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1. ii When subjects are moving fast A Use the continuous a or motion capture PA i function p 58 Use the focus lock 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 L Basic functions 28 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo SHOOTINGIMOGES E E A e ences tee E ae ene 30 Using the Smart Auto Mode e eee ea E 30 Using ithe Scene Mode ereere rnea eere a EEEE AT EE e EET 31 Wsingithe Beauty Shotimode aa aa samen ccrentceea 32 Wsing ithe frame Juden Aa Ia a A ea eA E E NERSE 33 Wsingithe Children mode a nae a E 33 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode 34 Wsingithe DUALIS MOJE serere eet ernea EEEE aT E A e 35 Using ithe Frogram mode se mereen ae E EE 35 Takinga sel portra snob Aae E E E NAAR TE 36 Recordinga Vdeo a a E nn sr siimcuan 36 Recording voice memos 38 Recordingia voice memo resterait eenaa soonest E e ee 38 Adding a voice memo to APMOtO mae eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 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 settin
2. e Snow falls around the subjects 3 Select II to stop snowing and select OK Applying fun effects 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select amp gt Bor e Your camera automatically detects faces Mosaic Apply mosaic effects to the detected faces O Highlight Make the background blurry to draw attention to the main subject 3 Select a detected face and select ER 4 Select 4 e If you select or effect the camera will detect up to 20 faces e You can use the effect even if the photo does not include people Playback Eciting 76 Editing a photo Creating a print order DPOF 5 Set DPOF options Select photos to be printed and set options such as number of o 8 100 000 0 copies or paper size Es 1G e The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format or you can print photos directly through a DPOF compatible printer at home e 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 lt gt oK C 7 In Playback mode select MENU e Select whether to print the photos as thumbnails Select to print photos as thumbnails 2 Select W gt DPOF gt Select fa Specify the size of the print e To print all files select All and skip to step 5 3 Select photos to print 6 Select amp or t
3. eplace the face in the lowest priority with the new one RJ i vhs e The camera can detect up to 10 faces and register 5 faces in one scene N In Shooting mode select da gt 4 gt 49 The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames e Indicate favourite faces To register favourite faces see page 52 e 1 Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers Shooting options 51 Using face detection Registering faces as your favourites My Star You can register your favourite faces to prioritise the focus and exposure on those faces This feature is available only when you use a memory card 7 In Shooting mode select d gt amp gt a Align your subject and press Shutter to register the ace e You can register up to 5 photos for one face For better recognition of the face take photos of the left right and front of the subject s face q ty 3 Select OK to register the face as one of your favourites 4 Select 4 when the face list appears Your favourite faces are indicated with a x on the face list 4 e You can register up to 6 favourite faces e The flash option will be set to Off e If you register the same face twice you can delete one of the faces in the face list Viewing your favourite faces In Shooting mode select d gt 4 gt amp e Select 9 to change the ranking
4. gt gt Touch a subject to focus 3 Touch and hold the subject to take the photo Touch and hold until the level indicator fills up ques mm Ei G When you use face detection you should touch and hold the image of detected face If you touch and hold any other area the frame to detect faces wil change to a normal frame Adjusting the focus area G stent W You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject s location in the scene 7 In Shooting mode select gt Select an option Description Center AF Focus on the centre suitable when subjects are located in the centre Multi AF Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas N One Touch Shooting Focus on the subject by touching the image on the screen Touch and hold the subject to take the photo a Smart Touch AF Focus on and track the subject that you touch on the screen p 47 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 48 Using face detection e s 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 You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus
5. gt gt gt Qs oo Jeo pe 2 Press Shutter to record Align your subject in the frame and take a photo e Select f to pause and to resume You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the e The available recording time will be displayed on the top of photo the screen 3 Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum e You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length i e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo 3 Press Shutter to stop 4 Select 4 to switch to Shooting mode Extended functions 38 Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode Selecting a resolution and quality 40 Selecting resolt on ae 40 Selecting image quality s il Usina heme 42 Shootingiimthe dam mae reece eee 44 Preventinginete eye m 44 Usingihe masm a a E coer E E 44 Adjusting the ISO speed n 45 Changing the camera s focus 46 USING MACIO ich ccncssceveatensvenrenceanadesssareneron 46 Wsng autofocUS ee e 46 Usno smantto chiiocUs m e a semen 47 USING ONE OUS NOON caisevseeevewssersdxscen 48 Adjusting the foCus area m a 48 Using face detectiont ea 49 DECI TACOS t r e casnesnsimisvecemerescare 49 Takingraismile ShOtmeecessews cesar teasers 50 Detecting eye DINKING M 50 Using SMart TACSTECOGMINON aes ccevseesescnsene 51 Registering faces as your favourites My Star 52 Adjusting brightness and colour Adju
6. Red eye in Playback mode 76 in Shooting mode 44 Reset 91 Resizing 73 Resolution Photo 40 Video 41 Index RGB tone in Playback mode 74 in Shooting mode 59 Rotating 68 73 S Scene mode 31 Self portrait 36 Service centre 99 Settings Accessing 89 Camera 91 Display 90 Sound 90 Shooting mode Auto 24 DUAL IS 35 Movie 36 Program 35 Scene 31 Smart Auto 30 Shutter speed 34 Slide show 69 Smart Album 65 Smart Auto mode 30 Smart face recognition 51 Smart Touch AF 47 Smile shot 50 Special effects Add noise 75 Colour filter 75 Elegant 75 Start image 90 T Timer 42 Touching 19 Touch vibration 23 Transferring files for Mac 85 for Windows 80 V Video Playing 70 Recording 36 Video Out 92 Viewing files as thumbnails 66 on TV 78 Slide show 69 Smart album 65 Voice memo Playing 71 Recording 38 Volume 90 Ww White balance 56 Z Zooming 25 Appendixes 108 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsungcamera com for after sales service or inquiries
7. Sound settings Default Volume Haptic Strength Haptic amp Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound AF Sound Adjust the volume of any sound Off Low Medium High Select a level of the vibration when you touch on the screen Low Medium High 8 In low temperatures the vibration level may feel lower than your actual setting It is not a malfunction Select whether the camera will vibrate or sound when you touch on the screen Off Haptic Sound All Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the shutter button Off 1 2 3 Select a sound to be emitted when tuming on your camera Off 1 2 3 Set to emit a sound to be emitted when half pressing the shutter button Off On Display settings Default Language Function Description Start Image Grid Line Display Brightness Appendixes 90 Select a language for the display text Display a brief description of an option or menu 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 e User Image Display the image you want p 73 Only one start image will be saved in the internal memory e if you select a new photo as a start image or reset your camera the current image will be deleted Select a type of the grid lines that help you to compose a scene 2 X 2 3 X 3 X Adjust the brightness of
8. Z It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and reorganise files 2 Select a date file type weekday colour or face e You can also touch and hold or to scroll through dates file types weekdays colours or faces 3 Select or gt to scroll through files 4 Select to return to the normal view Once you select a category and a menu that displays thumbnails such as deleting multiple files or protecting selected files the camera will display all fles sorted by category or only those that match the category option Playback Eciting 65 Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Protecting files Scan thumbnails of files Protect your files from accidental deletion In Playback mode push Zoom left to display 9 or 16 e thumbnails push Zoom right to return to the previous To select and protect files mode 7 In Playback mode select MENU i i i 2 Select Protect gt Select 3 Select files you want to protect J il J Select Mn to select all files il il i Select Q to cancel your selection lt Coce er gt il ij il EEA ri Scroll through files Select or gt a J al fl View a file Select a thumbnail lt gt oo Delete files Select iif or drag a file to il p 67 Select a category Select DATE 4 Select OH Playback Eciting 66 To protect all files 7 In Playback mode select MENU Select Protec
9. deleted The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of files Once you exceed the 10 MB limit the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin Select Yes to empty the recycle bin or No to delete only the current file Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card 7 In Playback mode select MENU 2 Select Y gt Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy files Viewing photos View a photo by changing the orientation by gesture or zooming in on part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Rotating a photo by gesture While viewing a single file drag your finger as shown below to rotate the photo 90 100 0001 Go 7 o Playback Editing 68 Playing back Viewing files by rotating the photo automatically You can view vertical photos in landscape view without rotating your camera Vertical photos will be automatically rotated to an upright position in landscape view once you set this option and take vertical photos To activate the automatic rotation 7 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU B v 2 Select Auto Rotate gt On 3 Select LZ This option may not be effective for photos taken when you hold the camera parallel to the ground photos taken with the motion capture option set videos Enlarging a photo T In Playback mode push Zoom right to enlarge a Q photo push Zoom left to reduce a photo The enlarged area and zoom ratio
10. Press Shutter to take the photo The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro Extended functions 32 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 will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre composed scene In Shooting mode select s SCENE ta Align your subject in the frame and press Shutter e Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the frame Es 1 Mm Cancel Frame Back 3 Ask another person to take a photo e The person must align the subject in the frame by using the guides and then press Shutter to take the photo 4 To cancel the guides select Using the Children mode In this mode you can draw children s attention to the camera by showing a short animation on the front display 7 In Shooting mode select a SCENE gt amp e An animation will play e Ifthe front display is tumed off tap the front display to turn it on J 2 Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter 3 Press Shutter to take the photo You can download animations from the website Visit www samsung com or www samsungcamera com for more information Extended functions 33 Shooting modes Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode you can catch brief fla
