Samsung WB5500 User Manual

Getting to Know your cameraInstructions

Use this camera in the following order.

Setting up the application software

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera's power

Check [Removable Disk]

To use this camera with a PC, install the application software ﬁ rst. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program.

Take a picture. (p.22)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.

Open Windows’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

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If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center.

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Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.

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Keep this manual in a safe place.

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If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

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The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change

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without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries.

All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

For Open Source License information, refer to the “OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.

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Danger

Warning

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may

result in ﬁ re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service center.

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Please do not use this product in close proximity to ﬂ ammable or

explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

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Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do

not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

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Do not insert or drop metallic or inﬂ ammable foreign objects into

the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

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Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk

of electric shock.

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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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Do not use the ﬂ ash in close proximity to people or animals.

Positioning the ﬂ ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.

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For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach

of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.

- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

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Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it

may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.

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Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high tem-

peratures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a ﬁ re.

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When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a ﬁ re. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

Caution Contents

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

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Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in ﬁ re or injury.

- Use battery with the correct speciﬁ cation for the camera.

- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in ﬁ re.

- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

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Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a

long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

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Do not ﬁ re the ﬂ ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do

not touch the ﬂ ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

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Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using

the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

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Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an

unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

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Avoid obstructing the lens or the ﬂ ash when you capture an image.

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When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience

the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature.

- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the color may differ from the subject.

- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the LCD monitor.

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Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving

magnetic strip cards near the case.

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Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This carries a high risk of computer malfunction.

READY

RECORDING

007 System chart

007 Package Contents 007 Sold Separately

008 Identification of features

008 Front & Top 009 Back 011 Bottom 011 Smart dial 012 Self-timer lamp 012 Camera Status Lamp 012 Mode icon

013 Connecting to a Power Source 016 Inserting the memory card 017 Instructions on how to use the memory

card 019 When using the camera for the first time 020 LCD monitor indicator 021 How to use the menu

022 Starting the recording mode

022 Selecting modes 023 How to use the Smart Auto mode 024 How to use the Program mode 024 How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority

mode 025 How to use the Manual mode 025 How to use the User Setting shooting

mode 026 How to use the Nightscene modes 026 How to use the Beauty Shot mode 027 How to use the Scene modes

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Contents

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028 How to use the Movie clip mode

Recording HD (High Deﬁ nition) movie clips

029 029 Recording the movie clip without sound

030 Things to Watch Out for When Taking

Pictures 031 Focus lock 031 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 031 POWER button 032 SHUTTER button 032 Zoom W/T Lever 034 Diopter adjustment lever 034 AEL/Image protection button 034 Flash pop-up button 035 Exposure compensation button 035 EVF/LCD button 036 MENU button 037 OK/AF point button 037 Info (DISP) / Up button 038 Macro / Down button 041 Flash / Left button 043 Self-timer / Right button 044 Shooting

045 How to Enable Functions Using the MENU

Button 046 White balance 048 Fine-tuning the white balance 048 ISO 049 Face Detection

SETUP

052 Smart FR Edit 053 Face Tone 053 Face Retouch 053 Photo Size / Movie Size 054 Quality / Frame rate 054 Smart Range 055 Metering 055 Drive mode 056 Setting AEB area 056 Auto Focus type 057 Flash Intensity 057 Photo Style Selector 058 Smart Filter 059 Image Adjust 060 Image Stabilization 061 Key mapping 061 Voice Memo 062 Voice Recording 063 Setting movie recording 063 Setting user mode 064 Distortion compensation 064 Movie clip frame stabiliser 064 Smart Scene Detection

065 Sound menu 065 Sound

065 Volume 065 Beep Sound 065 Shutter sound 065 Start up sound 065 AF sound

066 Setup menu

Contents

066 Display

066 Setting the Grid Line 066 Function Description 066 Start up image 067 Display Bright 067 Quick view 067 Display Save

068 Settings

068 Formatting a memory 068 Initialization 068 Language 069 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type 069 Time Zone 069 File name 070 Imprinting the recording date 070 Auto power off 071 Auto Focus lamp 071 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 072 HDMI Size 073 Selecting Video out type 073 Setting the USB

