This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Health and safety information Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire. Avoid interference with pacemakers. Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research.
Health and safety information Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
Health and safety information Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera. This may cause your camera to malfunction. Avoid interference with other electronic devices. Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles.
Outline of the User Manual Basic functions Extended functions GPS Shooting options 70 Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode. Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV. • Wireless network • 61 Photos with geotagging can be taken or views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on the map.
Indicators used in this manual Shooting mode Icons used in this manual Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto Additional information Program Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Scene Magic Plus Wi-Fi [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information → The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step.
Expressions used in this manual Exposure (Brightness) The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. • Set the flash option to Photos have dust spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 74) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p.
Quick reference Capturing photos of people • mode > Beauty Shot 41 • mode > Picture in Picture 52 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) 74 • Face Detection 82 • Self-Portrait 83 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn 40 • Flash options 74 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 77 Capturing action photos • mode 45 • High-speed burst mode 90 • Precapture 91 • • • • • Adjusting the exposure (brightness) mode > HDR 54 ISO
Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 14 Extended functions .......................................................... 37 Unpacking ..................................................................... 15 Camera layout ............................................................... 16 Inserting the battery and memory card ........................ 19 Charging the battery and turning on your camera ....... 20 Charging the battery .........................
Contents GPS ................................................................................... 61 Using Face Detection . .................................................. 82 Detecting faces . .......................................................... 82 Capturing a self portrait shot . ........................................ 83 Capturing a smile shot .................................................. 83 Detecting eye blinking . .................................................
Contents Playback/Editing .............................................................. 97 Wireless network ............................................................ 127 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode . .............. 98 Starting Playback mode ................................................ 98 Viewing photos .......................................................... 104 Playing a video . ......................................................... 106 Editing a photo ........................
Contents Settings ........................................................................... 148 Settings menu ............................................................. 149 Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 149 Sound . ..................................................................... 150 Display ...................................................................... 150 Settings . ................................................................... 151 Appendixes ..
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera Rechargeable battery User Manual CD-ROM AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case HDMI cable A/V cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • The items included in the box may differ depending on the model.
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Mode dial (p. 18) POWER button Microphone Shutter button Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp GPS antenna* * Please avoid touching the antenna area while receiving the GPS signal. Lens Speaker Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.
Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Flash release Video Recording button Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, when the image is out of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery, or when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the batter
Camera layout Mode dial Icon Buttons Description Button Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. Press the Video Recording button to start recording a video. Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically. Rotate the Drive Lever to access burst options. Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter speed based on the aperture value you have set manually.
Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Slide the lock down to release the battery.
Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p.
Performing the initial setup When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. 1 4 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press [ ] or [ ]. Press [ / ] to select Home, and then press [ ]. • When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time zone. 5 Press [ [ ]. / ] to select a time zone, and then press • To set daylight-savings time, press [ ].
Performing the initial setup 6 Press [ ] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [ ] or [ ]. Date/Time Set Month Day Year Exit 9 Press [ [ ]. 10 Press [ [ ]. ] to select Date Type, and then press [ / Press [ Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Set Press [ press [ / / English London 01/01/2012 YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY ] to select an item. ]. ] to select a date type, and then press Hour Min • The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Using the Mode screen Select a Mode Screen by turning the mode dial, and then select a mode in the Mode Screen by selecting an icon. Selecting a Mode Screen No. In Shooting or Playback modes, turn the mode dial to display a Mode Screen. Description 1 2 Current Mode screen • Turn the mode dial to the left or right to go to another mode screen. Mode icons • Press [ / / / ] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [ ] to access the mode.
Using the Mode screen Icon Description Icon Beauty Shot: Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. (p. 41) Night: Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is recommended). (p. 40) Landscape: Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. (p. 40) Text: Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents. (p. 40) Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. (p. 40) Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise. (p.
Using the Mode screen Icon Description MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 132) Remote Viewfinder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your camera. (p. 133) Social Sharing: Upload photos or videos to file sharing websites. (p. 135) Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 137) SkyDrive: Upload photos or videos to a cloud server. (p.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [ ] or [ ]. Using [MENU] To select options, press [ button or press [ / / 1 2 Going back to the previous menu / In Shooting mode, press [ ], and then rotate the navigation ] or [ ]. Press [ ]. Rotate the navigation button or press [ to scroll to a menu or an option. Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. / / / ] or 3 Press [ ] again to go back to the previous menu. ] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Selecting options or menus 4 For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the navigation button or press [ select White Balance, and then press [ Rotate the mode dial to . / ] to ] or [ ]. Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Flash Smart Filter 2 Press [ Exit ]. 5 Photo Size Quality Move Rotate the navigation button or press [ White Balance option.
Selecting options or menus Using [Fn] You can access most shooting options quickly by pressing [ Some options, however, will not be not available. For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Press [ Press [ 5 Rotate the navigation button or press [ White Balance option. ]. • Without pressing [ ], you can directly select the desired option by turning the zoom button to the left/right. Back ].
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. Setting the display type About histograms You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below. Press [ ] repeatedly to change the display type. A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed in your photo.
Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 3 Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need. . 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 6 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. 7 Press [ • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. Align your subject in the frame. Press [ ] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, press [ ], and then select Yes.
Capturing photos Zooming Digital zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 21X Optical zoom and 4X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 84 times. You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Capturing photos Smart zoom Setting Smart zoom You can use 28X Smart zoom which lets you zoom in with less degradation of picture quality than the Optical zoom and Digital zoom. By using both the Smart zoom and Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 84 times. Optical range + Smart range 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → Smart Zoom. Select an option. Icon Description Off: The Smart zoom is deactivated. On: The Smart zoom is activated.
Capturing photos Reducing camera shake • The Image Stabilizer may not function properly when: ----- In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) or the Dual Image Stabilizer (DUAL IS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake. • Before correction 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select or • After correction • ]. • → Image Stabilizer. Select an option. Option Description Off The Image Stabilizer is deactivated.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option or Dual Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 34) • Select the DUAL IS option to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 34) When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.
Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: -- there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) -- the light source behind the subject is too bright -- the subject is shiny or reflective -- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds -- the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame • When you capture photos in low
Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.
Using the Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . Icon Description Align your subject in the frame. Portraits with backlighting • The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate Portraits scene icon appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Using the Smart Auto mode 3 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the mode. • Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. • The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject. mode if the subject is moving.
Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . Select a scene. Option Description Beach & Snow Reduce underexposure of subjects caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow. ]→ or ]. You can select any of the scenes listed.
Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to Select 7 8 Select Face Retouch. Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more imperfections. . . Face Tone Press [ ]. → Face Tone.
Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Set the desired options. (For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options" starting on page 70.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. Aperture value The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close, widening or narrowing the aperture, and controlling the amount of light that enters the camera.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Aperture Priority mode The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select . • To select another mode when the mode dial is set to press [ 3 . ], and then select , → a mode. 4 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 70.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select . • To select another mode when the mode dial is set to press [ 3 . ], and then select , → a mode. 4 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 70.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Manual mode The Manual mode allows you to adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select . • To select another mode when the mode dial is set to press [ 3 . ], and then select Press [ ], and then press [ / aperture value or shutter speed. → a mode. ] to select the , 4 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed. 5 Set options.
Using the Magic Plus mode In the Magic Plus mode, you can capture a photo or record a video with various effects. 6 Using the Panorama mode In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. Shooting a normal or 3D panoramic photo In Panorama mode, you can capture a normal or 3D panoramic photo. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Using the Magic Plus mode • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the • • • • • following: -- moving the camera too quickly or too slowly -- moving the camera too little to capture the next image -- moving the camera at irregular speeds -- shaking the camera -- changing the camera direction while capturing a photo -- shooting in dark places -- capturing moving subjects nearby -- shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing Selecting Panorama mode will disable
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Action Panorama mode In Action Panorama mode, you can capture and combine a series of photos of a moving subject. 8 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • If there is more than one moving subject, the camera may not recognize the correct subject. • If subjects are outside of the guide frame while capturing, the camera does not capture the movement of the subjects.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the 3D Shot mode Using the Magic Frame mode In 3D Shot mode, you can capture scenes with a 3D effect. In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Select . 1 2 3 . Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. Rotate the mode dial to Select . .
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Split Shot mode In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to Select . . Select a split style. 4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. 6 Press [ • Repeat steps 4 and 5 to capture the rest of the photos. • To recapture a photo, press [ ].
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Picture in Picture mode In Picture in Picture mode, you can capture or select a full-sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select Press [ ] to set the photo as the background image. • To recapture a background photo, press [ ]. . . • To set the final video size when inserting a video, press [ ], and then select video size.
Using the Magic Plus mode • When capturing background photos, the resolution is automatically Using the Artistic Brush mode • In Artistic Brush mode, you can capture a photo, and then view a video that shows how to apply the filter effect. • • • • • • • set to and all photos captured are saved. The final Picture-in-picture photos or videos are saved as one combined file and the inserted photos or videos are not saved separately.
Using the Magic Plus mode 4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Using the HDR mode • After capturing the photo, the video that shows how to apply the filter will begin automatically. In High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, your camera will automatically take several shots with various exposures and merge them into one photo in which the mid-tone is maximized by correcting both bright and dark areas.
Using the Magic Plus mode • The HDR effect may be affected by camera shake, lighting, • • • • • Using the Creative Movie Maker mode movement of the subject, and the shooting environment. You cannot use the flash when you use the HDR mode. It may take longer to save a photo using the HDR mode. When you use the HDR mode, the preview image on the screen and the captured photo may appear slightly larger than a photo captured without this effect.
Using the Magic Plus mode 9 Select image Select • If your camera does not have enough available memory to store the movie, you cannot select Creation Start. Delete files from the memory card to make more memory available. (p. 103) • If the pop-up message appears when you select Creation Start, select a smaller movie size in the Movie Size option. • The video rendering may take longer depending on the number and size of the selected files. • Press [ ] to cancel the video rendering.
Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record full HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T. • If you use a memory card with a slow write speed, the camera will not have the necessary processing speed to save videos properly.
Using the Movie mode Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. • Press [ • Press [ ] to pause while recording. ] to resume. • Captured images will be automatically resized, depending on the size of the recorded video. • You cannot capture still images while recording high-speed videos. • You cannot capture still images when you pause the video recording.
Using the Movie mode Recording high-speed videos You can record high-speed videos by setting frame rates. High-speed videos will be played in slow motion at 30 FPS, regardless of the frame rate of the video. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Rotate the drive lever to the up or down to select a frame rate. • Memory cards with slow write speeds do not support high-speed • Icon videos. • You cannot set Smart Filter effects or Smart Scene Detection mode when recording high-speed videos.
Using the Movie mode Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Icon Description In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected. Landscapes 1 2 3 4 5 Blue skies Rotate the mode dial to Press [ Sunsets . Forested areas ]. Select → Smart Scene Detection → On. Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode. 6 7 Align your subject in the frame. Press (Video recording) to start recording.
GPS Photos with geotagging can be taken or views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on the map. Some functions may not be available in some countries due to their national policies.
Using GPS You can geotag photos you take and then view the photos with shooting location information and a map of the surrounding area. Prior to using GPS, you should turn the GPS power on. Taking pictures with geotagging When the GPS function is turned on, location information is written on the photos. The camera can determine your location because it has a built-in GPS receiver. 1 2 Press [ Select ] in Shooting mode. and a desired setting.
Using GPS 4 Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode. Current location display Eiffel Tower Paris Checking the Shooting location on the map 1 Turn the mode dial to . • A shooting location of the most recent photo is marked on the map. • The location and direction of the marked photo are displayed on the left of the map. • When there is no photo, a map of the current location is provided. Paris 5 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Using GPS 3 Press [ ] to view a single photo. • Use the arrow keys to view other photos taken. Checking GPS status The GPS signal reception status can be determined by the colors in the Shooting mode. Icon Eiffel Tower Paris Description GPS signal reception is impossible. Searching for the GPS signal GPS signal reception is normal. Back Move • For GPS to operate properly, the Map data should be stored in the memory card.
Using GPS • When you take pictures in Geotag mode, the camera records • • • • • • • • • • • • • The camera uses WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984) for GPS. • The camera may not display location information even if it receives geotags using the High-speed or AE BKT shooting method. If the valid time elapses when you are taking pictures with the High-speed or AE BKT shooting method, the camera does not record geotags for the pictures taken after the valid time elapses.
Searching Surroundings You can search the surroundings of your current location or view POI information on the map. Checking the location with POI By using POI, you can view the location information, registered in the GPS data, for your location and the surrounding area. 1 Turn the mode dial to 2 Press [ 3 4 Move to the desired POI by pressing the arrow keys. 3 Press [ ] to set the destination. • The direction and distance from the current location to the selected POI are displayed.
Searching Surroundings Searching around a focused location 1 Move to the desired focus by pressing the arrow keys on the map screen. • Press [ 2 3 Press [ Press [ POI. ] to move back to the current location. ] → Search Near Focus. Using Live Landmark By pressing the Live Landmark button in Shooting mode, you can view the location of and information about the nearest POI on an augmented reality display. 1 on the location of focused POI.
Searching Surroundings Searching around the current location 1 Select [ • Live landmark information is not provided when: -- No GPS signal is received -- The GPS is turned off -- No map data are found • You can directly set the destination by pressing [ ] on the POI information screen. • The direction and distance to the destination may have an error due to a GPS error occurring from the surrounding buildings or a compass error occurring from a nearby magnetic field.
Searching Surroundings Using the compass You can check the direction of the position you want using a compass. 1 Press [ mode. Compass Calibration You may need to calibrate the compass if you wish to use Map View Mode or the Live Landmark function. Performing the calibration of the compass will provide a more accurate direction. ] to display the compass screen in Shooting Paris • The compass shows the orientation of your location. 2 Press [ Calibrate Compass ] to return to Shooting mode.
Shooting options Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution Setting the video resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Setting the photo resolution 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select → Movie Size. Select an option.
Selecting a resolution and quality Setting the photo quality Set the photo quality setting. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → Quality. Select an option. Icon Description Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality. Fine: Capture photos in high quality. Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.
Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ 3 ]. Press [Shutter] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed. Timer : Off • Press [Shutter] or [ ] to cancel the timer. • Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, the timer function may not be available. Back 2 Set Select an option. Icon Description Off: The timer is not active.
Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye Using the flash If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in “Using the flash.” Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 2 3 Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need.
Shooting in the dark Icon Description • Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject or background is dark. • Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance Red-eye: • The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect. • There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Fill in: • The flash always fires.
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the flash intensity Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective if: -- the subject is too close to the camera -- you set a high ISO sensitivity -- the exposure value is too big or too small Adjust the flash intensity to avoid over-exposed or under-exposed photos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need. In Shooting mode, press [ Select How to use the flash ]. Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need. → Flash.
