharge flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary flash does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary Discharges flash manually Flash discharges when popped up 4 Manual discharge does not discharge when retracted Auto flash Redeye zee 43 Lights a red eye reduction light before automatic flash reduct Manual flash Redeye Discharges flash manually Lights a red eye reduction light before to reduct manual flash Manual discharge
49. you can link the exposure and focus point during multi segment metering The default setting is Off 1 Off Exposure is set separately from focus point 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with focus point Using the Center Weighted Metering m Metering is weighted at the center of the screen Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience instead of leaving it to the camera The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases center This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes Using the Spot Metering m With spot metering brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration You can use this in combination with the AE lock p 141 py when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is i difficult to obtain Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Setting the Meter Operating Time Set the metering time in Meter Operating Time in the Custom Setting menu p 98 The default setting is 10 sec 1 10sec Metering time is set to 10 seconds 2 83sec Metering time is set to 3 seconds 3 30sec Metering time is set to 30 seconds Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features five exposure modes along with the Scene modes Use the mode dial p 102 to change the exposure mod
50. 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set exposure setting steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 113 Downlppged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Using the Tv Shutter Priority Mode Select a fast shutter speed to freeze a moving subject or a slower speed if you want to show some subject movement The aperture value will automatically adjust to compensate for the change in shutter speed x Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 126 1 Set the mode dial to Tv 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 133 Setting the Exposure INFORMATION Turn the e dial while pressing the 4 Av button and change the EV Compensation value p 140 Set the shutter speed in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 113 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel
51. 35 3 Flash mode p 47 4 Built in flash is ready when blinking flash should be used G Flash off Auto discharge _ Red eye reduction flash on 4 Drive mode p 100 C Single frame shooting i Continuous shooting _ Self Timer shooting Remote control shooting 5 Focus point information p 120 No indicator Auto E Select ial Centre 6 AE metering p 129 No indicator Multi segment metering Center weighted metering Spot metering 7 Auto bracketing p 142 8 White balance p 110 Not displayed when set to Auto 9 Battery level p 25 10 EV compensation p 140 11 Number of recordable images EV compensation value PC Pb PC Personal Computer mass storage Pb PictBridge Downlpagsd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Attaching the Strap iiss ss cissacsccisseceas cssth coup steives de etadhas cdeteesitenntesssieene caine 22 Connecting to a Power Source os ese cerecnee eters tesiees normerne tens renren 23 Using the memon Card cersssesssnunsisosineiinite i 27 Turning the Camera On and Off cesses estes tiiran 30 Initial Settings errierta sirs kernas na ey ARE REE ES N 31 Attaching the LenS sessrensesscresereiaiianii n A E 35 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter s eeeeese eretet terree srersssrt teseteeecseese
52. 8 The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the AE L button The exposure remains locked as long as the AE L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway You will hear a beep when the AE L button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 158 AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is M Manual or B Bulb mode The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length However the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock Ifthe exposure mode is M Manual the aperture and or shutter speed are automatically adjusted to set the appropriate exposure when the AE L button is pressed p 137 e Exposure can be fixed when focus is locked Set in AE L with AF locked in the C Custom Setting menu p 123 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 141 Setting the Exposure Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket m You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed The first frame is exposed with no compensation the second frame is under exposed negative compensation and the third is over exposed positive compensation E ag
53. 9 17 ISO sensitivity p 113 18 Image tone p 106 19 Contrast p 109 20 Quality level p 108 21 Recorded pixels p 107 22 Colour space p 115 23 Lens focal length 24 White balance p 110 25 Captured date and time p 158 Downlppged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Names of Working Parts Histogram Display 1 Capture quality Image file type 2 Image folder number and file number p 164 3 Protect icon p 75 4 Histogram INFORMATION Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is on Press the four way controller A W in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 17 Names of Working Parts Viewfinder Indications yayaon o 8898 FEE z 888 1 Autofocus frame p 37 2 Spot metering frame p 129 3 Focus point p 120 4 Flash status p 47 Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set 5 Scene mode icon p 45 Icon for Scene mode in use appears Sa Night Scene Portrait amp Moving Object amp Macro a amp Landscape amp Portrait Normal 6 Focus indicator p 42 Appears when image is focused 7 Shutter speed p 133 Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e dial 8 Aperture p 135 Aperture when capturing or adjusting underlined when aperture can
54. Compensation Av button 91 EXPOSUIC sceri iaoei a iEn 126 Exposure metering timer ssee seers 143 Exposure Mode seeeceessereeseneeeeee unirse 131 Exposure Warning seee esses seses 134 136 138 External fash 0c eceeee sentence seeeee eed 5O F FIG FH stssnsvssce yaagesavscwercsmeasoarea sesegteaacioe FiltEr erreen a A Fireworks Fix EXpOSUre oee cesses veeeeeree cetreteeeeeeeee eA 23 FIX FOCUS sisscecsascnstesetsdosensensamescpienasos 122 Flash 7 Flash White Balance e seese seeeeerreseerss 110 Flash Compensation 2 essees sreeesrse rrseresee 145 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Fash Off cirri n AE E 45 Flash OFF eeeeeseesseererrererrrresessrees ee 45 SUP Flash pop up button set eere 91 Fluorescent Light White Balance 110 FI button easccaine 91 93 FI MON eee resisa cetveeeessveeee eoeeeeees 100 FOCUS Indicator sere ewer ee eee ee eee e cette ee ee 99 124 FOCUS LOCK 10 secret eeeeceeee veeeeeeeecveeen eevee 122 FOCUS mode lever vesse eeeeee eeeeeteee ceeeesees ved 91 FOCUS point seee tetese eeerreeee ceteeteee eeteee ceeees 120 FOCUSING eee eerte eeeseeeee ceseeeeee terrre rererere 116 Formal sistescccccscsssuseccsctissoascsceaesceesasames 157 Four way controller seee eeeeeeeeeeeeeee reeeo 91 93 G Guide display ss00sesessees cesreneee ene 14 162 H High Speed Flash Sync Mode s 0 esse 152 Histogram osses eevee seeeesreeceeeet
55. D Panel Indications Getting Started Attaching the Strap sseeesrisrrerssererrsereeterissrsrtenr ert ertons aviver ert rnt tatars mue srt EEr ENE ENESES SN EvE tmr Ena maana ee 22 Connecting to a Power SOUFCe s seeseeeseseeseesreseeeetonttetontseermtontsetontseermtontsetvetsetvmtontsetemterttetortsey 23 BW BAMEHIGS ereire a a a a ANA 24 Battery Level Indicator stestsescctesssesevsesesstersens cebees ers esteeteessvteeb ees ent esteebostaveseteorostestseesst eet 25 m Approximate Playback Time new batteries seeeereeetsrtertereertretertrrtertertretemtortertertretemtorteetortnernni 25 a Using the AC Adapter Optional cccccccesseteeecesseeceeeetserseeceaeecesenteerneeseaeseesenteesneeeeaee ces 26 Using the memory card Turning the Camera On and Off se eseseessesrrseesstorsentonrseeentontsetonrseeemtentsetemtsetentenrsetententententsey 30 Initial Settings cceseee cesses eeteetee teeter teette sent ee entne sees eete tant eee eet cnet ees ent en ansees ee eataee eaten end 31 m Setting the Display Language ssessessesesseeeneeecsteeeenteeeentnee serene eereneeetnneaesentaeeensaeeeesnnteetags 31 m Setting the Date and Time ssseseeseesseecesesteneeeecesesteneeesestensenaeeeesenteneeeesesestanseesertenteneaeeeen 33 Attaching the LENS eseesseceesetseseteeterteeteesonsontentaetertetaesoetertorbaetees ors orantees er nstaesoesers oe 35 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 1 sesseeseeset
56. Discharge Flash ON 4 40 1 Press the UP button The built in flash pops up and begins charging Manual discharge mode Flash ON is used regardless of flash mode settings When the flash is fully charged 4 appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder INFORMATION Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the UP button while the built in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to 30 Q A amp A oF Se O 2 Press the shutter release button fully The flash discharges and the picture is taken 3 Push the flash down to retract Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 49 Using the Built in Flash Using Red eye Reduction Flash m Red eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash from the retina of the eye Red eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it Brighten the surroundings when shooting If using a zoom lens set it to wide angle and move in closer to your subject Use a flash that supports red eye reduction Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash The red eye reduction function on this camera reduces red eye by discharging the flash twice With the red eye reduction function
57. Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 199 Main Specifications Type 23 5mm x 15 7mm CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixel Approx 6 1 Mega pixel Total Pixel Approx 6 3 Mega pixel Mount PENTAX Kar bayonet mount ieee Schneider D XENON Lens Usable Lens All PENTAX DSLR lenses are available Kar2 not power zoom compatible KaF mount lenses Ka mount lenses Type Pentaprism Natural Bright Matte Focusing Screen Field of View 95 nee Magnification 0 95X 50mm 1 4 50mm Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment 2 5m 1 1 5m Low temperature polysilicon TFT colour LCD monitor LCD Monitor i 2 5 approximately 210 000 dots zada Type TTL priase matching 11 points wide AF l Modes AF Single with focus lock Manual focus Continuous AF Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Speed 30 1 4 000 sec with Bulb Metering System TTL cpen ap rture 1esagment coupled with lens and AF information Exposure Metering Multi Center weighted Spot Control Compensation 2 1 3EV or 1 2EV steps ISO Equivalent Auto 200 400 800 1600 3200 Type Built in retractable P TTL auto pop up flash Modes Auto Manual Auto Red eye reduction Manual Red eye reduction Guide Number 15 6 at ISO 200 Angle of View Flash 28mm wide angle equivalent to 35mm Coverage Sync Speed 1 180 sec with SEF 36PZF SAMSUNG dedicated
58. ER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury WARNING wanmmea WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Saurion CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in a minor or moderate injury Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 1 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way This may result in fire injury electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera Internal inspection maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre m Please do not use this product in close proximity toyflammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion 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 batteries or AC Power Adapter 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 Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreigniobjects into the camera through access points e g the memory card slot and battery chamber This may cause a fire or electric shock Donot operate this camera with wet hands This could pose a risk of electric shock Warning Do not use the
59. Eyecup Viewfinder cap Installed on camera Installed on camera 4 Body mount cover USB cable Video cable Installed on camera Software CD ROM Strap AA Alkaline batteries four Operating Manual this manual The batteries packaged with the camera are for checking the camera s functionality Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 11 Names of Working Parts Camera Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Da Lens information contacts Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver Lens unlock button e dial AE L On button Four way controller MENU button OK button button Fn button INFO button Battery cover E button Tripod socket Downlopdgd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Names of Working Parts 4UP button Built in flash Hot shoe Mode dial Av button Strap a VL LCD panel i ae ets Diopter adjustment Cable switch lever terminal Card cover USB Video Card cover terminal unlock lever DC input terminal Card access lamp Terminal cover LCD monitor Viewfinder 13 Names of Working Parts LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera LCD monitor While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial
60. Menu N Last Memory gt Item Default Setting Setting Reset Setting Page Single frame 4 p 51 p 53 Y Drive Mode shooting No es p 57 p 142 Flash Mode agjo Auto Yes Yes p 47 White Balance AWB Auto Yes Yes p 110 ISO Sensitivity AUTO Yes Yes p 113 DPOF Settings Yes No p 77 Digital Filter B amp W Yes Yes p 69 Slideshow 3 sec Yes Yes p 66 1 Only continuous shooting settings are saved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 189 Cleaning the CCD m Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned Please contact Samsung Camera service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part INFORMATION Do not use a spray type blower Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera It is recommended to use the AC adapter D AC10 optional when cleaning the CCD When the battery level is low a warning message Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor If you are not using the AC adapter please use batteries with ample capacity remaining A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning Please stop Cleaning immediately Do not put the t
61. Mode menu p 96 ec Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels __ lt 4 Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel INFORMATION Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW Fixed at 3008x2008 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 107 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Quality Level m You can set the image quality level The file size will also differ according to the Recorded Pixels settings The default setting is Best RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing Effects such as White Balance Contrast Saturation and are not applied RAW RAW to the image but such information is saved When image data is transferred to a PC the supplied Digimax Master software can save images in JPEG or TIFF file formats Lowest compression rate suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size Best aunt Image is saved in JPEG format eo bai Standard compression rate suited for viewing as photographs or on pEr etter izin your computer screen Image is saved in JPEG format ee oe Highest compression rate suitable for attaching to e mail or posting on 00 a websites Image is saved in JPEG format Set in Quality Level in the Rec Mode menu p 96 Rec Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation
62. O 100 m Its features include slave sync flash contrast control sync flash AF spot beam high speed sync wireless flash and front rear curtain sync Downlopged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Optional Accessories Camera Case Camera Case SCP D1 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera Viewfinder cap Eyecup Strap Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 193 Error Messages Error Message Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 27 71 Memory carditul You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels p 107 p 108 No image There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer No card in camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera p 27 Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem and image capture and playback are impossible It may be viewable on a PC but not the camera Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera Use after
63. PZF Off LCD panel Exposure metering timer 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm On Using wide adaptor Using P TTL Auto Mode m Use this flash mode with the SEF 36PZF flash unit When flash mode is set to P TTL auto the flash pre fires right before taking pictures using 16 segment metering and allows more precise control P TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more SEF 36PZF units are used 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the SEF 36PZF 2 Turn on the SEF 36PZF 3 Set the SEF 36PZF flash mode to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the SEF 36PZF is fully charged and then take the picture INFORMATION e P TTL auto is only available with the SEF 36PZF flash unit The will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged For details such as operation method and effective distance please read the external flash manual The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is 9 or 43 Therefore it may not suitable for daylight sync shooting Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera The built in flash will hit the external flash See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 151 Using an External Flash Optional Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode With the SEF 36PZF you can discharge the
64. Print with DPOF settings p 88 l Disconnect the camera from the printer p 88 INFORMATION Use of the AC adapter D AC10 optional is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet Make the settings on the printer For details refer to the operating manual for your printer RAW images cannot be printed directly Use a PC to print RAW images See the software instructions when connecting to a PC p 169 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 81 Printing Using PictBridge Setting Transfer Mode 1 Press the MENU button The 6 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the X 4 Set up menu Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Guide display 3 Use the four way controller A W to select Transfer Mode 4 Press the four way controller gt A pop up menu appears Downlaeded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Printing Using PictBridg
65. W DRIVE SECAUCUS NJ07094 U S A TEL 1 201 902 0347 FAX 1 201 902 9342 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 18600 BROADWICK ST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CA 90220 U S A TEL 1 310 900 5263 5264 FAX 1 310 537 1566 Www samsungcamerausa com SAMSUNG FRANCE S A S BP 51 TOUR MAINE MONTPARNASSE 33 AV DU MAINE 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE HOTLINE PHOTO NUMERIQUE 00 800 22 26 37 27 Num ro Vert Appel Gratuit TEL 33 1 4279 2200 FAX 33 1 4320 4510 www samsungphoto fr SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS GMBH AMKRONBERGER HANG 6 D 65824 SCHWALBACHTTS GERMANY TEL 49 0 6196 66 53 03 FAX 49 0 6196 66 53 66 Www samsungcamera de TIANJIN SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS CO LTD 7 PINGCHANG ROAD NANKAI DIST TIANJIN PRCHINA POST CODE 300190 TEL 86 22 2761 4599 FAX 86 22 2769 7558 Www samsungcamera com cn SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS U K TEL 00800 12263727 free for calls from UK only UK Service Hotline 01932455320 Wwww samsungcamera co uk RUSSIA INFORMATION CENTER SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 117545 ST DOROZHNAYA BUILDING 3 KORPUS 6 ENTRANCE 2 MOSCOW RUSSIA TEL 7 095 363 1700 CALL FREE 8 800 200 0 400 from Russia only www samsungcamera ru Internet address http Avwww samsungcamera com The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC 6806 3253 Downloaded From camera userma
66. a new one 1 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration D and slide the battery cover toward the lens and then flip open 2 Insert the batteries according to the indicators in the battery chamber Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 23 Connecting to a Power Source 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover and slide it as shown in the illustration to close INFORMATION Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries Batteries m You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera Battery performance differs by type Please choose the type that best suits your purpose CR V3 The CR V3 is a long life battery and is convenient when travelling AA Ni MH rechargeable These are rechargeable and are economical batteries AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates Provided with the camera These are easily obtainable when your usual batteries run out but they may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions We do not recommend their use except in emergencies and checking the camera s functionality AA alkaline batteries INFORMATION Oxyride batteries and rechargeable CR V3 batteries may cause malfunctions due to their voltage characteristics so their use is not recommended Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sa
67. ain switch Move to turn the power on off p 30 and confirm the depth of field Preview p 128 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens p 36 Downlagggd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Button Functions Focus mode lever Switches between Autofocus mode p 116 and Manual focus mode p 124 Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode p 102 UP button Press to pop up the built in flash p 47 MENU button Displays the Rec Mode menu p 96 Press the four way controller gt to display gt Playback menu p 96 X amp Set up menu p 97 and C Custom Setting menu p 98 INFO button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor p 15 PJ button Switches to the Playback mode p 61 E4 Av button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values p 135 p 140 AE L button Locks the exposure before shooting p 141 Automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in the Manual mode p 137 e dial Sets shutter speed aperture and EV compensation values p 133 135 140 OK button Saves the setting you selected in the menu Four way controller A V lt 4 gt Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu Fn button Press to display the Fn menu Press the four way controller A W 4 gt to choose the next operation p 100 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 91 Using the Button Functions Playback Mode m Fun
68. amera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 187 Default Settings C Custom Setting Menu Item Default Setting pect Reset Setting Page Setting O Off Yes Yes p 98 Noise Reduction On Yes Yes p 139 Expsr Setting Steps 1 2 EV Steps Yes Yes p 141 ISO Corction in AUTO ISO 200 800 Yes Yes p 113 ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off Yes Yes p 114 Link AF Point and AE Off Yes Yes p 130 Meter Operating Time 10 sec Yes Yes p 131 AE L with AF locked Off Yes Yes p 123 Recordable Image No Remaining mage Yes Yes p 98 storage capacity OK btn when shooting Off Yes Yes p 118 p 120 AE L bttn on M expsr Program Line Yes Yes p 139 Superimpose AF Area On Yes Yes p 120 AF in remote control Off Yes Yes p 98 FI with S lens used Not available Yes Yes Using aperture ring Prohibited Yes Yes Release when Chrging Off Yes Yes p 146 Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Yes Yes p 165 Mag to Strt Zm Plybk 1 2 times Yes Yes p 99 Man WB Measurement Entire screen Yes Yes p 111 Color Space sRGB Yes Yes p 115 Reset Custom Fnction p 167 1 When the screw mount lens is in use Fl with S lens used menu is available 2 When a lens that has aperture ring is in use Using aperture ring menu is available 3 ResetReset settings in C Custom Setting menu Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Default Settings Fn
69. an adjust the EV Compensation from 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 Av button 1 Set the compensation with the e dial while the 44 Av button is pressed 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder 4 is displayed during compensation ad 4 blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set Compensation value INFORMATION e Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to M Manual or B Bulb mode The exposure compensation cannot be cancelled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode Downlppded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Changing the Exposure Setting Steps Set Exposure Setting Steps in Expsr Setting Steps in C Custom Setting to increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Expsr Setting Steps 41 1 2 EV Steps 2 1 3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1 2 EV Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock m AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained 1 Press the AE L button The camera memorizes the exposure brightness at that instant Press it again to unlock INFORMATION is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged p 1
70. battery with a new one It may cause explosion or overheating The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity and marked on the battery and the camera AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries and CR V3 are not rechargeable Do not disassemble the battery Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 3 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA vrerrercscterteeeeeteescseesteeteneeereetenseateeteeeeeteeteetens AARAA 1 Danget spesispieipiiveiini enia Seann aE e E E NE OSE ENEE 2 WAITING a nea antontoeseesensontaetneseeseetentseseesentent eet ersentent eet eee ert ert ts 2 COUNT dorearen n E cao tid baninamidivien A to teetansiaseeheniensons tetas 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ssecceeceeseetnetoneeeteeseesneenetanseeteeteesaetaetanseeteetetaesneeagees 3 CONES 8 sess cese cetera svestesrs aes sere tase aa A EEEa E aE Eine 4 Contents of the Operating MANUAL ss ccssvencorsnasessetessdvouerevsstoneescuedsdbpevoads phiisteseosde Vorevnadeouyenosves 8 Before Using Your Camera GX 1S Camera Characteristics 2 2 iscsssterccsicencsucetssaceives NSE isr st En rA STAT PRET TE ENISA ST 10 Checking the Contents of the Package tseeeetssisetsetsetsrtertsstsrtsetsttsttsntertestsntttnntsmtent esi netentnet nnt 11 Names of Working Parts ECAMEA oa t EEE ENEA ari Geese N E E T m LCD Monitor Indications m Viewfinder Indications a LC
71. be adjusted with e dial 9 EV compensation p 140 Appears when EV compensation is available or in use Blinks slowly when compensating flash output Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown Downlppded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Names of Working Parts 10 Number of recordable images EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images p 98 EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted p 132 The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is M p 137 11 Manual white balance p 111 Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting 12 Manual focus p 124 Appears when focus mode is MF 13 ISO sensitivity warning p 114 Appears when warning value is exceeded 14 AE lock indicator p 141 Appears during AE lock INFORMATION The red indication of the focus point used for autofocus lights up and is superimposed on the view when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 19 Names of Working Parts LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera 1 Shutter speed p 133 2 Aperture p 1
72. ber is displayed first on the LCD monitor 100 0046 2 Tur the e dial to the left toward ed Nine thumbnail images appear Select amp Delete Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 73 Deleting Images 3 Press the f button C appears above the images 4 Use the four way controller A W 4 gt to move to the images to delete and press the OK button Image is selected and 4 appears Press Fn button to select all images the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images 5 Press the 4 button The Delete confirmation screen appears 6 Use the four way controller A to select Select amp Delete 7 Press the OK button The selected images are deleted Downlpadsd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals MENU gt Delete oY e All selected images are deleted Select amp Delete Cancel Meng 0K OK Protecting Images Protecting Images from Deletion Protect m You can protect images from being accidentally deleted x Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted 1 Press the button and use the four way controller lt 4 gt 100 0046 to select an image The most recently captured images image with the largest file number are displayed first on the LCD monitor 2 Press the On button The Protect screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A to select Pro
73. button in Capture mode The i Rec Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast 2 Press the four way controller gt Playback menu 4 Set up menu and C Custom i Format Setting menu appear in order each time the four way Beep controller is pressed Date Adjust World Time Language English Guide display v MENUExit Downlagded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Menu Select a menu item and set Procedure to set the Quality Level on the Rec Mode menu is explained as an example 3 Use the four way controller A W to choose an item D Rec Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Exit 4 Press the four way controller gt Rec Mode Available Quality Level options appear image Tone Press the four way controller gt to move to the pop up Recorded Pixels menu if there is one Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel 5 Use the four way controller A W to select a setting 6 Press the OK button The camera returns to the menu screen Next set other items Press the MENU button to return to Capture or Playback mode INFORMATION Even after you press the MENU button and close the menu screen your s
74. can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to JOOMA select an image The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 63 Playing Back Still Pictures 2 Tur the e dial to the right toward Q Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original Turn to the left toward faf to return Press the OK button to return to the original size Press four way controller A W lt gt in zoom display to change the display area INFORMATION The first calibration on the e dial is 1 2 times You can change this in Mag to Strt Zm Plybk in C Custom Setting menu p 99 Nine Image Display m You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time Down ggasd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Playing Back Still Pictures 1 Press the gt button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 100 0046 2 Turn the e dial to the left toward fd Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once Press the four way controller A W lt gt to select an image A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen With an image selected in the bottom row pressing the four way controller W disp
