Samsung TL320, ECTL320BBPUS User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.

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Contents

User Manual

TL320

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

Safety warnings

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.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/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. t
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations t
when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, t
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.

Safety precautions

Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly

Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious t
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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Health and safety information

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high t
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or t
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an t
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on t
beaches or in other similar areas.

Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and t
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and t
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 t
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use 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 t
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º 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 t
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 contact with liquids, dirt, or t
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
soft cloth before inserting in your camera.

Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory t
card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact t
or pressure.

Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other t
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.t

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Health and safety information

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

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

Protect your camera’s lens

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor t
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

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

Important usage information

Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera

Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is t
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.

Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be t
recharged before use.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.t
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.t

Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments

When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.

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Organization of the user manual

©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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

Copyright information

Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are t
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition t
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.

QuickTimet
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used
under license.

®

and QuickTime® logo are trademarks or

Basic functions 10

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.

Extended functions 25

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting options 37

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 58

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, or HDTV.

Appendixes 79

Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Auto

Program

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual

User

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions
for all scenes.

e.g.)

S
a
p

A
h
n
u

d
s
v

Available in the
Program, Aperture
Priority, Shutter
Priority, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the

[ ]

shutter button)

( )

Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Functions  White



Balance (represents select Functions, and then White
Balance)

*

Annotation

Abbreviations used in this manual

Abbreviation Definition

ACB

AEB

AF

DIS

DPOF

EV

OIS

WB

Auto Contrast Balance

Auto Exposure Bracket

Auto Focus

Digital Image Stabilization

Digital Print Order Format

Exposure Value

Optical Image Stabilization

White Balance

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

Press [t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subjectt : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life

Backgroundt : the objects around the subject
Compositiont : the combination of a subject and background

Subject

Composition

Background

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

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Quick reference

Taking photos of people

s

t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children  28

Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t

41



Face Detection t

47



Taking photos at night or in the dark

s

t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework  28

Flash options t
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t

41



43



Taking action photos

h

t mode  32

Continuous, Motion Capture t

55



Taking photos of text, insects, or
flowers

s

t mode > Close Up, Text  28

Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up t

44

photos)



White balance (to change the color tone) t

51



Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t
EV (to adjust exposure) t
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright t

backgrounds)

51

Metering t



AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with t
different exposures)

50



50



55



Applying a different effect

Photo styles (to apply tones) t
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t

57

contrast)



Reducing camera shake

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) t

d

t mode  27

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Viewing files by category in t

43



56



22



Smart Album
Deleting all files on the t

memory card
Viewing files as a slide show t

63



Viewing files on a TV or HDTV t

70



Connecting your camera to a t
computer

Adjusting sound and volume t

81



Adjusting the brightness of t
the display

Changing the display t
language

Setting the date and time t

82



Formatting the memory card t

82



Troubleshooting t

60



61



73



81



81



90



Contents

Basic functions ...................................................................... 10

Unpacking ......................................................................... 11

Camera layout ................................................................... 12

Icons ................................................................................. 14

Turning your camera on or off ........................................... 15

Mini dashboard ................................................................... 15

Selecting options ............................................................... 16

Setting the display and sound ........................................... 18

Changing the display type .................................................... 18

Setting the sound ................................................................ 19

Taking photos .................................................................... 20

Zooming ............................................................................. 21

Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 22

Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 23

Extended functions .............................................................. 25

Using the Smart Auto mode .............................................. 26

Using the DUAL IS mode .................................................. 27

Using the Scene mode ...................................................... 28

Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections ......................... 28

Using the frame guide .......................................................... 29

Using the Program mode .................................................. 30

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,

or Manual mode ................................................................ 31

Using the Aperture Priority mode ........................................... 32

Using the Shutter Priority mode ............................................. 32

Using the Manual mode ....................................................... 33

Using the User mode ........................................................ 34

Configuring your settings ...................................................... 34

Using your custom settings .................................................. 34

Recording a video ............................................................. 35

Recording voice memos ................................................... 36

Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 36

Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 36

Shooting options ................................................................... 37

Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 38

Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 38

Selecting image quality ........................................................ 38

Using the timer .................................................................. 39

Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 41

Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 41

Using the flash .................................................................... 41

Adjusting the amount of flash ................................................ 42

Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 43

Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 44

Using macro ....................................................................... 44

Setting the focus distance .................................................... 44

Using selection focus .......................................................... 45

Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 46

Using face detection ......................................................... 47

Detecting faces ................................................................... 47

Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 48

Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 48

Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 49

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Contents

Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 50

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 50

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 50

Changing the metering option ............................................... 51

Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 51

Using burst modes ............................................................ 55

Improving your photos ...................................................... 56

Applying photo styles ........................................................... 56

Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 56

Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 57

Playback/Editing ................................................................... 58

Playing back ...................................................................... 59

Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 59

Viewing photos ................................................................... 63

Playing a video .................................................................... 64

Playing voice memos ........................................................... 65

Editing a photo .................................................................. 66

Resizing photos .................................................................. 66

Rotating a photo .................................................................. 66

Applying photo styles ........................................................... 67

Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 67

Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 68

Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 69

Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ........................................... 70

Transferring files to your computer .................................... 72

For Windows users ............................................................. 72

For Mac users ..................................................................... 77

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 78

Appendixes ............................................................................ 79

Camera settings menu ...................................................... 80

Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 80

Sound ................................................................................ 81

Display ............................................................................... 81

Settings .............................................................................. 82

Error messages ................................................................. 85

Camera maintenance ........................................................ 86

Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 86

About memory cards ........................................................... 87

About the battery ................................................................. 88

Before contacting a service center .................................... 90

Camera specifications ....................................................... 93

FCC notice ........................................................................ 97

Index ................................................................................. 98

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Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions
for shooting.

Unpacking ………………………………………………… 11

Camera layout …………………………………………… 12

Icons ………………………………………………………… 14

Turning your camera on or off ………………………… 15

Mini dashboard ……………………………………………… 15

Selecting options ………………………………………… 16

Setting the display and sound ………………………… 18

Changing the display type ………………………………… 18
Setting the sound …………………………………………… 19

Taking photos ……………………………………………… 20

Zooming …………………………………………………… 21
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 22

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 23

Unpacking

Camera case

Memory cards

A/V cable

(

AD39-00163A)

HDMI cradle manual

(AD68-03835A)

Remote control

(AD59-00164A)

Cradle

(for charging the battery

and connecting your camera to an

HDTV or PC)

(AD61-04147A)

HDMI cable

(for viewing high-resolution images

or playing videos)

(AD39-00160A)

Check your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera AC adapter/USB cable

Rechargeable battery

(4302-001226)

Software CD-ROM

(User manual included)

(AD46-00252A)

The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

(

AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00172A)

Strap

(

Silver: AD63-02596A

Black: AD63-02604A)

Quick Start Manual

(AD68-03887A)

Sold as a set

Basic functions

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Camera layout

Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.

Shutter button

Mode dial

(See below)

Remote
control
sensor

Lens

Icon Mode Description

S

a

p

A

h

Smart Auto

Auto

Program

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Take a photo by letting the camera select a
scene mode as it detects

Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal
settings

Take a photo by setting options

Take a photo by adjusting the aperture value
(The shutter speed is set automatically.)

Take a photo by adjusting the shutter speed
(The aperture value is set automatically.)

