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NV9

This user manual includes detailed usage


instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Contents

1 Basic functions

2 Extended functions

3 Shooting options

4 Playback/Editing

5 Multimedia

6 Appendix

Index
Health and Safety Information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to
avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your Safety Warnings
camera:
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or gases and liquids
others
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
camera or other equipment
accessories.
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight


Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care


• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.

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Health and Safety Information

• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, • Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
explode when overheated. improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories. 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.
Safety Precautions
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly damage
• Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty. Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged • Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or damage.
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
internal components. foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
• Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode • Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
over time and cause serious damage to your camera. card.
• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on • Do not bend drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
beaches or in other similar areas. or pressure.
• Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling, • Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage. cameras or by a PC. Reformat the memory card with your
camera.
• Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

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Health and Safety Information

Use only Samsung-approved accessories


Important Usage Information
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Protect your camera’s lens Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
• Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
Use earphones with caution finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
• Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and recharged before use.
may be illegal in some areas. • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
• Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to • Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
earphones at high volume can damage your hearing.
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 responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.

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Organization of the user manual

©2008 Samsung Techwin Corporation


The specifications of the camera or contents of this
1 Basic functions ................................................. 10
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and
manual may be changed without prior notice due to
from your computer.
upgrade of camera functions.

2 Extended functions ......................................... 27


Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. 3 Shooting Options ............................................. 36
Learn about the various options you can set in
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Shooting mode.
• is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW
HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc. 4 Playback/Editing .............................................. 54
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer
or TV.

5 Multimedia .......................................................... 68
Learn to use Multimedia modes: MP3 mode, PMP
mode, and Text Viewer mode.

6 Appendix ............................................................ 76
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual
Mode Icon Icon Function
Auto 2 Additional information
Program 1
Situations where you need to be careful
Dual IS 7
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter]
Photo Help Guide 8 [ ]
(represents the Shutter button)
Beauty Shot 5 ( ) Page number for reference
Scene 4 The order of options or menus you must select to
Movie 3 “ perform a step; for example: Select “ Face Tone
Multimedia 6 (represents , followed by Face Tone)
* Annotation

Shooting mode icons next to a title


These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The 4 mode may not support Abbreviations used in this manual
functions for all scenes.
Abbreviation Definition
e.g.) ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
Available in the Auto,
Program, Beauty AF Auto Focus
Shot, and some DIS Digital Image Stabilisation
Scene modes
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
OIS Optical Image Stabilisation
WB White Balance

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Expressions used in this manual Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera is called exposure.
Pressing the shutter By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
• Half-press [Shutter]: press and hold the shutter half way down
• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition


• Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject and background

Composition
Subject
Background

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Quick search
Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• Connecting the camera to
• 4 mode > Portrait, Children, • ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
Self Shot f 28
your computer f 21
f 42
• 5 mode f 30 • EV (to adjust exposure) f 47 • Deleting all files in the
• Red Eye, Red Eye Fix • ACB (to compensate for subjects against memory card f 57
(to prevent or correct red-eye) f 41 bright backgrounds) f 47 • Viewing files in a slide show
• Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot, • Metering f 48 f 59
Blink Detection f 45 - 46 • AEB (to take three photos of the same • Viewing files on a TV
scene with different exposures) f 50 f 66
Taking photos at night or in the dark • Using a multimedia mode
• 4 mode > Nightscene, Dawn, (listen to MP3s, play
Firework f 28 Applying a different effect videos, and view text files)
• Flash options f 41 • Photo Style Selector f 69
• ISO speed (to adjust sensitivity to light) (to apply a different tone) f 51 • Adjusting sound and
f 42 • Color (to apply a different colour filter) volume f 78
f 51
• Image Adjust (to adjust saturation,
• Changing the language
Taking action photos displayed on the screen
sharpness, or contrast) f 52
• Continuous, Motion Capture f 50 f 78
• Setting the date and time
Reducing camera shake
f 78
• Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) f 17
• 7 mode f 29 • Adjusting the brightness of
Taking photos of food, insects, or the display f 78
flowers
• Formatting the memory
• 4 mode > Close up, Food f 28
card f 79
• Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro
(to take close-up photos) f 43 • Troubleshooting f 85
• WB (White balance; to change
the colour tone) f 48

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Contents
1. Basic functions ................................................................. 10 2. Extended functions .......................................................... 27
Camera layout ............................................................. 11 Shooting modes .......................................................... 28
Icons ............................................................................ 13 2 Using the Auto mode ........................................... 28
4 Using the Scene mode ..................................... 28
Turning your camera on or off ...................................... 14
7Using the Dual IS mode ...................................... 29
Mini dashboard .............................................................. 14
5 Using the Beauty Shot mode ..................................... 30
Setting options ............................................................. 15 1 Using the Program mode ............................................ 31
Taking photos .............................................................. 16 3 Recording a video .................................................... 32
Zooming ........................................................................ 16 Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................ 33
Reducing camera shake OIS ................................... 17 Recording voice memos .............................................. 35
Using the Photo Help Guide mode .............................. 18 Recording a voice memo ................................................ 35
Changing the display type ............................................ 19 Adding a voice memo to a photo ..................................... 35
Transferring files (for Windows) .................................... 20
Installing programs ......................................................... 20 3. Shooting Options ............................................................. 36
Connecting the camera to your PC .................................. 21
Selecting a resolution and quality ................................. 37
Transferring files to your PC ............................................. 22
Selecting a resolution ..................................................... 37
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 22
Selecting a quality .......................................................... 38
Using Samsung Converter .............................................. 24
Using Samsung Master .................................................. 25 Using the timer ............................................................. 39
Transferring files (for Mac) ............................................ 26 Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 41
Transferring files to your computer ................................... 26 Preventing red-eye Red-eye ........................................... 41
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 26 Using the flash ............................................................... 41
Adjusting the ISO speed ISO speed ................................... 42
Changing the camera’s focus ...................................... 43
Using macro Macro .................................................... 43
Using auto focus AF .............................................. 43
Adjusting the focus area AF area ................................... 44
Using face detection Face detection ................................... 45
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Contents

Adjusting brightness and colour .................................. 47 5. Multimedia ......................................................................... 68


Adjusting the exposure manually EV ........................ 47 Using Multimedia mode ............................................... 69
Compensating for backlighting ACB .......................... 47
Using the MP3 mode ................................................... 71
Changing the metering mode Metering ............................ 48
Playing music files .......................................................... 71
Selecting a light source (White balance) WB ................... 48
Using the PMP mode ................................................... 73
Using burst modes ...................................................... 50
Using the Text Viewer mode ........................................ 74
Improving your photos ................................................. 51
Applying photo styles Photo style ....................................... 51 Multimedia mode settings menu .................................. 75
Applying colour Color effect ................................................ 51
Adjusting your photos ..................................................... 52 6. Appendix ............................................................................ 76
Camera settings menu ................................................. 77
4. Playback/Editing ............................................................... 54 Accessing the settings menu .......................................... 77
Playing back ............................................................... 55 SOUND .................................................................. 78
Starting Playback mode .................................................. 55 DISPLAY ................................................................. 78
Viewing photos .............................................................. 58 SETTINGS .............................................................. 79
Playing a video ............................................................... 60 Error messages ............................................................ 81
Playing voice memos ...................................................... 60 Camera maintenance ................................................... 82
Editing a photo ............................................................ 61 Cleaning your camera ..................................................... 82
Resizing photos ............................................................. 61 About memory cards ...................................................... 83
Rotating a photo ............................................................ 61 About the battery ........................................................... 84
Editing colour ................................................................. 61 Before contacting a service centre ............................... 85
Correcting exposure problems ........................................ 62 Camera specifications .................................................. 87
Creating a print order DPOF ........................................ 63
Index ............................................................................ 91
Setting a start image .................................................... 65
Viewing files on a TV .................................................... 66
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge ............... 67

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1. Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons,
and basic functions for shooting, and how to
transfer files to and from your computer.

Camera layout ............................................... 11


Icons ............................................................... 13
Turning your camera on or off .................... 14
Mini dashboard ............................................. 14

Setting options .............................................. 15


Taking photos ............................................... 16
Zooming ........................................................ 16
Reducing camera shake ............................... 17

Using the Photo Help Guide mode ........... 18


Changing the display type .......................... 19
Transferring files (for Windows) .................. 20
Installing programs ........................................ 20
Connecting the camera to your PC ............... 21
Transferring files to your PC .......................... 22
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 22
Using Samsung Converter ............................ 24
Using Samsung Master ................................. 25

Transferring files (for Mac) ........................... 26


Transferring files to your computer ................ 26
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 26
Camera layout
Flash
Shutter button
Multifunction jack
Mini dashboard (p.14) Accepts USB, A/V cable, or earphones
Mode dial
(See below)
POWER button
Microphone
Lens

AF assist
light/Timer lamp Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover


Insert a memory card and
the battery

Icon Mode Description Icon Mode Description


Take a photo quickly and easily with Take a photo of a person with options to
2 Auto 5 Beauty Shot
minimal settings hide facial imperfections

1 Take a photo with options for a preset


Program Take a photo by setting options 4 Scene
scene
Take a photo with options suitable for
7 Dual IS 3 Movie Record a video
reducing camera shake
Photo Help Listen to MP3s, play videos, and view
8 Get shooting tips and practice shooting 6 Multimedia
Guide text files

Basic functions 11
Camera layout

Speaker
Status lamp
• Blinking: When saving a photo, recording a voice memo,
being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus
• Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus

Display

(See below)

Button Function Button Function


• Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. In Shooting mode While setting
• Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as Navigation
(Left: e,
[e] Change the flash option Move left
Zoom thumbnails in Playback mode.
Right: t, [t] Change the timer option Move right
• Adjust volume in Playback mode or
Up: w, [w] Change the display option Move up
Multimedia mode. Down: r)
[r] Change the macro option Move down
E Apply effect on your file.
• Access options or menus.
MENU/OK
• Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
• Access options in Shooting mode.
Fn • Enter Playback mode.
• Delete files in Playback mode.
y • Print files after connecting the camera to a
PictBridge-compatible printer.
• Prevent camera shake in Shooting mode.
OIS
• Lock the buttons in Multimedia mode.