074 Starting play mode

PLAY

074 Playing back a still image 074 Playing back a movie clip 075 Movie clip capture function 075 On camera movie trimming 075 Playing back a recorded voice 075 Playing back a voice memo

076 LCD monitor Indicator 077

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

077 Play mode button 077 Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever

077 Smart Album

080 Info (DISP) / Up button 080 Play & Pause / OK button 081 Left / Right / Down / MENU button 081 Delete button 082 Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor

084 Edit

084 Resize 085 Rotating an image 085 Photo Style Selector 086 Smart Filter 087 Image Adjust

089 View 089 Starting the Multi Slide Show

089 Start the Multi Slide Show 090 Selecting Images 090 Setting play interval 091 Setting Background Music 091 Conﬁ gure Multi Slide show effects

091 File Options

091 Deleting images 092 Protecting images 093 Face List Edit 093 Voice memo

094 DPOF 096 Copy To Card

097 PictBridge

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Contents

098 PictBridge : Picture Selection 098 PictBridge : Print Setting 099 PictBridge : Reset 099 Important notes 101 Warning indicator 102 Before contacting a service center 104 Specifications

SOFTWARE

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107 Transferring files to your computer

(for Windows)

107 For Windows users

111 Transferring files to your computer

(for Mac)

111 For Mac users

113 Using the Samsung RAW Converter

114 Correcting the exposure 115 Handling the JPEG/TIFF ﬁ les as you edit

RAW ﬁ les 115 Saving the RAW ﬁ les into JPEG or TIFF

format

116 FAQ

System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.

Package Contents

Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter / USB cable Neck strap (see p.10)

Lens cap / Lens cap strap

(see p.10)

Sold Separately

SD/SDHC memory card

(see p.16)

Software CD

(User manual included)

AV cable Battery charger HDMI cable

Quick Start Manual

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Identiﬁ cation of features

Front & Top

Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom)

Self-timer lamp

Flash pop-up button

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AF Lamp/

Microphone

(p.34)

Lens

Shutter button

Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail)

Built-in ﬂ ash (p.34)

Diopter adjustment lever (p.34)

Hook for neck strap (p.10)

Speaker

HDMI port

USB and A/V port

Identification of features

Back

Electronic Viewﬁ nder (EVF)

(p.36)

Mode Dial

POWER button

LCD monitor

Video shooting button

EVF/LCD button

(p.35)

MENU button

Play mode button

Smart dial (p.11)

Hook for neck strap

AE lock/image protection button (p.34)

Exposure compensation button (p.35)

OK/AF point button (p.37)

Fn / Delete button

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Identification of features

Ŷ Attaching the neck strap

Attach the neck strap as shown below.

Ensure that the neck strap is attached correctly, or the camera may fall.

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Ŷ Attaching a lens cap to the camera

1. Insert the lens cap string into the hole in the lens cap.

2. Attach the lens cap to the neck strap.

3. Attach the lens cap as shown in the image.

Identification of features

Bottom

Battery chamber

cover lever

Push the battery chamber cover lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery chamber cover.

Battery chamber

Memory card slot

Tripod socket

Battery chamber cover

Battery holder

Smart dial

Ŷ When pressing the Smart Dial

• Move UP/DOWN /LEFT/RIGHT

• Execute options in the shooting mode: Change the display

Change the timer option

Change the close-up shooting option

Change the ﬂ ash option

Ŷ When turning the Smart Dial

• Move option or menu

• Adjust the shutter speed, aperture value,

exposure value and set the automatic exposure bracketing (AEB) area in the shooting mode.

• Search ﬁ les in the playback mode.

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Identification of features

Self-timer lamp

Icon Status Description

- For the ﬁ rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second

Blinking

intervals.