POWER button

Mini dashboard (p. 15)

Flash

AF-assist light/
timer lamp

Basic functions

Icon Mode Description

n

u

d

s

v

Manual

User

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

Take a photo by adjusting both the aperture value
and shutter speed

Take a photo with options that you have pre-set

Take a photo with options suitable for reducing
camera shake

Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene

Record a video

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USB and A/V port

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Camera layout

Speaker

Microphone

Display

Button Description

m

Smart
Control Dial*
(Navigation)

Access options or menus.

When pressing:

Move up/down/left/rightt

Set the following options in Shooting mode: t
[

D

]: Display type/[M]: Macro/[F]: Flash/

[t]: Timer

When rotating:

Scroll to an option or menut

Adjust shutter speed, aperture, or exposure value t
in Shooting mode

Scroll through files in Playback modet

Microphone

(See below)

Basic functions

Zoom button

Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.t

Zoom in on part of a photo, view files as thumbnails, t
or adjust volume in Playback mode.

Status lamp

Blinkingt : When saving a photo or video, being read by
a computer or printer, or out of focus

Steadyt : When connecting to a computer or in focus

Button Description

o

Playback

Function

* Referred to Navigation button in this manual

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

Access options in Shooting mode.t

Delete files in Playback mode.t

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Icons

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

A. Information

A

Icon Description

B

C

Selected shooting mode

Zoom ratio

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

t : Fully charged

t : Partially charged

t : Charging needed

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Voice memo

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Current date and time

Histogram (p. 18)

Grid lines

Basic functions

14

B. Icons on the right

Icon Description

Flash

Flash customized

Timer

Focus distance

Photo style

Face detection

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Face tone

Face retouch

Image adjustment
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)

Voice muted

C. Icons on the left

Icon Description

Exposure value

White balance

White balance customized

ISO speed

Photo resolution

Video resolution
Photo quality

Frame rate

Metering option
Burst type

Turning your camera on or off

Learn how to start your camera.

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.

Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.

Basic functions

Mini dashboard

While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the
remaining capacity of the battery and memory card.

When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment, t
condensation can form on the gauges.
If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service t
center.
The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display may t
show different capacities.

15

Selecting options

You can select options by pressing [m] and rotating or pressing the navigation button.

You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Rotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an

2

].

option or menu.

Press [t

D

move left or right.

Rotate the navigation button any direction.t

Press [3 o

] or [M] to move up or down; press [F] or [t] to

] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.

Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

16

Selecting options

E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode

Rotate the mode dial to 1 p

Press [2 m

].

Functions

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit

Rotate the navigation button or press [3 D
scroll to Functions and then press [

.

EV

White Balance

WB Fine-tuning

ISO

Face Detection

Photo Size

Quality

Change

t

] or [o].

] or [M] to

Basic functions

Rotate the navigation button or press [4 D
scroll to White Balance and then press [

EV

White Balance

WB Fine-tuning
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size

Quality

Exit Back

Rotate the navigation button or press [5 F
scroll to a white balance option.

Daylight

Back Move

Press [6 o

].

17

] or [M] to

t

] or [o].

] or [t] to

Setting the display and sound

W

Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.

Changing the display type

Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.

Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.

Mode Description

Display all information about shootingt

Shooting

Playback

Hide information about shooting, except the t
available number of photos

t Display grid lines and histogram

Display all information about the current photot
Hide all information about the current filet
Display information about the current file, except the t

shooting settings and histogram

Basic functions

About a histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your
photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos
are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that your photos
are bright. The height of the peaks is related to color information.
The more of a particular color, the taller the peak.

Underexposed

ell Exposed Overexposed

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Setting the display and sound

Setting the sound

Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you
operate your camera.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Sound  Beep Sound  an option.

Option Description

Off

1/2/3

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits sounds.

].

Press [3 m

] to return to the previous mode.

Basic functions

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Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 a

Align your subject in the frame.

2

.

Basic functions

Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.

A green frame means the subject in focus.t

Press [4 Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos.

20

Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using
both, you can zoom in up to 25 times.

Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down
to zoom out.

Zoom ratio

Zoom in

Zoom out

The zoom ratio available for videos differs.

Basic functions

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you
use the digital zoom.

Optical range

Zoom indicator

Digital range

The digital zoom is not available when using t
some scenes), and v modes and when used with Face Detection.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.t

S, d, s

(in

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Taking photos

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  OIS  an option.

Option Description

Off: Deactivate the OIS function.

On: Activate the OIS function.

].

Basic functions

OIS may not function properly when:t

you move your camera to follow a moving subject ­you use digital zoom ­there is too much camera shake ­the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select - Night in the s
mode)
the battery is low -

you take a close-up shot ­If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred t
by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when
you use a tripod.
If the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn t
off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.

22

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. Focus and exposure will be
adjusted automatically.

The aperture value and
shutter speed are set.

Focus frame

Press [• Shutter] to take the photo
if displayed in green.
Change the frame and half-press •
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to •
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 22)

Select the •

d

both optically and digitally. (p. 27)

When is displayed

When shooting in the dark, avoid
setting the flash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains
open longer and it may be harder
to hold the camera still.

Camera shake

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mode to reduce camera shake

Use a tripod or set the flash •
option to Fill in. (p. 41)

Set ISO speed options. (p. • 43)

Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

there is little contrast between the subject and background -
(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the
background)

-

the light source behind the subject is too bright
the subject is shiny -
the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds -
the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame -

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

When you take photos in low lightt

Turn on the flash.
(p. 41)

When subjects are moving fastt

Use the continuous
or motion capture
function. (p. 55)

Basic functions

24

Extended functions

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to
record a video or voice memo.

Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 26

Using the DUAL IS mode ………………………………… 27

Using the Scene mode …………………………………… 28

Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections …………… 28
Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 29

Using the Program mode ……………………………… 30

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode …………………………………………… 31

Using the Aperture Priority mode ………………………… 32
Using the Shutter Priority mode …………………………… 32
Using the Manual mode …………………………………… 33

Using the User mode …………………………………… 34

Configuring your settings …………………………………… 34
Using your custom settings ………………………………… 34

Recording a video ………………………………………… 35

Recording voice memos ………………………………… 36

Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 36
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 36

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you
are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 S

Align your subject in the frame.

2

The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate t
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon Description

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
This is available only when the flash is off.

Appears when taking portraits at night.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

.

Extended functions

Icon Description

Appears when taking portraits.

Appears when taking close-up photos.

Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a
while.

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.

Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.

If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, t will not
change and the default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait t
mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting t
environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
subject.
Even if you use a tripod, the t
on the subject's movement.

mode may not be detected depending

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Using the DUAL IS mode

Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions.

Before correction After correction

Rotate the mode dial to 1 d

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [

2

.

to focus.

Press [

3

Shutter] to take the photo.

The digital zoom will not work in this mode.t
The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light t
source that is brighter than fluorescent light.
If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.t
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in t
different shooting modes. (p. 22)

Shutter]

Extended functions

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Using the Scene mode

Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.

s

Rotate the mode dial to

1

Select a scene.

2

Frame Guide

This mode is appropriate for shooting with
pre-composed scenes.

To change the scene mode, press [t
 a scene.
For the Beauty Shot mode, see “t Adjusting face tone and
hiding imperfections.”
For the Frame Guide mode, see “t Using the frame guide” on
page 29.

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter]
to focus.

Press [

4

Shutter] to take the photo.

.

m

] and select Scene

Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections

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

Rotate the mode dial to 1 s

Select

2
3

Beauty Shot.

To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
only), press [

Select 4 Functions  Face Tone an option.

Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.t

To hide 5 facial imperfections, press [

m

].

Level 2

Back Move

.

m

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Using the Scene mode

Functions  Face Retouch an option.

Select

6

Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t
imperfections.

Level 1

Back Move

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [7 Shutter]
to focus.

Press [

8

Shutter] to take the photo.

The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

Using the frame guide

When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can
compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame
guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing
the part of the pre-composed scene.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 s

Select

2

Frame Guide.

Align your subject in the frame and press [3 Shutter].

Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the t
frame.

Cancel Frame: OK

Ask another person to take a photo.

4

The person must align the subject in the frame by using the t
guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.

To cancel the guides, press [5 o

.

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Extended functions

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Using the Program mode

Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 p

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “

2

options.”)

EV

Back Move

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter]
to focus.

Press [

4

Shutter] to take the photo.

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Shooting

Extended functions

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Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Adjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, and Manual modes.

Aperture value

The aperture is a hole through which light is admitted. You can
adjust the aperture value to control how much light reaches the
lens when you capture a photo. By decreasing the aperture value
(opening the aperture wider), more light will enter and objects that
are farther away will appear out of focus. This is good for close­up or portrait shots to draw attention to the main subject.

Alternatively, as you increase the aperture value, objects from
near to far are in sharp focus. This is good for landscape shots to
show the entire scope of the scene.

Big aperture value Small aperture value

Extended functions

Shutter speed

Shutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remains
open when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutter
speed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appear
brighter. However, a slower shutter speed can also result in blurry
photos if either the subject or the camera is moving.

When you increase the shutter speed, the photo will appear
darker. However, a faster shutter speed will also reduce the
blurring if your subject or the camera is in motion.

Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed

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Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Aperture Priority mode

The Aperture Priority mode allows you to manually set the
aperture value while the camera automatically selects an
appropriate shutter speed.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 A

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value.

2

See page t 31 for more information about the aperture value.

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “3 Shooting
options.”)

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [

4

to focus.

Press [

5

Shutter] to take the photo.

.

Shutter]

Using the Shutter Priority mode

The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter
speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate
aperture value.

2

4

5

Extended functions

Rotate the mode dial to 1 h

Press [

o

] and rotate the navigation button to adjust the

shutter speed.

See page t 31 for more information about the shutter speed.

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “3 Shooting
options.”)

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [
to focus.

Press [

Shutter] to take the photo.

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Shutter]

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Manual mode

The Manual mode allows you to manually adjust both the aperture
value and the shutter speed.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 n

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value.

2

Press [3 o

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed.

4

] to select the shutter speed.

.

Extended functions

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “5 Shooting
options.”)

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [

6

to focus.

Press [

7

Shutter] to take the photo.

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Shutter]

Using the User mode

You can manually set shooting options and save them as your own shooting mode.

Configuring your settings

Rotate the mode dial to 1 p, A, h

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “

2

options.”)

Press [

m

3

Select 4 Functions  User Registration and press [o].

Select 5 Yes.

The options you set are saved to the user mode.t

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User Registration

Back Move

or n.

Shooting

Using your custom settings

2

3

Extended functions

Rotate the mode dial to 1 u

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [
to focus.

Press [

Shutter] to take the photo.

You can update option settings in the u mode.

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.

Shutter]

Recording a video

Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.

H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format •
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this •
case, set a lower resolution. (p. 38)
When the Optical Image Stabilization (•
be recorded with the OIS operation sound.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 v

Press [

m

2

].

) is activated, your video may

.

Select 3 Functions → Frame Rate → a frame rate (the
number of frames per second).

As the number of frames increases, action appears more •
natural, but the file size is increased.

60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.

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To pause recording

The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as
a single video.

Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.

Extended functions

Press [4 m

].

Select 5 Functions → Voice → a sound option.

Option Description

On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming,
sound recording will be interrupted.)

Off: Record a video without sound.

Set other options as desired.
(For options, refer to “Shooting options.”)

Press [7 Shutter] to start recording.

Press [8 Shutter] again to stop recording.

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Recording voice memos

Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of
shooting conditions.

You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.

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Recording a voice memo

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Voice  Record.

Press [3 Shutter] to record.

Stop Pause

Press [t

o

] to pause or resume recording.

You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.t

Press [4 Shutter] to stop.

Press [t Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.

Press [5 m

] to switch to Shooting mode.

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Adding a voice memo to a photo

2
3

4

Extended functions

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

Functions  Voice  Memo.

Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.

You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the t
photo.

Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).

Press [t Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.

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Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 38

Selecting a resolution ………………………… 38
Selecting image quality ………………………… 38

Using the timer ……………………………… 39

Shooting in the dark ………………………… 41

Preventing red-eye …………………………… 41
Using the flash ………………………………… 41
Adjusting the amount of flash ………………… 42
Adjusting the ISO speed ……………………… 43

Changing the camera’s focus ……………… 44

Using macro …………………………………… 44
Setting the focus distance …………………… 44
Using selection focus ………………………… 45
Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 46

Using face detection ………………………… 47

Detecting faces ………………………………… 47
Taking a self-portrait shot ……………………… 48
Taking a smile shot …………………………… 48
Detecting eye blinking ………………………… 49

Adjusting brightness and color …………… 50

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ………… 50
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ………… 50
Changing the metering option ………………… 51
Selecting a light source (White balance) ……… 51

Using burst modes ………………………… 55

Improving your photos ……………………… 56

Applying photo styles ………………………… 56
Defining your own RGB tone ………………… 56
Adjusting your photos ………………………… 57

Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

Selecting a resolution

As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.

When taking a photo:

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

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Select 2 Functions  Photo Size  an option.

Option Description

4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.

3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).

3968 X 2232: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV.

2976 X 2976: Print on A2 paper in square ratio (1:1).

3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.

2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.

2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.

1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper or play back on an

HDTV.

1024 X 768: Attach to email.

Shooting options

When recording a video:

In the 1 v

mode, press [

Select

2

Functions  Movie Size  an option.

Option Description

1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.

1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.

640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.

320 X 240: Post on a web page.

Selecting image quality

Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Quality  an option.

Option Description

Super Fine

Fine

Normal

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Using the timer

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

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In Shooting mode, press [1 t

Off

Select an option.

2

Option Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.

2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.

Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another

in 2 seconds.

Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a
photo. (p. 40)

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Option Description

Remote: Take a photo in 2 seconds each time you
press the shutter button on the remote control.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Press [3 Shutter] to start the timer.

The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t
automatically take a photo at the specified time.

Press [t

t

] to cancel the timer.
Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not t
available or some timer options are not available.

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Using the timer

Using the motion timer

In Shooting mode, press [t].

1

Select

2

Press [

3

Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after

4

pressing [Shutter].

Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate

5

the timer.

.

Shutter].

The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when t
the camera detects you.

The detection range
of the motion timer

Shooting options

Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp

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is blinking.

The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t
camera automatically takes a photo.

The motion timer may not work when:

you are more than 3 m away from the camerat
your movements are too subtlet
there is too much light or backlightt

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Shooting in the dark

Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye
or Red-eye Fix.

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Shooting options

Using the flash

Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
more light on your photos.

In Shooting mode, press [1 F

Select an option.

2

Option Description

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Auto

Off:

The flash will not fire.t
Camera shake warning (t ) will be displayed when

shooting in low light.

Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the
detected scene in the

S

mode.

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Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye Fix*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.t
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced t

software analysis.

