Samsung DIGIMAXGX10 User Manual

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For Safe Use of Your Camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

ƃ Prior to using this camera, please read this user manual thoroughly. ƃ When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera

malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the After Sales centre.

ƃ To avoid disappointment please ensure that your camera is operating properly well before you intend

to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event). Samsung Cameras take no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

ƃ Keep the manual in a safe place. Ҭ Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Ҭ All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

ſ Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result

in a minor or moderate injury.

This manual contains instructions that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly.

This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

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Danger

Warning

ƈ 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.

ƈ When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may

result in permanent damage to your eyesight.

ƈ For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent

accidents e.g.: ҮSwallowing batteries or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a

doctor immediately.

ҮThere is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

ƈ Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use which may result in camera malfunction.

Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.

ƈ Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle,

direct sunlight or other places of extreme variations in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the cameraŖs internal components and could cause a fire.

ƈ When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and

distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

ƈ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or

severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

ƈ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could

increase the risk of explosion.

ƈ Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera,

and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

ƈ Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points

e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

ƈ Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

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Caution

ƈ Only use specified batteries (SLB-1674) with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause

overheating or explosion.

ƈ Do not allow metallic or inflammable foreign objects to come into contact with the battery. ƈ Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Otherwise the

battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

ƈ Cover the battery with the battery cap to prevent the short circuit. ƈ Do not disassemble the battery. It may cause leakage or breakage. ƈ If liquid from the battery enters the eyes, wash it away immediately with fresh water and consult a

doctor. It may cause loss of eyesight.

ƈ If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas

thoroughly with water.

ƈ If there is overheating in, or smoke from, the battery chamber, remove the battery from the camera as

soon as possible. When doing so, take care to avoid burns. And then contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Centre.

ƈ The battery is expendable and its life is shortened through use. If the battery capacity is reduced by

half, purchase new one.

ƈ After removing the batteries for about 110 hour (4-5 days), the camera may be reset.

Precautions for Battery Usage

ƈ Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.

ҮUse batteries with the correct specification for the camera. ҮDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. ҮDo not insert the batteries with polarities reversed.

ƈ Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it

continuously. It may cause burns.

ƈ If you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera.

After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

ƈ Only D-XENON lenses can be used with this camera.

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Caution

ƈ Only use specified charger (SBC-L6) with this camera. ƈ Other chargers can cause fire or electric shock. Observe the power specification (100-240V only) and

only charge the specified rechargeable batter (SLB-1674). Do not disassemble the charger. It may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.

ƈ If the charger smokes or overheats, stop using it immediately and contact your dealer or Samsung

Camera Service Centre as soon as possible.

ƈ If water gets inside the camera, stop using the camera and contact your dealer or Samsung Camera

Service Centre. It may cause fire or electric shock.

ƈ If the lightning flashes or thunder fills the air, disconnect the power plug. It may cause breakage, fire

or electric shock.

ƈ If there is dirt on the plug, clear the dirt or it may cause fire.

Precautions for Charger Usage

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Contents

For Safe Use of Your Cameraōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō1 Danger ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō2 Warning ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō2 Caution ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō3 Precautions for Battery Usageōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō3 Precautions for Charger Usage ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō4 Contents ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō5 Contents of the Operating Manual ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō10

Before Using Your Camera

ƃGX-10 Camera Characteristics ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō12 ƃChecking the Contents of the Package ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō14 ƃNames of Working Parts ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō15

ƈFront ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō15 ƈBack ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō15 ƈTop ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō16 ƈSideōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō16 ƈBottom ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō17

ƃUsing the Button Functions ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō18

ƈCapture Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō18 ƈPlayback mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō21

ƃLCD Monitor Indicationsōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō23

ƈWhile Power is On or Operating Mode Dial ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō23 ƈCapture Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō24 ƈPlayback Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō25

ƈHistogram Display ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō26 ƃViewfinder Indications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō27 ƃLCD Panel Indications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō29

Getting Started

ƃAttaching the Strapōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō32 ƃConnecting to a Power Source ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō33

