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Samsung PL90 User's Manual

1. In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options DPOF Standard an option Select Print the selected photos All Print all photos Reset Reset to the default settings If you select Select scroll to a photo and then rotate Zoom left or right to select the number of copies Repeat for the photos you want to print and then press Fn e f you select All press DISP or 4 to select the number of copies and then press OK 4 Press MENU 5 Select File Options DPOF Size an option fopin Daten Select Specify the print size for the selected photo All Specify the print size for all photos Reset Reset to the default settings 6 Ifyou select Select scroll to a photo and then rotate Zoom left or right to select the print size Repeat for the photos you want to print and then press Fn e lf you select All press DISP or 4 to select the print size and then press OK Printing photos as thumbnails 7 In Playback mode press MENU 2 Select File Options gt DPOF Index Yes If you specify the print size you can print photos only with DPOF 1 1 compatible printers Playback Editing 65 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A V cable 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU E e On some TVs digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear Images may not appear cent
2. Preventing red eye If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark a red glow may appear in the person s eyes To prevent this select Red eye or Red eye Fix Refer to flash options in Using the flash Using the flash a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos 1 In Shooting mode press 4 o O e Oss om ______jJJo 0 2 Select an option Option Description Off e The flash does not fire The camera displays the camera shake waming W when you are shooting in low light a Auto The camera selects a proper flash setting for the scene it detects in the Mr mode Shooting options 39 Shooting in the dark Red eye Fix SG 5 he flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The subject should not move until the flash fires a second time The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis Slow Sync he flash fires and the shutter stays open longer Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring Fill in The flash always fires The camera adjusts light intensity automatically Red eye The flash fires when the subject or background is dark The camera reduces red eyes 4A Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject or
3. View files as thumbnails in Smart Album or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders in your computer Move to the previous or next folder E68 S S QO OCC O EEO SO Print files view files on a map store files in My Folder or register faces Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Settings PC Software Off 3 Turn off the camera 4 Connect your camera to your computer using the built in USB plug 1G It is recommended that you use a USB extension cable which is an optional component depending on the USB connection environment When connecting your camera to your computer your camera cannot be charged at low temperatures below O C or at high temperatures above 40 C Playback Editing 70 Transferring files to your Windows computer 5 Turn on the camera 6 Select Settings USB Computer Z Ifyou set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the 4 pop up window 7 On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO 8 Select the files you want and drag or save them to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP The way to disconnect the built in USB plug for Windows Vista 7 is similar 71 Ifthe status lamp on your camera is blinking wait until
4. 10 Sec Takes a photo in 10 seconds J 2 Sec Takes a photo in 2 seconds Double Takes a photo in 10 seconds and then takes d another 2 seconds later R Motion Timer Detects your movement and then take a photo p 38 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 37 The AF assist light timer lamp blinks The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time Press to cancel the timer Depending on the face detection option you have selected the timer function or some timer options may not be available Using the timer 6 Pose for your photo while the AF assist light timer lamp z is blinking 1 In Shooting mode press The AF assist light timer lamp stops blinking just before the Select I camera automatically takes a photo 3 Press Shutter r N 4 Stand within 10 ft 3 m of the camera within 6 seconds after pressing Shutter L nn Make a motion such as waving your arms to activate the timer e The AF assist light timer lamp starts to blink rapidly when the camera detects you 5 T L al The motion timer may not work when B e you are more than 10 ft 3 m away from the camera e your movements are too subtle e there is too much light or backlight The detection range of the motion timer Shooting options 38 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions
5. Function Display a brief description of an option or menu Description Off On Set a start image to display when the camera turns on Off Display no start image e Logo Display a default image stored in the internal memory Start Image User Image Display the image you want p 62 1S e The camera saves only one start image in the intemal memory at a time e If you select a new photo as a start image or reset your camera the camera deletes the current image Adjust the brightness of the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Display Brightness 1G Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before Quick View retuming to the Shooting mode Off 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec Appendixes 76 Camera settings menu Default Item Description If you perform no operations for 30 seconds the camera automatically switches to Power save mode press any button to deactivate the Power save mode Off On Q If the Power save mode is deactivated the main display will dim to save battery life when you perform no operations for about 30 seconds Power Save Settings Default Item Description Format the internal memory and the memory card Format deletes all files including protected files Yes No Format Z you use a memory card used with cameras from different manufacturers or a memory card reader or one formatted on a co
6. Playing back ae 54 Starting Playback mode 54 Viewing photos e er vecesvs 58 Playing a vdeo ae cnn tae 59 Flayingivoice memeS aeaa 60 Editing a photo Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying photo styles Tae eee 63 Correcting exposure problems 060 64 Creating a print order DPOF E 65 Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer 67 Transferring files using Intelli studio 68 Transferring files by connecting the camera as DIE MOVADO ISK asc rauieenrnrarcnsrecnsann sane 70 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 71 Transferring files to your Mac computer 72 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Playing back Lean to play back photos videos or voice memos and manage files Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your o aaga 100 0001 amp a camera 1 Press BJ e The most recent file you have taken or recorded is displayed Information e lf the camera is off it turn ons 1024x768 2010 07 01 2 Press 4 or to scroll through files e Press and hold to scroll through files quickly memory card e The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those Photo includes a voice memo Video file taken with cameras from other manufacturers Print order has been set DPOF 9 he Protected file 100 0001 Folder name File name Play
7. 7 In Shooting mode press MODE 4 Half press Shutter to focus e Agreen frame means the subject in focus 2 Press DISP or to scroll to Program and then press OK nee F2 8 1 30 In ff Smart Auto ER s dy DIS Bi Scene Movie Neier aR ee None 5 Press Shutter to take a photo 3 Align your subject in the frame E IEIET ES Basic functions 22 Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 4X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom By using both you can Zoom in up to 20 times Rotate Zoom right to zoom in on your subject Rotate Zoom eft to zoom out Zoom out w iD oooo In amp 4 oooor In B 4a e My O Zoom ratio Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range your camera is using the digital zoom The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom Optical range Zoom indicator i x5 0 Digital range LY e Digital zoom is not available when you use the SR W Bi in some scenes and ee modes and when you use Face Detection e It may take longer to save a photo when you are using the digital zoom Basic functions 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo 2 Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Make sure nothing is e Select the W mode to reduce camera shake blocking the lens both optically and digitally
8. About memory cards The memory capacity may differ depending on the scenes you shoot or the shooting conditions These capacities are based on Memory cards you can use a 1 GB microSD card F wa You can use microSD Secure Digital memory cards Size Su per Fine ENE Normal 30FPS 15 FPS l2m 168 238 362 195 267 407 R 229 305 477 gm 244 326 515 o 5m 32 489 699 3m 543 674 752 In 978 1 086 1 221 7 g g _ Approx Approx v an 13 35 26 50 d e Approx Approx 2 ai 32 57 eie The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 82 Camera maintenance About the battery Battery life Use only Samsung approved batteries eE E Number of photos when the battery was fully charged Battery specifications The battery life was measured under the Charging time by connecting to a PC following conditions in the ip mode Model BP70A 12M resolution and Fine quality Type Lithium ion battery Test Procedure Cell capacity 740 mAh 1 Set the flash option to Off take a Approx 100 min single shot and zoom in or out Approx 200 2 Set the flash option to Fill in take a Approx 150 min single shot and zoom in or out Voltage 3 7 V Photos Charging time when the camera is switched off 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30 When charging the battery by connecting the USB extension cable to your
9. Life 83 Specifications 83 Beauty Shot mode 29 Blink detection 46 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 50 Continuous 50 Motion capture 50 Cc Camera shake 24 Capturing an image from a video 60 Cleaning Body 81 Display 81 Lens 81 D Date Time Set 77 Date Type 77 Deleting files 57 Digital Image Stabilization 31 Digital zoom 23 Disconnecting the device 71 DIS mode 31 Display brightness 76 Display type 21 DPOF 65 E Editing 62 Enlarging 58 Error messages 80 Exposure 47 F Face detection Blink Detection 46 Normal 44 Self Portrait 45 Smile Shot 45 Facial brightness 29 Appendixes 95 Facial imperfections 29 Flash Auto 40 Fill in 40 Off 39 Red eye 40 Red eye Fix 40 Slow Sync 40 Focus area Center AF 43 Multi AF 43 Tracking AF 43 Focus distance Auto Macro 41 Macro 41 Normal AF 41 Format 77 Frame guide 30 Frame rate 32 Function button 14 Function description 76 Index H Half pressing 6 l Icons 18 Image adjust ACB 64 add noise 64 brightness 64 contrast 64 face retouch 64 red eye fix 64 saturation 64 Imprint 78 Intelli studio 69 ISO speed 40 L Light source White balance 48 Long time shutter 30 M Macro 41 Maintenance 81 Memory card Capacity 82 microSD 82 MENU button 14 Metering Center weighted 48 Multi 48 Spot 48 MJPEG Motion JPEG 90 Mode button 14 Motion Timer 38 Movie mode 32 Muting Camera 17 Video 33 N Na
