Samsung DV100, DV50 User Manual

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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

Click a topic

Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

DV50/DV90/DV100/DV101

Settings

Appendixes

Index

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Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may over-heat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in electric shock.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources such, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

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Health and safety information

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

This may cause a fire or personal injuries.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.

•Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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Health and safety information

Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera.

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to insert the correct USB cable connector into the camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

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Organization of the user manual

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•Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of

their respective owners.

•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission.

•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.

Basic functions 12

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Extended functions 31

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video.

Shooting options 45

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 67

Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.

Settings 90

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 96

Refer to error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Program

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The for all scenes.

e.g.)

mode may not support functions

Available in Program and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the

[ ]

shutter button.

( )

Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step. For example: Select Shooting →

→

Photo Size represents select Shooting, and then select Photo Size.

Annotation

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

•Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down.

•Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down.

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

•Subject: The main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life.

•Background: The objects around the subject.

•Composition: The combination of a subject and background.

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

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Basic troubleshooting

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes appear red.

Photos have dust spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred when shooting at night.

Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

• Set the flash option to

• If the photo has already been taken, select

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

• Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

Blurring can occur if may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly. Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

• Select

• Turn on the flash. (p. 49)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

• Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject.

• Select

• Set the flash option to

• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 59)

• Adjust the exposure. (p. 58)

• Set the metering option to

Night in the mode. (p. 36)

Backlight in the mode. (p. 34)

Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 49)

Fill in. (p. 49)

Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 59)

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 79)

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Quick reference

Taking photos of people

• mode > Beauty Shot  35

• Self Shot

• Children

• Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)



• Face Detection



Taking photos at night or in the dark

• mode > Night  36

mode > Sunset, Dawn  34

•

• Flash options

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



Taking action photos

• Continuous, Motion Capture  62

Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers

• mode > Text  34

• Macro



Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  50

• EV (to adjust exposure)

• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright

backgrounds)

• Metering

• AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with



different exposures)



Applying a different effect

• mode > Magic Frame  34

• Smart filter effects

• Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or

contrast)



Reducing camera shake

• Digital Imaging Stabilization (DIS)  28

• Viewing files by category in Smart Album

• Viewing files as thumbnails



• Deleting all files on the memory card

• Viewing files as a slide show

• Viewing files on a TV

• Connecting your camera to a

computer

• Adjusting sound and volume



• Adjusting the brightness of the display

• Changing the display language

• Setting the date and time

• Formatting the memory

card

• Troubleshooting



106

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Basic functions

Unpacking ................................................................... 13

Camera layout ............................................................. 14

Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 16

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 17

Charging the battery ................................................... 17

Turning on your camera .............................................. 17

Performing the initial setup ......................................... 18

Learning icons ............................................................. 20

Selecting options or menus ........................................ 21

Setting the display and sound .................................... 23

Changing the display type ........................................... 23

Setting the sound ....................................................... 23

Taking photos .............................................................. 24

Turning on the front display .......................................... 25

Zooming .................................................................... 26

Reducing camera shake (DIS) ..................................... 28

Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 29

............................................................... 12

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 32

........................................................ 31

Using the Scene mode ................................................ 34

Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 34

Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 35

Using the Night mode ................................................. 36

Using the Program mode ............................................ 38

Using the Movie mode .............................................. 39

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 40

Capturing photos with the front display ...................... 42

Using the Self-portrait mode ........................................ 42

Using the Children mode ............................................ 43

Using the Jump Shot Timer ......................................... 43

Recording a video with the front display ........................ 44

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Contents

Shooting options

............................................................ 45

Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 46

Selecting a resolution .................................................. 46

Selecting image quality ............................................... 47

Using the timer ............................................................ 48

Shooting in the dark .................................................... 49

Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 49

Using the flash ........................................................... 49

Adjusting the ISO speed ............................................. 50

Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 51

Using macro .............................................................. 51

Using auto focus ........................................................ 51

Using tracking auto focus ............................................ 52

Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 53

Using face detection ................................................... 54

Detecting faces .......................................................... 54

Taking a smile shot ..................................................... 55

Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 55

Using smart face recognition ...................................... 56

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ................. 57

Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 58

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 58

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 59

Changing the metering option ...................................... 59

Selecting a light source (White balance) ....................... 60

Using burst modes ...................................................... 62

Improving your photos ................................................ 63

Applying smart filter effects .......................................... 63

Adjusting your photos ................................................. 66

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Contents

Playback/Editing

............................................................. 67

Playing back ................................................................ 68

Starting Playback mode .............................................. 68

Viewing photos .......................................................... 73

Playing a video ........................................................... 75

Editing a photo ............................................................ 77

Resizing photos ......................................................... 77

Rotating a photo ......................................................... 77

Applying smart filter effects .......................................... 78

Correcting exposure problems .................................... 79

Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................... 81

Viewing files on a TV ................................................... 82

Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. 83

Transferring files using Intelli-studio ............................... 84

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 87

........................................................... 86

Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 88

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 89

Settings

........................................................................... 90

Camera settings menu ................................................ 91

Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 91

Sound ....................................................................... 92

Front Display Settings ................................................. 92

Display ...................................................................... 93

Settings ..................................................................... 94

Appendixes

..................................................................... 96

Error messages ........................................................... 97

Camera maintenance .................................................. 98

Cleaning your camera ................................................. 98

Using or storing the camera ........................................ 99

About memory cards ................................................ 100

About the battery ...................................................... 102

Before contacting a service center ........................... 106

Camera specifications ............................................... 109

Glossary ..................................................................... 113

FCC notice ................................................................. 117

Index .......................................................................... 118

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Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

Selecting options or menus

………………………………… 13

……………………………… 14

…………………………………… 17 Charging the battery Turning on your camera

……………………… 17

………………… 17

……………… 18

……………………………… 20

……………… 21

… 16

Setting the display and sound

Changing the display type Setting the sound

Taking photos

Turning on the front display Zooming Reducing camera shake (DIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

……………………………… 24

………………………………… 26

………………… 23

………………………… 23

……………… 25

…………… 23

…………… 28

…………… 29

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Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery

Strap Quick Start Guide

• The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

• Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera

at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera. We are not responsible for any damages caused by using items from other manufacturers.

