Samsung L Series manual

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《 1 》 Instructions Getting to know your camera ■ Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] 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 i[...]

Danger W arning 《 2 》 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 o[...]

《 3 》 Contents Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. ■ Leaking, overheating, or burst 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[...]

《 4 》 Contents ■ + / - button 29 ● Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings 31 ■ How to use the menu 32 ■ Mode Set 33 ■ Mode 33 ■ Size 34 ■ Quality / Frame rate 34 ■ Metering 35 ■ Continuous shot 35 ■ Sharpness 35 ■ OSD (On Screen Display) information 36 ● Starting play mode 36 ■ Playing back a movie clip 37 ?[...]

《 5 》 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. Software CD (see p.63) Camera strap User manual, Product warranty Camera case SD memory card / MMC (see p[...]

《 6 》 Identification of features Flash Microphone Shutter button Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens Front & Top Power button Speaker[...]

《 7 》 Identification of features Back & Bottom LCD monitor Tripod socket 5 function button M (Mode) button + / - button, Delete button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Camera status lamp Strap eyelet AV OUT/ USB Play mode button/Printer button Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button[...]

《 8 》 Bottom / 5-function button Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button Flash / Left button Menu / OK button Self-timer / Right button Macro / Down button Play & Pause button ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0[...]

《 9 》 Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source ■ Mode icon : Refer to page 14 for more information about the camera mode setting. Model SLB-0837 Type Lithium Ion Capacity 860mAh Voltage 3.7V Charging time Approx. 150 MIN (Using the SBC-L5) Battery life Number of images Recording time Approx. 85 MIN Approx. 170 Approx. 70 MIN Us[...]

《 10 》 Connecting to a Power Source ■ Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause damage to the battery ch[...]

《 11 》 Instructions on how to use the memory card ● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.54) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. ● Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted[...]

《 12 》 Instructions on how to use the memory card [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] Write protect switch Label Card pins ■ The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards. The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being de[...]

《 13 》 LCD monitor indicator [Image & Full Status] ② ③ ⑤ ④ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑮ ⑭ ⑫ ⑬ ⑰ ⑯ ⑲ ⑱ ⑪ ⑨ ⑩  ⑳ ① ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. Description Icons Page 2 Battery p.10 3 Continuous shot AEB p.35 Recording mode p.15~18 1 No. Description Icons Page [...]

《 14 》 Changing the recording mode ■ You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the back of the camera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. Auto, Program, movie clip, scene (night, portrait, children, landscape, text recognition, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera modes are available.[...]

《 15 》 Changing the recording mode Starting the recording mode ● Changing the recording mode : If the [FULL] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. The recording mode of still image selected in the [MODE SET] menu will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and[...]

《 16 》 Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the Movie clip mode( ) A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.14). 2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.15). 3. Point the camera towards the subject an[...]

《 17 》 Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the Program mode( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.14). 2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.15). 3. Point the camera towar[...]

《 18 》 Starting the recording mode Things to W atch Out for When T aking Pictures ■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows. (Max. 1hour) 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice[...]

《 19 》 Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM W / T button ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. ● Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. ● If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 54[...]

《 20 》 ZOOM W / T button ● Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ● The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. ● You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ● To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter b[...]

《 21 》 V oice recording ( ) / V oice memo ( ) / UP button Macro ( ) / Down button ■ While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to pag[...]

《 22 》 Macro ( ) / Down button Flash ( ) / Left button ■ Available focusing method, by recording mode (O : Selectable, X : Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range) ■ To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. ● Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofo[...]

《 23 》 Flash ( ) / Left button Menu tab Flash mode Description ● Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. The flash fires regard[...]

《 24 》 Flash ( ) / Left button ● If you operate the Power button, Self-timer button, Shutter button or Play mode button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled. ● Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. ● In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. ● Available flash mode, by recording [...]

《 25 》 ■ MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the followings are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING m[...]

《 26 》 M (Mode) button E (Effect) button ■ It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button ■ Still image mode : You can select the colour and focus menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabilizer menus. ■ Available Effects, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable) ※ This button wi[...]