ƈInserting the Battery ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō33

ƈHow to charge the exclusive rechargeable battery ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō34

ƈBattery Level Indicator / Approximate Playback Time (new batteries)ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō36

ƈUsing the Optional AC Adapter ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō37 ƃUsing the memory card ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō38

ƈInserting / Removing the Memory Card ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō38

ƈPrecautions When Using the Memory Card ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō39

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ƈRecorded Pixels and Quality Level ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō40 ƃTurning the Camera On and Off ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō41 ƃInitial Settings ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō42

ƈSetting the Display Language ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō42

ƈSetting the Date and Time ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō44 ƃAttaching the Lens ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō46 ƃAdjusting the Viewfinder Dioptre ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō48

Basic Operations

ƃBasic Shooting Operation ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō50

ƈHolding the Camera ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō50

ƈLetting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō51

ƈOperating the shutter release button ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō53

ƈHard-to-Autofocus Subjects ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō54 ƃOPS (Optical Picture Stabilisation) ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō55

ƈOptical Picture Stabilisation ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō55

ƈShake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length / Turning On the OPS Functionōōōōōōōōō56

ƈSetting the OPS Function ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō57 ƃUsing the RAW button ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō59 ƃOther Shooting Modes ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō60

ƈContinuous Shootingōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō60

ƈSelf-Timer Shooting ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō62

ƈRemote Control Shooting (Remote Control F : Sold Separately)ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō65

ƈUsing Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō68 ƃUsing the Zoom Lensōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō69 ƃUsing the Built-in Flash ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō70

ƈSelecting Flash Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō71

ƈUsing Auto Discharge , ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō72

ƈUsing Fill-in Flash , ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō73

ƈUsing Red-eye Reduction Flash / Daylight-Sync Shooting ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō74

ƈCompensating Flash Outputōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō75 ƃUsing the White Balance ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō76

ƈSetting the White Balance ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō76

ƈAdjusting the White Balance Manually ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō78

ƈFine-Tuning the White Balance ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō80 ƃUsing the ISO sensitivity ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō82

ƈSetting the Sensitivity ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō82

ƈSetting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTOōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō83 ƃPlaying Back Still Pictures ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō84

ƈPlaying Back Imagesōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō84

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ƈRotating Imagesōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō85 ƈEnlarging Playback Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō86 ƈDisplaying Multiple Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō88 ƈSelecting the Number of Images to Display / Displaying a Folder ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō89 ƈSlideshow ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō90 ƈConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō92 ƈDigital Filters ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō93 ƈEditing RAW Imagesōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō96

ƃDeleting Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō98

ƈDeleting a Single Image ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō98 ƈDeleting All Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō99 ƈDeleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō100 ƈDeleting images taken with the RAW button ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō102

ƃProtecting Imagesōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō103

ƈProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō103 ƈProtecting All Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō104

ƃSetting the Printing Service (DPOF) ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō105

ƈPrinting Single Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō105 ƈSettings for All Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō107

ƃPrinting Using PictBridge ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō108

ƈSetting USB ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō109 ƈConnecting the Camera to the Printer ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō110 ƈPrinting Single Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō111 ƈPrinting All Images ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō113 ƈPrinting Images Using the DPOF Settings / Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ōōōōōōō115

Button, Menu, Mode dial Reference

ƃUsing the Menuōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō118

ƈHow to Operate the Menu ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō118 ƈSelect a menu item and set ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō119 ƈ[CAPTURE MENU] Menu Settings ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō120 ƈSetting the Image Tone ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō121 ƈSetting the File Format / Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō122 ƈSetting the JPEG Quality Level ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō123 ƈSetting the Saturation / Sharpness / Contrast ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō124 ƈStoring User Settings ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō125 ƈSetting the Colour Space ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō126 ƈShooting in Extended Bracket Mode / Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōō127 ƈMemory setting ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō128 ƈOptical Picture stabilisation (OPS) / Exposure mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō129

