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User Manual
MV800
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Settings
Appendixes
Index
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.
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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 overheat, which may distort the camera or
cause a fire.
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.
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.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or
personal injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and
accessories.
• Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories
can cause the batteries to explode, damage your camera, or
cause injury.
• Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery 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 the 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 the charger from the wall socket 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
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
damage 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.
Do not place the camera in or near a magnetic field.
If the camera is placed with a magnetic object, the camera may
malfunction.
Please be careful not to drop the camera or shock the camera's
exterior.
• Because this could damage the camera's screen, please be
careful.
• If you drop the camera, the exterior may be damaged and the
internal components may break.
Please be careful if the camera's screen is damaged.
• If glass or acrylic parts are broken, please use the camera after
repairing it at Samsung Electronics Service Center to reduce
the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Please do not use the camera other than its intended use.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term
“High Definition Multimedia Interface”
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• microSD™ and microSDHC™ are registered
trademarks of the SD Association.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• The contents of this manual and the camera
specifications presented in this manual may be
changed without prior notice if the camera's functions
are upgraded.
• You may not reuse or distribute any part of this
manual without prior permission.
Basic functions 12
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 36
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
Shooting options 58
Learn how to set the options in the photo and video
shooting modes.
Playback/Editing 84
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.
Settings 111
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 118
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.
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Icons used in this manual
IconFunction
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:
→
Touch
→Photo Size (represents Touch , and then touch 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 in 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 sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposureOverexposure (too bright)
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems 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.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
•
Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 62)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97)
If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
•
Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 64)
Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
•
Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 33)
•
Use the DUAL IS mode. (p. 43)
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.
•
Select Night Shot mode. (p. 41)
•
Turn on the flash. (p. 62)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 64)
•
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 light and dark
areas, the subject may appear too dark.
•
Avoid shooting toward the sun.
•
Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 41)
•
Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 62)
•
Adjust the exposure. (p. 73)
•
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 74)
•
Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 74)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
•
Beauty Shot mode 51
•
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) 62
•
Face Detection 68
•
Pose Guide mode 48
•
Auto Zoom Shot mode 48
•
Self Shot mode 49
•
Intelligent Portrait mode 50
•
Picture in Picture mode 50
Capturing photos at night or in the
dark
•
Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn 41
•
Night Shot mode 41
•
Flash options 62
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 64
Capturing action photos
•
Continuous, Motion Capture 77
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 64
•
EV (to adjust exposure) 73
•
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
•
Metering 74
•
AEB (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different
exposures)
74
77
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
flowers
•
Scene mode > Text 41
•
Close Up mode 42
•
Macro 65
Taking panoramic photos
•
Live Panorama mode
39
Applying effects to photos
•
Background Blur mode 52
•
Magic Frame mode 53
•
My Magic Frame mode 53
•
Funny Face mode 54
•
Photo Filter mode 55
•
Vignetting mode 57
•
Smart Filter effects 78
•
Image Adjust
(to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation)
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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 on your
camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Using the touch screen
Setting the sound
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Using the screen
……………………………………… 18
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
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Using the Home screen
Accessing the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
Rearranging icons
Setting Wallpaper
Using the Help mode
Viewing the Application description
Viewing the Operation guide
Capturing photos
Zooming
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Reducing camera shake (OIS)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
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Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
CameraAC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable batteryStrap
Optional accessories
Camera caseHDMI cableA/V cable
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
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Battery chargerMemory card/
Memory card adapter
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Shutter button
Zoom button
•
In a Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
•
In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo
or view files as thumbnails
POWER button
Flash
HDMI port
Accepts HDMI cable
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Basic functions
Microphone
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
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Camera layout
1
2
Indicator light
•
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 connecting to the computer, when
out of focus, or charging the battery
Touch screen
Home button
Playback button
Speaker
Attaching the strap
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Using the screen
You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself on the screen
by flipping the screen up and using the shutter button on the
back of the camera. The screen can flip 180 degrees upward.
Shutter button
• Fold the screen when not in use.
• Please do not move the screen by more than 180 degrees, or it
may break.
Basic functions
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Push the card gently until
it disengages from the
camera, and then pull it out
of the slot.
