Samsung Camera NV9 User Manual

1. NV9
This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
Click a button below for more information.
Quick search
Contents
1 Basic functions
2 Extended functions
3 Shooting options
4 Playback/Editing
5 Multimedia
6 Appendix
Index

2. Health and Safety Information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to
avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your Safety Warnings
camera:
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or gases and liquids
others
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
camera or other equipment
accessories.
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.
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3. Health and Safety Information
• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, • Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
explode when overheated. improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories. Do not insert foreign objects into any of your
camera’s compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due
to improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
Safety Precautions
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly damage
• Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty. Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged • Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or damage.
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
internal components. foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
• Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode • Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
over time and cause serious damage to your camera. card.
• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on • Do not bend drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
beaches or in other similar areas. or pressure.
• Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling, • Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage. cameras or by a PC. Reformat the memory card with your
camera.
• Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
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4. Health and Safety Information
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Important Usage Information
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Protect your camera’s lens Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
• Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
Use earphones with caution finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
• Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and recharged before use.
may be illegal in some areas. • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
• Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to • Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
earphones at high volume can damage your hearing.
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
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5. Organization of the user manual
©2008 Samsung Techwin Corporation
The specifications of the camera or contents of this
1 Basic functions ................................................. 10
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and
manual may be changed without prior notice due to
from your computer.
upgrade of camera functions.
2 Extended functions ......................................... 27
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. 3 Shooting Options ............................................. 36
Learn about the various options you can set in
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Shooting mode.
• is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW
HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc. 4 Playback/Editing .............................................. 54
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer
or TV.
5 Multimedia .......................................................... 68
Learn to use Multimedia modes: MP3 mode, PMP
mode, and Text Viewer mode.
6 Appendix ............................................................ 76
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
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6. Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual
Mode Icon Icon Function
Auto 2 Additional information
Program 1
Situations where you need to be careful
Dual IS 7
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter]
Photo Help Guide 8 [ ]
(represents the Shutter button)
Beauty Shot 5 ( ) Page number for reference
Scene 4 The order of options or menus you must select to
Movie 3 perform a step; for example: Select Face Tone
Multimedia 6 (represents , followed by Face Tone)
* Annotation
Shooting mode icons next to a title
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The 4 mode may not support Abbreviations used in this manual
functions for all scenes.
Abbreviation Definition
e.g.) ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
Available in the Auto,
Program, Beauty AF Auto Focus
Shot, and some DIS Digital Image Stabilisation
Scene modes
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
OIS Optical Image Stabilisation
WB White Balance
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7. Expressions used in this manual Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera is called exposure.
Pressing the shutter By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
• Half-press [Shutter]: press and hold the shutter half way down
• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject and background
Composition
Subject
Background
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8. Quick search
Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• Connecting the camera to
• 4 mode > Portrait, Children, • ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
Self Shot 28 42
your computer 21
• 5 mode 30 • EV (to adjust exposure) 47 • Deleting all files in the
• Red Eye, Red Eye Fix • ACB (to compensate for subjects against memory card 57
(to prevent or correct red-eye) 41 bright backgrounds) 47 • Viewing files in a slide show
• Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot, • Metering 48 59
Blink Detection 45 - 46 • AEB (to take three photos of the same • Viewing files on a TV
scene with different exposures) 50 66
Taking photos at night or in the dark • Using a multimedia mode
• 4 mode > Nightscene, Dawn, (listen to MP3s, play
Firework 28 Applying a different effect videos, and view text files)
• Flash options 41 • Photo Style Selector 69
• ISO speed (to adjust sensitivity to light) (to apply a different tone) 51 • Adjusting sound and
42 • Color (to apply a different colour filter) volume 78
51
• Image Adjust (to adjust saturation,
• Changing the language
Taking action photos displayed on the screen
sharpness, or contrast) 52
• Continuous, Motion Capture 50 78
• Setting the date and time
Reducing camera shake
78
• Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) 17
• 7 mode 29 • Adjusting the brightness of
Taking photos of food, insects, or the display 78
flowers
• Formatting the memory
• 4 mode > Close up, Food 28
card 79
• Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro
(to take close-up photos) 43 • Troubleshooting 85
• WB (White balance; to change
the colour tone) 48