75. ce ess ssessssssreerse see 110 Colour space Colour Temperature seses seeersees seerste Continuous Autofocus Continuous mode AF C Continuous Shooting sseeeseeesteee ceeeeees Contrast 2 lt cscccrices sestniesdeaniveda nien Contrast Control Sync Flash Correct eXpOSUre e ssereeeresrersssrernerse see CREVB inseto EA Custom Function C Custom Setting Menu s2 sees D Date Adjust preie Aavecewiebinddes beesvecedgddedsevend 33 Down ages From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Index Date change iAeee secede A TETE OO Daylight White Balance 410 Daylight Sync Shooting EPE IAE I R 50 Default Setting TEE E E E tact 31 186 Dol g sascatecnten servants cetecgsigg sannatadkiasiei asi 71 Delete All Images PERPEN EREE L EEIE IAE p 72 4P Delete button eee rsrrrere eee tee eed 93 Deleting a Single Image seer 71 Depth Of Field meias risisyissrrsininiiesiar ruas A Digital FIG sssiedeisisc Vensiscevgngesamenaniestwevney 69 Diopter Adjust EA ES E E A 37 Direct Printing EE ATENE PEE ETE 81 Display Language esseere eereeeeet rererere eee 162 Display Style sgicl atoadetieNebevted treneris tones rad O DPOF AUTOPRINT esse essseeeeeeecee ceseeened 88 Drive Mode siss eeeeee eeeeettee teteeeeee teeeeeeeeree 100 E CAG e E nected Ceniedoovsmer sess ote 93 Error Message ws s eeseee ceesseree ceneeeeee iuas 194 EV Compensation ss0 cseereeeeceeeeneee eee 140 Av EV
76. ces the amount of light entering the camera lens by a measured amount without affecting the picture itself Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by slow shutter speed NTSC PAL These are video output formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and South Korea PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio The lower the compression the more detailed the image The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera Settings like White balance contrast saturation and sharpness can be manipulated individually on each file In addition RAW data is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG and TIFF data Rich gradations are possible Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings such as JPEG or TIFF Down exggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Glossary Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels The more pixels that compose a picture the larger the image size Sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light the equivalent of film speed in a camera using film With a high sensitivity images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dimly lit places reducing camera shake Howe
77. com Samsung Manuals Focusing 4 Re compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway 30 F45 0 INFORMATION The focus is locked while the focus indicator is lit Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus The beep can be turned off p 158 You cannot set focus lock when the focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode or the capture mode is set to Y Moving Object In AF C Continuous mode or Moving Object mode the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter is released Continuous Autofocus Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked Set AE L with AF locked in the C Custom Setting menu p 98 to fix the exposure value while focus is locked Exposure is not fixed by default during focus lock 1 Off Exposure is not fixed when focus is locked 2 On Exposure is fixed when focus is locked AE L with AF locked lt 1 Off 2 On AE is not locked when the focus is locked Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 123 Focusing Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus m When you adjust the focus manually you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus Using the Focus Indicator m You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF
78. cseseeesescneseseneceesesensnetaneeeseetenseetanseeeaeraneeeaes 96 a X4 Set up Menu Setting Items 1 esseseeseeeeseeseetseseesnesenseesenecnseesenteseneeeseeseaeeetansensarsageees nni 97 C Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ccesceeceseescetsescntsescersescersneeersneaesensaesentaesensaeeeenaes 98 Using the Fr Menu sesscesessesessseeeetseeentneeenteneeeeeneeeneneees aaa eaa a iaia aiaa a 100 m Capture Mode C Playback Ee e A T A E I E T T T 101 e Using the Mode Dial ececreesceeceteeseeeeeeeer ees eet een entee eet een i es eae aet eneee eet een enn eE A ai 102 Function Reference Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level m Setting the Image Tone sesesceeseeeeeseeteeeeneeeteneenseesaeecneessaneensersaeeensessaneenteriaeecatessansentersage eas Setting the Recorded PIXOS sswscesisiervccionicviwereetcad monde loatesisinieedes ea aes ear kie m Setting the Quality Level a Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast cccsscescersetcnscersescnseessetenseensescnsessnetenseenees ens m Setting the White Balance seeseeeseseeersseesessrteseseeerreeeenteveesiserenrseeevtevtretserertrerevtertestsrrertsee m Setting the Sensitivity eeseeseeeeeeeteresesretertsvrenesvsrerentevrrerovtserentovrsetentserertortsetentert enterret entert Setting the Colour Space PEIRES g hing Seared Suda EE PNIS OPE PES EE PEAD ES AET Rese ae e Focusing PE EEEE PIT OEE IE EIE AE EEL sa LEI au dea Ns CEE OAS EE EEES degen se EE O EA DET
79. ct the greater the depth of field some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their structure Depth of field Shallow lt gt Deep Area of focus Narrow lt ___ Wide Open q lt y Close Aperture Smaller value Larger value Longer lt Shorter Telephoto Wider Distance to the subject Near lt Far Lens focal length Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 127 Setting the Exposure How to Check Depth of Field m When you focus on a portion of the subject there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field If you use Depth of Field confirmation you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture 1 Focus on the subject 2 Tum the main switch to while looking through the viewfinder You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding the main switch INFORMATION No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position Q You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes Downlppded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure Multi segment metering Center weighte
80. ctions for details on connecting the camera to a PC p 169 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 197 Troubleshooting m Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5 Case 6 The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification Use a USB cable with the correct specification The camera is not recognized by your PC Sometimes the camera may appear under Unknown Devices in Device Manager Turn off the camera remove the USB cable plug in the USB cable again and then turn on the camera There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again Transfer the file again 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 Are other USB cables connected to the PC The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable In this case disconnect the other USB cable and connect only one USB cable to the PC When open the Device Manager by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark
81. ctions of buttons used during playback Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off p 30 MENU button Press to display the D gt Playback menu p 96 Next press the four way controller lt 4 gt to display X amp Set up menu p 97 C Custom Setting menu p 98 and 43 Rec Mode menu p 96 Downlagded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Button Functions button Press to delete images p 71 INFO button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor p 16 gt button Press to switch to capture mode On button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased p 75 e dial Uses it to enlarge an image p 63 or display nine images at the same time p 64 OK button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen Four way controller A V lt 4 gt Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus Fn menu and playback screen Fn button Press to display the Fn menu Press the four way controller lt gt to choose your next operation p 101 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 93 Using the Menu How to Operate the Menu m This section explains operation methods for 48 Rec Mode menu gt Playback menu Xk Set up menu and C Custom Setting menu Displaying the Menu screen 1 Press the MENU
82. d 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 System Requirements For Windows For Macintosh PC with processor better than Pentium IlI 450Mz Power Mac G3 or later Pentium 700MHz recommended Windows 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 or later Minimum 256MB RAM XP 512MB Minimum 256MB RAM 250MB of available hard disk space 250MB of available hard disk space 1GB recommended USB port USB port CD ROM drive CD ROM drive 1024x768 pixels 16 bit colour display compatible monitor 24 bit colour display recommended Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals About the software Digimax Master This is the all in one multi media software solution You can download view edit and save your digital images RAW JPEG with this software This software is only compatible with Windows INFORMATION 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 setup exe in the CD ROM Drive root directory PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD ROM supplied with this camera Search the PDF files with Window s explorer Before opening the PDF files you must install the A
83. d metering or Le Spot metering mode can be selected The default setting is lt 5 Multi segment metering Multi segment Segment the screen in 16 parts meter each portion and determine O r metering the appropriate exposure i Center weighted Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and metering determine the exposure C Spot metering Measure only the center of the screen and determine exposure Set in AE Metering in the 3 Rec Mode menu p 96 D Rec Mode Instant Review 1 sec Auto Bracket AE Meterin BOY Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode Flash Exp Comp 0 0 MENU Cancel Using the Multi Segment Metering m The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi segment metering This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion INFORMATION The center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode when using a lens other than the D XENON lens can only be used if permission is set in Using aperture ring in the Custom Setting menu p 99 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 129 Setting the Exposure Linking AF Point and AE During Multi Segmented Metering In Link AF Point and AE p 98 of the C Custom Setting menu
84. device under item 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equipment generates absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communication There is however no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations Should any interference occur when this device is in operation please try one or more of the following measures Change the location and direction of any aerial m Increase distance between the camera and the affected device m Use a different socket away from the affected device Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio TV engineer e This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 211 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD OPTICS amp DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145 3 SANGDAEWON 1 DONG JUNGWONGU SUNGNAM CITY KYUNGKI DO KOREA 462 121 TEL 82 31 740 8086 8088 8090 8092 8099 FAX 82 31 740 8398 Www samsungcamera com SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIE
85. dobe Reader included in the Software CD ROM Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 171 g Setting up the application software Touse 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 Awww samsungcamera com English http Awww samsungcamera co kr Korean 1 Install the Digimax Master by following the instructions shown on your PC monitor waww samungeamera com www samsungcameracn kr User s Manual Heleone to the InstallShield Wizard t r Digimax jaster The Instalshield Wizard wil install Digimax Master cn your computer To continue cick Next Digimax Master InstallShiold Wizard Chote Destination Location Select folder where setup vilinstllfles Seto wilinsal Di nthe folowing folder x To installto a diferent foldet ch t Setup vil add progran icons o te Program Folder Isted below You may type anew foe so Ei eroa rame or select one hon tre ening folders is Gick Nert t cortine Banog Destinaton Folder Click fAcinstiatve Tools Miciosot Global IME F 3 nine Services tB CR coa cates Click realce Digimax Master InstallShield Wizard lt Back Nest gt Cancel Reads to Instal the Program The w
86. e Exposure Change Chanae Exposure Mode Description Compen Shutter A a sation Speed ue Automatically sets shutter speed and P Program aperture for taking pictures at the most Yes No No appropriate exposure Lets you set a fast shutter speed to freeze Tv moving subjects or a slower shutter speed a Yes Yes No Shutter Priority to show a degree of subject movement in the picture Lets you set the appropriate aperture for a Av bi 4 aka P Yes No Yes Aperture Priority maximum or a minimum depth of field Lets you set shutter speed and aperture M Manual No Yes Yes to create the picture you have in mind Lets you capture images that require slow B Bulb shutter speeds such as fireworks and night No No Yes scenes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 131 Setting the Exposure Using the P Program Mode Shutter speed and aperture values are automatically set for taking pictures at the best average exposure Perform the following to adjust the exposure 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Tur the e dial while pressing the Av button and adjust the exposure The EV tion is displ in the viewfi e EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on SOFIO 5 the LCD panel The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure Be G mpensation INFORMATION Set EV Compensation in increments of 1
87. e Camera Shake Blur When the camera moves while the shutter is open the entire image appears blurred This occurs more often when shutter speed is low Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash or by using a faster shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod to stabilize the camera Because camera motion causes camera shake use the self timer the remote control unit and the cable switch to prevent CCD Charge Coupled Devices Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals Downloaged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Glossary Colour space A defined range of colours from the spectrum which are used In digital cameras SRGB is defined as the standard Colour Space by Exif In this camera AdobeRGB is also used because of its richer colour expression over SRGB Colour Temperature This numerically expresses the colour of the light source illuminating the subject This is indicated in absolute temperature using Kelvin K units The colour of light shifts to a bluish colour as the colour temperature rises and to a reddish colour as the colour temperature falls DCF Design Rule for Camera File System A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Area of focus This depends on the aperture lens focal length and distance to the subject Fo
