Samsung EC-AQ100ZBPBUS User Manual
Instructions
Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Setting up the application
software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
To use this camera with a PC, install
the application software fi rst. After
you have done this, you can move
the stored images in the camera to
you PC and can edit them using an
image editing program.
Take a picture. (p.23)
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.96)
Check the camera’s power. If the
power is turned off,
power button to turn it on.
Open Windows’s EXPLORER
and search for [Removable Disk].
(p.97)
press the
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and
the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory
card etc.) to a Samsung Authorized Service Center.
Please check that the camera is operating properly before you
intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid
disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or
damage that may result from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to
your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the
images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the
supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note
that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of
images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to
change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
It is advisable to replace waterproof components once a year to
maintain the waterproof performance. Contact your nearest Samsung
service center for the replacement of waterproof components.
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of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
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in the United States and/or other countries.
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All brand and product names appearing in this manual are
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For Open Source License information, refer to the “OpenSourceInfo.pdf”
in the provided CD-ROM.
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Danger
Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in fi re, injury, electric shock, or severe damage to you or
your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should
only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service
center.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera,
do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the
power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera
Service center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or infl ammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and
battery chamber. This may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a
risk of electric shock.
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the fl ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause
eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and its accessories out of
reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident
should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
The battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use
and it may result in camera malfunction. If the camera or battery
becomes hot, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to
allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other
places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme
temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal
components and could cause a fi re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause
heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fi re. Always
use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or
injury.
- Only use battery with the correct specifi cations for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a
long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive
electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before
unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that
any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected
before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions. The camera
usually recovers at normal temperature.
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD screen and the color may differ
from the subject.
- After changing to a different subject or scene, there may be an
after image on the LCD screen.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This
carries a high risk of computer malfunction.
Do not open the battery cover or the USB cover in the sea, a lake
or in similar underwater conditions. Do not open the battery cover
or the USB cover with a wet hand either. It may cause electric
shock or camera malfunction.
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Contents
READY
RECORDING
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007 System chart
007 Package Contents
007 Sold Separately
008 Identifi cation of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
011 Self-timer lamp
011 Camera Status Lamp
011 Mode icon
012 Connecting to a Power Source
015 Inserting the memory card
016
Instructions on how to use the memory card
018 Waterproof management
When using the camera for the fi rst time
020
021 LCD screen indicator
022 How to use the menu
023 Starting the recording mode
023 Selecting modes
023 How to use the Smart Auto mode
024 How to use the Program mode
025 How to use the Scene modes
027 How to use the Movie clip mode
028
Recording HD (High Defi nition) movie clips
028
Recording a movie clip without sound
029 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
030
030 POWER button
030 SHUTTER button
031 Zoom button
032 Info (DISP) / Up button
033 Macro / Down button
034 Focus lock
035 Flash / Left button
037 Self-timer / Right button
038 MENU button
038 OK button
038 Shooting
039 How to Enable Functions Using the
MENU Button
040 Photo Size / Movie Size
040 Quality / Frame rate
041 Exposure compensation
041 ISO
042 White balance
043 Face Detection
046 Smart FR Edit
(Image Resolution)
Contents
SETUP
047 Face Tone
047 Face Retouch
047 Auto Focus type
048 Metering
048 Photo Style Selector
049 Smart Filter
050 Image Adjust
051 ACB
051 Drive mode
052 DIS
052 Movie Clip frame stabiliser
052 Smart Scene Detection
053 Voice Memo
053 Voice Recording
054 Recording
054 Setting movie recording
055 Sound menu
055 Sound
