Samsung HMX-W300BN, HMX-W300RN, HMX-W300YN, HMX-W350BN, HMX-W350RN User Manual

USER

MANUAL

HMX-W300BN/HMX-W300RN/HMX-W300YN

HMX-W350BN/HMX-W350RN/HMX-W350YN

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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.

- Recommended Memory Card: 4MB/s (Class 4) or above.

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

• The product is water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof.

• The product’s dust-proof and water-proof performance complies with IP68.

• This product is available for general underwater recording in the sea, a river, or a lake.

• The product is water-proof to a depth of 5m (about 16.4 ft.) for about 1 hour.

If you exceed the depth or time limit, the water-proof functionality is not guaranteed.

• The product is shock-proof to a height of 2m (about 6.56 ft.).

• Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction or damage caused by your mishandling. Carefully read and understand cautions on underwater recording before use.

• Because of natural oxidation, the sealing performance of rubber gaskets deteriorates as time goes by.

As a result, the water-proof performance may be degraded. Check the water-proof seals before taking the product into water.

•Samsung is not responsible for any loss caused by mishandling the product or leakage from deteriorated sealing. For the damaged water-proof seal, consult your Samsung service center. (Extra charges may be added.)

Before using the product under/near water

Water-proof seal

Water-proof seal

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Cover (Built-in USB plug)

Open/Close lever

Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack)

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

Before using the product under/near water

• Make sure to remove sand, hair, and other foreign substances from the product, and keep the lens glass clean.

• If you find foreign substances or water around the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover, wipe it off with a soft, clean cloth that leaves no fabric dust. Even a very small amount of a foreign substance may cause damage or let water enter the product.

• Make sure the water-proof seal in the cover is undamaged. A damaged seal can damage or let water enter the product. If the seal is damaged, contact your nearest Samsung Service Center for a replacement.

•Do not open or close the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover with wet or dirt/sandcovered hands. Also avoid opening the covers near water. It may introduce water or other foreign substances into the product.

•Use the underwater mode to ensure the optimal condition for under water recording. ¬page 40

•Close the memory card/HDMI jack cover and USB plug cover. Make sure they click when you close them. If they do not click, they are not closed.

•Do not open or close the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover while on the beach or near water. It may introduce water or other foreign substances into the product.

•Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover if this product is wet. It may introduce water or other foreign substances into the product.

•Change the memory card in a dry place protected from sea breezes.

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Using the product under/near water

•Do not use the product in water depths exceeding 5m (about 16.4 ft.).

•Do not use the product underwater for longer than 1 hour.

•Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover underwater.

•Do not use the product in hot water, such as a hot spring.

•Do not expose the product to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. - Do not jump or dive into water holding the product.

-Do not use the product in strong water flows such as in rapids or under waterfalls.

The strong water pressure may impair the water-proof performance or cause a malfunction.

•Do not place the product near sand. Sand can enter the speaker and microphone.

•Do not expose to direct sunlight for a long time. The product can overheat.

•Do not poke the speaker or microphone of the product with any sharp object. Water-proof performance will be degraded.

•If the product is splashed by substances such as sunscreen, tanning oil, or soap, wipe off immediately. The substances may impair the water-proof performance or cause discoloration.

•Be careful not to get dirt, lint, and foreign substances on the internal microphone when using the product.

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Cleaning after using the product under/near water

After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour.

1Immerse the product in clean water for 2~3 minutes, and then gently shake it in the water to rinse it.

3 Dry the product completely in a well ventilated and shaded area.

•Hold the product with the cleaned part facing down, and then gently shake the product.

2Remove the product from the water, and then wipe the water droplets off the product with a soft and dry cloth.

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•Bubbles may appear when the product is soaking in water. This is not a malfunction.

•If the product is not rinsed completely, the water-proof performance may deteriorate.

•Press each button of the product to remove salt or other foreign substances between/around the buttons.

•Do not use chemicals to clean the product including soap, neutral detergent or alcohol. You can damage the product’s water-proof capability.

