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User Manual

Memory Camcorder

key features of your memory camcorder

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High-resolution colour widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)

Samsung memory camcorder utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen
LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD
Enhancer adjusts colour and brightness to the screen lighting conditions
for better monitoring under strong sunlight.

H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding

Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to sharply increase
the recordable time with the same size storage.

Simple & easy user interface

Designed to provide optimised and easy use with an ergonomic design.
An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as
well as an easy operation. Left-side touch buttons provide a new and
interactive way to access basic functions.

Animated thumbnail view

The camcorder displays an animated preview in the video thumbnail
mode. When you highlight a thumbnail, the selected thumbnail will show the video playback.
This animated thumbnail feature simplifies the way you search for a video clip.

Automatic scene detection

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions
automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.

Twice the memory options (Built-in memory(8GB(SMX-F43 only),16GB(SMX-F44 only)))

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts high capacity
SDHC cards. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the
memory type of your choice.
In addition to this slot, the memory camcorder has built-in memory.

High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe

The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR (3-dimensional noise
reduction), high-sensitivity colour expression (intelligent colour expression), High performance
Anti-Shake (HDIS: Hyper DIS) and automatic face detection features.

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Capture visions further than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli­Zoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom

Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world
closer without losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with less
distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Time lapse recording catches the moment

You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including
the passage of clouds, blooming fl owers etc. Use this function to make UCC (User Created
Contents) videos, educational programmes or for other purposes.

Direct upload of your videos to the web!

The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly
from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient
connection with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows
direct uploading of your contents to websites such as
YouTube, Flickr and Facebook. Sharing the contents with
your friends is simpler than ever before.

Make a digest of your video with Storyboard Printing!

This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video
and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of
your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.

Make all your recordings with a simple iVIEW button!

This function provides the preview of storyboard print images to be captured, which gives you
digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it.

Various methods for playback with the Multi View Option!

Multi View Option enables you to sort thumbnails of
recorded videos and photos by different display options
(recording, recorded date). This function is useful when
playing back recorded fi les in your preferred order.

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This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video

and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of

your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

PRECHECK!

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

Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

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

To prevent potential malfunction to the camcorder or to maintain the
current setting.

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the
camcorder.

Settings required before using a function.

PRECAUTIONS

• This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or similar.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains

socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily accessable.

Warning!

Caution

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder is designed exclusively
for use with the high-capacity built­in memory (8GB(SMX-F43 only),
16GB(SMX-F44 only)) and an external
memory card.

• This camcorder records video in H.264/
AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video
Coding) format compliant with the
Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

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

•

Before recording important video, make
a trial recording.

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

•

The recorded contents cannot be

compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any

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

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Recorded contents may be lost due to a

mistake when handling this camcorder
or memory card, etc. Samsung shall
not be responsible for compensation for
damages due to the loss of recorded
contents.

•

Make a backup of important recorded data.

Protect your important recorded data
by copying the files to a PC. We also
recommend you to copy it from your PC
to other recording media for storage.

Refer to the software installation and USB
connection guide.

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Copyrights: Please note that this

camcorder is intended for individual use
only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this
camcorder 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, it is strongly recommended that
you obtain permission beforehand.

About this user manual

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

This User Manual covers models SMX-F40,
SMX-F400, SMX-F401, SMX-F43, SMX-F44.

• The SMX-F40, SMX-F400 and SMX-F401
do not have built-in flash memory and uses
memory cards. Although some features
of SMX-F40, SMX-F400, SMX-F401,
SMX-F43, SMX-F44 models are different,
they operate in the same way.

• Illustrations of model SMX-F40 are used in
this user manual.

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before reading this user manual

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

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

•

In this user manual’s function descriptions,

the icon on the on-screen display section
means that it will appear on the screen
when you set the corresponding function.

Ex) TV Super Fine - "Video Resolution"
Submenu item page 47

item contents

"TV Super

(If set, corresponding icon ( ) will appear
on the screen.)

• Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in

The following terms are used in this
manual:

•

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press

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The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used

•

For Open Source licences information, refer

Videos recorded in
720x576(50i) resolution at

Fine"

super-fine image quality.

this user manual apply only to the following
models SMX-F43(8GB), SMX-F44(16GB)

the Record Start/Stop button to start
recording until you press again to pause
the recording.

interchangeably with the same meaning.

to the “Opensource.pdf” in the provided
CD-ROM.

on-screen

display

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.