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Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the selected mode or options you set.
B. Icons on the left
Icon Description
A
Face detection
Photo style
Colour
C
Flash
Timer
Auto focus
Contrast
Sharpness
B
Voice Mute
Saturation
A. Information Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
Icon Description
C. Icons on the right
Selected shooting mode
Zoom ratio Icon Description
Available number of photos Photo resolution
Available recording time Video resolution
Internal memory Photo quality
Memory card inserted Frame rate
: Fully charged : Partially charged Metering option
: Charging needed Burst type
Voice memo ISO speed
Auto focus frame White balance
Camera shake Exposure
Current date and time Long time shutter

Basic functions 13
Turning your camera on or off
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Mini dashboard
While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the
remaining capacity of the battery and memory card.

• When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment,


condensation can form on the gauges.
• If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service
centre.
• The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display
may show different capacities.
In Playback mode
Press [y] to view stored files.

Press and hold [y] to mute camera sounds.

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Setting options
You can set options by pressing [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn] and using the navigation buttons ([e], [t], [w], [r]).

1 Press [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn]. E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode

2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1.
menu.
• To move left or right, press [e] or [t].
• To move up or down, press [w] or [r].

SIZE
2 Press [Fn].

3 Press [w] or [r] and then [e] or [t] to set the white
balance.

3 Press [MENU/OK] to confirm the highlighted option or


menu. WHITE BALANCE Daylight

Going back to the previous menu


4 Press [MENU/OK].
Press [E], [Fn], or [MENU/OK] again to go back to the previous
menu.

Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

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Taking photos
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2. Zooming
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera
has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can
zoom in up to 25 times.
Push or push and hold [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push
or push and hold [Zoom] down to zoom out.
2 Align your subject in the frame. Zoom in

Zoom out

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

• Green: In focus
• Red: Out of focus

4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

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Taking photos

Digital zoom Reducing camera shake


If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Reduce camera shake optically by pressing [OIS] in Shooting mode.
digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the When you use the OIS function, the OIS icon is displayed.
digital zoom.

Optical range Zoom indicator

Digital range

• The digital zoom is not available when using 7, 6, 5,


4 (in some scenes), and 3 modes and when used with
Face detection.
• It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom. • OIS may not function properly when:
• The focus area will be set to Center AF when using the digital - you move your camera to follow a moving subject
zoom. - you use digital zoom
- there is too much camera shake
- the shutter speed is slow
(e.g., when you select Nightscene in the 4 mode)
- the battery is low
- you take a close-up shot
• 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 you use a tripod.
• OIS is not available in the 3 mode.

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Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn to get better photos and videos.

1 Rotate the mode dial to 8. 4 Press [t] to view a topic.


• Press [w] or [r] to display the previous or next screen.

To use flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly
to display the Flash icon
(lightning shape) on the screen.

2 Press [w] or [r] to select a menu.

PHOTO HELP GUIDE Back Practice


Features to use when the image is out of focus

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Features to counter camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Press [t] to practice.
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colours • Press [e] to go back to the previous menu.
• While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.
Move Next

3 Press [t] and select a submenu.

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Changing the display type
Press [w] repeatedly to change the display type for Shooting and Press [w] once or twice to display or hide the description for the
Playback modes. selected shooting option.

SIZE
Set the photo size.

Display every piece of information


about shooting

In Playback mode
In Shooting mode
Press [w] to:
Press [w] once or twice to:
• display information about the current photo
• display all information about shooting • hide information about the current file
• hide information about shooting, except the available number • hide information about the current photo, except the shooting
of photos settings and captured date

Basic functions 19
Transferring files (for Windows)
Transfer photos, videos, voice memo that you stored on the camera to your PC or transfer multimedia files to the camera so that you can play or
view them on the camera. Use the supplied USB cable after installing any programs you need from the CD.

Installing programs Programs contained on the CD

Item Requirements
Hardware and software requirements
Samsung Master Edit photos and videos.
Item Requirements Samsung Converter* Convert videos so that they can be played
Pentium III 500MHz or better on the camera.
CPU
(Pentium III 800MHz or better recommended) Adobe Reader View the user manual.
RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) * Files may not be converted if there is no proper codec. Install a multi-codec
OS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista (full version of the latest K-Lite Codec recommended). Install Samsung
Converter again after installing the multi-codec.
Hard disk * Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program.
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
capacity
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
Others • 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible
monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)
• Microsoft Direct X 9.0 or later

• Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported


may void your warranty.
• For 64-bit Editions of Windows XP and Vista, the programs may not
work properly.

Basic functions 20
Transferring files (for Windows)

1 Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive. Connecting the camera to your PC


Once you connect your camera to your PC, the camera will be
2 When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung recognised as a removable disk.
Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC
with the USB cable.

1 Plug the USB cable into the camera and your PC.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S)
into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your
files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

3 Select programs to install and follow the onscreen


instructions.

4 Click OK to complete the installation.

2 Turn on the camera.

3 Select Computer and press [MENU/OK].

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Transferring files (for Windows)

Disconnecting the device (for Windows XP) Transferring multimedia files to the camera
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is
similar. Requirements
1 Wait until your PC stops reading from the camera. Your camera will support the following file types.
• If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it is off.
Multimedia
Supported type
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC mode

screen. • File type: MP3 (MPEG -1/2/2.5 Layer 3)


MP3
• Bit rate: 48 ~ 320Kbps (including VBR)
PMP File type: PMP SDC*
• File type: TXT (smaller than 10 MB)
3 Click the pop-up message. • Encoding type
4 Remove the USB cable. - Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later),
Unicode / Unicode (Big-Endian) / UTF-8
(Windows 2000 / XP)
Text Viewer
- Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16)
• Language**: English, Korean, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese,
Transferring files to your PC Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,
1 Connect the camera to your PC. (see 'Connecting the Finnish, Bahasa, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish
camera to your PC') * A file type that is converted with Samsung Converter (p. 24)
** Subject to change without prior notice
2 On your PC, select My Computer “ Removable Disk
“ DCIM “ 100SSCAM. • Duplicating multimedia files may violate copyright laws.
• Without permission of the manufacturer, you cannot duplicate,
3 Select files and drag or save them to the PC. modify and/or distribute any part or all MP3 or PMP files provided in
the internal memory.

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Transferring files (for Windows)

Transferring multimedia files to the camera


4 Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.
1 Connect the camera to your PC. (p. 21) • MP3 files to MP3 folder
• SDC files to PMP folder
2 On your PC, select My Computer “ Removable Disk. • TXT files to TEXT folder

3 Create new folders named ‘MP3,’ ‘PMP,’ and ‘TEXT.’

• Multimedia files cannot be played or viewed if the folder names are


incorrect.
• Subfolders nested directly within the MP3, PMP and TEXT folders
can be created. Files saved in deeply-nested subfolders may not be
played or viewed.
• You can save up to 200 files or 100 subfolders in each folder up to
200 total files and subfolders in combination.
• File names or folder names with more than 120 characters (60
characters for 2-byte languages, such as Chinese or Korean) will
not appear on the playlist.

Basic functions 23
Transferring files (for Windows)

Using Samsung Converter


Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For details, see the Help menu.

Add video files


(AVI, WMV, ASF,
MPG [MPEG1])

Preview

Cropping slider
Move to the point where you want
the video to begin or end.

Pause/resume playback
Add subtitles Set the frame size and rate
or the file size to be divided by

Specify the folder


path and file name
for the converted file

Start converting

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Transferring files (for Windows)

Using Samsung Master Using the Samsung Master Interface


You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. View mode
For details, see Help in the program. Click to see details Click to enlarge or reduce
Toolbar Menus about the program the photos in the list
Downloading files using Samsung Master
A window for downloading files automatically appears when the
camera is connected. Select the files you want to download. Click
Next and follow the onscreen instructions.

Double-click
to switch to full-
screen view

The thumbnails of files


(Click files to download.)
Preview
information about
the selected file
The photos in the
selected folder
Change the mode
Select a folder to save Click to download : View : Edit mode for photos : Edit mode for videos
downloaded files the selected files mode

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Transferring files (for Mac)
Once you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the camera automatically. You can transfer files directly from
the camera to the computer without installing any programs.