Basic functions

Camera case Memory card/

Memory card adapter

A/V cable Battery charger

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Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.

POWER button

Shutter button

Flash

Front display

Tripod mount

Microphone

Speaker

Front LCD button

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Lens

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Basic functions

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Camera layout

Status lamp

• Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or when the image is out of focus

• Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus

Main display

Refer to the table at the bottom

Zoom button

• In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

• In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of

a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust volume

Attaching the strap

Button Description

Access options or menus

Select a shooting mode.

Description

Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode setting

selected automatically by the camera.

Program: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually.

Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific

scene.

Movie: Record a video.

Basic functions

Button Description

In Shooting mode Other functions

Change the display option Move up

Change the macro option Move down

Change the flash option Move left

Change the timer option Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu

Enter Playback mode

• Access options in Shooting mode

• Delete files in Playback mode

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Inserting the battery and memory card

Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Removing the battery and memory card

Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.

Memory card

Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

Memory card

Battery lock

Push the lock up to release the battery.

Rechargeable battery

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Rechargeable battery

You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted.

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Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Charging the battery

Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. When connecting the USB cable to the camera, insert the smaller connector into the camera and the other connector into the power adapter.

Status lamp

•

Red light on: Charging

•

Red light off: Fully charged

•

Red light blinking: Error

Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 18)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [ ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately.

If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [ ] until the status lamp blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.

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Performing the initial setup

The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.

Press [ ].

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time.

Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a language and press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Time Zone and press

[

] or [ ].

Basic functions

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a time zone and press [ ].

• To set the daylight-saving time, press [ ].

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press

[

] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select an item.

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

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Performing the initial setup

Press [ ] or [ ] to set the date and time and press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date Type and press

[

] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a date format and press [ ].

Press [ ] to switch to the Shooting mode.

Basic functions

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Learning icons

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

1

Information

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

• : Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

: Charging needed

1

2

3

Icon Description

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Current date and time

Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on

2

Icons on the right

Icon Description

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Photo quality

Frame rate

Metering option

Flash option

Timer option

Basic functions

Icon Description

Auto focus option

Face detection

Voice muted

3

Icons on the left

Icon Description

Aperture and shutter speed

Long time shutter

Exposure value

White balance

Face tone

Face retouch

ISO speed

Smart filter effect

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation)

Burst type

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

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Selecting options or menus

You can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]). Press [ ] to confirm.

You can also access shooting options by pressing [ ], but some options are not available.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or

menu.

• To move up or down, press [ ] or [ ].

• To move left or right, press [

Press [ ] to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.

] or [ ].

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [ ] again to go back to the previous menu.

Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.

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Selecting options or menus

Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press

[

Press [ ].

Shooting

Sound Front Display

Settings Display

Settings

Exit

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Shooting, and then

press [

] or [ ].

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

White Balance

Smart Filter

Face Detection

Change

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then

press [

] or [ ].

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter Face Detection

Exit Back

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to a White Balance option.

Daylight

Back Move

Press [ ].

Basic functions

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Setting the display and sound

Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings.

Changing the display type

Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information.

Show all photographic information.

Press [ ] repeatedly to change the display type.

Modes Display Type Choices

• Display all information about shooting

Shooting

Playback

• Hide information about shooting, except the available number of photos (or available recording time) and the battery icon

• Display all information about the current photo

• Hide all information about the current file

• Display information about the current file, except the

shooting settings and captured date

Basic functions

Setting the sound

Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option.

Options Description

Off

1/2/3

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits one of three sounds, depending on the option you select.

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Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press

[

Align your subject in the frame.

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

• A green frame means the subject in focus.

• A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Taking photos

Turning on the front display

The front display helps you capture self-portraits, or photos of children, or photos of people jumping. If you use the Children mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to attract a child’s attention. (p. 43)

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select a shooting option.

Self Shot

Icon

Description

Front On: Turn on the front display.

Self Shot: View yourself on the front display while you

capture a self-portrait. (p. 42)

Children: Show a short animation on the front display to attract the attention of children. (p. 43)

Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display, so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 43)

• When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 48)

• When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to see the front display clearly.

• When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not activate even if you press the front LCD button.

• Self Shot is automatically selected if you do not select an option within 3 seconds.

• You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face in Self Shot or Children mode. (p. 92)

Basic functions

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Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X digital zoom. Intelli zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same time.

Zoom in

Zoom out

The zoom ratio appearing on the screen changes nonlinearly and may differ slightly from the actual zoom ratio.

Zoom ratio

Basic functions

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.

Digital range

Optical range

• The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option.

• If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may deteriorate.

Zoom indicator

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Taking photos

Intelli zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.

Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on

Optical range

Intelli range

Zoom indicator

Basic functions

• The Intelli zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option.

• The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 ratio resolution. If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically.

• Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use the optical zoom.

Setting Intelli zoom

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Intelli Zoom → an option.

Options Description

Off: Deactivate the Intelli zoom.

On: Activate the Intelli zoom.

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Taking photos

Reducing camera shake (DIS)

Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → DIS → an option.

Options Description

Off: DIS is deactivated.

On: DIS is activated.

Basic functions

• DIS may not function properly when:

- you move your camera to follow a moving subject

- you use digital zoom

- there is too much camera shake

- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)

- the battery is low

- you take a close-up shot

• If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.

