Samsung AD68-04519A manual

* This Quick Start manual has been specially designed to guide you through the basic functions and features of your device. Please read the Quick Start Manual and User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use. ENG For more information, refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM.[...]

2 Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid danger ous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. W arning —situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution —situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note —notes, usage tips, or addi[...]

3 Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight • or high temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposur e to sunlight or extreme temperatur es can cause permanent damage to your camera’ s internal components. Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty , • dirty , humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving pa[...]

4 Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury , or void your warranty . Protect your camera’ s lens Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as • this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. Protect your lens fr om fi ngerprints and • scratches. Clean your lens[...]

5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Marking Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Speed Priority Manual Night Portrait Landscape Scene Movie Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title This shows that the functions explained can only be selected from within the shooting mode. In the case of the mode, this corresponds to onl[...]

6 Menu display used in this manual Menu display of the photo shooting mode Menu display of the movie shooting mode Ex) Setting the image quality of movie fi le 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU]. 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → Quality . 4 Select a desired image quality . Icons used in this manual Symbol Explanation Additional information about [...]

7 Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter] : press the shutter halfway down Press • [Shutter] : press the shutter all the way down 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 ar ound the subject • Compo[...]

8 Contents Unpacking ............................................................. 10 Title and role of each part ...................................... 11 Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp .... 13 Description for each part of the lens .................. 14 Preparations befor e shooting ................................ 15 Charging the bat[...]

9 Contents Setting the timer function ................................... 48 T aking a picture in a dark place ............................. 49 Using the fl ash popup button ............................ 49 Setting the fl ash option ..................................... 49 Using the red-eye fi x function ............................ 50 1st Curtai[...]

10 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (Body cap, eye-cup, Hot-shoe cover included) USB cable Battery Strap Software installation CD (including user's manual) Quick Start Manual Charger/AC power cable The actual components or optional parts may differ fr om the illustrations above. For information about optional it[...]

11 T itle and role of each part For more detailed information, r efer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ). Mode dial AF-assist light / timer lamp Power switch Lens mount index Strap holder Hot-shoe cover Built-in flash Lens removal button Flash button Dial Shutter button Lens mount Hot-shoe Depth preview button Diopter adjustment dial Green button* Drive[...]

12 Title and role of each part AEL button EV button Eye-cup Display Viewfinder DISP button Function(Fn) button Direction key Delete/Picture wizar d button Battery chamber cover Playback button T ripod mount *Use of eye sensor This product will automatically convert to EVF when the users try to use the view-finder (EVF) by operating the eye sensor i[...]

13 Title and role of each part Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp Use of Diopter adjustment dial It is possible to adjust the viewfinder appropriate for the eyesight of user . If the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder , move the eyesight adjustment dial in the left/right direction to have a clear view . Eye-cup Removal of Ey[...]

14 Title and role of each part Description for each part of the lens For more detailed information, r efer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ). When purchasing the lens separately , please contact a Samsung service center to verify the compatibility • of the camera an lens. This information in this user manual is based on the • SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5[...]

15 Preparations befor e shooting Charging the battery Please charge the battery fully before using this product. Please make the connections as in the following fi gure. Color of charge lamp Charging status Red Charging Green Fully charged T ur ned off, or Y ellow Charging error T o remove the battery fr om the charger , lift • slightly in the d[...]

16 Preparations befor e shooting Installing the battery When taking out the battery , pull down slightly on the lock lever . Y ou can then remove the battery . 2 Lock lever 1 Open by pushing in the direction of the arrow . 3 Close by pushing down in the direction of the arrow .[...]

17 Preparations befor e shooting Installing the memory card T o remove the memory car d, push the card • slightly in the direction of insertion. Please do not remove the memory car d • or battery while the status indicator lamp is blinking. It may cause loss of data or product damage. After checking the direction of metal terminal, you can inse[...]

18 Preparations befor e shooting Mounting/dismounting the lens Please remove the lens mount cover and body cap prior to the installation of lens. After matching the lens mount index (red) of camera body with the point (red) of lens mount, join the lens by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. When removing the lens, turn the lens counter cloc[...]

19 Preparations befor e shooting Connecting the strap Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily .[...]

20 When turning the power on/off, please set the power switch to ON/OFF . When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, the camera may ask you to set the language and date. 1 Press [ T ] to select Language, and then press [ ]. 2 Press [ S / T / W / X ] to select a language, and then press [ ]. • The screen appears in the language you selected[...]