10. MODE backlighting 6A Appears when taking portraits with backlighting 2 Select Smart Auto pR slg ES DADEA f Appears when taking portraits 3 Align your subject in the frame Appears when taking close up photos of objects e The camera selects a scene automatically An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen The Appears when taking close up photos of text icons are listed below B Appears when taking photos of sunsets ooo Gy i Appears when taking photos of clear skies Im Appears when taking photos of forested areas Appears when taking close up photos of colorful sate subjects j A m Appears when taking close up portraits of people Appears when the camera is stable on a tripod for a example and the subject is motionless for a period aN i rae y Ae of time This is available only when you are shooting Appears when taking photos of landscapes EN Appears when taking photos of actively moving Gg Appears when taking photos with bright white b subjects backgrounds Extended functions 27 Shooting modes 4 Half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo LZ If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode AOR appears and the camera uses default settings Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting condtions such a
11. OK Select Fn Set 4 Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually 5 Press Fn Playback Eciting 56 Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once You cannot delete protected files To delete a single file 7 In Playback mode select a file and then press Fn Select Yes to delete the file To delete multiple files 7 In Playback mode press Fn 2 Select Multiple Delete 3 Select the files you want to delete and then press OK e Press OK again to cancel your selection 4 Press Fn 5 Select Yes To delete all files 7 In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options Delete All Yes Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card 7 In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy files Playback Editing 57 Playing back Viewing Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show photos Enlarging a photo Ny In Playback mode rotate Zoom right to BE The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution enlarge a photo Rotate Zoom left to shrink a w photo mm OK Trim To Do this Move the enlarged area Press DISP Wp 4 or W Trim the enlarged photo as a new file Press OK The trimmed ph
12. Selecting a light source White balance t The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source If you want the color of your photo to be realistic select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions such as Daylight Cloudy or Tungsten Cloudy Tungsten Shooting options 48 Adjusting brightness and color 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting gt White Balance an option Description Auto WB Automatically sets the white balance based an on the lighting conditions 0 Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day eo Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows tau Fluorescent_H Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three way fluorescent light in Fluorescent_L Select when shooting under white fluorescent light Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Custom Set Use white balance settings you defined as See procedure at right 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting White Balance Custom Set 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper 4 Press Shutter Shooting options 49 Using burst modes em It can be difficult to take photos of fast moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos In these cases select o
13. e Batteries are consumable parts that must unexpectedly This is not a malfunction be replaced over time Get a new battery z 5 if the battery life is diminishing quickly The date and time are Set the date and time in the display settings incorrect menu p 77 Appendixes 86 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again If you use your camera at low temperatures it can cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor For better performance of your camera screen use your camera at normal emperatures The camera screen works poorly The memory card has The memory card has not been reset an error Format the card p 77 If you change the name of a file your camera may not play the file Note File Cannot play back files names should meet the DCF standard If you encounter this situation play back the files on your computer lake sure that the focus option you set is suitable for close up shots p 41 lake sure that the lens is clean If not clean the lens p 81 lake sure that the subject is within range of the flash p 89 The photo is blurry An incorrect white balance can create inrealistic color Select the proper white alance option to suit the light source p 48 The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene T g Situation Suggested remedies e Tum off the
14. O MENU A V port Accepts A V cable Attaching the strap Access options or menus A Smart Auto ona the type of scene Night Portrait Sunset in Shooting mode While setting etc it detects DISP ch ad y ange the display option love u G Program The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture 7 ea ud P g value and lets you set the other options Navigation amp Change the macro option Move down DIS The camera activates options that reduce camera 4 Change the flash option Move left 15 shake x N z Take a photo with options preset for a specific _ Change the timer option Move right scene Scene f scene Landscape Portrait Forest etc OK Confirm the highlighted option or menu Ss Movie Record a video Playback Enter Playback mode e Access options in Shooting mode Function a 9 Delete files in Playback mode Basic functions 14 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing up Push the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down e You can use the internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory
15. Sound BY i uti ISO ca Back lt gt Move Display am White Balance Settings Face Detection 7 Press 0K Focus Area menu Exit gt Change 4 Press DISP or Ww to scroll to Shooting and then press or OK Basic functions 20 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings Changing the display type Setting the sound Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode Each type Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you displays different shooting or playback information operate your camera Press DISP repeatedly to change a display type 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Sound Beep Sound an option Options Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds The camera emits one of three sounds depending wee on the option you select Modes Display Type Choices Display all information about shooting e Hide information about shooting except the Shooting available number of photos or available recording time and the battery icon e Display all information about the current photo e Hide all information about the current file Playback e Display information about the current file except the shooting settings and captured date Basic functions 21 Taking photos Learn how to take photos easily and quickly in the Program mode
16. a built in program that allows you to play back and edit files You can also upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube For details select Help Help in the program Z e f you install Intelli studio on your computer the program launches more quickly To install the program select Tool Install Intelli studio on PC e You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing e You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera e Intelli studio supports the following formats Videos MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 AVI MJPEG Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Contents Manager E E Folder 100PH0T0 SE Date E E Coor iy Computer Bec BD amp BD Desktop E My Documents Connected Device E W W Samsung Camera sH E DATABASE S ADM EEI sam 0005 PG EB sam oo24 wav ME 5AM _0025 PG Playback Editing 69 Transferring files to your Windows computer Icon Description Open menus Display files in the selected folder Change to the Photo edit mode Change to the Video edit mode Change to the Sharing mode You can send files by email or upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type View files of the selected folder on your computer Show or hide files of the connected camera View files of the selected folder on the camera
17. background is dark The options may differ depending on the shooting mode E e Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection e Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash p 89 flight from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air tiny spots may appear in your photo Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization ISO The higher ISO speed you select the more sensitive to light your camera becomes With a higher ISO speed you can get a better photo without using the flash 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting gt ISO an option e Select dif to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting 4 The higher ISO speed you select the more image noise you may get e When you select Motion Capture the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto Shooting options 40 Changing the camera s focus Learn how to adjust the camera s focus Using macro G ti Using auto focus G th Use macro to take close up photos of subjects such as flowers To take sharp photos select the appropriate focus according to or insects Refer to macro options in Using auto focus your distance from the subject 1 In Shooting mode press J 2 Selec