88. e 5 Use the four way controller A W to select PictBridge Brightness Level 0 Video Out NTSC Transfer Mode lt Auto Power Off PictBridge File Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel 6 Press the OK button The setting is changed 7 Press the MENU button Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera 6 PictBridge Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 83 Printing Using PictBridge 3 Turn the printer on 4 After printer start up is complete turn the camera on The PictBridge menu appears fi d Select printing mode Print One oK OK INFORMATION PictBridge menu is not displayed if Transfer Mode is set to PC or PC F Printing Single Images 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select Print One on the PictBridge menu as Select printing mode Print One oK OK 2 Press the OK button The Print one screen appears Downlagded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Printing Using PictBridge 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to print 100 0046 4 Use the four way controller A W to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies 5 Use the Fn button to choose whether to insert the date 4 or not O 4 The date will be printed
89. e Image You can delete one image at a time INFORMATION Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image to delete 2 Press the f button The Delete screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A to select Delete 4 Press the OK button The image is deleted Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 100 0046 100 0046 Cancel JAll images OKJOK 71 Deleting Images Deleting All Images m You can delete all saved images at once INFORMATION Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Press the gt button 2 Press the ff button twice The Delete All screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A to select Delete All a Delete all images on memory card Delete All Cancel MENU 5 oK OK 4 Press the OK button All images are deleted Downlpaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Deleting Images Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display m You can delete multiple images from the nine image display at once INFORMATION Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Only files in the same folder can be selected at once 1 Press the gt button The most recently captured image image with the largest file num
90. e image File format You can convert the RAW dng file into a file format you prefer jpg tiff x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Digimax Master Movie edit You can have still images movies narration and music all in one movie file By iee e Ja ap TE cies T ceta JP norte Eny Desunert 2005 12_07 El wy S BFZE swr ee 91 30 F25 51 125 F28 SUID FZS SOISCEHO by S5180243ipg 30150240 pg S080241 ipa 50150242ipg E My Computer Ee 3 Poppy fA S16 F25 51 10 F25 S18 F25 0150249ipg S0160244ips 56150245 50 lt Foi Help pess F1 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 Effects You can insert an effect Set Text You can insert texts Narrate You can insert a narration Produce You can save the edited multi media as a new file name You can select AVI Windows media wmv Windows media asf and movie clip for this camera avi MPEG 4 file types Frame display window You can insert multi media in this window x Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Digimax Master can t play back in the Digimax Master x Re
91. e main switch to OFF position to turn off the camera INFORMATION Always turn the camera off when not in use The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time Default setting is 1 minute p 164 Downloaggd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing the Initial Settings screen appears on the LCD monitor Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time Once setting is done these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on Setting the Display Language m You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese traditional simplified and Portuguese 1 Press the four way controller gt initial Settings Language t New York DST O MENY Cancel 2 Use the four way controller A W lt gt to select your applicable Language janguage guag fs 7 English Nederlands The default setting is English Francais Pyccxnit Deutsch sto Espanol HC ES Italiano FB SZ ial 1 Svenska Portugu s MENU gt 0K OK 3 Press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 31 Initial Settings 4 Press the four way controller W
92. eesseteetenseeseneeneenseneeneeastnenee ses ensnesernetartersnenaey 37 Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation ccccccessseseeestseesssesesseneeetensesteneeesenteeeenseeeenseeeseteneestentestnneeeeentged m Holding the Camera s esseteceeessetereceseeeeneerteesnnscesaesnneesaesnneceaeseneestaesnnseetaeenaeesaesnnseraeeens a Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes sseesersrrerteeterterterterterteresetsetretsntsetretortonnmn Down geged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Contents Using the Zoom LENS secceseeeeetseeeeteetortneteetententntaetertnrtaeserteetoriaeteesersantnnteesertnntaesee eet ey 46 Using the Built in Flash sssesserseecescesentseecesenssnsanseeseetentaeteeseesenaeeeesenansanseesenenteetees eer es A7 e Other Shooting MOOS Sion siccedvns di dsiiceciundeeisecdunsondsiinesh A Seva ntdsdigucdeeebaeeseunteaaudgnedonssacd 51 E CONTINUOUS SHOOTING e ceceecceterteeceeseseeeeeseetesceeseeeeeeeseesescatsesneseeseeaescassesnetenseeiaescaeeeees 51 WSelf Timer SHOOtING ssesseseecessessseseesseseeecnseneeneensensaesneeneeenseneeneseaesesnesensenseniastestaesnesneeentes 53 m Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately 57 m Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake sesseseessescesertseceseeeensnseetcerentaeeaetee 60 e Playing Back Still PictirOs sie cecev eds oissastiouvesecoiascumaiensos
93. ement p 111 white balance to manual Colour Space Sets the colour space to use p 115 i Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu Reset Custom Fnction p 167 1 When the screw mount lens is in use FI with S lens used menu is available 2 When a lens that has aperture ring is in use Using aperture ring menu is available Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 99 Using the Fn Menu Capture Mode m Press the Fn button while taking a picture The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO OK Exit Press the four way controller A W lt 4 gt to set the operation Four way sanel Item Function Page Selects Continuous shooting Self Timer Remote p 51 p 53 A Drive Mode control or Auto bracket p 57 p 142 v Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge p 47 Adjusts the colour for the colour of the light source lt White Balance p 110 illuminating the subject gt Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity p 113 Down orges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Fn Menu Playback Mode m Press the Fn button during playback The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller A lt 4 gt to set the operation Four way controller iten Function Page A DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings p 77 Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint lt 4 Digital Filter p 69 or adds softeni
94. eneee 37 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure on the inside of the clasp 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure on the inside of the clasp Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the Batteries m Insert batteries into the camera Use two CR V3 or four AA Ni MH batteries AA lithium batteries or AA alkaline batteries This camera is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera s functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible Refer to Batteries p 24 for details on compatible batteries and when to use them INFORMATION e CR V3 AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while The batteries may leak Ifthe date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time Insert batteries correctly Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting e Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery type brands or an old battery with
95. er a light bulb In cameras using film this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters In digital cameras the whiteness is adjusted using white balance The default setting is AWB Auto AWB Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance About 4000 to 8000K see Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight About 5200K On Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade About 8000K D Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days About 6000K For use this when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting Select the a eh type of fluorescent light from W white About 4200K N neutral white About 5000K and D daylight About 6500K For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light 7s Tungsten Light About 2850K 5 Flash For use to take pictures using the built in flash About 5400K lh Manual For use when taking pictures by manually adjusting the white balance x The colour temperature K is an estimate This does not indicate precise colours Set White Balance in the Fn menu p 100 AWB os White Balance D Auto ON WwW z L oKjOK INFORMATION Refer to p 111 for manual adjustment method White balance cannot be adjusted in Scene mode p 45 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Colour Temperature The colour of light shifts towards blue as the col
96. eset ROTA riranin nnana SEF B6RZF cnsissovsvos svcevevescvavereuasveves oud 150 S Saturation ecececeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeenee coesereeeees 109 SD Memory Card 2 sssecerereres crersees rinses 27 Select amp Delete eeeecceeeeeee eeeeeren serene ee DQ Down esggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Index Selecting the Focusing Area eeee eee 120 Z Self Timer seet terere veeessee terreerer errer rerereer 53 ZOOM Display lt sorssiesirosssecspsssiasiscnsss 63 Sensitivity PIEP ASOSI NEPE PEIEE 113 Zoom Lens Sepia Digital Filter eee seere rererere eeeeeeeee ees 69 Xk Set up Menu seese serere re 97 187 Shade White Balance teet eeerere tree 110 Sharpness set seret ererereetteereeree verret seers 109 Shutter Priority Mode TV oen es sesiserssucd 33 Shutter release button essere veers 43 90 92 Shutter speed see sees ceeeeeeee terrere reres e 126 Single mode E E E 119 SIIDQSNOW seris irirssririreiidaidyrwsrar rixassas 66 156 Slim Digital Filter e eee eere reer ced 69 Soft Digital Filter ee eee eere teere eree 69 Spot Metering eere eerst ererreerereerereee seers e 130 SAGD aiio ea E TECRA 115 Strap EET E E EE E TE T 22 T Transfer Mode sisisi iceis cciscireaversvsncnsctens en 82 Tungsten Light White Balance 410 TV eer ere ee er eee rr ee er 68 Tv Shutter Priority mode cseeeseeeeeee 133 U USB cables sisus veces aves setnes iaee Using a
97. et Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel MENU 5 OkJOK 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 167 Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 6 Software information Explains software installation and how to use the program Software NOLES ercer e E beanie 170 About the Software ereressrseineissnarppan E RN 171 Setting up the application software cece ese ee stores seeresnse reonsssne seere 172 Starting PO ModE ce eietascrare ite te alas n iena E A 173 Removable DISK ssisissridisurerisri itinin esai RNAAR 174 Removing the removable disk ccccecceseee toorvee seeroete ctsesnen casens ences 176 Digimax Mast res ricessi ran E in E 178 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Software Notes Please ensure that you read this section of the instruction manual carefully before use The included software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault we will repair or exchange your camera We cannot however be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use Using a Han
98. etting is AUTO Set Sensitivity in the Fn menu p 100 Sensitivity INFORMATION Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to AUTO The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of ISO 200 800 by default 1 ISO 200 800 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 800 2 ISO 200 400 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 400 3 ISO200 1600 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 1600 4 1S0200 3200 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 3200 m Set in ISO Corction in AUTO in the C Custom Setting menu Tsp Corconan AUTO p 98 41 ISO 200 800 2 ISO 200 400 3 ISO 200 1600 4 ISO 200 3200 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 800 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 113 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level INFORMATION Sensitivity is not corrected in the following situations or settings e Exposure mode is M Manual or B Bulb mode Flash is discharged Auto bracketing EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded Set a sensitivity that
99. ettings for taking the first picture You can combine Auto Bracket with the built in flash or external flash P TTL auto only to change only the flash output continuously However when using an external flash holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 143 Setting the Exposure Setting Auto Bracket Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket Bracketng amount 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 Step interval 1 3 EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 Shooting images 0 gt gt gt 0 gt gt 0 gt x Set interval of steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the Custom Setting menu p 141 Setin Auto Bracket in the Rec Mode menu p 96 Auto Bracket Bracketng amount gt 0 5 Shooting images 0 Taking Only Over exposed or Under exposed Pictures You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under exposure or over exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation p 140 The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensation value Downlopdad From camera usermanual com Sa
100. ettings other than Date Adjust Language Video p 166 Out and World Time x Refer to the software instructions for details on connecting the camera to a PC p 169 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 97 Using the Menu C Custom Setting Menu Settings Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu The default setting does not use Custom Function C Custom Setting menu settings are activated when Setting the first item is 4 on Item Function Page Setting Sets the Custom function to use the Custom Function Menu Noise Reduction Sets Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting Expsr Setting Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure p 141 o Automatically corrects sensitivity range when Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO p 113 is set to AUTO Sets the maximum sensitivity level ISO Sensitivity Warning ISO Snstvty Wm Dspl Display appears when set sensitivity is reached or p 114 exceeded Use to link exposure and focus point during multi segment Link AF Point and AE p 130 metering Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time p 131 AE L with AF locked Sets the exposure value when focus is locked Use to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to number of continuous shooting Recordable Image No g recordable images when shutter release button is pressed