• Mac OS X version 10.3 or later is supported.


• Supported file types and languages are the same as the Windows version. (p.22)
• To use PMP files, you must first convert the files using Samsung Converter on a Windows computer.

Transferring files to your computer Transferring multimedia files to the camera


1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the 1 Connect the camera to a Macintosh computer with the
USB cable. USB cable.

2 Turn on your camera. 2 Turn on your camera.


• The computer recognises the camera automatically and a • The computer recognises the camera automatically and a
removable disk icon will be displayed. removable disk icon will be displayed.

3 Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 Double-click the removable disk icon.

4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer. 4 Create new folders named ‘MP3,’ ‘PMP,’ and ‘TEXT.’

5 Transfer multimedia files to your computer.


• MP3 files to MP3 folder
• SDC files to PMP folder
• TXT files to TEXT folder

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2. Extended functions

2. Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode


and how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting modes .............................................28


2 Using the Auto mode ...........................28
4 Using the Scene mode......................28
7Using the Dual IS mode ......................29
5 Using the Beauty Shot mode .....................30
1 Using the Program mode ............................31
3 Recording a video .....................................32
Tips for getting a clearer photo........................33
Recording voice memos ...............................35
Recording a voice memo ................................35
Adding a voice memo to a photo ....................35
Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

2 Using the Auto mode 6 Press [MENU/OK].


Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings.
7 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2.
8 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.
to focus.
9 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Adjusting the exposure


If you select Nightscene, you can catch brief flashes of light as
4 Using the Scene mode curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value
Take a photo with options for a preset scene.
to prevent overexposure.
1 Rotate the mode dial to 4.
1 Press [Fn].
2 Press [MENU/OK].
2 Press [w] or [r] to select .
3 Select “ Scene.

4 Press [t].

5 Press [w] or [r] to select a scene.


• If you select Nightscene, you can adjust the aperture value
and shutter speed.

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Shooting modes

3 Press [w] or [r] to select an option. 7Using the Dual IS mode


Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and
Digital Image Stabilisation functions.

LONG TIME SHUTTER


AUTO Aperture value
AUTO Before correction After correction
Shutter speed

4 Press [e] or [t] to select the aperture value or shutter 1 Rotate the mode dial to 7.
speed. 2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be
to focus.
adjusted automatically.
3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
• Hold your camera still while ‘Capturing!’ is displayed on the
5 Press [MENU/OK]. screen.

• The digital zoom will not work in this mode.


It is a good idea to use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
• The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light
source that is brighter than fluorescent light.
. • If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
• Press [OIS] to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes.

Extended functions 29
Shooting modes

5 Using the Beauty Shot mode Adjusting the brightness of the face
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 Press [MENU/OK].
1 Rotate the mode dial to 5.
2 Select “ Face Tone.
2 Adjust the brightness of the face and facial imperfection.
3 Press [t].
(see 'Adjusting the brightness of the face' and 'Adjusting
facial imperfections') 4 Press [w] or [r] to select a brightness level.
• As the number increases, the face appears brighter.
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus. RECORDING

4
Face Detection
Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Face Tone Level 1
Face Retouch Level 2
Foucs Area Level 3
Voice Memo
Voice Record
Back Set

5 Press [MENU/OK].

6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

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Shooting modes

Adjusting facial imperfections 1 Using the Program mode


1 Press [MENU/OK]. Take a photo by setting options.

2 Select “ Face Retouch. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1.

3 Press [t]. 2 Set options.


(For a list of options, refer to Chapter 3 'Shooting
4 Press [w] or [r] to select a retouch level. options.')
• As the number increases, the face appears clearer.
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
RECORDING
to focus.

4
Face Detection
Face Tone Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Face Retouch Level 1
Foucs Area Level 2
Voice Memo Level 3
Voice Record
Back Set

5 Press [MENU/OK].

6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

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Shooting modes

3 Recording a video Setting sound options

1 Rotate the mode dial to 3. 1 Press [MENU/OK].

2 Set a frame rate or sound option. 2 Select “ Voice Mute.

3 Set other options. 3 Press [t].


(For options, refer to Chapter 3 'Shooting options.')
4 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.
4 Press [Shutter]. Option Description
Off Record a video without sound.
5 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Zoom Mute Record a video without sound while zooming.
The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while On Record a video with sound.
recording a video.

5 Press [MENU/OK].

6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.


Setting the frame rate
A frame rate is the number of frames per second. As the frame rate
increases, action appears more natural, but the file size is increased. Pausing while recording

1 Press [Fn]. The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video.
With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as a single
2 Press [w] or [r] to select FRAME RATE. video.

3 Press [e] or [t] to select a frame rate. Press [r] to pause while recording.
• Press [r] again to resume.
4 Press [MENU/OK].

Extended functions 32
Shooting modes

Tips for getting a clearer photo Reducing camera shake

Holding your camera correctly • Press [OIS] to reduce camera shake optically.
(p.17)
• Select the 7 mode to reduce camera
Make sure nothing is shake both optically and digitally. (p.29)
blocking the lens.

When is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
When shooting in the dark,
avoid setting the flash option to
(Slow Sync) or (Off). The
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the aperture remains open longer
focal point. Focus and exposure and it may be harder to hold the
will be adjusted automatically. camera still.
• Use a tripod or set the flash
option to (Fill In). (p.41)
• Set ISO speed options.
Camera shake
(p. 42)
The aperture value and shutter speed
are automatically set.

Focus frame
• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if
displayed in green.
• Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Extended functions 33
Shooting modes

Preventing your subject from being out of focus


• It is hard to get your subject in focus when: Use the focus lock
- there is little contrast between the subject and background (When Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is
your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the
background.) composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter]
- the light source behind the subject is too bright completely to take your photo.
- your subject is shiny
- your subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
- the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame

• When you take photos in low light • When subjects are moving fast

Turn the flash on. Use Continuous or


(p. 41) Motion Capture. (p. 50)

Extended functions 34
Recording voice memos
Record a voice memo that you can play back at any time or 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


1 In Shooting mode (except 3), press [MENU/OK]. 1 In Shooting mode (except 3), press [MENU/OK].

2 Select “ Voice Record. 2 Select “ Voice Memo.

3 Press [MENU/OK]. 3 Press [t].

4 Press [Shutter] to record. 4 Press [w] or [r] to select On.

5 Press [MENU/OK].

6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

7 Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.


• You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.

8
Stop Pause
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
• Press [r] to pause or resume recording. • Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
• You can record a voice memo up to 10 hours.

5 Press [Shutter] to stop.

6 Press [MENU/OK] to switch to Shooting mode.

Extended functions 35
3. Shooting Options Learn about the various options you can set in
Shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality .............. 37


Selecting a resolution .................................... 37
Selecting a quality ......................................... 38

Using the timer .............................................. 39


Shooting in the dark ..................................... 41
Preventing red-eye ........................................ 41
Using the flash .............................................. 41
Adjusting the ISO speed ................................ 42

Changing the camera’s focus .................... 43


Using macro .................................................. 43
Using auto focus ........................................... 43
Adjusting the focus area ................................ 44

Using face detection .................................... 45


Adjusting brightness and colour ............... 47
Adjusting the exposure manually ................... 47
Compensating for backlighting ...................... 47
Changing the metering mode ........................ 48
Selecting a light source (White balance) ....... 48

Using burst modes ....................................... 50


Improving your photos ................................ 51
Applying photo styles .................................... 51
Applying colour ............................................. 51
Adjusting your photos ................................... 52
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution 217543 When recording a video:

As you increase the resolution, your photo or video has more pixels in 1 In the 3 mode, press [Fn].
it, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen.
When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. 2 Press [w] or [r] to select SIZE.

When taking a photo: 3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.


Option Description
1 In Shooting mode (except for 3), press [Fn].
640x480 Play back on a TV.
2 Press [w] or [r] to select SIZE. 320x240 Post on a web page.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
Option Description 4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
3648x2736 Print on A2 paper.
3648x2432 Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
3584x2016 Print on A3 paper in panorama ratio (16:9).
3072x2304 Print on A3 paper.
2592x1944 Print on A4 paper.
2048x1536 Print on A5 paper.
1024x768 Attach to an email.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].

Shooting Options 37
Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a quality 21754


Photos you take are compressed and saved in a JPG format. The
higher quality you select, the better photos you will get, but the file
size will also increase.

1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].

2 Press [w] or [r] to select QUALITY.

3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.


Option Description
Super Fine Super fine quality
Fine Fine quality
Normal Normal quality

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].

Shooting Options 38
Using the timer 217543

1 In Shooting mode, press [t] repeatedly to change the 2 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
timer option. • The AF-assist light/Timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo after the specified time.

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Option Description
• Press [t] to cancel the timer.
(10 Sec) Take a photo in 10 seconds. • When Smile Shot or Blink Detection is set, the timer is not
(2 Sec) Take a photo in 2 seconds. available.

Take a photo in 10 seconds and take


(Double)
another in 2 seconds.
Detect your movement and then take a
(Motion Timer)
photo.
To turn off the timer, press [t] repeatedly until no timer icon is
displayed.