18. exposure normal underexposed and overexposed p 50 Compensating for backlighting ACB G gt When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo If this occurs turn the Auto Contrast Balance ACB option on Without ACB With ACB 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting ACB an option irr Off ACB is off On ACBis on e You cannot set burst options when this feature is on Shooting options 47 Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option G amp The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Metering an option Multi e Your camera divides the scene into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area e Suitable for general photos Spot e Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame e if a subject is not in the center of the scene your photo may be improperly exposed e Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center weighted e Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire Eo frame with emphasis placed on the center e Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame
19. exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure 1 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select Scene Night 3 Press MENU 4 Select Shooting Long Time Shutter Extended functions 30 Shooting modes 5 Select the aperture value or shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed menu Back lt Move 6 Select an option e lf you select Auto the camera adjusts the aperture value or shutter speed automatically Z Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 8 Press Shutter to take the photo W Use a tripod to prevent your photos from bluning Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions After correction Before correction 7 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select DIS 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo 1G e The digital zoom does not work in this mode e If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry e The DIS function may not work in a place where the lighting is brighter than that of a fluorescent lamp Extended functions 31 Shooting modes Using the Program mode In the Program mode you can se
20. separate battery retum systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery retum system This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 008 Appendixes 93 FCC notice NOTE frequency energy This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications will not occur ina However there is no guarantee that interference particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turing the equi
21. these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device contact your local dealer or service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies e Make sure that the battery is inserted There is no space on the memory card Cannot turn on the e Make sure that the battery is inserted Delete unnecessary files or insert a new camera correctly card e Charge the battery Format the memory card p 77 e Charge the battery e The memory card is defective Get a Cannot take photos new memory card e Your camera may be in Power save o The power turns off mode p 78 e Make sure that the camera is switched suddenly The camera may tum off to prevent the oN memory card from being damaged due e Charge the battery o an impact Turn on your camera again e Make sure that the battery is inserted e The battery may lose power more quickly correoliy in low temperatures below 0 C Keep The camera freezes Remove the battery and insert it again the battery warm by putting it into your e The flash option may be set to Off Ka The flash does not work P 39 The camera is losing Using the flash or recording videos e Hash does not wok g You cannot use the flash in the 2 a battery power quickly depletes the battery quickly Recharge or some Bi modes ea The flash fires The flash may fire due to static electricity
22. This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Click a topic gt er Manua PL90 PL91 Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or frre ONES Caution situations that could cause damage to your Soron Camera or other equipment Z Note notes usage tips or additional information N FEUGAT G WARNING Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not use your camera near fuels combustibles or flammable chemicals Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories Keep your camera away from small children and pets Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well Prevent damage to subjects eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity closer than 1 m 3 ft to people or animals Using the flash too close to your subject s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers ncompatible batteries and
23. ality Auto Menu Exit D Print Images Select whether to print the current photo or all photos Size Specify the size of the print Option Description s Eo i Layout Create thumbnail prints 5 Turn on your camera a _ Type Select the type of paper e The printer recognizes the camera automatically on ity Set th ee P a uality Set the printing quality 6 Press 4 or to select a photo Date Set to print the date e Press MENU to set printing options See Configuring print settings File Name Set to print the name of the file Reset Reset the print options 7 Press OK to print e Printing starts Press 4 to cancel printing Uy s Itis recommended that you use a USB extension cable which is an optional E Some options are not supported by some printers component depending on the USB connection environment Playback Editing 73 Appendixes Refer to settings error messages specifications and maintenance tips Gameraisettings menti a estes eens tetera Accessing the settings MENU eeseeeeneeneeee ees Display vaareiscc wnuceee EA EA AAAA ATEA AARETE INE SEEE N A T E AES Erronmessages Minter E E eanenenr es CGameraimaintenancen oieee eee e eee Cleaningiyour camera ereraa eiee aerae EE aree ABOMEN CaaS esee e e secs Ae OA AASS Aout Me Dalay sea AEEA LETTER Esa Before contacting a service center e Gameraispeciticat
24. ath can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery handling e The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer e Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by he method described in this user manual e Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose o excessively warm environments such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime e Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Avoid storing or using the battery in hot humid places such as spas or shower enclosures Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces such as bedding carpets or electric blankets for a prolonged period When the device is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such as necklaces coins keys or watches Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement batteries Camera maintenance Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any sharp object A Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces e Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts such as dropping it from high places e D
25. ations Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust Sharpness Contrast Saturation Shooting mode Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Custom Set Date amp Time Date Off e Modes Smart Auto White Macro Color Portrait Night Portrait Backlight Portrait Macro Portrait Backlight Landscape Action Tripod Night Macro Macro Text Blue Sky Sunset Natural Green Program DIS Scene Beauty Shot Frame Guide Photos Night Portrait Children Landscape Close Up Text Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks Beach amp Snow e Drive Single Continuous Motion Capture AEB Timer 10 Sec 2 Sec Double Motion Timer Modes Smart Movie Movie Smart Movie Landscape Blue Sky Natural Green Sunset Format MJPEG Max recording time 2 hours Size 640X480 320X240 Frame Rate 30 FPS 15 FPS Voice Off On sound is muted when operating the zoom function Video editing embedded Image Stabilization Pause during recording Still image capture Time trimming Single image Thumbnails Multi slide show Type Movie clip Smart Album Smart Album category Type Date Color Week Videos Edit Resize Rotate Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Image Adjust ACB Red eye Fix Fa
26. back Editing 54 Playing back Viewing files by category in Smart Album 4 Press 4 or x to scroll through files View and manage files by categories such as date file type or e Press and hold to scroll through files quickly week 5 Press OK to return to the normal view 1 In Playback mode rotate Zoom left 2 Press MENU 3 Select a category 4 Back OK Set Type View files by file type Date View files by the date they were saved Color View files by the dominant color of the image Week View files by the weekday they were saved Z lt may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and recognize files Playback Editing 55 Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files ie In Playback mode rotate Zoom left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails Rotate Zoom right to return to the 2 previous mode 8 Ea e 6 Fo a 4 a p Menu Filter 2010 02 01 To Do this Press DISP i 1 or Delete files Press Fn and then select Yes Scroll through files Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion 7 In Playback mode press MENU Select File Options Protect Select e To protect all files select All gt Lock 3 To protect a single file select the file you want to protect and then press OK e Press OK again to cancel your selection 6 Ee e 6 39 am E
27. card is not inserted Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Basic functions 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Charging using the USB extension cable Before using the camera for the first time you must charge the Insert the USB extension cable into the built in USB plug and battery plug the other end of the connector into the USB port of the computer Charging using the built in USB plug To open the built in USB plug nah the USE ebert aen bottom of the camera in the 7c AC direction of the arrow LAA Insert the built in USB plug of the camera into the USB port of the computer It is recommended that you use a USB extension cable which is an optional component depending on the USB connection environment e When charging the battery by connecting the USB extension cable to the computer charging may take longer Indicator light e Red Charging e Off Fully charged Basic functions 16 Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging using the power adapter Insert the USB extension cable into the built in USB plug of the camera And put the other end of the cable in the power adapter and then plug it into an outlet Z It is recommended that you use a power adapter which is an optional component de