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ƃ[CUSTOM1 MENU] Menu Setting Items ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō130

ƈLinking AF Point and AE / Superimpose ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō131

ƈAF in remote control / AF Button Function ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō132

ƈAF by Press Halfway / EV Steps ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō133

ƈMeter Operating Time / AE-L with AF locked ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō134

ƈProgram Line / Auto EV Compensation ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō135

ƈFine tune when AWB / WB when using flash ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō136

ƈAdjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature / Noise Reduction ōōōōōōōōōōōōō137

ƈISO Warning ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō138

ƈISO sensitivity step / Reset Custom Function1 ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō139

ƈ[CUSTOM2 MENU] Menu Setting Items ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō140

ƈAuto Bracketing order / Green Button in Manual mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō141

ƈAperture Ring Use ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō142

ƈe-dial functions on the P / Sv / Tv / Av mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō142

ƈOne-touch RAW + / Recordable Image No. ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō144

ƈAllowing Shooting while Charging Flash / Selecting the Preview Methodōōōōōōōōōōōōō145

ƈInitial zoom display / Auto Image Rotation ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō146

ƈSaving rotation information / Illuminating LCD panel ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō147

ƈReset Custom Function2 ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō148 ƃ[SETUP MENU] Menu Setting Items ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō149

ƈFormatting the Memory Card ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō150

ƈTurning the Beep On and Offōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō151

ƈChanging the Date and Time and the Display Style ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō152

ƈSetting the World Time ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō153

ƈList of World Time Citiesōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō155

ƈSetting the Display Language / Guide Display Time ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō156

ƈAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō157

ƈSelecting the Video Output Format ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō158

ƈUSB (Selecting an external device) / Setting Auto Power Offōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō159

ƈSelecting the Folder Nameōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō160

ƈCleaning the CCD ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō161

ƈRemoving the dust ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō163

ƈReset ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō164 ƃ[PLAYBACK MENU] Menu Setting Items / Exposure warning ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō165

ƈInstant View ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō166

ƈDigital Preview / Digital Filter ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō167

ƈSlide show ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō168 ƃUsing the Fn Menu ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō169

ƈCapture Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō169

ƈPlayback Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō170

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Contents

ƃUsing the Mode Dialōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō171

ƈUsing the (AUTO) modeōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō173 ƈUsing the P (Program) mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō174 ƈUsing the Hyper-program Mode ( ) ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō175 ƈUsing the Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō176 ƈUsing the Tv (Shutter Priority) Modeōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō177 ƈUsing the Av (Aperture Priority) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō179 ƈUsing the TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō181 ƈUsing M (Hyper-manual) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō182 ƈEV Bar ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō184 ƈUsing the B (Bulb) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō186 ƈ Using the X (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō187 ƈUsing the USER Mode ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō187

Basic Function

ƃChecking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō190 ƃFocusing ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō192 ƃSetting the Exposure ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō199 ƃUsing the Built-in Flash ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō208 ƃUsing an External Flash (Optional)ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō212

Software information

ƃSoftware Notes ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō218 ƃAbout the software ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō219 ƃSetting up the application softwareōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō220 ƃRemovable Disk ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō223 ƃRemoving the removable diskōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō225 ƃDigimax Masterōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō227 ƃDigimax RAW Converter ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō232

Appendix

ƃDefault Settingsōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō234 ƃOptional Accessories ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō239 ƃError Messages ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō241 ƃTroubleshooting ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō243 ƃMain Specifications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō248 ƃGlossary ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō250 ƃIndex ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō254

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1. Before Using Your Camera

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2. Getting Started

Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

3. Basic Operations

Explains the basic procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.

4. Menu Reference

Understand how to use and access the buttons and menus of the GX-10.

5. Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your GX-10 experience.

6. Software information

Explains software installation and how to use the program.

7. Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

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Check the package contents and names of working parts before use.