Shooting Options 39
Using the timer

Using Motion Timer


5 Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/Timer lamp
1 Press [t] repeatedly until is displayed. is blinking.
• 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
pressing [Shutter].

4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate


the timer.
• The AF-assist light/Timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when
the camera detects you.

Motion Timer may not work when:


• you are more than 3 m away from the camera
• your movements are too subtle
• there is too much light or backlight

The detection range


of Motion Timer

Shooting Options 40
Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye 2154 Using the flash 2154
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red Use the flash when taking photos in the dark.
glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select (Red Eye) or
(Red Eye Fix). In Shooting mode, press [e] repeatedly to change the flash
option.

Option Description
The flash fires when the subject or background
(Auto)
is dark.
• The flash fires when the subject or
(Red Eye)* background is dark.
• The camera reduces red-eye.
• The flash always fires.
(Fill In)
• Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

Shooting Options 41
Shooting in the dark

Option Description Adjusting the ISO speed 1


• The flash fires and the shutter stays open ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined
longer.
by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The
(Slow Sync) • Select this in the evening or in the dark.
higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera
• It is a good idea to use a tripod to prevent
becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo
your photos from blurring.
without using the flash.
• The flash will not fire.
(Off) • Camera shake warning ( ) is displayed in 1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
the dark.
• The flash fires when the subject or 2 Press [w] or [r] to select ISO.
(Red Eye Fix)*
background is dark.
• The camera corrects red-eye through its 3 Press [e] or [t] to select an ISO speed option.
advanced software analysis. 4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the • The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may
flash fires a second time. get.
• When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
• Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self • When you set the ISO speed to 3200, the resolution will be set
Portrait or Blink Detection. to .
• Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 87)
• If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may
appear on your photo.

Shooting Options 42
Changing the camera’s focus
Using macro 2173 Using auto focus 2173
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your
insects. distance from the subject.

In Shooting mode, press [r] repeatedly to change the


focus distance option.

Option Description
Focus on a subject farther than 8 cm
• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. (Auto Macro)
(farther than 50 cm, while using zoom).
• Turn the flash off if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
Focus on a subject between 8 to 80 cm
(Macro)
(between 50 and 80 cm, while using zoom).
(Super Macro) Focus on a subject between 3 to 8 cm.
• To focus on a subject farther than 80 cm, press [r] repeatedly until no
focus distance icon is displayed.
• The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting Options 43
Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area 2 1 7 5 4


You can get clearer or photos by selecting an appropriate focus area
according to your subject's location in the scene.

1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK].

2 Select “ Focus Area.

3 Press [t].

4 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.


Option Description
Focus on the centre (suitable when
Center AF
subjects are located in the centre).
Focus on one or more of nine possible
Multi AF
areas.

5 Press [MENU/OK].

Shooting Options 44
Using face detection 21754

If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically Option Description
detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
Take photos of yourself. The focus distance
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos conveniently by
will be set to close-up, and your camera will
using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture
emit a beep.
a smiling face.

1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK].

2 Select “ Face Detection.


Self
3 Press [t]. Portrait

4 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.


When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter]
Option Description to take a photo.
Your camera automatically detects human
faces (up to ten human faces). To turn the beep on or off, select Self
Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 78)

The camera automatically releases the


shutter when it detects a smiling face.

Face
Detection
The closest face appears in a white focus Smile Shot
frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray
focus frames.
When your subject
• The closer you are to the subject, the smiles broadly, your
quicker your camera will detect faces. camera can detect
• If your camera fails to detect a face, it the smile more easily.
will focus in the centre.

Shooting Options 45
Using face detection

Option Description
5 Press [MENU/OK].
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will • Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
take two photos in succession.
• 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)
- it is too bright or too dark
Blink - the subject is not facing the camera
Detection - the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
• Hold your camera still while
'Capturing!' is displayed on the • Face detection is not available when using a photo style, colour,
screen. staturation, or the digital zoom.
• When 'Picture taken with eyes • When Smile Shot or Blink Detection is set, the timer is not
closed' message appears, take available.
another photo. • When you use the face detection option, the focus area will be set
to Center AF.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting Options 46
Adjusting brightness and colour
Adjusting the exposure manually 173 Compensating for backlighting 1
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast
too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to
a better photo. appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance
(ACB) option.

Darker (-) Neutral Brighter (+)

1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. Without ACB With ACB

2 Press [w] or [r] to select .


1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK].
3 Press [e] or [t] to adjust the exposure.
2 Select “ ACB.
4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
3 Press [t].
• Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You
may need to change the exposure value to avoid overexposure or
4 Press [w] or [r] to select On.
• To deactivate, select Off.
underexposure.
• If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB
(Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different
5 Press [MENU/OK].
exposures: normal, underexposed, overexposed. (p. 50)
• The ACB feature is always on in the 2 and 7 mode.
• This feature is not available when Continuous, Motion Capture,
or AEB is in use.

Shooting Options 47
Adjusting brightness and colour

Changing the metering mode 173 Selecting a light source


The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the (White balance) 1 7 3
quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light
depending on the metering mode you select. source. If you want the colour of your photo to be the same as what
1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. you see, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
2 Press [w] or [r] to select METERING.

3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.


Option Description
• Your camera divides the scene into several
areas, and then measures the light intensity
Multi
of each area. (Auto WB) (Daylight)
• Suitable for general photos.
• Your camera measures only the light
intensity of the very centre of the frame.
• If a subject is not in the centre of the scene,
Spot
your photo may come out too bright or
dark.
• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
(Cloudy) (Tungsten)
• Your camera averages the meter reading of
Center
the entire frame with emphasis placed on
the centre.
1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
Weighted
• Suitable for photos with subjects in the
centre of the frame.
2 Press [w] or [r] to select WHITE BALANCE.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].

Shooting Options 48
Adjusting brightness and colour

3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option. Defining your own white balance setting

Option Description 1 Select from the white balance options.


Use automatic settings depending on
 Auto WB
the lighting conditions. 2 Aim the camera lens at a piece of white paper.
Select when taking outdoor photos on
Daylight
a sunny day.
Select when taking outdoor photos on a
Cloudy
cloudy day or in shadows.
Select when shooting under a daylight
Fluorescent_H fluorescent or three-way fluorescent
light.
Select when shooting under white White paper
Fluorescent_L
fluorescent light.

Tungsten
Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
3 Press [Shutter].

Measure : SH Use your pre-defined settings.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].

Shooting Options 49
Using burst modes 14

It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture Option Description


natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In • Take three photos with different
these cases, select one of the burst modes. exposures: normal, underexposed, and
overexposed.
AEB
• It is best to use a tripod because it takes
some time to save photos taken with
AEB.
The options you can select vary depending on the shooting mode.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].


1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
• You cannot set the ACB option or use the flash and timer unless
2 Press [w] or [r] to select DRIVE. you select Single.
• When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to VGA
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option. and the ISO speed will be set to Auto.
Option Description
Single Take a single photo.
• While [Shutter] is fully pressed down, the
camera takes photos continuously.
Continuous • The maximum number of photos
depends on the capacity of your memory
card.
• While [Shutter] is fully pressed down, the
camera takes VGA photos (5 photos per
Motion
second; maximum of 30 photos).
Capture
• The camera automatically shows you the
photos just taken and then saves them.

Shooting Options 50
Improving your photos
Applying photo styles 213 Applying colour 143
Apply different style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Apply different effects to your photos, such as B/W, Sepia, or Blue.

Soft Vivid Forest


B/W Sepia Blue
1 In Shooting mode, press [E].
1 In Shooting mode, press [E].
2 Press [e], [t], [w], or [r] to select .
2 Select “ .
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
4 Press [MENU/OK] or [E]. • Select to define your own RGB tone.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [E].

Shooting Options 51
Improving your photos

Defining your own RGB tone Adjusting your photos 1

1 Select from the effect options. Adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of your photos.

2 Press [w] or [r] to select a colour. 1 In Shooting mode, press [E].

2 Select .
Color
3 Press [w] or [r] to select an adjustment option:
• : Saturation
• : Contrast
Red • : Sharpness
Green
Move Set Blue
4 Press [e] or [t] to adjust saturation, contrast, or
sharpness.
Saturation options
3 Press [e] or [t] to adjust the amount of the selected
Option Description
colour. (-: less or +: more)
- Decrease the saturation.
4 Press [MENU/OK] or [E]. + Increase the saturation.

• Select if you want to use face detection options.


• If you select a photo style (except for ), this feature is not Contrast options
available.
Option Description
- Decrease the colour and brightness.
+ Increase the colour and brightness.

Shooting Options 52
Improving your photos

Sharpness options
Option Description
Soften the edges on your photos. This option is
-
suitable for editing the photos on your PC.
Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your
+ photos. This may also increase the noise on your
photos.

Select the central point if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for
printing).

5 Press [MENU/OK] or [E].

If you select a photo style (except for ), this feature is not


available.

Shooting Options 53
4. Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will
also learn how to connect your camera to your
photo printer or TV.