• In some scene modes, the DIS function is unavailable.

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

•Change the composition and halfpress [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake. (p. 28)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still.

• Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 49)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

there is little contrast between the subject and background

(for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background)

- the light source behind the subject is too bright

- the subject is shiny or reflective

- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

- the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

• When you take photos in low light

Turn on the flash. (p. 49)

• When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 62)

Basic functions

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Extended functions

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video.

Using the Smart Auto mode

Using the Scene mode

Using the Magic Frame mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the Night mode

Using the Program mode

Using the Movie mode

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

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Using the Self-portrait mode Using the Children mode Using the Jump Shot Timer Recording a video with the front display

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Using the Smart Auto mode

In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select .

Align your subject in the frame.

• The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night

Portraits at night

Landscapes with backlighting

Portraits with backlighting

Extended functions

Icon Description

Portraits

Close-up photos of objects

Close-up photos of text

Sunsets

Clear skies

Forested areas

Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

Fireworks (when using a tripod)

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Using the Smart Auto mode

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

• In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photo when you half-press [Shutter].

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

• If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, appears and the camera uses default settings.

• Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.

• The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting condtions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.

• Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the depending on the subject's movement.

• In

mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because

it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.

mode

Extended functions

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Using the Scene mode

In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → a scene.

Magic Frame

Beauty Shot

Night

Landscape

Text

Sunset

Dawn

• To change the scene mode, press [ ], and then select

Scene → a scene.

• For the Magic Frame mode, see “Using the Magic Frame mode” on page 34.

• For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode" on page 35.

• For the Night mode, see “Using the Night mode” on page 36.

Extended functions

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Using the Magic Frame mode

In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Magic Frame.

Press [ ].

Select Shooting → Frame → an option.

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Using the Scene mode

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

• In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to .

• When you connect the camera to a TV in Magic Frame mode, you

cannot capture photos.

Using the Beauty Shot mode

In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Beauty Shot.

Press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Tone.

Select an option.

• For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin appear lighter.

Level 2

Back Move

Extended functions

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Using the Scene mode

Press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Retouch.

Select an option.

• For example, increase the Face Retouch setting to hide more imperfections.

Level 2

Back Move

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

When using the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

Extended functions

Using the Night mode

In Night mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Night.

Press [ ].

Select Shooting → Long Time Shutter.

Select the aperture value or shutter speed.

Aperture value

Aperture

Back Move

Shutter speed

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Using the Scene mode

Select an option.

• If you select AUTO, the camera adjusts the aperture value or shutter speed automatically.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Extended functions

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Using the Program mode

In the Program mode, you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select .

Set options.

(For a list of options, refer to

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

“Shooting options”.)

Extended functions

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Using the Movie mode

In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos in 1280 X 720 HQ resolution. You can record up to 4 GB (approximately 15 minutes) at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and the camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files.

• Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If your card does not, set a lower resolution. (p. 46)

• Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support highresolution videos. To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards with faster write speeds.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select .

Press [ ].

Select Movie → Frame Rate →a frame rate (the

number of frames per second).

• As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but the file size also increases.

Depending on the resolution and frame rate, the movie may appear smaller than the original size shown on the main display.

Extended functions

Press [ ].

Select Movie → Sound Alive →a sound option.

Option Description

Sound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Alive function.

Sound Alive Off: Turn off the Sound Alive function.

Mute: Do not record sounds.

• Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive function.

• Recordings made with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.

Set other options as desired.

(For options, refer to “Shooting options”.)

Press [Shutter] to start recording.

Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

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Using the Movie mode

To pause recording

The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording. With this function, you can record several scenes as a single video.

Stop Record

• Press [ ] to pause while recording.

• Press [

] to resume.

Extended functions

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select .

Press [ ].

Select Movie → Smart Scene Detection → On.

Align your subject in the frame.

• The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon Description

Appears when recording videos of landscapes.

Appears when recording videos of clear skies.

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Using the Movie mode

Icon Description

Appears when recording videos of forested areas.

Appears when recording videos of sunsets.

Press [Shutter] to start recording.

Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

• If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, will not change and the default settings will be used.

• The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.

• In Smart Scene Detection mode, you cannot set smart filter effects.

Extended functions

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Capturing photos with the front display

The front display helps you capture self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Jump Shot Timer with the front display.

Using the Self-portrait mode

Conveniently capture photos of yourself with the front display.

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select Self Shot.

• Your camera will automatically detect your face and display a frame to indicate the detected face.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

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Extended functions

Capturing an Easy Self Shot

If you press the front LCD button when the power is off, the front display turns on for an Easy Self Shot. Because the main display is off, the camera consumes less battery power and you can prevent others from viewing the main display.

•The camera will turn off when you press the front LCD button again or press [POWER].

•The front display will turn off and the main display will turn on when you press [

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Capturing photos with the front display

Using the Children mode

The Children mode attracts children by showing a short animation on the front display.

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select Children.

• The camera will display an animation.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

• You can download animations for the front display from Intelli-studio. (p. 85)

• You can add sounds to animations to draw children's attention. (p. 92)

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Extended functions

Using the Jump Shot Timer

Capture a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the front display to tell your subjects when to jump.

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select Jump Shot.

Press [Shutter].

• The front display will start a countdown a few seconds before shooting.

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Capturing photos with the front display

Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display.

• The camera will capture 2 photos in succession.

If you are capturing photos using the jump shot timer in low light conditions or indoors, photos may appear dark.

Extended functions

Recording a video with the front display

Recording a video in Self-portrait mode

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select Front On.

Press [Shutter] to start recording.

Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

Recording a video in Children mode

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select Children.