21 5 Press [ T ] to select Time Zone and then press [ ]. 6 Select a desired world time zone by pressing [ W / X ]. 7 T o set daylight saving time, press [ S ]. Press [ S ] again to disable. 8 Press [ ] to save. 9 Press [ T ] to select Time, and then pr ess [ ]. 10 Set desired time by pr essing [ S / T / W / X ], and then press [ ]. 11 Pr ess [ MENU[...]

22 T urning on the power and initialization All the details shown on the view fi nder will appear identically on the display . By using the live view function, the user can take a picture conveniently without having to look through the viewfi nder . The icons shown on the screen ar e for when the OIS and AF/MF switches on the lens are in use. Ico[...]

23 T urning on the power and initialization B Shooting option display (left) 14 M Size Movie size SF Image quality Movie quality Focus area Flash Flash light adjustment RGB Color space Smart range OIS OIS V oice recording Fader Wind Cut C Shooting option display (right) Drive mode Timer AF mode White balance White balance adjustment ISO ISO Meterin[...]

24 AF MF WB OK ISO 1 Press [MENU] in the Shooting mode. 2 Y ou can select a desired option or menu by pressing [ S / T / W / X ] or [ ]. 3 T o save a selected option or menu, press [ ]. Return to the previous screen T o return to the previous menu scr een, press [MENU] . Using the dial The user may change the menu setting's value by either usi[...]

25 Using [Fn] By pressing the [Fn] function button, you can easily access major functions such as Quality , Size, AF area, Flash, Color Space, Smart Range, and OIS. Example. Flash setting in the P mode 1 Set the Mode dial to P . 2 Press the [Fn] button on the body of camera. 3 Select Flash using the [ W / X ] or dial. 4 Press [ S ]. 5 Set the fl a[...]

26 Changing the display type Learn how to change basic display and sound settings according to your prefer ences. Changing the display type Y ou can select the icons and options the camera displays in the Shooting and Play modes by selecting a Display T ype. Press [DISP] r epeatedly . Shooting mode Display all the shooting information • except fo[...]

27 Changing the display type Setting the screen display The screen display can be set accor ding to the user’ s convenience. 1 In Shooting mode, Press [MENU] . 2 Select Setting 3 ( 3 ) → Select Display 3 Select desired option. Auto Select Convert between Main Display and EVF by eye sensor Main Display The screen will be shown only thr ough Main[...]

28 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame. All the details shown on the view fi nder will appear identically on the display . 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. Simple picture-taking method Using the Smart Auto mode, you can take a picture easily with minimum setup. Please refer to the "[...]

29 Holding your camera correctly Image stabilization Half-pressing the shutter button Tips Tips for getting a clearer photo Shows the shutter speed and aperture value being set. • T o avoid the blurring effect of camera shake, set the optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function. (p.33) Plea se ma ke sure that your ha nd, hair, and s tra p do not i[...]

30 When the color contrast is not clear • (When someone is wearing clothes similar in color to the background) When the subject is in front of a str ong • backlight When the subject generates strong r efl ected • light When there is a horizontally r epeated line • pattern(window blinds, etc.) When the subject is not located in the center ?[...]

31 Using the manual focus If the auto focus function does not operate normally due to the environmental factors, your can set the lens to Manual Focus (MF) and adjust the focus manually . When the lens’ focus method is set to Manual Focus (MF), this function helps focus the subject by expending the screen automatically . If the focus is adjusted [...]

32 Setting the automatic/manual focus function Y ou can set the camera to adjust focus automatically or manually by using the AF/MF switch on the side of the lens. 1 Using automatic focus Set the AF/MF switch of the camera to AF . The focus adjusts automatically when you press the shutter button half way down. 2 Using manual focus Set the AF/MF swi[...]

33 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS ) Use the optical image stabilization (OIS) function when taking pictures to minimize camera shake and improve focus. Using the OIS switch of lens The OIS function can be used only in the case that the lens in use has the OIS function. T o use this function, please set [OIS] to ON . Using the OIS in the menu opti[...]

34 Depth preview When you are not using the depth pr eview function, you can only see the subject through the camera in the condition of the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) in the shooting mode. Use the Depth of Field Preview function befor e taking a picture to view the depth of fi eld of the scene as it looks with the lens set to its current[...]

35 Using the Smart Auto mode The smart auto mode allows taking pictures under an optimized condition since the camera r ecognizes various photographing conditions automatically . Therefore, even a beginner can use the camera easily . 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame. • The camera automatically detects the type of scen[...]