055 Volume
055 Start up sound
055 Shutter sound
055 Beep sound
056 AF sound
056 Setup menu
a movie clip without voice
056 Display
056 Language
056 Function Description
057 Start up image
057 Display Brightness
057 Quick view
057 Display Save
058 Settings
058 Formatting a memory
058 Initialization
059 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
059 Time Zone
059 File name
060 Imprinting the recording date
060 Auto power off
061 Auto Focus lamp
061 Selecting Video out type
062 Setting the USB
063 Starting play mode
PLAY
063 Playing back a still image
063 Playing back a movie clip
064 Movie clip capture function
064 Playing back a recorded voice
065 Playing back a voice memo
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Contents
065 LCD screen Indicator
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
066
066 Play mode button
066 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
066 Smart Album
069 Info (DISP) / Up button
069 Play & Pause / OK button
070 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
070 Delete button
Setting the playback functions using the
071
Screen
LCD
072 Setting the playback PictBridge function
using the LCD
073 Edit
073 Resize
074 Rotating an image
074 Photo Style Selector
075 Smart Filter
076 Image Adjust
077 Starting the Multi Slide Show
077 Start the Multi Slide Show
078 Selecting Images
079 Setting play interval
079 Setting Background Music
079 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects
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screen
PICTBRIDGE
APPENDIX
SOFTWARE
080 File Options
080 Deleting images
080 Protecting images
081 Face List Edit
081 Voice memo
082 DPOF
084 Copy to Card
085 PictBridge
086 PictBridge : Picture Selection
086 PictBridge : Print Setting
087 PictBridge : Reset
087 Important notes
089 Warning indicator
090 Before contacting a service center
092 Specifi cations
095 Transferring fi les to your computer
for Windows
095 For Windows users
099 Transferring fi les to your computer
Mac
099 For Mac users
101 FAQ
for
System chart
Please make sure your package contains the contents listed below before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales
region. To buy the optional equipment listed under Sold Separately, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. The
appearance of the parts and accessories in your package may differ from the illustrations below.
Package Contents
Camera
Quick Start Manual
AD68-04852A
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card
(see p.17)
Rechargeable battery
AD43-00194A
Camera case
AC adapter / USB cable
AD44-00143A /
AD39-00165A
AV cable
AD39-00146A
Camera strap
AD63-02604A
AD63-02596A
Battery charger
AD44-00164A
Software CD
(User manual included)
AD46-00331A
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Flash
Shutter button
USB / AV / DC terminal
Strap eyelet
8
POWER button
Speaker
Lens
Self-timer lamp /
AF Lamp
Microphone
Identifi cation of features
Back
LCD
Screen
Camera status lamp
MENU button
Play mode button
Zoom button
MODE button
5 function button
Fn / Delete button
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Identifi cation of features
Bottom
Battery chamber
Battery holder
Memory card slot
Tripod socket
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To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown
above.
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Battery chamber cover
5 Function button
Flash /
Left button
Information / Up button
OK / Play & Pause
button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Identifi cation of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
intervals.
- For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
After taking a picture
When fl ash battery is charging
When the USB cable is
into a PC
inserted
Transmitting Data with a PC
When the USB cable is
inserted into a printer
When the printer is printing
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on and off when the camera
is ready to take a picture.
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and
turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture.
The lamp blinks.
The lamp lights up.
screen turns off after initializing the device.)
(LCD
The lamp blinks. (LCD screen turns off.)
The lamp blinks.
The lamp blinks.
The lamp turns on.
(The camera focus on the subject.)
The lamp blinks.
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject.)
Mode icon
Refer to page 23 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Smart Auto Program Scene
ICON
MODE Movie Smart Movie -
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE Night Portrait Children
ICON
MODE Landscape Close Up Text
ICON
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight
ICON
MODE Fireworks Beach & Snow -
ICON
Aqua Beauty Shot Frame Guide
SCENE
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Connecting to a Power Source
You should use the rechargeable battery BP70A supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
BP70A rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model BP70A
Type Lithium lon
Capacity 740mAh
Voltage 3.7V
C
harging time
Number of images and battery life: Using the BP70A
Battery life /
Number of images
Still image
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These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
Approx. 90 MIN /
Approx. 180 shots
Movie Approx. 70 MIN
Approximately 150 Minutes
Conditions
Using the fully charged battery,
Default settings, Program mode,
Shot to shot interval: 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position between
the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
Using the fl ash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then powering it off for 1 minute.
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size
30 fps frame rate
and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s
methods.
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Important information about battery usage.
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used
for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are
prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance
of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
become warm. This is perfectly normal.
If you connect the AC adapter to the USB cable, you can use it
as an AC cable and recharge the spare battery with it.