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9. Contents
1. Basic functions ................................................................. 10 2. Extended functions .......................................................... 27
Camera layout ............................................................. 11 Shooting modes .......................................................... 28
Icons ............................................................................ 13 2 Using the Auto mode ........................................... 28
4 Using the Scene mode ..................................... 28
Turning your camera on or off ...................................... 14
7 Using the Dual IS mode ...................................... 29
Mini dashboard .............................................................. 14
5 Using the Beauty Shot mode ..................................... 30
Setting options ............................................................. 15 1 Using the Program mode ............................................ 31
Taking photos .............................................................. 16 3 Recording a video .................................................... 32
Zooming ........................................................................ 16 Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................ 33
Reducing camera shake OIS ................................... 17 Recording voice memos .............................................. 35
Using the Photo Help Guide mode .............................. 18 Recording a voice memo ................................................ 35
Changing the display type ............................................ 19 Adding a voice memo to a photo ..................................... 35
Transferring files (for Windows) .................................... 20
Installing programs ......................................................... 20 3. Shooting Options ............................................................. 36
Connecting the camera to your PC .................................. 21
Selecting a resolution and quality ................................. 37
Transferring files to your PC ............................................. 22
Selecting a resolution ..................................................... 37
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 22
Selecting a quality .......................................................... 38
Using Samsung Converter .............................................. 24
Using Samsung Master .................................................. 25 Using the timer ............................................................. 39
Transferring files (for Mac) ............................................ 26 Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 41
Transferring files to your computer ................................... 26 Preventing red-eye Red-eye ........................................... 41
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 26 Using the flash ............................................................... 41
Adjusting the ISO speed ISO speed ................................... 42
Changing the camera’s focus ...................................... 43
Using macro .................................................... 43
Using auto focus AF .............................................. 43
Adjusting the focus area AF area ................................... 44
Using face detection Face detection ................................... 45
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10. Contents
Adjusting brightness and colour .................................. 47 5. Multimedia ......................................................................... 68
Adjusting the exposure manually EV ........................ 47 Using Multimedia mode ............................................... 69
Compensating for backlighting ACB .......................... 47
Using the MP3 mode ................................................... 71
Changing the metering mode Metering ............................ 48
Playing music files .......................................................... 71
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................... 48
Using the PMP mode ................................................... 73
Using burst modes ...................................................... 50
Using the Text Viewer mode ........................................ 74
Improving your photos ................................................. 51
Applying photo styles Photo style ....................................... 51 Multimedia mode settings menu .................................. 75
Applying colour Color effect ................................................ 51
Adjusting your photos ..................................................... 52 6. Appendix ............................................................................ 76
Camera settings menu ................................................. 77
4. Playback/Editing ............................................................... 54 Accessing the settings menu .......................................... 77
Playing back ............................................................... 55 SOUND .................................................................. 78
Starting Playback mode .................................................. 55 DISPLAY ................................................................. 78
Viewing photos .............................................................. 58 SETTINGS .............................................................. 79
Playing a video ............................................................... 60 Error messages ............................................................ 81
Playing voice memos ...................................................... 60 Camera maintenance ................................................... 82
Editing a photo ............................................................ 61 Cleaning your camera ..................................................... 82
Resizing photos ............................................................. 61 About memory cards ...................................................... 83
Rotating a photo ............................................................ 61 About the battery ........................................................... 84
Editing colour ................................................................. 61 Before contacting a service centre ............................... 85
Correcting exposure problems ........................................ 62 Camera specifications .................................................. 87
Creating a print order DPOF ........................................ 63
Index ............................................................................ 91
Setting a start image .................................................... 65
Viewing files on a TV .................................................... 66
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge ............... 67
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11. 1. Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons,
and basic functions for shooting, and how to
transfer files to and from your computer.