Press [Shutter] to start recording.

Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

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Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a resolution Selecting image quality

Using the timer

Shooting in the dark

Preventing red-eye Using the ﬂash Adjusting the ISO speed

Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro Using auto focus Using tracking auto focus Adjusting the focus area

Using face detection

Detecting faces Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites

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Adjusting brightness and color

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Changing the metering option Selecting a light source (White balance)

Using burst modes

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Applying smart ﬁlter effects Adjusting your photos

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

Selecting a resolution

As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size also increases.

When taking a photo

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Photo Size → an option.

Option Description

4608 X 3456: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34").

4608 X 3072: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34") in wide ratio

(3:2).

4608 X 2592: Print on A2 paper (17" x 22") in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.

3648 X 2736: Print on A3 paper (12" x 17").

2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper (8 1/2" x 11").

1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").

1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").

1024 X 768: Attach to email.

The paper sizes in inches are approximate.

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Shooting options

When recording a video

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Movie → Movie Size → an option.

Option Description

1280 X 720 HQ: For high-quality play back on an HDTV.

640 X 480: For play back on a standard, analog TV.

320 X 240: To post on a web page.

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting image quality

The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG format. Higher quality images result in larger file sizes.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Quality → an option.

Option Description

Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.

Fine: Capture photos in high quality.

Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting options

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Using the timer

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

 

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Off

Select an option.

Option Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Takes a photo in 10 seconds.

2 Sec: Takes a photo in 2 seconds.

Double: Takes a photo in 10 seconds, and then takes

another 2 seconds later.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting options

Press [Shutter] to start the timer.

• The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time.

• The front display will start a countdown a few seconds before shooting.

• Press [Shutter] or [ ] to cancel the timer.

• Depending on the face detection option you have selected, the timer

function or some timer options may not be available.

• When you set burst options, you cannot use the timer function.

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Shooting in the dark

Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person's eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash".

Shooting options

Using the flash

Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select an option.

Option Description

Auto

Off:

• The flash does not fire.

• The camera displays the camera shake warning (

when you are shooting in low light.

Red-eye Fix*:

• The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark.

• The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.

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Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Slow Sync:

• The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

• This option is recommended when you want to

capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.

• Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

• The camera will display the shake warning (

you are shooting in low light.

Fill in:

• The flash always fires.

• The camera adjusts light intensity automatically.

Red-eye*:

• The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

• The camera reduces red-eyes.

Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark.

Auto: The camera selects a proper flash setting for the scene it detects in the

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. * There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until

the flash fires a second time.

mode.

) when

Shooting options

• Flash options are not available if you set Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB options or select Blink Detection.

• Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 109)

• If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.

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 using the flash.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → ISO → an option.

• Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.

• The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.

• When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed

to Auto.

• When the

is selected, the image size is fixed to under 3M.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.

Using macro

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus”.

• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

• Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in.

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(40 cm.)

Shooting options

Using auto focus

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select an option.

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31.5 in. (80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 39 in. (100 cm) when using the zoom.

Macro: Focus on a subject 2 in. to 31.5 in. (5 - 80 cm ) from the camera.

Auto Macro:

•

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

 

Normal (AF)

Automatically focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm) away. Farther than 39 in. (100 cm) away when you use the zoom.

It is set automatically in some shooting modes.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Using tracking auto focus

Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Focus Area → Tracking AF.

Focus on the subject you want to track, and then

press [

• A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject

• The white frame means that your camera is tracking the

• The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

as you move the camera.

subject.

half-press [Shutter].



Shooting options

• If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.

• Tracking a subject may fail when:

- the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively

- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

- colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same

- the camera shakes excessively

• When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame (

• If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.

• If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame changes to a red, single-line frame (

• If you use this function, you cannot set self timer options, Face Detection options and Smart Filter options.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option.

Option Description

Center AF: Focus on the center. Suitable when subjects are located in the center.

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 52)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Shooting options

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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. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.

• The camera automatically tracks the registered face.

• Face detection may not be effective when:

- the subject is far from the camera

- it is too bright or too dark

- the subject is not facing the camera

- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask

- the subject is in backlit or the lighting condition is unstable

- the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably

• Face detection is not available when using a smart filter effect, or image adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF.

• Depending on the shooting options you selected, available Face Detection options may differ.

• Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, the timer function may not be available.

• When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF.

• Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, Burst options may not be available.

• When you set Smart Face Recognition option and capture photos of detected faces, they will be registered in the face list.

• You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode. (p. 69) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode.

• A face detected with Smart Face Recognition option may not appear in the face list or Smart Album.

Shooting options

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 faces in one scene).

The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Detection → Normal.

• The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera detects faces.

• If you have set Burst options, the camera may not register detected faces.

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Using face detection

Taking a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Detection → Smile Shot.

Compose your shot.

• The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

Shooting options

Detecting eye blinking

If your camera detects closed eyes, it automatically takes two photos in succession.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Detection → Blink

Detection.

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Using face detection

Using smart face recognition

The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Face Detection → Smart Face

Recognition.

• The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

•

: Indicate favorite faces (To register favorite faces, see

page 57).

•

: Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers.

Shooting options

• The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.

• The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera recognizes a new face when there are 12 registered faces, it will replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.

• The camera can detect up to 5 faces in one scene.

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Using face detection

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)

You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Smart FR Edit → My Star.

Align your subject’s face with the oval guideline and

press [Shutter] to register the face.

Back Set

• Capture photos of one person at a time when registering faces.

• Capture 5 photos the subject’s face for best results: one each from

the front, left, right, above, and below.

• When capturing photos from the left, right, above, and below, instruct the subject not to turn his or her face more than 30 degrees.

