User Manual
Thank you for buying a Samsung camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
ENGLISH
Instructions
Use this camera in the following order.
Set up the camera driver
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
camera driver. Install the camera driver
that is contained in Application software
CD-ROM. (p.101)
Take a picture
Take a picture. (p.17)
Insert the USB cable
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.104)
Check the camera’s power
Check the camera’s power. If the power is
turned off, press the camera button to turn
it on. (p.14, 22)
Check [Removable Disk]
Open Window’s EXPLORER and search
for Removable Disk (SAMSUNG). (p.105)
Getting to know your camera
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to
use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung
camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from
camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the
images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera
to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC. Please note that the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for loss or
damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
HD
WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior
notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Danger
Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire,
injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or
Samsung Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash
too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor immediately.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it.
There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact
your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the
camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a
few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric
shock.
as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in
temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the
camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build
up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in a well-ventilated area.
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Caution
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury.
Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of
time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently
damage the camera’s components.
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the
flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the
wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices
are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperature, the following cases may be found.
Those are not camera malfunction and usually recover at normal temperature.
- It takes more time to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may be differ from
the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be after image on the LCD
monitor.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip
cards near the case.
Contents
READY
System chart 5
Identification of features6
Self-timer lamp 8
Camera Status Lamp 8
Connecting to a Power Source9
How to charge the rechargeable
battery (SLB-0837) 10
Inserting the memory card 11
Instructions on how to use the
memory card 12
When Using the Camera for the First Time 14
RECORDING
Starting the recording mode 15
Selecting modes 16
How to use the AUTO mode 17
How to use the PROGRAM mode 17
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode17
Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording) 18
How to use the ASR (Advanced
Shake Reduction) mode18
Wise Shot 19
How to use the SCENE mode 19
Face recognition 20
Things to watch out for when taking
pictures 20
Focus lock21
Using the camera buttons to set the camera 22
POWER button 22
SHUTTER button 22
FR (Face Recognition) / Lock button 22
ZOOM W / T button 23
Info / Up () button 24
Macro / Down () button 25
Flash / Left () button 26
Self-timer / Right () button 28
M (Mode) button 29
Fn button 29
E (Effect) button 33
E (Effect) button : Colour 34
E (Effect) button : Special Colour 35
E (Effect) button : Image editing 36
E (Effect) button : Fun37
Preset focus frames 37
Composite shooting 38
Photo Frame 40
MENU / OK button 41
Using the LCD monitor to adjust
the camera settings 41
Sharpness 42
Contrast 42
Auto Focus type 42
Voice Memo 43
Voice Recording 43
Recording the movie clip without voice 44
SCENE mode 44
PLAY
Starting play mode 45
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Contents
Playing back a still image 45
Playing back a movie clip 45
Movie clip capture function46
On camera movie trimming 46
Playing back a recorded voice 47
Playing back a voice memo 47
LCD monitor Indicator 48
Using the camera buttons to adjust
the camera 48
Play mode button 48
Thumbnail / Enlargement button /
Volume button 49
Info / Up () button 50
Play & Pause / Down () button 51
Left () / Right () / Menu / OK
button 51
Delete button 52
Printer button 52
Special Effect (E button) : Resize52
Special Effect (E button) : Rotating
an image 53
Special Effect (E button) : Colour 54
Special Effect (E button) : Special
Colour 54
Special Effect (E button) : Image
editing 56
Special Effect (E button) : FUN 57
Cartoon 57
Preset focus frames 59
Composite image 60
Photo Frame 61
Sticker 62
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Text Typing 63
Text Typing 64
Setting up the play back function
using the LCD monitor65
Slide Show 66
Album 68
View 68
Password setup 69
Voice memo 70
Deleting images 70
Protecting images 71
DPOF 71
DPOF : STANDARD 72
DPOF : Index 72
DPOF : Print size 73
Copy To Card 73
PictBridge 74
PictBridge : Picture Selection 75
PictBridge : Print Setting 75
PictBridge : Reset 76
Sound menu76
Sound 77
SETUP
Setup menu 78
Setup menu 1 79
File name 79
LANGUAGE 79
Setting up the Date / Time / Date
type 79
Imprinting the recording date 80
LCD brightness 80
Auto Focus lamp80
Start up image80
Setup menu 2 81
Quick view 81
Auto power off 81
LCD save81
Selecting Video out type82
Password setup 83
Formatting a memory 83
Initialisation 83
MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER Mode
MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER Mode 84
Starting the MP3 / PMP / TEXT
VIEWER mode85
LCD monitor indicator for MP3 /
PMP / TEXT VIEWER mode 87
Using the camera buttons to adjust
the camera 88
Volume button 88
Play & Pause / Control button 88
Delete button 88
Hold / Equalizer button 89
Playlist button 89
Setting up the playback function
using the LCD monitor90
Resume 91
Play mode 91
Skin of MP3 player 91
Playing back the slide show 92
Setting slide show interval 92
Delete all 92
Frame search 92
Display setting 93
Setting up the recording function
in the MP3 mode93
Auto Scroll 93
MP3 BGM Setting 94
Language setting 94
Important notes 94
Warning indicator 96
Before contacting a service centre 96
Specification 98
SOFTWARE
Software Notes 101
About the software101
Setting up the application software102
Starting PC mode 104
Removable Disk105
Removing the removable disk 106
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 107
Using the USB Driver for MAC 107
Removing the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE 107
Digimax Converter108
Digimax Master 109
FAQ112
System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region.
To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
< Included items >
Camera case
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera strap
Software CD
(see p.101~102)
Earphones
Computer
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.74)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.71)
SD memory card / MMC
(see p.12)
AV cable
AC adapter (SAC-45) /
USB cable (SUC-C2)
Rechargeable battery
(SLB-0837)
External monitor
(see p.82)
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Identification of features
Front & Top
Power button
Speaker
Face Recognition (FR) / Lock button
Shutter button
Flash
Self-timer / AF lamp
Lens
Microphone
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Identification of features
Back
Zoom W (Thumbnail) / Zoom T (Digital zoom) / Volume button
Camera status lamp
Earphones jack
LCD monitor
Camera strap
9 button touch pad
(Smart button)
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