•This product is designed to drain well. The water drains through the small holes around the buttons on the product.

•Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to dry the product. The waterproof performance may deteriorate or the appearance of the product

can be transformed.

•Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack coverand the USB plug cover

until the product has dried out.

•If there is water on this product, wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth until

it is completely dry.

•After using the product under/near water, dry the internal microphone and speaker of the product completely. Not doing so may decrease the audio quality during video recording or playback.

•Do not poke the speaker or microphone of the product with any sharp

object. Water-proof performance will be degraded.

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 constituting 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

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

If the product is plugged in, you must pull the plug out of the wall socket to turn the product off completely. Consequently, any wall socket you plug the product into must be readily accessible.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Clean only with dry cloth.

6Do not block any ventilation openings. Operate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plug, at wall outlets, and at the point where the cord exits from the apparatus.

10Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11Use 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.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when you leave it unused for long periods of time.

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13Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply 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.

14Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquid, such as a vase, on this apparatus.

15VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the Product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your Product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or on or near a radiator or heat register. This Product 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.

16POWER SOURCES:

Operate the Product using only the types and sources of power indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. This Product is intended to be powered by a rechargeable battery or by its power supply. Refer to the operating instructions.

17GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This Product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). or a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). 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.

18POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention the plug, areas around wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits from the unit.

19LIGHTNING:

To protect the Product during a lightning storm or when you leave it unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the Product due to lightning and powerline surges.

20OVERLOADING:

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

21OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into the Product through the openings in its case. The objects 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 Product. Should spillage occur, unplug the unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

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22SERVICING:

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

23DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this Product 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 Product.

c.If the Product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the Product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. Do not continue to adjust the controls. Improper adjustment of the controls may result in severe damage. If this occurs, it will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the Product to its normal operation.

e.If the Product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

f.When the Product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

24REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

25SAFETY CHECK:

After the Product has been serviced or repaired, ask the service technician to perform safety checks on the unit to confirm that the Product is in safe operating order.

26To prevent damage which may result in a fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

27Before using the power supply with a 240V AC wall outlet, attach a plug adaptor that matches the design of local wall outlets to the power supply’s plug.

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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”.

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.

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Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Safety Icon

Meaning

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

WARNING

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

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

Settings required before using a function.

Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the product.

These warning icons are here to prevent injury to you and others or to help you operate your product better. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

PRECAUTIONS

Warning!

When using the AC power adapter with your product, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.

If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter that matches the design of local wall outlets.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Product. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the product and keep it handy for future reference. Should your product fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 87~95

This User Manual covers the HMX-W300 and HMX-W350 models.

•Illustrations of model HMX-W300 are used in this user manual.

•Although some features of HMX-W300 and HMX-W350 are different, they operate in the same way.

•The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

•The design and specifications of the product and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

•Before use, read the ‘Safety information’ carefully and then operate the product properly.

•Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the instructions in the user manual.

•In this manual, a ‘memory card’ or ‘card’ means a micro SD, micro SDHC, or micro SDXC.

•In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item will appear and remain on the LCD screen when you set the item.

Example: Submenu item of Video Resolution ¬page 53

-1080/30p ( ): Records in the FULL HD (1920x1080/30p) format. (If you set the video resolution to 1080/30p, the ( ) icon appears and remains on the LCD screen.)

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Before using this product

•This product records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.

•You can play back and edit the video recorded by the product on a personal computer using the internal software of this product.

•Please note that this product is not compatible with other digital video formats.

•Before recording an important video, make a trial recording.

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

•Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the product or memory card, etc.

Samsung will not provide compensation for damage due to the loss of recorded contents.

•Make a backup of important recorded 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.

•Copyrights: Please note that this product is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this product 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.

Proper recording etiquette

•Do not record videos and photos of people without their authorization or consent.

•Do not record videos and photos in forbidden recording places.

•Do not record videos and photos in private places.

Notes regarding trademarks

•All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

•Micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

•AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.

•Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

•YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

•Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo.

•Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

•Twitter is a trademark of twitter Inc.

•Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc.