Slow Sync:

The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.t
Select this when you want to capture ambient light to t

reveal more details in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.t

Fill in:

The flash always fires.t
Light intensity is adjusted automatically.t

Red-eye*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.t
The camera reduces red-eyes.t

Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or
background is dark.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until

the flash fires a second time.

Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t
Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance t
from the flash. (p. 93)
If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear t
on your photo.

Shooting options

Adjusting the amount of flash

Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or
underexposure.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2
3

Functions  Flash EVC.

Adjust the amount of flash.

0

Back Move

Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if:t

the subject is too close to the camera ­you set a high ISO speed ­the exposure value is too big or too small -

In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.t

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Shooting in the dark

Adjusting the ISO speed

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
photo without using the flash.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  ISO  an option.

Select t to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the
brightness of the subject and lighting.

The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.t
When t Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
When you set the ISO speed to 3200, you can select only 3M or t
lower resolution.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.

Using macro

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Setting the focus distance.”

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Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.t
Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.t

Shooting options

Setting the focus distance

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.

In Shooting mode, press [1 M

Normal (AF)

Select an option.

2

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 40 cm
(farther than 80 cm when using zoom).

Macro: Focus on a subject 5-40 cm (50-80 cm when
using zoom).

Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm
(farther than 50 cm when using zoom).

Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually
adjusting the focus distance. (p. 45)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus distance manually

In Shooting mode, press [1 M

Select

2
3

Manual Focus.

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the focus

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distance.

When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of t
focus, the photo may become blurry.
If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus t
area options.

Shooting options

Using selection focus

You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where
you want to focus.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

3

Functions  Focus Area  Selection AF.

Move Set

Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame

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to the area you want to focus and press [o].

Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.

Press [t

o

] to change the focus area.

If you use this function, the face detection options are not available.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Focus Area  an option.

Option Description

Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects
are located in the center).

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. (p. 45)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Using face detection

If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to
capture a smiling face.

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Face detection may not be effective when:t

the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear ­orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection)
it is too bright or too dark ­the subject is not facing the camera ­the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask ­the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable ­the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably -

Face detection is not available when:t

you use a photo style ­you adjust the saturation -

you set - Manual Focus or Selection AF.
When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work.t
Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not t
available or some timer options are not available.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.t

Shooting options

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human
faces).

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Face Detection  Normal.

The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest t
of the faces appear in grey focus frames.

The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces.

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Using face detection

Taking a self-portrait shot

Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to
close-up and your camera will emit a beep.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Face Detection  Self-Portrait.

When your hear a quick beep, press [3 Shutter].

To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 81)

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Shooting options

Taking a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Face Detection  Smile Shot.

When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect t
the smile more easily.

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Using face detection

Detecting eye blinking

If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take
2 photos in succession.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  Face Detection  Blink

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Detection.

Hold your camera still while t “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.
When blink detection fails, t “Picture taken with eyes closed.”
message appears. Take another photo.

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Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

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Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select 2 Functions EV.

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

3

Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You t
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure
or underexposure.
If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select t AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures:
normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 55)

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Shooting options

Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.

Without ACB With ACB

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions ACB  an option.

Option Description

Off: ACB is off.

On: ACB is on.

The ACB feature is always on in the t
You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.t

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mode.

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Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions Metering.

Option Description

Multi:

Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and t
then measures the light intensity of each area.

Suitable for general photos.t

Spot:

Your camera measures only the light intensity of the t
very center of the frame.

If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your t
photo may be improperly exposed.

Suitable for a subject with backlighting.t

Center–weighted:

Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire t
frame with emphasis placed on the center.

Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the t
frame.

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Selecting a light source (White balance)

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The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten, or
adjust color temperature manually. You can also adjust color for
the preset light sources so that the colors of the photo match the
actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.

(Auto WB) (Daylight)

(Cloudy) (Tungsten)

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Adjusting brightness and color

In Shooting mode, press [

1

Select

2

Functions White Balance  an option.

Icon Description

Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the
lighting conditions.

Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a
sunny day.

Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy
day or in shadows.

Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.

Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white
fluorescent light.

Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your
pre-defined settings.

Colour Temperature: Adjust the color temperature of
the light source. (p. 53)

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Defining your own white balance

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions White Balance 

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Measure: Shutter.

Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.

3

Press [4 Shutter].

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Adjusting brightness and color

Color temperature

Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that
indicates the hue of a specific type of light source. As the color
temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler.
Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color
distribution becomes warmer.

Clear sky

Fluorescent_H

Cloudy
Daylight

Fluorescent_L

Halogen lamp

Tungsten

Candle light

Shooting options

Adjusting color temperature

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

Functions  White Balance  Colour

Temperature.

Adjust the color temperature.

3

Back Move

Press [4 o

] to save your settings.

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Adjusting brightness and color

Back Move

Customizing preset white balance options

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

3

5

Functions → White Balance → a white balance

option.

Press [

m

].

Select 4 Functions → WB Fine-tuning → On.

Adjust the value on the coordinates.

G: Green•
A: Amber•
M: Magenta•
B: Blue•

Press [6 o

] to save your setting.

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Shooting options

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Using burst modes

It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In
these cases, select one of the burst modes.

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You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select t
Single.
When you select t Motion Capture, the ISO speed will be set
to Auto.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

].

Select 2 Functions Drive  an option.

Option Description

Single: Take a single photo.
Continuous:

t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes

photos continuously.
The maximum number of photos depends on the t

capacity of your memory card.
Motion Capture:
t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes

VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30

photos).

The camera automatically shows you the photos just t

taken and then saves them.
AEB:

Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, t

underexposed, and overexposed.

Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.t

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting options

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Improving your photos

Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments.

Applying photo styles

Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid,
or Forest.

Soft Vivid Forest

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select 2 Functions Photo Style Selector  an option.

Select t Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.

Select t Normal if you want to use face detection options.
Depending on the selected photo style, some image adjustment t
options are not available.

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Shooting options

Defining your own RGB tone

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2

3

4

Functions Photo Style Selector Custom

RGB.

Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).

Back Move

Adjust the amount of the selected color.
(-: less or +: more)

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].

Improving your photos

Adjusting your photos

Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

2
3

4

Functions Image Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.

Contrastt
Sharpnesst
Saturationt

Select a value to adjust the selected item.

Contrast option Description

-

+

Sharpness option Description

-

+

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].

Decrease the color and brightness.

Increase the color and brightness.

Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for
editing the photos on your computer).

Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity
of your photos. This may also increase the
noise on your photos.

Shooting options

Saturation option Description

-

+

Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)
Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo t
styles are not available.

Decrease the saturation.

Increase the saturation.

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Playback/Editing

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and
edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera
to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.

Playing back ……………………………………………… 59

Starting Playback mode …………………………………… 59
Viewing photos ……………………………………………… 63
Playing a video ……………………………………………… 64
Playing voice memos ……………………………………… 65

Editing a photo …………………………………………… 66

Resizing photos …………………………………………… 66
Rotating a photo …………………………………………… 66
Applying photo styles ……………………………………… 67
Defining your own RGB tone ……………………………… 67
Correcting exposure problems …………………………… 68
Creating a print order (DPOF) ……………………………… 69

Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ………………………… 70

Transferring files to your computer …………………… 72

For Windows users ………………………………………… 72
For Mac users ……………………………………………… 77

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …… 78

Playing back

Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.

Starting Playback mode

View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.

Press [1 P

Press [2 F
through files.

].