Playing back ................................................. 55


Starting Playback mode ................................ 55
Viewing photos ............................................. 58
Playing a video .............................................. 60
Playing voice memos .................................... 60
Editing a photo .............................................. 61
Resizing photos ............................................ 61
Rotating a photo ........................................... 61
Editing colour ................................................ 61
Correcting exposure problems ...................... 62
Creating a print order .................................... 63
Setting a start image .................................... 65
Viewing files on a TV .................................... 66
Printing photos with a photo printer .......... 67
Playing back
Starting Playback mode Display in Playback mode
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera. For photos
1 In Playback mode, press [y]. Folder name – File name
• The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be
displayed.
Print order has
• If the camera is off, it will turn on. been set (DPOF)

2 Press [e] or [t] to scroll through files. Protected file


• Press and hold to view files quickly. Photo includes
a voice memo
If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your
memory card.

Information

For videos

Protected file

Play Capture

Playback/Editing 55
Playing back

Viewing files as thumbnails Protecting files


Scan through files using thumbnails. Protect your files from accidential deletion.
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to start the thumbnail
view (push [Zoom] up to cancel the thumbnail view).
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].

2 Select “ Protect.

3 Press [t].

Selected 4 Select Select and press [MENU/OK].


• To protect all files, select All “ Lock and skip to step 6.

5 Select the file you want to protect and push up or down


[Zoom].
• will appear on the left.
• Push [Zoom] up or down again to cancel.
To Do this
Scan through files Press [w], [r], [e], or [t].
Delete the selected file Press [Fn] and select Yes.

Unlock Set

6 Press [MENU/OK].

Playback/Editing 56
Playing back

Deleting files
4 Press [MENU/OK] and select Yes.
Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected
files. 5 Press [MENU/OK].

To delete a single file:


To delete all files:
1 In Playback mode, press [Fn].
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].
2 Press [w] or [r] to select Yes.
2 Select “ Delete.
3 Press [MENU/OK].
3 Press [t].

To delete selected files: 4 Select All, and press [MENU/OK].


• To delete selected files, select Select.
1 In Playback mode, press [Fn].
5 Select Yes and press [MENU/OK].
2 Push [Zoom] up to select the current file.

3 Press [e] or [t] and push [Zoom] up again to select


other files. Restoring photos from the recycle bin
If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the
recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. (p. 79) 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. The recycle bin will hold
up to 10 MB of files. Once you exceed the 10 MB limit, files will be
automatically deleted (the oldest file in the recycle bin will be deleted
Seleted first).
Select Delete
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].

Playback/Editing 57
Playing back

2 Select “ Recycle Bin and press [t]. Viewing photos


Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.
3 Select Recycle Folder and press [MENU/OK].
• The restoration starts.
Enlarging a photo
• This function does not work for videos or voice memos. In Playback mode, push or push and hold [Zoom] up to
• It may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function. enlarge a photo (push or push and hold [Zoom] down to
• If you format the internal memory or memory card, all files in the reduce a photo).
recycle folder will be deleted.
Enlarged area

Zoom ratio (The maximum zoom


ratio may vary depending on the
Copying files to a memory card resolution.)
You can copy files saved in the internal memory to a memory card.

1 In Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].

2 Select “ Copy To Card and press [t]. Trim


3 Select Yes and press [MENU/OK].
To Do this
Move the enlarged area Press [e], [t], [w], or [r].
Press [MENU/OK] (it will be saved as
Crop the enlarged photo
a new file).

Playback/Editing 58
Playing back

Starting a slide show Option Description


You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. • Set the interval between photos.
• This is available when Off, Basic, or Classic is
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].
Interval
selected in the Effect option.
• When used with Effect options other than Off,
2 Select . Basic, or Classic, the interval will be set to 1
3 Select a slide show effect option and press [t]. sec.
• Select a background audio.
• Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effect.
• Select My Music to use the MP3s stored
Music
in the memory card or internal memory as a
MULTI SLIDE SHOW background audio.
Show Start
Images All
Effect Off 4 Set the slide show effect and press [MENU/OK].
Interval 1sec
Music Off 5 Select Show Start and press [t].

Move Change 6 Select Play and press [MENU/OK].


• To loop the slide show, select Repeat Play and press
Option Description [MENU/OK].
Set the photos you want to view as a slide show. • Press [r] to pause or resume the slide show.
• All: View all photos in a slide show.
Images • Date: View photos captured on a specific date
in a slide show.
• Select: View selected photos in a slide show.
• Select a transition effect.
Effect
• Select Off for no effect.

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Playing back

Playing a video Playing voice memos


You can play a video or capture an image from a video.
Playing a voice memo
1 In Playback mode, select a video and press [r].
1 In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [r].

Elapsed time
Elapsed time
Pause
Pause Stop
2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
Press To 2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
[Zoom] up or down Adjust volume. Press To

[e] Skip backward. [Zoom] up or down Adjust volume.


[t] Skip forward. [e] Skip backward.
[r] Pause or resume playback. [t] Skip forward.
[E] Capture an image. [r] Pause or resume playback.
[MENU/OK] Stop.
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 added to a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo including a voice memo


and press [r].
• Press [r] to pause or resume playback.

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Editing a photo
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eye, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.

Resizing photos Editing colour


You can reduce the size of a photo and save it as a new file or set a Apply a different colour tone to the photo, such as B/W, Sepia, or
photo as a start image which will be displayed when the camera is Blue and save it as a new file.
switched on.

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].

2 Select .

3 Press [w] or [r] to select a resolution.


• To save as a start image, select . (p.65)
• To save as a skin of the MP3 player, select . (p.75) B/W Sepia Blue

4 Press [MENU/OK]. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].

2 Select .

3 Press [w] or [r] to select a colour tone.


• Select to define your own RGB tone.
Rotating a photo (see 'Defining your own RGB tone')
1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].
4 Press [MENU/OK].
2 Select .

3 Press [w] or [r] to select a rotation or reverse option.

4 Press [MENU/OK].

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Editing a photo

Defining your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problems


1 Select from the colour options. Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or
saturation; remove red-eye; or hide facial imperfections. Edited
2 Press [w] or [r] to select a colour. photos will be saved as new files.

Custom Color Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].

Red 2 Select “ .
Green
3 Press [MENU/OK].
Back Set Blue

3 Press [e] or [t] to adjust the amount of the selected


Removing red-eye
colour.

4 Press [MENU/OK]. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].

2 Select “ .

3 Press [MENU/OK].

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Editing a photo

Hiding facial imperfections Creating a print order


1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E]. Define which photos to be printed and information about the number
of copies or paper size.
2 Select “ .

3
• The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF
Press [e] or [t] to adjust a level. (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print out photos directly
• As the number increases, the face becomes clearer. through a PictBridge-compatible printer at home.
• The wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so
4 Press [MENU/OK]. check whether or not they are wide images when ordering prints.
• You cannot set a DPOF for the photos stored in the internal
memory.

Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].


1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press
[MENU/OK].
2 Select .
2 Select “ DPOF.
3 Press [w] or [r] to select an adjustment option.
3 Press [t].
• : Brightness
• : Contrast 4 Select DPOF options and press [t].
• : Saturation Option Description

4 Press [e] or [t] to adjust a level. (-: less or +: more)


Standard
Select photos to be printed.
• Select: print the current photo only.
5 Press [MENU/OK]. • All Pics: print all photos in the memory card.
Index* Select whether to print the photos as thumbnails.

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Editing a photo

Option Description
Specify the size of the print.
• Select: specify the print size for the selected
Size
photo.
• All Pics: specify the print size for all photos.
* You can print multiple photos with DPOF on one sheet.

5 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.

6 Press [MENU/OK].

You can print specific-sized photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible


printers.

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Setting a start image
Set a start image to be displayed when the camera is turned on.

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [E].

2 Select “ .

3 Press [MENU/OK].

4 Press [MENU/OK] again.

5 Select “ Start Image.

6 Press [t].

7 Press [w] or [r] to select the start image you have


set.

8 Press [MENU/OK].

• Only one start image will be saved in the internal memory.


• If you select a new photo as a start image or reset your camera, the
current image will be deleted.
• A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be set as a start image.

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Viewing files on a TV
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A/V cable.

1 Select a video signal output according to your country or 6 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your
region. (p. 80) camera.

2 Turn off your camera and TV. • Digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear on
some TVs.
3 Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.
• The images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending
on your TV settings.
• You can capture a photo or video while the camera is connected
to a TV.

4 Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using


the TV remote control.

5 Turn on your camera and press [y].

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Printing photos with a photo printer
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.

1 With the printer on, connect your camera with the USB Option Description

cable. Date Print Set to print the date.


File Name Set to print the name of the file.
Reset Reset the print settings.

Some options are not supported by some printers.

5 Press [y] to print.


2 Press [POWER] or [y] to turn on your camera. • Press [e] to cancel printing.

3 Select Printer and press [MENU/OK].

4 Press [e] or [t] to select a photo.


• Press [MENU/OK] to print all photos or set print options.
Option Description
Select whether to print the current photo or all
Images
photos.
Size Specify the size of the print.
Layout Create thumbnail prints.
Type Select a type of paper.
Quality Set the printing quality.

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5. Multimedia Learn to use Multimedia modes: MP3 mode,
PMP mode, and Text Viewer mode.