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

•Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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Safety information

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

WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

Using the product at temperatures over 60 ˚C (140 ˚F) may result in fire. Do not store the product in a high temperature location for a long period of time. Otherwise, battery inside the product may overheat and explode.

Do not aim the product directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, and may cause internal parts of the product to malfunction.

Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. If the memory card is swallowed by a child, consult a physician immediately.

Do not allow water, metal, or inflammable material to enter the product. Doing so may pose a fire hazard.

Do not dispose of the product in a fire. Fire can cause the battery to explode.

If the product produces an abnormal sound or smell, or smokes, immediately request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.

No oil! Oil entering the product can cause electric shock or cause the product to malfunction.

Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the product. Do not spray cleaners directly on the product. Doing so may pose a fire hazard.

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.

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Safety information

WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

If the USB plug gets hot or the product produces an abnormal sound or smell when charging or when sending data, unplug the USB plug immediately

and request service from a Samsung service center.

There is risk of fire or personal injury.

Don’t disassemble or attempt to repair the USB plug or the product. There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not open and close the memory card cover or USB plug cover near or in the water. Do not open or close the cover with wet hands. Either

action may cause an electric shock or damage the product.

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

Do not place heavy objects on the USB plug. Heavy objects can cause the plug to break or disconnect from the product.

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Safety information

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

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

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

Do not use the product near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide. Doing

so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation.

Do not drop or expose the product or its accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This can cause the product or its accessories to malfunction or cause personal injury.

Do not leave the product in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction and the battery to explode or burst into flame.

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

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

Do not expose the product to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could

damage the product case or cause the product to malfunction.

Do not expose the product to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of product failure or electric shock if you use the product outdoors during lightning storms.

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Safety information

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

Do not wipe the product body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the 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 product 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 product near a TV or radio. It can cause distortion on the TV screen or interference on the radio.

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

To maintain water-proof performance, replace related parts annually. For replacement of such parts, consult your Samsung service center.

Do not use the product 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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Contents

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability	........................ii
Before reading this user manual ...........................................	2
Safety information .................................................................	4
Quick start guide .................................................................	10

Getting Started ..............................................					14
Getting to know the product ...............................................					15
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT...........................					15
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ....................................................					16
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS....................................					18
Getting ready to start recording ..........................................					22
CHARGING THE BATTERY .....................................................					22
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE ..........................................					23
INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)....					25
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ...					26
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................					28
Basic operation of the product............................................					29
TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF......................................					29
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME .....................					29
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES........................................					30
USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY (				)/
UNDERWATER ( )/ OK (REC) BUTTON .................................					30
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE ...................					32
USING THE FLOATING BUMPER (HMX-W350 ONLY)..............					32
USING THE WEARABLE BAND (CHEST BAND, ARM BAND)
(HMX-W350 ONLY) ................................................................					32
USING THE STRAP ................................................................					33
SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE.........................................					33

Basic recording/playback...............................	34
Basic recording ...................................................................	35
RECORDING VIDEOS.............................................................	35
CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING ..............	37
TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING
(MY CLIP FUNCTION) .............................................................	38
RECORDING PHOTOS...........................................................	39
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) ...	40
USING UNDERWATER MODE ................................................	40
ZOOMING..............................................................................	41
Basic playback ....................................................................	42
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE .......................................	42
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS.........................................................	43
PLAYING BACK MY CLIP........................................................	45
TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING PLAYBACK.................	46
CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO .............	47
VIEWING PHOTOS .................................................................	48
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK .................................	49
Advanced recording/playback........................	50
Using the menu items .........................................................	51
HANDLING MENUS................................................................	51
MENU ITEMS .........................................................................	52
Advanced recording ............................................................	53
Video Resolution.....................................................................	53
Photo Resolution ....................................................................	53
White Balance ........................................................................	54
Smart Filter .............................................................................	55