- For the ﬁ nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at

0.25-second intervals.

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at

0.25-second intervals.

A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.

Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

Power on

After taking a picture

When ﬂ ash battery is charging

When the USB cable is inserted to a PC

Transmitting Data with a PC

When the USB cable is inserted into a printer

When the printer is printing

When the AF activates

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The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture

The lamp blinks

The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)

The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

The lamp blinks

The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)

The lamp blinks (The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)

Mode icon

Refer to page 22 for more information about the camera mode setting.

MODE Smart Auto Program

ICON

MODE

ICON

MODE

ICON

MODE

ICON

MODE Close Up Text Sunset Dawn

ICON

MODE Backlight Fireworks

ICON

Manual User Night

Beauty Shot Scene Movie

SCENE

Frame Guide

Portrait Children Landscape

Beach & Snow

Aperture. Shutter

Priority

Connecting to a Power Source

You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-11A supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

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SLB-11A rechargeable battery Speciﬁ cation

Model SLB-11A

Type Lithium lon

Capacity 1130mAh

Voltage 3.8V

harging time

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Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-11A

Battery life /

Number of images

Still image

These ﬁ gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions

Approx. 120 MIN / Approx. 240 shots

Movie Approx. 120 MIN

Approximately 200 Minutes

Conditions

Using the fully charged battery, Default settings, Program mode, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using the ﬂ ash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then powering it off for 1 minute.

Using the fully charged battery 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate

and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.

Important information about battery usage.

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When camera is not in use, turn off the power.

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Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.

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Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.

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Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.

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During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.

Ŷ Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an

AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the AC cable.

- Using an AC cable: Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable. It can be used as a power cable.

- Using a USB cable: Remove the AC adapter. You can download stored images to your PC (p.108) or supply the power to your camera through the USB cable.

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Connecting to a Power Source

Important information about USB cable usage.

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Use a USB cable with the correct speciﬁ cation.

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If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : connect the camera directly to the PC.

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If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time : remove other device.

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Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of computer.

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If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output standard (5V, 500mA), the battery may not be charged.

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How to charge the rechargeable battery

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Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.

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If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.

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If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery won’t be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

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Charging LED of the AC charger

Charging LED

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on

Charging error Orange LED is off or blinking

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If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.

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Do not use the ﬂ ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.

Connecting to a Power Source

When using the battery, please keep the following guidelines. Failure to do so may cause the generation of heat, fire, or explosion.

Ɣ If you ﬁ nd the battery shape distorted in size, try to contact a

service center. It may present physical dangers.

Ɣ Use only the recommended battery charger. Ɣ Do not place the product close to the ﬁ re device. Ɣ Do not insert the product into the microwave oven. Ɣ Do not place the product inside a car during the summer. Ɣ Do not place the product in a space with hot temperature and

high humidity range.

Ɣ Do not use the product for long time in the carpet, comforter, or

electronic mattress.

Ɣ Do not leave the product turned on where the air cannot be circu-

lated.

Ɣ Be careful about the battery slot not to be connected with

accessories like necklace, coin, key, watch, and so on.

Ɣ Use the 2nd Advanced Lithium Batteries with the guarantee

under the manufacturing company.

Ɣ Do not try to disassemble or perforate the product by using the

sharp pin.

Ɣ Do not give a hard pressure on the product. Ɣ Do not let the product fall down from the height, or do not give a

shock to the product.

Ɣ Do not exposure the product to the high temperature over 60°C

(140°F) degree.

Ɣ Do not exposure the product to the water or humidity. Ɣ Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,

ﬁ re or the like.

Guidelines of disposal

Ɣ Do not throw away the over used battery. Ɣ Destruction by ﬁ re is not allowed for disposal of battery. Ɣ The disposal instruction may differ depending on the nation or

the speciﬁ c region. Please follow the given method of disposal.