101. ettings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly such as by removing the batteries while the camera is on You can use the e dial to switch between the Rec Mode menu the gt Playback menu X amp Set up menu and C Custom Setting menu when no pop up menu is displayed ifthe MENU button is pressed in Capture mode the Rec Mode menu appears Ifthe MENU button is pressed in Playback mode the gt Playback menu appears Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 95 Using the Menu Rec Mode Menu Settings Perform settings related to capturing in the Rec Mode menu Item Function Page Image Tone Sets the colour tone of pictures p 106 Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images p 107 Quality Level Sets the image quality p 108 Saturation Sets the colour saturation p 109 Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft p 109 Contrast Sets the image contrast p 109 Instant Review Sets the Instant Review time p 165 Auto Bracket Sets Auto Bracket shooting p 144 AE Meteting Selects the part of the screen to use for measuring p 129 brightness and determining exposure Swtch dst msr pt Selects the part of the screen to set focus to p 120 AF Mode Selects the autofocus mode p 119 Flash Exp Comp Adjusts the flash exposure to brighten or darken the image p 145 gt Playback Menu Se
102. fer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 183 Down epgas From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 1 Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides various resources Default Settings i3 2 crises ssitsctislecccseasiadeensssseissbecadiesidshsaitichiebiveeceiss 186 Cleaning the CCD ccna gannninnndu iinan a A 190 Optional ACCESSOT ES serieren nran ein noi aaia aian ie eiaa 192 Error M6SSaQ ES ceencrnsse sisina ndieni 194 TrOUDIESNOOtING sseremcseresiniusnnnaniimanoienini sisas 196 Main Specifications u s sees cesses teores vesneenee testne teette seenenene seneenenass 200 QGSSay wh Sadana annain aAa RA D A 202 Nael E E E A E E E E A 206 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings Table notations are as follows Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 166 No The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu Item Default Setting eee Reset Setting Page Ima
103. ffect of motion rivers waterfalls waves etc by intentionally using a slower shutter speed Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject A faster shutter speed also helps preventing camera shake Down epsgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be out of focus For instance if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred emphasizing only the flower Closing the aperture increase the aperture value The range in focus expands forward and backward For instance if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with a smaller aperture the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus Depth of Field When you focus on a specific subject there is a range in which objects closer and farther away will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field The depth of field for the GX 1S differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera the value is roughly one aperture setting lower the focused range becomes shallower The wider the wide angle lens and the farther away the subje
104. filter No image to be filtered When digital filter is started from gt Playback menu this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras This image cannot be filtered Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras No DPOF files No file set with DPOF Set DPOF and print p 77 Printer error There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed Fix error and print No paper in a printer Printer has run out of paper Put paper in printer and print No ink in a printer Printer has run out of ink Replace ink and print Paper stuck in a printer Paper is jammed in printer Remove paper and print Data error A data error has occurred during printing Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 195 Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center Problem Cause Remedy Camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed If not install batteries Batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of batteries Re insert batteries according to the PO symbols p 23 Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter D AC10 optional p 26 Flash is charging Wait until charging is finished
105. flash in close proximity to people or animals Positioning the flash too close to your subject s eyes may cause eyesight damage m When taking photographs never point the lens ofithe camera directly into very strong light This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight m For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e g Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories If an accident should occur please consult a doctor immediately There is the possibility of injury from the camera s moving parts m Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use which 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 recharge non rechargeable batteries This may cause an explosion Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as a sealed vehicle direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire m When in use do not cover the cameraor AC Power Adapter This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area Downlpaged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Caution m Leaking overheating or burst batteries could resul
106. flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1 180 second High speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera or wireless Attaching and Using the SEF 36PZF on the Camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the SEF 36PZF 2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to Tv or M 3 Turn on the SEF 36PZF 4 Set the SEF 36PZF sync mode to HS high speed flash sync 5 Confirm that the SEF 36PZF is fully charged and then take the picture INFORMATION The 4 will lightin the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged High speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1 180 sec High speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details Using in Wireless Mode Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two SEF 36PZF units The High speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode INFORMATION Be sure to set the two SEF 36PZF units to the same channel See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details Down opps From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using an External Flash Optional In Wireless Mode 1 Place the SEF 36PZF at the desired location 2 Set the SEF 36PZF power switch to WIRELESS 3 Set the SEF 36PZF wireless mode to S Slave 4 Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to P Tv Av or M mode 5
107. folder will be displayed on the upper side of the window Click the Start button to download the images to download amera images to PC jad Press Star butt to begir e E ea Click 7 Downloaded images will be displayed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 179 2 Digimax Master Image viewer You can view the stored images SESE Oe re m2 Nex seOnea TE Docunens005 0 18 a a 511 F25 51125 F28 SWI F25 5V5 F25 51 0F25 51802400 86180241 po 5879022 ou SBISC2AG oa 6150244ipa S5IBFZ5 90150245ipg Frees ma For Help press F1 Toi Files ivan 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 Media type selection menu You can select image viewer image edit movie edit functions in this menu Preview window You can preview a image or a movie clip and check the multi media information Zoom bar You can change preview size Folder display window You can see the folder location of the selected image Image display window Images of the selected folder are displayed x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information Down epgess From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Digimax Master Image edit You
108. ge Tone Bright Yes Yes p 106 Recorded Pixels 6m 3008 2000 Yes Yes p 107 Quality Level HE Best Yes Yes p 108 Saturation amp 4 0 Yes Yes p 109 Sharpness 0 Yes Yes p 109 Contrast gt 0 Yes Yes p 109 Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 165 Auto Bracket 0 5 0 Yes Yes p 144 AE Metering r Multi segment Yes Yes p 129 Swtch dst msr pt Auto Yes Yes p 120 AF Mode Sin ea de Yes Yes p 119 Flash Exp Comp 0 0 Yes Yes p 145 gt Playback Menu Item Default Setting rai Reset Setting Page Plybk dsply mthd Images only Yes Yes p 155 Bright Portion OFF Yes Yes p 155 Digital Filter B amp W Yes Yes p 69 Slideshow 3 sec Yes Yes p 66 Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Default Settings X4 Set up Menu Item Default Setting ccs me a Page Format p 157 Beep v On Yes Yes p 158 Date Adjust ue aie Yes No p 158 e 0 of Yes Yes According t Hometown City apie Yes No ay Hometown According to Ves No p 159 DST default setting Destination City Same as Hometown Yes No Destination Same as Hometown Yes No DST Language EA ae Yes No p 162 Guide display On Yes Yes p 162 Brightness Level 0 Yes Yes p 163 Video Out aes Yes No p 163 Transfer Mode PC Yes Yes p 82 Auto Power Off 1 min Yes Yes p 164 File SerialNo Yes Yes p 164 Sensor Cleaning p 190 Reset p 166 Downloaded From c
109. halfway Sets the action for the OK button when pressed during OK btn when shooting p 118 121 shooting Selects the exposure adjustment method when the AE L AE L bttn on M expsr p 139 button is pressed in M Manual mode Superimpose AF Area Use to display superimposed AF area in the viewfinder p 120 sets Autofocus when shooting with remote control Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote AF in remote control control when On Shutter cannot be released until in focus AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when Off Downlagged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Menu to the defaults Item Function Page Sets to enable focus indicator when screw mount lens is FI with S lens used in use Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled g Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set Using aperture ring at other than A Release when Chrging Use to release shutter while the built in flash is charging p 146 Instant Review Dsply Use to display histogram during Instant Review p 165 Sets the initial magnification of the zoom playback Mag to Strt Zm Plybk Choose from 1 2 times 2 times 4 times 8 times and 12 times The default setting is 1 2 times Use to meter entire screen or Spot area when setting Man WB Measur
110. hat the camera is TEIN aili in remote control wait status Drive Mode Remote Control Unit oK OK 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus INFORMATION You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings Focus on the subject first before operating with the remote control You can set AF in remote control to On in the custom function p 98 When using the Remote Control Unit flash does not pop up automatically even when set to Auto discharge Pop up the flash manually beforehand p 49 Downlaeded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Other Shooting Modes 7 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front of the camera The shutter will be released immediately or approximately 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed depending on the drive mode selected When the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking INFORMATION Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 141 ignore the lig
111. he beep is heard and the rate increases The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully For the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully 8 Turn the camera off after shooting The next time the power is turned on self timer shooting is cancelled and returns to single frame shooting Downesgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Other Shooting Modes Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately m Remote Control for PENTAX DSLR can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit You can select from remote control and fis three second delay for remote control shooting z The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the a remote control unit is pressed The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the Biss mca remote control unit is pressed 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO ok Exit Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 57 Other Shooting Modes 3 Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select or fis VE ane Gis alg The self timer lamp will blink to let you know t
112. he focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused if it is blinking the subject is not in focus x Hard to Autofocus Subjects p 44 Focus indicator INFORMATION In AF S Single mode the focus is locked focus lock while is lit To focus on another subject take your finger off the shutter release button first During Moving Object mode or when the focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode p 121 focus is adjusted continuously tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in AF S Single mode If the subject is too close to the camera move back and take the picture Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus p 44 124 In AF S Single mode press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash will discharge automatically several times enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the built in flash is up Regardless whether the camera is set to AF S Single mode or AF C Continuous mode the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is deemed to be a moving object Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 117 Focusing Use the OK Button to Focus on the Subject m You can set the camera so that the focusing is not performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and is
113. he menu operations p 158 p 162 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Attaching the Lens Only D XENON lenses can be used with this camera INFORMATION Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens 1 Check that the camera is off 2 Remove the body mount cover and lens mount cover Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to damage 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching check that the lens is secure Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and attachment portion does not move sideways Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 35 Attaching the Lens 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise INFORMATION The body mount cover is a cover to prevent damage during shipping We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may damage the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth Downloaged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Adjusting the
114. ht entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a manual p 137 Remove the Eyecup by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap Removing the Eyecup Attaching the Viewfinder cap Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged When using the built in flash raise the flash into position first The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30 000 times Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 59 Other Shooting Modes Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake m Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch optional or Remote Control Unit optional is used When shutter release button is pressed mirror pops up and shutter is released 2 seconds later if 2 second Self Timer is used Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Use the Fn button and the four way controller A to select X 2 sec Self Timer p 53 3 Focus on the subject 4 Press the shu