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Back Light ..............................................................................	56
Face Detection .......................................................................	57
Anti-Shake (DIS) .....................................................................	58
Advanced playback.............................................................	59
Play Mode..............................................................................	59
Delete ....................................................................................	60
Protect ...................................................................................	61
Delete My Clip ........................................................................	62
Share Mark.............................................................................	63
Smart BGM ............................................................................	64
Smart BGM Option .................................................................	64
Slide Show.............................................................................	66
File Info...................................................................................	66
Other settings................................................	67
Other settings......................................................................	68
SETTING MENU ITEMS...........................................................	68
Storage Info............................................................................	68
File No ...................................................................................	69
Date/Time Set ........................................................................	69
Date/Time Display...................................................................	70
LCD Brightness ......................................................................	70
Auto LCD Off..........................................................................	71
Beep Sound...........................................................................	71
Shutter Sound ........................................................................	72
Auto Power Off .......................................................................	72
PC Software...........................................................................	73
Video Out...............................................................................	73
Format ...................................................................................	74

Default Set .............................................................................	75
Language...............................................................................	75
Using with other devices ................................	76
Connecting to a TV..............................................................	77
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI ............	77
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN....................................................	77
Using with a Windows computer ........................................	78
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............	78
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM........................................	79
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ........................	84
Appendixes...................................................	86
Troubleshooting ..................................................................	87
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES..............................	87
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS...............................................	90
Additional information .........................................................	96
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................	96
USING YOUR PRODUCT ABROAD.........................................	97
HOW TO USE ARM BAND : BASED ON LEFT-ARM USE
(HMX-W350 ONLY) ................................................................	98
HOW TO USE CHEST BAND (HMX-W350 ONLY) ...................	99
GLOSSARY..........................................................................	100
Specifications....................................................................	101

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Quick start guide

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

STEP 1: Get ready

1 Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

• You can use commercially available micro SD, micro SDHC, or micro SDXC memory cards with this product.

2Charge the battery fully. ¬page 22

• The battery is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator light turns green.

STEP 2: Record with your product

	LCD screen
	Zoom (T/W) button		Power (	) button
	OK (REC) button
	Mode ( / ) button
	MENU button		Playback (		) button
	My Clip (	) button
			Share (	) button
	Display (	) button	Delete (	) button
	Built-in USB plug		Underwater (		)
			button

The product comes with the battery installed. No additional battery is required. Charge the product’s internal battery via the USB connection.

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Recording videos

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

Using Underwater mode

The product provides general water-proof performance which enables underwater recording in seas, rivers, and lakes. Enable the underwater mode to record clear videos under water. ¬page 40 Read and understand cautions on underwater recording before use.

1 Press the [Power ( )] button.

2Press the [Mode (/)] button to set the video recording mode.

3Press the [OK (REC)] button.

• To stop recording, press the [OK (REC)] button again.

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Pause

Capture

Recording photos

You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording.

1 Press the [Power ( )] button.

2Press the [Mode (/)] button to set the photo recording mode.

3Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the [OK (REC)] button.

• The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.

• The default video resolution setting is 720/30p.

• You can also take photos while recording a video. ¬page 37

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STEP 3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen

You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1 Press the [Playback ()] button to set the playback mode.

2In Play Mode, select Video or Photo. ¬page 59

•The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail index view.

3Press the [Zoom (T / W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the desired video or photo, then press the [OK (REC)] button.

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STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos

Using the Intelli-studio program built into your product, you can import videos/photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 78~83

Importing videos/photos from the product to your PC and viewing them on your PC screen

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

•A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes. The uploading procedure starts.

Intelli-studio runs automatically after you have connected your product to a Windows computer (if you have set PC Software: On in the product). ¬page 73

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Quick start guide

2Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio program.

•You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date etc.

Contents Manager Saved files in your PC

Folders directory on your PC

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

Sharing videos/photos on Web sites

Share your contents with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click.

Click Share ( ) J Upload on the Intelli-studio browser. ¬page 82

STEP 5: Delete videos or photos

If the product’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Save videos and photos to your computer, and then delete the videos or photos you’ve saved to your computer from the product’s storage media.

Then, you can record new videos or photos in the newly freed-up space.