Using Multimedia mode .............................. 69

Using the MP3 mode ................................... 71


Playing music files ......................................... 71

Using the PMP mode .................................. 73

Using the Text Viewer mode ...................... 74

Multimedia mode settings menu ............... 75


Using Multimedia mode
In Multimedia mode, you can listen to MP3s, play videos, or view text files.
Before using Multimedia mode, you should transfer files to your camera or memory card. (p. 20)

1 Plug the supplied earphones into the Multifunction jack 4 Press [MENU/OK].
(optional).
5 Select Open to select a file to play.
• Select Resume to open the last file played in the MP3 mode
or resume the last video or text file.

6 Press [w] or [r] to select a file to play.

7 Press [MENU/OK].

2 Rotate the mode dial to 6. • Files will be listed by date they were saved.
• File names in unsupported languages will appear as “_ _ _ _ __ _.”
• If there are more than 100 files in the folder or several large files, it
may take longer to access a mode.
• Power save mode will not be active during playback except when
viewing text files with AUTO SCROLL or MP3 BGM off.
• The camera will enter Power save mode when you perform no
operations for 15 seconds in the MP3 mode.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select a mode.
• : MP3
• : PMP
• : TextViewer

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Using Multimedia mode

Locking the buttons Deleting multimedia files


You can lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted camera operations
during playback. Press and hold [OIS] to lock or unlock the buttons.
1 Press [y] while video or MP3 file is being played or text
file is being viewed.
• Even though you lock the buttons, you can still operate [POWER] 2 Press [w] or [r] to select a file.
and use the USB cable.
• Press any button to turn on the screen in Power save mode. 3 Press [Fn].

4 Select Yes and press [MENU/OK].

You can also delete all files of the selected mode. (p.75)
Switching to another Multimedia mode

1 Press [MENU/OK] while a video or MP3 file is being


played or text file is being viewed.

2 Select 6.

3 Press [w] or [r] to select a mode.

Multimedia
MP3
PMP
Textviewer

Move Exit

4 Press [MENU/OK].

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Using the MP3 mode
Playing music files 2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
1 Access the MP3 mode and play a file. (p. 69) Press To
[Zoom] up or down Adjust volume
[E] Change the equaliser type
[w] Mute or unmute sound
[e] Skip backward
Play time [t] Skip forward
File name AAA Bit rate [MENU/OK] Change the MP3 mode settings
Play mode
[r] Pause or resume playback
Volume
• Open the playlist
Icon Description [y]
• Return to the player screen
MP3 mode
Remaining battery capacity
Buttons locked
About VBR
Equaliser type
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is an encoding method that keeps music at a
Muted
stable quality level by adjusting the compression rate according to the
complexity of the encoded audio.

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Using the MP3 mode

Taking photos while listening to music Starting a slide show while listening to music
(Available when using a memory card)
1 Press [MENU/OK] during playback.
1 Press [Shutter] during playback.
2 Select “ INTERVAL.
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus. SLIDE SHOW
SHOW START PLAY
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. INTERVAL 2 sec
• Press [E] to switch to the player screen.

• You cannot set shooting options while listening to music.


• Photos will be taken with the following settings. Move Exit
- Resolution: 3M
- Quality: Fine
- Flash: (Auto) 3 Press [t].
- Focus: (Auto Macro)
• Your MP3 player will not function normally when taking photos.
4 Select an interval between photos and press
[MENU/OK] or [e].

5 Press [r] or [w] to select SHOW START.

6 Press [t].

7 Select an option.
• PLAY: Play a slide show and return to the player screen.
• REPEAT PLAY: Loop the slide show.

8 Press [MENU/OK].
• The slide show will begin.
• Press [E] to return to the play screen.

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Using the PMP mode
1 Access the PMP mode and play a file. (p. 69) 2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
File name Press To
BBB Elapsed time [Zoom] up or down Adjust volume
Volume [w] Mute or unmute sound
• Skip backward
[e]
• Scan backward* (while playing)
• Skip forward
[t]
• Scan forward* (while playing)
[MENU/OK] Change the PMP mode settings

Icon Description [r] Stop or resume playback


PMP mode • Open the playlist
[y]
• Return to the player screen
Remaining battery capacity
* You can scan a file quickly to the point that you want to play. (p. 75)
Buttons locked
Scanning speed • All buttons except for [POWER] will not work in the first and last
2 seconds of the playback.
Equaliser type • Convert subtitle files (.smi) using Samsung Converter to display
Muted subtitles. (p. 24)
• Some videos may be paused during playback and resumed
automatically. It is not a malfunction.

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Using the Text Viewer mode
1 Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. (p.69) 2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
File name Press To
Encoding type* • Go to the previous page
Volume [w]
• Skip 10 pages (press and hold)
This user manual includes detailed Current page/
• Go to the next page
usage instructions for your camera. Number of pages [r]
Please read this manual thoroughly.
• Skip 10 pages (press and hold)
Click a button below for more [MENU/OK] Change the Textviewer mode settings
information.
• Open the file list
[y]
• Return to the text viewer screen
Icon Description
• If text is displayed incorrectly, save it as an ANSI file using a text
Textviewer mode
editor on your computer (such as Notepad for Windows).
Remaining battery capacity • Some characters or symbols may not be displayed correctly.
• Text files that are improperly encoded may be corrupted.
* The encoding type will be displayed as or .
• A file that is bigger than 10 MB may take longer to open or
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) type: you may not open. Divide large files into multiple, smaller files for
have to set the language to match that of the text file. (p. 75) faster access.
• UNI (Unicode) type: you do not have to set the language to
match that of text file.

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Multimedia mode settings menu
* Default
1 Press [MENU/OK] while an MP3 file or a video is being
Available
played or a text file is being viewed. Menu Description
mode

2 Press [e] or [t] to select a menu. Start a slide show while listening to an MP3.
(p. 72)
3 Press [w] or [r] to select an option. Set the length of time to skip when scanning
backward or forward.
4 Press [MENU/OK].
(Normal*, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min,
* Default
10 min)
Available Show or hide the playback controls.
Menu Description
mode • 5 sec*: Hide the playback controls after no
Switch to another Multimedia mode. (p.70) operations for 5 seconds.
• ON: Show the playback controls at all times.
Set to start the last music file played or resume
• OFF: Hide the playback control.
a video or text file.
(OFF*, ON) The subtitles will be displayed regardless of
Set to repeat playback or play files randomly. the setting.
• PLAY ALL*: Play all files in the current folder
once. Set AUTO SCROLL—a delay before scrolling to
• REPEAT ONE: Repeat the current file. the next line of text.
• REPEAT ALL: Repeat all files in the current (OFF*, 1.1 sec, 1.4 sec, 1.7 sec, 2.0 sec,
folder. 2.3 sec)
• SHUFFLE: Play files in the current folder in Play MP3 BGM—music while viewing text files.
random order. • OFF*: Do not play music.
Select a skin for the player screen. • ON: Play the last MP3 file played.
• Default 1*, Default 2: Display a default Select a language to match that of the text file.
image stored in the internal memory.
• User Skin 1, User Skin 2 : Display an Delete all files of a selected Multimedia mode.
image saved as a Start Image or MP3 Skin (No*, Yes)
in the edit menu. (p.61)

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6. Appendix Refer to settings, error messages,
specifications, and maintenance tips.

Camera settings menu ................................ 77


Accessing the settings menu ........................ 77
SOUND .................................................. 78
DISPLAY ................................................ 78
SETTINGS .............................................. 79
Error messages ............................................. 81
Camera maintenance .................................. 82
Cleaning your camera ................................... 82
About memory cards .................................... 83
About the battery .......................................... 84
Before contacting a service centre ............ 85
Camera specifications ................................. 87
Index ............................................................... 91
Camera settings menu
Accessing the settings menu 3 Press [w] or [r] to select a submenu.
1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [MENU/OK].
SOUND
2 Press [e] or [t] to select a menu. Volume Off
Start Sound Off
Shutter Sound Sound1
SOUND Beep Sound Sound1
Volume Off AF Sound On
Start Sound Off Self Portrait On
Shutter Sound Sound1 Move Change
Beep Sound Sound1
AF Sound
Self Portrait
On
On
4 Press [t].
Move Exit
5 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.
Icon Description
6 Press [MENU/OK].
Adjust volume or set beep, shutter, start, AF or self-
portrait sound. (p. 78)
Select an onscreen language, set the date and time,
set a start image, adjust the brightness of the screen,
or set the duration for playing back files or display save
time. (p. 78)
Format the internal memory and memory card, reset to
the default setting, turn the recycle bin on or off, specify
file names, set whether to display the shooting date,
set power save time, select a video output, or turn the
AF-assist light/Timer lamp on or off. (p. 79)