11. SCENE modes The flash may fire due to static electricity This is not a malfunction of the camera Set the date and time in the display settings menu Remove the battery and insert it again Before contacting a service centre If you use your camera at very low e Your photo is overexposed Adjust the emperatures it may cause the camera The photo is too bright exposure value p 58 The camera screen screen to malfunction or discolour e Tum off the flash p 44 ea esis eins Your po undead YONCA e Adjust the exposure value p 53 emperatures The photo is too dark b e Turn on the flash p 44 The memory card has The memory card has not been reset e Adjust the ISO speed p 45 an error Format the card p 91 Make sure that the camera is correctly ec Cone haat a fle your connected to the external monitor with camera may not play the file the name of The TV does not the A V cable Cannot play back files the file should meet the DCF standard If display your photos you encounter this situation play back files z ee your memory card contains photos on your computer e Make sure that the focus option you set 7 eli d a USB cable is EAA z nected correctly ipa Vote on pate 1 Your computer does e Make sure that your camera is switched The photo is blurry lake sure that the subject is within not recognise your yi range of the flash p 102 camera om i e Make sure that the lens is clean If
12. amp Time Date Off i Resize Rotate Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Edit Shooting Special Effect Face Effect Modes Smart Auto Portrait Night Portrait Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape White Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Motion Tripod Night Macro Macro Text Blue Sky Image Adjust ACB Brightness Contrast Sunset Sky Natural Green Natural Portrait Macro Effect Saturation Photos Colour Auto Program DUAL IS Movie Scene Special Effect Colour Filter Elegant Add Noise Night Portrait Children Landscape Text e Face Effect Face Retouch Red eye Fix Snow Close Up Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks Mosaic Highlight Beach amp Snow Frame Guide Beauty Shot Wak e Drive Single Continuous Motion Capture AEB pigeiecording e Timer 10 Sec 2 Sec Double Motion Timer Voice Recording Max 10 hours e Voice Memo in a photo Max 10 sec Format H 264 Max recording time 20 min Size 1280 X 720 HQ 30 FPS 15 FPS Storage 1280 X 720 30 FPS 15 FPS 640 X 480 30 FPS Internal memory Approx 55 MB 15 FPS 320 X 240 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS Extemal memory Optional Videos e Frame Rate 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS Media microSD card up to 4 GB guaranteed e Effect Photo Style Selector White Balance Internal memory capacity may not match these Voice Off On sound is muted when operating the spe
13. are indicated on the top of the screen The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution Select arrows or draw a diagonal to move the enlarged area C O Delete the file pa Crop the enlarged photo it will be saved as a new file Q Go back to the original view Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show This function does not work for videos or voice memos 7 In Playback mode select a Seta slide show effect Playback Eciting 69 Playing back E 100 0001 OG Playing a video You can play a video capture an image from a video or crop a video 7 In Playback mode select a video gt 2 Use the following icons to control playback 100 0002 Ohi Images Select photos up to 2 000 for your slide show Play Mode Select whether or not to loop the slide ow U Interval Set the interval between photos a m o This will be available when tr is selected in the e When used with an effect option other than Wee the 44 Scan backward interval will be set to 1 sec I1 gt Pause or resume playback o Music Select background audio Stop playback Effect DP Scan forward Ar Select a transition effect e Select tie for no effects Adjust volume or mute sound 3 Select to start the slide show e Touch on the screen except for option icons to pause the slide show Select to swi
14. detect faces e f you want to focus faces in gray focus frames touch them to focus When you use the burst option the detected faces may not be registered Shooting options 49 Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it de smiling face ects a n Shooting mode select gt gt amp When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily Detecting eye blinking photos in succession J If your camera detects closed eyes it wil automatically take 2 9 J n Shooting mode select d gt 4 gt pf 4 Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen e When blink detection fails Picture taken with eyes closed message appears Take another photo Shooting options 50 Using face detection Usi ng smart face recog nition The camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently on lighting conditions remarkable changes in the subject s pose or photograph This feature will automatically prioritise the focus teca ETS UIEIRE Mer Ma MNDIS oeeie wening g esss on those faces and favourite faces This feature is available only TINS I CER CEM CMON IC SISEUD LD Ve teese IAS Cea when you use a memory card recognises a new face when there are 14 registered faces it will
15. different effect e Photo styles to apply tones 59 Image adjustment to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast 60 i Reducing camera shake Optical Image Stabilisation OIS 26 e dh mode gt 35 Viewing files by category in Smart Album 65 Deleting all files on the memory card gt 67 Viewing files as a slide show gt 69 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV gt 78 Connecting your camera to a computer gt 80 Adjusting sound and volume gt 90 Changing the display language 90 Adjusting the brightness of the display 90 Setting the date and time gt 91 Formatting the memory card gt 91 Troubleshooting 99 Contents Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Icons Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Using the touch screen Selecting a shooting mode x 18 Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition PREA Setting the dual displays and sound sc Setting the front display eee Setting the display type for the touch screen Setting the touch vibration or sound 24 Taking photos i ZOOMING saani a 25 Reducing camera shake OIS a Tips for getting a clearer PhOtO ote 27 i29 s 80 30 Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Using t
16. focus in dark places Off On Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung HDTV that supports Anynet CEC with the TV remote control Off View files without using an HDTV remote control e On Control the camera with an HDTV remote control Default HDMI Size Video Out Appendixes 92 Select the resolution of photos when playing back files on an HDTV with the HDMI adapter and cable NTSC 1080i 720p 480p PAL 1080i 720p 576p If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution e if you select 480p or 576p the playback menus and Smart Album will not be available when connected to a TV Set the video signal output according to your region e NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico e PAL supports only BDGHI Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark England Finland Germany Italy Kuwait Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Settings menu Default Set the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer e Auto Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically e Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files e Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files Set Intelli studio to start automatically when you connect your camera to your computer Off On USB PC Software Appendixe
17. of your favourite faces See page 64 for more information about the face list Shooting options 52 Adjusting brightness and colour Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour for better image quality Adjusting the exposure manually EV amp 3 Select OH Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos e The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the me Se mm exposure to get a better photo ao T es 2 Darker Neutral 0 Brighter e Once you adjust the exposure the setting will remain the same You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure 7 In Shooting mode select d gt BZ or underexposure e If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure select AEB Auto 2 Select a value to adjust the exposure Exposure Bracket The camera takes photos with different exposures e brighter darker normal underexposed and overexposed p 58 y_ 1 0 2 1 0 42 Lox Shooting options 53 Adit nd colour g bright Compensating for backlighting ACB amp When the light source is behind your subject or there is high Core Off ACB is off contrast between your subject and the background your subject m F A is likely to appear dark in the photo In this case set the Auto s On ACB is on Contrast Balance ACB option 1Z The ACB feature is alway
18. using motion SENO ATOI ME A AESA E EE 21 Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the front display Setting the display type for the touch screen 23 Setting the touch vibration or sound 23 Taking photos e e E E 24 Zooming T25 Reducing camera shake OIS 000 eee 26 Tips for getting a clearer photo 27 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera AC adapter Rechargeable battery Strap USB cable User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items Optional accessories Sold as a set Camera case Memory card HDMI cable Remote control microSD HDMI adapter Basic functions 12 Camera layout Before you start familiarise yourself with your camera s parts and their functions Shutter button POWER button Flash AF assist light timer lamp Front display Lens Speaker Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery USB A V and HDMI port Tripod mount Accepts USB cable A V cable or HDMI adapter Basic functions 13 Main display Referred to Touch screen in this manual Status lamp Blinking When saving a photo or video being read by a computer or printer or out of focus e Steady When connecting to a computer or in focus Microphone w Zoom button e Zoom in or out e Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails
19. Change to or upload fi the Edit mode the Sharing mode You can send files by email les to websites such as Flickr or YouTube Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type or a category View files oi the selected folder on your computer Copy files to the computer View files o the selected folder on the camera View photos in a slide show Play videos Copy new iles to your computer Browse folders in the connected device Select folders of your computer Browse folders in your computer 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 select MENU Select twice gt PC Software gt Off 3 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Playback Eciting 83 Transferring files to your computer for Windows 4 Turn on the camera e The computer recognises the camera automatically Ifthe camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Computer 5 On your computer select My computer gt Removable Disk gt DCIM gt 100PHOTO 6 Select the files you want and drag or save them to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windo