28. ce Retouch _ Brightness Contrast Saturation Add Noise Effect Appendixes 90 Camera specifications Voice Recording Max 10 hours Voice Memo in a photo Max 10 sec Internal memory Approx 50 MB External memory Optional Image size Media microSD card up to 2 GB guaranteed microSDHC card up to 8 GB guaranteed Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications File format e Photo JPEG DOF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 e Video AVI MJPEG e Audio WAV Digital output connector For 1GB microSDIM ee Super Fine Fine Normal fem 4000 X 3000 168 238 362 3984X2656 195 267 407 3968 X 2232 229 305 477 Bm 3264 X 2448 244 326 515 Gm 2592 X 1944 362 489 699 3m 2048 X 1536 543 674 752 Im 1024X768 978 1 086 1 221 These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings USB 2 0 Audio output Mono Internal speaker Mono Microphone Video output NTSC PAL selectable DC power input connector 4 2V Appendixes 91 Camera specifications Rechargeable battery Lithium ion battery BP70A 740 mAh The power source may differ depending on your region 97 8 x 57 x 17 9 mm excluding protrusions 122 g without battery and memory card io 5 85 Intelli studio Built in USB plug Spe
29. chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera lever dispose of batteries in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries lever place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Do not use a damaged power supply cord plug or loose outlet when charging batteries This may cause a fire or electric shock Health and safety information N Safety precautions CAUTION Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly e Do not allow your camera to get wet liquids can cause serious damage Do not handle your camera with wet hands Water damage to your camera can void your manufacturer s warranty e Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera s intemal components e Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty dirty humid or poorly ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components e Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera e Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on beaches or in other similar areas e Protect your camera from impact rough handling and excessive vibration to a
30. cifications are subject to change without prior notice Appendixes 92 Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Wg Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that he product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate hese items from other types of waste and recycle them 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 ake these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics commitment to the sustainable development and social responsibility through eco driven business and RoHS cain management activities Compliant Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
31. cts human faces up to 10 faces the subject is far from the camera The focus frame will appear in one scene orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection itis too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject is in backlit or the lighting condition is unstable the subject s facial expression changes remarkably Face detection is not available when you are using a photo style or image adjustment option or when you are using Tracking AF Face detection is not available when you are using the digital zoom Depending on the face detection option you selected the timer or some timer options are not available e Depending on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Normal e The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames PZ e The closer you are to the subject the quicker your camera detects faces Shooting options 44 Using face detection Taking a self portrait shot Taking a smile shot Take photos of yourself The camera automatically sets the photo The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a distance to close up and emits a beep when ready smiling face 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Face Detect
32. cus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject e If you use this function you cannot set face detection and photo as you move the camera style options coool Im EE ie b on Tracking AF e The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject e The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half press Shutter Shooting options 42 Changing the camera s focus Adjusting the focus area G You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject s location in the scene 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Focus Area gt an option Option l Description 5 Center AF Focus on the center Suitable when subjects are located in the center Multi AF Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas Tracking AF Focus on and track the subject p 42 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 43 Using face detection amp w If you use face detection options your camera can automatically detect a human face When you focus on a human face the camera adjusts the exposure automatically Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face In some scene modes face detection is unavailable Detecting faces Face detection may not be effective when Your camera automatically dete
33. ding the camera incorrectly e Press Shutter halfway down to make sure the subject is focused p 24 e Use the W mode p 31 Photos are blurred As the camera tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows when shooting at This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake night Select Night in the Bi mode p 30 e Tum on the flash p 39 Set ISO speed options p 40 e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Subjects come out When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between too dark because of the light and dark areas the subject may come out shaded backlighting e Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject e Select g Backlight in the BE mode p 28 e Set the flash option to Fill in p 39 e Set the Auto Contrast Balance ACB option p 47 e Adjust the exposure p 47 Set the metering option to CJ Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame p 48 a Quick reference B Taking photos of people ii mode gt Beauty Shot gt 29 oca mode gt Portrait gt 28 e Red eye Red eye Fix to prevent or correct red eye gt 39 e Face Detection gt 44 p Taking photos at night or in the dark e cc mode gt Night gt 30 e se mode gt Sunset Dawn Fireworks gt 28 e Flash options gt 39 ISO speed to adjust the sensitivity to light 40 g Taking action
34. emos Editing a photo Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying photo styles Correcting exposure problems Creating a print order DPOF Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files Using Intelli StUIO ssssssssissssssssssiassssossrnissss Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 70 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac computer j Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer s s s 73 Appendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menu Sound Display id Sent e EATA E aces ive E EEE EE TETEN Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera About memory cards About the battery Before contacting a service center Camera specifications FCC notice Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting UNPACKING easa aaa aE E E 12 Camera layout ree a ee E E E EE ik Inserting the battery and memory card 2 64 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 16 ISON INE IS Dattera a a E 16 l mingionmyourcameta e e ee aen ere testes eeereee il Learning CONS eeoa vtec Eea E E EES tts 18 SOlSCtING OPLOMNS re rs neea airnean EE aan EER 19 Setting the display and Sounda ee 21 ISA ING ENE CISA WIVOR a E 21 Settingithe sound A E neem E tenn ee ue 21 Taking phot
35. en printing Off Date Date amp Time Z e The date and time is displayed on the bottom right comer of the photo in yellow Some printer models may not print the date and time Auto Power Off AF Lamp Set the camera to tum off automatically when you are not using it Off 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Z Your settings will not change after replacing the battery e The camera will not automatically tum off when itis connected to a computer or printer you are playing a slide show or videos you are recording a voice memo Tum on an assistant light to help you focus in dark places Off On Video Out Appendixes 78 Set the video signal output according to your region e NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico e PAL supports only BDGH Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway Camera settings menu Default Item Description Set the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer e Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files e Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files e Select Mode Select a USB mode when you connect your camera to another device USB Set Intelli studio to start automatically when you P ft e Software connect your camera to your computer Off O
36. ered on the TV screen depending on A s your TV settings 3 Select a video signal output according to your country e You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected or region toa TV 2 Select Settings gt Video Out 4 Turn off your camera and TV 5 Connect your camera to your TV using the A V cable 6 Turn on your TV and then select the video output mode using the TV remote control Z Turn on your camera and then press 0 8 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera Playback Editing 66 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer files to your Windows PC using the built in Intelli studio program You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites Requirements for Intelli studio Item Requirements Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or higher GFU AMD Athlon FX 2 2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB and above recommended os Windows XP SP2 Vista 7 Harg disk 250 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended capacity e CD ROM drive A e nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher Others e 1024 x 768 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor 1280 x 1024 pixels 32 bit color display recommended USB port Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or later The programs may not work properly on 64 bit Edition of Windows XP Vista and 7 Playback Editing 67 intelli studio may not perform correctly on some computers even when the compu
37. es If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with the memory card slot Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction Health and safety information e Tum off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card e Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure e Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer Reformat the memory card with your camera e Never use a damaged charger battery or memory card Use only Samsung approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera cause injury or void your warranty Protect your camera s lens e Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches Clean your lens with a soft clean debris free lens cloth Z 4 Important usage information Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty Ensure maximum battery and charger life e Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life After charging is finished disconnect the cable from your camera e Over time unused batteries wil