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → ISO. Select an option.
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using macro Using auto focus Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option according to your distance from the subject. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ Select → Focus. Focus : Auto Focus (Normal) Back • Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos.
Changing the camera’s focus 3 Select an option. Icon Adjusting the focus distance manually Description Auto Focus (Normal): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. Farther than 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) away when you use the zoom. Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by adjusting the focus distance manually. Macro: Focus on a subject that is 4-31 in. (10-80 cm) from the camera. 5 -11.5 ft. (1.5 - 3.5 m) when you use the zoom. 1 2 3 4 5 Auto Macro: • Automatically focus on a subject farther than 4 in.
Changing the camera’s focus Focusing on a selected area Using tracking auto focus You can focus on an area that you have selected. Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [ Select Press [ Press [ press [ area. ]. → Focus Area → Selection AF. ] to return to Shooting mode. ], and then rotate the navigation button or / / / ] to move the frame to a desired 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Changing the camera’s focus • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the • • • • • center of the screen.
Using Face Detection If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
Using Face Detection Capturing a self portrait shot Capturing a smile shot Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready. The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [ Select Press [ ]. → Face Detection → Self-Portrait. ] to return to Shooting mode. Compose your shot with the lens facing you. When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
Using Face Detection Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession. The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite faces. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → Face Detection → Blink Detection. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Using Face Detection Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) 4 You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select When you are finished capturing the photos, the face list appears. • Your favorite faces are indicated with a ]. on the face list. • You can register up to 8 favorite faces. • The flash will not fire when you register a favorite face.
Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. 3 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases. Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. EV : 1 Back Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) 4 Press [ Set ] to save your settings.
Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option Selecting a White Balance setting The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source.
Adjusting brightness and color 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select or ]. Customizing preset White Balance options → White Balance. Select an option. Icon Description Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions. Daylight: For outdoor photos on a sunny day. Cloudy: For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → White Balance. or Scroll to a desired option. Press [ ]. Press [ / coordinates.
Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own White Balance Adjusting color temperature You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [ Select or ]. → White Balance. Scroll to Custom Set. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting mode, press [ Select or ].
Using burst modes It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press and hold [Shutter]. • While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures photos continuously.
Using burst modes Capturing photos in the Precapture mode Capturing bracketed photos In Precapture mode, the camera starts shooting before you even press the shutter all the way down. If you do not want to miss the first couple of important shots, simply use this mode and select the photo with the best results after shooting. You can use the automatic bracketing feature to capture multiple photos of the same subject with different setting values slightly modified, such as exposure or white balance.
Using burst modes Selecting a bracketing option 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → Bracket. Select a bracketing option. Rotate the navigation button to adjust the detail. • Adjust the color for the selected light source (white balance) or select an exposure value. 5 Press [ ] to save your settings.
Applying effects/Adjusting images Applying Smart Filter effects Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images. Available filters in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes Icon Description Normal: No effect Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Applying effects/Adjusting images Available filters in Movie mode Icon • If you select Miniature when recording a video, the miniature Description Normal: No effect • Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and strong color. • Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear. • Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone. • Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect. Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature.
Applying effects/Adjusting images Adjusting your photos Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ 4 ]. Rotate the navigation button or press [ each value. Contrast → Image Adjust. Select / ] to adjust Description - Decrease the color and brightness. + Increase the color and brightness. Select an option.
Reducing the sound of the zoom When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. The Audio Zoom function, in contrast, coordinates the loudness of the recorded sound with the in/out movement of the zoom by linking the audio and the zoom ratio when you record a video. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select ]. → Voice. Select a Sound Alive option. Icon Description Audio Zoom: Turn on the Audio zoom function.
Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. Starting Playback mode Photo file information View photos or play videos stored in your camera. London 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the navigation button or press [ through files. ]. Histogram • The most recent file will be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent File Information file. • Press and hold [ / ] to scroll / ] to scroll through files quickly.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Video file information Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, press [ Select → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking. Select a face from the list, and then press [ Album ]. Edit Ranking Play Icon ].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting favorite faces Viewing files as a folder You can delete your favorite faces. 1 2 3 4 5 In Playback mode, press [ → Face List Edit → Delete. Select Select a face, and then press [ Press [ ]. Photos captured in a High-speed burst mode or in Precapture mode appear as a folder. 1 In Playback mode, press [ folder. / ] to scroll to a desired • The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder. ]. ].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files by category in Smart Album View files by category, such as file type, date, week, face, location or landmark. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left. Press [ 4 Scroll to a desired file, and then press [ file. 5 Rotate [Zoom] to the left to return to the normal view. It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album, change the category, or reorganize files. ]. Select Filter → a category.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Protecting files Viewing files as thumbnails Protect your files from accidental deletion. Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left to view thumbnails (3 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the left once or twice more to display more thumbnails (15 or 40 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the right to return to the previous view. 1 2 In Playback mode, press [ 3 Scroll to the file you want to protect, and then press [ ]. ]. → Protect → Select.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting files Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once. Select files to delete in Playback mode. Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. 1 2 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [ ]. When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. • When viewing files in Smart Album or thumbnails view, press [ ] to delete a file.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing photos To Description Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Move the enlarged area Press [ Trim the enlarged photo Press [ ], and then select Yes. (The trimmed photo will be saved as a new file. The original photo is retained in its original form.) Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to zoom out.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a slide show Viewing panoramic photos View photos captured in Panorama mode. 1 In Playback mode, rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to scroll to a desired panoramic photo. • The entire panoramic photo appears on the screen. 2 Press [ ]. • The camera automatically scrolls through the photo horizontally or vertically, depending on the direction you moved when capturing the photo. The camera then switches to Playback mode.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode * Default Option Description In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed segments as new files. • Set a scene change effect between photos. (Off, Calm*, Shine, Relax, Lively, Sweet) Effect • Select Off to cancel effects. 1 2 • When you use the Effect option, the interval between photos will be set to 3 seconds. Music Set background audio. 4 Select Start → Play.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Trimming a video Capturing an image from video 1 While viewing a video, press [ want the trimming to begin. 2 3 Rotate [Zoom] to the right, and then press [ 4 5 Press [ end. ] at the point where you ]. 1 While viewing a video, press [ want to capture an image. 2 Press [ ] at the point where you want the trimming to ] at the point where you ]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video.
Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. • Files in a folder can be individually edited within the folder. Panoramic or 3D files cannot be edited. Resizing photos Rotating a photo Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file.
Editing a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Icon Description Apply special effects to your photos. Oil Painting: Apply an oil painting effect. 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. Cartoon: Apply a cartoon painting effect. 2 3 Select Cross Filter: Add lines that radiate outward from bright objects to imitate the visual effect of a cross filter. → Smart Filter. Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. Select an effect.
Editing a photo Adjusting your photos Retouching faces Learn how to correct red-eye, adjust the skin tone, and adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution. Removing red-eye 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 3 Select Press [ 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 3 4 Select → Image Adjust → Red-eye Fix. → Image Adjust → Face Retouch. Press [ ].
Editing a photo Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adding noise to the photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 3 Select → Image Adjust. Select an adjusting option. Icon 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 3 Select Press [ → Image Adjust → Add Noise. ] to save. Description Brightness Creating a print order (DPOF) Contrast Select photos to print and save print options in the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
Editing a photo 3 Scroll to a photo you want to print, rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to select the number of copies, and then press [ ]. • If you select All, press [ copies, and then press [ / ]. ] to select the number of 4 5 Press [ 6 Scroll to a photo you want to print, rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to select the print size, and then press [ ]. Select ]. → DPOF → Size → Select. Printing photos as thumbnails Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once.
Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ 4 5 Turn off your camera and TV. Select ]. → Video Out. Select the video signal output for your country or region. (p. 153) 6 Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video source with the TV remote control. 7 Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV.
Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select 6 → HDMI Size. 7 Turn off your camera and HDTV.
Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV Viewing files on a 3D TV You can view photos captured in 3D Shot or 3D Panorama mode on a 3D TV. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select 6 • If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung 3D TV and you have turned on your camera's Anynet+ function, the 3D TV turns on automatically and displays the camera screen, while the camera automatically enters Playback mode.
Transferring files to your computer Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the camera to the PC. Transferring files to your Windows computer 3 Connecting the camera as a removable disk Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 1 2 Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your Mac computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) With Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar. 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops. 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen. 3 4 Click the pop-up message. 5 Remove the USB cable.
Transferring files to your computer 3 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. 4 5 Double-click the removable disk icon. Drag or save files to your computer.
Using the provided programs on your PC You can edit digital photos and videos in a variety of ways using the provided image editing programs. Programs contained on the CD are compatible only with Windows. Installing software Programs contained on the CD 1 2 Program Requirements Intelli-studio Edit photos and videos. Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. When the setup screen is appears, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
Using the provided programs on your PC Using Intelli-studio The Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For details, select Help → Help from the program toolbar. Requirements Item Requirements CPU Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.
Using the provided programs on your PC Using the Intelli-studio Interface • • • • You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support → Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar. Intelli-studio is compatible only with Windows. You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. Intelli-studio supports the following formats: -- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.
Using the provided programs on your PC No. Transferring files with Intelli-studio Description 1 Open menus. 2 Display files in the selected folder. 3 Switch to the Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to the Video edit mode. 5 Switch to the Sharing mode (to send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube). 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. 7 Select a file type. 8 View files in the selected folder on your computer. 9 Show or hide files on the connected camera.
Using the provided programs on your PC 3 4 Run Intelli-studio on your computer. Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. 5 Select a destination folder on your computer, and then select Yes. • New files stored on the camera will automatically transfer to the selected folder. • If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving new files will not appear.
Using the provided programs on your PC Using CMM (Creative Movie Maker) • For a laptop, the software may operate slowly due to the low-power CMM (Creative Movie Maker) allows you to make movies from captured still images easily and recorded videos with an easy-touse user interface. Also, it provides background features such as themes, music, and resolution so that you can create movies with features of your choice. design even if it meets the recommended specifications.