20. Playback button Basic functions 14 Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set Quo assem F3 5 1 30s m xs5 0 I aj a oo 07 01 A Status icons ee 1 30s Shooting mode Aperture and shutter speed Photo resolution Video resolution Metering Optical Image Stabilisation OIS Frame rate Exposure value ISO speed White balance Face detection Burst mode Image adjustment sharpness contrast saturation Description Photo styles f Available number of photos 00 0100 Available recording time Gaz intemal memory Z Memory card inserted e tt Fully charged mm a Partially charged J Charging needed x50 Zoom ratio Voice memo Auto focus frame Camera shake 00 Option set 1 of 3 et Current date and time Grid lines B Option icons touch Description 4 Flash option AF Auto focus option 2 Timer option Basic functions 15 Description IE Display type Motion recognition 4 MENU Shooting options and settings menu Image setting options FZ Exposure value E White balance dims SO speed Ip Face tone Face retouch Focus area option De Face detection option Ba Photo resolution EBI Video resolution ER Photo quality pi Frame rate Sire Exposure with ACB Metering option Burs
21. Turn on your camera e The printer recognises the camera automatically If the camera fails to connect a pop up window will appear Select Printer e if your printer has the mass storage feature you must first set the USB mode to Printer in the settings menu p 93 3 Select amp to print e Select to set printing options See Configuring print settings on page 87 100 000 M EJ E 4 Select an option Current Photo Print the currently selected photo Skip to step 6 Selected Photos Print the photos you want All Photos Print all photos Skip to step 6 5 Select or gt to scroll to a photo to print 6 Select amp or to set the number of copies and select OH e lf you selected to print the photos you want repeat steps 5 6 or all photos to print Z Select Yes to confirm e Printing starts Select Cancel to cancel printing Playback Editing 86 Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settings Dodok Size Specify the size of the print Layout Create thumbnail prints Type Select the type of paper Quality Set the printing quality Date Set to print the date File Name Set to print the name of the file 22666 G amp G amp Reset Reset the print options 1G Some options are not supported by some printers Playback Eciting 87 Appendixes Refer to settings error messages specifications and ma
22. Windows Vista select Run iStudio exe from the AutoPlay window Playback Editing 81 Transferring files to your computer for Windows Using Intelli studio Intelli studio is 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 Menu gt Help in the program PZ if you install Intelli studio on your computer the program will launch more quickly To install the program select Menu gt Install Intelli studio on PC You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera e Intelli studio supports the following formats s Videos MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Favorite Desktop 2009 07 01 EP A Contents Bee E E Docunerts and Settings a E E Administrator E E My Documents a aini Intelistudio zws 20907 02 EE sam 0397 PG EEJ saw _o398 3 6 EEJ sam 0398 PG EE sam o4o0 PG Device Storage i 100PHoTo Sif Samsung Camera ass ccm teorHoTa E 5em 0207 36 EEJ saw 0208 6 EE 5AM 0209 PG IEB sam 0210 PG A 7 Playback Eciting 82 Transferring files to your computer for Windows Neon eset Open menus SSeS SEE6COQCCOGCG OG COS Display files in the selected folder Change to
23. ZNACH lens f 4 9 22 5 mm Control Program AE 85 mm film equivalent 27 124 2 mm F3 5 W F5 9 M letering Multi Spot Center weighted Still image mode 1 0X 5 0X Compensation 2EV 1 3EV steps e Play mode 1 0X 12 5X depending on image size ISO equivalent Auto 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Flash TFT LCD lode Off Auto Red eye Fill in Slow Sync Red eye Fix Main Display 3 5 8 9 cm Wide 1 152 K Full e Wide 0 2 m 3 4 m ISO Auto Touch LCD Range e Front Display 1 5 3 8 cm 61 K TFT LCD TTL auto focus Multi AF Center AF Face Recognition Tele 0 5 m 2 0 m ISO Auto Recharging time Approx 4 sec Shake reduction AF Face Detection AF Smart Touch AF One Touch DUAL IS Optical Image Stabilisation OIS Shooting Digital Image Stabilisation DIS 3 Effect Wide W Tele T Nonna Photo Style Selector Normal Soft Vivid Forest lormal 80 cm infinity Shooting mode Retro Cool Calm Classic Negative Custom RGB Macro 5 cm 80 cm 50 cm 80 cm e Image Adjust Sharpness Contrast Saturation Auto Macro 5 cm infinity 50 cm infinity Super Macro 3 cm 8 cm Appendixes 102 White Balance Playback Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Single image Thumbnails Multi slide show with music Custom Set Type and effects Movie clip Smart Album Date Imprinting Smart Album category Type Date Color Week Face Favorite Date
24. bility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use 2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO LTD Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions 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 HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC Organisation of the user manual Basic functions Leam about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos Also learn how o connect your camera to your photo printer TV or HDTV Appendixes Refer to settings error messages specifications and maintenance tips Leam about the options you can set in Shooting mode 11 29 39 61 88 Indications used in this manual Smart Auto Lod Auto 0 Program o Scene SCENE DUAL IS W Movie a Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes The SCENE mode may not support functions for all scen
25. cial effects to the photo such as colour filters or noise effects 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt R Select gt an option a8 ox Description Colour Filter Change background colours to black and white to make the main subject stand out A Elegant Apply effects to the photo to make it brighter and softer m Add Noise Add noise to the photo to give it an aged look 3 Select OK Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB Auto Contrast Balance brightness contrast or saturation Adjusting an image 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt Select W gt an adjustment option e J Brightness e Contrast e amp Saturation 3 Select a value to adjust the selected item less or more 4 Select OK 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select W gt Se 3 Select OK Playback Eciting 75 Editing a photo Editing photos of portraits You can improve your photos by hiding facial imperfections and removing red eye or you can apply effects for fun These effects are only available for portraits Mosaic Highlight 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt e 2 Select O gt y 3 Select a level e As the number increases more imperfections are hidden 4 Select OK 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select amp gt amp 3 Select OK Applying snow effect 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select amp gt amp
26. cifications zoom function e Video editing embedded Pause during recording Still image capture Time trimming Appendixes 103 File format Image size Interface Digital output connector Audio output Video output DC power input connector e Photo JPEG DOF EXIF 2 21 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 e Video H 264 MPEG 4 AVC e Audio AAC For 1GB microSD Super Fine Fine Normal T2 m 4000 X 3000 145 281 399 Cite 3984 X 2656 166 310 436 fe 3840 X 2160 200 363 522 Bm 3264X2448 209 357 531 Sm 2560X 1920 339 630 860 Jm 2048X 1536 526 885 1 198 2a 1920 X 1080 873 1 455 1 909 Im 1024X768 1 697 2 037 2 350 hese figures are measured under Samsung s andard conditions and may vary depending on hooting conditions and camera settings oa z USB 2 0 Mono Internal speaker Mono Microphone e AV NTSC PAL selectable e HDMI 1 2 NTSC PAL selectable 34 pin 4 2V Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium ion battery SLB O7A 720 mAh The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W x H x D 99 8 x 59 8 x 18 6 mm Weight 165 7 g without battery and memory card Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 5 85 Software Intelli studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Appendixes 104 Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other Eur
27. cus Using smart touch focus amp scene W Z you do not touch any area on the screen the focus frame wil Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your appear in the centre of the screen Tracking a subject may fail when the subject is too small or the subject moves the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place gt gt A 1 In Shooting mode select dm 5 colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same the camera shakes excessively subject even when you are moving Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area indicated by a frame In these cases the focus frame will appear as a white single line e A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the frame subject as you move the camera e lf the camera fails to track the subject you must reselect the subject to track m t m If the camera fails to fix the focus the focus frame will change to a red C single line frame e If you use this function you cannot set face detection and photo style options 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 47 Changing the camera s focus Using one touch shooting scene d You can focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of your finger 7 In Shooting mode select d
28. deos differs 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 Zoom indicator X5 0 Digital range Optical range PY e The digital zoom is not available when using SA Ww SCENE in some scenes and modes and when used with Face Detection e it may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom Basic functions 25 Taking photos Reducing camera shake OIS e amp e sm BI Sey not ncton proosty when Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use digital zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow e g when you select Night in the SCENE mode the battery is low you take a close up shot e If you use the OIS function with a tripod your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when Before correction After correction aes you use a tripod 4 ad e lf the camera is impacted the display will be blurry In this case turn 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt once or twice gt fy off the camera and tum it on again to use the OIS function correctly Select an option GB Off Deactivate the OIS function On Activate the OIS function Basic functions 26 Tips for getting a clearer photo Make sure nothing is blockin