Camera layout ............................................... 11
Icons ............................................................... 13
Turning your camera on or off .................... 14
Mini dashboard ............................................. 14
Setting options .............................................. 15
Taking photos ............................................... 16
Zooming ........................................................ 16
Reducing camera shake ............................... 17
Using the Photo Help Guide mode ........... 18
Changing the display type .......................... 19
Transferring files (for Windows) .................. 20
Installing programs ........................................ 20
Connecting the camera to your PC ............... 21
Transferring files to your PC .......................... 22
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 22
Using Samsung Converter ............................ 24
Using Samsung Master ................................. 25
Transferring files (for Mac) ........................... 26
Transferring files to your computer ................ 26
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 26

12. Camera layout
Flash
Shutter button
Multifunction jack
Mini dashboard (p.14) Accepts USB, A/V cable, or earphones
Mode dial
(See below)
POWER button
Microphone
Lens
AF assist
light/Timer lamp Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and
the battery
Icon Mode Description Icon Mode Description
Take a photo quickly and easily with Take a photo of a person with options to
2 Auto 5 Beauty Shot
minimal settings hide facial imperfections
1 Take a photo with options for a preset
Program Take a photo by setting options 4 Scene
scene
Take a photo with options suitable for
7 Dual IS 3 Movie Record a video
reducing camera shake
Photo Help Listen to MP3s, play videos, and view
8 Get shooting tips and practice shooting 6 Multimedia
Guide text files
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13. Camera layout
Speaker
Status lamp
• Blinking: When saving a photo, recording a voice memo,
being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus
• Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus
Display
(See below)
Button Function Button Function
• Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. In Shooting mode While setting
• Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as Navigation
(Left: e,
[e] Change the flash option Move left
Zoom thumbnails in Playback mode.
Right: t, [t] Change the timer option Move right
• Adjust volume in Playback mode or
Up: w, [w] Change the display option Move up
Multimedia mode. Down: r)
[r] Change the macro option Move down
E Apply effect on your file.
• Access options or menus.
MENU/OK
• Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
• Access options in Shooting mode.
Fn • Enter Playback mode.
• Delete files in Playback mode.
y • Print files after connecting the camera to a
PictBridge-compatible printer.
• Prevent camera shake in Shooting mode.
OIS
• Lock the buttons in Multimedia mode.
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14. Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the selected mode or options you set.
B. Icons on the left
Icon Description
A
Face detection
Photo style
Colour
C
Flash
Timer
Auto focus
Contrast
Sharpness
B
Voice Mute
Saturation
A. Information Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
Icon Description
C. Icons on the right
Selected shooting mode
Zoom ratio Icon Description
Available number of photos Photo resolution
Available recording time Video resolution
Internal memory Photo quality
Memory card inserted Frame rate
: Fully charged : Partially charged Metering option
: Charging needed Burst type
Voice memo ISO speed
Auto focus frame White balance
Camera shake Exposure
Current date and time Long time shutter
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15. Turning your camera on or off
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Mini dashboard
While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the
remaining capacity of the battery and memory card.
• When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment,
condensation can form on the gauges.
• If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service
centre.
• The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display
may show different capacities.
In Playback mode
Press [y] to view stored files.
Press and hold [y] to mute camera sounds.
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16. Setting options
You can set options by pressing [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn] and using the navigation buttons ([e], [t], [w], [r]).
1 Press [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn]. E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode
2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1.
menu.
• To move left or right, press [e] or [t].
• To move up or down, press [w] or [r].
SIZE
2 Press [Fn].
3 Press [w] or [r] and then [e] or [t] to set the white
balance.
3 Press [MENU/OK] to confirm the highlighted option or
menu. WHITE BALANCE Daylight
Going back to the previous menu
4 Press [MENU/OK].
Press [E], [Fn], or [MENU/OK] again to go back to the previous
menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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17. Taking photos
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2. Zooming
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera
has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can
zoom in up to 25 times.
Push or push and hold [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push
or push and hold [Zoom] down to zoom out.
2 Align your subject in the frame. Zoom in
Zoom out
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• Green: In focus
• Red: Out of focus
4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
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18. Taking photos
Digital zoom Reducing camera shake
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Reduce camera shake optically by pressing [OIS] in Shooting mode.
digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the When you use the OIS function, the OIS icon is displayed.
digital zoom.
Optical range Zoom indicator
Digital range
• The digital zoom is not available when using 7, 6, 5,
4 (in some scenes), and 3 modes and when used with
Face detection.
• It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom. • OIS may not function properly when:
• The focus area will be set to Center AF when using the digital - you move your camera to follow a moving subject
zoom. - you use digital zoom
- there is too much camera shake
- the shutter speed is slow
(e.g., when you select Nightscene in the 4 mode)
- the battery is low
- you take a close-up shot
• If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be
blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS
function when you use a tripod.
• OIS is not available in the 3 mode.
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19. Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn to get better photos and videos.
1 Rotate the mode dial to 8. 4 Press [t] to view a topic.
• Press [w] or [r] to display the previous or next screen.