Using the provided programs on your PC Using Creative Movie Maker For details, select Help → Help from the program toolbar. 1 2 3 7 8 4 9 5 6 No. Description No. Description 1 Open menus. 6 PC Browser 2 Open/Save project. 7 Project name 3 Steps to create a Creative Movie. 8 Delete 4 Creation Box 9 Next step 5 Add images and videos.
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. Configuring print settings → USB → Printer. Select Press [ Turn on the printer, and then connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable. ] to configure print settings.
Wireless network Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a WLAN. You can also configure network settings. Connecting to a WLAN 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to Select , Press [ , , Icon Ad hoc AP . , or Secured AP . WPS AP Signal strength ], and then select Wi-Fi Setting. • In some modes, press [ ] or follow the on-screen instructions until the Wi-Fi Setting screen appears.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Using the login browser Setting network options You can enter your login information via the login browser when connecting to some APs, sharing sites, or cloud servers. 1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [ ]. 2 Select each option and enter the required information. Option Description Authentication Select a network authentication type. Data Encryption Select an encryption type.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tips • If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the • The quality of the network connection will be determined by • • • • • • • • • • the AP. The further the distance between your camera and the AP, the longer it will take to connect to the network. If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your camera, it may interrupt your connection.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Entering text Icon Learn how to enter text. The icons in the table below let you move the cursor, change the case, etc. Press [ / / / ] to move to a desired key, and then press [ ] to enter. Press [ ] to delete the last letter. Description Enter a space. Done Save the displayed text. View the entering text guide. • The keyboard supports the English alphabet only, regardless of the display language. • To move to Done directly, press [ ].
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone The camera can connect to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature via a WLAN. You can easily send photos or videos to your smart phone. • The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy S smart phones with the Android 2.2 OS or higher. If your smart phone uses the Android 2.1 OS, upgrade your smart phone to Android 2.2 or higher. This feature is also supported by the 7 and 10.1 inch Galaxy Tabs. This feature may be supported by other devices with Android 2.
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release The camera can connect to smart phones via a WLAN. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will display on the smart phone. • The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by Galaxy S smart phones with the Android 2.2 OS or higher. If your smart phone uses the Android 2.1 OS, upgrade your smart phone to Android 2.2 or higher. This feature is also supported by the 7 and 10.1 inch Galaxy Tabs.
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 5 On the smart phone, touch and hold 6 Release to focus. • The focus is automatically set to multi-AF. to capture the photo. • The photo will be saved in your camera. • Touch the photo in the bottom of the screen to save it to the smart phone. The photo will be resized to 640 X 360 size. • When you use this feature, the ideal distance between the camera and the smart phone may vary, depending on your surroundings.
Using photo or video sharing websites Upload your photos or videos to file sharing websites. Available websites will be displayed on your camera. Accessing a website 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to Select Uploading photos or videos 1 2 . . Select a website. 4 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login. Scroll to the files you want to upload, and then press [ ]. • You can select up to 20 files.
Using photo or video sharing websites • You can upload the photos with a resolution of less than 2M and the • • • • • • video files with a resolution of to the video sharing site regardless of the file size. If the selected photo resolution is higher than 2M, it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution. The method of uploading photos or videos may differ depending on the selected website.
Sending photos or videos via email You can change settings in the email menu, and send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. Changing email settings 6 In the email menu, you can store or change your personal information. You can also set or change the email password. For information about entering text, refer to "Entering text". (p. 131) Select the Email box, enter your email address, and then select Done. 7 Select Save to save your changes. • To delete your information, select Reset.
Sending photos or videos via email Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rotate the mode dial to Select Press [ You can send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. For information about entering text, refer to "Entering text". (p. 131) . . 1 2 3 ]. Select Change Password. Enter your current 4-digit password. Select . . Select the Sender box, enter your email address, and then select Done.
Sending photos or videos via email 6 Scroll to files to send, and then press [ ]. • Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully, errors with • You can select up to 20 files and the total size must be 10 MB or less. 7 8 Select Next. 9 Select Send. • • Select the Comment box, enter your comments, and then select Done. • • The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device and send the email.
Uploading photos to a cloud server You can upload your photos to SkyDrive. To upload photos, you must visit the Microsoft website and register before connecting your camera. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select . . • When you upload photos to SkyDrive, they will be resized to 2M while maintaining its aspect ratio. • If a pop-up message that prompts to you to create an account appears, select . • The camera will attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP.
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. The Auto Backup feature works only with the Windows OS. Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC 1 2 Install PC AutoBackup on your PC. (p. 119) Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Sending photos or videos to a PC 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select . . • You must configure the backup PC information to use the Auto Backup feature.
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos • If the PC supports the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature, you can turn on • • • • • • • • • • • the PC automatically by searching for the PC from your camera. (p. 146) When you connect the camera to the WLAN, select the AP that is connected to the PC. The camera will search for available access points even if you are connecting to the same access point again. If you turn off the camera or remove the battery while sending files, the file transfer will be interrupted.