29. ecting the device 84 Display brightness 90 Display type 23 DPOF 77 Dragging 19 DUAL IS mode 35 E Editing 73 Enlarging 69 Error messages 94 Exposure 53 Appendixes 106 F Face detection Blink detection 50 Face detection 49 Smart face recognition 51 Smile shot 50 Facial brightness 32 Facial imperfections 32 Flash Auto 44 Fillin 45 Off 44 Red eye 45 Red eye fix 45 Slow sync 45 Focus area Center AF 48 Multi AF 48 One touch shooting 48 Smart Touch AF 48 Index Focus distance Auto macro 46 Macro 46 Normal AF 46 Super macro 46 Format 91 Frame guide 33 Frame rate 37 Front display 13 22 Function description 90 G Gestures 19 Grid line 23 90 H Half pressing 6 HDMI size 92 HDTV 79 l Icons 15 Imprint 92 Intelli studio 82 ISO speed 45 L Light source White balance 56 Long time shutter 34 M Macro 46 Maintenance 95 Memory card Capacity 96 microSD 96 Metering Center 55 Multi 55 Spot 55 Motion recognition in Playback mode 63 in Shooting mode 21 Motion timer 43 Movie mode 36 Muting Camera 17 Video 37 o One touch shooting 48 Optical Image Stabilisation OIS 26 P Photo quality 41 Photo styles in Playback mode 74 in Shooting mode 59 Playback button 17 Playpack mode 62 Appendixes 107 Printing photos 86 Print order 77 Program mode 35 Protecting files 66 Q Quick View 91 R Recording Video 36 Voice memo 38 Recycle bin 68
30. ed 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 discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction e 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 will 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 transferring 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 responsi
31. eed 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 7 In Shooting mode select d dit Select an option e Select ify to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting uro aa ae a ae ae Bae The higher ISO speed you select the more image noise you may get Shooting options 45 Changing the camera s focus Leam how to adjust the camera s focus according to your subjects Using macro 6G b Using auto focus GG 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 7 In Shooting mode select AF Select an option mea Option Description AF Normal AF Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm n Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm ai farther than 50 cm when using zoom 9 Macro Focus on a subject 5 80 cm 60 80 cm NZ when using zoom Q Super Macro Focus on a subject between 3 to 8 cm unavailable when using zoom Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos e Tum off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Shooting options 46 Changing the camera s fo
32. emory card or deleting all files W e The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and he default name of the first file is SAM_0001 The file number increases one by one from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999 The folder number increases one by one from OOPHOTO to 999PHOTO The maximum number of files that can be stored in one folder is 9999 e The camera defines file names according to the Digital rule for Camera File system DCF standard you change the names of files intentionally the camera may not play back the files Set the camera to automatically rotate vertical photos to view them in landscape view Off On Settings menu Default fem Deserpion Imprint Auto Power Off AF Lamp Anynet HDMI CEC Set whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing Off Date Date amp Time e The date and time will be displayed on the bottom right comer of the photo in yellow e The date and time may not be printed on some printer models e If you select H in the SCENE mode the date and time will not be displayed Set the camera to automatically tum off when you are not using it Off 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min IZ e 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 Set an assistant light to help you
33. es e g Adjusting the exposure manually EV amp Available in the Depending on the intensity of the ambient ight your photos Program DUAL IS may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo and Movie modes Bn Darker Neutral 0 Brighter Icons used in this manual Function Additional information Z Safety wamings and precautions l 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 gt _ astep for example Select gt gt GR represents Select gt and then Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilisation DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Exposure Value ols Optical Image Stabilisation 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 Half press Shutter 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 Subject Composition Background Exposure Brightness The am
34. fer depending on the shooting mode available or some timer options are not available Shooting options 42 Using the timer Using the motion timer 5 Pose for your photo while the AF assist light timer lamp is blinking N 1 In Shooting mode select amp gt oo e The AF assist light timer lamp will stop blinking just before the 2 Press Shutter camera automatically takes a photo 3 Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after z i a pressing Shutter a 4 Make amotion such as waving your arms to activate L oy A the timer e The AF assist light timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when the camera detects you CT T tH 1G The motion timer may not work when e you are more than 3 m away from the camera e your movements are too subtle there is too much light or backlight The detection range of the motion timer Shooting options 43 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions Preventing red eye sm Using the flash amp s If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need red glow may appear in the eyes To prevent this select Red eye more light on your photos or Red eye Fix 7 In Shooting mode select 4 Select an option ees rs Desert Off e The flash will not fire e Camera shake warning i will be displayed whe
35. g condition to calibrate the white balance such as Auto WB Daylight Cloudy or Tungsten Cloudy lt 6 Tungsten 7 In Shooting mode select d gt GHD Select an option Shooting options 56 Auto WB Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Fluorescent_H Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three way fluorescent light Fluorescent_L Select when shooting under white fluorescent light Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Custom Set Use your pre defined settings p 57 Adjusting brigh nd colour Defining your own white balance You can customise the white balance by taking photos of a white surface such as a piece of paper This will help you to match the colours in your photo with the actual scene according to your lighting condition 7 In Shooting mode select d gt MB gt amp Aim the lens at a piece of white paper 3 Press Shutter Shooting options 57 Using burst modes es In these cases select one of the burst modes a2 gt 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt gt i Select an option Option Descri
36. g the lens Half press Shutter and adjust the focus Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically mm The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set lel Sme Focus frame i e Press Shutter to take the photo if displayed in green e Change the frame and half press Shutter again if displayed in red lt Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake optically p 26 Select the Wy mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally p 35 When Wp is displayed G m mm e ma Eil l Camera shake a en When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder o hold the camera still e Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in p 44 e Set ISO speed options p 45 Basic functions 27 i Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when there is little contrast between the subject and background When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the background the light source behind the subject is too bright the subject is shiny the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame e When you take photos in low light Tum on the flash p 44
37. gs based on a detected type of scene It will be This is available only when the flash is off bee you are not familiar with the camera settings for various Appears when taking portraits at night wo Appears when aking photos of landscapes with 1 In Shooting mode select 28 backlighting 2 Align your subject in the frame Appears when taking portraits with backlighting e The camera selects a scene automatically An appropriate f Appears when taking portraits mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen Appears when taking close up photos of objects Zu 8 m Appears when taking close up photos of text E Appears when taking photos of sunsets Appears when taking photos of clear skies Appears when taking photos of forested areas Appears when taking close up photos of colourful subjects Appears when taking close up portraits of people x Appears when the camera and subject are stable for Appears when taking photos of landscapes a while Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds RN ees when taking photos of actively moving Extended functions 30 3 Half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo PZ If the camera does not recognise a proper scene mode Saa will not change and the default settings will be used Even if there is a face detected 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
38. he Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the frame guide Using the Children mode Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode sin 82 w 83 s 33 34 Using the DUAL IS mode Using the Program mode Taking a self portrait shot Recording a video Recording voice memos Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo SHOOLING OPNS sss iessesssscsstecsinaetieanearanannnanecns 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 Using auto focus Using smart touch focus Using one touch shooting Adjusting the focus area Using face detection Detecting faces Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favourites My Star Contents Adjusting brightness and colour 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 Defining your own RGB tone Adjusting your PNOLOS ooo eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeaee Playback Editing sae e S 61 Playing back Sta
39. he camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those gt menu taken with cameras from other manufacturers Playback Editing 62 Playing back Selecting a menu using motion recognition Your camera features a built in motion sensor that allows you to quickly select a menu by tilting the camera In Playback mode tilt the camera while touching and holding Set the current photo as your favourite photo will appear on the top of the file Start a slide show p 69 Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground as shown below Lock or unlock the current file will appear on the top of the file You cannot set files as favourites for videos or voice memos photos with errors or locked photos photos taken with cameras from other manufacturers photos taken using the motion capture option set photos that are too large for the available memory Playback Eciting 63 Playing back DEPRE backade 100 000 0 IE Select a display type p 23 Select a menu using motion recognition p 63 MENU Playback and settings menus 00 01 00 Playback time of videos or voice memos on Information i SIZE 1024X768 o Play videos or voice memos DATE 2009 07 01 Video p 70 Voice memo p 71 Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file You can change the ranking of your fa
40. ia ST550 S T560 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Click a topic Common questions Shooting options Playback Editing Index 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 amma others Caution situations that could cause damage to your Soro Camera or other equipment PY Note notes usage tips or additional information N EEGA EU 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 e Use onl
