Samsung HMX-W300BP User Manual

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ANUAL

HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP

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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.

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Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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 centre. (Extra charges may be added.)

Before using the product under/near water

Cover (Built-in USB plug)

Water-proof seal

Open/Close lever

Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack)

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Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

Before using the product under/near water

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

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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.

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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 Centre for a replacement.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

Using the product under/near water

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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 discolouration.

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

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Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

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.

Immerse the product in clean water for 2~3 minutes, and then

gently shake it in the water to rinse it.

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

• shake the product.

Remove the product from the water, and then wipe the water

droplets off the product with a soft and dry cloth.

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

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 water-

• proof performance may deteriorate or the appearance of the product can be transformed. Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover and 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.

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Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Safety Icon Meaning

WARNING

CAUTION

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 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.

PRECAUTIONS

Warning!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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Designs and specifications of the product and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

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

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

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

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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

- 1080/25p ( format. (If you set the video resolution to 1080/25p, the ( icon appears and remains on the LCD screen.)

): Records in the FULL HD (1920x1080/25p)

)

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Before reading this user manual

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.

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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.

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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/analogue 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

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

• Do not record videos and photos in private places.

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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 “ in each case in this manual.

Micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC logos are trademarks of

• SD-3C, LLC.

Microsoft

• DirectX

, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the

” are not mentioned

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered

Intel

• 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 High-Definition 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 centre. 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 centre. There is risk of fire or personal injury.

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.

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

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 unauthorised 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 unauthorised 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 centre.

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 S tarted .............................................. 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 (

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

)/ OK (R EC) B UTTON ................................. 30

Basic reco rding/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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Contents

Back Lig ht .............................................................................. 56

Face D etection ....................................................................... 57

Anti-Shake (DIS) ..................................................................... 58

Advanced playback ............................................................. 59

Play M ode .............................................................................. 59

Delete .................................................................................... 60

Protect ................................................................................... 61

Delete My Clip ........................................................................ 62

Share M ark ............................................................................. 63

Smart B GM ............................................................................ 64

Smart BGM Option ................................................................. 64

Slide S how ............................................................................. 66

File Info................................................................................... 66

Other s ettings ................................................ 67

Other se ttings ...................................................................... 68

SETTING MENU ITEMS........................................................... 68

Storage Info ............................................................................ 68

File No ................................................................................... 69

Date/Time Set ........................................................................ 69

Date/Time D isplay ................................................................... 70

LCD B rightness ...................................................................... 70

Auto LCD Off .......................................................................... 71

Beep S ound ........................................................................... 71

Shutter S ound ........................................................................ 72

Auto Power Off ....................................................................... 72

PC S oftware ........................................................................... 73

Video Ou t ............................................................................... 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 PROGRAMME ................................... 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

Insert a memory card.

page 25

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

Charge the battery fully.

page 22

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

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

STEP 2: Record with your product

LCD screen

Zoom (T/W) button

OK (REC) button

Mode ( / ) button

MENU button

) button

My Clip (

Display ( ) button

Built-in USB plug

) button

Power (

Playback (

Share (

Delete (

Underwater ( ) button

) button

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Quick start guide

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.

Press the [Power ( )] b utton.

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

mode.

Press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

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

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0:00:00

Pause Capture

Recording photos

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

Press the [Power ( )] button.

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

mode.

Frame 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 720/25p.

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

•

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Quick start guide

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.

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

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

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

Press the [Zoom (T / W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )]

button to select the desired video or photo, then press the [OK (REC)] button.

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Play Mode

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STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos

Using the Intelli-studio programme 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

Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the built-in

USB plug of the product to your PC.

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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

Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents

Manager in the Intelli-studio programme.

•

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

Contents Manager

Saved files in your PC

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.

Folders directory on your PC

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 (

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) J Upload on the Intelli-studio browser.

[Playback ( )]

)/Underwater ( )] J [Delete ( )] J Select Yes with

( [Display (

Select a file by using [

)/Underwater ( )]

OK (REC)]

[

Zoom (T/W)/Display

page

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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 (

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

)/UNDERWATER ( )/

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Getting to know the product

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT

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 Centre.