115. image in my hand f S r 4 f saer K R i Ad U gt X j RS amp A ff 2 x 1 f pa 3 4 J 4 Ly Y Q k N J 5 s p DA GX O User s 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 appication software Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera ENGLISH FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera Prior to using this camera please read this user manual thoroughly When you require After Sales service please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction such as battery Memory card etc to the After Sales centre Please ensure that your camera is operating properly well before you intend to use it e g for a trip or an important event to avoid disappointment Samsung Cameras take no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction Keep the manual in a safe place x Microsoft Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries x All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies This manual contains instructions that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly This will help prevent danger and injury to others DANGER DANG
116. ion does not operate AE lock is not available when set to M Manual mode or B Bulb mode Use AE lock with any setting other than M Manual mode or B Bulb mode Built in Flash does not discharge When flash mode is set to Auto discharge or Auto flash Redeye reduct the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Set flash mode to Manual discharge or Manl flash Redeye reduci p 47 Mode dial is set to Flash OFF Set mode dial to any setting other than Flash OFF p 45 The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power zoom function Use manual zoom p 46 The transfer mode is USB connection set to PictBridge Set transfer mode to PC with computer does not work An error occurred properly while sending USB Change the transfer mode to PC F data USB connection with printer does not work properly The transfer mode is set to PC or PC F Set transfer mode to PictBridge p 82 In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again When the mirror remains in the up position take the batteries out and put them back in again Then turn the power on The mirror will retract After the procedure is done if the camera operates correctly it does not require any repairs Refer to the software instru
117. ip of the blower inside the lens mount area If the power is turned off this could cause damage to the shutter or the CCD sensor The self timer lamp blinks and Cin appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens 2 Turn the camera on 3 Select Sensor Cleaning on the X4 Set up menu 4 Press the four way controller gt The Sensor Cleaning screen appears Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Cleaning the CCD 5 Use the four way controller A to select Mirror Up 6 Press the OK button The mirror is locked in the up position 7 Clean the CCD Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth 8 Turn the camera off 9 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel 191 Optional Accessories m Dedicated accessories are available for this camera Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories Accessories for PENTAX DSLR can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR Cable Switch SSR D1 This is aremote shutter release cord The cord length is 0 5 m Flash Accessories Auto Flash SEF 36PZF This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 IS
118. izard is ready te begin installdion i ge thik kre Click Digimax Master InstallShiold Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete ratalgbield a Maste ou Yes Tilt eset ny Semler Iase Na I wil restart my compater lates cB EE cca ks fom their dives ane then click Firishto Click wanw sarcungeamata cem yaww sameungeamarace kr Wears Manual Click Click Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting up the application software 2 After restarting the computer connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable oi Hen L x u i a x Copy Pado Undo Dolte 3 Turn the camera power on The Found New Hardware Wizard will open and the computer will recognize the camera a re A Destop iy saii a n r j E E Wy Computer ey sasur x If your OS is Windows XP an image viewer program will 3 Set panu n Hees If the download window of Digmax Master opens after starting Digimax Master the camera driver was setup successfully EZME TEJ Ny Teror P Starting PC mode e In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable e The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC 1 Press the MENU button and select the X Set up menu i Set up 2 Set Transfer Mode on camera 10 PC Brightness Level
119. lays the next nine images appears for an image that cannot be displayed Select amp Delete 100 0046 Scroll bar 3 Tum the e dial to the right towards Q or press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears 100 0046 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 65 Playing Back Still Pictures Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively To start continuous playback use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to IOG select an image to be displayed first The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears Downkggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Playing Back Still Pictures 3 Press the four way controller gt Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins Press any button to end slideshow Start Press the shutter release button or the gt button slide the main switch to preview or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode INFORMATION Set the display time for slideshow in the gt Playback menu Alternatively start the slideshow from the gt Playback menu p 156 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 67 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using
120. mal 12 Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Printing All Images 1 Use the four way controller A W to select Print All on the PictBridge menu as Select printing mode PrintOne ok OK 2 Press the OK button The Print all images screen appears Downpggyd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Printing Using PictBridge 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of Printing Single Images p 85 for details on how to change the settings 100 0046 4 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images p 85 and 86 for details on how to change the settings 5 Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 87 Printing Using PictBridge Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select DPOF AUTOPRINT on the PictBridge menu 2 Press the OK button The Print w DPOF settings screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to check the number of copies for each image whether
121. mera automatically switches to Yes Yes the flash sync speed Aperture is automatically set in P Program mode and Bo Yes Yes Tv Shutter Priority mode P TTL auto flash appropriate sensitivity 200 to 3200 Yes Yes Slow speed sync Yes Yes Flash exposure compensation Yes Yes AF illuminator Yes Yes Rear curtain sync flash 2 Yes Contrast control sync flash mode 8 Yes Slave flash No Yes High speed flash sync No Yes Wireless flash No Yes 1 Shutter speed of 1 90 sec or slower 2 Can be combined with SEF 36PZF for rear curtain sync flash 3 When combined with the SEF 36PZF 1 3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built in flash and 2 3 can be output by the external flash 4 Two or more SEF 36PZF units are required Down epges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using an External Flash Optional About the LCD Panel Display for SEF 36PZF m The SEF 36PZF will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the GX 1S depending on the focal length of the lens you are using when using D XENON lenses The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the GX 1S is on it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off Lens focal length 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm Exposure metering timer 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm SEF 36
122. mode Flash ON is used regardless of flash mode settings if the UP button is pressed to pop up the flash manually Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 47 Using the Built in Flash Selecting Flash Mode 1 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO AUTO ok Exit 2 Press the four way controller W The flash options screen appears Flash Mode Auto discharge s 45 46 0K OK INFORMATION When the mode dial is setto P Tv Av M orB and 6 appear grey and cannot be selected 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose a flash mode 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Using Auto Discharge 44 Automatic Flash Popup 1 Set the mode dial to auros Q or a 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging lE When the flash is fully charged 4 appears in the LCD panel and AUR viewfinder p 14 p 20 Downpyg d From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Built in Flash INFORMATION Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode Flash ON by pressing the UP button while the built in flash is popped up If Auto discharge is set appears on the LCD panel 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash Using Manual
123. msung Manuals Connecting to a Power Source Battery Level Indicator m You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the tla displayed on the LCD panel taal iit Battery is full a lit Battery is running low na lit Battery is almost empty ea blink The camera turns off after displaying a message Approximate Playback Time new batteries Normal Flash photography Playback Batteries i recording 50 use 100 use time CR V3 1 650 minutes 1 200 minutes 690 minutes 1 030 minutes AA rechargeable batteries g 1 020 minutes 650 minutes 530 minutes 630 minutes NiMH AA Alkaline Batteries 320 minutes 250 minutes 150 minutes 500 minutes The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on SAMSUNG measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions INFORMATION Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions We do not recommend their use except in emergencies and checking the camera s functionality Have extra batteries ready when
124. msung Manuals Using the Built in Flash Compensating Flash Output m You can change the flash output in a range of 2 0 to 1 0 The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1 2 EV and 1 3 EV Step interval Flash Compensation 1 2 EV 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 3 EV 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 x Set interval of steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the Custom Setting menu p 141 Set in Flash Exp Comp in the Rec Mode menu p 96 aRec Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode Flash Exp Comp MENU Cancel INFORMATION G4 blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation p 18 If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus side no compensation will be effective Compensating to the minus side may not effect the image if the subject is too close aperture is low or sensitivity is high Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Built in Flash Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash m You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged Set On for Release when Chrging in the Custom Setting 1 Off menu p 99 Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging lt 2 On by default Release when Chrging Enables shutter release while the built in flash is charging Flash Characteris
125. ng and slimming effects gt Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another p 66 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 101 Using the Mode Dial Dial indicator m You can change the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial Macro Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small subjects at short distances s Moving Object Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject such as a sporting event lt a Night Scene Portrait Lets you capture people against a night view or dusk Flash OFF The built in flash is deactivated Other settings are the same as Normal INFORMATION For a Night Scene Portrait the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places even if the built in flash is used Use a tripod to avoid camera shake Downlopged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Item Function Page Selects automatically from Normal Portrait Landscape eae Macro and Moving Object Modes Normal The basic picture taking mode Q Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits Deepens the focus range emphasizes colour and 4A Landscape saturation of trees and the sky and produces a bright image Sie Using the Mode Dial Item Function Page Automatically sets shutter speed and a
126. ng the Beep On and Off m You can turn the camera operation beep on or off The default setting is On Set in Beep in the X4 Set up menu p 97 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style m You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Choose 12h 12 hour or 24h 24 hour for time display method Setting the Date and Time p 33 Xi Set up Format Bee Date Adjust World Time Language Guide display Date Adjust Date Style a mmidd yyi24h Date 01 01 2006 Time 00 00 Down ergs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals MENU Cancel OK OK Camera Settings Setting the World Time m The date and time selected in Initial Settings p 31 serve as the date and time of your present location Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas 1 Select World Time on the X4 Set up menu p 97 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears wise New York 4 New York 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select YH On or O Off K Applies time of city setin Destination O Applies time of city set in 44 Hometown 4 Press the four way controller W The selection frame moves to The city with blinks 5 Press the four way controller gt
127. ns 166 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone m Set the basic colour tone of pictures The default setting is Bright OA Bright Images are finished brightly with high contrast and sharp focus Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching Set in Image Tone in the Rec Mode menu p 96 GRec Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel INFORMATION Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode Setting is fixed to 0 bright Down orgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Recorded Pixels m You can select the number of recorded pixels from 6m 3008x2008 3008x2000 4m 2400x1600 and 15ul 1536x1024 The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The file size will also differ according to quality level settings The default setting is 6m 8008x2000 3008x2008 RAW 6m Suited for printing on A3 paper 3008x2000 JPEG 4m 2400x1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper 45m 1536x1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper Set in Recorded Pixels in the Rec
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129. omatically 2 Tv Shift The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically 3 Av Shift The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically Using the B Bulb Mode m This mode is useful when long exposures are needed for shooting night scenes or firework displays The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed 1 Set the mode dial to B INFORMATION Turn the e dial to adjust the aperture value Set the aperture value in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 141 e Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch SSR D1 optional to prevent camera shake when using B Bulb mode Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode p 57 The shutter remains open as long as the remote control shutter release button is held down Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by low shutter speed Set in Noise Reduction in the Custom Setting menu p 98 When in B Bulb mode the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to AUTO Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 139 Setting the Exposure Setting the Exposure m This allows you to deliberately over expose brighten or under expose darken your picture You c
