USER MANUAL HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 4MB/s (Class 4) or above.
Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability • • • • • • • • The product is water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof. The product’s dust-proof and water-proof performance complies with IP68. This product is available for general underwater recording in the sea, a river, or a lake. The product is water-proof to a depth of 5m (about 16.4 ft.) for about 1 hour. If you exceed the depth or time limit, the water-proof functionality is not guaranteed. The product is shock-proof to a height of 2m (about 6.56 ft.).
Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Before using the product under/near water • Make sure to remove sand, hair, and other foreign substances from the product, and keep the lens glass clean. • If you find foreign substances or water around the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover, wipe it off with a soft, clean cloth that leaves no fabric dust. Even a very small amount of a foreign substance may cause damage or let water enter the product.
Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Using the product under/near water • Do not use the product in water depths exceeding 5m (about 16.4 ft.). • Do not use the product underwater for longer than 1 hour. • Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover or USB plug cover underwater. • Do not use the product in hot water, such as a hot spring. • Do not expose the product to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. - Do not jump or dive into water holding the product.
Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near water After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour. 1 3 Immerse the product in clean water for 2~3 minutes, and then gently shake it in the water to rinse it. Dry the product completely in a well ventilated and shaded area. • Hold the product with the cleaned part facing down, and then gently shake the product.
Before reading this user manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Safety Icon About this user manual Meaning Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Product. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the product and keep it handy for future reference. Should your product fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 87~95 There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.
Before reading this user manual Before using this product Notes regarding trademarks • This product records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. • You can play back and edit the video recorded by the product on a personal computer using the internal software of this product. • Please note that this product is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording an important video, make a trial recording.
Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions fully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Using the product at temperatures over 60 ˚C (140 ˚F) may result in fire. Do not store the product in a high temperature location for a long period of time. Otherwise, battery inside the product may overheat and explode. Do not allow water, metal, or inflammable material to enter the product.
Safety information WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. If the USB plug gets hot or the product produces an abnormal sound or smell when charging or when sending data, unplug the USB plug immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is risk of fire or personal injury. Don’t disassemble or attempt to repair the USB plug or the product. There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, you can cause unevenness in the display. Do not drop or expose the product or its accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This can cause the product or its accessories to malfunction or cause personal injury.
Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not wipe the product body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the surface could deteriorate. Do not use the product near a TV or radio. It can cause distortion on the TV screen or interference on the radio. Do not use the product near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors.
Contents Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ........................ii Basic reco rding/playback ............................... 34 Before reading this user manual ........................................... 2 Basic recording ................................................................... 35 Safety information ................................................................. 4 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT ........................... 15 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...........................
Contents Back Lig ht .............................................................................. 56 Face D etection ....................................................................... 57 Anti-Shake (DIS) ..................................................................... 58 Default Set ............................................................................. 75 Language ............................................................................... 75 Using with other devices ................
Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready 1 STEP 2: Record with your product Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • You can use commercially available micro SD, micro SDHC, or micro SDXC memory cards with this product. LCD screen Zoom (T/W) button Power ( ) button OK (REC) button 2 Charge the battery fully.
Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. 1 2 Using Underwater mode The product provides general water-proof performance which enables underwater recording in seas, rivers, and lakes. Enable the underwater mode to record clear videos under water.
Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Using the Intelli-studio programme built into your product, you can import videos/photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family. For details, see pages 78~83 You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1 Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode.
Quick start guide 2 STEP 5: Delete videos or photos Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio programme. • You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date, etc. If the product’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Save videos and photos to your computer, and then delete the videos or photos you’ve saved to your computer from the product’s storage media.
Getting Started Learn your product’s layout, indicators, and basic operations. Getting to know the product ............................................... 15 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT ........................... 15 LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................... 16 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS .................................... 18 Getting ready to start recording .......................................... 22 CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................
Getting to know the product Check your accessories WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT Your new product comes with the the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre.
