Samsung ECTL320BBPUS manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly . Quick refer ence Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index User Manual TL320  Click a topic[...]

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

2 Health and safety information Protect batteries, char gers, and memory cards from damage Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or ver y t hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction. Prevent batte[...]

3 Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memor y card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera. Check that the camera is oper[...]

4 ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the W indows logo are t registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition t M[...]

5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto S Auto a Program p Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority h Manual n User u DUAL IS d Scene s Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes. e.g.) Available in the Progra[...]

6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter t Half-press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background t[...]

7 Quick refer ence T aking photos of people s t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children  28 Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t  41 Face Detection t  47 T aking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework  28 Flash options t  41 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) [...]

8 Contents Using the User mode ........................................................ 34 Configuring your settings ...................................................... 34 Using your custom settings .................................................. 34 Recording a video ............................................................. 35 Recording [...]

9 Contents Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 50 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 50 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 50 Changing the metering option ............................................... 51 Selecting a light source (Whi[...]

Unpacking ………………………………………………… 11 Camera layout …………………………………………… 12 Icons ………………………………………………………… 14 T urning your camera on or off ………………………… 15 Mini dashboard ………………………………………………[...]

Basic functions 11 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable ( AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00172A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001226) Strap ( Silver: AD63-02596A Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD-ROM (User manual included) (AD46-00252A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-03887A) The illustrations may differ from your actual i[...]

Basic functions 12 Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER button AF-assist light/ timer lamp Flash Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery USB and A/V port T ripod mount Mini dashboard (p. 15) Icon Mode Description n Manual T ake a photo by adjustin[...]

Basic functions 13 Camera layout Display Status lamp Blinking t : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer , or out of focus Steady t : When connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. t Zoom in on part of a photo, view files as thumbnails, t or adjust volume in Playback mo[...]

Basic functions 14 B. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Flash customized Timer Focus distance Photo style Face detection Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Face tone Face retouch Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Voice muted C. Icons on the left Icon Description Exposure value White balance White balance customized ISO speed[...]

Basic functions 15 T urning your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Mini dashboard While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the remaining capacity of the battery and memor y card. When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment, t condensation can form on the gauges. If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning arou[...]

Basic functions 16 Selecting options Y ou can select options by pressing [ m ] and rotating or pressing the navigation button. Y ou can also access shooting options by pressing [ f ] but some options are not available. Going back to the previous menu Press [ m ] again to go back to the previous menu. Press [ Shutter ] to return to Shooting mode. In[...]

Basic functions 17 Selecting options Rotate the navigation button or press [ 4 D ] or [ M ] to scroll to White Balance and then pr ess [ t ] or [ o ]. EV White Balance WB Fine-tuning ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality Exit Back Rotate the navigation button or press [ 5 F ] or [ t ] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move Press [ [...]

Basic functions 18 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. About a histogram A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means tha[...]

Basic functions 19 Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Sound  Beep Sound  an option. Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. Press [ 3 m ] to return[...]

Basic functions 20 T aking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 a . Align your subject in the frame. 2 Half-press [ 3 Shutter ] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. t Press [ 4 Shutter ] to take a photo. See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos.[...]

Basic functions 21 T aking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range The digital zoom is not available when using t S , d , s (in some scenes), and v modes and when used wit[...]

Basic functions 22 T aking photos OIS may not function properly when: t you move your camera to follow a moving subject - you use digital zoom - there is too much camera shake - the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select - Night in the s mode) the battery is low - you take a close-up shot - If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your i[...]

Basic functions 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically . The aperture value and shutter speed are set. Focus frame Press [ • Shutter ] to take the pho[...]

Basic functions 24 Preventing your subject fr om being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background - (When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background) the light source behind the subject is too bright - the subject is shiny - the [...]

Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 26 Using the DUAL IS mode ………………………………… 27 Using the Scene mode …………………………………… 28 Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections …………… 28 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 29 Using the Program m[...]

Extended functions 26 Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. Icon Description Appears when taking portraits. Appears when taking close-up photos. Appears when t[...]

Extended functions 27 Before correction After correction Rotate the mode dial to 1 d . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to take the photo. The digital zoom will not work in this mode. t The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light t source that is brighter than ?[...]

Extended functions 28 Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections T ake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s . Select 2 Beauty Shot . 3 T o make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [ m ]. Select 4 Functions  Face T one  an option. Select a higher setting to m[...]

Extended functions 29 Using the Scene mode Using the frame guide When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre-composed scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s . Select 2 Frame Guide . Align your su[...]

