USER MANUAL
ES95/ES96/ES99/ST71T
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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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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, you 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 overheat, 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.
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 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.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
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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.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to have the camera repaired.
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.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your 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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Copyright information
•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
•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.
•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions.
•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.
•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions |
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Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for |
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shooting. |
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Extended functions |
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Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a |
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Shooting options |
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Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode. |
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Playback/Editing |
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Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn |
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how to connect your camera to your computer. |
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Settings |
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Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings. |
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Appendixes |
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Get information about error messages, specifications, and |
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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode |
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Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the example below.
Note: The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.
For example:
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 a Photo Size (represents Select a, 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
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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 by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54) |
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Adjust the exposure. (p. 61) |
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Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 62) |
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Capturing photos of people
•d mode f38
•s mode > Beauty Shot f40
•s mode > Intelligent Portrait f41
•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f52
•Face Detection f58
•Self-Portrait f58
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
•s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn f39
•Flash options f52
•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f54
Capturing action photos
• Continuous, Motion Capture f66
Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers
•s mode > Text f39
•Macro f55
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
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Applying effects to photos
•s mode > Magic Frame f40
•s mode > Funny Face f42
•Smart Filter effects f67
•Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, or Saturation) f69
Applying effects to videos
• Smart Filter effects f67
Reducing camera shake
•Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) f29
•Viewing files as thumbnails f72
•Viewing files by category f73
•Deleting all files on the memory f75
•Viewing files as a slide show f77
•Connecting your camera to a computer f85
•Adjusting sound and volume f95
•Adjusting the brightness of the display f96
•Changing the display language f96
•Setting the date and time f96
•Before contacting a service center f109
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Basic functions................................................................................................................. |
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Unpacking ................................................................................................................... |
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Camera layout ............................................................................................................ |
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Inserting the battery and memory card .......................................................... |
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera ..................................... |
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Charging the battery ............................................................................................. |
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Turning on your camera ........................................................................................ |
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Performing the initial setup ................................................................................. |
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Learning icons ........................................................................................................... |
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Selecting options or menus .................................................................................. |
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Using [MENU] .......................................................................................................... |
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Using [Fn] ................................................................................................................. |
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Setting the display and sound ............................................................................. |
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Setting the display type ........................................................................................ |
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Setting the sound ................................................................................................... |
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Capturing photos ..................................................................................................... |
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Zooming .................................................................................................................. |
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Reducing camera shake (DIS) ............................................................................... |
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Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................................................... |
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Extended functions....................................................................................................... |
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Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................................................. |
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Using the Program mode ...................................................................................... |
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Using the Live Panorama mode .......................................................................... |
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Using the Picture-in-Picture mode .................................................................... |
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Using the Scene mode ............................................................................................ |
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Using the Magic Frame mode .............................................................................. |
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Using the Beauty Shot mode ............................................................................... |
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Using the Intelligent Portrait mode .................................................................... |
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Using the Funny Face mode ................................................................................. |
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Using the Night mode ........................................................................................... |
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Using the Movie mode ........................................................................................... |
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Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ............................................................ |
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Contents
Shooting options............................................................................................................ |
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Selecting a resolution and quality ..................................................................... |
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Selecting a resolution ............................................................................................ |
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Selecting an image quality ................................................................................... |
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Using the timer .......................................................................................................... |
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Shooting in the dark ................................................................................................ |
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Preventing red-eye ................................................................................................. |
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Using the flash ........................................................................................................ |
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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ................................................................................. |
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Changing the camera’s focus ............................................................................... |
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Using macro ............................................................................................................ |
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Using auto focus ..................................................................................................... |
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Adjusting the focus area ....................................................................................... |
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Using tracking auto focus ..................................................................................... |
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Using Face Detection .............................................................................................. |
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Detecting faces ....................................................................................................... |
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Capturing a self portrait shot ............................................................................... |
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Capturing a smile shot ........................................................................................... |
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Detecting eye blinking .......................................................................................... |
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Tips for detecting faces ......................................................................................... |
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Adjusting brightness and color ........................................................................... |
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................................................... |
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Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ................................................................ |
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Changing the metering option ............................................................................ |
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Selecting a White Balance setting ....................................................................... |
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Using burst modes ................................................................................................... |
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Applying effects/Adjusting images ................................................................... |
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Applying Smart Filter effects ................................................................................ |
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Adjusting images ................................................................................................... |
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Playback/Editing............................................................................................................. |
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ................................................. |
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Starting Playback mode ........................................................................................ |
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Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... |
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Playing a video ........................................................................................................ |
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Editing a photo .......................................................................................................... |
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Resizing photos ...................................................................................................... |
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Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... |
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Creating a close-up portrait .................................................................................. |
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Applying Smart Filter effects ................................................................................ |
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Adjusting your photos ........................................................................................... |
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Transferring files to the computer ..................................................................... |
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer ............................................. |
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Transferring files to your Mac OS computer ...................................................... |
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Using programs on a computer .......................................................................... |
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Installing i-Launcher .............................................................................................. |
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Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................... |
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Settings............................................................................................................................... |
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Settings menu ........................................................................................................... |
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Accessing the settings menu ............................................................................... |
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Sound ....................................................................................................................... |
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Display ...................................................................................................................... |
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Settings .................................................................................................................... |
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Appendixes ....................................................................................................................... |
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Error messages .......................................................................................................... |
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Camera maintenance ............................................................................................ |
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Cleaning your camera .......................................................................................... |
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Using or storing the camera ............................................................................... |
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About memory cards ........................................................................................... |
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About the battery ................................................................................................. |
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Before contacting a service center ................................................................... |
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Camera specifications ........................................................................................... |
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Glossary ..................................................................................................................... |
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Index ........................................................................................................................... |
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Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking ……………………………………… |
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Camera layout …………………………………… |
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Inserting the battery and memory card ……… |
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Charging the battery and turning
on your camera ………………………………… 18
Charging the battery …………………………… |
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Turning on your camera ……………………… |
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Performing the initial setup …………………… |
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Learning icons …………………………………… |
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Selecting options or menus …………………… |
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Using [MENU] …………………………………… 22 Using [Fn] ……………………………………… 23
Setting the display and sound ………………… 25
Setting the display type ………………………… 25 Setting the sound ……………………………… 25
Capturing photos ……………………………… 26
Zooming ……………………………………… 27
Reducing camera shake (DIS) ………………… 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………… 30
The following items are included in your product box.