Appendix 77
Camera settings menu

SOUND DISPLAY
* Default * Default
Item Description Item Description
Adjust the volume of any sound. Language Select a language for the display text.
Volume
(Off, Low, Medium*, High) Select a region, set the time and date, and set the
Select a sound to be emitted when turning on date format. (yyyy/mm/dd, Off*, dd/mm/yyyy,
Start Sound your camera. Date&Time mm/dd/yyyy)
(Off*, Sound1, Sound2, Sound3) Select a city to set the local time when using the
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the camera in a different country.
Shutter Sound shutter button.
Set a start image to be displayed when the camera is
(Off, Sound1*, Sound2, Sound3)
switched on.
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the • Off*: Display no start image.
Beep Sound buttons or switching modes. Start Image • Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal
(Off, Sound1*, Sound2, Sound3) memory.
Set to emit a sound when half-pressing the shutter • User Image: Display an image saved as Start
AF Sound Image in the edit menu (p. 65)
button. (Off, On*)
Set to emit a sound when the camera detects • Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Self Portrait Display (Auto, Dark, Normal*, Bright)
your face. (Off, On*)
Bright • Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is
selected.
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image or
Quick View video before returning to Shooting mode.
(Off, 0.5sec*, 1sec, 3sec)
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the
camera switches to Power save mode automatically
Display Save
(press any button to deactivate Power save mode).
(Off*, On)

Appendix 78
Camera settings menu

SETTINGS
* Default * Default
Item Description Item Description
Format the internal memory and the memory card (all Specify how to name files.
files—including the protected files—will be deleted). • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when
(No*, Yes) inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory
card, or deleting all files.
Format When you use a memory card used with cameras
from different manufecturers or a memory card reader,
• Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous
or one formatted on a computer, your camera may file number when inserting a new memory card,
read the card incorrectly. Format the card before formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.
using it.
• The default name of the first folder is 100SSCAM
and the default name of the first file is SDC10001.
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time, File • The file number increases one by one from
Reset language, and video output settings will not be reset). SDC10001 to SDC19999.
(No*, Yes)
• The folder number increases one by one from
100SSCAM to 999SSCAM.
Set the recycle bin option or restore deleted files.
Recycle Bin (Off*, On, Recycle Folder) • The maximum number of files that can be stored in
one folder is 9999.
• Select Recycle Folder to restore files.
• The camera defines file names according to the
Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.
If you change the names of files intentionally, the
camera may not play back the files.

Set whether to display date and time on the photos


when printing. (Off*, Date, Date&Time)
• The date and time will be displayed at the bottom-
right corner of the photo in yellow.
Imprint
• The date and time may not be printed on some
printer models.
• If you select Text in the 4 mode, the date and
time will not be displayed.

Appendix 79
Camera settings menu

* Default
Item Description
Turn off your device when not being used.
(Off, 1min, 3min*, 5min, 10min)
• Your settings will not change after changing the
Power Off battery.
• This will not function when:
- the camera is connected to a PC or printer
- you play a slide show or videos
- you record a voice memo

Set the video signal output according to the TV colour


system of the connected video equipment.
• NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Mexico, etc.
Video Out • PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
Norway, etc.
Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark places.
AF Lamp
(Off, On*)

Appendix 80
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.

Error message Suggested remedies Error message Suggested remedies

• Turn off your camera and turn it on again.


• Remove your memory card and insert it Card Locked! Unlock the memory card.
Card Error!
again.
• Format your memory card. (p. 79)
File names do not match the DCF standard.
Insert a recharged battery or recharge the DCF Full Error Transfer the files on the memory card to your
Low Battery!
battery. PC and format the card. (p. 79)

Take photos or insert a memory card that has


No Image!
some photos.

Low Light! Turn the flash on. (p. 41)

Delete the damaged file or contact a service


File Error!
centre.

Delete unnecessary files or insert a new


Memory Full!
memory card.

Appendix 81
Camera maintenance
Cleaning your camera Camera body
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera lens and display
Use a blower brush to remove dust and 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.

• Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These


may cause damage or malfunctions.
• Do not press the lens cover or use a blower brush on the cover.

Appendix 82
Camera maintenance

About memory cards Memory card capacity


The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting conditions.
Memory cards you can use For 1 GB SD card:
You can use SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Size Super fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS
Capacity), or MMC (MultiMedia Card) memory cards.
188 357 412 - -

Terminal 206 391 557 - -


P 248 469 638 - -
h
o 262 483 645 - -
Write-protect switch t
o 344 638 872 - -
s
Label (front) 533 897 1214 - -
1720 2064 2381 - -
* Approx. Approx.
You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect - - -
V 7’ 58’’ 15’ 13’’
switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or i
d Approx. Approx.
slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when shooting. e - - -
o 28’ 39’’ 52’ 50’’

* The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom. You can record videos
of up to 4GB or 2 hours each.

Appendix 83
Camera maintenance

About the battery Average time


Test conditions
(when the battery is fully charged)
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.
MP3 Approx. 310 min Play files with the screen turned off.

Battery specifications PMP Approx. 230 min Play files with normal playback.
The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ
Mode SLB-10A depending on usage.
Type Lithium-ion battery
Cell capacity 1050 mAh Notes about charging the battery
Voltage 3.7 V • If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted
Charging time Approx. 150 min correctly.
(when the camera is switched off) • Turn off your camera when charging.
• Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10
minutes.
Battery life • Using flash or recording videos uses up the battery quickly. Charge
the battery until the indicator light turns green.
Test conditions • If the indicator light blinks in red or is off, reconnect the cable or
Average time
(when the battery is fully charged)
remove the battery and insert it again.
Take photos under the following • If you charge the battery when it is warm, the indicator light may turn
conditions: in the 2 mode, 10M orange. Charging will start when the battery cools down.
resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.
1. Set the flash option to (Fill In), take a Notes about charging with a computer connected
Approx. 120 min single shot, and zoom in or out.
Photos (Approx. 240 2. Set the flash option to (Off), take a • Use the provided USB cable only.
photos) single shot, and zoom in or out. • The battery may not be charged when:
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30 seconds - you use a USB hub
and repeat for 5 minutes. Then turn off - other USB devices are connected to your computer
the camera for 1 minute. - you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3. computer
Record videos at 640x480 resolution and - the USB port of your computer does not support the Power output
Videos Approx. 120 min standard (5 V, 500 mA)
30 fps.
Appendix 84
Before contacting a service centre
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these suggested remedies before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted the
troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre.

Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies


• Make sure that a battery is inserted. • There is no space on the memory card.
Cannot turn on the • Make sure the battery is inserted Delete unnecessary files or insert a new
camera correctly. card.
• Charge the battery. • Format the memory card. (p. 79)
• The memory card is defective. Get a new
• Charge the battery. memory card.
• Your camera may be in Power save Cannot take photos
• The memory card is locked. Unlock the
The power turns off mode. (p. 80) card. (p. 81)
suddenly • The camera may turn off to prevent the • Make sure the camera is switched on.
memory card from being damaged due • Charge the battery.
to an impact. Turn on your camera again. • Make sure the battery is inserted
• The battery may lose power more quickly correctly.
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep The camera freezes Remove the battery and insert it again.
the battery warm by putting it into your
pocket. • The flash option may be set to (Off).
The camera is losing • Using the flash or recording videos (p. 41)
The flash does not work
battery power quickly depletes the battery quickly. Recharge • You cannot use the flash in the 7,
if needed. 3, or some of 4 modes.
• Batteries are consumable parts that must
be replaced over time. Get a new battery The camera fires the The flash may fire due to static electricity.
flash suddenly This is not a malfunction of the camera.
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.
The date and time are Set the date and time in the display settings
incorrect menu.

Appendix 85
Before contacting a service centre

Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies


The buttons on the Remove the battery and insert it again. • Make sure the camera is correctly
camera do not work connected to the external monitor with
The TV does not display
The memory card has The memory card has not been reset. the A/V cable.
your photos
an error Format the card. (p. 79) • Make sure your memory card contains
photos.
If you change the name of a file, your
camera may not play the file (the name of • Make sure that the USB cable is
the file should meet the DCF standard). If connected correctly.
Cannot play back files Your computer does not
you encounter this situation, play back files • Make sure your camera is switched on.
recognise your camera
on your computer. • Make sure you are using a supported
operating system.
• Make sure the focus option you set is Your computer The file transmission may be interrupted by
suitable for close-up shots. (p. 43) disconnects the camera static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
• Make sure that the subject is within while transferring files and connect it again.
The photo is blurry
range of the flash. (p.87)
• Make sure the camera lens is clean. If
not, clean the lens. (p. 82)
An incorrect white balance can create
The colours in the photo
unrealistic colour. Select the proper white
do not match the actual
balance option to suit the light source.
scene
(p. 48)
• Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the
The photo is too bright exposure value. (p. 47)
• Turn the flash off. (p. 41)

Appendix 86
Camera specifications
Type 1/2.33" (Approx.1.09 cm) CCD Control Program AE
Image Multi, Spot, Center Weighted,
Effective pixels Approx. 10.2 mega-pixels Metering
sensor Face Detection AE
Total pixels Approx. 10.3 mega-pixels Exposure
Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
SAMSUNG lens 5X Inner Zoom Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*
Focal length f = 6.8 - 34 mm (35 mm film equivalent: ISO Equivalent
* 3M or lower
38 - 190 mm)
Auto, Red Eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Off,
Mode
Lens F-stop range F3.7 (W) - F4.9 (T) Red Eye Fix