To use flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly
to display the Flash icon
(lightning shape) on the screen.
2 Press [w] or [r] to select a menu.
PHOTO HELP GUIDE Back Practice
Features to use when the image is out of focus
5
Features to counter camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Press [t] to practice.
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colours • Press [e] to go back to the previous menu.
• While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.
Move Next
3 Press [t] and select a submenu.
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20. Changing the display type
Press [w] repeatedly to change the display type for Shooting and Press [w] once or twice to display or hide the description for the
Playback modes. selected shooting option.
SIZE
Set the photo size.
Display every piece of information
about shooting
In Playback mode
In Shooting mode
Press [w] to:
Press [w] once or twice to:
• display information about the current photo
• display all information about shooting • hide information about the current file
• hide information about shooting, except the available number • hide information about the current photo, except the shooting
of photos settings and captured date
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21. Transferring files (for Windows)
Transfer photos, videos, voice memo that you stored on the camera to your PC or transfer multimedia files to the camera so that you can play or
view them on the camera. Use the supplied USB cable after installing any programs you need from the CD.
Installing programs Programs contained on the CD
Item Requirements
Hardware and software requirements
Samsung Master Edit photos and videos.
Item Requirements Samsung Converter* Convert videos so that they can be played
Pentium III 500MHz or better on the camera.
CPU
(Pentium III 800MHz or better recommended) Adobe Reader View the user manual.
RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) * Files may not be converted if there is no proper codec. Install a multi-codec
OS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista (full version of the latest K-Lite Codec recommended). Install Samsung
Converter again after installing the multi-codec.
Hard disk * Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program.
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
capacity
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
Others • 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible
monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)
• Microsoft Direct X 9.0 or later
• Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported
may void your warranty.
• For 64-bit Editions of Windows XP and Vista, the programs may not
work properly.
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22. Transferring files (for Windows)
1 Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive. Connecting the camera to your PC
Once you connect your camera to your PC, the camera will be
2 When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung recognised as a removable disk.
Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC
with the USB cable.
1 Plug the USB cable into the camera and your PC.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( )
into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your
files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
3 Select programs to install and follow the onscreen
instructions.
4 Click OK to complete the installation.
2 Turn on the camera.
3 Select Computer and press [MENU/OK].
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23. Transferring files (for Windows)
Disconnecting the device (for Windows XP) Transferring multimedia files to the camera
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is
similar. Requirements
1 Wait until your PC stops reading from the camera. Your camera will support the following file types.
• If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it is off.
Multimedia
Supported type
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC mode
screen. • File type: MP3 (MPEG -1/2/2.5 Layer 3)
MP3
• Bit rate: 48 ~ 320Kbps (including VBR)
PMP File type: PMP SDC*
• File type: TXT (smaller than 10 MB)
3 Click the pop-up message. • Encoding type
4 Remove the USB cable. - Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later),
Unicode / Unicode (Big-Endian) / UTF-8
(Windows 2000 / XP)
Text Viewer
- Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16)
• Language**: English, Korean, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese,
Transferring files to your PC Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,
1 Connect the camera to your PC. (see 'Connecting the Finnish, Bahasa, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish
camera to your PC') * A file type that is converted with Samsung Converter (p. 24)
** Subject to change without prior notice
2 On your PC, select My Computer Removable Disk
DCIM 100SSCAM. • Duplicating multimedia files may violate copyright laws.
• Without permission of the manufacturer, you cannot duplicate,
3 Select files and drag or save them to the PC. modify and/or distribute any part or all MP3 or PMP files provided in
the internal memory.
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24. Transferring files (for Windows)
Transferring multimedia files to the camera
4 Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.
1 Connect the camera to your PC. (p. 21) • MP3 files to MP3 folder
• SDC files to PMP folder
2 On your PC, select My Computer Removable Disk. • TXT files to TEXT folder
3 Create new folders named ‘MP3,’ ‘PMP,’ and ‘TEXT.’
• Multimedia files cannot be played or viewed if the folder names are
incorrect.
• Subfolders nested directly within the MP3, PMP and TEXT folders
can be created. Files saved in deeply-nested subfolders may not be
played or viewed.
• You can save up to 200 files or 100 subfolders in each folder up to
200 total files and subfolders in combination.
• File names or folder names with more than 120 characters (60
characters for 2-byte languages, such as Chinese or Korean) will
not appear on the playlist.
