Samsung HMX-E10BN, HMX-E10ON, HMX-E10WN User Manual

User Manual

High Deﬁ nition Digital Camcorder

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HMX-E10WN HMX-E10BN HMX-E10ON

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Safety Icon

Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

PRECHECK

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

Here are hints or page number references that contain information you will ﬁnd helpful when you operate the camcorder.

Settings required before using a function.

PRECAUTIONS

When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an

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outlet with protective grounding. Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any

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other source of excessive heat.

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion.

Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.

Warning!

Caution

If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

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About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers HMX-E10WN, HMX-E10BN, HMX-E10ON models.

Illustrations of model HMX-E10WN are

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used in this user manual. The displays in this user manual may not

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be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. Designs and speciﬁcations of the

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camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice. In this user manual, the icon or symbol in

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the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “Video Resolution”

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-“1080/30p” ( HD (1920x1080 30p) format. If set, corresponding icon ( the screen.

The following terms are used in this manual:

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‘Scene’ refers to the point where you touch the Recording Start ( to start recording until you touch the Recording stop ( recording. The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are

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used interchangeably and have the same meaning.

): Records in the

) appears on

) tab

) tab to pause the

Before using this camcorder

This camcorder records video in H.264

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(MPEG4/AVC) format. Please note that this camcorder is not

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compatible with other digital video formats. Before recording important video,

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make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We can not compensate you for

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damage to or loss of your recorded contents:

- Samsung cannot compensate you for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

Make a backup of important recorded

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data.

Protect your important recorded data by copying the ﬁles to a PC. We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

before reading this user manual

Copyrights: Please note that this

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camcorder is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand.

For Open Source License information,

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refer to the “OpenSource-E10.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Notes regarding trademarks

All the trade names and registered

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trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The micro SD logo is a trademark.

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The micro SDHC logo is a trademark. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®,

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Windows® 7, and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the

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registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered

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trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.

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Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition

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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe

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Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All the other product names mentioned

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here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies. Furthermore, “™” and “ mentioned in each case in this manual.

” are not

important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Warning

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Caution

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachment/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

important safety instructions

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See ﬁgure below.

21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.

22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

23. OVERLOADING:

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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

25. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate

normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards.

28. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.

important safety instructions

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certiﬁed equipment could be voided if you make changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864)

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA “ Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.”

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NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may ﬁnd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

safety information

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.

WARNING

Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60୅(140ٺ) may result in ﬁre. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.

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Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.

Do not disassemble the product.

Do not allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to enter the camcorder. Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.

This precaution must be kept.

No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions or defects.

SAND

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder could cause electric shock, malfunctions, or defects.

Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.

Do not dispose of the battery in a ﬁre as it may explode.

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Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

If the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell, or smokes, immediately detach the battery from the camcorder and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

Do not touch the USB cable or plug with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.

Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.

If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the battery from the camcorder. There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.

If the USB cable gets hot or the camcorder emits an abnormal sound or smell when charging or when sending data, unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child, consult physician immediately.

Connect the USB plug to a USB jack on a PC or an adaptor. Do not insert the plug forcibly if it does not match the jack. You can break the plug.

Don't disassemble or attempt to repair the USB cable. There is a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on the USB cable. Heavy objects can cause the cable to break or

disconnect from the camcorder.

CAUTION

Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.

Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. The heat may cause a malfunction or injury.

Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation.

Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury.

Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.

Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where the tripod is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.

safety information

Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

Manufacturers of unauthorized accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to their safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunctions, for ﬁres or electric shocks, or for damage caused by unauthorized accessories.

Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio. It can cause distortion on the TV screen or interference on the radio.

Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated.

Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording.

Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

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QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMCORDER

GETTING STARTED

BASIC OPERATION OF THE

CAMCORDER

FIRST TIME SETTINGS

10 What’s included with your camcorder 11 Location of controls 13 Identifying the screen displays

17 Using the battery 19 Checking the battery state

22 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Setting the operating modes 24 Using the touch panel

25 Turning the power on for the ﬁrst time

and setting the date and time

26 Selecting the OSD language

contents

GETTING READY TO START

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

BASIC PLAYBACK

ADVANCED RECORDING

27 Inserting/ejecting a memory card

(not supplied)

28 Selecting a suitable memory card

(not supplied) 30 Recordable time and capacity 31 Using the hand strap 31 Using the lens

32 Recording videos 34 Recording photos 35 Capturing photos during video

recording (dual recording) 36 Zooming in and out

37 Changing the playback mode 38 Playing videos 41 Viewing photos

43 Using the menu tab in the record mode 43 Recording menu items 44 Video Resolution 45 Photo Resolution 46 Smart Filter 48 Panorama 49 Quick View

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

50 Using the menu tab in the play mode

50 Playback menu items 51 Deleting ﬁles 52 Protection from accidental erasure 53 Share Mark

SYSTEM SETTING

54 Using the setting menu tab 55 Setting menu items 55 Storage Info 56 File No. 56 Date/Time Set 57 Date/Time Display 57 LCD Brightness 58 Auto LCD Off 59 Beep Sound 59 Shutter Sound 60 Auto Power Off 61 PC Software 62 Format 63 Default Set 63 Language 64 Demo

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO OTHER

DEVICES

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE &

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

65 What you can do with a windows

computer 66 Using the intelli-studio program 72 Using as a removable storage device

74 Connecting to a TV 75 TV image displays

76 Warning indicators and messages 78 Symptoms and solutions

84 Maintenance 85 Using your camcorder abroad

86 Speciﬁcations

quick start guide

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can record videos in the H.264 format that are convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.

STEP 1: Get ready

1. Pull to open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ﬁ gure. ¬page 17

2. Insert a memory card.

You can use commercially available

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micro SDHC (SD High Capacity) or micro SD memory cards with this camcorder.¬page 28

3. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

4. Charge the battery fully by using the

built-in USB plug of the camcorder.

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The battery is fully charged when

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the CHG (charging) indicator light turns green.

STEP 2: Record with your camcorder

Recording start ( )/stop ( )tab

LCD screen

Zoom (W/T) lever

[99Min]

0:00:01

Power (

Photo (

) button

) tab

Recording videos Recording photos

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality.

1. Press the Power (

) button.

2. While in the STBY mode, touch the

Recording start (

) tab on the LCD

screen to start recording.

To stop recording, touch the

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Recording stop (

) tab.

0:00:01

Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

1. Press the Power (

) button.

2. Frame the subject to be recorded, and touch the Photo (

) tab on the

LCD screen.

3. When you release the Photo ( a photo is recorded.

) tab,

[99Min]

Your camcorder is compatible with the H.264 recording format, which achieves efﬁcient

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coding of high quality video using less memory capacity. The default setting is "720/30p". You can select the resolution for video recordings.

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You can take photos while you are recording videos.¬page 35

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[99Min] 9999

quick start guide

STEP 3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen

You can ﬁ nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Press the Mode (

2. Touch the video or photo thumbnail (

touch the thumbnail of the video or photo you want to view.

The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail

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index view. The thumbnail of the latest created or played ﬁ le is

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highlighted.

You can switch from the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Mode ( ) button.

Viewing on a high deﬁ nition TV

You can enjoy HD (High Deﬁ nition) videos on a connected HDTV. ¬page 74

) button to select the play mode.

/ ) tab, and then

STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos

Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of the built-in Intelli-studio program on your Windows computer.

Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can import videos/photos

into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. ¬pages 66~71

Importing videos/photos from your camcorder

and viewing them on your PC

1. Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the built-in USB plug of the camcorder to the PC.

A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the

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Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes.” The uploading procedure starts.

2. Any new ﬁ les are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio program.

You can arrange the ﬁ les by different

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options such as Face, Date, Location, etc.