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131. ot be used when the distance is less than 0 7 m When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Built in Flash Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance m The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances Aperture Value Used F Guide number Shooting distance When sensitivity is ISO 200 and shooting distance is 5 2 m aperture value is F 156 52 3 If the resulting number 3 in the above example is not available as a lens aperture the smaller number that is closest 2 8 in the above example is generally used Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 149 Using an External Flash Optional Using the optional external flash SEF 36PZF enables a variety of flash modes such as P TTL auto flash mode high speed flash sync mode and wireless mode See the chart below for details Yes Available Restricted No Not available m See the SEF 36PZF operating manual for details x When using an external flash it is recommended to use the high precision SEF 36PZF as it is capable of P TTL auto flash mode Flash Guitin Flash SEF 36PZF Camera Function Red eye reduction flash Yes Yes Automatic flash discharge Yes Yes After the flash is charged the ca
132. our temperature rises and towards red as the colour temperature falls Colour temperature describes this change in light colour in terms of absolute temperature K Kelvin This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural colouring under a variety of lighting conditions Red tint Blue tint 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 K owes ajpueg dwel 10 3461 uaysbuny qing 3461 uabojey 34611 yuaosason 4 IUM ysej 481 Aea Apnoj9 3461 yuaoseson 4 3ybiAeqg apeys Ays 12319 346 yUaDSas0N 4 YM je4jnaN Adjusting the White Balance Manually a You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With Manual White Balance the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings 1 Setthe mode dialto P Tv Av M 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears lt gt ISO AUTO 3 Press the four way controller lt 4 The White Balance screen appears OKJExit Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 111 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 4 Use the four way controller W to select i4 Manual AWE d White Balance D Manual N w 2h Z L Adjust oKJOK 5 Press the four way controller gt m i anua The message screen
133. our way controller A Y to select 24h 24 hour nic mmiddiyy24b display or 12h 12 hour display if D 1 01 2 5 Press the four way controller gt ate 011012008 The frame returns to Date Style Time 00 00 6 Press the four way controller W MENU Cancel The frame moves to Date Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 33 Initial Settings 7 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust The frame moves to the month Date Style mm dd yy24h A Date 04 01 2006 v Time 00 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK 8 Use the four way controller A W to set the month Set the day and year in the same manner Next set the time If you select 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time 9 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the X4 Set up menu Press the OK button again INFORMATION You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the MENU button In this case the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds You can change the language and date and time settings with t
134. performed when the OK button is pressed This is useful when you wish to temporarily use autofocus while using manual focus Set Enable AF in OK btn when shooting in the Custom Setting menu INFORMATION OK btn when shooting 1 Off 2 Center of AF Point 43 Enable AF 4 Cancel AF AF with shutter release button disabled so AF performed with OK button Only use this function with lenses that are compatible with Quick Shift Focus Select Cancel AF MF appears in the viewfinder while the OK button is pressed Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus You can focus using the focus ring and release the shutter while OK button is pressed when using alens compatible with Quick Shift Focus Let go of the OK button to immediately return to AF mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Focusing Setting the AF Mode m You can choose from the following two autofocus modes The default setting is AF S Single mode When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the AF S Single mode i subject the focus is locked at that position ee Continuous The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the mode shutter release button is pressed halfway Set AF Mode in the Rec Mode menu p 96 Akes Mode Instant Review 1
135. perture ring v Video cable ecer ceeree nenssas nega 68 Video Output Format esee eere ereee rererere 163 Viewfinder es e eseese ere 18 37 Vignetting eesse eeeeeerrrrerees cote eeeee terree meer 205 Ww White Balance scesressrirerirmcracisiria seuss 110 World Time seese eseesesesseeseesessresse eens srerse 159 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 209 Correct Disposal of This Product Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life a To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal An FCC warning e This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital
136. perture to the most P Program p 132 suitable exposure when taking pictures Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing Tv the motion of moving subjects i3 aa p Shutter Priority Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement Av Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth ae p Aperture Priority of field Use to blur or focus on the background Lets you create the picture you have in mind by combining M Manual p 137 set shutter speed and aperture Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds B Bulb A p 139 such as fireworks and night scenes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 103 Down eggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your GX 1S experience Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 2 sessecsecee sess renee 106 FOCUSING csser ira E E EE 116 Setting the EXPOSE smerssisennineansi a neaesnes eateniees ce 126 Using the Built in FIASH cc sccssisecstsesss cisions cosets tiusseerssniiee a 145 Using an External Flash Optional ccccceesee snes ceeeetene srerterse renens 150 Settings During Playback 2 0 2 0 ccs cesses sense eereseee creeseeen senses neseneene cnete 155 Camera Stings carii niia a EEE ERE 157 Resetting to Default Settings 0 2 2 2 cece setite cess ceeneene ceeeatene cresnecasenee
137. r example select a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture to decrease the depth of field DPOF Digital Print Order Format Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store EV Exposure Value Exposure Value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value Exif Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 203 Glossary Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image JPEG An image compression method The image is recorded in JPEG format when the quality level is set to H Best 11 Better or 1 Good Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail ND Neutral Density Filter A filter which redu
138. rechargeable AA Ni MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries Features a large 2 5 inch LCD monitor with 210 000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for high precision viewing performance Concepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts of the camera The large high resolution LCD monitor and easy to use menus make the camera easier to operate The captured area view angle will differ between the GX 1S and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and the CCD are different Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35mm film 36x24 mm GX 1S CCD 23 5x15 7 mm Angles of view being equal the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1 5 times longer than that of GX 1S To obtain a focal length framing the same area divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1 5 Example To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 150 1 5 100 Use a 100 mm lens with the GX 1S Conversely multiply the focal length of the lens used with GX 1S by 1 5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras Example If 300 mm lens is used with GX 1S 300x1 5 450 Focal length is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera Downlopggd From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera Check that all accessories are included Cc Ga Hot shoe cover
139. rious input output devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers differ This colour range is called the colour Space To recreate different colour spaces in different devices standard colour spaces have been proposed This camera supports SRGB and AdobeRGB sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a SRGB compatible device Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 115 Focusing m You can focus with the following methods AF Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus Manually adjust the focus Select the focusing area in the viewfinder focus point from Auto Select and Center p 120 Using Autofocus m You can choose the autofocus mode from AF Single mode where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position and AF C Continuous mode where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Set the focus mode lever to AF Down ep4igs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Focusing 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway T
140. s 1 min Set in Auto Power Off in the X amp Set up menu p 97 INFORMATION Xi Set up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off lt File Sensor Cleaning MENY Cancel Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback a USB connection remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu Resetting the File Number You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card The default setting is SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and continues from the last stored file number Set in File in the X4 Set up menu p 97 Down orgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals SerialNo the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card Every time anew SD Memory Card is inserted the file number is the smallest Reset number When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted numbering Xi Set up Brightness Level 0 Video Out NTSC Transfer Mode PC Auto Power Off 1 min File lt SerialN Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel 0k OK Camera Settings Setting the Display Time Select from 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec or Off The default setting is Lan 1 sec ms Instant R 44 Set in Instant Review in the Rec Mode menu p 96 Aata Bracket St AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode AF S Flash Exp Comp 0 0 MENY Cancel
141. s on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed p 14 A Guide display on O Guide display off Set in Guide display in the X4 Set up menu p 97 Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Guide displa MENUExit Downlopged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Camera Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Ti Set up Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see Set in Brightness Level in the 4 Set up menu p 97 Auto Power Off File Sensor Cleaning Selecting the Video Output Format m When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV Wi Set up choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for Brightness Level 0 playing back images Video Out lt NTSC Set in Video Out in the amp Set up menu p 97 Transfer Mode Auto Power Off 1 min Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 68 File SerialNo Sensor Cleaning MENY Cancel INFORMATION The video output format varies according to region The video output format used in North America is NTSC Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 163 Camera Settings Setting Auto Power Off m You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time Select from 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min or Off The default setting i
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143. se eeeree aes 17 165 l Image Tone INFO button Instant Review ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 114 L Landscape A iioeiserercrssirciss desun 45 Language ee 31 Last Memory sess sreeressereeresseeeereee eeenre ees 186 EEDIMOAROR oser ininain sinenion 14 LCD panel cressoni siirsin esy 20 E a E E E EET 35 Lens unlock button sees seses eee etree sereen 36 90 Lithium batterieS secerieerienrersitinasi vins 24 Index M Macro Wis eioan 45 Main switch MF Manual focus seeeeeeee rererere Manual focus MF 00 eeseeeee ceseeeeee eee Manual White Balance Matte Field sesisccisvss sectcrerascnevencnsnend esses MENU button Menu Operation Meter Operating Time 1 sseeceessereeeeees 131 Mirror Lock Up sse eeereeree eeteeeeenee Mode dial s es eere Moving Object A Multi segment s ssrsesirisseus snsssunn sensisse 129 N Nal seeserssrsessrisorsersrnrerss iratu sssrausmi Night Scene eeeeseeeceessteee eeteeeeee sneer ees 139 Night Scene Portrait seese eereereee rererere eed 45 Ni MH Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2s 0 24 Nine Image Display s seese eereereee rererere eed 64 Noise Reduction 139 Normal E seodrsrisissise seniai 45 NTSC ceintan aaisa E 163 0 OK BUN sssi sntc ce secccsccessscusyessacaess 91 93 Optional ACCESSOTICS see seere eere eetere 192 P P Program Mode s secs ceee
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145. so that aperture does not flash 3 Press the UP button The flash pops up 4 Take the picture m Using M Manual Mode 1 Set the mode dial to M M Manual mode is set 2 Set the shutter speed under 1 180 sec and aperture value to obtain correct exposure 3 Press the ZUP button The flash pops up In M Manual mode pop up the flash at any time 4 Take the picture Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 147 Using the Built in Flash Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash Aset criteria is necessary between the guide number aperture and distance when shooting with the flash Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient Built in flash guide number Sensitivity Built in flash guide number ISO 200 15 6 ISO 400 22 ISO 800 31 ISO 1600 44 ISO 3200 62 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values Maximum flash distance L1 Guide number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 Maximum flash distance L1 5 The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built in flash alone Example When sensitivity is ISO 200 and aperture value is F4 L1 15 6 4 approx 3 9 m L2 3 9 5 approx 0 8 m Therefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 8 m to 3 9 m The flash cann