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25. Transferring files (for Windows)
Using Samsung Converter
Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For details, see the Help menu.
Add video files
(AVI, WMV, ASF,
MPG [MPEG1])
Preview
Cropping slider
Move to the point where you want
the video to begin or end.
Pause/resume playback
Add subtitles Set the frame size and rate
or the file size to be divided by
Specify the folder
path and file name
for the converted file
Start converting
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26. Transferring files (for Windows)
Using Samsung Master Using the Samsung Master Interface
You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. View mode
For details, see Help in the program. Click to see details Click to enlarge or reduce
Toolbar Menus about the program the photos in the list
Downloading files using Samsung Master
A window for downloading files automatically appears when the
camera is connected. Select the files you want to download. Click
Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
Double-click
to switch to full-
screen view
The thumbnails of files
(Click files to download.)
Preview
information about
the selected file
The photos in the
selected folder
Change the mode
Select a folder to save Click to download : View : Edit mode for photos : Edit mode for videos
downloaded files the selected files mode
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27. Transferring files (for Mac)
Once you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the camera automatically. You can transfer files directly from
the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
• Mac OS X version 10.3 or later is supported.
• Supported file types and languages are the same as the Windows version. (p.22)
• To use PMP files, you must first convert the files using Samsung Converter on a Windows computer.
Transferring files to your computer Transferring multimedia files to the camera
1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the 1 Connect the camera to a Macintosh computer with the
USB cable. USB cable.
2 Turn on your camera. 2 Turn on your camera.
• The computer recognises the camera automatically and a • The computer recognises the camera automatically and a
removable disk icon will be displayed. removable disk icon will be displayed.
3 Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 Double-click the removable disk icon.
4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer. 4 Create new folders named ‘MP3,’ ‘PMP,’ and ‘TEXT.’
5 Transfer multimedia files to your computer.
• MP3 files to MP3 folder
• SDC files to PMP folder
• TXT files to TEXT folder
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28. 2. Extended functions
2. Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode
and how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting modes .............................................28
2 Using the Auto mode ...........................28
4 Using the Scene mode......................28
7 Using the Dual IS mode ......................29
5 Using the Beauty Shot mode .....................30
1 Using the Program mode ............................31
3 Recording a video .....................................32
Tips for getting a clearer photo........................33
Recording voice memos ...............................35
Recording a voice memo ................................35
Adding a voice memo to a photo ....................35

29. Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
2 Using the Auto mode 6 Press [MENU/OK].
Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings.
7 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2.
8 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.
to focus.
9 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Adjusting the exposure
If you select Nightscene, you can catch brief flashes of light as
4 Using the Scene mode curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value
Take a photo with options for a preset scene.
to prevent overexposure.
1 Rotate the mode dial to 4.
1 Press [Fn].
2 Press [MENU/OK].
2 Press [w] or [r] to select .
3 Select Scene.
4 Press [t].
5 Press [w] or [r] to select a scene.
• If you select Nightscene, you can adjust the aperture value
and shutter speed.
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30. Shooting modes
3 Press [w] or [r] to select an option. 7 Using the Dual IS mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and
Digital Image Stabilisation functions.
LONG TIME SHUTTER
AUTO Aperture value
AUTO Before correction After correction
Shutter speed
4 Press [e] or [t] to select the aperture value or shutter 1 Rotate the mode dial to 7.
speed. 2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be
to focus.
adjusted automatically.
3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
• Hold your camera still while ‘Capturing!’ is displayed on the
5 Press [MENU/OK]. screen.
• The digital zoom will not work in this mode.
It is a good idea to use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
• The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light
source that is brighter than fluorescent light.
. • If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
• Press [OIS] to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes.
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31. Shooting modes
5 Using the Beauty Shot mode Adjusting the brightness of the face
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 Press [MENU/OK].
1 Rotate the mode dial to 5.
2 Select Face Tone.
2 Adjust the brightness of the face and facial imperfection.
3 Press [t].
(see 'Adjusting the brightness of the face' and 'Adjusting
facial imperfections') 4 Press [w] or [r] to select a brightness level.
• As the number increases, the face appears brighter.