- Using an AC cable
: Connect the AC adapter to the
USB cable. It can be used as a
power cable.
- Using a USB cable
: Remove the AC adapter.You can
download stored images to your
PC (p.96) or supply the power
to your camera through the USB
cable.
Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable with the correct specifi cation.
Do not connect the camera to a PC through a USB hub.
Connect the camera directly to the PC.
Do not connect the camera and other devices to a PC at the
same time. Connect the camera by itself.
If your PC can not detect the camera when you use the front
side USB port, use the back side USB port of computer.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the battery may not charge.
How to charge the rechargeable battery
Before inserting any cables or the AC adapter, make sure the
direction of the cable or adapter plug is correct. Do not insert
by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.
If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on
or blink after you have inserted the rechargeable battery,
please make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the
battery won’t be fully charged. Turn the camera off while
charging the battery to get a full charge.
Charging LED of the AC charger
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange colored LED is off or blinking
If you insert a fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on
the camera at the same time. If you do, the camera may turn off
unexpectedly. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before
using the camera.
Do not use the fl ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully
discharged battery that has been charged for only a short time.
Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned
off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.
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Connecting to a Power Source
When using the battery, please follow these guidelines. Failure
to do
so may cause heat, fire, or explosion.
Ɣ If you fi nd the battery
center. It may present
Ɣ Use only the recommended battery charger.
Ɣ Do not place the product close
source.
Ɣ Do not insert the product into a microwave oven.
Ɣ Do not
leave the product inside a car during the summer.
Ɣ Do not place the product in
Ɣ Do not place the camera on a carpet, comforter, or electronic
mattress for a long time.
Ɣ
Do not leave the camera turned on where there is no air circulation.
Ɣ Do not let accessories like necklaces, coins, keys, watches, and
and so on come in contact with the battery chamber.
Ɣ Use Advanced Lithium Batteries with a guarantee from the
manufacturing company.
Ɣ
Do not try to disassemble or perforate the camera or battery with
a sharp pin.
Ɣ Do not subject the camera to high pressure.
Ɣ Do not drop or strike the camera, or subject it to a harsh shock.
Ɣ Do not expose the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F)
degree.
Ɣ Do not
expose the product to water or high humidity.
Ɣ Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fi re or the like.
is bulging or distorted, contact a service
a physical danger.
to a fi re or any high temperature
a hot, humid environment.
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Guidelines for disposal
Ɣ Do not throw away a
Ɣ Do not dispose of a battery by throwing it in a fi re.
Ɣ Dispose of the battery according to the envronmental laws of
your country, state, or area.
Guidelines for recharging a battery
Ɣ
Do not recharge the battery using a method that differs from the
method detailed in this users manual.
instructions
battery that no longer charges.
Failure to follow these
may cause a fi re or explosion.
Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on
after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the
battery (+ / -) direction is right.
When opening the battery
chamber cover, do not use
excessive force. You may
damage it.
There are 4 battery status indicators displayed on the LCD screen.
Battery
indicator
Battery
The battery is
status
fully charged
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When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively
cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the
actual battery status.
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or
use spare
battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or
use spare
battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge
or use spare
battery)
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power
before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front label of the
memory card facing toward the
front of the camera (Lens) and
the card pins toward the back of
the camera (LCD screen).
- Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round. Doing so
may damage the memory card
slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.58) if you are using
a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains
data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images
captured with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being
inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the
memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will
need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the
memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend,
drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong
electronic or magnetic fi elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV
receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are
extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into
contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory
card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the
memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card
using this camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or
memory card reader.
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The data on the memory card can be corrupted if:
- The memory card is used incorrectly.
- The power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
e.g. fl oppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insuffi cient memory available :
A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not
operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera,
replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored
on the memory card.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards.
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that
prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. When you
slide the switch towards the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory
card, the data is protected. When you slide the switch towards
the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection is
cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before
taking a picture.
When using a 1GB SD memory, the specifi ed shooting capacity will be
as follows. These fi gures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded
image size
Still
image
*Movie
clip
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
Movie recording times may decrease when you use the zoom
function.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
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Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS
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Waterproof management
You can use this camera underwater to a maximum depth of 9.8 feet
(3m) in an ocean, lake, or similar underwater environment for one
hour. To ensure the camera operates properly underwater, you must
practice the correct waterproof management before and after using
the camera, as follows.