38. flash p 39 The photo is too bright e Your photo is overexposed Adjust the exposure value p 47 Your photo is underexposed Turn on the flash p 39 e Adjust the ISO speed p 40 Adjust the exposure value p 47 The photo is too dark Make sure that the camera is correctly The TV does not connected to the TV with the A V cable display your photos e Make sure that your memory card contains photos Make sure that the built in USB plug is connected correctly Your computer dees e Make sure that your camera is switched not recognize your camera on e Make sure that you are using a supported operating system p 67 72 Your computer The file transmission may be interrupted disconnects the camera by static electricity Disconnect the built in while transferring files USB plug and connect it again Appendixes 87 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Your computer cannot play videos Depending on the video player programs installed on your PC video files captured by your camera may not play To ensure he video files play on your computer install and use the Intelli studio p 67 lake sure that the built in USB plug is connected correctly Intelli studio is not functioning properly End Intelli studio and restart the program You cannot use Intelli studio on lacintosh computers lake sure that the PC Software is set o On in the settings menu p 79 Depend
39. he photo Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit gt Image Adjust ACB Removing red eye 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Red eye Fix Hiding facial imperfections 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch 3 Select a level e As the number increases the face becomes clearer Adjusting brightness contrast saturation 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit gt Image Adjust 3 Select an adjustment option e Brightness e Contrast fe Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item less or more Adding noise to the photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit gt Image Adjust Add Noise Playback Eciting 64 Editing a photo Creating a print order DPOF Select photos to be printed and set options such as the number of copies or paper size O e You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF 1 Digital Print Order Format or you can print photos directly through a DPOF compatible printer at home Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off so be aware of the dimensions of your photos You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory
40. ing on your computer s specification and environments the program may not launch automatically n this case click Start My Computer gt Intelli studio iStudio exe on your computer Appendixes 88 Camera specifications Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 81 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 12 2 mega pixels Total pixels Approx 12 4 mega pixels Focal length Samsung 4X Zoom Lens f 5 0 20 2 mm 85 mm film equivalent 28 112 mm F stop range F2 8 W F6 3 1 Digital zoom e Still image mode 1 0X 5 0X e Play mode 1 0X 12 5X depending on image size Type TFT LCD Feature 2 7 6 9 cm 230 K ype Te auto focus Multi AF Center AF Tracking AF Face Detection AF Wide W Tele 1 Normal 80 cm infinity 100 cm infinity a Macro 12 cm 80 cm 70 cm 100 cm Auto Macro 12 cm infinity 70 cm infinity e Smart Auto 1 8 1 2 000 sec Program 1 1 2 000 sec e Night 8 1 2 000 sec e Fireworks 2 sec Control Program AE Metering Multi Spot Center weighted Face Detection AE Compensation 2EV 1 3EV steps ISO equivalent Auto 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Up to 3M Size Mode Off Auto Red eye Fill in Slow Sync Red eye Fix Rang e WIDE 0 4 m 3 3 m 9 TEE 1 0m 1 8m Recharging time Approx 4 sec depending on battery condition Digital Image Stabilization DIS Appendixes 89 Camera specific
41. ion Smile Shot e When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Self Portrait the smile more easily 3 When you hear a beep press Shutter Shooting options 45 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking f your camera detects closed eyes it automatically takes two photos in succession 719 J 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Blink Detection Z e Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen e When blink detection fails the Picture taken with eyes closed message appears Take another photo Shooting options 46 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality Adjusting the exposure manually EV h Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo Darker Neutral 0 Brighter 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting EV 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure Z e Once you adjust the exposure the setting will remain the same You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure e If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure select AEB Auto Exposure Bracket The camera takes three photos each with a different
42. ionsi oeni tee eee EGC NOICE a a e A aera Camera settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera s settings Accessing the settings menu 7 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 2 Select a menu haa Volume Shooting Start Sound Shutter Sound Display Beep Sound AF Sound fo Settings Henu Exit gt Change Menu Description d Sound Set various camera sounds and the volume p 76 Display Customize the display settings such as start image and brightness p 76 Settings Change the settings for the camera system o such as memory format default file name and USB mode p 77 3 Select an option and save your settings Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound ae Beep Sound AF Sound Wion menu Back oK Set 4 Press MENU to return to the previous screen Appendixes 75 Camera settings menu Sound Default Volume Adjust the volume of any sound Off Low Medium High Select the sound the camera emits when you tum Start Sound iton Off 1 2 3 Select the sound the camera emits when you hutt Shutter Sound yess the shutter button Off 1 2 3 Beep Sound Select the sound the camera emits when you P press buttons or switch modes Off 1 2 3 AF Sound Select the sound the camera emits when you half press the shutter button Off On Display Default Item Description
43. it stops 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen 3 Click the pop up message 4 Disconnect the built in USB plug The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli stucio is running End the program before disconnecting the camera Playback Editing 71 Transferring files to your Mac computer When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer the computer recognizes the camera automatically You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs Mac OS 10 4 or later is supported 1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer using 2 Turn on the camera the built in USB plug e The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon LZ Ifyou set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the pop up window 3 Double click the removable disk icon 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer 2 It is recommended that you use a USB extension cable which is an optional component depending on the USB connection environment Playback Editing 72 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer 7 In Shooting mode press MENU Configuring print settings p 3 Select Printer a e aA 4 Connect your camera to your printer using the built in Layout Auto USB plug while your printer is on Type Auto Qu
44. k Half press Shutter to focus When the subject is in focus you can reposition the frame to change the composition When you are ready press Shutter to take your photo Basic functions 25 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting Modes srren araea e R 27 Using the Smat AWOmMmOde ciee iaee e Of Using ihe Scemelmode naan ssctscraecenesseneceane y americas 28 Usingithe Beauty Shot modem e samen aenmest user 29 Usingithefame guide oa a ra eea e E Ee 30 UsingineNightimode ar n aa E meneame 30 Wsingithe DISimOGe reee eee e E R 31 Wsingithe rogram imode eeaeee e EE 32 Recording a videos cen ccsacsccnvenestoccesscseesccenecemunters 32 Recording voiceimemos aara aE A r easement 34 RECOrCing a WOICEIMeMOm ornar e E E 34 Adding a voice memo to a photo Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode your camera automatically chooses the appropriate Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night camera settings based on the type of scene it defects Smart This is available only when the flash is off Auto Mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera Appears when taking portraits at night settings for various scenes D Appears when taking photos of landscapes with 1 In Shooting mode press
45. l discharge and must be recharged before use e Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use e Use batteries only for their intended purpose Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card In this situation wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use Copyright information e Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation e Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation e Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions e We recommend using your camera within a country where you purchase it e For Open Source License information refer to the OpenSourcelnfo pdf in the provided CD ROM Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Leam about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions 26 Leam how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options 35 Leam about the options you can set in sh
46. le size also increases When taking a photo 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Photo Size an option l2m 4000 X 3000 Print on A1 paper 22 x 34 Pri u iw n a X 2656 Print on A2 paper 17 x 22 in wide ratio 3968 X 2232 Print on A2 paper 17 x 22 in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV 3264 X 2448 Print on A3 paper 17 x 11 Gm 2592 X 1944 Print on A4 paper 8 1 2 x 11 Jm 2048 X 1536 Print on A5 paper 5 9 4 x 8 1 2 Im 1024 X 768 Attach to email 8m 3 3 The paper sizes in inches are approximate When recording a video 1 Inthe amp mode press MENU 2 Select Movie gt Movie Size an option Option Description 640 640 X 480 For play back on a standard analog TV 320 320 X 240 To post on a web page Selecting image quality amp The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG format Higher quality images result in larger file sizes 7 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting gt Quality an option Option Description Ge Super Fine Fine i Normal The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 36 Using the timer m amp m a Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting 1 In Shooting mode press X 2 Select an option 3 Press Shutter to start the timer 4 Off The timer is not active