• Still Image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X Flash Wide: 0.3 m - 3.4 m (ISO Auto),
Range
Digital zoom • Play mode: 1.0X - 11.4X (depending on Tele: 0.5 m - 2.5 m (ISO Auto)
image size)
Recharging time Approx. 5 sec.
2.7" (Approx. 6.86 cm) colour TFT LCD Dual IS [Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)+
LCD monitor Shake reduction
(Approx. 230,000 pixels) Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS)]
TTL auto focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Face
Type • Photo style: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Detection AF)
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic
Wide (W) Tele (T) • Colour effect: Normal, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Shooting mode
Normal 80 cm~Infinity
Green, Blue, Negative, Custom Color
Focusing • Image adjust: Sharpness, Saturation,
Auto
8 cm - Infinity 50 cm - Infinity Contrast
Range Macro Effect
Macro 8 cm - 80 cm 50 cm - 80 cm • Image edit: Resize, Rotate, Trimming
Super • Colour effect: B/W, Sepia, Red, Green,
3 cm - 8 cm -
Macro Playback mode Blue, Negative, Custom Color
• Image adjust: ACB, Red Eye Fix, Face
• Auto: 1 - 1/1,500 sec. Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation
Shutter speed • Nightscene: 16 - 1/1,500 sec.
• Continuous, AEB: 1/4 - 1/1,500 sec. Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H,
White Balance
Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Measure : SH

Appendix 87
Camera specifications

Voice Record (Max. 10 hours) For 1 GB SD


Voice recording Super
Voice Memo in Still Image (Max. 10 sec) Fine Normal
fine
• Modes: Auto, Program, Dual IS, 3648x2736 188 357 412
Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, 3648x2432 206 391 557
Scene (Nightscene, Portrait, Children, 3584x2016 248 469 638
Landscape, Close up, Text, Sunset, Storage Image size 3072x2304 262 483 645
Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach&Snow, 2592x1944 344 638 872
Photos
Self Shot, Food, Café) 2048x1536 533 897 1214
• Continuous: Single, Continuous,
1024x768 1720 2064 2381
Motion Capture, AEB
• Timer: 10 sec, 2 sec, Double, These figures are measured under Samsung’s
Shooting Motion Timer standard conditions and may vary depending on
shooting conditions and camera settings.
• With audio or without audio
• Size: 640x480, 320x240 • Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
• Frame rate: 30 FPS, 15 FPS • Earphone port: 20 Pin port (Stereo type)
• 5X Optical Zoom with sound Output • Earphone output: Maximum Volume Left
Videos 40 mW + right 40 mW (16Ω)
• Video Editing (embedded): Pause during
recording, Still Image Capture • Noise ratio: 88 dB with 20 KHz LPF
Available recording time depends on the memory • File format: MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Layer 3)
capacity (Max. 2 hours for a video). File
• Bit rate: 48 - 320 kbps (Including VBR)
• Internal memory: Approx. 10 MB flash Normal, Live, Classic, Jazz, Rock, Dance,
memory Sound Effect
SRS
• External memory (Optional)
- SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed)
MP3 • PLAY ALL, REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL,
Media SHUFFLE
- SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed)
- MMC Plus (up to 2 GB guaranteed) • Skipping in Play, Auto Skipping
Storage Internal memory capacity may not match these • Slide show: On / Off (Selectable)
specifications. • MP3 & Capturing (Capture in the Auto
Play Mode mode. Resolution is set to 3M. Available
• Still image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF when using a memory card.)
1.1, PictBridge 1.0 • Auto reload function (Remember both the
File format
• Video: AVI (MJPEG) last played file and frame)
• Audio: WAV • User images can be the skin of the MP3
playback.

Appendix 88
Camera specifications

• Movie: Xvid MPEG4 Digital output Connector: USB 2.0 (20 pin)
(Using Samsung Converter)
PMP Decoder Audio output Mono
• Audio: MPEG Layer 2
(Using Samsung Converter) Interface Video output AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
• Fast Forward / Rewind (Max. 32x) DC power input
• Seek (Max. 32x), Skip 20 pin
PMP connector
• Auto skip after one file played
Play Mode
• Auto reload function (Remember last Rechargeable
played frame) Lithium-ion battery SLB-10A (1050 mAh)
battery
• Full screen (Using Samsung Converter) Power
Power adapter (SAC-47),
Supports SMI file source AC adapter
Subtitle USB cable (SUC-C3)
(Using Samsung Converter)
The power source may differ depending on your region.
File Extension name: TXT (smaller than 10 MB)
• Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later), Dimensions (W x H x D) 95 x 59.9 x 18.8 mm (without projection part)
Unicode / Unicode (Big-Endian) /
File format
UTF-8 (Windows 2000 / XP) Weight 139.4 g (without battery and memory card)
• Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16)
Operating temperature 0 - 40 ˚C
• Auto Scroll (1.1 sec - 2.3 sec)
• Skip by 1 page / 10 pages Operating humidity 5 - 85 %
Function
Text Viewer • Auto reload function (Remember last page)
• Support MP3 BGM while viewing text file Samsung Converter, Samsung Master,
Software
Adobe Reader
• English, Korean, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch,
Language Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Bahasa, Polish,
Hungarian, Czech, Turkish.
• Supported languages are subject to change
without prior notice

Appendix 89
Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other
it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances
sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should can cause harm to human health or the environment.
contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their
local government office, for details of where and how they can take this To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through
their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase your local, free battery return system.
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal. The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user
replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your
service provider.

Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product


manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is
taking a number of steps to provide customers with more
environment-friendly products. The Eco mark represents
Samsung Techwin’s will to create environment-friendly products, and
indicates that the product satisfies the EU RoHS Directive.

Appendix 90
Index
A Specifications 84 D F
ACB 47, 62 Battery gauge 14 Date and time 78 Facial brightness 30
Adjusting Beauty Shot mode 30 Deleting files Facial imperfection
Contrast Blink Detection 46 in Multimedia mode 70 Hiding in Playback mode 63
in Playback mode 63 in Playback mode 57 Hiding in Shooting mode 31
in Shooting mode 52 Brightness
Saturation Display 78 Digital image stabilisation 29 Flash 41
in Playback mode 63 Photo 63 Auto 41
Digital zoom 17
in Shooting mode 52 Fill in 41
Sharpness 52 Burst Disconnecting the device 22 Off 41
Auto Exposure Bracket
Adobe Reader 20 Display type 19 Red eye 41
(AEB) 50
Red eye fix 41
AF-assist light 11 Continuous 50 DPOF 63
Slow sync 41
Motion capture 50
AF lamp 80 Dual IS mode 29
Focus area
AF sound 78 Center AF 44
C E Multi AF 44
Aperture value 28
Camera shake 17
Auto Contrast Balance 47, 62 Editing 61 Focus distance
Capturing an image 60 Auto macro 43
Auto mode 28 Enlarging 58
Macro 43
Cleaning
Error messages 81 Super macro 43
Camera body 82
B Display 82 Exposure 47 Frame rate 32
Battery Lens 82
Charging 84 Colour effects 51, 61
Life 84

Appendix 91
Index

H Unlock 81 N Type 67

Half-pressing 33 Memory card gauge 14 Navigation buttons 12 Print order 63


Metering Program mode 31
I Center 48 O Protecting files 56
Multi 48
Icons 13 Spot 48 Optical Image Stabilisation
(OIS) 33
Image restoration 57 Q
Microphone 11
ISO speed 42 Quality 38
Mode dial 11 P
Quick View 78
Motion timer 40 Photo Help Guide mode 18
L
Movie mode 32 Photo styles 51
Lens 11 R
MP3 mode 71 Playback mode 14
Light source Recording
(White balance) 48 MP3 skin 75 PMP mode 73 Video 32
Long time shutter 28 Multifunction jack 11 Power button 11 Voice memo 35

Multimedia mode 75 Power save mode 80 Recycle bin 57


MP3 mdoe 71
M Printing photos 67 Red-eye 41, 62
PMP mode 73
Memory card Date print 67 Reset 79
Text Viewer mode 74
Capacity 83 File name 67
Muting sound Resizing 61
Format 79 Images 67
Camera 14 Layout 67 Resolution
MMC 83
Video 32 Quality 67 Photo 37
SD 83
SDHC 83 Reset 67 Video 37
Size 67

Appendix 92
Index

RGB tone Program mode 31 V


Defining in Playback mode 62 Scene mode 28
Video
Defining in Shooting mode 52 Shutter button 11 Playing 60
Rotating 61 Shutter speed 28 Recording 35

Smile Shot 45 Video signal output 80


S Viewing files 55
Start image 78
Samsung Coverter 24 User image 65 on TV 66
Slide show 59
Samsung Master 25 Status lamp 12 Listening to music 72
Installing 20
Thumbnails 56
Using 25
T Voice memo
Scene mode 28
Text Viewer mode 74 Playing 60
Self Portrait 45 Recording 35
Timer 39
Service centre 85 10 Sec 39
Settings 77 2 Sec 39 W
Display 78 Double 39 While balance 48
Language 78 Motion Timer 39
Sound 78 Off 39
Z
Shooting mode Timer lamp 11
Auto mode 28 Zoom button 12
Transferring files
Beauty Shot mode 30 Mac 26 Zooming 16
Dual IS mode 29 Windows 20
Movie mode 32
Tripod mount 11

Appendix 93
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or go The CE Mark is a Directive conformity
to our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-sales mark of the European Community (EC)
service or inquiries.

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