The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC

•
logo is a trademark.

•

Microsoft

DirectX® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation 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.

• 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.

All the other product names mentioned

•
here in may be the trademark or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.

®

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

®

, Core™, and Pentium® are the

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Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery
return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where
marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury,
cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health
or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from
other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its
electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with
other household waste at the end of their working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.

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safety information

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

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

CAUTION

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

WARNING

Prohibited action.WARNING

product.

Unplug from the power
supply.

Do not touch the product.

This precaution must be kept.Do not disassemble the

Do not overload outlets or
extension cords as this may result

in abnormal heat or re.

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

Using the camcorder at
temperatures over 140℉(60

may result in re. Keeping the

℃

battery at a high temperature
may cause an explosion.

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

Do not allow water or metal and

)

inammable matter to enter the

camcorder or AC power adaptor.

Doing so may pose a re hazard.

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

Do not bend the power-cord or
damage the AC power adaptor by
pressing on it with a heavy object.

There may be a risk of re or

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electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor
by pulling on its power-cord, as
this could damage the power­cord.

Do not use the AC adaptor if it
has damaged, split or broken
cords or wires. Doing so may

cause re or electric shock.

Do not connect the AC adaptor

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unless the plug can be fully inserted
with no part of the blades exposed.

Do not dispose of battery pack in

a re as it may explode.

Never use cleaning uid or similar

chemicals. Do not spray cleaners
directly on the camcorder.

Keep the camcorder away from

water when used near the beach
or pool or when it rains. There is
a risk of malfunction or electric
shock.

Keep the used lithium battery or

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

Do not plug or unplug the power
cord with wet hands. There is a
risk of electric shock.

If the camcorder makes an abnormal
sound, or smell or smokes, unplug

Keep the power-cord unplugged

when not in use or during
lightning storms. There is a risk of

re.

When cleaning the AC adaptor,
unplug the power-cord. There is
a risk of malfunction or electric
shock.

the power-cord immediately and
request service from a Samsung

service centre. There is a risk of re

or personal injury.

If the camcorder malfunctions,
immediately detach the AC
adaptor or battery from the
camcorder.

There is a risk of re or injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble,
repair, or reform the camcorder
or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk

of re or electric shock.

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CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

EDICITCESNI

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

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

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

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

safety information

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Do not place the camcorder with
the open LCD screen down.

Do not wipe the camcorder

body with benzene or thinner.

The exterior coating could peel
off or the case surface could
deteriorate.

Do not leave the LCD screen
open when not using the

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camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the
LCD monitor when lifting it. The
LCD screen could detach and the
camcorder may fall.

Use Samsung-approved
accessories only. Using products
from other manufacturers may

cause overheating, re, explosion,

electric shock or personal injuries
caused by abnormal operation.

Use the mains plug where it can
be readily operable. If any problem
occurs with the product, the mains
plug must be removed to disconnect
power completely. Turning off the
power button on the product does
not completely disconnect the power.

Do not use the camcorder near
TV or radio: This could cause
noise on the TV screen or to radio
broadcasts.

Place the camcorder on a stable
surface and a place with ventilation
openings.

Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this
camcorder is responsible for their own products. Use the optional
accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung shall not

be responsible for any malfunction and risk of re, electric shock and
damages occurred by using unauthorized accessories.

Do not use the camcorder near
strong radio waves or magnetism
such as speakers and a large motor.
Noise could enter video or audio that
are being recorded.

Keep important data separately.

Samsung is not responsible for
data loss.

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qUICK START GUIDE

05

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER

09

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

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PREPARATION

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BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER

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ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

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BASIC RECORDING

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BASIC PLAYBACK

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05 You can record videos in H.264 format!