[Playback ()] J Select a file by using [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ()] J [Delete ( )] J Select Yes with [Display ( )/Underwater ()] J [OK (REC)] ¬page 60

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Getting Started

Learn your product’s layout, indicators, and basic operations.

Getting to know the product ...............................................		15
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT...........................		15
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ....................................................		16
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS....................................		18
Getting ready to start recording ..........................................		22
CHARGING THE BATTERY .....................................................		22
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE ..........................................		23
INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)....		25
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ...		26
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................		28
Basic operation of the product............................................		29
TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF......................................		29
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME .....................		29
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES........................................		30
USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY (	)/UNDERWATER (	)/
OK (REC) BUTTON ................................................................		30
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE ...................		32
USING THE FLOATING BUMPER (HMX-W350 ONLY)..............		32
USING THE WEARABLE BAND (CHEST BAND, ARM BAND)
(HMX-W350 ONLY) ................................................................		32
USING THE STRAP ................................................................		33
SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE.........................................		33

Getting to know the product

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT

Check your accessories

Your new product comes with the the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

	Strap	Quick start guide	USB extension cable
			(HMX-W350 only)
	(AD63-02604A)	(AD68-07049A)
			(AD39-00195A)
	Floating bumper	Chest band	Product holder/Arm band
	(HMX-W350 only)	(HMX-W350 only)	(HMX-W350 only)
	(AD63-06927A)	(AD61-05704A)	(AD61-05703A)
	Optional accessories

Model name		Color	Internal	Gravity	Lens
			memory	Sensor
HMX-W300BN		Black		X
HMX-W350BN				O
HMX-W300RN		Red	No	X	Digital zoom: x3
HMX-W350RN				O
HMX-W300YN		Orange		X
HMX-W350YN				O

Although the models have some features that are different, they operate in the same way.

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Micro HDMI cable	Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC	Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC
(AD39-00179A)	card	adapter

• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

•The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

•A memory card is not included. See page 26 for memory cards compatible with your product.

•You can purchase parts and accessories from your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories.

Getting to know the product

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Rear/Left

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1LCD screen

2Zoom (T / W) button

3OK (REC) button

4Display ( ) button

5Mode (/) button

6MENU button

7My Clip () button

8Power ( ) button

9Underwater () button

10Playback () / Photo capture button

11Share () / Pause button

12Delete () button

13CHG (Charging) indicator

14Strap hook

15Internal speaker

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Getting to know the product

Front/Right/Bottom

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2	10
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1Internal microphone

2Lens

3Cover (Built-in USB plug)

4Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug)

5Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug)

6Built-in USB plug

7Built-in USB open lever

8Tripod receptacle

9HDMI jack

10Memory card slot

11RESET button

12Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack)

13Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack)

14Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack)

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

Getting to know the product

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

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

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only.

• Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode. ¬page 30

Video recording mode

[579Min] STBY

JAN/01/2012 12:00AM

Top of the LCD screen

	Indicator	Meaning
		Video recording mode
	/	Smart Auto / Underwater mode
	[579Min]	Remaining recordable time
	STBY / z/ /	Operating status (standby/
		recording/pause/photo capturing)
		Storage media (memory card)
		Battery information
		(remaining charge level)
		My Clip

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator		Meaning
		Digital Zoom bar

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator

Meaning

Video Resolution

White Balance

Smart Filter

Back Light

Face Detection

Anti-Shake (DIS)

JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Date/Time

• The settings of functions marked with a are lost when the product turns off.

•The on-screen indicators are based on a micro SDHC memory card with a 32GB capacity.

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

•For warning indicators and messages, see pages 87~89

•The illustrated items above and their positions may be changed without notice to improve performance.