Model name Colour

HMX-W300BP HMX-W350BP

HMX-W300RP HMX-W350RP

HMX-W300YP HMX-W350YP

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

Black

Red

Orange

Internal

memory

Gravity Sensor

Lens

Digital zoom: x3

Check your accessories

Strap Quick start guide

Floating bumper

(HMX-W350 only)

Optional accessories

Micro HDMI cable Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC

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

Chest band

(HMX-W350 only)

card

by any unauthorised use of accessories.

USB extension cable

(HMX-W350 only)

Product holder/Arm band

(HMX-W350 only)

Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC

adapter

Getting started

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Getting to know the product

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Rear/Left

LCD screen

Zoom (T / W) button

OK (REC) button

Display ( ) button

Mode ( / ) button

MENU button

My Clip ( ) button

Power ( ) button

Underwater ( ) button

Playback ( ) / Photo capture button

Share ( ) / Pause button

Delete ( ) button

CHG (Charging) indicator

Strap hook

Internal speaker

Getting started

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Getting to know the product

Front/Right/Bottom

Internal microphone

Getting started

Lens

Cover (Built-in USB plug)

Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug)

Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug)

Built-in USB plug

Built-in USB open lever

Tripod receptacle

HDMI jack

Memory card slot

RESET button

Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack)

Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack)

Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack)

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

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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

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Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video recording mode

Smart Auto / Underwater mode

[579Min]

STBY

Remaining recordable time

Operating status (standby/

recording/pause/photo capturing)

Storage media (memory card)

Battery information (remaining charge level)

My Clip

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video Resolution

White Balance

Smart Filter

Back Light

Face Detection

Anti-Shake (DIS)

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Date/Time

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Digital Zoom bar

Getting started

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 (

•

Photo recording mode

[9999]

/ )] button to set the photo recording mode. ¬page 30

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo recording mode

Smart Auto / Underwater mode

Photo counter

[9999]

(total number of recordable photos)

Operating status (photo capturing)

Storage media (memory card)

Battery information (remaining charge level)

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Digital Zoom bar

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo Resolution

White Balance

Smart Filter

Back Light

Face Detection

Anti-Shake (DIS)

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Date/Time

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 (

Multi View

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

)] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30

1/10

My Clip Play

100-0001

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Capture

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video playback mode

0:00:55

Duration of video

Current video/Number of total

1/10

recorded videos

Battery information (remaining battery level)

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Video playback mode

Video Resolution

WW / XX

Operating status (playback/pause/

0:00:00/0:00:55

100-0001

search/slow motion playback)

Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)

Erase protection

Share mark Battery information

(remaining battery level) My Clip

File name (file number)

Getting started

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Protect

Share mark

My Clip

Scroll bar

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Button guide

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

- Previous skip/Rewind ( / )

- Forward skip/Fast Forward / )

(

- Volume up/down (

- Playback/Pause ( X /

Reverse/forward slow motion

playback (

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Recorded date/time

Button guide

/ )

)

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Getting to know the product

Multi View

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only.

•

Press the [Playback (

Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

Play Mode

Photo playback mode: Single view

Multi View

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

)] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30

1/10

100-0001

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Photo playback mode

Current photo/Number of total

1/10

recorded photos

Battery information (remaining battery level)

Indicator Meaning

Photo playback mode

Photo Resolution

Slide show

Current photo/Number of total

1/10

recorded photos

Erase protection

Battery information (remaining battery level)

100-0001

File name (file number)

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Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Protect

Scroll bar

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Button guide

Centre of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

- Previous/Next photo ( / )

- Playback zoom (

Bottom of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning

Button guide

01/JAN/2012 00:00

Recorded date/time

)

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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.

•

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

Slide 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.

Connect 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.

Getting started

When the charging is completed, detach the USB plug from the

PC, and then push in the built-in USB plug.

Slide 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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CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

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

(Orange)

(Orange Blink)

(Green)

Charging

Error

Fully charged

Battery level display

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

Battery level

indicator

Exhausted (flickers): The product will be

forced to turn off after 3 minutes. Charge

the battery as soon as possible.

- After 3 seconds, the product turns off.