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus. RECORDING
4
Face Detection
Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Face Tone Level 1
Face Retouch Level 2
Foucs Area Level 3
Voice Memo
Voice Record
Back Set
5 Press [MENU/OK].
6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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32. Shooting modes
Adjusting facial imperfections 1 Using the Program mode
1 Press [MENU/OK]. Take a photo by setting options.
2 Select Face Retouch. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1.
3 Press [t]. 2 Set options.
(For a list of options, refer to Chapter 3 'Shooting
4 Press [w] or [r] to select a retouch level. options.')
• As the number increases, the face appears clearer.
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
RECORDING
to focus.
4
Face Detection
Face Tone Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Face Retouch Level 1
Foucs Area Level 2
Voice Memo Level 3
Voice Record
Back Set
5 Press [MENU/OK].
6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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33. Shooting modes
3 Recording a video Setting sound options
1 Rotate the mode dial to 3. 1 Press [MENU/OK].
2 Set a frame rate or sound option. 2 Select Voice Mute.
3 Set other options. 3 Press [t].
(For options, refer to Chapter 3 'Shooting options.')
4 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.
4 Press [Shutter]. Option Description
Off Record a video without sound.
5 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Zoom Mute Record a video without sound while zooming.
The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while On Record a video with sound.
recording a video.
5 Press [MENU/OK].
6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
Setting the frame rate
A frame rate is the number of frames per second. As the frame rate
increases, action appears more natural, but the file size is increased. Pausing while recording
1 Press [Fn]. The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video.
With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as a single
2 Press [w] or [r] to select FRAME RATE. video.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select a frame rate. Press [r] to pause while recording.
• Press [r] again to resume.
4 Press [MENU/OK].
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34. Shooting modes
Tips for getting a clearer photo Reducing camera shake
Holding your camera correctly • Press [OIS] to reduce camera shake optically.
(p.17)
• Select the 7 mode to reduce camera
Make sure nothing is shake both optically and digitally. (p.29)
blocking the lens.
When is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
When shooting in the dark,
avoid setting the flash option to
(Slow Sync) or (Off). The
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the aperture remains open longer
focal point. Focus and exposure and it may be harder to hold the
will be adjusted automatically. camera still.
• Use a tripod or set the flash
option to (Fill In). (p.41)
• Set ISO speed options.
Camera shake
(p. 42)
The aperture value and shutter speed
are automatically set.
Focus frame
• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if
displayed in green.
• Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.
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35. Shooting modes
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
• It is hard to get your subject in focus when: Use the focus lock
- there is little contrast between the subject and background (When Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is
your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the
background.) composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter]
- the light source behind the subject is too bright completely to take your photo.
- your subject is shiny
- your subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
- the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame
• When you take photos in low light • When subjects are moving fast
Turn the flash on. Use Continuous or
(p. 41) Motion Capture. (p. 50)
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36. Recording voice memos
Record a voice memo that you can play back at any time or add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.
Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo
1 In Shooting mode (except 3), press [MENU/OK]. 1 In Shooting mode (except 3), press [MENU/OK].
2 Select Voice Record. 2 Select Voice Memo.
3 Press [MENU/OK]. 3 Press [t].
4 Press [Shutter] to record. 4 Press [w] or [r] to select On.
5 Press [MENU/OK].
6 Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
7 Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
• You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
8
Stop Pause
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
• Press [r] to pause or resume recording. • Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
• You can record a voice memo up to 10 hours.
5 Press [Shutter] to stop.
6 Press [MENU/OK] to switch to Shooting mode.
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37. 3. Shooting Options Learn about the various options you can set in
Shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality .............. 37
Selecting a resolution .................................... 37
Selecting a quality ......................................... 38
Using the timer .............................................. 39
Shooting in the dark ..................................... 41
Preventing red-eye ........................................ 41
Using the flash .............................................. 41
Adjusting the ISO speed ................................ 42
Changing the camera’s focus .................... 43
Using macro .................................................. 43
Using auto focus ........................................... 43
Adjusting the focus area ................................ 44
Using face detection .................................... 45
Adjusting brightness and colour ............... 47
Adjusting the exposure manually ................... 47
Compensating for backlighting ...................... 47
Changing the metering mode ........................ 48
Selecting a light source (White balance) ....... 48
Using burst modes ....................................... 50
Improving your photos ................................ 51
Applying photo styles .................................... 51
Applying colour ............................................. 51
Adjusting your photos ................................... 52

38. Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution 217543 When recording a video:
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video has more pixels in 1 In the 3 mode, press [Fn].
it, 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. 2 Press [w] or [r] to select SIZE.