09 What's included with your camcorder

10 Location of controls

CD screen indicators

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17 Attaching the grip belt

17 Adjusting the LCD screen
18 Connecting a power source
20 Checking the battery state

23 Turning your camcorder on/off
23 Switching to the power saving mode
24 Setting the operation modes

sing the display( ) touch button

24 U
25 Using the back light touch button
25 Using the LCD enhancer function

hortcut menu (OK guide)

26 S
27 Shortcut function using the control jotsticks
28 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time
29 Selecting the languages

30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F43/F44 only)
31 Inserting and removing a memory card

(not supplied)

32 Selecting a suitable memory card
35 Recording videos

36 Taking photos
37 Quick view function in the record mode
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Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode)

39 Zooming
40 Changing the playback mode

41 Playing back videos
43 Viewing photos

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RECORDING OPTIONS

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PLAYBACK OPTIONS

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SYSTEM SETTING

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44 Changing the menu settings
45 Menu items
46 iSCENE

ideo Resolution

47 V

hoto Resolution

48 P

6:9 Wide

49 1

hite Balance

50 W

perture

52 A

hutter Speed

53 S
55 EV (Exposure Value)

.Nite

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ocus

57 F

nti-Shake(HDIS)

59 A

igital Effect

60 D

ader

61 F

ind Cut

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63 Zoom Type

ime Lapse REC

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uideline

66 G

67 Menu items

ulti View Option

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lay Option

69 P

elete

70 D

rotect

71 P

tory-Board Print

72 S

sing VIEW

73 U
74 C

opy (SMX-F43/F44 only)

dit (Divide)

75 E

dit (Combine)

76 E

lide Show

77 S

lide Show Option

78 S

ile Info

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79 M

enu items ( )

80 S

torage Type (SMX-F43/F44 only)
torage Info

80 S

ormat

81 F

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82 F

ime Zone

82 T

ate/Time Set

84 D

ate Type

84 D

ime Type

85 T

ate/Time Display

85 D

CD Brightness

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CONNECTING TO A TV

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DUBBING VIDEOS

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USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

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TROUBLESHOOTING

86 LCD Colour

uto LCD Off

87 A

enu Design

87 M

ransparency

88 T

eep Sound

88 B

hutter Sound

89 S

uto Power Off

89 A

C Software

90 P

V Display

90 T

efault Set

91 D

ersion

91 V

anguage

91 L

emo

92 D

93 Connecting to a normal (standard definition)

TV (16:9/4:3)

95 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

96 Checking your computer type

97 What you can do with a Windows computer
98 Using the intelli-studio programme
102 Using as a removable storage device

104 Troubleshooting

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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114 Maintenance
115 Additional information
116 Using your camcorder abroad

quick start guide

You can record videos in H.264 format!

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

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

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1. Insert a memory card. page 31

• You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD
memory cards with this camcorder.

• Set the appropriate storage media.

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page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only)

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

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STEP1: Get ready

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Your camcorder uses advanced H.264
compression technology to realize the clearest
video quality.  page 47

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power
(

) button to turn on the camcorder.

• Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open (

).

2.

Press the Recording start/stop button.

• To stop recording, press the Recording

start/stop button.

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power
(

) button to turn on the camcorder.

• Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open (

).

2. Press the PHOTO button fully when you are
ready.

Recording videos with
H.264 format

Taking photos

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format, which achieves effi cient
coding of high quality video with less capacity.

• You can record videos in SD (standard defi nition). The default setting is “TV Fine
(720x576(50i)).”  page 47

• You can not take photos while you are recording videos.

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LCD screen

Power ( ) button

Recording start/
stop button

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stop button

Zoom lever

MODE indicator

MODE button

PHOTO button

STEP3: Play back videos or photos

1. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.

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

2. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view
screen.

• You can simply switch between video and photo

thumbnail view using the zoom lever.

3. Use the Control (///) joystick to select a
desired video or photo, and then press the Control
button (OK).

Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder

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

Viewing on a TV

• You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected
TV.  pages 93~94

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

Using the Intelli-studio programme built in your camcorder, you can
import video/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/
photos with your friends. For details, see pages 98~101.

STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

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Viewing the videos/photos from your PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the
USB cable.

• A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.

Click “Yes,” the uploading procedure will start.

2.

The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the

Intelli-studio program.

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

Contents Manager

Saved files

Folders directory on you PC

3. You can double-click on the file you would like to start playback.

Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/Facebook

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web
site with a single click.
Click on the “Share”  “Upload” tab on the browser. page 101

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer
(when you specify “PC Software: On”).  page 90

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or
photos data that have been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can
record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

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Control joystick (////OK) to select "Delete." page 70

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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

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

Checking your accessories

Model name Colour

SMX-F40BP

/F400BP/F401BP

SMX-F40SP

/F400SP/F401SP

SMX-F40RP

/F400RP/F401RP

SMX-F40LP

/F400LP/F401LP

SMX-F43BP Black
SMX-F43SP Silver
SMX-F43RP Red
SMX-F43LP Blue
SMX-F44BP Black
SMX-F44SP Silver
SMX-F44RP Red
SMX-F44LP Blue

• The shape is the same for all models. Only the colour
is different.