146. t in fire or injury Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera e Do not short circuit heat or dispose of battery in fire Do not insert the batteries with polarities reversed m Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera s components Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects Do not touch the flash after using it continuously It may cause burns m f you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera After use always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket Then make sure that any connector cords or cables toother devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock m The Lens is attached to the camera body Do not drop or press the lens by force It may cause a camera malfunction Do not pull the lens by hand or do not rotate the zoom ring quickly It may cause a camera malfunction Please be carefulliwhenjusingithellens Do not extract the external flashsfrom the camera by force Itmay cause damage to the top of the camera PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE Only use specified batteries with this camera Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old
147. t to a black and white image Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia colour Soft Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image Select from three levels Change the horizontal and vertical ratio of images Adjust height or width up to Slim two times the original size 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 69 Processing Images with Filters 2 Press the four way controller lt 4 The screen for selecting the filter appears 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select an image 4 Use the four way controller A W to select a filter Select a filter and preview the effects on the image Proceed to Step 6 if B amp W or Sepia is selected 5 Adjust slimness with e dial if slim filter is selected and softness if soft filter is selected Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer if slim filter is selected Select softness from three levels if soft filter is selected Use the four way controller lt gt to select an image The image appears in the set slimness or softness 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears 7 Use the four way controller A to select Save as 8 Press the OK button The filtered image is saved under a different name Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Deleting Images Deleting a Singl
148. tect Unprotect i on Alllliimages OKJOKS 4 Press the OK button The selected image is protected INFORMATION Select Unprotect in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting The symbol is displayed when playing back protected images p 17 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 75 Protecting Images Protecting All Images 1 Press the gt button 2 Press the On button twice The Protect all images screen appears 3 Press the four way controller A to select Protect and press the OK button All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Protect all images Protect Unprotect MENU oK OK x Select Unprotect in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images Downleaged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting the Printing Service DPOF m You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service DPOF Digital Print Order Format settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date x DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Selects the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select an image
149. tereersrerersrererterarerettererreerererrtees a Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure MOG TETP EE T E E EET m Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash s sessesssesresesssesesseresssrersrenesessnsesesreeessee Using an External Flash Optional seeseeeseseeesesrssetesesrtestersseeestentsetertsetestentsetesteeestertseeeee Settings During Playback 5 Changing Playback Display Method seesetseessteeesrtssteresrttstsrtsntesesntsntortsntestsntsntestsntententsetent Downlggged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Contents a Displaying Bright Portion Warning sssscsesseteeseeteeeeneensaeecnteenaeecaeestaeecnteeanecaeesaeeenteesaeesas a Setting the Slideshow Display Interval s ssssecsesseeeeesetsesenecnteresetensenseeseesatieneenenetansateeneentans e Camera Settings OPEIN ITE PINS ENEE E TIEA A EE TEE ITT EES IS EES ITEE EEN AEEA IEE ET ETA m Formatting the SD M mory Card co cssssevacersevtsevsostesuscnevonsesasvnseresenednepreveaversbens seedyeusrest m Turning the Beep On and Off ccscessessscsseetsesceeessescnsestsesceseetaescesesseesenseesaescasensaeseseenaee ces Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style C Setting THE World Time saesstistnissinnesicssceuneas inccicinssienwasananitcneenisneceineeabsblgaamcasiveinenScliiseaibbindnnieeasameeeten Setting the Display Language eseese eeterteeeereereeeeertreterterttetereterertevtrerentertenierrreeenterteererreereeeert
150. teries Dimensions WxHxD 125x92 5x67mm excluding the projecting parts of the camera Weight 505g without batteries and card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 5 85 Cerne Camera Driver Storage Driver Windows 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 or later Application Digimax Master Specifications are subject to change without prior notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Accessories for PENTAX DSLR can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 201 Glossary AdobeRGB Colour space recommended by Adobe Systems Inc for commercial printing Wider range of colour reproduction than sRGB Covers most of the colour range so colours only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer When image is opened by non compatible software the colours look lighter AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure In this camera select from Multi segment Metering Center weighted Metering and Spot Metering Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the light beam the amount of light that passes through the lens Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions When the shutter button is pressed three images are shot The first one has no compensation the second is under exposed and the third is over exposed Bright Portion Over exposed area in the image loses contrast and appears whit
151. the date is imprinted or not and total number of copies Print settings are set with the Print Service p 77 3 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images p 85 and 86 for details on how to change the settings 4 Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer m Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer Down kgs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of GX 1S by buttons and menus Using the Button FUNCIONS 25 0s cicecescvcssccescecssceescaentendseast stot neaetelestionsce sas Using the Meni seisseen n E aia Using the Fn Menu essiadsssse cocssssscavatesscessaisis shaniedderscaiedeavesvavaeessees isvions tine Using the Mode Dial 2 siis cesiiiewsnssaitieinedawissassainitend When using menus and Fn menu items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear grey and cannot be selected Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Button Functions Capture Mode m Functions of buttons used during shooting Shutter release button Press to capture images p 43 M
152. tics in Each Exposure Mode m Using the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode When taking a moving subject you can use the flash to change the blur effect Any desired shutter speed 1 180 sec or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness m Using the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1 180 sec to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use Down opges From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Built in Flash Using Slow Speed Sync m You can use slow speed sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background INFORMATION Slow speed sync slows the shutter speed Use a tripod to avoid camera shake The picture will also blur if the subject moves Slow speed sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash m Using Tv Shutter Priority Mode 1 Set the mode dial to Tv Tv Shutter Priority mode is set 2 Use the e dial to set the desired shutter speed The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set Set the shutter speed
153. travelling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or when you will be taking a lot of pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 25 Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC Adapter Optional m AC adapter D AC10 optional for PENTAX DSLR camera can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR camera m We recommend using the AC adapter D AC10 optional when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet INFORMATION Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data Be sure to read the AC adapter D AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter Downloaged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the memory card Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card
154. tter release button fully The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up Down eggs From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images m You can play back captured still pictures with the camera INFORMATION Use the included Digimax Master software to play back using a PC Refer to the software instructions for details p 169 1 Press the gt button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 100 0046 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 61 Playing Back Still Pictures 2 Press the four way controller lt gt lt 4 The previous image appears gt The next image appears Rotating Images m You can rotate images 90 counterclockwise at a time Make images shot vertically easier to view 1 Press the DB button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller W The image is rotated 90 counterclockwise each time the button is pressed Downes From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Playing Back Still Pictures 3 Press the OK button Image rotation information is saved Enlarging Playback Images m You
155. ttings Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the gt Playback menu Item Function Page Plybk dsply mthd Sets capturing information to show during playback p 155 Sets to display over exposed area warning during Instant Bright Portion p 155 Review or Playback Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint or Digital Filter p 69 add softening and slimming effects Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another p 66 Downlagged From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the Menu Xd Set up Menu Settings Perform various settings related to the camera in the X 4 Set up menu Item Function Page Format Formats the SD Memory Card p 157 Beep Switches the beep tone on off p 158 Date Adjust Sets the date format and time p 158 World Time Allows the display of local time when travelling abroad p 159 language Changes the language in which menus and messages p 162 appear Guide display Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor p 162 Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor p 163 Video Out Sets the output format to the TV monitor p 163 Transfer Mode Sets the USB cable connection PC or printer p 82 Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically p 164 File Sets the method used to add file numbers p 164 Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD p 190 Reset Resets all s
156. ur way controller lt gt to select Sy EEO a i Drive Mode Continuous shooting oK OK 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus Downlagded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Other Shooting Modes x Set No cnt shtng rcd im in Recordable Image No of the C Custom Setting menu The number of continuously recordable images buffer space appears when shutter is pressed halfway p 98 6 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off Display the Fn menu again and set to 5 Single frame shooting to stop Continuous shooting INFORMATION The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode is setto AF S Single mode p 119 Focusing is continuously active when the mode dial is setto P Tv Av or M and focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode or when Picture mode is set to amp Moving Object Note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built in flash Use a custom function to enable
157. use Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances Samsung Camera does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 the card has not been used for a long time 4 the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference e Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation For information on compatible SD Memory Cards visit the Samsung Camera website or contact your nearest Samsung Camera customer service center Always format new SD Memory Cards Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras Formatting the SD Memory Card p 157 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Using the memory card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels size and quality level data compression rate of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Pictures with larger recorded size or
158. ver images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise Shutter Speed The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CCD The amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter speed sRGB standard RGB International standard of colour space established by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission This is defined from colour space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard colour space for Exif Vignetting Vignetting occurs when corners of pictures are darkened because the subject was blocked by the hood or filter or the flash was blocked White Balance While shooting colour temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct colour Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 205 Index Symbols Rec Mode Menu seeers rererere 96 186 amp Playback Xb Set up Menu sce cereeens reese 97 187 C Custom Setting MENU 98 188 auroscn Auto Scene MCU NORAD ecenin iaa CW POmtralti sicscsdcttscsstsetscdetsecsespesedeansied 4 amp Landscape s Moving Object s sees cess ceseeee ees Sa Night Scene Portrait Flash OFF DJ button e o ce eeee ceeesteeceetettee seere button SUP DUON sassone oriad oroia 91 Om DUIO epiese nn aE 4 Av button Preview eeceeceecececeeee secneentneeeeee eed 128 A AC Adapter ceceee sereeesee
159. window for downloading images will display after connecting the camera and your PC To download the captured images select the Select All button Select desired folder in the window and click the Select All button You can save captured images and selected folder If you click the Cancel button downloading will be cancelled 3 Click Next gt button Click gt Check tiders you art to toriad S180241 S180242 5015024300 0180244 r0 56150245100 Saai B27 I P Ta gato ren ten press Nest bution Click Check tiders you wart to toriad Select fies to dew A Desktop I My Computer E l 386 Fiepoy fA Sekal DeselectAll DEET o Downlopded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Digimax Master 4 Select a destination and make a new folder in which to save downloaded images and folders Folders will be made in order of date and images will be downloaded Folder names can be made as you want and images will be downloaded After selecting a folder that was made before images will be downloaded C Ceztetolderby date PADD Daletomcarera C Curent date Essie Docunenis eons 1 01 5 Click Next gt button Beck Neer Cancel Click 6 A window will open as shown alongside The destination of the selected

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