Guideline of recharging the battery

Ɣ Do not recharge the battery by using the different method other

than the user manual indicates. Failure to following the right instruction may cause the ﬁ re or the explosion.

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Connecting to a Power Source

Inserting the memory card

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Insert the battery as shown

- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -) direction is right.

- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force it. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.

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There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Battery

indicator

The battery is

Battery

fully charged

status

When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.

Low battery

capacity

(Prepare to

recharge or use

spare battery)

Low battery

capacity

(Prepare to

recharge or use

spare battery)

Battery empty.

(Recharge or

use spare bat-

tery)

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Insert the memory card as shown.

- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.

- Have the front label of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (Lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor).

- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

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Be sure to format the memory card (see p.68) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the ﬁ rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.

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Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.

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Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.

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The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

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Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic ﬁ elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.

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Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.

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Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.

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Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.

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During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.

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Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.

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Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.

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If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.

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Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

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It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. hard disks, CD etc.

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If there is insufﬁ cient memory available : A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.

Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is

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blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards.

Card pins

Write protect switch

Label

[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

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The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image ﬁ les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.

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Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture.

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When using a 1GB SD memory, the speciﬁ ed shooting capacity will be as follows. These ﬁ gures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

Recorded

image size

29 33 116 191 285

- - 131 215 321

- - 154 252 375

Still

image

Recorded

image size

Movie

clip

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

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- - 199 324 479

- - 311 502 733

- - 487 779 1113

- - 716 1113 1558

- - 1640 2397 3116

- 12'58'' 25'18''

- 41'31'' 01:38'30''

01:29'48'' 02:38'14'' 03:23'03''

The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total

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recording time.

When using the camera for the ﬁ rst time

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Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the ﬁ rst time.

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When the camera is turned on for the ﬁ rst time, a menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor to set date, time, time zone and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time, time zone and language. Set up the date, time, time zone and language before using this camera.

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Setting up the language

1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button.

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Setting up the Time Zone

1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by

Language :English

Time Zone :London

Date & Time :08/12/01

Back Set

Time Zone

English

한국어

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.

2. Press the Left/Right button to select the desired mode.

For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 69.

London [GMT +00:00] 2010/03/01 01:00 PM

Back DST

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Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by

Language :English

Time Zone :London

Date & Time :2010/03/01

yyyy mm dd

2010/ 03 / 01 13:00 Off

pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the OK button.

Back Set

Left/Right button : Selects world time/year/month/day/hour/

zminute/date type.

Up/Down button : Changes the value of each item.

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LCD monitor indicator

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The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.

[Image & Full Status]

No. Description Icons Page

1 Recording mode

Optical / Digital Zoom bar

/ Digital Zoom rate

Voice Memo

Number of available shots

remaining

Remaining time 00:00:00

Memory card icon /

Internal memory icon

020

00001

p. 22

p. 33

p. 61

p. 18

No. Description Icons Page

6 7 8

9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18 19

26 27

Battery p. 16

Flash p. 41

Self-timer p. 43

Macro p. 38

Smart Range p. 54

Photo Style Selector p. 57

Face Detection / Smart Filter p. 49/58

Camera shake compensation /

Without Sound

Date / Time

Camera shake Warning p. 30

Auto Focus Frame

Auto Focus type p. 56

Drive mode p. 55

Metering p. 55

Image Quality /

Frame Rate

Photo Size / Movie Size p. 53

ISO / Face Retouch

White Balance / Face Tone

Aperture Value/Shutter Speed/

Exposure compensation

Flash EVC p. 57

Locking the Exposure/Locking the Focus

Histogram p. 38

2010/03/01 PM 01:00

p. 60/63

p. 69

p. 56

p. 54

p. 48/53

p. 46/53

p. 24-25/

p. 61

How to use the menu

Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.

Shooting

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit Change

2. Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus.

White Balance

WB Fine-tuning

ISO

Face Detection

Smart FR Edit

Photo Size

Quality

White Balance

Shooting

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit Change

WB Fine-tuning

ISO

Face Detection

Smart FR Edit

Photo Size

Voice

Quality

Press the

Up or Down

button.