3. Double-click the ﬁ le you would like to play back.

Contents Manager

Folders directory on your PC

Saved ﬁ les into your PC

Sharing videos/photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook

Share your contents with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click. Click "Share" "Upload" on the browser. ¬page 69

Intelli-studio runs automatically after you’ve connected your camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set "PC Software: On".¬ page 61

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you’ve saved to your computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos in the newly freed-up space.

Press the Mode (

Touch the "Delete

) button to switch to the play mode p Press the MENU button

" tab on the LCD screen. ¬page 51

getting to know the camcorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens

HMX-E10WN

HMX-E10BN

HMX-E10ON

The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different.

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Checking your accessories

White

Black

Orange

Yes Color Digital zoom: x2

Battery (BP90A)

(AD43-00198A)

Hand strap

(AD63-05498A)

User manual CD

(AD46-00357A)

Optional accessories

Quick start guide

(AD68-05495A)

The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

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Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer.

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SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced built-in battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the battery. A memory card is not included. See page 28 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

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Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide.

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Mini HDMI cable

(AD39-00159A)

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Rear & Right side

Lens

󱯎

Mode (

󱯐

LCD screen

󱯒

󱳛

󱳝

󱳟

) button

󱯔 󱯖

MENU button Power (

) button

󱳡

󱳣

getting to know the camcorder

Front/Right/Bottom side

󱳝 󱳟

󱳛

󱳡 󱳣

󱳮

󱳯

󱳰

Built-in speaker

󱯎

Battery cover open hole

󱯐

Internal microphone

󱯒

CHG (Charging) indicator

󱯔

Battery cover

󱯖

Built-in USB plug

󱯘

Jack cover

󱯚

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

Tripod receptacle

󱯜

Built-in USB eject button

󱯞

HDMI jack

󱯠

Battery slot

󱯡

Memory card slot

󱯢

Hand strap hook

󱯣

󱳥

󱳫

󱳭

󱳩󱳧

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.

PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in Video Record mode.

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Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode (

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Video Record mode

) button. ¬page 23

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1 Video resolution 2 Smart Filter 3 Operating mode (

0:00:01

(Standby) / M 0:00:01 (Recording/Recording time))

4 Storage media (Memory card) 5 Battery info. (remaining charge

level)

6 Quick view 7 Photo tab

x2.0

8 Photo Remain Counter (total

number of recordable photos)

[99Min]

7 8

9 Close zoom tab 10 Zoom lever 11 Date/Time display 12 Open/Close zoom tab 13 Zoom ratio 14 Recording start (

Recording stop (

15 Remaining recordable time

+"/".

The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB micro SDHC memory card.

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The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display.

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For enhanced performance, the display indications and order are subject to change without a prior notice.

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This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record videos or

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photos in the same mode without having to change it. The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media.

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The largest number the photo counter can display is 9999.

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For warning indicators and messages, see pages 76~77.

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) tab

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PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in Photo Record mode.

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Select the Record mode by pressing the Mode (

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Photo Record mode

12 3

) button. ¬page 23

1 Photo resolution 2 Smart Filter 3 Half shutter 4 Storage media

(Memory card)

5 Battery info.

(remaining charge level)

6 Auto focus frame 7 Quick view/shutter display 8 Photo tab 9 Photo counter (total number

of recordable photos)

10 Date/Time display

[99Min]

+"/".

9999

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PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in Video Play mode.

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Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode ( ) button, and then touch the Video ( ) tab. ¬page 23

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1 Video Play mode 2 Battery info. (remaining charge level) 3 Error File 4 Scroll bar 5 Share mark 6 Next page tab 7 Now/ Total page number 8 Previous page tab 9 Erase protection 10 Highlight

1 Video Play mode 2 Operating status (play/pause) 3 Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) 4 File name (ﬁ le number) 5 Video resolution 6 Battery info. (remaining charge level) 7 Playback progress bar 8 Recorded date/time display/

Volume control tabs

9 Playback control tabs

10 Return tab 11 Volume tab 12 Erase protection 13 Share mark

: Reverse skip

ᐓ

: Reverse search

ᐔ

/ : Play/Pause

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: Forward search

ᐖ

: Forward skip

ᐗ

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PRECHECK!