47. mputer your camera may read the card incorrectly Format the card before using it Reset menus and shooting options Date and time Reset language and video output settings are not reset Yes No Language Select a language for the display text Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight saving time DST patemime Set the date and time Set Date Type Select a date format Off dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd Appendixes 77 Camera settings menu Default Item Description Specify how to name files e Reset Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card formatting a memory card or deleting all files e Series Set the file number to follow the previous file number when inserting a new memory card formatting a memory card or deleting all files File No Z The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and the default name of the first file is SAM_0001 The file number increases one at a time from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999 The folder number increases one at a time from 100PHOTO to 999PHOTO The maximum number of files that can be stored in one folder is 9999 The camera defines file names according to he Digital rule for Camera File system DCF standard If you change the names of files intentionally the camera may not play back he files Default Item Description Imprint Select whether to display the date and time on your photos wh
48. n Appendixes 79 Error messages When the following error messages appear try these remedies Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Card not supported e Turn off your camera and then turn it on again e Remove your memory card and insert it again e Format your memory card p 77 The inserted memory card is not compatible with your camera Insert a microSDTM memory card DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and then format the card p 77 Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung File Error service center Low Battery Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card No Image File Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos Appendixes 80 Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and then wipe gently e Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the device These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover Appendixes 81 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity
49. ne of the burst modes to take multiple pictures rapidly a P Z e You can use the flash timer and ACB only when you select Single A e When you select Motion Capture the resolution is set to VGA and the ISO speed is set to Auto Depending on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select are Drive an option Single Take a single photo Continuous e While you are pressing Shutter the camera takes wa photos continuously e The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card Motion Capture e While you are pressing Shutter the camera takes VGA photos 6 photos per second maximum of 30 photos AEB _ Take 3 photos with different exposures normal underexposed and overexposed e Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 50 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors or by making some adjustments Applying photo styles amp Defining your own RGB tone oo photo style to your photos such as Soft Vivid 1 In Shooting mode press MENU re 2 Select Shooting Photo Style Selector Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue E Sof
50. o Shooting options 10 Press Shutter to start recording 11 Press Shutter again to stop recording To pause recording The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording With this function you can record several scenes as a single video Press OK to pause while recording Press it again to resume 00 00 CG m i 640 30 F a rp m k SHUTTER SEs OK Pause Extended functions 33 Recording voice memos m Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions You will get the best sound quality when recording 10 inches 25 cm away from the camera Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 1 In Shooting mode press MENU 2 Select Shooting Voice Record 3 Press Shutter to record e You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length e Press OK to pause or resume recording Select Shooting Voice Memo Align your subject in the frame and then take a photo AUN Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum e Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo ew e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo before the 10 seconds are up es 00 00 07 SHUTTER Stop OK Pause 4 Press Shutter to stop e Press Shutter again to record a new voice memo 5 P
51. o not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 C 140 F or above Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids e Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight fire or any other source of excessive heat Disposal guidelines e Dispose of the battery with care e Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Disposal regulations may differ by country or region Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and ederal regulations Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly Appendixes 85 Precautions when using USB Only connect he camera to an authentic computer or amanufacturer recommended charger via USB Do not connect forcibly if the connecting part does not fit Doing so may cause Do not modify breakage Do not touch the USB cable or the cable connection area with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shock If the USB cable generates heat noise or odor while sending data or charging the camera disconnect it immediately since it may cause fire or injury Contact a Samsung Service Center the USB cable arbitrarily Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Do not place any heavy objects on the USB cable Doing so may cut the USB cable or cause poor contact Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera try
52. ooming Tips for getting clearer PHOTO iesisccccsscivcecscersrinsesccinescnnes Extended functions aisanana 26 Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the frame guide Using the Night mode Using the DIS mode Using the Program mode Recording a video Recording voice memos Recording a voice memo 29 n 82 Oe 84 Adding a voice MEMO tO A PAOLO serrera ir sarnssrsi iriran insanrn 34 SHOOtNG OPTIONS sissies srrsitssccassnsmninctirnannss Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution Selecting image quality Using the timer Shooting in the dark Preventing red eye Using the flash Adjusting the ISO speed Changing the camera s focus Using macro vo Using auto focus Using tracking auto focus Adjusting the focus area Using face detection Detecting faces Taking a self portrait shot Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB Changing the metering option Selecting a light source White balance Using burst modes Improving your photos Applying photo styles Contents Adjusting your photos Playback Edith Oieee aranera ans 53 Playing back Starting Playback mode Viewing photos Playing a video Playing voice m
53. ooting mode Playback Editing 53 Leam how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos You will also leam how to connect your camera to your photo printer or TV Appendixes 74 Refer to settings error messages specifications and maintenance tips Indications used in this manual Smart Auto AG Program Gp DIS W Scene scene Movie 3 Smart Movie ee Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes The Bil mode may not support functions for all scenes e g Adjusting the exposure manually EV Available in the Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos Program DIS and may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the i i exposure to get a better photo Movie modes Bo Darker Neutral 0 Brighter Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information AN Safety wamings and precautions i Camera buttons for example Shutter represents the shutter button Page number of related information The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step For example Select Shooting gt White Balance represents select Shooting and then select White Balance Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilization DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Ex
54. os ix sess sesse sce E es 22 ZOOMING cesses cease aaa EaR EE EERE EEEN EREEREER TR 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo e eee 24 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items Q Camera Rechargeable battery Optional accessories lt gt Camera case Memory card microSD AC adapter AW cable Strap Battery charger Basic functions 12 User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items Camera layout Before you start familiarize yourself with your camera s parts and their functions Zoom button e Zoom in or out in Shooting mode e Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode e Adjust volume in Playback mode Shutter button POWER button lt N E Smart button Flash SS Set to Smart mode off Mitr asi N AF assist light timer lamp fA Microphone Speaker 7 S LAJ Lens USB Lock Lever Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Built in USB plug Basic functions 13 Camera layout Status lamp e Blinking When the camera is saving a photo or video being read by a computer or printer or out of focus e Steady When the camera is connecting to a computer or in focus Main display Mode button Open the list of shooting modes Mode Description The camera automatically selects settings based
55. oto is saved Starting a slide show You can apply effects and add audio to your slide show 7 In Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Multi Slide Show 3 Select a slide show effect option e Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects Option Description Select the photos you want to view as a slide show All View all photos in a slide show Images Date View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show e Select View selected photos in a slide show e Set the interval between photos Interval e This is available when you select Off in the Effect option See below Music Select a background audio e Select a transition effect e Select Off for no effects Effect Playback Eciting 58 Playing back 4 Set the slide show effect 5 Select Start Play To loop the slide show select Repeat e Press OK to pause or resume the slide show To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode press OK and then Lloro Playing a video You can play a video capture an image from a video or crop a video 1 In Playback mode select a video and then press OK OK Pause we ami 100 0002 Gn 2 Use the following buttons to control playback 4 Scan backward OK Pause or resume playback N Zoom left or right Scan forward Adjust the volume level Playback Editing 59 Playing back Trimming a video during playback 1 Pre
56. p 31 When W is displayed 00001 ay F28 1 30 Im Half press Shutter and adjust the focus The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically Camera shake When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off The aperture remains open longer and it may be The camera sets the aperture value i harder to hold the camera still a and shutter speed automaticaly Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in p 39 Set ISO speed options p 40 n Focus frame Press Shutter to take the photo if focus frame appears in green e Change the frame and half press Shutter again if it appears in red Basic functions 24 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when e When you take photos in low light there is little contrast between the subject and background When your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background the light source behind the subject is too bright the subject is shiny the subject includes horizontal pattems such as blinds the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Tum on the flash p 39 When subjects are moving fast Ed a Use the continuous a ANNS 1 e aN or motion capture a os P function p 50 Use the focus loc
57. pending on the USB connection environment Turning on your camera Press POWER to turn your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press gt The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately W When you tum on your camera by pressing and holding 0 for about 5 seconds the camera does not emit any camera sounds Basic functions 17 Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set oo A Auto focus frame Y Camera shake B T 3xs 0 Zoom ratio 2010 07 0 Cultent date and time 1X 5 0 10 00AM 2010 07 01 B Icons on the right Icon Description A Information IM Photo resolution icon Description 64O Video resolution oj Selected shooting mode pu Frame rate 0000 Available number of photos E Photo quality 00 00 20 Available recording time ES Metering option my Internal memory 44 Flash option G Memory card inserted Timer option e il Fuly charged A J Auto focus option wm 0 Aq Partially charged e J Red Charging needed Face detection Voice memo Ea Video stabilizer Basic functions 18 C Icons on the left Icon Description F 2 8 1 30 Aperture and shutter speed LT Long time shutter Exposure value amp White balance E Face tone 4 Face retouch 150 ISO speed PR Pho
58. photos e Continuous Motion Capture 50 Taking photos of text insects or x flowers cc mode gt Close Up Text gt 28 e Macro Auto Macro to take close up photos 41 e White Balance to change the color tone 48 EF Adjusting the exposure brightness e EV to adjust exposure 47 ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 47 e Metering 48 e AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures 50 5l Applying a different effect e Photo styles to apply tones 51 Image adjustment to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast 52 Reducing camera shake wy mode gt 31 Viewing files by category in Smart Album gt 55 Deleting all files on the memory card gt 57 Viewing files as a slide show gt 58 Viewing files on a TV gt 66 Connecting your camera to a computer 67 Adjusting sound and volume gt 76 Adjusting the brightness of the display 76 Changing the display language 77 Setting the date and time 77 Formatting the memory card gt 77 Troubleshooting 86 Contents Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Tuming on your camera Learning icons Selecting options Setting the display and sound Changing the display type Setting the sound Taking photos Z
59. pment off and on the user is encouraged to ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the disi ance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deal help CAUTION ler or an experienced radio TV technician for Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment e Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Electronics America Inc Model No Samsung PL90 Responsible Party Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Appendixes 94 Index A ACB in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 47 Adjusting Brightness 64 Contras in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 52 Saturation in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 52 Sharpness 52 AF Lamp 78 AF Sound 76 Aperture 30 Auto Contrast Balance ACB 47 B Battery Charging 84
60. posure Value WB White Balance Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter e Half press Shutter Press the shutter halfway down e Press Shutter Press the shutter all the way down Press Shutter Half press Shutter Subject background and composition e Subject The main object of a scene such as a person animal or still life e Background The objects around the subject e Composition The combination of a subject and background Background Composition Exposure Brightness The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure You can alter the exposure with shutter speed aperture value and ISO speed By altering the exposure your photos will be darker or lighter W r i Normal exposure Overexposure too bright Common questions You can get answers to common questions Solve problems easily by setting shooting options The subject s eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash appear red e Set the flash option to Red eye or Red eye Fix p 39 e If the photo has already been taken select Red eye Fix in the edit menu p 64 Photos have dust Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash spots e Tum off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place e Set ISO speed options p 40 Photos are blurred This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or hol
61. ress MENU to switch to Shooting mode Extended functions 34 Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Selecting a resolution and quality 36 Selecting a resolution 4 MSG Selecting image quality 86 Using the timer e e 37 Shooting imithe dark me ar eet 39 Preventngi a eye a 39 Usingitnenas m an e mnctet a ace aerareruareen a 39 Adjusting the ISO speed tenes esses 40 Changing the camera s focus 41 USINGMACTO ereina 41 Usimgattonoc s m a 41 USING TACKING BULOTOCUS EE A 42 AdUsting 1h 10CUS BIOS cic E 43 Using face detection eeeeee 44 Detectngitaces a meses sensecavecarven 44 Taking a self portrait shot ee 45 TERI SIME SIU Getter E 45 Detecting ye DINKING s reccescxeevtavenanenvsane 46 Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB Changing the metering Option ae Selecting a light source White balance 48 Using burst modes improving Youn photos mer 5i Applying photo SMES e 51 ACIUSUNG YOUF photos aeee 52 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings Selecting a resolution ma Ge W m Ge RR As you increase the resolution your photo or video will include more pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen When you use a high resolution the fi
62. s camera shake lighting and distance to the subject Even if you use a tripod the camera may not detect the Be mode may not be detected depending on the subject s movement Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene 1 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select Scene a scene Q Beauty Shot Ta Frame Guide Night m amp Children As Landscape id 4 Close Up This mode is appropriate for taking pictures of faces e To change the scene mode press MODE and then select Scene a scene e For the Beauty Shot mode see Using the Beauty Shot mode on page 29 e For the Frame Guide mode see Using the frame guide on page 30 e For the Night mode see Using the Night mode on page 30 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Extended functions 28 Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections 1 2 3 In Shooting mode press MODE Select Scene Beauty Shot To make the subject s skin tone appear lighter face only press MENU and then go to Step 4 To hide facial imperfections press MENU and then go to Step 5 Select Shooting Face Tone an option Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter A Level 2 g Im Ste menu Back b lt gt Mo
63. seconds and repeat for 5 minutes PC may take longer than charging by connecting the built in USB plug to Then turn off the camera for your PC 1 minute 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 Record videos at 640 X 480 resolution Videos Approx 90 min and 30 fps The figures above are based on Samsung s standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 83 Camera maintenance Tum off your camera when charging A Do not use your camera when charging Tum off the camera before charging the battery Do not pull the power supply s cord to disconnect its plug from the power outlet This may cause a fire or electric shock You can tum on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 minutes The camera battery cannot be charged at low temperatures below O C or at high temperatures above 40 C Do not impact your camera while charging or transferring data using the built in USB plug Notes about charging by connecting to a computer e Make sure to use the built in USB plug otherwise the battery will not charge e The battery may not charge if you use a USB hub other USB devices are connected to your computer you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard 5 V 500 mA Appendixes 84 Personal injury or de
64. ss OK at the point where you want the new video to begin and then rotate Zoom right 2 Press OK to resume playback 3 Press OK at the point where you want the new video to end and then rotate Zoom right 4 Select Yes e The original video must be at least 10 seconds long e The camera saves the edited video as a new file Capturing an image during playback 1 Press OK at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Press A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is saved as a new file Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo 1 In Playback mode select a voice memo and then press OK 2 Use the following buttons to control playback 4 Scan backward OK Pause or resume playback S Scan forward W Stop playback Zoom left or right Adjust the volume level Playback Editing 60 Playing back Adding a voice memo to a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select File Options gt Voice memo gt On 3 Press Shutter to record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo You cannot add a voice memo to protected files Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode select a photo that includes a voice memo and then press OK e Press OK to pause or resume playback Playback Editing 61 Editing a photo Perform photo edi