The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be t
displayed.
If the camera is off, it will turn on.t

] or [t] or rotate the navigation button to scroll

Press and hold [t

If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your memory
card.

F

] or [t] to view files quickly.

Playback/Editing

Display in Playback mode

Icon Description

Photo includes a voice memo

Video file

Print order has been set (DPOF)

Protected file

Folder name – File name

Histogram

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Playing back

Viewing files by category in Smart Album

View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or
week.

In Playback mode, push [1 Zoom] down.

Press [

m

2

Select a category.

3

Type

Date

Colour

Week

Option Description

Type

Date

Colour

Week

].

Back Set

View files by the file type.

View files by the date they were saved.

View files by the dominant color of the image.

View files by the weekday they were saved.

It may take some time for the camera to change the category and
recognize files.

Playback/Editing

Press [4 F

] or [t] to view files.

Press and hold [t

F

] or [t] to select a date, file type,

weekday, or color.

Press [5 o

] to return to the normal view.

Viewing files as thumbnails

Scan thumbnails of files.

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to display
9 or 20 thumbnails (push [Zoom] up to return to the
previous mode).

Filter

To Do this

Scroll through files

Delete files

Rotate the navigation button or press
[

D

], [M], [F], or [t].

Press [f] and select Yes .

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Playing back

Protecting files

Protect your files from accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options Protect Select.

To protect all files, select t All Lock.

].

Select the file you want to protect and press [3 o

Press [t

o

] again to cancel your selection.

Select Set

Press [4 f

].

].

Playback/Editing

Deleting files

Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected
files.

To delete a single file,

In Playback mode, select a file and press [1 f

Select

2

To delete multiple files,

2

Yes to delete the file.

In Playback mode, press [1 f

Select

Multiple Delete.

].

Select files you want to delete and press [3 o

Press [t

o

] again to cancel your selection.

Press [4 f

].

].

].

Select 5 Yes.

To delete all files,

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options  Delete  All  Yes.

].

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Playing back

Using the recycle bin

If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the
recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. This applies to
single files or selected files only–if you choose to delete all files,
those files will not be sent to the recycle bin.

To activate the recycle bin,

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

To restore files from the recycle bin,

File Options  Recycle Bin  On.

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options  Recycle Bin  Retrieve.

This function does not work for videos or voice memos.t
It may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function.t
If you format the internal memory, all files in the recycle folder will be t
deleted.
The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of files. Once you exceed the t
10 MB limit, the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin.
Select Yes to empty the recycle bin or No to delete only the current
file.

].

].

Playback/Editing

Copying files to the memory card

You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options Copy to Card.

].

Select 3 Yes to copy files.

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Playing back

Viewing photos

Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.

Enlarging a photo

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a
photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo).

The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the
resolution.

Trim

To Do this

Move the enlarged area

Trim the enlarged photo

Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].

Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).

Playback/Editing

Starting a slide show

You can apply effects and audio to your slide show.

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2
3

Multi Slide Show.

Select a slide show effect option.

Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.t

Option Description

Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.

Images

Effect

Interval

Music

Allt : View all photos in a slide show.
Datet : View photos captured on a specific date in

a slide show.
Selectt : View selected photos in a slide show.

Select a transition effect.t
Select t Off for no effects.

Set the interval between photos.t
This is available when t Off is selected in the effect

option.
When used with effect options other than t Off, the

interval will be set to 1 sec.

Select a background audio.

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Playing back

Set the slide show effect.

4

Select 5 Start Play.

To loop the slide show, select t Repeat.

o

] to pause or resume the slide show.

Press [t

Playing a video

You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a
video.

In Playback mode, select a video and press [1 o

Pause

].

Playback/Editing

Use the following buttons to control playback.

2

Press To

[

F

]

[o]

[t]

[Zoom] up or down

Trimming a video during playback

Press [1 o

] at the point where you want the new video to

Scan backward.

Pause or resume playback.

Scan forward.

Adjust the volume level.

begin and push [Zoom] up.

Press [

o

2

Press [3 o

] to resume playback.

] at the point where you want the new video to

end and push [Zoom] up.

Select

4

Yes.

The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.t
The edited video will be saved as a new file.t

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Playing back

Capturing an image during playback

Press [1 o

] at the point where you want to save a still

image.

Press [

M

2

].

A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will
be saved as a new file.

Playing voice memos

Playing a voice memo

In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [1 o

Use the following buttons to control playback.

2

Press To

F

]

[

[o]

[t]

[M]

[Zoom] up or down

Scan backward.

Pause or resume playback.

Scan forward.

Stop playback.

Adjust the volume level.

].

Playback/Editing

Playing a voice memo added to a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice
memo and press [

Press [t o] to pause or resume playback.

o

].

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Editing a photo

Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.

Edited photos will be saved as new files.

Resizing photos

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

2

Edit  Resize  an option.

Back Move

Select t to save the photo as a start image. (p. 81)
Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.t

].

Playback/Editing

Rotating a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

2

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Edit  Rotate  an option.

Right 90°

Back

Depending on the original photo size, the rotated photo may be resized to a
lower resolution.

Move

].

Editing a photo

Soft

V

dForest

Applying photo styles

Apply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or
Forest.

ivi

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

Edit Photo StyleSelector an option.

Select t Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.

Soft

Back

Move

2

].

Playback/Editing

Defining your own RGB tone

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [

1

Select

2
3

4

Edit  Photo StyleSelector  Custom RGB.

Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).

Back Move

Adjust the amount of the selected color.
(-: less or +: more)

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m

].

Editing a photo

Correcting exposure problems

Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or
saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add
noise to the photo.

Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

2

Removing red-eye

2

Hiding facial imperfections

2
3

Edit  Image Adjust  ACB.

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

Edit  Image Adjust  Red-eye Fix.

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

Edit  Image Adjust  Face Retouch.

Select a level.

As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.t

].

].

].

Playback/Editing

Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

2
3

4

Adding noise to the photo

2

Edit  Image Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.

t : Brightness
t : Contrast
t : Saturation

Select a value to adjust the selected item.
(-: less or +: more)

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m

Select

Edit  Image Adjust  Add Noise.

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].

].

Editing a photo

Creating a print order (DPOF)

Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of
copies or paper size.

The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF t
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a
DPOF-compatible printer at home.
Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so be t
aware of the dimensions of your photos.
You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory.t

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options  DPOF  Standard  an option.

Option Description

Select

All

Reset

Print the selected photos.

Print all photos.

Reset your settings.

If you select 3 Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]
up or down to select the number of copies. Repeat for
the photos you want and press [

If you select t All, press [D] or [M] to select the number of
copies and press [o].

].

f

].

Playback/Editing

Press [4 m

Select

5

Option Description

Select

All

Reset

].

File Options  DPOF  Size  an option.

Specify the print size for the selected photo.

Specify the print size for all photos.

Reset your settings.

If you select 6 Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]
up or down to select the print size. Repeat for the
photos you want and press [

If you select t All, press [D] or [M] to select the print size
and press [o].

Printing photos as thumbnails

In Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

2

File Options  DPOF  Index  Yes.

If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible
printers.

f

].

].

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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV

Video

Audio

Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/ V cable.

Select a video signal output according to your country or

1

region. (p. 83)

Turn off your camera and TV.

2

Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.

3

Viewing files on an HDTV

You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos
on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cradle. HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs.
For details, see the “HDMI cradle manual.”

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m

Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using

4

the TV remote control.

P

Turn on your camera and press [

5

View photos or play videos using the buttons on your

6

camera.