The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

State Message

Fully charged -

25~50% used -

50~75% used -

75~95% used -

95~98% used -

[579Min]

STBY

Low Battery

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Getting ready to start recording

Available running time for the battery

Charging time

Mode

Resolution

1080/25p

720/25p

Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a

• completely exhausted battery.

•

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

•

Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions.

The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your

• product in low temperatures. The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in

• the battery. Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can be

• prolonged.

Continuous recording

Approx. 120 min. Approx. 180 min.

Approx. 130 min. Approx. 200 min.

Approx. 270min.

(Use the built-in USB plug)

time

Playback time

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 may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you use the recording start/stop, zoom, and playback functions.

About the battery

Battery properties

•

A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function.

Be careful not to completely discharge the battery.

•

- When fully discharged, a battery damages its internal cells. The battery may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.

- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then, using your product, drain the charge completely once every 3 months to keep the battery functioning properly.

- A battery which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging. This is deliberate and is designed to protect the battery. If you start charging and the charge indicator does not light within 5 minutes, contact your local Samsung dealer.

•

The battery lifetime is limited.

- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one. Contact your local Samsung dealer.

- Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating, and environmental conditions.

The rechargeable battery is built in the product and the battery must be replaced with Samsung Service Centre.

Unauthorised battery replacement and use may cause the

• product to wet, overheat, fire, or explode. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any damage caused by the use

• of an unauthorised battery.

Getting started

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Getting ready to start recording

INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

To insert a memory card

Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the

[Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure above.

Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.

•

Make sure that the terminals portion of the card is facing left and the product is placed as shown in the figure.

Close the cover, and then slide the [Open/Close] lever in the

direction of the arrow as show in the figure.

To avoid the data loss, turn off the product by pressing the [Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.

• If you eject the memory card from the product while it is on, the product turns off.

• Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.

•

Your product supports only micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC cards. Card compatibility with the product may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card.

Getting started

To eject a memory card

Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the

[Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure above.

Gently push the memory card to eject it.

Close the cover, and then slide the [Open/Close] lever in the

direction of the arrow as show in the figure.

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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

Compatible memory cards

You can use micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC cards with this

• product. We recommend you use a micro SDHC card. This product supports micro SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with micro SD cards bigger than 2GB.

•

MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.

•

Compatible memory cards and capacities:

- micro SD card: 1GB ~ 2GB

- micro SDHC card: 4GB ~ 32GB

- micro SDXC card: ~ up to 64GB

•

When you use unauthorised memory cards, the product cannot record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.

•

The memory cards released after this product was released may not be compatible with the product.

•

To ensure stable recording and playback, use 4MB/s (Class 4) or higher memory cards.

•

Micro SDHC and micro SDXC cards are a higher version of micro SD memory cards and support higher capacity than micro SD memory cards.

•

Use micro SD cards only with micro SD enabled host devices.

Usable memory card

Micro SD

(1GB~2GB)

Terminals

Micro SDHC (4GB~32GB)

Terminals

Micro SDXC

Terminals

(~64GB)

Handling a memory card

Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-

• up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC.

Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such

• as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss.

If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your

• PC, your product may not recognise the modified file.

The micro memory card does not support any data recovery mode.

• Therefore, care should be taken to prevent the memory card from being damaged while recording.

We recommend that you power off the product before inserting or removing

• the memory card to avoid data loss.

Make sure to format the memory card in this product. If the memory card

• has been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this product without reformatting may cause recording and/or playback failure. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by incompatible formatting.

You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with

• data that your product cannot recognise, or cards with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card. Erased data cannot be recovered.

A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you

• have to purchase a new memory card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.

•

Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals. Use a soft

• dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.

Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the

• label pasting area of the card.

Do not use a damaged memory card.

•

Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might

• swallow it.

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This product supports micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!

The data storage speed may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system.

SLC (Single Level Cell) system: faster write speed enabled.

•

MLC (Multi Level Cell) system: only lower write speed is

• supported.

For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed.

Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when the card is storing. You may even lose your video data during the recording.

In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the product forcibly stores the video on the low speed memory card and displays a warning:

Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.

If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value.

page 53

The higher the resolution and quality, the more memory the product uses.

Getting started

Using the memory card adaptor

This product uses micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC memory cards. To use a memory card directly with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor.

Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including

• loss caused by any PC virus.