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV TV Link is a technology for sharing media files between a camera and TV connected to the same AP device. With this technology, you can view your photos or videos on a widescreen TV. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Select 4 . . • If the guide message appears, press [ ]. • The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV • You can share up to 1,000 photos or videos. • On a TV screen, you can view only photos or videos captured with your camera. • The range of the wireless connection between your camera and a TV • • • • • • • • • • • may vary depending on the specifications of the AP. If the camera is connected to 2 TVs, playback may be slower. Photos or videos will be shared in their original sizes. You can use this feature only with TV Link-enabled TVs.
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct When the camera connects via a WLAN to a device that supports the Wi-Fi Direct function, you can send photos to the device. This feature may not be supported on some devices. 1 2 3 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option. On the camera, in Playback mode, scroll to a photo. Press [ ], and then select → Wi-Fi Direct. • When in the single image view, you can send only one photo at a time.
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature With the WOL feature, you can automatically turn on or wake up a PC with your camera. This feature has been available for Samsung desktop PCs for the last 5 years (not available for all-in-one PCs). Any changes to your PC’s BIOS settings other than the ones described below may damage your PC. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by your changing your PC’s BIOS settings.
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature Setting the PC to turn on 1 Turn on the PC and press F2 while the PC is booting. 2 3 4 5 6 Select Advanced tab → Power management Setup. • The BIOS setting menu will appear. 7 8 Select drivers related to network adapter. Click the Advanced tab, and then set the WOL menus. Select Resume on PME → Enabled. • You cannot use this feature across a firewall or if a security program has been installed. Press F10 to save your changes and continue booting.
Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. 3 Accessing the settings menu 1 2 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select an item. Select a menu. Volume Medium Start Sound Off Shutter Sound On Beep Sound On AF Sound On Exit Medium Volume ]. Start Sound Off Shutter Sound On Beep Sound On AF Sound On Exit 4 Move Select an option.
Settings menu Sound Display * Default * Default Item Description Item Description Volume Set the volume of all sounds. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Help Guide Display Display a brief description of an option a menu. (Off, On*) Start Sound Set to emit a sound when you turn on your camera. (Off*, On) Grid Line Select a guide to help you compose a scene. (Off*, 3 X 3, 2 X 2, Cross, Diagonal) Shutter Sound Set to emit a sound when you press the shutter button.
Settings menu * Default Item Description If you perform no operations for 60 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode. (Off, On*) Power Save • In Power save mode, press any button other than [POWER] to resume using the camera. Settings * Default Item Description Device Information See the Mac address and network certification number of your camera. Language Set a language for the display text. Time Zone Set the time zone for your location.
Settings menu * Default Item Description * Default Item Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. • Series*: Set the file number to resume from the previous file number when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. Set whether or not to display the date and time on captured photos.
Settings menu * Default Item Description * Default Item Description Video Out Set the video signal output for your region. • NTSC: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, ETC • PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, France, ETC USB Select the mode to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable.
Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Error message Suggested remedies DCF Full Error This message appears either when a file name on the memory card reached the last number of DCF standards or when the number of saved files exceeds 1,000. Transfer the files from the memory card to your computer and format the card. Then, open the Settings menu and select File No. → Reset. (p. 152) Device disconnected.
Error messages Error message Suggested remedies No Image File Capture photos or insert a memory card that contains some photos. Photo transfer failed. Network connection disconnected while transferring photos. Try turning on the TV Link feature again. Photo reception failed. The camera has failed to receive a photo from the sending camera. Ask the other person to send the file again. • The camera has failed to send a photo to the other camera. Try sending again. Transfer failed.
Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover.
Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Storing for extended period of time • When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel. Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically.
Camera maintenance • Your camera contains delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the • • • • • • • • camera. Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand, sharp implements, or loose change. Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it repaired.
Camera maintenance Video Size Memory card adapter 1920X1080 Memory card To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter. 1280X720 640X480 Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions.
Camera maintenance Cautions when using memory cards • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot • • • • • • • • temperatures (below 0 ºC/32 ºF or above 40 ºC/104 ºF). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction. Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
Camera maintenance About the battery Battery life Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Average shooting time/ Number of photos Battery specifications Specification Description Model SLB-10A Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 1030 mAh Voltage 3.
Camera maintenance Low battery message Cautions about using the battery When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the "Low Battery" message will appear. Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures • • • • (below 0 ºC/32 ºF or above 40 ºC/104 ºF). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries. When you use the camera for an extended period, the area around the battery chamber may become warm.
Camera maintenance • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully • • • • • charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off. If the status lamp blinks in red, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high, the status lamp may blink in red.
Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center.
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. Situation The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 151) is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 78) The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery, and then insert it again.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation • Make sure that the camera is correctly The TV does not display your photos connected to the TV with the A/V cable. • You cannot use Intelli-studio on • Make sure that your memory card Macintosh computers. contains photos. • Make sure that the USB cable is Your computer does not recognize your camera Suggested remedies • End Intelli-studio and restart the program. connected correctly.