].

Select

2

Select an HDMI resolution.

3

Turn off your camera and HDTV.

4

On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not •
appear.
Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on •
your TV settings.
You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected •
to a TV.

Settings → HDMI Size.

].

Playback/Editing

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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV

Insert your camera into the cradle and plug the HDMI

5

cable into the HDTV and the cradle.

Disconnect the A/V cable if it is connected to the cradle.

HDMI cable

Turn on your camera.

6

The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera t
screen will be displayed.

View files using the buttons on your camera or a remote

7

control of your camera or HDTV.

If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn the Anynet+ on in the
settings menu (p. 83) to control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the
TV remote control. For details, see the “HDMI cradle manual.”

Playback/Editing

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Transferring files to your computer

For Windows users

Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC.

Installing programs

Hardware and software requirements

Item Requirements

CPU

RAM

OS

Hard disk
capacity

Others

Pentium III 500 MHz or better
(Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended)

256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

USB portt
CD-ROM drivet
1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible t

monitor (24-bit color display recommended)
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or latert

Playback/Editing

Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5

Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD Athlin 64FX, t

2.6 GHz or higher
Windows XP service pack2 or Vistat
Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)t
64 MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ t
ATI X1600 series or higer recommended)

Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported t
may void your warranty.
The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows t
XP and Vista.

Programs contained on the CD

Program Purpose

Samsung Master

QuickTime Player 7.5

Adobe Reader

Edit photos and videos.

View videos (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) files)
on a PC.

View the user manual.

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Transferring files to your computer

Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive.

1

When the setup screen is displayed, click 2 Samsung
Digital Camera Installer to start installation.

Select programs to install and follow the onscreen

3

instructions.

Click 4 Exit to complete the installation and restart your
computer.

Playback/Editing

Transferring files to your PC

Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be
recognized as a removable drive.

The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the
USB cable.

Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable.

1

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

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Transferring files to your computer

Turn on the camera.

2

The computer recognizes the camera automatically.t

If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select
Computer.

On your PC, select 3 My Computer  Removable Disk
 DCIM  100SSCAM.

Select the files you want and drag or save them to your

4

PC.

Playback/Editing

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)

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

If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until

1

it stops.

Click

2

3
4

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on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC

screen.

Click the pop-up message.

Remove the USB cable.

Transferring files to your computer

Using Samsung Master

You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your
PC. For details, see the Help menu.

This program does not support editing of video files (H.264 (MPEG-4.
AVC)) on the camera.

Downloading files using Samsung Master

When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for
downloading files automatically appears.

Select the files you want to download.

1

Playback/Editing

Click 2 Next and follow the onscreen instructions.



No. Description

Select a location for downloaded files.



Click to download the selected files.



Thumbnails of files; click an image to download.



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

Transferring files to your computer

Using the Samsung Master Interface









No. Description

Toolbar



Playback/Editing



Menus



Click for more information about the program.



Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.



Change the mode.
t : View mode



t : Edit mode for photos
t : Edit mode for videos

Preview information about the selected file.



The photos in the selected folder; double-click to switch to



full-screen view.

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Transferring files to your computer

For Mac users

When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the
computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer
files directly from the camera to the computer without installing
any programs.

Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5

1.8 GHz Power Mac G5/1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or highert
Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or latert
Minimum 256 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)t
64 MB or greater video cardt

Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the

1

USB cable.

You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) 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.

2

The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a t
removable disk icon will be displayed.

Double-click the removable disk icon.

3

Transfer photos or videos to the computer.

4

Playback/Editing

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Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)

Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.

With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer

1

with the USB cable.

Turn on your camera.

2

The printer recognizes the camera automatically.t

If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. t
Select Printer.
If your printer has the mass storage feature, you must first set the t
USB mode to Printer in the settings menu. (p. 84)

Press [3 F

] or [t] to select a photo.

Press [t

m

settings.”

Press [4 o

Printing starts. Press [t

] to set printing options. See “Configuring print

] to print.

F

] to cancel printing.

Playback/Editing

Configuring print settings

Images

Size

Layout

Type

Quality

Exit Print

Option Description

Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all
photos.

Size: Specify the size of the print.

Layout: Create thumbnail prints.

Type: Select the type of paper.

Quality: Set the printing quality.

Date: Set to print the date.

File Name: Set to print the name of the file.

Reset: Reset the print options.

Some options are not supported by some printers.

: One Photo

: Auto

: Auto

: Auto

: Auto

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Appendixes

Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

Camera settings menu …………………………………… 80

Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 80
Sound ……………………………………………………… 81
Display ……………………………………………………… 81
Settings ……………………………………………………… 82

Error messages …………………………………………… 85

Camera maintenance …………………………………… 86

Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 86
About memory cards ……………………………………… 87
About the battery …………………………………………… 88

Before contacting a service center …………………… 90

Camera specifications …………………………………… 93

FCC notice ………………………………………………… 97

Index ………………………………………………………… 98

Camera settings menu

Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings.

Accessing the settings menu

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m

Select a menu.

2

Functions

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit Change

Menu Description

Volume
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait

Sound: Set various camera sounds and volume.
(p. 81)

Display: Customize the display settings, such as
language and brightness. (p. 81)

Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,
such as memory format, default file name, and USB
mode. (p. 82)

].

Select an option and save your settings.

3

Volume
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait

Back Set

Press [4 m

Off
Low

Medium

High

: On

] to return to the previous screen.

Appendixes

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Camera settings menu

Sound

Item Description

Volume

Start Sound

Shutter Sound

Beep Sound

AF Sound

Self-Portrait

Adjust the volume of any sound.
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)

Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your
camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)

Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the
shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)

Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the
buttons or switching modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)

Set a sound to be emitted when half-pressing the
shutter button. (Off,

Set a sound to be emitted when the camera
detects your face. (Off,

On*)

On*)

* Default

Appendixes

Display

Item Description

Language

Function
Description

Start Image

Grid line

Display
Brightness

Quick View

Power Save

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Select a language for the display text.

Display a brief description of an option or menu.

Off, On*)

(

Set a start image to display when the camera turns on.

Offt *: Display no start image.
Logot : Display a default image stored in the internal

memory.
User Imaget : Display the image you want. (p. 66)

Select a type of the grid lines that helps you to
compose a scene. (2 X 2*
Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark,
Normal, Bright)

Set the duration for reviewing a captured image or
video before returning to Shooting mode.
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the
camera automatically switches to Power save mode
(press any button to deactivate the Power save mode).
(Off*,

* Default

Only one start image will be saved in the internal t
memory.
If you select a new photo as a start image or reset t
your camera, the current image will be deleted.
A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be set t
as a start image.

, 3 X 3, X, +)

Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected.

On)

Camera settings menu

Settings

Item Description

* Default

Format the internal memory and the memory card
(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).
(Yes , No)

Format

If you use a memory card used with cameras from
different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one
formatted on a computer, your camera may read the
card incorrectly. Format the card before using it.

Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,

Reset

language, and video output settings will not be reset).
(Yes , No)

Date & Time

Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST).

Set the date and time and select a date format.
(dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, Off*)

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Item Description

Specify how to name files.

Resett : Set the file number to start from 0001 when
inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory
card, or deleting all files.

Seriest *: Set the file number to follow the previous
file number when inserting a new memory card,
formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.

File No.