We recommend storing memory cards in memory card cases to

• avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.

After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal

• and is not a malfunction.

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RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY

Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos.

Recording time available for video in minutes

Resolution

1080/25p

720/25p

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

17 33 66 134 269 540 1,073

Recordable number of photos

Resolution

2720 x 2040

2048 x 1536

1920 x 1080

640 x 480

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

690 1,350 2,710 5,450 9,999 9,999 9,999

1,000 1,950 3,930 7,900 9,999 9,999 9,999

1,340 2,630 5,270 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

3,700 7,240 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

Storage media capacity

17 34 69 139 279 555

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

Storage media capacity

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.

Your recordable time and capacity and recordable number of photos

• may differ from the figures in the tables depending on your subject and actual recording conditions.

The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.

•

Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality

• may suffer.

The bit rate automatically adjusts to the image you are recording.

• Accordingly, the recording time may vary.

Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.

•

The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The

• maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.

The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999

• respectively.

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Basic operation of the product

TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF

You can turn the power on or off by pressing the [Power ( )] button.

RESET button

The product operates the self-diagnosis function when powered

• on. ¬pages 87~89 Press the [RESET] button with any sharp object if the product

• does not turn on.

When using this product for the first time

When you use your product for the first time or after you reset it, the date/time set screen appears at start-up. Set the date and time.

Power ( ) button

SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME

Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the product for the first time.

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

•

When you turn on your product for the first time, the Date/ Time Set screen appears.

Date/Time Set

Day Month Year Hr Min

JAN0100 002012

Move OK

Set each date or time value by pressing the [Zoom (T/W)]

buttons.

•

To move left or right, press the [Display ( )] or [Underwater (

After setting minute, press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The product exits the date/time screen.

The year can be set up to 2037.

• Set Date/Time Display to On. ¬page 70

• User settings may be reset to the default if the internal battery has

• been discharged completely. After using the product, recharge it before storing. If the internal battery has been discharged completely, the Date/Time

• setting resets to 01/JAN/2012 00:00.

)] button.

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Basic operation of the product

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the [Mode ( Photo recording mode.

•

Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator appears.

•

Pressing the [Playback ( switches to the playback mode.

Mode

Video recording mode

Photo recording mode

Playback mode

/ )] button: Video recording mode 

)] button in the recording mode

Mode

indicator

Functions

To record videos.

To record photos.

To play back videos or photos.

USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY ( )/ UNDERWATER ( )/ OK ( REC) BU TTON

The functions of the [Zoom (T / W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )/ OK (REC)] buttons vary according to the operation mode you

are using. The following tables list the buttons and functions they perform in each mode.

Menu screen

Button Menu screen

Moves the cursor up

Moves the cursor down

Moves to the previous menu

Moves to the next menu

OK (REC)

Confirms selection

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Basic operation of the product

Recording mode

Button Video recording mode Photo recording mode

OK (REC)

Digital zoom (telephoto)

page 41

Digital zoom (wide-angle)

page 41

Display ¬page 32 Display ¬page 32

Underwater mode ¬page 40

Video recording start/stop

page 35

Digital zoom (telephoto)

page 41

Digital zoom (wide-angle)

page 41

Underwater mode

page 40

Photo capturing ¬page 39

Playback mode

Button

lncreases the volume ¬page 44 -

Decreases the volume ¬page 44 -

- Search playback RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 J x4 J x8 J x16 ¬page 44

- Previous skip playback

page 44

- Reverse slow motion playback

page 44

- Search playback FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 J x4 J x8 J x16 ¬page 44

- Next skip playback ¬page 44

- Forward slow motion playback

page 44

OK (REC)

Playback/Pause ¬page 44 Playback zoom ¬page 49

Video playback mode

(Single view)

Photo playback mode

(Single view)

Previous image ¬page 48

Next image ¬page 48

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Basic operation of the product

SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE

You can display or hide on-screen information.

Press the [Display ( )] button in the standby mode.

The full and minimum display modes alternate.

•

[579Min]

STBY

Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions. ¬pages 87~89

STBY

Getting started

USING THE FLOATING BUMPER (HMX-W350 ONLY)

When you put the product into the included floating bumper, the product - with the floating bumper - will float on water. You can record confidently knowing that the product will not sink, even if you accidently drop or release it while recording under water. In addition, the product with the floating bumper can withstand strong shocks.