36 Using the Program mode In the program mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and apertur e value to maintain the correct exposur e. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P . 2 Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Extended shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User manual, page 50) 3 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [[...]

37 Using the Aperture Priority , Shutter Priority , or Manual mode By using the aperture value of adjusting light volume and shutter speed, you can take pictur es of desired exposur e. As for the shooting modes that allows adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed, ther e are the aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, and manual [...]

38 Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode lets you set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate apertur e value. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to S . 2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Extended shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User ma[...]

39 Using the Manual mode In the manual mode, you can take pictures by setting various shot options directly including the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to M . 2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperture value while press and hold the [EV] . 4 Set desired shooting options. • Fo[...]

40 Using the night mode Night mode provides the optimal exposur e settings for dark or night time environments. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. 3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. Using the portrait mode In Portrait mode, the camera automatically sets optimal portrait shot settings. 1[...]

41 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Select a scene. x Press [MENU] to select a scene. Y ou can select a desired scene. x For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode.” 3 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. If you have the camera set to Standby mode and the Mode dial se[...]

42 Using the Beauty Shot mode In the beauty shot mode, you can take pictures with options that make faces appear smooth and blemish-free. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → SCENE → Beauty Shot . 4 Select Shooting3 ( 3 ) → Face T one . 5 Set options. x Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighte[...]

43 Recording a movie In the movie shooting mode, you can shoot videos in High Defi nition quality (1280x720). Y ou can continue recor ding movies up to 25 minutes. The recor ded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4. A VC) fi le. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → Quality . 4 Set options. 5 Select Shooting3 ( 3[...]

44 Recording a movie H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/A VC) is the latest • video coding format established in 2003 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T . Since this format uses a high compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space. If you use a slow writing memory card, your • movie's recor ding can be interrupted because the card can [...]

45 Chapter Function Description Using the manual mode Using the bulb exposure When using the manual mode, you can set to the bulb exposure mode by turning the dial once more at the shutter speed of 30" (sec.). 44 Shooting a movie Setting the aperture value Y ou can set the aperture value when taking a movie. ( Program *, Aperture Priority ) 48[...]

46 Setting a resolution T o capture the high level of detail and excellent image quality in your picture or video, it is a good idea to set the resolution to the highest setting. The main drawback is that the fi le size becomes relatively big. Setting picture r esolution 1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Photo Size ?[...]

47 Setting the image quality of a picture The camera saves pictures in either in the JPEG or RAW format. The compr ession ratio is reduced as the image quality gets better . It is necessary to increase the fi le size to have a better quality picture. 1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Quality → an option. SF Super F[...]

48 Setting the timer function 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → Drive . 3 Press [Fn] after selecting Timer . 4 Select the operation time by rotating the dial or pressing [ W / X ] . • Y ou can select the timer setting from 2 ~ 30 seconds. 5 The shot is taken automatically after the time being set has passed by p[...]

49 Using the flash popup button The fl ash operates when you pop-up the built-in fl ash by pressing the fl ash button. When the fl ash is closed, it will not burst out the light and the , , and modes support automatic popup and fl ash light. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.[...]

50 • When you set the r ed-eye fi x function, the camera prevents r ed-eye by emitting a preliminary fl ash prior to the brighter fl ash it emits when capturing the image. • When the subject is moving or is far away from the camera at the time of the preliminary fl ash, the function may not function well. Using the red-eye fix function When[...]

51 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain The following images were obtained by taking the pictures of straight-moving subject along with the respective options of 1st Curtain and 2nd Curtain . In case of using the 1st Curtain fl ash function, the front part of action is r emained clearly since the fl ash will burst light immediately upon shutter opening. Sinc[...]

52 Adjusting the amount of flash light When setting a fl ash option, you can adjust the brightness of the fl ash. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → Flash . 3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting a desired item. 4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash by rotating the dial or pressing [ W / X ] . • Y ou can adju[...]

53 Focusing methods Changing the Focusing methods Y ou can select a focusing method appropriate to the subject you are photographing. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 / 2 ) → AF Mode → an option. Single AF When you press [Shutter] half way down, the focus fi xes in one position. Continuous AF When you hold the [Sh[...]

54 Focusing methods Changing the focus area The AF Area function changes the positions of the focus area or ar eas and can give you clearer , sharper pictures. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → AF Area → an option. Selection AF Sets the focus appropriately for an area you have selected. Multi AF Displays a green[...]