41. intenance tips Settings Menu kor r a A a e E emacs Accessing the settings MENU eee e an e Sound Set NGS eer saaccssenencan seecanieaeetateaccnoneadan EE N Wee Display settings man aa a A E E ERT Gamera Settings anie TEN aa NEA AEA LE A NESA Error messages a aa E a A ane anenes Gameralmaintenance mae aaa a a a ta rene Cleaning your camera aereas eee oae aa E EARE E EE AboutimemonyiGardSamaacccceccsseseescateee recs enateas EES Aboutithe battery trncemtaccuaeccesrincentrceainerc erences Before contacting a service centre 0 Gameralspeciticationsteesrest en teaemeteasaree er tereeee Settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera s settings Accessing the settings menu 7 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU Select a menu a Volume Medium Haptic Strength Medium b Haptic amp Sound All Shutter Sound xi Start Sound Off Beg icon Descrinton Sound settings Set various camera sounds and 4 volume p 90 Display settings Customise the display settings such as language and brightness p 90 Camera settings Change the settings for the camera system such as memory format default file name and USB mode p 91 3 Select an option and save your settings Volume Off Haptic Strength Low i Haptic amp Sound Medium Shutter Sound High Start Sound Off B B 4 Select to return to the previous screen Appendixes 89 Settings menu
42. layback mode immediately A aS QA Press and hold EJ to mute camera sounds Basic functions 17 Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera s basic settings 1 Select Language 5 Select Date amp Time Date amp Time 6 Set the date and time select a date format and select OK Language zZH Date amp Time Fran ais Date amp Time Time Zone Deutsch Espa ol 2007 0 o A A OFF 2 Select a language OK 3 Select Time Zone Time Zone A Select a time zone and select OK 7 Select K to switch to the Shooting mode e To set the daylight saving time select lt e Time Zone London GMT 00 00 2009 07 01 10 00 AM T gt ox Basic functions 18 Using the touch screen Leam basic actions to use the touch screen The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your finger Do not use other sharp objects such as pens or pencils to touch the screen Doing so may damage the screen e When you touch or drag on the screen discolourations will occur It is not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen Touch or drag lightly to reduce these annoying effects The touch screen may not recognise your touches correctly when you touch multiple items at the same time you use the camera in high humidity environments
43. m 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt once or twice gt rfp ROE 2 Select an option z 5 e Select fp to define your own RGB tone E OK 4 Select OK AAA ht Eee B Depending on the selected photo style you may not set the face detection and image adjustment options Shooting options 59 Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Adjust the sharpness saturation and contrast of your photos Decrease the colour and brightness 1 In Shooting mode select gt gt twice gt GD Increase the colour and brightness ae NTa Sharpness Decrease the saturation e Contrast Increase the saturation e fe Saturation 3 Select a value to adjust the selected item A E A io pring 2 1 2 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 60 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos Also learn how to connect your camera to your photo printer TV or HDTV Playing back Starting Playback mode z VICWING photos Playing a dea E 70 Playingia voice meno miea a E 71 Editing a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Editing Colour eca noenee a 74 Defining your own RGB tone eeeeeeeee 74 Applying a special effec
44. n shooting in low light an Auto The camera will select a proper flash setting for the detected scene in the mode 4n Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark Shooting options 44 Shooting in the dark ten Deseo Red eye e The flash fires when the subject or background is dark e The camera reduces red eyes Fill in 4 The flash always fires e Light intensity is adjusted automatically Slow Sync e The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer 4 e Select this when you want to capture ambient light o reveal more details in the background e Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring Red eye Fix e The flash fires when the subject or background is S dark e The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis The options may differ depending on the shooting mode There is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time LZ 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 102 ff there is reflected light or much dust in the air tiny spots may appear on your photo Adjusting the ISO speed amp The ISO speed is the measure of a film s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation ISO The higher ISO sp
45. nd the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark too dark because of areas the subject may come out shaded backlighting e Avoid shooting in front of the sun N e Select Backlight in the SCENE mode p 31 e Set the flash option to Fill in p 44 e Set the Auto Contrast Balance ACB option p 54 e Adjust the exposure p 53 Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the centre of the frame p 55 ka Quick reference ie Taking photos of people e SCENE mode gt Beauty Shot Portrait Children gt 31 e Red eye Red eye Fix to prevent or correct red eye gt 44 e Face Detection 49 Taking photos at night or in the dark e SCENE mode gt Night Dawn Fireworks gt 31 e Flash options gt 44 ISO speed to adjust the sensitivity to light gt 45 g Taking action photos e Continuous Motion Capture 58 Taking photos of text insects or L x flowers SCENE mode gt Close Up Text 31 e Macro Auto Macro Super Macro to take close up photos 46 e White Balance to change the colour tone gt 56 EF Adjusting the exposure brightness ISO speed to adjust the sensitivity to light gt 45 e EV to adjust exposure gt 53 e ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 54 e Metering gt 55 e AEB to take 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures gt 58 5 Applying a
46. not Belen inlets a clean the lens p 95 An incorect white balance can create Your computer The file transmission may be interrupted by anah n me ie unrealistic colour Select the proper white ee the ee static electricity Disconnect the USB cable ee scene balance option to suit the light source wie Wansieling Mesai 20d comectivagainy p 56 Appendixes 100 Before contacting a service centre Your camera cannot play videos Intelli studio is not functioning properly You can play videos only with the Intelli studio program Install the program on your computer p 82 lake sure that the USB cable is connected correctly 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 93 Depending on your computer s specification and environments the program may not launch automatically n this case click Start gt My Computer gt Intelli studio gt iStudio exe on your computer Appendixes 101 Camera specifications Image sensor Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length F stop range Digital zoom Display Type Feature Focusing Type Range 1 2 33 Approx 7 79 mm CCD Approx 12 2 mega pixels Approx 12 4 mega pixels Shutter speed Auto 1 8 1 2 000 sec Program 1 1 2 000 sec Night 8 1 2 000 sec e Fireworks 2 sec Exposure Schneider KREU
47. o set the number of copies Select a to select all files Select Q to cancel your selection Select OK 4 Select OK Z you spect the print siz you can print photos only wih DPOF 1 1 compatible printers Playback Editing 77 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A V cable 7 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU gt amp 8 View photos or play videos using the touch screen on your camera 2 Select twice gt Video Out e The touch screen will function as the controller for the TV 3 Select a video signal output according to your country or screen Locate the option you want on the TV screen and touch where the option is located on the camera screen When a pointer appears on the option on the TV screen 4 Turn off your camera and TV select OH on the camera screen region p 92 5 Connect your camera to your TV using the A V cable On some TVs digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear e Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on your TV settings e You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected toalv 6 Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using the TV remote control 7 Turn on your camera and press EJ Playback Editing 78 Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI adapte
48. ode by tilting the camera In Shooting mode tilt the camera while touching and holding Access the Movie mode p 36 P Access the Smart Auto mode p 30 z S Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground as shown below Access the Program mode p 35 Basic functions 21 Setting the dual displays and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your preferences Setting the front display Set the front display to display shooting options such as macro or flash options You can also inform your subject to pose for a photo 7 In Shooting mode select I gt Front Display Select an option o Off Deactivate the display of the shutter or function information On Activate the front display Function Info Display the flash and macro options Shutter Info Display graphics for your subject to inform your subject to pose for a photo when you half press Shutter Basic functions 22 e Your camera will not remember your option setting once you tum off the camera Set options for the front display when you tum on your camera e lf the camera is subjected to a strong impact the front display may tum on or off The front display will not be available in the and tf modes or when you connect the camera to a TV e When you set front display or timer options the f
49. on them 14 In some scene modes face detection is unavailable e Face detection may not be effective when the subject is far from the camera The focus frame will appear 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 backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable the subject s facial expression changes remarkably e Face detection is not available when using a photo style When you use the face detection option the digital zoom will not work e Depending on the selected face defection option the timer is not available or some timer options are not available Depending on the selected face defection option some burst options are not available e When you take photos of detected faces they will be registered in the face list e You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode p 65 Even though faces are registered successfully they may not be Classified in Playback mode The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list or Smart Album Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces up to 10 human faces y n Shooting mode select da gt S gt amp The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames e The closer you are to the subject the quicker your camera will