• You can register a face even if you capture only one photo of the subject's face.

When you are ﬁnished taking the photos, the face list

appears.

• Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list.

• You can register up to 8 favorite faces.

• The flash option will be set to Off.

• If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces

in the face list.

Viewing your favorite faces

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Smart FR Edit → Face List.

• To change the ranking of the favorite faces, press [ ] and select

Edit Ranking. (p. 69)

• To cancel the favorite faces, press [

] and select Delete. (p. 70)

Shooting options

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Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

 

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting or Movie →EV.

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

• The photo will be brighter as exposure increases.

• When you adjust the exposure value, the icon will appear as

shown below.

• Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

• If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes three photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 62)

Shooting options

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Adjusting brightness and color

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. If this occurs, turn the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option on.

Without ACB With ACB

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting →ACB → an option.

Option Description

Off: ACB is off.

On: ACB is on.

The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB options.

Shooting options

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting or Movie →Metering → an option.

Option Description

Multi:

• Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.

• Suitable for general photos.

Spot:

• Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame.

• If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

• Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the center.

• Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

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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 a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as

(Auto WB) (Daylight)

(Cloudy) (Tungsten)

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Auto WB,

Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

Shooting options

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting or Movie →White Balance → an

option.

Icon Description

Auto WB: Automatically sets the white balance based on the lighting conditions.

Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day.

Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows.

Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.

Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white fluorescent light.

Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

Measure: Shutter (Custom Set): Use white balance settings you defined. (p. 61)

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Adjusting brightness and color

Defining your own white balance

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select

Shooting or Movie

Measure: Shutter (Custom Set).

Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.

Press [Shutter].

→White Balance →

Shooting options

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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 to take multiple pictures rapidly.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting →Drive → an option.

Option Description

Single: Take a single photo.

Continuous:

• While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously.

• The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card.

Option Description

Motion Capture:

• While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos).

AEB:

• Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed.

• Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

• You can use the flash, timer, ACB, and Smart Filter only when you select Single.

• When you select Motion Capture, the resolution is set to VGA and the ISO speed is set to Auto.

• Depending on the face detection option you selected, some burst options are not available.

Shooting options

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Improving your photos

Learn how to improve your photos by applying smart filter effects, or make some adjustments.

Applying smart filter effects

Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.

Miniature Vignetting

Fish-eye Sketch

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting or Movie →Smart Filter.

Select an effect.

 

Shooting options

Available filters in Program mode

Icon Description

Normal: No effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort

objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Defog: Make a photo clearer.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Negative: Apply a negative film effect.

Custom RGB: Customize a color value.

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Available filters in Movie mode

Icon Description

Normal: No effect.

Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast

and red color.

Palette Effect 2: Making scenes clean and clear by applying a soft blue tone.

Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone.

Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Shooting options

Icon Description

Defog: Make a photo clearer.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Negative: Apply a negative film effect.

Custom RGB: Customize a color value.

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Improving your photos

Defining your own RGB tone

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting or Movie →Smart Filter →

Custom RGB.

Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).

Back Move

Adjust the amount of the selected color.

(-: less or +: more)

Select [ ].

Shooting options

• If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the speed of the video playing time will increase.

• If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the camera will not record sound.

• If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye or Defog while recording a video, the recording speed will be set to and the recording resolution will be set to less than .

• If you set Smart Filter effects, you cannot use the Face Recognition options, ACB, burst options, Image Adjustment options, Intelli zoom or Tracking AF.

• When you select Sketch, the resolution will change to and below.

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Improving your photos

Adjusting your photos

Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting →Image Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.

• Contrast

• Sharpness

• Saturation

Select a value to adjust the selected item.

Contrast option Description

Sharpness option Description

Decrease the color and brightness.

Increase the color and brightness.

Soften the edges on your photos. Suitable for editing the photos on your computer.

Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos. This may also increase the noise on your photos.

Shooting options

Saturation option Description

Decrease the saturation.

• Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).

• If you use this function, you cannot set the face recognition and

smart filter options.

Increase the saturation.

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Playback/Editing

Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.

Playing back

Starting Playback mode Viewing photos Playing a video

Editing a photo

Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying smart ﬁlter effects Correcting exposure problems Creating a print order (DPOF)

Viewing files on a TV

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

Transferring files to your Mac computer

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer

…………………………………… 83 Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)

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Playing back

Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files.

Starting Playback mode

View photos or play videos stored in your camera.

Press [ ].

• The most recent file will be displayed.

• If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent

file.

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll through ﬁles.

• Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.

• If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your

memory card.

• You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other cameras, due to unsupported sizes (image size, etc) or codecs. Use a computer or another device to edit or play back these files.

Playback/Editing

Display in Playback mode

Information

Icon Description

Video file

Print order has been set (DPOF)

Protected file

Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you use a memory card

Folder name – File name

To display file information on the screen, press [ ].

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Playing back

Video file information

Play Capture

Icon Description

Video file

Video length

Playback/Editing

Ranking your favorite faces

You can rank your favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking.

Select a face from the list and press [ ].

Face List Edit

SetBack

Press [ ] or [ ] to change the ranking of the face,

and press [

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Playing back

Canceling your favorite faces

You can delete your favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options → Face List Edit → Delete.

Select a face and press [ ].

Press [ ].

Select Yes.

Playback/Editing

Viewing files by category in Smart Album

View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week.

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down.

Press [ ].

Select a category.

Type

Date

Color

Week

Face

Back Set

Option Description

Type

Date

Color

Week

Face

View files by file type.

View files by the date they were saved.

View files by the dominant color of the image.

View files by the weekday they were saved.

View files by recognized faces and favorite faces. (Up to 20 people)

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Playing back

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll through ﬁles.

• Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.

Press [ ] to return to the normal view.

• When selecting Color, Etc is shown if color is not extracted.

• It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to

change the category and recognize files.

• The front display may not activate after you access Smart Album.

Playback/Editing

Viewing files as thumbnails

Scan thumbnails of files.

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to view thumbnails (9 at a time). Push [Zoom] down once or twice more to display more thumbnails (20 at a time). Push [Zoom] up to return to the previous view.

Filter

To Do this

Scroll through files

Delete files

Press [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].

Press [ ], and then select Yes.

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Playing back

Protecting files

Protect your files from accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options →Protect →Select.

• To protect all files, select All → Lock.

Select the ﬁle you want to protect, and then press [ ].

• Press [ ] again to cancel your selection.

Protected file

Select Set

Press [ ].

You cannot delete or rotate a protected file.

Playback/Editing

Deleting files

Delete single files or all files at once.

Deleting a single file

You can select one file, and then delete it.

In Playback mode, select a ﬁle, and then press [ ].

When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

Deleting multiple files

You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

When the pop-up message appears, select Multiple

Delete.

Select the ﬁles you want to delete, and then press [ ].

• Press [ ] again to cancel your selection.

Press [ ].

When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

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Playing back

Deleting all files

You can select all files, and then delete them at once.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options → Delete → All.

When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

Copying files to the memory card

You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options →Copy to Card.

Select Yes to copy ﬁles.

Playback/Editing

Viewing photos

Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.

Enlarging a photo

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a portion of the photo. Push [Zoom] down to zoom out.

The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution.

Enlarged area

Zoom ratio (The maximum zoom ratio differs depending on the photo resolution.)

Trim

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Playing back

To Do this

Move the enlarged area

Trim the enlarged photo

When you view photos that were captured by another camera, the zoom ratio may differ.

Press [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].

Press [ ]. The trimmed photo is saved as a new file.

Starting a slide show

Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide show function does not work for videos or voice memos.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Multi Slide Show.

Select a slide show effect option.

• Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects.

Option Description

Start

Images

Interval

Music

Effect

Set whether or not to repeat the slide show. (Play, Repeat)

Select the photos you want to view as a slide show.

• All: View all photos in a slide show.

• Date: View photos captured on a specific date in

a slide show.

• Select: View selected photos in a slide show.

• Set the interval between photos.

• This is available when you select Off in the Effect

option. See below.

Select a background audio.

• Select a transition effect.

• Select Off for no effects.

• When you use the Effect option, the interval

between photos will be set to 1 second.

Playback/Editing

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Playing back

Select Start →Play.

• To loop the slide show, select Repeat.

View the slide show.

• Press [ ] to pause the slide show.

• Press [

] again to resume the slide show.

To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [ ], and then [

] or [ ].

Playing a video

You can play a video, capture an image from a video.

In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [ ].

Current playback time

Pause

Use the following buttons to control playback.

To Description

Scan backward

Pause or resume playback

Scan forward

Adjust the volume level

Press [ ].

Push [Zoom] up or down.

Playback/Editing

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Playing back

Capturing an image during playback

Press [ ] at the point where you want to save a still

image.

Press [ ].

A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is saved as a new file.

Playback/Editing

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Editing a photo

Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.

• The camera saves edited photos as new files.

• When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to

a lower resolution. Rotated photos overwrite the original files.

Resizing photos

Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. You can set a photo to be displayed when the camera turns on.

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Resize → an option.

•

Select to save the photo as a start image. (p. 93)

1984 X 1488

Back

Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.

Set

Playback/Editing

Rotating a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Rotate → an option.

Right 90˚

Back

The rotated photo will be saved as the same file, not a new file.

Set

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Editing a photo

Applying smart filter effects

Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ ].

Select Edit →Smart Filter.

Select an effect.

Miniature

Back Set

Icon Description

Normal: No effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects.

Playback/Editing

Icon Description

Old Film 1: Apply a vintage film effect 1.

Old Film 2: Apply a vintage film effect 2.

Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort

objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Defog: Make a photo clearer.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Negative: Apply a negative film effect.

Custom RGB: Customize a color value.

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Editing a photo

Defining your own RGB tone

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Smart Filter → Custom RGB.

Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).

Back Set

Adjust the amount of the selected color.

(-: less or +: more)

Press [ ] to save.

Playback/Editing

Correcting exposure problems

Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution.

Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Image Adjust → ACB.

Press [ ] to save.

Removing red-eye

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Image Adjust → Red-eye Fix.

Press [ ] to save.

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Editing a photo

Hiding facial imperfections

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Image Adjust → Face Retouch.

Select a level.

• As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother.

Press [ ] to save.

Playback/Editing

Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Image Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.

Icon Description

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Select a value to adjust the selected item.

(-: less or +: more)

Press [ ] to save.

Adding noise to the photo

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press

[

Select Edit → Image Adjust → Add Noise.

Press [ ] to save.

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Editing a photo

Creating a print order (DPOF)

Select photos to print and save print options in the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). This information is saved in the MISC folder on your memory card for convenient printing on DPOFcompatible printers.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options → DPOF → Standard → Select.

• Select All to print all photos.

Select a photo to print, push [Zoom] up or down to

select the number of copies, and then press [

• If you select All, press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of copies, and then press [

Press [ ].

Select File Options → DPOF → Size → Select.

• Select All to choose the print size for all photos.

Select a photo to print, push [Zoom] up or down to

select the print size, and then press [

• If you select All, press [ ] or [ ] to select the print size, and then press [

Playback/Editing

Printing photos as thumbnails

Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select File Options → DPOF → Index.

When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

• You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home.

• Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut off on the left and right edges. Ensure that your photo dimensions are compatible with the paper you select.