Memory card
Memory card
Rechargeable battery
Insert a memory card with
the gold-colored contacts
facing up.
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.
Basic functions
Battery lock
Push the lock up to release
the battery.
Rechargeable battery
• You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device
when the memory card is not inserted.
• Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory
card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory
card.
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use 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.
Indicator light
•Red LED is on: Charging
•Red LED is off: Fully charged
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. 19)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [Playback]. The camera turns on and immediately
accesses Playback mode.
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [Playback] for about
5 seconds, the camera does not emit any sounds.
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Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.
Touch Language.
1
General
Language
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Select a language.
2
Touch to return to the initial setup screen.
3
Touch Time Zone.
4
English
Home
Basic functions
Touch Home, and then touch or to select a time
5
zone.
•
When you travel to another country, touch Visit, and then
select a new time zone.
Time Zone
London
Touch to save.
6
Touch Date/Time Set.
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Performing the initial setup
Touch the up or down arrows to set the date.
8
Date/Time Set
Year
MonthDay
•
The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Touch , and then set the time.
9
Date/Time Set
HrMin
•
To set daylight-saving time, touch .
Touch to save.
10
Touch to save your settings.
11
Touch on a pop-up window.
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Basic functions
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Learning icons
The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
1
1
Option icons (touch)
IconDescription
2
Flash option
Auto focus option
Timer option
Shooting options
2
Status icons
IconDescription
Current shooting mode
Current date
Current time
IconDescription
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Timer
Auto focus frame
3
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Photo resolution when Intelli
zoom is on
Grid lines
IconDescription
•
: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Metering
Frame rate
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Voice muted
Exposure value adjusted
ISO sensitivity
3
Status icons
IconDescription
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Memory card not inserted
(Internal memory)
Memory card inserted
White balance
Burst type
Flash
Intelli zoom is on
Smart Filter
Image Adjust
Face detection
Auto focus
Basic functions
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Using the touch screen
Learn how to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when you touch it with the soft part of your finger.
Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen.
Touching
Touch an icon to select a menu or option.
Smart Auto
Scene
Program
3D Photo
Smart Movie
Live
Panorama
Movie
Self Shot
Dragging
Touch and hold a part of the screen, and then drag your finger.
Metering
Multi
Spot
Center-weighted
If you touch , a pop-up window with information on features and
settings is displayed.
Basic functions
Flicking
Gently flick your finger across the screen.
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Using the touch screen
Selecting an option
• Drag the option list up or down until you find the desired option,
and then touch the option.
Metering
Multi
Spot
Center-weighted
• Touch the desired option to turn the setting on or off.
OIS
Off
On
Basic functions
•
The touch screen may not recognize your inputs if you touch multiple
items at the same time.
•
When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is
not a malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or
drag lightly to minimize the effect.
•
The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in
extremely humid environments.
•
The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen
protection film or other accessories to the screen.
•
Depending on the viewing angle, the screen may appear dim. Adjust
the brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution.
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Setting the sound
Set your camera to emit or not to emit a sound when you perform functions.
On the Home screen, touch .
1
Touch Sound.
2
Touch Beep Sound.
3
Touch the desired option to turn on or off the beep.
4
Beep Sound
Off
On
Basic functions
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Using the Home screen
You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen.
Accessing the Home screen
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [HOME].
Live
Movie
Self Shot
Smart AutoSmart Movie
No.Description
Program
Scene
3D Photo
Panorama
Touch an icon to access a mode or function.
1
•
Scroll to another page by dragging or flicking your finger
on the screen.
2
The number of the current page. ()
Icons on the Home screen
IconDescription
Smart Auto: Capture a photo using a scene mode
selected automatically by the camera. (p. 37)
Program: Capture a photo using manually setting options.
(p. 44)
Smart Movie: Record a video using a scene mode
selected automatically by the camera. (p. 47)
Movie: Record a video. (p. 46)
Scene: Capture a photo using options that are preset for a
specific scene. (p. 41)
1
2
Basic functions
3D Photo: Capture a photo with 3D effects for a 3D TV.