Volume

Beep Sound

Shooting

Shutter Sound

Sound

Start Sound

Display

AF Sound

Settings

Exit Change

Press the

Up or Down

button.

3. Use the left or right button to select a sub menu.

Volume

Beep Sound

Shooting

Shutter Sound

Sound

Start Sound

Display

AF Sound

Settings

Exit Change

Press the

Left or Right

button.

Volume :Medium

Beep Sound :1

Shutter Sound :1

Start Sound :Off

AF Sound :On

Exit Back

Press the

Left or Right

button.

4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.

Grid Line

Function Description

Shooting

Start Image

Sound

Display Brightness

Display

Quick View

Settings

Power Save

Exit Change

Volume :Medium

Beep Sound :1

Shutter Sound :1

Start Sound :Off

AF Sound :On

Back Set

Off

Low

Medium

High

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Starting the recording mode

Selecting modes

Ŷ Shooting modes

You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera.

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How to use the mode dial

Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.

Manual

User1

Select point

User2

Night

Beauty Shot

Aperture. Shutter Priority

Program

Smart Auto

Movie

Scene

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Smart Auto

Program

Aperture. Shutter Priority

Manual

User

Night

Beauty Shot

Scene

Movie

The appropriate option can be set automatically for a shooting scene by recognizing shooting scenes.

Various shooting options can be set manually.

Aperture values or shutter speed can be set manually.

Various shooting options, including the shutter speed and the aperture values, can be set manually.

Frequently used shooting options can be preset.

This mode can be used at night or in poor lighting conditions.

The skin tone of a subject can be corrected.

The appropriate options for shooting scenes are preset per scene.

Movies can be recorded.

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How to use the Smart Auto mode ( )

The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1. Select Smart Auto mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the

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default settings will be used.

Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a

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portrait mode depending on the subject’s position or lighting.

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on

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shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.

The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the ﬂ ash is set

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to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking the shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time.

Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod mode

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depending on the subject’s movement.

Each scene is recognized in the following conditions;

[Landscape] (

[White] ( ) : When shooting a white background

[Nights] (

[Night Portrait] ( ) : When shooting people in a dark outdoor

[Backlight] (

[Backlight Portrait]

[Portrait] ( ) : When shooting a portrait

[Macro] ( ) : When shooting close-ups

[Macro Text] (

[Tripod] ( ) : When shooting a subject that doesn’t

[Action] (

[Sunset] (

[Blue Sky] (

) : When shooting outdoor scenes

) : When shooting the nighttime scenes

place

) : When shooting a backlit scenery without

a portrait

( ) : When shooting a backlit portrait

) : When shooting texts in a close focus

move for a certain time after the camera is mounted on the tripod (available only when the camera recognizes it as nighttime)

) : When shooting a subject making

frequent movements

) : When shooting sunset

) : When shooting blue sky

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[Natural Green] ( ) : When shooting nature such as forest

[Macro Color] (

[Macro Portrait] (

and leaves

) : When shooting close-up shot for the

subject with various colors

) : When shooting close-up portrait shot

How to use the Program mode ( )

Selecting the Smart Auto mode will conﬁ gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually conﬁ gure all functions.

1. Select the Program mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Press the Menu button to conﬁ gure advanced functions.

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How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority mode ( )

When the user conﬁ gures the aperture value or shutter speed, an ap- propriate aperture value or shutter speed is conﬁ gured automatically. When the user conﬁ gures an aperture value, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically. When the user selects the shutter speed, the camera selects an aperture value for optimal exposure.

1. Select the Aperture. Shutter Priority mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Select an aperture value or shutter speed by turning the Smart Dial. An "

" icon will appear on the

selected item.

3. Select the aperture value or shutter speed by pressing the left or right button and then adjust a desired value by turning the Smart Dial.

4. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

5. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

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How to use the Manual mode ( )

The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1. Select the Manual mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Select an aperture value or shutter speed by turning the Smart Dial. An " " icon will appear on the selected item.

3. Select the aperture value or shutter speed by pressing the left or right button and then adjust a desired value by turning the Smart Dial.

4. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

5. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

How to use the User Setting shooting mode ( )

The user’s own shooting mode can be used by saving the shooting options which are conﬁ gured in the [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] and [Manual] modes. See page 63 to see how to set the User mode.

1. Set a User setting mode (User 1, User 2) by turning the Mode Dial. (p.22)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

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How to use the Nightscene modes ( )

Select this mode at night or in low light conditions.

1. Select the Nightscene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

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How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( )

Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections.

1. Select the Beauty Shot mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Press the Up/Down button in [Shooting] menu to select [Face Tone] or [Face Retouch].

3. Press the Left/Right button to select a

desired level of [Face Tone] or [Face Retouch] features. And then press the OK button.

4. Press the Shutter button to capture

images.

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How to use the Scene modes ( )

Use the menu to easily conﬁ gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the Scene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Press the Left/Right button to select the desired mode.

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button to capture an

image.

To change the Scene mode, press the MENU button and select a desired scene menu.

Frame Guide

This mode is appropriate for taking pictures with pre-composed scenes.

Scene

Shooting

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit Change

Frame Guide

Portrait

Children

Landscape

Close Up

Tex t

Sunset

The scene modes are listed below.

[Frame Guide] ( ) : Use this mode when you want someone

else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose.

[Portrait] ( ) : To take a picture of a person.

[Children] (

) : To take a picture of fast moving

objects, for example, children.

[Landscape] (

[Close Up] (

) : To take pictures of distant scenery.

) : Close-up shooting for small objects such

as plants and insects.

[Text] (

[Sunset] (

[Dawn] (

[Backlight] (

) : Use this mode to shoot a document.

) : For taking pictures of sunsets.

) : Daybreak scenes.

) :

Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.

[Fireworks] ( ) : Firework scenes.

[Beach & Snow] (

) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape

scenes.

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How to use the [Frame Guide] mode

Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose.

1. Take a picture from the angle you

choose.

- A guide appears around the sides

of the picture.

Guide

2. Then another person can take the

picture by aligning the edge of the picture to be taken with the guide framing the sides of the window.

Cancel Frame : OK

How to use the Movie clip mode ( )

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (maximum 20 minutes at once) of the memory capacity allows.

1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

The user can shoot movies when

pressing the movie shooting button in the shooting mode. When the user presses the movie shooting button once more, the function for shooting a movie is disabled.

Movie clip size and type are listed below. – Movie clip size: 1280X720HQ, 640x480, 320x240

– Movie clip ﬁ le type: H.264(MPEG4.AVC) – Frame Rate: 60FPS, 30FPS, 15FPS

Select [Zoom Mute] from the recording menu during video recording to disable the recording of zoom sound.

(1280X720HQ are the settings for recording high-quality videos.)

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Recording HD (High Deﬁ nition) movie clips

You can record HD (High Deﬁ nition) movie clips. (1280X720HQ, 30 fps) H.264(MPEG4.AVC) is a standard for the digital video codec. It supports a high quality movie clip in a small ﬁ le size.

1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial. (p.22)

2. Press the Fn button to set the resolution to [1280x720 HQ].

3. Press the Shutter button to record video for the available recording time.

What is H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC)?

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With its high-compression rate and the small ﬁ le size, it is a standard for the digital video codec. It supports the recording functions in a high resolution.

1280x720 HQ

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Recording the movie clip without sound

You can record the movie clip without sound.

Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for MOVIE mode.

4. Press the Menu button.

5. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Movie] menu and press the Right button.

6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button.

7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button.

8. Press the OK bu tton. You can record a movie without sound.

See p.63 for further details.

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