Ŷ Before using the camera
Make sure that there is no dirt, dust, or sand on the camera and
1.
that the lens is always kept clean.
- If there is foreign matter or moisture on the battery chamber cover
or the USB cover, wipe them with a smooth, lint free cloth. Also
check if there are any scratches on the waterproof seal.
USB cover Battery chamber cover
2. Make sure that the battery chamber cover and the USB cover
make a clicking sound when closing them, so that they are fi rmly
shut.
Ɣ Do not open the battery chamber cover or the USB cover under-
water, with a wet hand, or in any environment that has a great
deal of moisture and dirt.
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Ŷ While using the camera:
- Do not use the camera under water at a depth of more than 9.8 feet
(3m).
- Do not use the camera continuously for over one hour under water.
- Do not open the battery chamber cover and the USB cover under
water.
- Do not use the camera in hot water.
- Do not leave the camera on the sand. Sand may enter the speaker
or the microphone, and the camera may get hot if it is exposed to
direct sunlight for a prolonged time.
- The waterproof performance may deteriorate
dropped, subjected to strong pressure or to strong vibration.
- The accessories that came with the camera are not waterproof.
if the camera is struck,
Ŷ After using the camera
1.
Make sure that any water and dirt on the camera are removed with
a dry cloth after using the camera under water.
2.
Ensure the battery chamber cover and the
USB cover are closed, and then wash the
camera with fl owing water, making sure
to remove all sand, foreign matter, and
dirt. You can also submerge the camera
in clean water for 2 to 3 minutes before
washing it. See page 19 for details.
-
Do not wipe the camera with other
liquids such as soapy water, neutral
detergents, or alcohol.
3. Wipe the camera with a dry cloth, and then dry the camera in a
well ventilated place.
Waterproof management
4. Open the battery compartment and the USB compartment and look for
water drops on the inside of the covers . If there are water drops on
either, use cotton swab to remove the drops before storing the camera.
Since your camera may fail if you use the camera when foreign
matter is on the camera lens, wash the camera using the following
procedure:
1. Make sure that the battery chamber cover and the USB cover
make a clicking sound when closing them, so that they are fi rmly
shut.
2. Fill a bucket or a large bowl with
water and submerge the camera in
the water
with the camera lens facing
downwards,
3. If the foreign matter is not removed
in the above procedure, wash the
camera directly under a strong fl ow of
water.
then shake the camera.
Ŷ Storage and maintenance
- Do not store the camera in an environment with high or low
temperature. The waterproof function may be damaged.
- Do not use any chemicals to clean, to prevent rust, or to repair the
camera. The waterproof function may be damaged.
-
Replace waterproof components once a year to maintain waterproof
performance, since they are consumable parts. Contact your nearest
Samsung service center for the replacement of waterproof components.
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When using the camera for the fi rst time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for
the fi rst time.
When the camera is turned on for the fi rst time, a menu will be
displayed on the LCD screen to set date, time, time zone and
language. This menu will not be displayed again after you set up
the date, time, time zone, and language. Set up the date, time,
time zone, and language before using this camera.
Setting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button,
and then
press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub-menu by
pressing the Up/Down button, and then
press the OK button.
Language :English
Date & Time :10/01/01
Time Zone :London
Back Set
English
䚐ạ㛨
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
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Setting up the Time Zone
1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by
pressing the Up/Down
button, and
Time Zone
then press the Right button.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select
the Time Zone.
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For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 59.
Setting up the date, time, and date type
London
[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 01:00 PM
Back DST
1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button, and then
press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by
Language :English
Date & Time :2010/01/01
yyyy mm dd
Time Zone :London
2010 / 01 / 01 13:00 Off
pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right
button, and then press the OK button.
Left/Right button : Selects world time/year/month/day/hour/
Back Set
minute/date type
Up/Down button : Changes the value of each item.