When taking a photo: 3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
Option Description
1 In Shooting mode (except for 3), press [Fn].
640x480 Play back on a TV.
2 Press [w] or [r] to select SIZE. 320x240 Post on a web page.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
Option Description 4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
3648x2736 Print on A2 paper.
3648x2432 Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
3584x2016 Print on A3 paper in panorama ratio (16:9).
3072x2304 Print on A3 paper.
2592x1944 Print on A4 paper.
2048x1536 Print on A5 paper.
1024x768 Attach to an email.
4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
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39. Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a quality 21754
Photos you take are compressed and saved in a JPG format. The
higher quality you select, the better photos you will get, but the file
size will also increase.
1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
2 Press [w] or [r] to select QUALITY.
3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.
Option Description
Super Fine Super fine quality
Fine Fine quality
Normal Normal quality
4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
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40. Using the timer 217543
1 In Shooting mode, press [t] repeatedly to change the 2 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
timer option. • The AF-assist light/Timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo after the specified time.
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Option Description
• Press [t] to cancel the timer.
(10 Sec) Take a photo in 10 seconds. • When Smile Shot or Blink Detection is set, the timer is not
(2 Sec) Take a photo in 2 seconds. available.
Take a photo in 10 seconds and take
(Double)
another in 2 seconds.
Detect your movement and then take a
(Motion Timer)
photo.
To turn off the timer, press [t] repeatedly until no timer icon is
displayed.
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41. Using the timer
Using Motion Timer
5 Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/Timer lamp
1 Press [t] repeatedly until is displayed. is blinking.
• The AF-assist light/Timer lamp will stop blinking just before the
2 Press [Shutter]. camera automatically takes a photo.
3 Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after
pressing [Shutter].
4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate
the timer.
• The AF-assist light/Timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when
the camera detects you.
Motion Timer may not work when:
• you are more than 3 m away from the camera
• your movements are too subtle
• there is too much light or backlight
The detection range
of Motion Timer
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42. Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye 2154 Using the flash 2154
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red Use the flash when taking photos in the dark.
glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select (Red Eye) or
(Red Eye Fix). In Shooting mode, press [e] repeatedly to change the flash
option.
Option Description
The flash fires when the subject or background
(Auto)
is dark.
• The flash fires when the subject or
(Red Eye)* background is dark.
• The camera reduces red-eye.
• The flash always fires.
(Fill In)
• Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
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43. Shooting in the dark
Option Description Adjusting the ISO speed 1
• The flash fires and the shutter stays open ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined
longer.
by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The
(Slow Sync) • Select this in the evening or in the dark.
higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera
• It is a good idea to use a tripod to prevent
becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo
your photos from blurring.
without using the flash.
• The flash will not fire.
(Off) • Camera shake warning ( ) is displayed in 1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
the dark.
• The flash fires when the subject or 2 Press [w] or [r] to select ISO.
(Red Eye Fix)*
background is dark.
• The camera corrects red-eye through its 3 Press [e] or [t] to select an ISO speed option.
advanced software analysis. 4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the • The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may
flash fires a second time. get.
• When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
• Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self • When you set the ISO speed to 3200, the resolution will be set
Portrait or Blink Detection. to .
• Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 87)
• If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may
appear on your photo.
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44. Changing the camera’s focus
Using macro 2173 Using auto focus 2173
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your
insects. distance from the subject.
In Shooting mode, press [r] repeatedly to change the
focus distance option.
Option Description
Focus on a subject farther than 8 cm
• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. (Auto Macro)
(farther than 50 cm, while using zoom).
• Turn the flash off if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
Focus on a subject between 8 to 80 cm
(Macro)
(between 50 and 80 cm, while using zoom).
(Super Macro) Focus on a subject between 3 to 8 cm.
• To focus on a subject farther than 80 cm, press [r] repeatedly until no
focus distance icon is displayed.
• The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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45. Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus area 2 1 7 5 4
You can get clearer or photos by selecting an appropriate focus area
according to your subject's location in the scene.
1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK].
2 Select Focus Area.
3 Press [t].
4 Press [w] or [r] to select an option.
Option Description
Focus on the centre (suitable when
Center AF
subjects are located in the centre).
Focus on one or more of nine possible
Multi AF
areas.
5 Press [MENU/OK].
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