《 27 》 Special Effect : Colour Special Effect : Preset focus frames 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button. : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). : Captured ima[...]

Movie Clip frame stabiliser ■ This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. If the memory card is not inserted, this function will not operate. ● How to use this function 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode. 2. Select the STABILISER menu by pressing the Left [...]

《 29 》 + / - button ■ You can use the + / - button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps) WHITE BALANCE AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESC[...]

《 30 》 ● Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front [...]

《 31 》 + / - button ■ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the + / - button. 3. Press the + / - button again. The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close. If you change the exp[...]

《 32 》 Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select [...]

《 33 》 Mode Set ■ You can select the desired recording mode. [Auto] : For shooting basic still image [Program] : You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. [Movie] : For taking a movie clip [Night] : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. [Portrait] : To take a[...]

《 34 》 Quality / Frame rate ● This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). INFORMATION ■ You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. [STILL IMAGE mode] [MOVIE CLIP mode] QUALITY Super Fine Fine N[...]

《 35 》 Metering ● If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use exposure compensation. INFORMATION ■ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. - Multi : [...]

《 36 》 OSD (On Screen Display) information ■ In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. ■ Idle mode : If you select the [LCD Save] and the camera isn't operated during the specified time(about 30 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF, Camera status la[...]

《 37 》 Starting play mode ■ On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of a movie clip during the movie clip play back. ● If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 2. Press the OK button. (The start po[...]

《 38 》 Starting play mode ● Playing back a recorded voice 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the LEFT / RIGHT button. 2. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice file, while playing it back, press the play & pause button again. - To resume playback [...]

《 39 》 Thumbnail / Enlargement button ● You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. ● Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode [...]

《 40 》 Thumbnail / Enlargement button ● Trimming : You can extract part of the image and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside.[...]

《 41 》 E (Effect) button ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Press the E button. 2. Select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone. : Captured images will be stored in a bl[...]

《 42 》 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ■ PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or s[...]

《 43 》 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor p.51 p.51 p.51 p.52 Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Auto Plain Photo FastPhoto Auto Draft Normal Fine Auto Date Off On Auto File Name Off On Standard - Index - No - Yes - No - Yes - PRINT CUSTOM SET DPOF PRINT RESET Quality Type ※ Menus are subject to change withou[...]

《 44 》 Starting the slide show ■ Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Select the [Show] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu. [Play] selected : The s[...]

《 45 》 On Screen Display information Rotating an image 1. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. ■ You can check shooting information about the displayed image. [OSD Off] [Full] Av : F2.8 Tv : 1/60 ISO : 50 Flash:OFF 3072x2304 2007/02/01 [Basic] OSD INFORMATION Full Basic OSD Off ■ You can rotate[...]

《 46 》 Resize Protecting images ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select the [User Image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. ● Image Resize Types 7M O O O O 5M X O O O 3M X X O O 1M X X [...]

《 47 》 Deleting images Copy T o Card ■ Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image and SKIN image are stored in the camera&apo[...]

《 48 》 DPOF DPOF : Index ■ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. ■ The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF [...]

《 49 》 PictBridge DPOF : Print size ● Setting the Print Size 1. Select the [Size] menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. [Select] : Selection window for an image to be changed printed size is displayed. - Up / Down / Left / Right [...]

《 50 》 PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Picture Selection ■ Easy printing When you connect the camera to printer in the Play back mode, you can print a picture easily. - Pressing the Printer ( ) button : The currently displayed image will be printed with the printer’s default setting. - Pressing the Left / Right button : Selects a pr[...]

《 51 》 PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Print ■ Custom Set : You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [CUSTOM SET] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and t[...]

《 52 》 Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Series - Reset - Off, 1, 3, 5,10min - No - Yes - 07/02/01 13:00 - yy/mm/dd - mm/dd/yy - dd/mm/yy - Off - Guam - Sydney - Off - Date - Date&Time - Off - On - PictBridge : RESET Setup menu ■ Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET][...]