USING THE WEARABLE BAND (CHEST BAND, ARM BAND) (HMX-W350 ONLY)

When you enjoy outdoor sports activities such as skiing or skydiving, the included wearable arm band or chest band lets you bring the product with you. To use, insert the product with the floating bumper into the product holder, attach the chest band or arm band to the holder, and then strap the arm band or chest band around your arm or chest respectively. ¬pages 98~99 Be careful when using the chest band. Because the chest band holds the product against your chest, if you fall forward while recording, you can suffer a chest injury.

Product

holder

Do not expose the floating bumper to temperatures over 50˚C (122˚F).

• If not, it may cause deformation. Do not place the bumper in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for a long

• time in summer. Do not put the bumper into hot water over 50˚C (122˚F). After using the bumper, store it in a cool place (under 20˚C (68˚F)) away

• from direct sunlight.

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Basic operation of the product

USING THE STRAP

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the product from being dropped.

SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE

You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. The product retains the language setting even when you turn it off.

Press the [MENU] button.

•

The menu screen appears.

Press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select

Settings.

•

The settings menu appears.

Settings

Storage Info File No Date/Time Set

Exit

Press the [Zoom (T/W)] button to select Language, and then

press the [OK (REC)] button.

Settings

English

Format

⦽ǎᨕ

Default Set

Français

Language

Deutsch

Exit

Press the [Zoom (T/W)] button to select the desired OSD

language, and then press the [OK (REC)] button.

To exit, press the [MENU] button.

•

The product displays the menus and messages in the language you selected.

Language options may be changed without prior notice.

•

The date and time format may change depending on the selected

• language.

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Basic recording/playback

Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and how to play back them.

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

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Basic recording

RECORDING VIDEOS

Set the resolution you want before recording. ¬page 53

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

• Press the [Mode (

• mode. ¬page 30

Select a subject to record.

•

Use the [

Zoom (T/W)

page 41

•

This product automatically detects the scene when you align the subject. ¬page 40

Press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The recording (

[579Min]

0:00:00

Pause Capture

/ )] button to set the video recording

] button to adjust the size of the subject.

) indicator appears, and recording starts.

Basic recording/playback

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

Recording Pause/Resume

The product allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. Press the [Share ( to resume.

[579Min]

Resume Stop

)] button to pause while recording. Press it again

0:01:35

Resume

If pausing during video recording lasts for 5 minutes, the product will be turned off automatically. (if you have set Auto Power Off: 5 Min).

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[579Min]

0:00:00

Pause Capture

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Basic recording

If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the

• video may not be recorded. Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of

• normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.

• Do not turn off the product or remove the memory card while

• accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.

Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format.

• For the on-screen information display, see page 18.

• For approximate recording times, see page 28.

• Sound is recorded through the internal stereo microphone located

• on the front of the product. Make sure that the microphone is not blocked. Before recording an important video, test the recording function to

• see if there any problems with the audio or video recording. For various functions available during recording, see pages 53~58.

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu

• options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. ¬page 70 When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is

• automatically adjusted. In very dark places, the ISO adjustment can cause interference effects on images and prevent you from recording these images correctly. We recommend you use a professional, infrared product when recording in dark places or at night. If you mount the product on a tripod, and you turn on the Anti-Shake

• function, images you capture will look shaky or fuzzy. Release the Anti-Shake function when you mount the product on a tripod.

Basic recording/playback

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Basic recording

CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING

Your product can capture photos without interrupting video recording.

•

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

•

Press the [Mode ( mode. ¬page 30

Press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The recording (

[579Min]

0:00:00

Pause Capture

/ )] button to set the video recording

) indicator appears, and recording starts.

While recording the video, frame the scene you want to

photograph, and then press the [Playback (

•

This product records the photo image without a shutter sound.

•

You can capture up to 5 photos during video recording.

•

Video keeps recording, even while you take photos.

[579Min]

Pause Capture

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

Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.

• When you set the smart filter function, the product cannot capture a

• photo during the video recording. ¬page 55

)] button.