Black

Silver

Red

Blue

built-in

memory

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8GB

16GB

Memory

card slot

1 slot Colour

LCD

screen

Lens

52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

2200x (Digital)

Battery pack

(IA-BP210E)

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

Audio/Video cable USB cable

Optional accessories

User manual CD Quick start guide

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

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not
responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories
such as the AC adaptor or the batteries.

A memory card is not included. See page 32 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

•

• Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (printed).

• Optional accessories: This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

Carrying case

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left View

❶

❷
❸
❹

1 Lens
2 MENU button

Control joystick (////OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick

3
4 Recording start/stop button
5 LCD screen
6 Memory card/Jack cover

USB jack (

ⓐ

Memory card slot

ⓑ

AV jack (AV)

10

ⓒ

CHG (charging) indicator

ⓓ

DC IN jack (DC IN)

ⓔ

❽

9

❿





13

❼

❺

)

❻

ⓑ

ⓑ

ⓐ

Built-in speaker

7
8 Display (
9 LCD Enhancer (
10 Back Light (

SMART AUTO touch button / VIEW touch button

11
12 Power ( ) button
13 MODE button

) touch button

) touch button

) touch button

ⓒ

ⓔ

ⓓ

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Right Top & Bottom View

❶
❷

❻

❺

❽

❸ ❹

1 Zoom lever (W/T)
2 PHOTO button
3 Grip belt
4 Grip belt hook

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

Rear View

1 Mode indicator

: Record mode (Video/Photo)
: Play mode

2 Recording start/stop button
3 Battery pack slot

5 Lens cover open (
6 Internal microphone
7 Battery pack release switch (BATT.)
8 Tripod receptacle

❼

)/close ( ) switch

❶

❷

❸

11

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1 Time Lapse REC *
2 Operating mode (

STBY (Standby) /



(Recording))

3 Time counter

(Video recording time:

remaining recordable time)

4 Photo image counter (Total number of

recordable photos)

5

Storage media (Memory card or built-in
memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level)
7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution
8 Anti-Shake (HDIS)

9 LCD Enhancer *
10 Back Light
11 Wind Cut
12 Fader *
13 Zoom (Optical Zoom / Intelli-Zoom /

Digital Zoom)

14 Date/Time Display
15 Time Zone
16 Digital Effect
17 EV (Exposure Value) *
18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter

Speed */ C.Nite *

19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection *
20 White balance
21

SCENE / SMART AUTO

22 Record mode (

/ )

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear
depending on the setting values.

LCD SCREEN INDICATORS

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Record (

/ ) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Record (

/ ) mode.  page 24

• The above screen is an example for explanation:
It is different from the actual display.

• The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC
memory card capacity.

• Functions marked with * will not be kept when the
camcorder is turned off and on again.

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

• This camcorder provides one combined video and
photo record mode. You can easily record videos or
photos in the same mode without having to change it.

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

• The number of recordable photos on the OSD is a
maximum of 9,999.

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Video and Photo record mode

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Video and Photo record mode :
Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

1 Quick View
2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection /

Manual Focus)

3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return
4 EV (Exposure Value)*

5 iSCENE

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Video and Photo record mode :
Shortcut menu (Manual)

1 Manual Control Bar/ Value
2 Menu name
3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return
4 Value adjust (down)

5 Value adjust (up)

• The illustration above shows the EV (Exposure Value) screen.

• Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder restarts.

• The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the
selected mode. Pressing the OK button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on
the LCD screen.

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Video Play mode : Single View

1 Video Play mode
2 Play Status ( Play () / Pause (

❙ ❙

) /

Search (

/

) / Frame-by-frame

(



/



) / Slow motion (



/



))

3

Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)

4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

5 Battery info (Remaining battery level)
6 Video Resolution

7 Protection
8 LCD Enhancer
9 File Name (File number)
10 Date/Time Display
11 Play Option

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video play (

) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Play (

) mode. page 24

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10

Video Play mode : Thumbnail View

1 Video Play mode
2 Copy Selected

(SMX-F43/F44 only)

3

Storage media (Memory card or built-in
memory (

SMX-F43/F44

only))