Getting to know the product LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left 1 LCD screen 2 Zoom (T / W) button 3 OK (REC) button 4 Display ( 5 Mode ( 6 MENU button 7 My Clip ( 8 Power ( 10 9 Underwater ( 11 10 Playback ( 12 11 Share ( 12 Delete ( ) button 13 CHG (Charging) indicator 14 Strap hook 15 Internal speaker 1 2 8 3 4 9 5 6 7 13 14 15 Getting started 16 ) button / ) button ) button ) button ) button ) / Photo capture button ) / Pause button
Getting to know the product Front/Right/Bottom 1 9 10 2 11 12 1 Internal microphone 2 Lens 3 Cover (Built-in USB plug) 4 Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug) 5 Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug) 6 Built-in USB plug 7 Built-in USB open lever 13 8 Tripod receptacle 14 9 HDMI jack 10 Memory card slot 11 RESET button 12 Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack) 3 13 Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack) 4 14 Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack) 5 Be careful not to cover the
Getting to know the product IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only. • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode.
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the photo recording mode.
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode.
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode.
Getting ready to start recording CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery for this product is built into the product. • Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your product. • You can charge the battery with the built-in USB plug. 2 1 1 2 1 Press the [Power ( 2 Slide and open the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow to pop out the built-in USB plug, as shown in the figure. • When you press the [USB open] lever sideways, the USB plug will pop out if the built-in USB plug cover is open.
Getting ready to start recording Battery level display CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. The battery level display shows the amount of power remaining in the battery. [579Min] STBY To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
Getting ready to start recording Available running time for the battery Charging time Mode About the battery Approx. 270min. (Use the built-in USB plug) Continuous recording time Playback time 1080/25p Approx. 120 min. Approx. 180 min. 720/25p Approx. 130 min. Approx. 200 min. Resolution • Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery. • Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.
Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) 2 1 To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure above. 1 Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the [Open/Close] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure above.
Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards • You can use micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC cards with this product. We recommend you use a micro SDHC card. This product supports micro SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with micro SD cards bigger than 2GB. • MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
Getting ready to start recording This product supports micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards! Using the memory card adaptor The data storage speed may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system. This product uses micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC memory cards. To use a memory card directly with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor. • SLC (Single Level Cell) system: faster write speed enabled.
Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY 1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos.
Basic operation of the product TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the [Power ( button. )] SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the product for the first time. 1 Press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the product. • When you turn on your product for the first time, the Date/ Time Set screen appears.
Basic operation of the product SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the [Mode ( / )] button: Video recording mode Photo recording mode. • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator appears. USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY ( )/ UNDERWATER ( )/ OK ( REC) BU TTON The functions of the [Zoom (T / W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )/ OK (REC)] buttons vary according to the operation mode you are using.
Basic operation of the product Recording mode Button Video recording mode Playback mode Photo recording mode T Digital zoom (telephoto) ¬page 41 Digital zoom (telephoto) ¬page 41 W Digital zoom (wide-angle) ¬page 41 Digital zoom (wide-angle) ¬page 41 Display ¬page 32 Display ¬page 32 OK (REC) Underwater mode ¬page 40 Underwater mode ¬page 40 Video recording start/stop ¬page 35 Photo capturing ¬page 39 Getting started Button Video playback mode (Single view) T lncreases the volume ¬page 4
Basic operation of the product SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE USING THE FLOATING BUMPER (HMX-W350 ONLY) You can display or hide on-screen information. When you put the product into the included floating bumper, the product - with the floating bumper - will float on water. You can record confidently knowing that the product will not sink, even if you accidently drop or release it while recording under water. In addition, the product with the floating bumper can withstand strong shocks.
Basic operation of the product 2 USING THE STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the product from being dropped. Press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( Settings. • The settings menu appears. )] button to select Settings Storage Info File No : Date/Time Set Menu 3 SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. The product retains the language setting even when you turn it off.