GX-10 Camera Characteristics ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō12

Checking the Contents of the Package ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō14

Names of Working Partsōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō15

Using the Button Functions ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō18

LCD Monitor Indications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō23

Viewfinder Indications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō27

LCD panel Indications ōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōōō29

Before Using Your Camera

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ƃ Features a 23.5x15.7 mm CCD with 10.14 million effective pixels for superior definition and a wide

dynamic range.

ƃ Coupled CCD shift type OPS (Optical Picture Stabilization) function. This feature will minimise

camera shake.

ƃ Features an Auto-Focus sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. ƃ Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with

0.95x magnification. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red.

ƃ Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is

achieved.

ƃ Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for

high-precision viewing performance.

ƃ The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and clear menus make the camera easy to operate. ƃ The SP coated CCD minimises dust. Any remaining dust can be removed with CCD clear function. ƃ You can select JPEG or RAW image format. Or you can select JPEG and PAW at the same time. ƃ This is a dustproof and damp proof camera for safe outdoor shooting.

GX-10 Camera Characteristics

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GX-10 Camera Characteristics

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the GX-10 and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and the CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD

35 mm film : 36x24 mm GX-10 CCD : 23.5x15.7 mm

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of GX-10. To obtain a focal length framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera

150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the GX-10.

Conversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with GX-10 by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with GX-10

300x1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

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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.

Hot shoe cover

(Installed on camera)

Eyecup

(Installed on camera)

Viewfinder cap

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

USB cable Video cable

Software (CD-ROM) Strap

Charger (SBC-L6) AC cord

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-1674)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Checking the Contents of the Package

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Names of Working Parts

MENU button

Playback ( ) button

Delete ( ) button

INFO button

Mirror

Focus mode lever

AF coupler

Lens information contacts

Lens unlock button

Self-Timer lamp /

Remote control receiver

LCD monitor

Fn button

AE-L / button

Four-way controller

OK button

Rear e-dial

Focus (AF) button

Lens mount index

Front e-dial

Flash ( ) pop-up button

Strap

Exposure

Bracket button

Viewfinder

Self-Timer lamp / Remote control receiver

Card access lamp

(Optical Picture

Stabilization) lever

Focus point selection dial

Front

Back

RAW button

Exposure Compensation ( ) / LCD panel lamp button

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Names of Working Parts

Built-in Flash

Hot shoe

Mode dial

DC input terminal

Side

Top

Cable switch port

USB / Video

terminal

Terminal Cover

Card cover

Memory Card Slot

LCD panel

Strap

Front e-dial

Main Switch

Strap

Dioptre adjustment

lever

Shutter Button

Green button

Rear e-dial

Metering Lever

Card cover lock

Connection ports Memory Card Slot

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Names of Working Parts

Bottom

Tripod socket

Battery cover &

Lock lever

Battery Chamber cover

Battery Chamber

Battery Holder

Battery Chamber

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Using the Button Functions

ƈ Functions of buttons used during shooting.

ڹ Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.53)

ں Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.41) and confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.190).

ڻ Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.47)

ڼ Focus mode lever

Switches between Autofocus mode (p.192) and Manual focus mode (p.197).

ڽ RAW button

Press to capture a JPEG and RAW file at the same time. (p.59)

ھ Flash pop-up button ( )

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.72)

Capture Mode

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Using the Button Functions

ڹ Exposure bracket button

Sets the Exposure bracket. (p.206)

ں MENU button

Displays the [CAPTURE MENU], [CUSTOM1 MENU], [CUSTOM2 MENU], [SETUP MENU] and [PLAYBACK MENU] menu. (p.118)

ڻ INFO button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.24)

ڼ button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.84)

ڽ Fn button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to choose the next operation. (p.169)

ھ Optical Picture Stabiliser ( ) button

Switches on or off the OPS function. (p.55)

ڿ Four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ)

Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu.

ۀ OK button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu.

ہ Focus position dial

Press to select a focus position. (p.194)

ۂ AF button

Focuses on the subject and get the proper metering. (p.132)

ۃ AE-L button

Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.205)

ۄ EV ( ) / LCD panel lamp button

Holding this button, rotate the front e-dial to compensate the exposure. (p.204) Press this button to turn on the LCD panel lamp.

