Samsung EC-TL9ZZPBA-US User Manual [en, es]

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AD68-03103A

TL9

This Quick Start Manual has been specially designed to guide you through the basic functions and features of your device.
For more information, refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM.
Please read the Quick Start Manual and User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

English/Español

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©2008 Samsung Electronics
America, inc.

The specifications of the camera
or contents of this manual may be
changed without prior notice due
to upgrade of camera functions.

Copyright information

Microsoft Windows and the
Windows logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

Provided manuals

Quick Start Manual

Explains how to assemble
and prepare your camera
for its first use, capture
photos or videos, play
multimedia files, and
transfer files to a PC.

User Manual (CD-ROM)

Explains how to shoot with
various shooting modes,
set shooting options, play
multimedia files, and use the
settings menu. It also includes
how to handle error messages
and maintain of your camera.

Indication information

In this manual, camera
buttons are represented by
bold type in brackets.
For example, [Shutter]
represents the Shutter button.

Contents

Please follow these procedures
before using the camera.

1. Unpack ………………………6

2. Insert the battery and
memory card …………………7

3. Charge the battery and
turn on your camera ………8

4. Select a language and
set the date and time ………9

Camera layout ……………… 10
Icons ………………………… 12
Set options …………………… 13

Capture photos or videos …… 14
Play files ……………………… 15
Transfer files to a PC

(for Windows) ………………… 16

Specifications ………………… 18
FCC notice …………………… 19

Get answers to common questions

You can easily solve most problems by setting shooting options.
There are more details about how to set shooting options in the CD version of user manual.

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
backlight.

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

Set the flash option to (Red Eye) or (Red Eye Fix). (See the user manual p. 41)

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If the photo is already taken, select Red Eye Fix in the edit menu.

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(See the user manual p. 62)

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

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

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Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p. 42)

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This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera
incorrectly.
Set the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) option or press [Shutter] halfway down
to make sure the subject is focused. (See the user manual p. 33)

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

Turn the flash on. (See the user manual p. 41)

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Select Nightscene in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p. 28)

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Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p. 42)

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Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

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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 in front of the sun.

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Select Backlight in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p. 28)

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Set the flash option to (Fill In). (See the user manual p. 41)

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Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (See the user manual p. 47)

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Adjust the exposure. (See the user manual p. 47)

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Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame.

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(See the user manual p. 48)

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Health and Safety Information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations while operating
the camera and keep this manual handy for future reference.

Warnings

Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

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

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.

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.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight

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

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.

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Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your camera.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local

•
regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,

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such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries
may explode when overheated.

p. 1 ‘Health and Safey Information’

Cautions

Situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Handle and store your camera carefully and
sensibly

Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause

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serious damage. Do not handle your camera with wet
hands. Water damage to your camera can void your
manufacturer’s warranty.

Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or

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poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts
and internal components.

Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough

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handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters

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and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the
connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly
installing batteries and memory cards can damage ports,
connectors, and accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
compartments, slots, or access points. This type of damage
may not be covered by your warranty.

Use caution with earphones

Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating

•
motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard
and may be illegal in some areas.

Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening

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to earphones at high volumes can damage your hearing.

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards
from damage

Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold

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or very hot temperatures (below 0°C/32°F or above
40°C/104°F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory
cards to malfunction.

Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this

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can create a connection between the + and – terminals of
your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.

Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids,

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dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card
clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.

Protect your camera’s lens

Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches.
Clean your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

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1. Unpack 2. Insert the battery and memory card

Remove the battery and memory card

Camera AC adapter (SAC-47) (AD44-00131A)/

USB cable (SUC-C3) (AD39-00147A)

A / V cable

(AD39-00146A)

Quick Start Manual

(AD68-03103A)

Optional accessories

Rechargeable battery

(4302-001221)

Earphones

(Black: AD59-00166A/

White: AD59-00167A)

Strap

(Silver: AD63-02602A/

Black: AD63-02603A)

Software CD-ROM

(User manual included)

(AD46-00191A)

Insert memory cards
with the gold-colored
contacts facing up.

Insert batteries with
the Samsung logo
facing down.

Note

The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage
device when the memory card is not inserted.

Battery

lock

p. 83 ‘About memory cards’
p. 84 ‘About the battery’

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

Memory card

Push the lock up to
release the battery.

Battery

(AD69-01795A)

Memory cardsCamera case

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3. Charge the battery and turn on your camera

p. 84 ‘About the battery’

4. Select a language and set the date and time

Charge the battery Turn on your camera

Press [POWER]

When you turn on your camera
for the first time, select a language
and set the date and time.

Press [y] to view stored files.

▪

Press and hold [y] to mute

▪

camera sounds.

Indicator light

Red: Charging

▪

Green: Fully charged

▪

Select a language Set the date and time

Press [r] to select Language.

1

Press [t].

2

Press [w] or [r] to select a language.

3

Press [MENU/OK].

4

Press [r] to select Date&Time.

1

Press [t] and then [w].

2

Press [e] or [t] to select a city.

3

Press [MENU/OK].

4

Press [t] to select the date field.

5

Press [w] or [r] to change the number.

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Press [t] to select the next item or field.

7

Press [w] or [r] to change the number or

8

select another date format.

Press [MENU/OK].

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Camera layout

Shutter button

Mode dial (See below)

Microphone

AF-assist light/
Timer lamp

Flash

POWER button
Lens
Mini dashboard

Shows you the remaining
capacity of the battery and
memory card

Note

When exposing the camera to a hot and humid

•
environment, condensation can form on the gauges.

If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around,

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contact a service center.

The battery gauge and the battery icons on the

•
display may show different capacities.

Speaker

Status lamp

Blinking: When saving a photo, recording

▪

voice, being read by a PC or printer, or out
of focus

Steady: When connecting to a PC or in focus

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Zoom button

Zoom in or out

▪

Enter thumbnail view

▪

Adjust volume

Display

▪

E button, Fn button

4-way navigation buttons

(Left: e, Right: t,
Up: w, Down: r)

MENU/OK button

y button, OIS button

Icon Mode Description

2

1

7

8

Auto

Program

Dual IS

Photo Help
Guide

Take a photo quickly and easily
with minimal settings

Take a photo by setting options

Take a photo with options
suitable for reducing camera
shake

Get shooting tips and practice
shooting

Icon Mode Description

5

4

3

6

Beauty
Shot

Scene

Movie

Multimedia

Take a photo of a person with
options to hide facial
imperfections

Take a photo with options for a
preset scene

Record a video

Listen to MP3s, play videos, and
view text files

Multifunction jack

Accepts the USB,
A/V cable or earphones

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery