Samsung NV100HD User Manual

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

Microsoft Windows and the

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Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and the

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term "High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

QuickTime and QuickTime logo

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are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.

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Provided manuals

Quick Start Manual

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

User Manual (CD-ROM)

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

Indication information

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

Contents

Please follow these procedures before using the camera.

1. Unpack ………………………6

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

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

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

Camera layout ……………… 10 Icons ………………………… 12 Use the touch screen ……… 13

Take a photo ………………… 14 Record a video ……………… 15 Transfer ﬁles to a PC

(for Windows) ………………… 16

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

Get answers to common questions

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

The subject's eyes appear red.

Photos have dust spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred when shooting at night.

Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.

This is caused by a reﬂection from the camera ﬂash.

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Set the ﬂash option to If the photo has already been taken, select Red Eye Fix in the edit menu.

• (See the user manual p.57)

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

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

• Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p.35)

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This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. Set the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) option or press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (See the user manual p.26)

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

Turn the ﬂash on. (See the user manual p.33)

• Select the 6 mode. (See the user manual p.20)

• Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p.35)

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

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When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

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Avoid shooting in front of the sun.

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Select Set the ﬂash option to Fill in. (See the user manual p.33)

• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (See the user manual p.41)

• Adjust the exposure. (See the user manual p.40)

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

• (See the user manual p.42)

BACKLIGHT in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p.20)

Red Eye or Red Eye Fix. (See the user manual p.33)

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Health and Safety Information

p.1 ‘Health and Safety Information’

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

Warnings

Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

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

Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or ﬂammable chemicals. Do not store or carry ﬂammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

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Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight

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

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.

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

Never dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. Follow all local

• regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating

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

Cautions

Situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly

Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can

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

Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,

• humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.

Protect your camera from impact, rough handling,

• and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or

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

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage

Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very

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

Prevent batteries from making contact with metal

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

Prevent memory cards from making in contact with

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

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

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

Protect your camera’s lens

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

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1. Unpack 2. Insert the battery and memory card

Optional accessories

Remove the battery and memory card

Camera AC adapter (SAC-47)/

USB cable (SUC-C4)

Sold as a set

Memory cardsCamera case

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

Memory card

p.74 ‘About memory cards’ p.75 ‘About the battery’

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

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Rechargeable

battery

Quick Start Manual Software CD-ROM

Strap A / V cable

(User manual included)

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Cradle (for charging the battery and connecting

your camera to an

HDTV or PC)

Remote controlHDMI cradle manual

HDMI cable

(for viewing high-

resolution images or

playing videos)

Insert batteries with the Samsung logo facing down.

Battery

lock

Battery

Note

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

Push the lock up to release the battery.

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3. Charge the battery and turn on your camera

p.75 ‘About the battery’

4. Select a language and set the date and time

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Charge the battery Turn on your camera

Press [POWER]

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

Language

ENGLISH

Date & Time

2008/01/01

Press [Playback] to view stored ﬁles.

Indicator light

Red: Charging

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Green: Fully charged

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Press and hold [Playback] to mute camera sounds.

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Select a language Set the date and time

Language

Date & Time

ENGLISH

2008/01/01

Language

Date & Time

ENGLISH

2008/01/01

Language

Date & Time

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

Language

Date & Time

2008/01/01

yyyy/mm/dd

mm/dd/yyyy

dd/mm/yyyy

Off

World Time

Date & Time

08 01 01 12 00

Touch to change



Language

Date & Time

London

the number



Touch to select a city from the world map

Touch



2008/01/01

yyyy/mm/dd

mm/dd/yyyy

dd/mm/yyyy

Off

Select a date format

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Select a ﬁeld



Touch to switch to Shooting mode

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Camera layout

POWER button

Shutter button

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Flash unit

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Speaker

Mode dial

See below

Remote control sensor

Lens

Icon Mode Description

1

8 7

AUTO

PROGRAM

MANUAL

DUAL IS

Take a photo conveniently with minimal settings

Take a photo by setting options (except for shutter speed and aperture value)

Take a photo by setting options manually

Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake

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Microphone

When the ﬂash is needed, the ﬂash unit opens automatically if you press [Shutter] (Press down gently to close).

Caution

While not in use, keep the ﬂash unit closed to

• prevent damage.

Forcing open the ﬂash unit may cause damage to

• your camera.

Icon Mode Description

NIGHT

BEAUTY SHOT

SCENE

MOVIE

Take a photo with options for shooting at night

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

Take a photo with options for a preset scene

Record a video

Touch screen

MENU button

Access the camera settings menu

Playback button

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Status lamp

Blinking: When saving a photo or video,

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Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus

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recording a voice memo, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus

Zoom T/Expand button Zoom W/Thumbnail button

Tripod mount

USB and A / V port

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Icons Use the touch screen

The icons displayed will change according to the selected mode or options you set. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your ﬁnger.

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A. Main display

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

: Fully charged

: Charging needed Internal memory Memory card inserted Available number of photos Available recording time Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Current date and time Zoom ratio Voice memo Auto focus frame Camera shake Option set 1 (of 3)

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: Partially charged

B. Touch icons

Icon Description

Selected photo style

Select a white balance

Adjust the exposure with ACB

Select a display type

Return to the previous screen

Select a scene

Select an ISO speed

Adjust the brightness of the face

Adjust the exposure manually

Adjust the shutter speed

Adjust imperfections of the face

Select an aperture value

Select an auto focus option

Select a ﬂash option

Select a video resolution

Icon Description

Select a photo resolution

Select a frame rate

Select a face detection option

Select a focus area option

Select a burst type

Select a metering option

Select photo quality

Select a timer option

Add a voice memo to a photo or record a voice memo

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option

Apply a color effect

Adjust sharpness

Adjust contrast

Adjust saturation

Display another row of options

Caution

Do not use any sharp objects to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen.

Dragging Touching

Drag your ﬁnger left or right to scroll horizontally.

Touch an icon to open a menu or set an option.

Volume

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Start Sound

AF Sound

Medium

Sound 1

Off

Drag your ﬁnger up or down to scroll vertically.

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Take a photo Record a video

Select 2.

Viewing photos Playing a video

Select 3.

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Align your subject in the frame.

Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus automatically.

Green: In focus

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Red: Out of focus

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Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the photo.

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Press [Playback].

If the camera is off, it will turn on.

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Drag your ﬁnger left or right to

scroll through photos.

Touch to view the previous photo

Touch to delete the photo

Touch to view the next photo

Align your subject in the frame.

Press [Shutter].

Stop: Shutter

Touch to pause

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Touch again to resume

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Press [Shutter] again to stop the recording.

Note

You can record videos of up to 20 minutes in length.

Press [Playback].

Touch .

Use the following icons to control playback.

Icon Description

Skip backward Pause or resume playback Stop playback Skip forward

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Transfer ﬁles to a PC (for Windows)

Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive and

follow the on-screen instructions.

p.61 ‘Tansferring ﬁles to your Computer’

Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

Touch Computer.

Computer

USB

Printer

Select the ﬁles you want and drag or save them

to the PC.

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Note

Click User Manual to read the user manual.

The CD contains the following programs

Samsung Master

QuickTime Player 7.4

Adobe Reader

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Edit photos and videos

View videos

View the user manual

Caution

You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (▲) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your ﬁles. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Turn on the camera.

On your PC, select My Computer >

Removable Disk > DCIM > 100SSCAM.

To disconnect safely (for Windows XP)

The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar.

Click

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