(p. 38)
Live Panorama: Capture a very wide scene by combining
several shots into one photo. (p. 39)
Self Shot: Stand the screen up and capture a self portrait
while looking at yourself on the screen. (p. 49)
Picture in Picture: Combine a self shot with a
background image to make one photo. (p. 50)
Magic Frame: Capture a photo with various frame effects.
(p. 53)
My Magic Frame: Capture a photo, make it partially
transparent, and overlay it onto a newly captured photo.
(p. 53)
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Using the Home screen
IconDescription
Funny Face: Capture a photo with funny face effects.
(p. 54)
Photo Filter: Capture a photo with various filter effects.
(p. 55)
Movie Filter: Record a video with various filter effects.
(p. 56)
Vignetting: Capture a photo or record a video with a
vignetting effect. (p. 57)
Beauty Shot: Capture a portrait with options to hide facial
imperfections. (p. 51)
Background Blur: Capture a photo with the subject's
background blurred. (p. 52)
Night Shot: Capture a night scene using a shutter speed
and aperture value set automatically by the camera. (p. 41)
Close-up Shot: Capture close-up photos of subjects.
(p. 42)
DUAL IS: Reduce camera shake both optically and
digitally to prevent blurred photos. (p. 43)
Intelligent Portrait: Save 2 additional portraits
automatically using the face detection functions. (p. 50)
Auto Zoom Shot: Automatically adjust the zoom to the
detected face. (p. 48)
Timer Shot: Capture a photo automatically by setting the
timer. (p. 42)
Basic functions
IconDescription
Touch Shot: Capture a photo with the touch of your finger.
(p. 43)
Pose Guide: Align the subject with the guide line that
appears on the screen and capture a photo with a desired
pose. (p. 48)
Album: View files by category in Smart album. (p. 88)
Theme Album: View files with a page flip effect. (p. 89)
Slide Show: View photos as a slide show with effects and
music. (p. 92)
Photo Editor: Edit photos with various effects. (p. 95)
Storyboard Maker: Apply a frame effect on a photo using
various frames and borders. (p. 98)
Wallpapers: Set wallpaper for the Home screen. (p. 27)
Help: View Help and learn how to use the camera. (p. 29)
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences.
(p. 112)
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Using the Home screen
Rearranging icons
You can rearrange the icons on the Home screen in any order.
Touch and hold an icon.
1
Smart Auto
Scene
Drag it to a new location.
2
•
To move an icon to another page, drag it to the left or right
edge of the screen. When you drop the icon to a new
location, the other icons will neatly slide out of the way.
Smart AutoSmart MovieProgram
Scene
Program
3D Photo
Smart Movie
Live
Panorama
Live
Panorama
Movie
Self Shot
Movie
Self Shot
Basic functions
Setting Wallpaper
Set wallpaper for the Home screen with the desired image.
On the Home screen, touch .
1
Album
Storyboard
Maker
Touch the desired wallpaper from the default Wallpaper
2
Gallery.
•
Touch on the Wallpaper screen to set a picture you
have taken as wallpaper.
•
Set a specified area as wallpaper by enlarging/reducing it
when setting an image from the Album as wallpaper.
•
If you select the Set Wallpaper menu after touching the
button in the playback mode, you can set a specific
area of the image as wallpaper by dragging the image
taken.
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Theme
Album
Wallpapers
Slide Show
Help
Photo Editor
Settings
Using the Home screen
Touch to save.
3
Album
Storyboard
Maker
Theme
Album
Wallpapers
Slide Show
Help
Photo Editor
Settings
Basic functions
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Using the Help mode
You can view a simple application description and an operation guide in Help mode.
Viewing the Application description
On the Home screen, touch .
1
Album
Storyboard
Maker
Touch or to move from one Application description
2
to another.
• Select the desired mode from the list by touching .
Application descriptionOperation guide
Touch to access a mode or function whose
3
application description you are viewing.
Theme
Album
Wallpapers
Slide Show
Help
Photo Editor
Settings
Basic functions
Viewing the Operation guide
On the Home screen, touch .
1
Touch Operation guide.
2
Touch or to move from one Operation guide to
3
another.
Application descriptionOperation guide
Touch to access a mode or function displayed on the
4
Guide page you are viewing.
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