4 Battery info (Remaining battery level)
5 Now / Total fi le number
6

Error File

7 Scroll bar
8

Delete Selected

9 Button Guide
10 Edit (Combine)
11 Protection
12 Recorded time

Video Play mode

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Video Play mode : Single (Volume)

1 Volume Bar
2 Date/Time Display

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Multi View

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4

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Video Play mode :
Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

1 Forward playback search



page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/

Frame-by-frame)

2 Volume Down
3 Play () / Pause (

❙ ❙

)

4 Reverse playback search



page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/

Frame-by-frame)

5 Volume Up

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Photo Play mode : Single View

1 Photo Play mode
2 Slide Show
3 Image counter

(Current image / total number of
recorded images)

4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

5 Battery info (Remaining battery level)
6 Photo Resolution
7 Protection
8 LCD Enhancer
9 File Name (File number)
10 OK Guide (Next image)
11 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return
12 OK Guide (Previous image)

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo Play (

) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Play (

) mode. page 24

Photo play mode

Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View

1 Photo Play mode
2 Protection
3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

4 Battery info (Remaining battery level)
5 Now / Total fi le number
6

Error File

7 Scroll bar
8

Delete Selected

9 Button Guide
10 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only)
11 File name (File number)

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Move Full ViewVideo

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This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder: such
as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the
operation mode and initialise setup.

ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT

Adjust the length of grip belt so that the
camcorder is stable when you press the
Recording start/stop button with your thumb.

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ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.

1. Open the LCD screen with your fi nger.

• The screen opens up to 90°.

2. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

• You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to
90° backward. To view recordings more conveniently,
rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, then fold it
back to the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 180°, the left and right sides of the subject are
shown in reverse, which produces horizontally fl ipped image.

• Remove fi ngerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

• To adjust the LCD brightness and colour, refer to the page 86.

• The super fi ne LCD technology enabled about 99.99% pixels on the LCD screen.
Although one or two black dots or bright dots(red, blue, white) could appear on the
screen, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded image.

Please note if the hand strap is adjusted
too tight and you use excessive force to
insert your hand, the hand strap hook of
the camcorder may be damaged.

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Battery pack insertion/ejection

It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use
of your camcorder.

Inserting the battery pack

1.

Insert the battery pack into the battery

pack slot until it softly clicks.

• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo
is facing front when the camcorder is
placed as shown in the fi gure.

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Gently push the Battery pack release
switch in the direction as shown in the
diagram to eject the battery.

2. Push down and lift the battery pack to
pull out in the direction as shown in the
diagram.

CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

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

• Use the IA-BP210E battery pack only.

• The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

• Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fi re or explosion.

• Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

• Remove the battery pack separately from the camcorder while not in use.

• It is recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use.

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Eject

Charging the battery

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You can charge the battery using the AC power
adaptor or USB cable.

PRECHECK!

• Charge the battery pack before using the camcorder.

•

Use only the provided battery pack and AC power adaptor.

1. Press the Power (
camcorder. page 23

2. Insert the battery in the camcorder.

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3. Open the connector cover of the unit.

4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or

USB cable.

•

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging

starts. When the battery is fully charged, the
charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20

Using the AC
power adaptor

Using the USB
cable

) button to turn off the

Connect the AC power adaptor
to the camcorder properly and
plug the AC power adaptor in
the wall outlet.

Connect the USB cable to the
camcorder properly and connect the
other end to a USB port of a PC.

Connecting the AC power adaptor

No

Yes

Connecting the USB cable

No

Yes

• Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not
turn on).

•

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC

power supply to the camcorder.

Fully charge the battery pack before use.

•

• When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using
the camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.

•

Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space, such as between furnishings.

• When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of
the battery pack.

•

It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50˚F~86˚F(10°C ~ 30°C).

• When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will
override the USB.

•

If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed.

It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.

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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 CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state.

Charging state

Charge

Charging Fully Charged Error

LED colour

(

Orange

) (

Green

)

(

Orange Blink

)

The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charging (CHG) lamp

preparation

Battery Level

Indicator

State Message

Fully charged (100%~75%) -

75%~50% ­50%~25% -

25%~5% -

less than 5% -

Exhausted (fl ickers): The device will soon turn off.

Change the battery pack as soon as possible.

-

-

(fl ickers): The device will be forced to turn off after

3 seconds.

"Low

battery"

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack.

Battery Level Display

• Before using the camcorder, charge the battery.

• Above fi gures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature.
Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

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