Basic recording/playback Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and how to play back them. Basic recording ................................................................... 35 RECORDING VIDEOS ............................................................. 35 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING .............. 37 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) ............................................................................ 38 RECORDING PHOTOS .......................
Basic recording 3 RECORDING VIDEOS Set the resolution you want before recording. ¬page 53 To stop recording, press the [OK (REC)] button again. Recording Pause/Resume • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode. ¬page 30 The product allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. Press the [Share ( )] button to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Basic recording • If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. • Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. • Do not turn off the product or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.
Basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING 2 Your product can capture photos without interrupting video recording. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode. ¬page 30 While recording the video, frame the scene you want to )] button. photograph, and then press the [Playback ( • This product records the photo image without a shutter sound. • You can capture up to 5 photos during video recording.
Basic recording TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) 3 To stop recording, press the [OK (REC)] button again. Understanding My Clip function Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording, and then enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a long video. My Clip ( ) My Clip ( ) My Clip ( ) During a video recording You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a video. ¬page 45 1 Press the [OK (REC)] button.
Basic recording 2 RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 53 Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the [OK (REC)] button. • The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the photo recording mode. ¬page 30 Do not turn off the product or remove the memory card while it is accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.
Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance. This product automatically detects the recording conditions when you align a subject in the LCD screen and optimises the product settings. A scene icon that matches the conditions appears on the LCD screen.
Basic recording T : Telephoto ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the [Zoom (T/W)] button. T : Record an enlarged image (telephoto) W : Record a wide area (wide-angle) To zoom in ( T ) Press the [ Zoom (T) ] button. (telephoto) • The distant subject is gradually magnified. • The product provides the following zoom magnification: W : Wide-angle • Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes • • • • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted. The product selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. You can display video or photo thumbnails using the Play Mode menu.
Basic playback 2 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview the recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a video directly. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30 Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the desired video, and then press the [OK (REC)] button. • The product plays back the video you selected and the onscreen indicators appear briefly.
Basic playback Slow motion playback Various playback operations 1 Playback/Pause 1 2 Playback and pause alternate when you press the [OK (REC)] button during playback. Press the [Share ( )] button to return to the thumbnail index view. During pause, press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( to make the video go reverse/forward slowly. )] button 0:00:00/0:00:55 100-0001 Search playback 1 2 During playback, press and hold the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button for reverse search/forward search.
Basic playback 2 PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video. Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol ( ), and then press the [My Clip ( )] button. • The product plays back the tagged scenes sequentially. 0:00:00/0:00:55 • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30 100-0001 Multi View 3 1 Set Play Mode to Video.
Basic playback TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING PLAYBACK 3 Press the [My Clip ( playback. )] button at each great moment during • The product tags the scene as My Clip ( ). You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as My Clip ( ). • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30 4 To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the [Share ( )] button.
Basic playback CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO 3 Press the [Playback ( )] button when the video scene you want to capture as a photo appears. • The captured photo is recorded in JPEG format. 4 To return to thumbnail index view while playing back, use the [Share ( )] button. You can capture photos from a video during video playback. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode.
Basic playback 2 VIEWING PHOTOS You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a photo directly. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬page 30 Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select the desired photo, and then press the [OK (REC)] button. • The product displays the photo you selected in full screen view and the on-screen indicators appear briefly.
Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 2 You can magnify a playback image using the [OK (REC)] button on the product. Adjust the magnification with the [OK (REC)] button. • The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the centre of the image. • You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0. x1.5 • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode.
Advanced recording/playback Learn how to record and play back videos/photos with various functions. Using the menu items ......................................................... 51 HANDLING MENUS ................................................................ 51 MENU ITEMS ......................................................................... 52 Advanced recording ............................................................ 53 Video Resolution .........................................................
Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS 1 The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [MENU] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu screen appears. 2 Press the [Display ( )/Underwater ( )] button to select Video Resolution. (The Video Resolution function is used here as an example.) Press the [Mode ( ¬page 30 / )] button to set the video recording mode.
Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.
Advanced recording Video Resolution Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. Press the [Mode ( ¬page 30 / )] button to set the video recording mode. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Video Resolution. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Zoom (T/W)] button J [OK (REC)] button. )/Underwater ( )] Press the [Mode ( ¬page 30 / )] button to set the photo recording mode.
Advanced recording White Balance Submenu items The colour of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the colour of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance. • Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to the recording conditions. • Daylight ( ): Use outdoors in normal daylight. Adjusts the white balance according to outdoor lighting conditions.
Advanced recording Smart Filter Smart Filter Examples By applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create unique images. Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode. ¬page 30 1 2 Normal Vignetting Fish-Eye Retro Classic Negative Dazzle Noir Western )/Underwater ( )] Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Smart Filter.
Advanced recording Back Light Cases where you would typically use the Back Light function: When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. • • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode. ¬page 30 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Back Light. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Zoom (T/W)] button J [OK (REC)] button.
Advanced recording Face Detection Example of the Face detection mode When you set the Face detection mode to On, the face detection frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below. The product can detect up to three faces. Your product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimal settings and records faces more vividly. [579Min] Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode.
Advanced recording Anti-Shake (DIS) Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases • When recording while walking or in a moving car. • When recording with the zoom function. • When recording subjects of a small size. Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabiliser) function to compensate for unstable images caused by the slight shaking that can occur when you hold the product by hand. Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode.
Advanced playback Play Mode Submenu items When you select Play Mode, you can then select to display either videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of these playback modes before playback. Press the [Playback ( 1 • Video: Your product displays videos in the thumbnail index view. • Photo: Your product displays photos in the thumbnail index view. )] button to set playback mode. ¬page 30 Videos and photos thumbnail index view Video Press the [MENU] button J Play Mode.
Advanced playback 4 Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC)] • If you selected All Files, the product deletes all the files in storage media, except for those that are protected. • If you selected Select Files, the product deletes the files you selected. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬page 30 • Set Play Mode to Video or Photo. ¬page 59 1 Select Yes with the [Display ( button.
Advanced playback 3 Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory. Press the [Zoom (T/W)/Display ( )/Underwater ( )] buttons, and then the [OK (REC)] button to select each file you want to protect. A ( ) indicator appears on the files you selected. After you have selected all the files you want to protect, press the [MENU] button. Protect • Insert a memory card.
Advanced playback 4 Delete My Clip You can delete My Clip tags from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Delete My Clip. )/Underwater ( )/Underwater ( )] Submenu items • Select Files: Deletes the My Clip tags from the selected videos. • All Files: Deletes the My Clip tags from all videos. Delete My Clip Select Files Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered. All Files You can also delete My Clip tags in the video single view.
Advanced playback 4 Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site. Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Share Mark. )/Underwater ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC)] • If you selected All On, the indicator ( ) appears on all files. ) disappears from all share • If you selected All Off, the indicator ( marked files. • If you selected Select Files, the indicator ( ) appears on the files you selected for share mark. • Insert a memory card.
Advanced playback Smart BGM Smart BGM Option You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in the video is loud, the background music will be decreased naturally. On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is quiet, the background music will be increased naturally. You can play back a video with background music. The Smart BGM Option lets you select the music that will play. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set playback mode.
Advanced playback To delete the external songs in the memory card Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II) You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card, as well as the sounds in the Smart BGM Option function of the product. You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Prepare external songs for background music.
Advanced playback Slide Show File Info You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. You can see the image information for photos and videos. • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬page 30 • Set Play Mode to Photo. ¬page 59 • Insert a memory card. ¬page 25 • Press the [Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬page 30 • Set Play Mode to Video or Photo. ¬page 59 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Slide Show.
Other settings Refer to items to configure your product settings. Other settings ...................................................................... 68 SETTING MENU ITEMS........................................................... 68 Storage Info ............................................................................ 68 File No ................................................................................... 69 Date/Time Set ........................................................................