Optional accessories
Camera |
AC adapter/USB cable |
Camera case |
Battery charger |
Rechargeable battery |
Strap |
Memory card/
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Quick Start Guide
• The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.
• The items included in the box may differ depending on the model.
• You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.
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Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Power button
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Camera layout
Status lamp
•Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer, when the image is out of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery
•Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus
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 the volume
Attaching the strap
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Display
Buttons
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Camera layout
Buttons
Button Description
Access options or menus.
Select a shooting mode.
Mode Description
SSmart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera.
pProgram: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually.
NLive Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image.
Picture in Picture: Capture or select a full-sized
dbackground photo, and then insert a smaller photo into the foreground to create a synthesized photo.
sScene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene.
vMovie: Record a video.
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Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
• Access options in Shooting mode.
• Delete files in Playback mode.
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Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Memory card |
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Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.
Removing the battery and memory card
Battery lock |
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Slide the lock up to release the battery.
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Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted.
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Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC 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.
Press [X] 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 [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode.
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When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired.
1 Press [t] [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].
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2Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o].
• To set daylight-savings time, press [D].
Time Zone
3Press [D/c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].
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4Press [F/t] to select an item.
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Performing the initial setup
6Press [D/c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].
7Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].
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8Press [D/c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].
9Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].
10Press [m] to finish the initial setup.
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The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. If you change a shooting option, the corresponding icon will blink briefly in orange.
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Icon Description
Available recording time
Available number of photos
Memory card not inserted (Internal memory)
Memory card inserted
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• : Empty (Recharge)
Auto focus frame
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Camera shake
Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Current time and date
2 Shooting options (right)
Icon Description
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Frame rate
Photo quality
Metering
Flash
Timer
Auto focus option
Face detection
3 Shooting options (left)
Icon Description
Actively moving subject
Shooting mode
Aperture value and shutter speed
Long time shutter
EV (Exposure Value)
White balance
Face tone
Face retouch
ISO sensitivity
Smart filter
Image adjust (contrast, sharpness, and saturation)
Sound Alive on
Burst option
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
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To select an option or a menu, press [m] or [f].
To select options, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o].
1In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
2Select an option or a menu.
•To move up or down, press [D] or [c].
•To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Press [m] to go back to the previous menu. Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode:
1In Shooting mode, press [M].
2Select p.
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Selecting options or menus
5Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o].
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6 Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
Daylight
Back Move
7 Press [o] to save your settings.
You can access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options are not available.
For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode:
1In Shooting mode, press [M].
2Select p.
3Press [f].
Photo Size
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Exit |
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Move |
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Selecting options or menus
4 Press [D/c] to scroll to.
White Balance
Exit Move
5 Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
Daylight
Exit Move
6 Press [o] to save your settings.
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Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings.
You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below.
Show all photographic information.
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Mode |
Display type |
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Shooting |
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Hide all information about shooting options. |
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• |
Show all information about shooting options. |
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Hide all information about the current file. |
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Playback |
• |
Show information about the current file, except the shooting |
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settings. |
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• |
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Show all information about the current file. |
Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions.
1In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
2Select O Beep Sound.
3Select an option.
Option |
Description |
Off |
The camera does not emit any sounds. |
1/2/3 |
The camera emits sounds. |
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Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.
1In Shooting mode, press [M].
2Select S.
3Align your subject in the frame.
4Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
•A green frame means the subject is in focus.
•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.
5Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
6Press [P] to view the captured photo.
• To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes.
7Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.
See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Capturing photos
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Zoom ratio
Zoom out |
Zoom in |
•The longer you press the zoom button, the faster the camera zooms in or out.
•When you press the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may change inconsistently.
Digital zoom p s
The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your
camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Digital 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 be lower than normal.
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Capturing photos
Intelli zoom S p s
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 the Intelli zoom is on
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Intelli range
•The Intelli zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option.
•The 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.
•The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically.
•The Intelli zoom feature is always on in Smart Auto mode.
Setting Intelli zoom
1In Shooting mode, press [m].
2Select a Intelli Zoom.
3Select an option.
Icon Description
Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.
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Capturing photos
Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.
SBefore correction |
SAfter correction |
1In Shooting mode, press [m].
2Select a DIS.
3Select an option.
Icon Description
Off: DIS is deactivated.
On: DIS is activated.
•DIS may not function properly when:
-you move your camera to follow a moving subject
-you use the 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 capture 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.
•The DIS function is not available when you set Burst option.
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