55 Setting the focus of the selected area In the shooting composition, a shot may be taken by setting the focus to the area desir ed by user . 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → AF Area → Selection AF . 3 Press [MENU] to r eturn to the previous mode. 4 In the Shooting mode, press [ ]. 5 Press [ S / T / W / X ] to[...]

56 Focusing methods Setting the MF Assist When the lens’ focus method is set to Manual Focus (MF), this function helps focus the subject by expending the screen automatically . 1 Set the focus method to Manual Focus. 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → MF Assist 3 Select a desired option. Off Does not enlarge the subject on scr een when it is in Manual[...]

57 Face detection When you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a portrait shot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait. Normal face detection When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera sets the auto focus based on the faces in the frame. When the shooti[...]

58 Self-portrait face detection With Self-Portrait AF on, the camera chirps rapidly when your face is in focus. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → AF Area → Self-Portrait AF . 3 Press [Shutter] if having an info sound of shooting. Check the focus of the subject in Shooting mode Face detection[...]

59 Brightness and color adjustment of picture Adjusting the exposure (brightness) The images can be taken bright or dark according to the amount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment can be made by controlling the amount of light entered into the lens. S Applying - S 0 S Applying + 1 Check the focus of the subject in shooting mode. 2 T o a[...]

60 Setting the white balance Differ ent light sources will af fect the resulting color of your picture. T o take a pictur e with colors close to what is seen with our own eyes, please select the white balance appropriate for the light sour ce or manually adjust the color temperature desir ed. In case of a light source that is diffi cult to take in[...]

61 Changing the shooting method It can be diffi cult to take a picture of a fast moving object, a quick facial expression, or the rapid motion of a person. In this case, please select the successive shooting option appropriate for the situation. Successive shooting method and timer setup Y ou can select the successive shooting option appropriate f[...]

62 Changing the shooting method • The options may dif fer depending on the Shooting mode. • The WB BKT and P Wiz BKT functions correct the image after you take the shot. • If you set the photo quality to the RAW format, you can not use the bracketing options (WB BKT , P Wiz BKT). • When you select the Burst shooting option, you can not sele[...]

63 Special effect/photo retouching Picture wizar d The Picture Wizar d function lets you select various looks and emotional moods for your pictures. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Picture Wizar d → an option. 3 Adjust the detailed items of picture wizar d that were selected by using [ S / T / W / X ] . • Y [...]

64 Chapter Function Description Setting the resolution and image quality Noise reduction It can be set to reduce the noise of pictur es. (High ISO NR, Long T erm NR) 53 T aking a picture in the dark place Using an external fl ash (optional item) The A-TTL auto fl ash mode can be used by using an exter nal fl ash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A). 55 Focus[...]

65 Chapter Function Description Adjusting the brightness and color of picture Exposure adjustment Y ou can set the level (step) of exposure adjustment. (1/3*, 1/2) 66 Changing the brightness measurement method Y ou can change the brightness measurement method . (Spot, Center -weighted, Multi*) 67 Fine-adjustment of white balance Y ou can fi ne-adj[...]

66 Viewing pictures in the play mode Y ou can view saved pictures and movies. 1 Press [ ]. • Shows most recently saved fi le. 2 View the pictures sequentially using [ W / X ] . • When the playback screen is selected more than once, the last shown pictur e or movie is selected to be shown dur - ing playback. Photo playback information screens T[...]

67 1 Shot image 2 RGB histogram 3 Shooting mode, metering, fl ash, white balance, picture wizar d, focal length 4 Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO, selected fi le / total number of fi les / battery information Movie playback information screen 1 V olume control display 2 Protected fi le 3 File no. 4 Meta value of movie 5 Fast forward 6 T otal[...]

68 View fi les in the smart album by category The fi les can be classifi ed and shown by the fi le, date (day), date (week), and type. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ] . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select a desired playback method. T ype Classify by the saved fi le form Date Classify by date recor ded. W eek Classify by week recor ded. 4 Y ou can view ite[...]

69 File protection Y ou can protect fi les from accidental deletion. 1 Press [AEL] in the play mode. 2 appears on the display . 3 Press [AEL] to cancel. Deleting a fi le Files can be selected and deleted in the play mode. The function can be set by pressing [MENU] in the playback mode . Deleting one picture Y ou can delete only one picture by sel[...]

70 Enlargement/reduction A picture can be enlarged when sear ching in play mode. Enlargement Press [ ] to enlarge. (Press [ ] to reduce) Move en- largement on screen Press [ S / T / W / X ]. T rim the enlarged image Press the [Fn] button to select a portion of the image to be cut. See the slide show Pictures can be shown in a slide show by applying[...]