Basic recording/playback

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Basic recording

TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION)

Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording, and then enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( long video.

) from a

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

Understanding My Clip function

My Clip ( )

My Clip ( ) My Clip ( )

During a video recording

Press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The recording (

Press the [My Clip ( )] button at each great moment while

recording.

•

The product tags the scenes as My Clip (

[579Min]

Pause Capture

) indicator appears, and recording starts.

0:00:07

Basic recording/playback

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip (

The product can tag up to 20 moments as ‘My Clip’ while recording

• a video.

•

When you use the My Clip function, the product tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the [My Clip ( and ends 5 seconds after you pressed the [My Clip (

•

You can also tag any scenes in a video by pressing the [My Clip (

) from a video. ¬page

)] button during a video playback. ¬page 46

)] b utton.

)] b utton

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Basic recording

RECORDING PHOTOS

Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 53

•

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

•

Press the [Mode ( mode. ¬page 30

Select a subject to record.

•

Use the [Zoom (T/W)] button to adjust the size of the subject.

page 41

•

Your product automatically detects the scene when you align the subject. ¬page 40

/ )] button to set the photo recording

Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the

[OK (REC)] button.

•

The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.

Do not turn off the product or remove the memory card while it is accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.

The recordable number of photos varies depending on the recording

• conditions and the photo resolution. ¬page 28 Audio is not recorded when you take photos.

• For the on-screen display information, see page 19

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu

• options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. ¬page 70 For various functions available during recording, see pages 53~58.

• Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

• standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Basic recording/playback

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Basic recording

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance.

This product automatically detects the recording conditions when you align a subject in the LCD screen and optimises the product settings. A scene icon that matches the conditions appears on the LCD screen.

Scene icons Meaning

Appears when the product fails to recognise the recording situations.

Appears when recording indoors. (Indoor)

Appears when recording at night. (Night)

Appears when recording a very bright scene. (snowy landscape/ski slope)

Appears when recording people. (Portrait)

When you set the Smart Filter function, the product records in the basic

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settings ( The product may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions, such as product shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. The product may not detect the portrait mode depending on the orientation or the brightness of faces. When you set Face Detection to On, the Portrait ( activated in Smart Auto mode. ¬page 57

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USING UNDERWATER MODE

The product provides general water-proof performance which enables the underwater mode to record clear video under water.

Press the [Underwater ( )] button in the standby mode.

The underwater mode alternately turns on and off each time you

• press the [Underwater (

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• off.

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ZOOMING

Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the [Zoom (T/W)] button.

T : Record an enlarged image

(telephoto)

W : Record a wide area

(wide-angle)

To zoom in ( T )

Press the [ Zoom (T) ] button. (telephoto)

The distant subject is gradually magnified.

• The product provides the following zoom magnification:

•

- Digital zoom: x3

To zoom out

Press the [ Zoom (W) ] button. (wide-angle)

The subject appears smaller and further away.

• The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-

• out.

( W )

T : Telephoto

W : Wide-angle

Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital

• zoom. The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

• The minimum focal length between the product and the subject is

• about 20 cm. The product can record the sound of the zoom mechanism.

• When using the zoom function and holding the product with your

• hand, use Anti-shake (DIS) for stable recording. ¬page 58

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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE

Understanding how to change the operation modes

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

• When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted.

• The product selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time.

• You can display video or photo thumbnails using the

•

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You can switch the playback mode to the video or photo recording mode by pressing the [Mode ( / )] button or [Playback ( )] b utton.

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PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

You can preview the recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a video directly.

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

• Press the [Playback (

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Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button

to select the desired video, and then press the [OK (REC)] button.

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The product plays back the video you selected and the onscreen indicators appear briefly. They reappear when you press the [OK (REC)] button.

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If you play back a video tagged as My Clip, the My Clip ( icon on the LCD screen appears. The colour of the My Clip icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My Clip (for 8 seconds).

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When you select a video file, the play back time appears on the screen.

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The thumbnail highlight appears on the latest created or played file.

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Multi View

To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the

[Share (

Do not power off or eject the memory card during video playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.

It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and

• quality of the selected video. The product may not play back the following video files:

•

- The video was recorded on another device.