Other settings SETTING MENU ITEMS Storage Info For operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Storage Info displays the storage information. You can view the used memory space, available memory space, and available recordable time.
Other settings File No Date/Time Set The product assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded. Use File No. to continue or reset the current file number sequence. Set the current date and time so the product can record them correctly. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. 2 Press the [Zoom (T / W)] button J File No J [OK (REC)] button. 3 Select the desired submenu item with the [Zoom (T / W)] button J [OK (REC)] button.
Other settings Date/Time Display LCD Brightness You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. Before you use the Date/Time Display function, you must set the date and time. ¬page 69 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. )/Underwater ( )] 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings.
Other settings Auto LCD Off Beep Sound To reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a period of time. You can set the beep sound on or off. If you hear a beep sound when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. 2 Press the [Zoom (T / W)] button J Auto LCD Off J [OK (REC)] button.
Other settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off You can turn the shutter sound on or off. To save battery power, you can set the Auto Power Off function to 5 Min. This setting turns off the product if there is no operation for five minutes. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. 2 Press the [Zoom (T / W)] button J Shutter Sound J [OK (REC)] button. 3 Select the desired submenu item with the [Zoom (T / W)] button J [OK (REC)] button.
Other settings PC Software Video Out Your product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set PC Software on, you can use this PC software to download and edit videos and photos by connecting the built-in USB plug of the product to your PC. TV colour systems differ depending on the country or region. Set the video output signal according to the TV colour system of the connected video equipment. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings.
Other settings • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged. The storage media can be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. • If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again. Format The Format function configures storage media and prepares it for recording.
Other settings Default Set Language You can initialise (reset) your product settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory). You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages. 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. )] 1 Press the [MENU] button J [Display ( button J Settings. 2 Press the [Zoom (T / W)] button J Default Set J [OK (REC)] button. 2 Press the [Zoom (T / W)] button J Language J [OK (REC)] button.
Using with other devices Learn how to connect your product to a TV or computer. Connecting to a TV.............................................................. 77 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI ............ 77 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN.................................................... 77 Using with a Windows computer ........................................ 78 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............ 78 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME...................................
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This product supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio • Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV. • Insert a memory card.
Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the functions listed below by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built-in USB plug, and then using the Intelli-studio software built into your product. System requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use the internal editing software (Intelli-studio): Items Main functions • Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions. - Playing back recorded videos or photos.
Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME 3 Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm. • If you do not want to save any new files, select No. Step 1. Connecting the USB plug 1 Set PC Software to On. ¬page 73 • This is the default setting.
Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No. Description 1 Menu items. 2 Display files in the selected folder. 3 Switch to Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to Video edit mode. 5 Switch to Share mode. 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. 0 7 Select a file type.
Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intellistudio application. 1 In Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected. 2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back. • You can view file information by moving the mouse over the file.
Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online 4 Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share. 2 Click Share ( ) on the Intelli-studio browser. • The selected files appear in the sharing window. Click Upload to start uploading. • A pop-up window appears.
Using with a Windows computer Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press [Share ( )] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [Share ( product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB plug. )] button while your STEP 1 STEP 3 On the product, select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the [Share ( )] button. ¬page 63 Repeat for each video you want to upload. • The Share mark ( ) appears on each video.
Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 4 The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are stored in different folders. You can transfer or copy recorded data from the product to a Windows computer by connecting the product’s built-in USB plug to the computer’s USB port. Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off. ¬page 73 Photos Videos Setting folder 2 Insert a memory card.
Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is shown below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 • HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. • The video recorded by using the smart filter function has the SDV_###.MP4 name format. • The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file.
Appendixes Get information about error messages, maintenance, and specifications. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 87 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES .............................. 87 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS ............................................... 90 Additional information ......................................................... 96 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 96 USING YOUR PRODUCT ABROAD ......