Extended functions 30 Rotate the mode dial to 1 p . Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ 2 Shooting options.”) EV Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 3 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 4 Shutter ] to take the photo. Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Progr[...]

Extended functions 31 Shutter speed Shutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remains open when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutter speed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appear brighter . However , a slower shutter speed can also result in blurry photos if either the subject or the camera is moving. [...]

Extended functions 32 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority , or Manual mode Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value. Rotate the mode dial to 1 h . Press [ 2 o ] and rotate the navigation button to adjust the s[...]

Extended functions 33 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority , or Manual mode Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ 5 Shooting options.”) Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 7 Shutter ] to take the photo. Using the Manual mode The Manual mode allows you to manually adjust both the aper[...]

Extended functions 34 Using your custom settings Rotate the mode dial to 1 u . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to take the photo. Y ou can update option settings in the u mode. Configuring your settings Rotate the mode dial to 1 p , A , h or n . Set options. (For a list of options, refer t[...]

Extended functions 35 Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 Functions → V oice → a sound option. Option Description On : Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming, sound recording will be interrupted.) Off : Record a video without sound. Set other options as desired. 6 (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) Press [ 7 Shutter ] to start recor[...]

Extended functions 36 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. Y ou can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. Y ou will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. apAhnds Adding a voice memo to a photo In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Sele[...]

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 38 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 38 Selecting image quality ………………………… 38 Using the timer ……………………………… 39 Shooting in the dark ………………………… 41 Preventing r ed-eye …………………………… 41 Using the flash[...]

Shooting options 38 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recor ding a video: In the 1 v mode, press [ m ]. Select 2 Functions  Movie Size  an option. Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV . 1280 X 720 : Play back on an HDTV . 640 X 480 : Pl[...]

Shooting options 39 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapAhndsv Option Description Remote : T ake a photo in 2 seconds each time you press the shutter button on the remote control. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer . The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The ca[...]

Shooting options 40 Using the timer Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 6 is blinking. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t camera automatically takes a photo. The motion timer may not work when: you are more than 3 m away from the camera t your movements are too subtle t there is too muc[...]

Shooting options 41 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 F ]. Auto Select an option. 2 Option Description Off : The flash will not fire. t Camera shake warning ( t?[...]

Shooting options 42 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the amount of flash Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or underexposure. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Flash EVC . Adjust the amount of flash. 3 0 Back Move Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if: t the subject is too close to the camera - [...]

Shooting options 43 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film’ s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without usin[...]

Shooting options 44 Changing the camera’ s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Setting the focus distance T o take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 M ]. Normal (AF) Select an option. 2 Option Description Normal (AF) : Focus[...]

Shooting options 45 Changing the camera’ s focus Using selection focus Y ou can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Focus Area  Selection AF . Move Set Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame 3 to the area you want to focus and pr ess [...]

Shooting options 46 Changing the camera’ s focus Adjusting the focus area Y ou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’ s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Focus Area  an option. Option Description Center AF : Focus on the center (suitable when subje[...]

Shooting options 47 Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically . T ake photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. apAhnds Detecting faces[...]

Shooting options 48 Using face detection T aking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Face Detection  Smile Shot . When your subject smiles broadly , your camera can detect t the smile more easily . T aking a self-portrait shot T ake [...]

Shooting options 49 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Face Detection  Blink Detection . Hold your camera still while t “ Capturing ” is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails[...]

Shooting options 50 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality . Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto [...]

Shooting options 51 Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy , or T ungsten, or ad[...]

Shooting options 52 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  White Balance  Measure: Shutter . Aim the lens at a piece of white paper . 3 Press [ 4 Shutter ]. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  White Balance  an option. Icon Description A[...]

Shooting options 53 Adjusting brightness and color Color temperature Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the hue of a specific type of light source. As the color temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler . Alternatively , as the color temperature decreases, the color distribution becomes warmer . [...]

Shooting options 54 Adjusting brightness and color Customizing preset white balance options In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions → White Balance → a white balance option. Press [ 3 m ]. Select 4 Functions → WB Fine-tuning → On . Adjust the value on the coordinates. 5 Back Move G: Green • A: Amber • M: Magenta •[...]

Shooting options 55 Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. pAhns Y ou can use the flash, timer , and ACB only when you select t Single . When you select t Motion Capture , the IS[...]

Shooting options 56 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions  Photo Style Selector  Custom RGB . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Back Move Adjust the amount of the sele[...]

Shooting options 57 Improving your photos Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing) Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo t styles are not available. Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast, sharpness[...]

Playing back ……………………………………………… 59 Starting Playback mode …………………………………… 59 Viewing photos ……………………………………………… 63 Playing a video ……………………………………………… 64 Playing voice memos ……………………………………?[...]