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* Default

The default name of the first folder is 100SSCAM t
and the default name of the first file is SDC10001.
The file number increases one by one from t
SDC10001 to SDC19999.
The folder number increases one by one from t
100SSCAM to 999SSCAM.
The maximum number of files that can be stored in t
one folder is 9999.
The camera defines file names according to the t
Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.
If you change the names of files intentionally, the
camera may not play back the files.

Camera settings menu

Item Description

Set whether to display the date and time on your
photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)

The date and time will be displayed on the t

Imprint

bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow.
The date and time may not be printed on some t
printer models.
If you selectt Text in the
time will not be displayed.

Set the camera to automatically turn off when you
are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min,
10 min)

Auto Power Off

Your settings will not change after replacing the t
battery.
The camera will not automatically turn off when:t

* Default

Item Description

* Default

Set the video signal output according to your
region.

NTSCt *: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Mexico.

s

mode, the date and

Video Out

PAL t (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Norway.

AF Lamp

Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark
places. (Off,

On*)

Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung
HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV

it is connected to a computer or printer ­you are playing a slide show or videos ­you are recording a voice memo -

Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC)

remote control.

Ont *: Control the camera with an HDTV remote
control.

Offt : View files without using an HDTV remote
control.

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Camera settings menu

Item Description

Select a resolution when playing back files on an
HDTV with the HDMI cradle.
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/

HDMI Size

USB

PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)

If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution,
the HDTV automatically selects the next lower
resolution.

Set the function to use via a USB connection with a
computer or printer.

Autot *: Set your camera to select a USB mode
automatically.

Computert : Connect your camera to a computer
for transferring files.

Printert : Connect your camera to a printer for
printing files.

* Default

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Error messages

When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.

Error message Suggested remedies

Card Error

Card Locked

Turn off your camera and then turn it on again.t
Remove your memory card and insert it again.t
Format your memory card. (p. t 82)

Unlock the memory card.

DCF Full Error

File Error

Low Battery

Low Light

Memory Full

No Image File

File names do not match the DCF standard.
Transfer the files on the memory card to your
computer and format the card. (p. 82)

Delete the damaged file or contact a service
center.

Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.

Turn on the flash. (p. 41)

Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory
card.

Take photos or insert a memory card that has
some photos.

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Camera maintenance

Cleaning your camera

Camera lens and display

Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with
a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.

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Camera body

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t
solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.
Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t
cover.

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Camera maintenance

About memory cards

Memory cards you can use

You can use SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High
Capacity), or MMC (Multimedia Card) memory cards.

Terminal

Write-protect switch

Label (front)

You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect
switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or
slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when shooting.

Appendixes

Memory card capacity

The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes
or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB
SD card:

Super

Size

Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS

fine

142 274 389 - -

162 302 426 - -

195 355 509 - -

P
h
o

t

o

s

195 355 509 - -

204 361 518 - -

327 547 764 - -

514 774 1028 - -

840 1104 1387 - -

1420 1612 1807 - -

Approx.

Approx.

49 min

Approx.

12’ 22’’

Approx.

13’ 57’’

Approx.

24min

Approx.

70 min

22 min

Approx.

25 min

Approx.

46 min

Approx.

91 min

*

V

i

d

e

o

s

----

----

---

* The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom.

Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Camera maintenance

About the battery

Use only Samsung-approved batteries.

Battery specifications

Mode

Type

Cell capacity

Voltage

Charging time
(when the camera is switched off)

SLB-11A

Lithium-ion battery

1,130 mAh

3.8 V

Approx. 190 min

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Battery life

Shooting time /
Number of photos

Approx. 140 min/

Photos

Approx. 280 photos

Videos

Approx. 130 min

The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ t
depending on actual usage.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording t
time.

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Shooting conditions
(when the battery is fully charged)

This is measured under the following
conditions: in the

a

mode, 12M

resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.

1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take
a single shot, and zoom in or out.

2. Set the flash option to Off, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.

3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.
Then turn off the camera for
1 minute.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.

Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution
and 30 fps.

Camera maintenance

Notes about charging the battery

If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted t
correctly.

Turn off your camera when charging.t
Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 t

minutes.
Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. t

Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.
If the indicator light blinks in red or does not illuminate, reconnect the t

cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
If you charge the battery when it is warm, the indicator light may turn t

orange. Charging will start when the battery cools down.

Notes about charging with a computer connected

Use only the provided USB cable.t
The battery may not be charged when:t

you use a USB hub ­other USB devices are connected to your computer ­you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your ­computer
the USB port of your computer does not support the power output ­standard (5 V, 500 mA)

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89

Before contacting a service center

If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.

Situation Suggested remedies

Make sure that the battery is inserted.t

Cannot turn on the
camera

The power turns off
suddenly

The camera is losing
battery power quickly

Make sure that the battery is inserted t
correctly.

Charge the battery.t

Charge the battery.t
Your camera may be in Power save t

mode. (p. 81)
The camera may turn off to prevent the t

memory card from being damaged due
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.

The battery may lose power more quickly t
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep
the battery warm by putting it into your
pocket.

Using the flash or recording videos t
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
if needed.

Batteries are consumable parts that must t
be replaced over time. Get a new battery
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.

Appendixes

Situation Suggested remedies

There is no space on the memory card. t
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new
card.

Format the memory card. (p. t 82)
The memory card is defective. Get a new t

Cannot take photos

The camera freezes

The flash does not
work

The flash fires
unexpectedly

memory card.
The memory card is locked. Unlock the t

card. (p. 85)
Make sure that the camera is switched t

on.
Charge the battery.t
Make sure that the battery is inserted t

correctly.

Remove the battery and insert it again.

The flash option may be set to t Off.
(p. 41)

You cannot use the flash in the t

v

, or some s modes.

The flash may fire due to static electricity.
This is not a malfunction of the camera.

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d

,

Before contacting a service center

Situation Suggested remedies

The date and time are
incorrect

The display or buttons
do not work

The memory card has
an error

Set the date and time in the display settings
menu.

Remove the battery and insert it again.

The memory card has not been reset.
Format the card. (p. 82)

If you change the name of a file, your
camera may not play the file (the name of

Cannot play back files

the file should meet the DCF standard). If
you encounter this situation, play back files
on your computer.

If the subject is out of focus, the photo t
may be blurry. Select the appropriate
focus according to your distance from

The photo is blurry

your subject. (p. 44)
Make sure that the subject is within range t

of the flash. (p. 93)
Make sure that the lens is clean. If not, t

clean the lens. (p. 86)

Appendixes

Situation Suggested remedies

The colors in the photo
do not match the
actual scene

An incorrect white balance can create
unrealistic color. Select the proper white
balance option to suit the light source.
(p. 51)

Your photo is overexposed.

Adjust the exposure value. (p. t 50)

The photo is too bright

Adjust the aperture value or the shutter t
speed. (p. 31)

Turn off the flash. (p. t 41)
Adjust the ISO speed. (p. t 43)

Your photo is underexposed.

Adjust the exposure value. (p. t 50)

The photo is too dark

Adjust the aperture value or the shutter t
speed. (p. 31)

Turn on the flash. (p. t 41)
Adjust the ISO speed. (p. t 43)

The wide-angle lens may create distortions

The photo is distorted

on the image. This is the normal feature of
the wide-angle lens.

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Before contacting a service center

Situation Suggested remedies

Make sure that the camera is correctly t

The TV does not
display your photos

connected to the external monitor with
the A/V cable.

Make sure that your memory card t
contains photos.