50. ons These capacities are based on a 1 GB microSD card I2m 145 281 899 166 310 436 200 363 522 P h Bm 209 357 53 Se 339 630 860 S Jm 526 885 1 198 E 873 1 455 1 909 Im 1 697 2 037 2 350 1280 A Approx Approx 13 21 23 20 v Approx Approx i i280 15 10 3211 e Approx Approx 0 640 37 25 66 45 J20 Approx Approx Approx 78 20 136 47 235 02 The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 96 Camera maintenance About the battery Use only Samsung approved batteries Battery specifications Battery life Average time Number of photos Mode SLB 07A Type Lithium ion battery Cell capacity 720 mAh Voltage 37V Charging time when the camera is switched off AE EN Approx 90 min Photos Approx 180 photos Videos Approx 60 min Test conditions when the battery is fully charged This is measured under the following conditions in the mode 12M resolution Fine quality OIS on 1 Set the flash option to Fill in take a single shot and zoom in or out 2 Set the flash option to Off take a single shot and zoom in or out 8 Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30 seconds and repeat for 5 minutes Then tum off the camera for 1 minute 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 Record videos at 1280 x 720 HQ resolution and 30 fps The figures abo
51. opean HM 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 goverment 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 he purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Samsung Eco mark It is Samsung s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers The mark represents Samsung s continuous effort on development of environmental conscious products Wz Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery retum systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be dis
52. ount 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 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 44 J If the photo has already been taken select Red eye Fix in the edit menu p 76 5 Photos have dust spots Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash RO e Tum off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place Ay e Set ISO speed options p 45 Photos are blurred This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly e Use the Wl mode p 35 e Press Shutter halfway down to make sure the subject is focused p 27 Photos are blurred when As the camera tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows lt shooting at night This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake amp e Tum on the flash p 44 e Select Night in the SCENE mode p 34 e Set ISO speed options p 45 e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking i Subjects come out When the light source is behi
53. posed 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 The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable For information on its replacement please contact your service provider This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 008 Appendixes 105 Index A ACB in Playback mode 75 in Shooting mode 54 Adjusting Brightness 75 Contras in Playback mode 75 in Shooting mode 60 Saturation in Playback mode 75 in Shooting mode 60 Sharpness 60 AF Lamp 92 AF Sound 90 Anynet 92 Aperture 34 Auto Contrast Balance ACB 54 Auto mode 24 B Battery Charging 98 Life 97 Specifications 97 Beauty Shot mode 32 Blink detection 50 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 58 Continuous 58 Motion capture 58 Cc Camera shake 27 Capturing an image 71 Children mode 33 Cleaning Body 95 Display 95 Lens 95 D Date and time 91 Deleting files 67 Digital Image Stabilisation 35 Digital zoom 25 Disconn
54. problems with your device contact your local dealer or service centre Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The camera is losing battery power quickly e Make sure that the battery is inserted Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Charge the battery Charge the battery Your camera may be in Power save mode p 91 The camera may turn off to prevent the memory card from being damaged due o an impact Tum on your camera again The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures below 0 C Keep he battery warm by putting it into your pocket Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Recharge if needed Batteries are consumable parts that must be replaced over time Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly Cannot take photos The camera freezes The flash does not work The flash fires unexpectedly The date and time are incorrect The touch screen or buttons do not work Appendixes 99 e There is no space on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card p 91 The memory card is defective Get a new memory card Make sure that the camera is switched on Charge the battery Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Remove the battery and insert it again The flash option may be set to Off p 44 You cannot use the flash in the Wp or some
55. ption Single Take a single photo Continuous e While you are pressing Shutter the camera takes m photos continuously e The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card It can be difficult to take photos of fast moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos Option Desenator Motion Capture While you are pressing Shutter amp the camera takes VGA photos 6 photos per second maximum of 30 photos AEB e 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 LY e You can use the flash and timer and ACB only when you select Single e When you select Motion Capture the resolution will be set to VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto Depending on the selected face defection option some burst options are not available Shooting options 58 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours or make some adjustments Applying photo styles amp amp scene Defining your own RGB tone aoe styles to your photos such as Soft Vivid or 1 In Shooting mode select s gt gt once or twice gt R gt RGB 2 Select a colour R Red G Green B Blue 3 Adjust the amount of the selected colour Soft Vivid Forest of sRGB Te
56. r and cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is supported by most HDTVs For details see the HDMI Kit manual 71 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU gt 2 Select twice gt HDMI Size 3 Select an HDMI resolution 4 Turn off your camera and HDTV 5 Connect your camera to your HDTV using an optional HDMI adapter and cable HDMI adapter 6 Turn on your camera e The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera screen will be displayed 7 View files using a remote control of your camera or HDTV Z ff your HDTV supports the Anynet CEC profile tum the Anynet on in the settings menu p 92 to control all connected Samsung A V devices with the TV remote control Playback Editing 79 Transferring files to your computer for Windows Transfer files to your computer using the built in Intelli studio program You can also edit files or upload files to your favourite websites Requirements for Intelli studio e Intelli studio may not perform correctly on some computers even Item Requirements when the computer meets the requirements Intel Pentium 4 3 2 GHz or higher JAMD Athlon 64FX e f your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play CPU correctly or it may take longer to edit videos 2 6 GHz or higher e Install DirectX 9 0c or above before you use the program RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM e You must use Windows 2000 XP Vista or Mac OS 10 3 or later to 1 GB and abo
57. rded with the OIS operation sound 7 In Shooting mode select gt 2 Extended functions 36 Shooting modes 2 Select da gt pu gt a frame rate the number of frames per second e As the number of frames increases action appears more natural but the file size is increased Sf 5o is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240 3 Select a gt gt gt a sound option Description W Off Record a video without sound a On Record a video with sound While you are zooming sound recording will be interrupted 4 Set other options as desired For options refer to Shooting options 5 Press Shutter to start recording 6 Press Shutter again to stop recording To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video With this function you can record your favourite scenes as a single video Select to pause while recording Select to resume Be zB 00 00 20 M i Stop Shutter e 00 00 10 Extended functions 37 Recording voice memos ee sw 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 40 cm away from the camera Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo 7 In Shooting mode select aw gt gt gt X gt 7 In Shooting mode select d
58. ront display will remain active e After tapping the front display or setting front display or timer options the date and time will not be shown The front display will help you to take photos conveniently when you take a self portrait shot p 36 you use the timer options p 42 you take photos of children p 33 e When using camera buttons or touch icons the front display will not be active When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas you may not be able to see the front display clearly Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the display type for the touch screen 7 In Shooting mode select IE gt Main Display In Playback mode select I I Select an option Description Full Display the name of an option when you select an icon Basic Display icons without the name of an option This option is available only in Playback mode Hide Hide icons on the screen if you perform no IBI operations for 3 seconds touch the screen to display icons again Guide Line Display grid lines The grid lines are helpful El for getting the photo aligned with a surface such as the horizon or the edges of buildings This option is available only in Shooting mode I Setting the touch vibration or sound Set whether your camera vibrates or emits a specified sound when you touch on the screen 7 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU Select g
59. rs 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 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 P 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 Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or oreign substances 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 e Tum off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure 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 damag
60. rting Playback mode Viewing pho Playing a vid Playing a voice memo Editing a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Editing colour Defining your own RGB tone Applying a special effect Correcting exposure problems Editing photos of portraits Creating a print order DPOF Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Transferring files to your computer for Windows Transferring files using Intelli studio Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge PD DONOINCS 5c n nce asec occ Settings menu Accessing the settings menu BO Sound settings Display settings Camera settings Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera About memory cards About the battery Before contacting a service centre Camera specifications wa 102 Index 106 Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Unpacking Camera layout Inserting the battery and memory card 16 Charging the battery and turning your camera on HEROINE UNG DAEN vars tv ccescnsseusassxaretrnens Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup 0 00 18 Using the touch screen Selecting a shooting mode 0 0 20 Selecting a shooting mode