• You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory.

• If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible printers.

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Viewing files on a TV

Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Settings → Video Out.

Select a video signal output according to your country or

region. (p. 95)

Turn off your camera and TV.

Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.

Video

Audio

Playback/Editing

Turn on your TV, and then select the video output mode

using the TV remote control.

Turn on your camera.

• The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV.

View photos or play videos using the buttons on your

camera.

• 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.

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

Transfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web.

Requirements for Intelli-studio

Item Requirements

CPU

RAM

Hard disk capacity

Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™ FX 2.6 GHz or higher

Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)

Windows XP SP2/Vista/7

250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

• nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series or higher

Others

• 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display recommended)

• USB 2.0 port, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later

* A 32-bit version of Intelli-studio will be installed—even on 64-bit editions of

Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

Playback/Editing

• The requirements are recommendation only. It may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your computer.

• If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.

• Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.

• Your computer must have Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or

later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable disk.

Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty.

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

Transferring files using Intelli-studio

You can download Intelli-studio from the linked webpage and install it on your computer. When you connect the camera to a computer with Intelli-studio installed, the program will launch automatically.

The battery charges while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Settings → PC Software → On.

Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to your computer with the USB

cable.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to insert the correct USB cable connector into the camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your ﬁles. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Turn on the camera.

• When the Intelli-studio installation pop-up appears on the computer screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• Once the Intelli-studio is installed on your computer, the computer recognizes the camera and launches the Intelli-studio automatically.

If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window.

Select a destination folder on your computer, and then

select Yes.

• New files stored on the camera will automatically transfer to the selected folder.

• If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving new files will not appear.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, select Run iLinker.exe from the Auto Play window to start Intelli-studio. If Run iLinker.exe does not appear on the computer, click → Computer → Intelli-studio, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Intelli-studio installation.

Playback/Editing

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

Using Intelli-studio

Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help → Help from the program toolbar.

•

You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support → Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar.

•

You can download short animations for use in Children mode.

•

You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.

•

Intelli-studio supports the following formats:

- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG)

- Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF

1 3 4 5 62

16

15

14

13

Playback/Editing

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

No. Description

Open menus

Display files in the selected folder

Change to the Photo edit mode

Change to the Video edit mode

Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email

or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.)

Download short animations for use in Children mode

Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list

Select a file type

View files of the selected folder on your computer

Show or hide files of the connected camera

View files of the selected folder on the camera

View files as thumbnails or on a map

Browse folders in the connected device

Browse folders in your computer

Move to the previous or next folder

Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or

Playback/Editing

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk

Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Settings → PC Software → Off.

Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to your computer with the USB

cable.

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Transferring files to your Windows computer

Turn on the camera.

• The computer recognizes the camera automatically.

If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window.

On your computer, select My Computer →Removable

Disk →DCIM →100PHOTO.

Select the ﬁles you want and drag or save them to your

computer.

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)

The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is similar.

If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until

it stops.

Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC

screen.

Click the pop-up message.

Click the message box indicating safely removed.

Remove the USB cable.

The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli-studio is running. End the program before disconnecting the camera.

Playback/Editing

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Transferring files to your Mac computer

When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer recognizes the camera automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.

Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported.

Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the

USB cable.

Playback/Editing

Turn on the camera.

• The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon.

If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window.

Double-click the removable disk icon.

Transfer photos or videos to the computer.

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Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer

Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Settings → USB →Printer.

With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer

with the USB cable.

Turn on your camera.

• The printer recognizes the camera automatically.

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a photo.

• Press [ ] to set printing options. See “Configuring print settings”.

Press [ ] to print.

• Printing starts. Press [ ] to cancel printing.

Playback/Editing

Configuring print settings

Images

Size

Layout

Type

Quality

Exit Print

Option Description

Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all photos.

Size: Specify the size of the print.

Layout: Create thumbnail prints.

Type: Select the type of paper.

Quality: Set the printing quality.

Date: Set to print the date.

File Name: Set to print the name of the file.

Reset: Reset the print options.

Some options are not supported by some printers.

: One Photo

: Auto

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Settings

Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settings.

Camera settings menu

Accessing the settings menu Sound

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Settings

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Camera settings menu

Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings.

Accessing the settings menu

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select a menu.

Shooting

Sound Front Display

Settings Display

Settings

Exit Change

Option Description

Sound

Front Display Settings

Display

Settings

You can customize the front display settings only when you access the settings menu from the Shooting mode.

Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound

Set various camera sounds and the volume. (p. 92)

Customize the front display settings. (p. 92)

Customize the main display settings. (p. 93)

Customize the settings for the camera system, such as memory format, default file name, and USB mode. (p. 94)

Select an item.

Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound

Exit Back

Select an option.

Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound

Back Set

Press [ ] to return to the previous screen.

Medium Off 1 1 On

Off Low Medium

High

Settings

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Camera settings menu

Sound

Item Description

Volume

Start Sound

Shutter Sound

Beep Sound

AF Sound

Adjust the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*, High)

Select the sound the camera emits when you turn it on. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)

Select the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)

Select the sound the camera emits when you press buttons or switch modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)

Select the sound the camera emits when you half-press the shutter button. (Off, On*)

* Default

Front Display Settings

Item Description

Front Smile Shot

Children Smile Shot

Children Sound

Front Display Demo

Settings

* Default

Set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face in Self Shot mode. (Off*, On)

Set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face in Children mode. (Off*, On)

Set a sound the camera emits in Children mode. (Off, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Set the camera to play the animation with sound through the front display when you turn it on (for shop display). (Off*, On)

• In Demo mode, you cannot capture photos or record videos. Press [Shutter] to switch to Shooting mode.