71 3 Set to a desired option. 4 Select Slide Show → Play . • T o play the slide show repeatedly , please select the repeat option . 5 W atch the slide show . • T o stop slide show , press [ ] and then press [ W / X ] . Pause/Play Press the [ ] button. View a movie While a movie is being played back, you are able to select and cut a desired pa[...]

72 Capturing a picture Y ou can capture a frame of the movie as a picture while playing back the movie. 1 Press [ ] in the play mode. 2 Press [ ] while playing a movie. 3 Pr ess [ T ] in the pause state. Cutting part of a movie 1 Press [ ] in the play mode. 2 Select the start point to cut by pressing [ ] → [ ] while playing a movie. 3 Select the [...]

73 T r ansferring files to your computer For Windows users T ransfer fi les by connecting your camera to your PC. Installing programs Hardwar e and software r equirements Item Requirements CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or better (Pentium III 800 MHz or better r ecommended) RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or mor e recommended) OS Windows 2000/XP/Vista Hard di[...]

74 1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 2 When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. 3 Select programs to install, and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click Exit to complete the installation, and then restart your computer . T ransferring fi les to your PC When you co[...]

75 2 T urn on the camera. • In the popup window , select Computer . 3 On your PC, select My Computer → Removable Disk → DCIM → "XXXPHOTO," or select "XXX_MMDD" folder . 4 Select the fi les you want, and then drag or save them to your PC. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for W[...]

76 Using Samsung Master Y ou can download fi les or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. For details, see the Help menu. Downloading fi les using Samsung Master When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for downloading fi les automatically appears. 1 Select the fi les you want to download. 2 Click Next , and thenfollow the onscreen in[...]

77 Using the Samsung RA W Converter Using the Samsung RAW Converter , you can develop RAW fi les after editing them as you like. Y ou can also edit JPEG or TIFF fi les in the same way you edit the RAW fi les. This software is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista. T o start the program, click [Start → All Programs → Samsung RA W Converte[...]

78 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer . 1 With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer with a USB cable. 2 T urn on your camera. Select Printer in the popup window . • 3 Press [ W / X ] to select a photo. Press • [ MENU [...]

79 Finding more about the playback/editing function For more detailed information, r efer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ). * Default value Chapter Function Description Play (picture/ movie) Auto rotate Show the pictures taken in the vertical frame by r otating them automatically while in playing. 83 Highlight This informs the excessively bright part [...]

80 1 Press [MENU] in the shooting or play mode. 2 Select a desired setup menu. 3 Select a desired item. 4 Press [MENU] to r eturn to the previous mode. Camera settings menu Y ou can set the camera use environment using the setup menu. Setup menu items MENU OK 2 1 2 1 1 3 Quickview Display Adjust Display Save Power Save Date&Time Sound 1sec 3min[...]

81 Sound System V olume Y ou can set the camera use environment using the setup menu. ( Off, Low , Medium*, High ) AF Sound Sets the sound the camera makes in AF mode on or off. ( Of f, On* ) Button Sound Sets the sound the camera makes when you press buttons on or of f. ( Off, On* ) Display Language Select the language the camera shows on the disp[...]

82 Normal setup 1( 1 ) Format This formats the memory card (deleting all the fi les including protected fi les). (Y es, No*) Error can occur if using a car d formatted by another brand of camera, memory card r eader or computer . Please use the card after formatting it fr om the camera. Reset This resets the setup menu and shooting options. (The [...]

83 Power Save This sets the power turned off automatically if not being used for a while. (0.5 min, 1min*, 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min) • The camera retains the power -off time setting even if you r eplace the battery . • Power Save may not work if the camera is connected to a computer , TV , or printer , playing a slide show or movie. Date & [...]

84 Select Display Auto Select * : Convert between Main Display and EVF by eye sensor Main Display : The screen will be shown only thr ough Main Display EVF : The screen will be shown only thr ough EVF Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning : Removes the dust of sensor when executing this menu Start Up Action : If set, the dust of sensor is removed wheneve[...]

85 Camera settings menu HDMI Size The resolution on an HDTV can be changed when using an HDMI cable. (In case of NTSC method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 480p ) (In case of P AL method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 576p ) If the connected HDTV does not support the selected resolution, you select, the camera sets the resolution one level lower . Firmware Update Di[...]

86 Error message Suggested r emedies Card Err or T ur n off your camera, and then • turn it on again. Remove your memory card, and • then insert it again. Format your memory card. (p. 82) • Card Locked Unlock the memory card. DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard. T ransfer the fi les on the memory card to your computer and[...]