Camera specifications Image sensor Type 1/2.3" (Approximately 7.77 mm) BSI CMOS Effective pixels Approximately 16.2 mega-pixels Total pixels Normal (AF) Range Approximately 16.8 mega-pixels Lens Focal length Schneider-KREUZNACH 21x Zoom Lens f = 4.1-86.1 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 23-483 mm) F-stop range F2.8 (W)-F5.9 (T) Digital zoom Still image mode: 1.0-4.0X (Smart Zoom: 1.33X) AMOLED Feature 3.0" (7.
Camera specifications Flash Date Imprinting Mode Smart Auto, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Off, Red-eye Fix Range • Wide: 0.3-5.2 m (ISO Auto) • Tele: 0.5-2.4 m (ISO Auto) Recharging time Approximately 6 sec.
Camera specifications Playback Photos Videos For 2 GB SD: Number of photos • Type: Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album*, Creative Movie Maker *S mart Album category: Type, Date, Week, Face, Location, Landmark • Edit: Resize, Rotate, Image Adjust, Smart Filter, Trim • Effect: Image Adjust (Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise), Smart Filter (Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Ink Painting, Oil Painting, Cartoon, Cross Fi
Camera specifications Interface Digital output connector Operating Temperature USB 2.0 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Operating Humidity Audio input/output Internal speaker (Mono), Microphone (Stereo) Video output • A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable) • HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable) DC power input connector 5V 5-85 % Software Intelli-studio, Map Download Manager, PC Auto Backup, Creative Movie Maker Specifications may change without notice to improve performance.
Glossary AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject. Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically.
Glossary EV (Exposure Value) All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure. EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured by the camera, in limited increments, to improve the exposure of your photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0 EV to adjust the value one step darker and 1.0 EV to one step brighter.
Glossary ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light. However, images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A lossy method of compression for digital images.
Glossary Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a larger file size. Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images.
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FCC notice Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Complies with IDA Standards DA100790 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Approved by PTA, year 2012 938 CAUTION No.: ESD-1206093C Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity Product details and the Eco-Design Directive (2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulations (EC) No 278/2009 for external power supplies.
Declaration sentence in official languages Nation Declaration Cesky Samsung Electronics tímto prohlašuje, že tento digitální fotoaparát je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Samsung Electronics erklærer herved, at digitale kameraer overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF.
Declaration sentence in official languages Nation Declaration Malti Hawnhekk, Samsung Electronics, tiddikjara li din il-kamera diġitali hi konformi mar-rekwiżiti essenzjali u ma' dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti oħrajn ta' Direttiva 1999/5/KE. Magyar A Samsung Electronics kijelenti, hogy ez a digitális fényképezőgép megfelel az 1999/5/EK irányelv alapvetõ követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó elõírásainak.
Index A Beauty Shot mode 41 AF-assist light Blink Detection 84 Location 16 Settings 152 AF Lamp 152 AF Sound 150 Anynet+ 153 Aperture Priority mode 44 Connecting to a computer Mac 117 Contrast Brightness Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 95 Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 86 Creative Movie Maker 124 Burst modes Bracket 91 High-speed 90 Precapture 91 D Date/Time Set 151 Aperture value 43 Deleting files 103 Artistic Brush mode 53 C Auto Backup 141 Camera maintenance 157 Digital Print Order F
Index Focus area Center AF 81 Multi AF 81 Selection AF 81 Tracking AF 81 Formatting 153 Function button 18 G GPS (Global Positioning System) 62 Grid Line 150 H I Icons Playback mode 98 Shooting mode 23 Image Adjustment Add Noise 111 Brightness Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 86 Contrast Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 95 Red-eye 110 Saturation Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 95 Sharpness 95 Half-press shutter 35 Image quality 72 HDMI Size 153 Imprint 152 HDR mode 54 Intelli-studio 120 HDTV 11
Index Power button 16 Power save mode 151 Printing photos 126 Program mode 42 Protecting files 102 Q Quick view 150 R Red-eye Playback mode 110 Shooting mode 74 Retouching faces Playback mode 110 Shooting mode 41 Rotating 108 S Saturation Playback mode 111 Shooting mode 95 Shooting portraits Beauty Shot mode 41 Blink Detection 84 Face Detection 82 Red-eye 75 Red-eye fix 75 Self portrait 83 Smart Face Recognition 84 Smile Shot 83 Smile Shot 83 Sound settings 30 Split Shot mode 51 Status lamp 17 T Sh
Index U White Balance 87 Unpacking 15 Wireless network 128 USB port 16 V Z Zoom Audio Zoom 96 Using the zoom 32 Zoom button 17 Zoom sound settings 96 Video Playback mode 106 Shooting mode 57 Video out 153 Viewing files Folder 100 Slide show 105 Smart Album 101 Thumbnails 102 TV 113 3 3D Shot mode 50 3D TV 115 W Website Accessing 135 Uploading photos or videos 135 Appendixes 186
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