- The video has a file format that is not supported by the product.

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You can use various playback options during video playback.

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You can play back the recorded videos on a TV or PC.

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Various playback operations

Playback/Pause

Playback and pause alternate when you press the [OK (REC)]

button during playback. Press the [Share ( )] button to return to the thumbnail index

view.

Search playback

During playback, press and hold the [Display (

)] button for reverse search/forward search.

( Pressing the [Display (

increases the search speed in each direction.

•

RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 J x4 J x8 J x16

•

FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 J x4 J x8 J x16

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To resume normal playback, press the [OK (REC)] button.

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Skip playback

During playback, press the [Underwater ( )] button to locate

• the starting point of the next file. Pressing the [Underwater ( button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction. During playback, press the [Display (

• starting point of the current file. Pressing the [Display ( button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction. Press the [Display (

• point of the current file to skip back to the previous file.

) button within 3 seconds of the starting

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Slow motion playback

During pause, press the [Display (

)/Underwater (

to make the video go reverse/forward slowly.

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To resume normal playback, press the [OK (REC)] button.

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Adjusting the volume

Press the [ Zoom (T/W) ] button to increase or decrease the volume.

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You can hear the recorded sound from the internal speaker.

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You can set the volume level anywhere between 0 and 10.

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You can hear the recorded sound only when playback is at normal

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speed. The product switches to the thumbnail index view after the last file

• plays back if playback does not stop. When you play back the My Clip scenes, the search playback and

• slow motion playback functions do not operate.

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PLAYING BACK MY CLIP

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video.

•

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

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Press the [Playback (

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Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display (

to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol ( then press the [My Clip (

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The product plays back the tagged scenes sequentially.

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Multi View

To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the

[Share (

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)/Underwater (

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), and

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TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING PLAYBACK

You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as My Clip (

•

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

•

Press the [Playback (

Set Play Mode to Video. ¬page 59

Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display (

to select the desired video, and then press the [OK (REC)] button.

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)] button to set the playback mode.

)/Underwater (

)] b utton

Press the [My Clip ( )] button at each great moment during

playback.

•

The product tags the scene as My Clip (

To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the

[Share (

)] button.

When you use the My Clip function, the product tags the scene so

• that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the [My Clip ( and ends five seconds after you pressed the [My Clip ( The product can tag up to 20 moments as ‘My Clip’ during a video

• playback.

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)] b utton.

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CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO

You can capture photos from a video during video playback.

•

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

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Press the [Playback (

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Set Play Mode to Video. ¬page 59

Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display (

to select the video you want, and then press the [OK (REC)] button.

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The selected video is played back.

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Press the [Playback ( )] button when the video scene you

want to capture as a photo appears.

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The captured photo is recorded in JPEG format.

To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the

[Share (

)] button.

Photos are captured in the resolution of the video recording.

• You cannot capture photos from a video when the product is playing

• back only scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’.

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VIEWING PHOTOS

You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a photo directly.

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

• Press the [Playback (

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The thumbnail highlight appears on the latest created or played file.

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Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display (

)/Underwater (

to select the desired photo, and then press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The product displays the photo you selected in full screen view and the on-screen indicators appear briefly. They reappear when you press the [OK (REC)] button.

•

To view the previous/next file, press the [Display ( Underwater (

Multi View

To return to the thumbnail index view, use the [Share ( )]

)] button.

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Do not power off the product or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.

Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the

• selected photo. Your product may not playback the following photo files normally:

•

- Photos that were recorded on another device.

- Photos recorded in a file format not supported by this product.

(One that does not conform to DCF standards.)

This product supports the JPEG file format. (However, note that all

• JPEG files are not always played back.)

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ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK

You can magnify a playback image using the [OK (REC)] button on the product.

Insert a memory card. ¬page 25

• Press the [Playback (

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)] button to set the playback mode.

Adjust the magnification with the [OK (REC)] button.

•

The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the centre of the image.

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You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0.

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Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display (

to view the area you want on the magnified photo.

To cancel, use the [Share ( )] button.

Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot

• be magnified. While you are using the playback zoom, you cannot select other

• images.

)/Underwater (

)] button

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Advanced recording/playback

Learn how to record and play back videos/photos with various functions.