87 Before contacting a service center If you are having tr ouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting pr ocedures befor e contacting a service center . If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having pr oblems with your device, contact your local dealer or authorized Samsung service center . Situation Suggested remedi[...]

88 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The camera freezes Remove the battery , and then insert it again. The fl ash does not work The fl ash option may be set to • Off . (p. 49) Y ou cannot use the fl ash in the • or some modes. The fl ash fi res unexpectedly The fl ash may fi re due to static electricity . Th[...]

89 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright Y our photo is overexposed. Adjust the exposure value. (p. 59) • Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed. (p. 37) • T ur n off the fl ash. (p. 49) • Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 51) • The photo is too dark Y our photo is underexposed. Adjust the [...]

90 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Y our computer cannot play videos The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video fi les you want to play . Use QuickT ime ® Player or install Codec Pack Full. • Using QuickTime ® Player 7.6 1. Install QuickTime ® Player 7.6 which supports MP4 (H.264 [...]

91 Camera specifications Specifi cation Image Sensor T ype CMOS Sensor size 23.4×15.6mm Effective Pixel Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixels T otal Pixel Appr ox. 15.1 Mega-pixels Color Filter RGB primary color fi lter Lens Mount Samsung NX Mount Usable Lens Samsung Lenses Image Stabilization T ype Lens Shift (depends on Lens) Dust Reduction T ype Super son[...]

92 Camera specifications Specifi cation Shutter T ype Electronically contr olled vertical-run focal plane shutter Speed Auto: 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec. Manual: 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec. (1/3EV or 1/2EV step) Bulb (Limit time : 8 min) Exposure Metering System TTL 247 (19x13) Block segment Metering : Multi, Center - weighted, Spot Metering range : EV0 ~ 18 (ISO[...]

93 Camera specifications Specifi cation Flash T ype TTL Auto Pop-up fl ash Modes Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1 st Curtain, 2 nd Curtain, OFF Guide Number 11 (at ISO 100) Angle of View Coverage 28mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35mm) Sync. Speed Less than 1/180sec. Flash Compensation -2 - +2EV (0[...]

94 Camera specifications Specifi cation Shooting Modes Smart Auto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Scene, Movie Scene Mode Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, T ext, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow Image Size JPEG (3:2): 14M (4592x3056), 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M ([...]

95 Camera specifications Specifi cation Storage Media External memory card(optional): SD card (up to 4GB guaranteed), SDHC card (up to 8GB guaranteed) File Format RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF , DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Specifi cation Storage Capacity (1GB) 14M : RAW 35 14M : Super Fine 142, Fine 278, Normal 408 10M : Super Fine 197, Fine 382,[...]

96 Camera specifications Specifi cation Direct Printing PictBridge Interface Digital Output Connector USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) Video output NTSC, P AL (user selectable) HDMI 1.3 : (1080i, 720P , 576P / 480P) External Release Ye s DC power input connector DC 9.0V , 1.5A (100 ~ 240V) Power Source T ype Rechargeable battery : BP1310 (1300mAh) Charger : BC1[...]

97 Lens Name SAMSUNG 30mm F2 SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS SAMSUNG 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS Focal Length 30mm (equivalent to 46.2mm in 35mm format) 18 - 55mm (equivalent to 27.7 - 84.7mm in 35mm format) 50 - 200mm (equivalent to 77 - 308mm in 35mm format) Elements in Groups 5 elements in 5 groups (1 Aspherical lens included) 12 elements in 9 groups (1[...]

98 Index A Adjusting exposure 5 AEL function 30 Automatic focus 32 Aperture priority mode 37 Aperture value 37 AF Priority 64 AF assist light 64 AE BKT 65 AF Sound 81 Anynet+ 84 B Background 7 Battery 15 Bracket setup 65 Backlight adjustment 79 Button sound 81 C Composition 7 Close-up 35 Continuous AF 53 Changing the shooting method 61 Continuous s[...]

99 Index O Option/menu selection method 24 OIS 33 P Program mode 36 Portrait mode 40 P Wiz BKT 61 Picture wizar d 63 Playback 66 Photo printer 78 PictBridge 78 Picture editing 79 Picture style 79 Power save 83 Q Quality 47 QuickTime player 73 Quickview 81 R Recording a movie 43 Resolution 46 Red-eye reduction 50 RAW 77 Rotating 79 Reset 82 S Shooti[...]

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