《 53 》 File name Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Off - Low - Medium - High - Computer - Printer - Dark - Normal - Bright - NTSC - PAL - Quick View Off, 0.5, 1, 3 sec - No - Yes - LCD Video Out Reset p.55 p56 p.56 p.56 p.56 USB p.55 ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sound ■ This function allows th[...]

《 54 》 Auto power off Format ● After replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved. ● Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in connecting the computer or printer, slide show, playing back a voice recording, playing back a movie clip and taking a composite shot. INFORMATION ■ This fun[...]

《 55 》 Auto Focus lamp Setting up the Date / Time / Date type RIGHT button : Selects the year / month / day / hour / minute date type. LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other cases, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position. [...]

《 56 》 ■ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. [Off] : The quick view function can’t be activated. [0.5, 1, 3sec] : The captured image is briefly displayed during the select[...]

《 57 》 Start up sound Setting up the Mycam menu Start up image ■ YYou can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every working mode of camera with the exception of Voice recording mode has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page Off LOGO User Image 1 User Image 2 Off So[...]

《 58 》 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! ■ This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in h[...]

Important notes 《 59 》 Memory Full! • There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image → Insert a new memory card → Delete unnecessary image files to free up some memory No Image! • There are no images stored on the memory → Take images → Insert a memory card that is holding some images File Error! • File error → Format th[...]

《 60 》 Before contacting a service centre ■ Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on • There is low battery capacity → Insert fresh batteries. (p.10) • The battery may be inserted incorrectly. → Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -) • The battery is not inserted → Insert the battery and turn on[...]

《 61 》 Specifications ■ Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.5" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 7.2Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 7.4 Mega-pixel ■ Lens - Focal Length : NV Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm) - F No. : F2.8 ~ F4.9 - Digital Zoom : ㆍ Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X ㆍ Play mode : 1.0X ~ 10.0X (depends on imag[...]

《 62 》 Specifications ■ White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom ■ Voice Recording : Voice Recording (Max. 1 hour) Voice Memo in Still Image (Max. 10 sec.) ■ Date Imprinting : Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable) ■ Shooting - Still Image : ㆍ Modes : Auto, Program, Scene, Voice Record[...]

《 63 》 Software Notes About the software System Requirements Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. • The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. • Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. • Copyrights for [...]

《 64 》 Setting up the application software ■ To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. ■ You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. 1. The auto run frame will display. Clic[...]

《 65 》 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. ※ If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. If the download window of Digmax Master opens after starting Digimax Master, the camera driver was set up successfully. 3. After restarting the computer, conne[...]

《 66 》 Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC ■ Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 68 (Removing the removable disk). ※ If you selected [Printer] in Step 4, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect t[...]

■ Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My Computer] and double click [Removable Disk → DCIM → 100SSCAM]. T[...]

《 68 》 ● For Mac OS 10.0 or later : First complete uploading from computer to camera and then remove the removable disk with the Extract command. ● If a movie clip can’t play back on the Mac OS, please visit the following site (http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/) and download the codec. Or, use a media player that supports the Xvid codec (Mpla[...]

Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ■ To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Connect the camera to your PC and turn it on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 6. Uninstallation is complete. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the[...]

《 70 》 Digimax Master ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. ① ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ② ③ ④ - Image viewer functions are listed below. ① Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. ② Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window. ③ Media type se[...]

● Image edit : You can edit the still image. ① ② ③ ④ - Image edit functions are listed below. ① Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Tools] : You can resize or crop the selected image. See the [Help] menu. [Adjust] : You can modify image quality. See the [Help] menu. [Retouch] : You can change image or insert effects on the [...]

《 72 》 Digimax Master FA Q ■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. → Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. → Install the camer[...]

Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. → Right-click on the entry with[...]

《 74 》 ● When the DirectX 9.0 or later is not installed → Install the DirectX 9.0 or later 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) Run the windows explorer and select the [CD-ROM drive: USB DriverDirectX 9.0] folder and click the DXESETUP.exe file. The DirectX will be installed. Visit the following site for downloading the DirectX.ht[...]

《 75 》 MEMO ■ ■ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Samsung L700 Responsible Party : Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This [...]

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