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery Message Meaning Action The battery is almost discharged. • Charge the battery by attaching the product to a PC using the built-in USB plug.
Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Meaning Action Not Supported Format • This product cannot play back files because it The memory card may have been formatted by does not support your memory card formatting. another device and may still have existing images on • Format the card using the product or replace the it. card with a card formatted correctly. Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this product. • Replace the memory card with a recommended card.
Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Meaning Action • Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. • Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete unneeded files. • Change to another card which has enough free space. • Set File No to Reset. • Format the storage media. The number of photo files is full. Cannot take a photo. - The number of photo files has reached 9,999. No more can be stored on the card. The card has reached maximum capacity. No more files can be stored.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these solutions do not resolve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The product does not turn on. • The internal battery may be discharged. Charge the battery. The power turns off automatically. • Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the product turns off automatically (Auto Power Off). To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.
Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the [OK (REC)] button does not start recording. • Press the [Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. ¬page 30 • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. • The internal temperature of your product is unusually high. Turn off your product and let it cool off for ten minutes in a cool place. • Your product is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Troubleshooting Recording Symptom You don’t hear the beep sound. Explanation/Solution • Set Beep Sound to On. ¬page 71 • The beep sound is temporarily turned off while recording videos. • When the micro HDMI cable is connected to the product, the Beep Sound is not available. There is a time difference between the point where you press the [OK (REC)] button and the point where the recorded video starts/ stops.
Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution The image is out of focus. • This product has no user-adjustable focus control function. • The minimum focal length between the product and the subject is about 20 cm. Record the subject at more than the minimum focal length. Playback on your product Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback (playback/pause) function does not • Image files recorded using another device may not play back on your product. work.
Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognise your product. • Disconnect the built-in USB plug of the product from the PC, restart the PC, and then reconnect product correctly. Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC. • You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your product. Install or run the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio).
Troubleshooting Underwater handling Symptom Explanation/Solution The subject on the LCD screen is not clear under water. • Set the underwater mode to On. ¬page 40 • Check if there are stains or foreign substances on the lens. Water gets into the product. • Turn the power off and then contact Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect.
Additional information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Cautions when storing • To clean the lens Use a air brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue. - Mould may form if the lens is not cleaned regularly. - If the lens looks dim, turn off the product and leave it off for about 1 hour.
Additional information When there is dew condensation, put the product aside for a while before using • What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a product is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the product, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on or in your product, it may cause the product to malfunction or damage the product when you turn the power on.
Additional information HOW TO USE ARM BAND : BASED ON LEFTARM USE (HMX-W350 ONLY) 1 Insert and loop the velcro strip (from opposite end to the logo) through the left ring (viewed from the rear side of the holder) as shown below and fasten it. 2 Adjust the anti-slip ring as shown below, to prevent getting loose. 3 Insert and loop the other end of the strip from behind the holder ring, and fasten the velcro. Loosen the band enough before wearing, and adjust it to fit appropriately.
Additional information 2 HOW TO USE CHEST BAND (HMX-W350 ONLY) Buckle the right shoulder band with the chest band to connect each other, and then put it on your right arm. Attaching the holder onto the chest band 1 Insert and loop each end of the band through holder rings as shown below, and fasten the velcro. 2 Adjust the anti-slip ring as shown below, to prevent getting loose. Check if the chest band is unbuckled before putting on.
Additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) F. No (F-Number) A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The F-number defines the ratio of the focal length to the size of the lens aperture (focal length/diameter of lens aperture). The smaller the F-number, the larger the lens aperture and the greater the amount of light that reaches the product’s sensor. Generally, smaller F-numbers provide brighter images.
Specifications Model name System LCD screen Connectors General HMX-W300BP/HMX-W300RP/HMX-W300YP/HMX-W350BP/HMX-W350RP/HMX-W350YP Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length Size/dot number LCD screen method HDMI output USB output Dust-proof/Water-proof specification Power source Power source type Power consumption (Recording) Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage media External dimensions (W
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)- in our products.