Playback/Editing 59 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Display in Playback mode Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name Histogram Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos store[...]

Playback/Editing 60 Playing back Press [ 4 F ] or [ t ] to view files. Press and hold [ t F ] or [ t ] to select a date, file type, weekday , or color . Press [ 5 o ] to return to the normal view . Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, push [ Zoom ] down to display 9 or 20 thumbnails (push [ Zoom ] up to ret[...]

Playback/Editing 61 Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. Y ou cannot delete protected files. T o delete a single file, In Playback mode, select a file and press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Ye s to delete the file. T o delete multiple files, In Playback mode, press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Multiple Delete . Select files you [...]

Playback/Editing 62 Playing back Copying files to the memory card Y ou can copy files from the internal memory to a memor y card. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 File Options  Copy to Card . Select 3 Ye s to copy files. Using the recycle bin If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the recycle bin instea[...]

Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Starting a slide show Y ou can apply effects and audio to your slide show . In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Multi Slide Show . Select a slide show effect option. 3 Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. t Option Description Images Set the photos you want to view as a slide show . All t[...]

Playback/Editing 64 Playing back Use the following buttons to control playback. 2 Press T o [ F ] Scan backward. [ o ] Pause or resume playback. [ t ] Scan forward. [ Zoom ] up or down Adjust the volume level. T rimming a video during playback Press [ 1 o ] at the point where you want the new video to begin and push [ Zoom ] up. Press [ 2 o ] to re[...]

Playback/Editing 65 Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [ o ]. Press [ t o ] to pause or resume playback. Capturing an image during playback Press [ 1 o ] at the point where you want to save a still image. Press [ 2 M ]. A captured image will have the same file[...]

Playback/Editing 66 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. Rotating a photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Edit  Rotate  an option. Back Right 90° Move Depending o[...]

Playback/Editing 67 Editing a photo Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ m ]. Select 2 Edit  Photo Style  Selector  Custom RGB . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Back Move Adjust the amount of the selected color . 4 (-: less or +: more) Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style t[...]

Playback/Editing 68 Editing a photo Correcting exposur e problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Edit  Image Adjust  ACB . Removing r[...]

Playback/Editing 69 Editing a photo Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 File Options  DPOF  Size  an option. Option Description Select Specify the print size for the selected photo. All Specify the print size for all photos. Reset Reset your settings. If you select 6 Select , scroll to a photo and pr ess [ Zoom ] up or down to select the print size. R[...]

Playback/Editing 70 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A / V cable. On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not • appear . Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on • your TV settings. Y ou can capture photos or videos while the came[...]

Playback/Editing 71 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Insert your camera into the cradle and plug the HDMI 5 cable into the HDTV and the cradle. Disconnect the A/V cable if it is connected to the cradle. HDMI cable T urn on your camera. 6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera t screen will be displayed. View files using the butt[...]

Playback/Editing 72 T ransferring files to your computer Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5 Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD Athlin 64FX, t 2.6 GHz or higher Windows XP ser vice pack2 or Vista t Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended) t 64 MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ t A TI X1600 series o[...]

Playback/Editing 73 T ransferring files to your computer T ransferring files to your PC Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be recognized as a removable drive. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable. Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable. 1 Y ou must plug the end of the[...]

Playback/Editing 74 T ransferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar . If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until 1 it stops. Click 2 on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen. Click the pop-up message. 3 Remove the USB ca[...]

Playback/Editing 75 T ransferring files to your computer Click 2 Next and follow the onscreen instructions.   No. Description  Select a location for downloaded files.  Click to download the selected files.  Thumbnails of files; click an image to download. Using Samsung Master Y ou can download files or edit photos or videos s[...]

Playback/Editing 76 T ransferring files to your computer No. Description  T oolbar  Menus  Click for more information about the program.  Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.  Change the mode. t : View mode t : Edit mode for photos t : Edit mode for videos  Preview information about the selected file. [...]

Playback/Editing 77 T ransferring files to your computer T urn on the camera. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a t removable disk icon will be displayed. Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 T ransfer photos or videos to the computer . 4 For Mac users When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer , the computer wi[...]

Playback/Editing 78 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer . Configuring print settings Images Size Layout T ype Quality Exit Print : One Photo : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto Option Description Images : Select whether to print the current ph[...]

Camera settings menu …………………………………… 80 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 80 Sound ……………………………………………………… 81 Display ……………………………………………………… 81 Settings …………………………………………………?[...]