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown only when the camcorder is in Photo Play mode.

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Select the Play mode by pressing the Mode (

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Photo play mode : Thumbnail View

) button, and then touch the Photo ( ) tab. ¬page 23

Photo play mode : Single View

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1 Photo play mode 2 Battery info. (remaining charge level) 3 Error File 4 Scroll bar 5 Next page tab 6 Now/ Total page number 7 Previous page tab 8 Erase protection 9 Highlight

1 Photo play mode 2 Slide show 3 Photo image counter (current image/

total number of recorded images)

4 File name (ﬁ le number) 5 Photo Resolution 6 Battery info. (remaining charge level) 7 Recorded date/time display 8

9 Return tab 10 Erase protection

: Previous image tab

ᐓ

: Slide show start tab

ᐔ

: Next image tab

ᐕ

getting started

USING THE BATTERY

Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

Inserting the battery

1. Pull the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ﬁ gure to open.

2. Push in the battery in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ﬁ gure.

Align the triangle mark of the battery to

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the battery contacts when you insert the battery as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Close the battery cover.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a

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danger of overheating, ﬁ re, or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems caused by unapproved batteries.

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Ejecting the battery

1. Pull the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ﬁ gure to open.

2. Pull out the battery in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Close the battery cover.

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Charging the battery

PRECHECK!

Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.

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You can charge the camcorder’s battery with the built-in USB plug of the camcorder or the USB charger (not

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supplied).

1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.

2. Open the Jack cover and press the [USB eject] button to pop out the built-in USB plug.

3. Connect the built-in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of a PC.

The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully

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charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. ¬page 19

4. When the charging is completed, detach the USB plug from the computer, and then push in the built-in USB plug while pressing the [USB eject] button.

You can charge the camcorder with the USB charger (not supplied).

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Do not push the Built-in USB plug forcibly.

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This camcorder has a built-in USB plug which pops out at the press of a single button.

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Depending on your computer environment, you can attach an external USB cable (not supplied) to

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the camcorder’s USB plug and your computer’s USB port to charge the camcorder. The camcorder will be charging if its built-in USB plug is connected to a PC even when it is turned on.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state.

Charging (CHG) indicator

The color of the charging indicator shows the

CHG

charging state.

Charging state Charging Fully charged Error

LED color

(Orange) (Green) (Orange Blink)

Battery level display

The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.

Battery level

indicator

Exhausted (ﬂ ickers): The device will be

forced to turn off after 3 minutes.

Change the battery as soon as possible.

The ﬁ gures above are based on a fully charged battery operating at normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may decrease the use time.

After 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off.

State Message

Fully charged -

25~50% used -

50~75% used -

75~95% used -

95~98% used -

“Low

Battery”

[99Min]

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Available running time for the battery

Battery type

Charging time

Mode

Resolution

1080/30P

720/30P

Charging time: Approximate time in minutes (min.) required to fully charge a completely

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exhausted battery. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the

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battery. The times are only for reference. Figures shown above are measured in Samsung’s test

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environment. Your times may differ depending on your usage and conditions. The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low

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temperatures.

Continuous Recording (without zoom)

The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when you record without using any other function after recording starts. The battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you use the record start/stop frequently and the zoom functions, and then playback your recordings. Prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to cover the time you are planning to record on the camcorder.

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Continuous recording time Playback time

Approx. 80 min. Approx. 140 min.

Approx. 90 min. Approx. 150 min.

The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level. Depending on your PC speciﬁcations, the charging time can be prolonged.

(Use the Built-in USB plug)

BP90A

Approx. 190 min.

About the battery

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Battery Properties

A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50º F/10º C) may shorten its life-span and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder.

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