• The Demo mode is not available if you turn on the camera in Playback mode or when the camera is connected to another device.

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Camera settings menu

Display

Item Description

Function Description

Start Image

Display Brightness

Quick View

Display a brief description of an option or menu.

Off, On*)

(

Set a start image to display when the camera turns on.

• Off*: Display no start image.

• Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal

memory.

• User Image: Display the image you want. (p. 77)

Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright)

Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto.

Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode. (Off, On*)

* Default

• Only one user image will be saved in the memory.

• If you select a new photo as a user image or reset your camera, the current image will be deleted.

Item Description

If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode. (Off*, On)

Power Save

• In Power save mode, press any button other than

• Even if you do not set the Power save mode, the

* Default

[POWER] to resume using the camera.

screen will dim 30 seconds after the last operation to save power.

Settings

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Camera settings menu

Settings

* Default

Item Description

Format the internal memory and the memory card. Format deletes all files, including protected files. (Yes, No)

Format

Reset

Language

Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST).

Date/Time Set

Date Type

If you use a memory card used with cameras from different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly. Format the card before using it.

Reset menus and shooting options. Date and time, language, and video output settings are not reset. (Yes, No)

Select a language for the display text.

Set the date and time.

Select a date format. (

YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, Off*)

Item Description

Specify how to name files.

• Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.

• Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.

• The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO

File No.

• The file number increases one at a time from

• The folder number increases one at a time from

• The maximum number of files that can be stored

• The camera defines file names according to

* Default

and the default name of the first file is SAM_0001.

SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.

100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.

in one folder is 9999.

the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard. If you change the names of files intentionally, the camera may not play back the files.

Settings

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Camera settings menu

Item Description

Select whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)

• The date and time is displayed on the bottom-

Imprint

Auto Power Off

Video Out

• Some printer models may not print the date

• If you select Text in

Set the camera to turn off automatically when you are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min)

• Your settings will not change after replacing

• The camera will not automatically turn off when:

Set the video signal output according to your region.

• NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, Etc.

• PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, England, Nederlands, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway, France, Etc.

* Default * Default

right corner of the photo in yellow.

and time.

photo with the front display, the camera will not display the date and time.

the battery.

- it is connected to a computer or printer

- you are playing a slide show or videos

- you are recording a voice memo

mode or capture a

Item Description

AF Lamp

Turn on an assistant light to help you focus in dark places. (Off, On*)

Select the function to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer via USB.

• Computer*: Connect your camera to a computer

USB

for transferring files.

• Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for printing files.

• Select Mode: Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically.

PC Software

Open source licenses

Set Intelli-studio to launch automatically when you connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)

Show information related to the open source license.

Settings

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Appendixes

Refer to error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tips.

Error messages

Camera maintenance

Cleaning your camera Using or storing the camera About memory cards About the battery

Before contacting a service center

Camera specifications

Glossary

FCC notice

Index

…………………………………………………… 118

………………………………………… 97

…………………………………… 98

……………………………… 98

………………………… 99

……………………………… 100

…………………………………… 102

………………… 106

……………………………… 109

……………………………………………… 113

…………………………………………… 117

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Error messages

When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.

Error message Suggested remedies

• Turn off your camera, and then turn it on

Card Error

Card not supported.

DCF Full Error

File Error

File system not supported.

Low Battery

Memory Full

No Image File

again.

• Remove your memory card, and insert it again.

• Format your memory card.

The inserted memory card is not compatible with your camera. Insert a microSD, microSDHC memory card.

File names do not match the DCF standard. Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer, and then format the card.

Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung service center.

Your camera does not support the FAT file structure of the inserted memory card. Format the memory card on the camera.

Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.

Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card.

Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos.

Appendixes

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Camera maintenance

Cleaning your camera

Camera lens and display

Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper, and then wipe gently.

Appendixes

Camera body

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These 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 cover.

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Camera maintenance

Using or storing the camera

Inappropriate places to use or store the camera

• Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.

• Avoid using your camera in areas with extremly high humidity, or

where the humidity changes drastically.

• Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot, poorly-ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.

• Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorlyventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.

• Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories.

• Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.

Using on beaches or shores

• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas.

• Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera.

Appendixes

Storing for extended period of time

• When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.

• Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

• The present date and time can be initialized when the camera is turned on after the camera and battery have been separated for over 40 hours.

Use the camera with caution in humid environments

When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it.

Other cautions

• Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera.

• Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

• Turn off the camera while not in use.

Samsung DV100, DV50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Health and safety information

Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Charging the battery

Turning on your camera

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

Selecting options or menus

Setting the display and sound

Changing the display type

Setting the sound

Taking photos

Turning on the front display

Zooming

Reducing camera shake (DIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode

Using the Scene mode

Using the Magic Frame mode

Using the Beauty Shot mode

Using the Night mode

Using the Program mode

Using the Movie mode

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

Capturing photos with the front display

Using the Self-portrait mode

Using the Children mode

Using the Jump Shot Timer

Recording a video with the front display

Shooting options

Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a resolution

Selecting image quality

Using the timer

Shooting in the dark

Preventing red-eye

Using the flash

Adjusting the ISO speed

Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro

Using auto focus

Using tracking auto focus

Adjusting the focus area

Using face detection

Detecting faces

Taking a smile shot

Detecting eye blinking

Using smart face recognition

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)

Adjusting brightness and color

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

Changing the metering option

Selecting a light source (White balance)

Using burst modes

Improving your photos

Applying smart filter effects

Adjusting your photos

Playback/Editing

Playing back

Starting Playback mode

Viewing photos

Playing a video

Editing a photo

Resizing photos

Rotating a photo

Applying smart filter effects

Correcting exposure problems

Creating a print order (DPOF)