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Using the Button Functions

ڹ Metering mode lever

Changes the metering modes. (p.202)

ں Mode dial

Changes the camera modes. (p.171)

ڻ Rear e-dial

Sets aperture ISO sensitivity values.

ڼ Green button

Resets exposure settings and automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in a M (Manual) mode.

ڽ Front e-dial

Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values.

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Using the Button Functions

ƈ Functions of buttons used during playback.

Playback mode

ڹ Front e-dial

Use it to display the previous or next image in magnified playback (p.86) or adjust the digital filter. (p.93)

ں Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.41)

ڻ Shutter release button

Press to switch to capture mode.

ڼ Rear e-dial

Sets the Exposure values. Use it to enlarge an image or display multiple images at the same time. (p.86) Use to select a digital filter. (p.93)

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Using the Button Functions

ڹ MENU button

Press to display the [CAPTURE MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [CUSTOM1 MENU], [CUSTOM2 MENU] and [SETUP MENU] menu. (p.118)

ں button

Press to delete images. (p.98)

ڻ INFO button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.84)

ڼ button

Press to switch to capture mode.

ڽ Fn button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to choose your next operation. (p.170)

ھ Four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ)

Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen.

ڿ OK button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.

ۀ AE-L / button

Locks the exposure of the shooting conditions. (p.205) Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.103)

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LCD Monitor Indications

ƈ The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending

on the status of the camera.

ƈ Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode.

LCD monitor

While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial

* Indicators 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when the setting other

than the default setting is selected. 11 only appears when World Time is On.

1. Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.70)

Drive mode / Auto Bracket / Multi Exposure (p.60)

3. Metering type (p.202)

4. AF mode (p.192)

5. Focus Point Information (p.194)

6. White balance (p.76)

7. Sensitivity (p.82)

8. Shooting mode (Mode dial position) (p.171)

9. e-dial information (p.142)

10. Battery Status (p.36)

11. World time warning

display (p.153)

12. Date and time (p.152)

13. Custom mode (p.187)

14. Exposure mode (p.171)

15. Button Guide

Progrm Automatic Exposure

ƃ Select [Off] for [Guide Display] in [SETUP MENU] to hide indicators. (p.156)

INFORMATION

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LCD Monitor Indications

ƈ Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor

for 15 seconds.

1. Shooting mode (p.171)

2. Custom mode (p.187)

3. Metering mode (p.202)

4. Flash mode (p.70)

5. Drive mode (p.60)

6. Shutter Speed (p.199)

7. Aperture Value (p.200)

8. Exposure Compensation Value (p.204)

9. Flash Exposure Value (p.75)

10. Exposure Bracket / Multi Exposure (p.206, 127)

11. Extended Bracket (p.127)

12. Image tone (p.121)

13. ISO sensitivity (p.82)

14. ISO range (Auto) (p.83)

15. White balance (p.76)

16. GM compensation value (p.80)

17. BA compensation value (p.80)

18. Colour space (p.126)

19. File type (p.122)

20. Recorded pixels (p.122)

21. Quality level (p.123)

22. Optical Picture Stabilization (OPS) (p.55)

23. AF mode (p.192)

24. Focus point location (p.194)

25. Lens focal length (p.57)

26. Saturation (p.124)

27. Sharpness (p.124)

28. Contrast (p.124)

29. Battery Status (p.36)

30. World tiem (p.153)

31. Date and time (p.152)

Capture Mode

Detailed Information

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LCD Monitor Indications

ƈ Press the INFO button in playback mode to display the image information on the LCD monitor.

Whenever pressing the INFO button, Basic information, Histogram, Detail information and no information will display in that order.