61. s 93 Error messages When the following error messages appear try these remedies Suggested remedies Card Error DCF Full Error File Error Low Battery Memory Full No Image File e Tum off your camera and then tum it on again e Remove your memory card and insert it again e Format your memory card p 91 File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and format the card p 91 Delete the damaged file or contact a service centre Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos Appendixes 94 Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Camera lens and touch screen Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently 1G 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 95 Camera maintenance About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use microSD Secure Digital memory cards Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditi
62. s on in the mode This feature is not available when Continuous Motion Capture or AEB is in use Without ACB With ACB 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt gt Cire Select an option El Shooting options 54 Adjusting brightness and colour Changing the metering option amp a opion Desoipten The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera Spot measures the quantity of light The brightness and lighting of your e Your camera measures only the light intensity of the photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select very centre of the frame eif a subject is not in the centre of the scene your photo may be improperly exposed e Suitable for a subject with backlighting 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt gt In the amp mode select d gt i Center weighted 2 Selget an option e Your camera averages the meter reading of the E entire frame with emphasis placed on the centre e Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the frame wae Description Multi e Your camera divides the scene into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area e Suitable for general photos Shooting options 55 Selecting a light source White balance The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic select an appropriate lightin
63. shes 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 7 In Shooting mode select SCENE gt 2 Select gt LT gt Aperture Bes 3 Select an option 4 Select da gt LT gt Shutter Speed Ae 20 40 80 160 E E Se er EEE H o 5 Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select OK 6 Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter to focus 7 Press Shutter to take the photo Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring Extended functions 34 Using the DUAL IS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilisation functions After correction Before correction 7 In Shooting mode select gt Wh Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter to focus 3 Press Shutter to take the photo Z e The digital zoom will not work in this mode e The camera will correct photos optically only when you take them with a light source that is brighter than fluorescent light e If your subject is moving rapidly the photo may be blurry Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes p 26 Using the Program mode Set various options except for shutter speed and aperture value in the Program mode 7 In Shooting mode selec
64. shooting environments such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject Even if you use a tripod the AR 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 7 In Shooting mode select gt SCENE Extended functions 31 Select a scene 3 This mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a ariety of dee oo Scene Cv tea DI a 2 For the Beauty Shot mode see Using the Beauty Shot mode on page 32 For the Frame Guide mode see Using the frame guide on page 33 For the Night mode see Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode on page 34 For the Children mode see Using the Children mode on page 33 Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections 1 In Shooting mode select 9 SCENE gt Y To make the subject s skin tone appear lighter face only select d gt 1 gt an option e Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter 2 To hide facial imperfections select d gt 4 gt an option e Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections 4A 4 4 Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter 0 focus 5
65. ssed and saved in JPEG format Higher quality images will result in larger sizes Select an option p 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt gt E In some modes select d gt E 12 2 Select an option 1280 Ha ap 1280 X 720 HQ Play back high quality files on an rs HDTV I B0 1280 X 720 Play back on an HDTV Option Description BHO 640 X 480 Play back on a general TV amp Super Fine J20 320 X 240 Post on a web page Fine Normal Shooting options 41 Using the timer eee sn ma Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting 7 In Shooting mode select t 3 Press Shutter to start the timer e The AF assist light timer lamp blinks The camera will 2 Select an option automatically take a photo at the specified time e The front display will start the countdown a few seconds before shooting Tap the front display to tum it on or off Bole lo Description te Off The timer is not active 10 Sec Take a photo in 10 seconds wy 2 Sec Take a photo in 2 seconds P Double Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another 4 Half press Shutter or select w on the touch screen to in 2 seconds take another photo Motion Timer Detect your movement and then take a photo p 43 Z Select the timer icon or press Shutter to cancel the timer Depending on the selected face defection option the timer is not The options may dif
66. sting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB Changing the metering option Selecting a light source White balance Using burst modes Improving your photos ADDING PNOW SIIES Vani E Defining your own RGB tone ns 59 AC USUGMVOUGPIOLOSMeerermeenteeteet e 60 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings Selecting a resolution 9 ees w a As you increase the resolution your photo or video will include I m 4000 X 3000 Print on A1 paper more pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on F E PIE TE a larger screen When you use a high resolution the file size will 3984 X 2656 Print on A2 paper in wide ratio 3 2 also increase 3840 X 2160 Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV When taking a photo Gm 3264 X 2448 Print on A3 paper Sm 2560 X 1920 Print on A4 paper Am 2048 X 1536 Print on A5 paper E 1920 X 1080 Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV Im 1024 X 768 Attach to an email 7 In Shooting mode select d gt gt gt Ra In some modes select d gt An Select an option 2a FS 8n Sn Jn gt am Shooting options 40 Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a video Selecting image quality G SCENE dy 7 Inthe mode select sa igan Photos you take are compre
67. t neeeieseeeeeene 75 Correcting exposure problems TS Editing photos of portraits ae eee 76 Creating a print order DPOF IE wH Viewing files on a TV or HDTV 78 Transferring files to your computer fo Windows Iau e E teres nearer 80 Transferring files using Intelli studio 81 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removablerdisk vacsurerasrcarritsacctescer nice 83 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 84 Transferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Playing back Learn actions to play back photos videos or voice memos and managing files Starting Playback mode You can also view files by tilting the camera Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera 7 Press RJ e The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be displayed e lf the camera is off it will turn on 2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through files Select to view the previous file Hold to view files quickly Select gt to view the next file Hold to view files quickly 100 000 1 Gin e To deactivate this function select MENU gt Gesture View gt On in Playback mode re e f you want to view files stored in the internal memory remove your memory card e T
68. t gt Set options For a list of options refer to Shooting options fg ce 1 ma 3 Align your subject in the frame and half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to take the photo Extended functions 35 g modes Taking a self portrait shot Take photos of yourself conveniently using the front display 7 In Shooting mode tap the front display to turn it on e Your camera will detect your face automatically and display a frame to indicate the detected face e The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects asmiling face Half press Shutter to focus 3 Press Shutter to take the photo 4 Half press Shutter or select w on the touch screen to take another photo 1G e You can use this function when the front display option is set to i p 22 e If you use this function you cannot set face detection options e The focus frame to detect faces will not appear in the shooting mode that does not support face detection options e You can tap the front display to tum it on or off Recording a video Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition The recorded video is saved as an H 264 MPEG 4 AVC file Z e H 264 MPEG 4 part10 AVC is a high compression video format established by international standard organisations ISO IEC and ITU T When the Optical Image Stabilisation 3 is activated your video may be reco
69. t Haptic amp Sound G ume Medium Haptic Strength off Haptic amp Sound Haptic Shutter Sound Sound Start Sound cel ek 3 Select an option Fopion Desorption Off The camera will neither vibrate nor sound Haptic The camera will vibrate Sound he camera will sound All he camera will vibrate and sound simultaneously 4 Select to return to the previous mode Basic functions 23 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode 1 Make sure that the camera is in the mode Auto the 3 Half press Shutter to focus camera s default shooting mode e Agreen frame means the subject in focus e If not select the mode icon gt amp Cl m ie 1 ma Ta K y amp AF Fi AF oO a E i D menu E menu 4 Press Shutter to take a photo Align your subject in the frame See page 27 for tips to get clearer photos Basic functions 24 Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 4 6X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom By using both you can Zoom in up to 23 times Push Zoom right to zoom in on your subject Push Zoom left to zoom out Zoom ratio amp aA AF C Zoom out ab Zoom in The zoom ratio available for vi
70. t gt All gt Lock 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 gt i Select Yes to delete the file To delete multiple files 7 In Playback mode select f gt Multiple Delete Select files you want to delete Select amp to select all files on the current screen e Select Q to cancel your selection 3 Select DK gt Yes To delete all files 7 In Playback mode select MENU Select Delete gt All gt Yes Alternate way to delete a file While viewing a file in Playback mode draw an X on the screen o 100 0001 oi a ro fol lt gt menu Playback Editing 67 Playing back Using the recycle bin If you activate the recycle bin files you delete will be sent to the recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently This applies to single files or selected files only if you choose to delete all files those files will not be sent to the recycle bin To activate the recycle bin 7 In Playback mode select MENU 2 Select Recycle Bin gt On To restore files from the recycle bin 7 In Playback mode select MENU 2 Select Recycle Bin gt Retrieve This function does not work for videos or voice memos eit may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function eif you format the internal memory all files in the recycle folder will be