LCD screen indicator
The LCD screen displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
2
3
4
Voice Memo
Number of available shots
remaining
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.17
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
00001 p.17
p.23
p.53
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No. Description Icons Page
5 Battery
6
Photo Size / Movie Size
7
Image Quality / Frame Rate
8 Metering
9 Flash
10 Self-timer
11 Macro
12 Face Detection
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Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
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Digital Zoom rate
15 Camera shake Warning
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Auto Focus Frame
17 DIS
18 Drive mode
Smart Filter / Image Adjust
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/ Photo Style Selector
20 ISO / Voice
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White Balance
Exposure compensation
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Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
F3.6, 1/30 p.26
p.15
p.40
p.40
p.48
p.35
p.37
p.33
p.43
p.31
p.29
p.47
p.52
p.51
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p.42
p.41
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How to use the menu
1.
Turn on the camera, and then the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
2. Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus.
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
Smart FR Edit
3. Use the left or right button to select a sub menu.
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Volum e
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Press the
Left or Right
button.
Press the
Up or Down
button.
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
Smart FR Edit
Volume
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Press the
Left or Right
button.
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Off
Low
Medium
High
Exit Change
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save
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Exit Back
settings, and then return to the previous window.
Back Set
Starting the recording mode
Selecting modes
You can select the shooting modes by
using the MODE button on the back of your
camera.
How to use the MODE button
1.
Press the MODE button. A menu appears.
2. Select a desired mode by pressing the
Up / Down button, and then press the
OK button.
Smart Auto
Program
Scene
Movie
This mode allows you to directly set various
features for shooting.
How to use Smart Auto mode ( )
In Smart Auto mode, the camera automatically chooses the appropriate
camera settings based on the type of scene (Night, Land-scape, etc.) it
detects. Use Smart Auto mode if you are unfamiliar with the camera’s
settings and functions. Note that you can still manually confi gure all
functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Press the POWER button to turn on
the camera.
2.
Select Smart Auto mode by using the
MODE button.
3. The camera selects a scene
automatically. An appropriate mode
icon appears at the top left of the
screen.
4. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
If the auto focus frame turns red when you press the shutter
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on
the subject.
image clearly.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
If this occurs, the camera is unable to capture the
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Starting the recording mode
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the
default settings are used.
Even if there is a face detected, 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
shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, and
distance to the subject.
The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the fl ash is set
to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking
the shooting conditions on the tripod for a certain length of time.
Despite being on a tripod, the camera may not select [Tripod]
mode depending on the subject’s movement.
Each scene is recognized under the following conditions;
[Landscape] (
[White] (
[Nights] ( ) : When shooting nighttime scenes
[Night Portrait] ( ) : When shooting portraits or people in a
[Backlight] (
[Backlight Portrait]
[Portrait] ( ) : When shooting a portrait
[Macro] ( ) : When shooting close-ups
[Macro Text] ( ) : When shooting texts
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) : When shooting outdoor scenes
) : When shooting a white background
dark outdoor place
) : When shooting a backlit scenery without
a portrait
( ) : When shooting a backlit portrait
close up
[Tripod] ( ) : When shooting a subject who doesn’t
[Action] (
[Sunset] (
[Blue Sky] ( ) : When shooting blue sky
[Natural Green] ( ) : When shooting nature such as a forest
[Macro Color] (
[Macro Portrait] (
when the camera is mounted
move
on a tripod. (Available
camera recognizes it as nighttime)
) : When shooting a subject making
frequent movements
) : When shooting a sunset
and leaves
) : When shooting a close-up shot of a
subject with multiple colors
) : When shooting close-up portrait shot
only when the
How to use the Program mode ( )
In the Program mode, you can manually confi gure all options
except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera
sets automatically to optimal settings.
1. Select the Program mode by using
the MODE button. (p.23)
2. Press the Menu button to confi gure
advanced functions.
See p.38 for further details.
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Scene modes ( )
Using Scene modes, you can easily confi gure the camera so that it
automatically uses the optimal settings for a given shooting situation.
1. Select Scene mode by using the
MODE button. (p.23)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image using the
LCD screen.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an
image.
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You can also change the Scene mode
by pressing the MENU button, selecting
Scene, and then seleting a Scene in
the Scene menu.