Appendixes 80 Camera settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 V olume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Self-Portrait Back Set : On Off Low Medium High Press [ 4 m ] to return to the previous scr een. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Playbac[...]

Appendixes 81 Camera settings menu Display * Default Item Description Language Select a language for the display text. Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. ( Off , On * ) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. Off t *: Display no start image. Logo t : Display a default image stored[...]

Appendixes 82 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description File No. Specify how to name files. Reset t : Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memor y card, or deleting all files. Series t *: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when inserting a new memory card, formatt[...]

Appendixes 83 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description Video Out Set the video signal output according to your region. NTSC t *: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, T aiwan, Mexico. P AL t (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany , England, Italy , Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Swed[...]

Appendixes 84 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description HDMI Size Select a resolution when playing back files on an HDTV with the HDMI cradle. (NTSC: 1080i *, 720p , 480p / P AL: 1080i *, 720p , 576p ) If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution. USB Set the function to use v[...]

Appendixes 85 Error messages When the following error messages appear , try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error T urn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card. (p. t 82) Card Locked Unlock the memory card. DCF Full Error File names do not mat[...]

Appendixes 86 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dr y cloth. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t cover . Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower [...]

Appendixes 87 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Size Super fine Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 142 274 389 - - - 162 302 426 - - - 195 355 509 - - - 195 355 509 - - - 204 361 518 - - - 327 547 764 - [...]

Appendixes 88 Camera maintenance Battery life Shooting time / Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 140 min/ Approx. 280 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, Fine quality , OIS on. 1. Set the flash option to Fill in , take a single shot, and zoom in[...]

Appendixes 89 Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted t correctly . T urn off your camera when charging. t T urn on your camera after charging the batter y for more than 10 t minutes. Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly . t Ch[...]

Appendixes 90 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a ser vice center . If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center . Situation Suggested remedies Cannot t[...]

Appendixes 91 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene An incorrect white balance can create unrealistic color . Select the proper white balance option to suit the light source. (p. 51) The photo is too bright Y our photo is overexposed. Adjust the exposure value. (p. t[...]

Appendixes 92 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 files you want to play . Use QuickTime ® Player or install Codec Pack Full. Using QuickTime t ® Player 7.5 1. Install QuickTime ® Player 7.5 which supports M[...]

Appendixes 93 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. t Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. t Aperture Priority , Shutter Priority , Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec. t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. t Firework: 4 sec. t Exposure Control Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure Metering Multi, Spot, Center [...]

Appendixes 94 Camera specifications Videos Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min) • Stereo recording with volume control and mute in • zooming Size: 1280 x 720 High Quality , 1280 x 720 • Standard Quality , 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS • Voice: Off, On • OIS: On, Off • Video editing (emb[...]

Appendixes 95 Camera specifications Interface Digital output connector USB 2.0 (34 pin) Audio output Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone) Video output AV : NTSC, P AL (selectable) • HDMI 1.2: NTSC, P AL (selectable) • DC power input connector 34 pin, 4.4 V Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh)[...]

Appendixes 96 Camera specifications Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Samsung Master , QuickTime ® Player 7.5, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.[...]

Appendixes 97 FCC notice Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’ s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’ s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’ s continuous effort on development of environmental conscious products. NOTE: t This equipment has been tested and found to comply [...]

Appendixes 98 Index A ACB 50, 68 Adjusting Brightness 68 Contrast in Playback mode 68 in Shooting mode 57 Saturation In Playback mode 68 in Shooting mode 57 Sharpness 57 Adobe Reader 72 AF Lamp 83 AF Sound 81 Anynet+ 83 Aperture Priority mode 32 Aperture value 31 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 50, 68 Auto mode 20 B Battery Charging 89 Life 88 Specifi[...]

Appendixes 99 Index Focus distance Auto Macro 44 Macro 44 Manual Focus 44 Normal (AF) 44 Frame guide 29 Frame rate 35 Function button 13 Function description 81 G Grid lines 18, 81 H Half-pressing 6 HDTV 70 I Icons 14 Imprint 83 ISO speed 43 L Light source (White balance) 51 M Macro 44 Maintenance 86 Manual mode 33 Memory card Capacity 87 MMC 87 SD[...]

Appendixes 100 Index S Samsung Master Installing 72 Using 75 Scene mode 28 Self-portrait 48 Service center 90 Settings Accessing 80 Camera 82 Display 81 Sound 81 Shooting mode Aperture Priority 32 Auto 20 Dual IS 27 Manual 33 Movie 35 Program 30 Scene 28 Shutter Priority 32 Smart Auto 26 User 34 Shutter Priority mode 32 Shutter speed 31 Slide show [...]

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