1. Rotate icon (p.85)

2. Captured images

3. Metering mode

4. Flash mode

5. Drive mode

6. Exposure Bracket / Multi Exposure

7. Exposure mode

8. Shutter Speed

9. Aperture Value

10. Exposure Compensation

Value

11. Flash Compensation Value

12. Folder name and Stored image number (p.126, 160)

13. DPOF settings (p.105)

14. Protect icon (p.103)

15. AF mode

16. Focus point information

17. Lens focal length

18. Image tone

19. Sensitivity

20. White Balance / Colour Temperature

21. WB compensation (GM)

22. WB compensation (BA)

23. File type

24. Image size

25. Quality

26. Colour Space

27. Date & Time

28. Saturation

29. Sharpness

30. Contrast

31. Extended Bracket

ƃ You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the PB button. (p.84)

INFORMATION

Playback Mode

* Indicators 4 (Flash mode) and 11 (Flash compensation Value) only appear when the image was

taken with flash.

Detailed Information

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LCD Monitor Indications

1. Capture quality (Image file type)

2. Image folder number and file number

3. Protect icon (p.103)

4. Histogram (Brightness)

5. DPOF settings (p.105)

6. Indicator for Brightness Histogram and RGB Histogram

7. Histogram (R)

8. Histogram (G)

9. Histogram (B)

ƃ DPOF icon ( ) will display only when an DPOF set image is played back. ƃ Areas where blooming occurred blink if [Exposure Warning] warning is on. (p.165) ƃ Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded

images. If the bars in the histogram are higher towards the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark. If the lighting conditions are too bright to check the subject by using the LCD, checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for the shots.

INFORMATION

ƈ Brightness Histogram that distributes brightness of the image and RGB Histogram that distributes

colour of the image are selectable by using the Up and Down (Ɗ, ƌ) button.

Histogram Display

[Playback] [Y Histogram] [RGB Histogram]

Pixel

Dark Bright

Distribution of brightness

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Viewfinder Indications

1. Autofocus frame

2. Spot metering frame

3. Focus point (p.194)

4. indicator : Blinks when OPS is operating (p.55)

5. Flash status : Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set. (p.70)

6. Shutter speed : Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with

front e-dial). (p.199)

7. Aperture : Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with rear e-dial).

(p.200)

8. Focus indicator : Appears when image is focused.

9. Manual Focus : Appears when the Manual Focus is selected.

10. Exposure Bar

: Displays the Exposure Compensation Value. (p.184)

The differences between Current Exposure Value and Proper Exposure Value in the M mode.

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Viewfinder Indications

11. EV compensation : Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

12. Flash Exposure Compensation : Appears when Flash Exposure is compensated.

13. AE Lock indicator : Appears when AE is locked.

14. ISO sensitivity warning : Appears when warning value is exceeded.

15. Number of recordable images / EV compensation :

Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting. (p.122, 123) Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.144) The differences between the compensated Exposure and proper exposure will display. In the M mode, the exposure value can be different. In the Sensitivity priority mode / Shutter & Aperture Priority mode, ISO sensitivity will display.

ƃ The red indication of the focus point used for autofocus lights up and is superimposed on the view

when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

ƃ When [AF Button Function] of the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu is set to [Cancel AF], MF icon will

display while AF button is pressed. (p.132)

ƃ In any mode with the exception of Sensitivity priority mode and Shutter & Aperture priority mode,

ISO sensitivity will display on No. 14 position while the OK button is pressed.

INFORMATION

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LCD Panel Indications

1. Shutter speed (p.199)

2. Aperture (p.200)

3. Flash mode (p.70) : Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used; or incorrect lens is

mounted) : Red-eye reduction flash on : Flash off : Auto discharge

SLOW : First curtain synchro

4. Drive mode (p.60) : Single frame : Continuous Shot : Self-timer : Remote control mode

5. Exposure Bar (p.184)

6. Auto Bracket (p.206)

7. Flash Exposure Compensation indicator (p.75)

8. Exposure compensation (p.204)

9. Battery status (p.36)

10. White Balance (If Auto WB is selected, no

icon will display) (p.76) ±: White Balance Compensation

11. ISO sensitivity warning (p.138)

12. RAW + button : RAW + (p.144)

13. Number of recordable images / EV

compensation value / PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage)) (Pb=PictBridge)

14. Multi exposure (p.127)

ƈ The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

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