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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.
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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
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Organization of the user manual
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
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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
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
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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.
AF assist
light/Timer lamp Tripod mount
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)
Basic functions 12
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.
Basic functions 14
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.
Basic functions 15
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
• Green: In focus
• Red: Out of focus
Basic functions 16
Taking photos
Digital range
Basic functions 17
Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn to get better photos and videos.
To use flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly
to display the Flash icon
(lightning shape) on the screen.
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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
Basic functions 18
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.
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.
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
Basic functions 20
Transferring files (for Windows)
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.
Basic functions 21
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
Basic functions 22
Transferring files (for Windows)
Basic functions 23
Transferring files (for Windows)
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
Start converting
Basic functions 24
Transferring files (for Windows)
Double-click
to switch to full-
screen view
Basic functions 25
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.
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.’
Basic functions 26
2. Extended functions
4 Press [t].
Extended functions 28
Shooting modes
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.
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].
Extended functions 30
Shooting modes
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].
Extended functions 31
Shooting modes
5 Press [MENU/OK].
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
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
• When you take photos in low light • When subjects are moving fast
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.
5 Press [MENU/OK].
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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.
Extended functions 35
3. Shooting Options Learn about the various options you can set in
Shooting mode.
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.
Shooting Options 37
Selecting a resolution and quality
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.
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.
Shooting Options 39
Using the 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
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.
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
3 Press [t].
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.
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.
Shooting Options 47
Adjusting brightness and colour
Shooting Options 48
Adjusting brightness and colour
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option. Defining your own white balance setting
Tungsten
Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
3 Press [Shutter].
Shooting Options 49
Using burst modes 14
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.
Shooting Options 51
Improving your photos
1 Select from the effect options. Adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of your photos.
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.
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).
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.
Information
For videos
Protected file
Play Capture
Playback/Editing 55
Playing back
2 Select Protect.
3 Press [t].
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].
Playback/Editing 57
Playing back
Playback/Editing 58
Playing back
Playback/Editing 59
Playing back
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
Playback/Editing 60
Editing a photo
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eye, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.
2 Select .
2 Select .
4 Press [MENU/OK].
Playback/Editing 61
Editing a photo
Red 2 Select .
Green
3 Press [MENU/OK].
Back Set Blue
2 Select .
3 Press [MENU/OK].
Playback/Editing 62
Editing a photo
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
Playback/Editing 63
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.
6 Press [MENU/OK].
Playback/Editing 64
Setting a start image
Set a start image to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
2 Select .
3 Press [MENU/OK].
6 Press [t].
8 Press [MENU/OK].
Playback/Editing 65
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.
Playback/Editing 66
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
Playback/Editing 67
5. Multimedia Learn to use Multimedia modes: MP3 mode,
PMP mode, and Text Viewer mode.
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.
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
Multimedia 69
Using Multimedia mode
You can also delete all files of the selected mode. (p.75)
Switching to another Multimedia mode
2 Select 6.
Multimedia
MP3
PMP
Textviewer
Move Exit
4 Press [MENU/OK].
Multimedia 70
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.
Multimedia 71
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.
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
Multimedia 73
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.
Multimedia 74
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)
Multimedia 75
6. Appendix Refer to settings, error messages,
specifications, and maintenance tips.
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.
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
Appendix 80
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
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.
Appendix 82
Camera maintenance
* 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
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.
Appendix 85
Before contacting a service centre
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
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.
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
Appendix 92
Index
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.