Make sure that the USB cable is t

Your computer does
not recognize your
camera

connected correctly.
Make sure that your camera is switched t

on.
Make sure that you are using a t

supported operating system.

Your computer
disconnects the
camera while
transferring files

The file transmission may be interrupted by
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
and connect it again.

Appendixes

Situation Suggested remedies

The codec installed in your computer may
not be compatible with the video files you
want to play. Use QuickTime
install Codec Pack Full.

Using QuickTimet

1. Install QuickTime
supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)).

2. Play videos using QuickTime

Your computer cannot
play videos

Using Codec Pack Fullt

1. Install the latest version of Codec
Pack Full.

2. Play videos using the media player
(Media Player Classic or Windows
Media Player 11 recommended).

Install QuickTimet
Codec Pack Full on Windows XP SP2
or later.
Depending on your computer t
environment, the video playback may be
intermittent.

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®

Player or

®

Player 7.5

®

Player 7.5 which

®

Player.

®

Player 7.5 or K-Lite

Camera specifications

Image sensor

Type 1/2.33" (Approx. 1.09 cm) CCD

Effective pixels Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels

Total pixels Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels

Lens

Focal length

F-stop range F2.8 (W) - F5.8 (T)

Digital zoom

Display

Type AMOLED

Feature 3.0" (7.62 cm), hVGA+ (518,400 dots)

Focusing

Type

Range

Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 4.3 - 21.5 mm
(35 mm film equivalent: 24 - 120 mm)

t

Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X
Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size)t

TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Selection AF,
Manual Focus)

Wide (W) Tele (T)

Normal 40 cm - infinity 80 cm - infinity

Macro 5 cm - 40 cm 50 cm - 80 cm

Auto Macro 5 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity

Manual 5 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity

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Shutter speed

t

Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.t
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec.t
Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.t
Firework: 4 sec.t

Exposure

Control

Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted

Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps)

ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Flash

Mode Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix

Range

EVC ±1EV (1/2 steps)

Recharging time Approx. 5 sec.

Shake reduction

DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) +
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]

Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE,
Manual Exposure

t

Wide: 0.3 m - 5.2 m (ISO Auto)
Tele: 0.5 m - 2.5 m (ISO Auto)t

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Camera specifications

Effect

•

Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,

Shooting mode

White Balance

Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,
Custom Set, Colour Temperature

Shooting

Photos

Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB

•

Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation

•

Modes: Smart Auto (Macro, Macro Text, White,
Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Night Portrait,
Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait), Auto,
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual,
User, DUAL IS, Movie, Scene (Beauty Shot, Night,
Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close Up,
Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow,
Frame Guide)

•

Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
Timer: Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer, •

Remote

Appendixes

•

Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min)
Stereo recording with volume control and mute in •

zooming

•

Size: 1280 x 720 High Quality, 1280 x 720
Standard Quality, 640 x 480, 320 x 240

•

Videos

Playback

Type

Edit Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust

Effect

Voice recording

•

Voice Recording (Max 10 hours)
Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)•
Stereo recording•

Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS
Voice: Off, On•
OIS: On, Off•
Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, •

Still image capture, Time trimming

•

Effect: Photo Style Selector

Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,
Movie clip, Smart Album

Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,

•

Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB

•

Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch,
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise

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Camera specifications

Storage

Media

File format

Image size

•

Internal memory: Approx. 76 MB
External memory (Optional)•

SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed) -
SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) -
MMC Plus (up to 2 GB guaranteed, -
4 bit 20 MHz)

Internal memory capacity may not match these
specifications.

•

Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
PictBridge 1.0

•

Video: MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC))
Audio: WAV•

For 1GB SD

Super fine Fine Normal

4000 x 3000 142 274 389

3984 x 2656 162 302 426

3968 x 2232 195 355 509

2976 x 2976 195 355 509

3264 x 2448 204 361 518

2592 x 1944 327 547 764

2048 x 1536 514 774 1028

1920 x 1080 840 1104 1387

1024 x 768 1420 1612 1807

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.

Appendixes

Interface

Digital output
connector

USB 2.0 (34 pin)

Audio output Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone)

•

Video output

DC power input
connector

AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
HDMI 1.2: NTSC, PAL (selectable)•

34 pin, 4.4 V

Power source

Rechargeable
battery

The power source may differ depending on your region.

Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

97 x 61 x 21 mm

Weight

160 g (without battery and memory card)

Operating temperature

0 - 40˚ C

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Camera specifications

Operating humidity

5 - 85 %

Software

®

Samsung Master, QuickTime

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Player 7.5, Adobe Reader

Appendixes

96

FCC notice

NOTE:t

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

- Reorientate, or relocate, the receiving antenna.

- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.

CAUTION:t

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Appendixes

Declaration of Conformity t

Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Model No. : Samsung TL320

Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ

Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Samsung Eco-mark

It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to
effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental
friendly product activities to the consumers. The
mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on
development of environmental conscious products.

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Index

A

ACB 50, 68

Adjusting

Brightness 68
Contrast

in Playback mode 68
in Shooting mode 57

Saturation

In Playback mode 68
in Shooting mode 57

Sharpness 57

Adobe Reader 72

AF Lamp 83

AF Sound 81

Anynet+ 83

Aperture Priority mode 32

Aperture value 31

Auto Contrast Balance
(ACB) 50, 68

Auto mode 20

B

Battery

Charging 89
Life 88
Specifications 88

Battery gauge 15

Beauty Shot mode 28

Blink detection 49

Burst

Auto Exposure Bracket
(AEB) 55

Continous 55
Motion capture 55

C

Camera shake 23

Capturing an image 65

Cleaning

Body 86
Display 86
Lens 86

D

Date and time 82

Deleting files 61

Digital Image Stabilization 27

Digital zoom 21

Disconnecting the device 74

Display brightness 81

Display type 18

DPOF 69

Dual IS mode 27

E

Editing 66

Enlarging 63

Error messages 85

Exposure 50

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F

Face detection

Blink Detection 49
Normal 47
Self-portrait 48
Smile Shot 48

Facial brightness 28

Facial imperfections 28

Flash

Auto 42
Fill in 42
Off 41
Red-eye 42
Red-eye Fix 42
Slow Sync 42

Focus area

Center AF 46
Multi AF 46
Selection AF 46

Index

Focus distance

Auto Macro 44
Macro 44
Manual Focus 44
Normal (AF) 44

Frame guide 29

Frame rate 35

Function button 13

Function description 81

G

Grid lines 18, 81

H

Half-pressing 6

HDTV 70

I

Icons 14

Imprint 83

ISO speed 43

L

Light source
(White balance) 51

M

Macro 44

Maintenance 86

Manual mode 33

Memory card

Capacity 87
MMC 87
SD 87
SDHC 87

MENU button 13

Metering

Center-weighted 51
Multi 51
Spot 51

Mini dashboard 15

Motion timer 40

Movie mode 35

Muting

Camera 15
Video 35

N

Navigation button 13

O

Optical Image Stabilization
(OIS) 22, 27

P

Photo quality 38

Photo styles 56

Playback button 13, 15

Playback mode 59

Printing photos 78

Print order 69

Program mode 30

Protecting files 61

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99

Q

QuickTime Player 72

Quick View 81

R

Recording

Video 35
Voice memo 36

Recycle bin 62

Red-eye 41

Reset 82

Resizing 66

Resolution

Photo 38
Video 38

RGB tone

in Playback mode 67
in Shooting mode 56

Rotating 66