71. t type ni r Photo styles GAD Image adjustment sharpness contrast saturation LT Long time shutter T Optical Image Stabilisation OIS amp Audio recording lt gt Another row of options Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional microSD memory card into the camera Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing up Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Removing the battery and memory card 4 Push gently until the card disengages from the re camera and then pull it out of the slot Memory card AG gt Battery lock Push the lock up to release gt Isane the battery The intemal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted Basic functions 16 Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Before using the camera for the first time you must charge the battery Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera Indicator light e Red Charging e Green Fully charged Turning on your camera Press POWER to turn your camera on or off e The initial setup screen appears when you tum on the camera for the first time p 18 Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press BJ The camera tums on and accesses P
72. tch to Playback mode Playback Editing 70 Playing back Trimming a video during playback 1 Select I at the point where you want the new video to begin and select 444 Select to resume playback 3 Select I at the point where you want the new video to end and select 4 4 4 Select Yes PY The original video should be at least 10 seconds long The edited video will be saved as a new file Capturing an image during playback 7 Select at the point where you want to save a still image Select ar 3 Select Yes A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will be saved as a new file Playing a voice memo Playing a voice memo 71 In Playback mode select a voice memo gt Use the following icons to control playback O 100 0003 0 g a 00 00 02 B ne 44 Scan backward II b Pause or resume playback Stop playback PP Scan forward Adjust volume or mute sound Playback Editing 71 Playing back Adding a voice memo to a photo Playing a voice memo added to a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt MENU 7 In Playback mode select a photo that includes a voice 2 Select Voice memo gt On memo gt 3 Press Shutter to record a short voice memo 10 2 Use the following icons to control playback seconds maximum O 100 0004 m e Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo b a 00 00 02 no II b Pa
73. the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected Settings menu Default Default fem Deserte Set the duration for reviewing a captured image Quick View before retuming to Shooting mode Off 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec 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 Time Zone Power Save Camera settings File No Default fem ossipion Format the internal memory and the memory card all files including the protected files will be deleted No Yes Format fyouuse a memory card used with cameras from different manufacturers or a memory card reader or one formatted on a computer your camera may read the card incorrectly Format the card before using it Reset menus and shooting options date and time Auto Rotate Reset language and video output settings will not be reset No Yes Set the date and time and select a date format Date amp Time off yyyy mm dd mm dd yyyy dd mm yyyy Appendixes 91 Select a region and set the daylight saving time DST 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 m
74. use or resume playback Stop playback Adjust volume or mute sound Playback Eciting 72 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks such as rotating resizing eliminating red eyes and adjusting brightness contrast or saturation Edited photos will be saved as new files Resizing photos When you edit photos that are Bm or larger they will be automatically resized to a lower resolution except when rotating or resizing photos 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt WR Select G2 gt an option e Select a to save the photo as a start image p 90 Rotating a photo 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select gt an option m HA 3 Select OK or Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo 3 Select OK Playback Editing 73 Editing a photo Editing colour Apply a different colour tone to the photo such as Soft Vivid or Forest Vivid Forest 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt 2 Select gt an option e Select rfp to define your own RGB tone FARE aL L n a n ie o 3 Select OK Defining your own RGB tone 7 In Playback mode select a photo gt gt Select a colour R Red G Green B Blue 3 Adjust the amount of the colour Custom RGB LR HY a 4 Select OK Playback Eciting 74 Editing a photo Applying a special effect Apply spe
75. ve are measured by Samsung s standards and may differ depending on actual usage Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Appendixes 97 Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off make sure that the battery is inserted correctly Tum off your camera when charging Tum on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 minutes Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery until the indicator light tums green If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate reconnect the cable or remove the battery and insert it again If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high the indicator light may tum orange Charging will start when the battery cools down Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not be charged when 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 98 Before contacting a service centre If you are having trouble with your camera try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having
76. ve recommended connect the camera as a removable disk Os Windows XP SP2 or Vista Bot la 250 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void capacity your iy e CD ROM drive 64 MB or greater video card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher recommended Others e 1024 x 768 pixels 16 bit colour display compatible monitor 1280 x 1024 pixels 32 bit colour display recommended USB port Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or later Playback Editing 80 Transferring files using Intelli studio Intelli studio will start automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable Z The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 7 In Shooting or Playback mode select MENU gt amp Select twice gt PC Software gt On 3 Turn off the camera 4 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data 5 Turn on the camera e The computer recognises the camera automatically 6 Select a folder on your computer to save new files e f your camera has no new files the pop up window for saving new files will not appear 7 Select Yes e New files will be transferred to the computer For
77. vourite faces or delete 8 Print order has been set DPOF them This feature is available only when you use a memory card wO Protected file 7 In Playback mode select 8 Photo includes a registered face Available only when you a ee use a memory card Favourite file 1 ig 4 4 100 0001 Folder name File name B i iy a Open the face list p 64 Available only when you use a _ 6 memory card x 3 ey 6 bs 1M Delete files p 67 QB GF Play a side show p 69 Select yf to cancel your favourite faces Edit photos p 73 Select to view your favourite faces or view all faces Playback Eciting 64 Playing back Select gt a face E Edit Ranking O ae I we A Lon 3 Select A or to change the ranking of the face and select OK Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by categories such as date file type or week 7 In Playback mode select gt DATE gt a category e You can also access Smart Album by pushing Zoom left 100 0001 m 0 Type Color Week Favorite Face Learn ee 2009 7 1 Type View files by the file type Date View files by the date they were saved Color View files by the dominant colour of the image Week View files by the weekday they were saved Favorite View your favourite files View files by recognised faces and favourite baco faces Up to 20 people
78. ws XP The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000 Vista is similar 7 Ifthe status lamp on your camera is blinking wait until it stops Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen Ga 10 00 AM 3 Click the pop up message 4 Remove the USB cable The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli studio is running End the program before disconnecting the camera Playback Eciting 84 Transferring files to your computer for Mac When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer the computer will recognise the device automatically You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs Mac OS 10 3 or later is supported 7 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light A into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Turn on the camera e The computer recognises the camera automatically and a removable disk icon will be displayed 3 Double click the removable disk icon 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer Playback Editing 85 Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Print photos with a PictBridge compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer 7 With the printer on connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable
79. y Samsung approved batteries and chargers Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera e Never dispose of batteries in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries e Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated 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 and monitor from impact rough handling and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage e Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapte
80. you use the camera with an LCD protection film or another LCD accessory e f you perform no operations for few seconds the screen will dim to save battery life Touch an icon to select a menu or option Eee G im A Drag left or right to scroll horizontally Z o tne Using gestures Perform certain functions by drawing commands on the touch screen Draw a horizontal bar to right or left to view the next or previous file Draw an X to delete a photo _ Y Draw a circle to rotate a photo o e PN Draw a diagonal to move the enlarged photo Basic functions 19 Selecting a shooting mode Learn how to select a shooting mode Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting E a TEC lel ical mm Smart Auto Take a photo by letting the camera select aa scene mode as it detects p 30 G Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal ri settings p 24 Program Take a photo by setting options p 35 Scene Take a photo with options preset for a specific SCENE Ey menu scene p 31 W DUAL IS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake p 35 2 Select a mode amp Movie Record a video p 36 E faa SCENE gt 2 h Basic functions 20 Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Your camera features a built in motion sensor that allows you to quickly switch the shooting m

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