Scene
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Aqua
Beauty Shot
Frame Guide
Night
Portrait
Children
Landscape
The Scene modes are listed below.
[Aqua] (
) :
This mode is for underwater photography.
[Beauty Shot] ( ) : Use when shooting portraits. Clears
most facial imperfections.
[Frame Guide] ( ) : Use when you want someone else to
take a picture for you from the angle
you choose.
[Night] (
) : Use for shooting still images at night or
in other dark conditions.
[Portrait] (
[Children] (
) : To take a picture of a person.
) : To take a picture of children, pets, and
other subjects that don’t stay still.
[Landscape] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close Up] (
) : Close-up shooting of small objects such
as plants and insects.
[Text] (
[Sunset] (
[Dawn] (
[Backlight] (
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
) : Daybreak scenes.
) : For portraits without shadows caused
by
backlighting.
[Firework] ( ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] (
) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
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Starting the recording mode
Ŷ How to use the [Frame Guide] mode
Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a
picture for you from the angle you choose.
1. Take a picture from the angle you
choose.
- A guide appears round the sides of
the picture.
Cancel Frame: OK
Guide
2. Then another person can take the
picture by aligning the edge of the
picture to be taken with the guide
framing the sides of the window.
Cancel Frame: OK
Cancel Frame: OK
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Ŷ How to use the [Long Time Shutter] mode
This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture
values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene
mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your
preference.
Changing the Shutter speed and Aperture value in Night
scene mode.
1. Select the [Night] mode. (p.23)
2. Press the Fn button and the Long
Time shutter menu appears.
Long Time Shutter
Auto
Auto
3. Configure the Long Time shutter
value with the 5 function button.
4. Press the Fn button again. The
value you set is saved and the mode
Back Move
switches to Night scene mode.
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode ( )
You can record a movie clip for as long as there is recording time
available in the camera’s memory.
1. Select the Movie mode by using the
MODE button. (The camera displays
the Movie Clip icon and the available
recording time on the LCD screen.)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image using the
LCD screen.
3.
Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as
long as the available recording time allows. The camera continues
to record movie clips even if you release the shutter button. To
stop recording, press the shutter button again.
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Movie clip size and type are listed below.
- Movie clip size : 1280x720HQ, 640x480, 320x240
- Movie clip fi le type : MP4 (H.264)
- Frame Rate : 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
- You can select the frame rate when you select the following
image sizes:
1280x720HQ, 640x480: 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectable
320x240: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectable
-
The camera stops recording a movie clip automatically if the
recording time exceeds the maximum available recording time.
(You can record in 1280x720HQ for a maximum of 20 minutes.)
For smart movie recording, set [Smart Scene Detection] to [On].
(p. 52)
(Selectable) (1280x720HQ are the settings
for recording high-quality videos.)
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Starting the recording mode
Recording HD (High Defi nition) movie clips
You can record HD (High Defi nition) movie clips (1280x720HQ, 30 fps)
using H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) video compression. H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)
is the standard for digital video codecs. It supports high quality video in
small size fi les.
1. Select the Movie mode by using the
MODE button. (p.23)
2.
Press the MENU button to set the
resolution to [1280 X 720 HQ].
3. Press the Shutter button to record
video for the available recording time.
1280 X 720 HQ
Back Move
Recording a movie clip without sound
You can record a movie clip without sound.
Steps from 1 through 3 are the same as
those for MOVIE mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Press the Up / Down button to select
6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button, and
7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
What is H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC)?
With its high-compression rate and the small fi le size, it is the
standard for digital video codecs, supporting top quality recordings
in high resolution.
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the [Movie] menu, and then press the
Right button.
then press the OK button.
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See p.54 for further details.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode, or DIS mode is selected in
a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã )
may appear on the LCD screen. In this case, use a tripod, support
the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot mode.
It is best to take pictures with the sun behind you. Taking pictures
with the sun behind the subject may make the picture come out
dark. To take a picture against the light, please use [Backlight] in
scene shooting mode (see page 25), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 36),
spot metering (see page 48), exposure compensation (see page
41), or the ACB function (see page 51).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD screen.
[Press the shutter button]
Under certain conditions, the auto focus system may not perform
as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
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