User’s Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
Instructions Getting to know your camera ƈ Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in Application software CD-ROM. (p.66) Take a picture. (p.14) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.67) Check the camera’s power Check the camera’s power.
Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ƈ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. ƈ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Contents READY ƃSystem chart 4 5 ƃIdentification of features 5 ƈFront & Top 6 ƈBack & Bottom 7 ƈBottom / 5-function button 7 ƈCradle(Optional) 8 ƈSelf-timer lamp 8 ƈCamera Status Lamp 8 ƈMode icon 8 ƃConnecting to a Power Source 8 ƈUsing the batteries 9 ƃInserting the memory card ƃInstructions on how to use the memory card 10 ƃWhen Using the Camera for the First Time 12 RECORDING ƃLCD monitor indicator 13 14 ƃStarting the recording mode 14 ƈHow to use the AUTO mode ƈHow to use the PROGRAM mode 14 ƈHow to u
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 centre. System Requirements < Included items > Camera case DPOF compatible printer (see p.46) User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.65) Computer (see p.67) PictBridge compatible printer(see p.49) SD memory card/MMC (see p.
Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Power button Strap eyelet Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone ŝ5Ş
Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD monitor E (Effects) button +/-, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 5 function button Tripod ŝ6Ş USB / AV connection terminal Cradle connector
Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Cradle(Optional) ƈ You can recharge your rechargeable battery(SBP-2524), transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle.
Identification of features ƈ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Blinking Blinking Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. ƈ Mode icon Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode setting.
Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage ƃ When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. ƃ Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. ƃ Low temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life. ƃ Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.
Instructions on how to use the memory card ƃ Be sure to format the memory card (see p.55) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. ƃ Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. ƃ 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.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ƃ Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. ƈ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards. Card pins Write protect switch Label [ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ] The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted.
When Using the Camera for the First Time ƈ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. ƈWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language and battery type before using this camera. ƃ Setting up the date, time and date type 1.
LCD monitor indicator ƈ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ڹ ؋ ؊ ؉ ں ڻ ڼ ؈ ڽ ؆ ؇ ۇ ھ ڿ ۆ ۀ ۅ ہ ۃ ۂ ۄ [Image & Full Status] No. Description 1 Recording mode 2 Battery 3 Aperture Value / Shutter Speed Icons Description 4 Continuous shot Icons p.33 5 Flash p.21~23 6 Self-timer p.23 7 Macro p.20~21 8 Metering p.
Starting the recording mode ƈ How to use the AUTO mode ( ) 1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.9). As this camera has a 20MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card. 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4.
Starting the recording mode ƈ How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
Starting the recording mode ƈ Night / Portrait / Children mode Rotate the mode dial to select a desired mode. Each mode suit the following environment. - Night mode : Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions - Portrait mode : To take a picture of a person - Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children ƈ How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.
Starting the recording mode ƈ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour) 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max : 1 hour) allows.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ƈ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. ZOOM W / T button ƃ If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. POWER button ƃ Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. ƃ If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 54 for more information about the auto power off function.
ZOOM W / T button ƃ WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE INFORMATION : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Voice recording( ) / Voice memo( ) / UP button ƈ While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 17 for more information about the voice recording.
Macro( ) / Down button Flash ( ƈ Available focusing method, by recording mode (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto macro O X O O O X O O X O X X SCENE O X X O X X O O X ū X X X O X ū X X ū X X O X X ū X X O X X Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lock ƈ To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. ƃ Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2.
Flash ( ) / Left button INFORMATION ƃ If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move until the second flash fires. ƃ Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. ƃ Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 6 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.
Flash ( ) / Left button Self-timer ( ƃ Available flash mode, by recording mode X X O X X X X X X X X X X O X O O X X O O X X X X X X X X X O O X X X X X X X O X X X X O X O X X X X X X X X X O O O O O O O O O O O X O X Self-timer( ) / Right button ƈ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
MENU / OK button E (Effect) button ƈ MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
Special Effect : Colour Special Effect : Preset focus frames ƈ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images 1. Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode. 2. Select the ( ) menu tab by pressing the Left / Right button. Normal [Still image mode] ƈ You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2.
Special Effect : Preset focus frames ƃ Moving and changing the focus frame You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. 1. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 2. Press the + / - button. 3. The colour of focus frame turns white. Press the Up / Down / Left / Right button to moves the focus frame position. 4. To select the focus frame position, press the + / - button again and you can take a picture.
Special Effect : Composite shooting INFORMATION ƃ You can use the flash button, self-timer button, macro button, voice memo button and the Zoom W / T button during the composite shooting. ƃ If you press the Play mode button or press the Voice recording button twice during the composite shots, each camera working mode is executed. When the Menu or E button is pressed, a confirmation window will display. The images captured before will be deleted.
Special Effect : Photo Frame + / - button ƈYou can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the menu by pressing the Left / Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button. - Photoframe Main menu Sub menu RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 WHITE BALANCE AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM.
+ / - button ƈ ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. ƈ White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. ƃ Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( ). The ISO menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired ISO sensitivity value.
+ / - button ƃ Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press the SHUTTER button. 3. Your custom white balance value is stored.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings ƈ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. SIZE (Still image) SIZE (Movie clip) QUALITY FRAME RATE METERING SHOOTING SHARPNESS OSD INFORMATION Camera working mode Page p.16 ſ Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Size Quality / Frame rate ƈ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Still image mode Mode Movie clip mode Icon Size 2592X 2272X 2048X 1600X 1024X 640X 640X 320X 160X 1944 480 240 120 1704 1536 SIZE 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] 1200 768 480 ƈYou can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality.
Metering ƈ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] : Exposure will be calculated based on an METERING average of the available light in the image Multi area. However, the calculation will be Spor biased towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for general use. [Spot] : Only the rectangular area in the centre of [ PROGRAM mode ] the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
Sharpness ƈ You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. OSD (On Screen Display) information SHARPNESS Soft Normal Vivid [ PROGRAM mode ] Sub menu Soft Normal Vivid Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp.
Starting play mode ƈIf the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. ƈIf the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. ƈIf you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. ƈYou can turn the power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode.
Starting play mode ƃPlaying back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded voice file and press the Play & Pause button ( ) to play back a PLAY: recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice file, while playing it back, press the play & pause button again. - To resume playback of the voice file, press the play & pause button. - To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the LEFT button.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ƈIn Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button ƃYou can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. ƃThumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected. 3.
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button ƃThe maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA Maximum enlargement rate X10.1 X8.9 X8.0 X6.3 X4.0 X2.5 ƃTrimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. Trimming? 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and No Yes press the enlargement button. Confirm:OK 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3.
Play & Pause ( ) / Down button ƈIn Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows: - If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing In Stop mode : Plays a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip. During playback : Temporarily stops playback.