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Getting to know the product

•	This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only.
•	Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the photo recording mode. ¬page 30

Photo recording mode

[9999]	Top of the LCD screen		Bottom of the LCD screen
	Indicator	Meaning	Indicator	Meaning
		Photo recording mode		Photo Resolution
	/	Smart Auto / Underwater mode		White Balance
		Photo counter		Smart Filter
	[9999]
		(total number of recordable photos)
				Back Light
		Operating status (photo capturing)		Face Detection
	JAN/01/2012 12:00AM
		Storage media (memory card)		Anti-Shake (DIS)
		Battery information	JAN/01/2012 12:00AM	Date/Time
		(remaining charge level)

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator			Meaning

Digital Zoom bar

•The settings of functions marked with a are lost when the product turns off.

•The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media.

•The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is “9,999”.

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Getting to know the product

•	This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only.
•	Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30

Video playback mode: Thumbnail view

0:00:55	1/10	Top of the LCD screen		Center of the LCD screen
		Indicator	Meaning	Indicator	Meaning
			Video playback mode		Protect
					Share mark
		0:00:55	Duration of video		My Clip
		1/10	Current video/Number of total		Scroll bar
			recorded videos
			Battery information
			(remaining battery level)	Bottom of the LCD screen
Menu Play Mode	My Clip Play			Indicator	Meaning
				Menu	Button guide

Video playback mode: Single view

Top of the LCD screen			Center of the LCD screen
0:00:00/0:00:55
Indicator		Meaning	Indicator			Meaning
100-0001		Video playback mode	- Previous skip/Rewind (						/	)
		Video Resolution	- Forward skip/Fast Forward
			(	/	)			/	)
X/	/ WW/ XX Operating status (playback/pause/		- Volume up/down (
/	/	search/slow motion playback)	- Playback/Pause ( X/						)
			- Reverse/forward slow motion
		Time code
0:00:00/0:00:55			playback (			/	)
		(elapsed time/recorded time)

	JAN/01/2012 12:00AM		Erase protection	Bottom of the LCD screen
			Share mark
Multi View	Capture		Battery information	Indicator	Meaning
			(remaining battery level)	JAN/01/2012 12:00AM	Recorded date/time
			My Clip
The on-screen indicators appear briefly. They		100-0001	File name (file number)		Button guide
reappear when you press the [OK (REC)] button.

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Getting to know the product

•	This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only.
•	Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30

Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

1/10

Top of the LCD screen

Center of the LCD screen

Indicator

Meaning

Indicator

Meaning

Photo playback mode

Protect

1/10

Current photo/Number of total

recorded photos

Scroll bar

Battery information

(remaining battery level)

Bottom of the LCD screen

Menu	Play Mode	Indicator	Meaning
		Menu	Button guide

Photo playback mode: Single view

1/10

100-0001

JAN/01/2012 12:00AM

Multi View

The on-screen indicators appear briefly. They reappear when you press the [OK (REC)] button.

Top of the LCD screen

	Indicator	Meaning
		Photo playback mode
		Photo Resolution
		Slide show
	1/10	Current photo/Number of total
		recorded photos
		Erase protection
		Battery information
		(remaining battery level)
	100-0001	File name (file number)

Center of the LCD screen

Indicator

Meaning

- Previous/Next photo (/ ) - Playback zoom ()

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator

Meaning

Button guide

JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Recorded date/time

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Getting ready to start recording

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Battery for this product is built into the product.

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

• You can charge the battery with the built-in USB plug.

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1 Press the [Power ( )] button to turn off the product.

2Slide and open the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow to pop out the built-in USB plug, as shown in the figure.

•When you press the [USB open] lever sideways, the USB plug will pop out if the built-in USB plug cover is open.

3Connect the built-in USB plug of the product to the USB port of a PC, and then check if the USB port complies with the standard rated power limit.

•The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.

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4When the charging is completed, detach the USB plug from the PC, and then push in the built-in USB plug.

5Slide and close the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow to close the built-in USB plug cover, as show in the figure.

• Do not force the built-in USB plug.

• Depending on your computer environment, you can attach a USB extension cable (HMX-W350 only) to the product’s USB plug and your computer’s USB port to charge the product.

•The battery does not charge if you operate the product when it is connected to a PC. To charge the battery when it is connected to your PC with the built-in USB plug, you must turn the product off.

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