65. t Vivid Forest B R 1 In Shooting mode press MENU w 2 Select Shooting Photo Style Selector an option ue e Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone ee menu Back gt Move 2 e If you use this function you cannot set the face detection and image 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color adjustment options t less or more Shooting options 51 Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast sharpness and saturation of your photos E Decrease the saturation 1 In Shooting mode press MENU Increase the saturation 2 Select Shooting gt Image Adjust ae O Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects suitable for printing 3 Select an adjustment option e Ifyou set an Image Adjust option Photo Style Selector function is e Contrast not available e Sharpness e Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item Contrast option Description Decrease the color and brightness Increase the color and brightness Sharpness option Description Soften the edges on your photos Suitable for editing the photos on your computer Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos This may also increase the noise on your photos Shooting options 52 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos You will also learn how to connect your camera to your photo printer or TV
66. t an option Option Description Normal AF Focus on a subject farther than 32 in 80 cm far from the camera Farther than 3 1 4 ft 1 m when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 5 to 32 in 12 80 cm W W from the camera 2 1 4 to 3 1 4 ft 0 7 1 m when using the zoom y Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 5 in 12 cm A Farther than 2 1 4 ft 0 7 m when using the zoom LZ e Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos Tum off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 32 in 40 cm The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 41 Changing the camera s focus Using tracking auto focus t Z Hacking a subject may fail when Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place even when you are moving y 9 colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the 1 In Shooting mode press MENU ae the camera shakes excessively In these cases the focus frame appears as a white single line frame If the camera fails to track the subject you must reselect the subject 2 Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF 3 Focus on the subject you want to track and then press EES S e f the camera fails to fix the focus the focus frame changes to a red 0K single line frame e A fo
67. t various options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically 7 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select Program 3 Set options For a list of options refer to Shooting options 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo Recording a video Record videos of up to 2 hours in length The recorded video is saved as an MJPEG file Z e Some memory cards may not support high definition recording If this WO DM occurs set a lower resolution p 36 In Shooting mode press MODE Select Movie Press MENU Select Movie Frame Rate a frame rate the number of frames per second e As the frame rate increases action appears more natural but the file size also increases Extended functions 32 Shooting modes 5 Press MENU 6 Select Movie Voice a sound option Option Description amp On Record a video with sound Off Record a video without sound g Zoom Mute The camera stops recording sound Ao temporarily when you use the zoom 7 Press MENU 8 Select Movie Stabilizer a stabilizer option np Off Record a video with the image stabilization function tare tumed off On Record a video with the image stabilization function pa th turned on to prevent your video from blurring Q Set other options as desired For options refer t
68. ter meets the requirements If your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos Install DirectX 9 0c or above before you use the program Your computer must have Windows XP Vista 7 or Mac OS 10 4 or ater for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable disk Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files using Intelli studio When connecting your camera to your computer using the built in USB plug the S W Intelli studio for your PC starts to run automatically While your camera is connected to your computer the battery charges 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU 2 Select Settings gt PC Software gt On 3 Turn off the camera 4 Connect your camera to your computer using the built in USB plug 5 Turn on the camera 6 Select Settings USB gt Computer Z Ifyou set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the pop up window 7 Select a folder on your computer to save new files to e If your camera has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear 8 Select Yes e New files are transferred to the computer For Windows Vista select Run iStudio exe from the AutoPlay window Playback Eciting 68 Transferring files to your Wind Using Intelli studio Intelli studio is
69. ting tasks such as resizing rotating eliminating red eyes and adjusting brightness contrast or saturation The camera saves edited photos as new files Resizing photos Rotating a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU MENU 2 Select Edit Resize an option 2 Select Edit Rotate an option Select a to save the photo as a start image p 76 menu Back lt gt Move Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo Playback Editing 62 Editing a photo Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to the photo such as Soft Vivid or Forest Vivid Forest 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Photo Style Selector an option e Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone TE 4 menu Back gt Move Defining your own RGB tone 7 In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select Edit Photo Style Selector Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue ma W R a G a B m a menu Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more Playback Editing 63 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB Auto Contrast Balance brightness contrast or saturation remove red eye hide facial imperfections or add noise to t
70. to style Ww mage adjustment contrast sharpness saturation e Voice muted Burst type Selecting options You can select options by pressing MENU and then using the navigation buttons DISP IW 4 You can also access shooting options by pressing Fn but some options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press MENU Going back to the previous menu re Press MENU again to go back to the previous menu 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu To mowe left or right press 4 or w To move up or down press DISP or 4 G Im amp fru o am re ca v Henu Back lt gt Move Press Shutter to retum to Shooting mode 3 Press OK to confirm the highlighted option or menu Basic functions 19 Selecting options Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 5 Press DISP or to scroll to White Balance and then 7 In Shooting mode press MODE press or 0K gt Im Photo Size 2 Press DISP or Ww to scroll to Program and then ened amp Quality press OK t Bev wRiso Smart Auto WHEE BERET Face Detection DIS d Focus Area Ei Scene menu Exit 4 Back Movie 6 Press 4 or to scroll to a White Balance option This mode allows you to directly set various K features for shooting Im amp 3 Press MENU dim Daylight Im Photo Size pean E an Zz d
71. ve 5 To hide facial imperfections press MENU 6 Select Shooting Face Retouch an option e Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections T eo Rss Menu Back lt gt Move 7 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 8 Press Shutter to take the photo The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro Extended functions 29 Shooting modes Using the frame guide When you want another person to take a photo of you you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature The frame guide helps the other person take a photo of you by showing part of the pre composed scene 1 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select Scene Frame Guide 3 Align your subject in the frame and then press Shutter e Transparent guides appear on the left and right of the frame ta Oooo EE an Im bi F zi o niia 4 Ask another person to take a photo e The person aligns the subject in the frame using the guides and then presses Shutter to take the photo 5 To cancel the guides press OK Using the Night mode Use the Night mode to take a photo with options preset for shooting at night Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking 1 In Shooting mode press MODE 2 Select Scene Night 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Adjusting the
72. vigation button 14 Night mode 30 P Photo quality 36 Photo styles in Playback mode 63 in Shooting mode 51 Playback button 17 Playback mode 54 Printing photos 73 Print order 65 Program mode 32 Protecting files 56 Q Quick View 76 R Recording Appendixes 96 Video 32 Voice memo 34 Red eye in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 39 Reset 77 Resizing 62 Resolution Photo 36 Video 36 RGB tone in Playback mode 63 in Shooting mode 51 Rotating 62 S Scene mode 28 Self Portrait 45 Service center 86 Settings Accessing 75 Index Camera 77 Display 76 Sound 76 Shooting mode DIS 31 Movie 32 Program 32 Scene 28 Smart Auto 27 Shutter speed 30 Slide show 58 Smart Album 55 Smart Auto mode 27 Smart button 13 Smile shot 45 Stabilizer 33 Start image 62 76 T Timer 37 Tracking focus 42 Transferring files Z for Mac 72 for Windows 67 Zoom puttan 13 Zooming 23 V Video Playing 59 Recording 32 Video Out 78 Viewing files as thumbnails 56 by category 55 on TV 66 Slide show 58 Voice memo Playing 60 Recording 34 Volume 76 Ww White Balance 48 Appendixes 97 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsungimaging com or http Awww samsung com for after sales service or inquiries
73. void serious damage e Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing batteries and memory cards Forcing the connectors improperly connecting cables or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can damage ports connectors and accessories e Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera s compartments slots or access points Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty e Do not swing your camera by the strap This may cause injury to yourself or others e Do not paint your camera as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation e Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies itchy skin eczema or swelling for people with sensitive skin If you have experience any of these symptoms stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage e Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 82 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects as his can create a connection between the and terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage Also this may cause a fire or electric shock Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or oreign substanc

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