Samsung Camera PL10 User Manual

1. This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual Basic functions
PL10 Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Multimedia
Appendixes
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 camera.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others 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
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
camera or other equipment
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
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
Safety warnings when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
gases and liquids explode when overheated.
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its Safety precautions
accessories.
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Keep your camera away from small children and pets Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
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3. Health and safety information
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged damage
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
internal components.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
damage.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
beaches or in other similar areas.
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and card.
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
or pressure.
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories. Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
your camera.
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty. Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
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4. Health and safety information
Use only Samsung-approved accessories Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
cause injury, or void your warranty. finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
Protect your camera’s lens recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
Use earphones with caution When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
may be illegal in some areas. until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to
earphones at high volume can damage your hearing. 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.
Important usage information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
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5. Organisation of the user manual
Basic functions 10
©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD.
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera from your computer.
functions.
Extended functions 32
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Copyright information
Shooting options 41
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW
Playback/Editing 59
HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
Labs, Inc. memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer or
TV.
Multimedia 74
Learn to use Multimedia modes: Music mode, Videos
mode, and Text Viewer mode.
Appendixes 83
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
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6. Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication Icon Function
Smart Auto S Additional information
Auto a Safety warnings and precautions
Program p
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the
DIS d [ ]
shutter button)
Photo Help Guide h ( ) Page number of related information
Scene s The order of options or menus you must select to
Movie v perform a step; for example: Select Functions White
Balance (represents select Functions, and then White
Multimedia u Balance).
*† Annotation
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The s mode may not support Abbreviations used in this manual
functions for all scenes.
Abbreviation Definition
e.g.)
ACB Auto Contrast Balance
Available in the AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
Program, DIS, AF Auto Focus
and Movie modes
DIS Digital Image Stabilisation
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
WB White Balance
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7. Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness)
Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
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
Subject
Composition
Background
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8. Quick reference
Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Connecting your camera to a
computer 23
s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children 34 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46 Viewing files by category in
Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) EV (to adjust exposure) 53 Smart Album 61
45 ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright Deleting all files on the
Face Detection 49 backgrounds) 53 memory card 63
Metering 54 Viewing files as a slide show
AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with 65
Taking photos at night or in the dark different exposures) 56 Viewing files on a TV 72
Using a multimedia mode
s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework 34 (listen to music, play videos
Flash options 45 Applying a different effect and view text files) 75
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46 Adjusting sound and volume
Photo styles (to apply tones) 57 85
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or Adjusting the brightness of
Taking action photos contrast) 58 the display 85
Changing the display
language 85
Continuous, Motion Capture 56
Reducing camera shake Setting the date and time
86
Taking photos of text, insects, or d mode 37 Formatting the memory card
86
flowers
Troubleshooting 93
s mode > Close Up, Text 34
Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro (to take close-up
photos) 47
White balance (to change the colour tone) 54
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9. Contents
Basic functions ...................................................................... 10 Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 34
Unpacking ......................................................................... 11 Using the frame guide .......................................................... 35
Camera layout ................................................................... 12 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode .............................. 36
Icons ................................................................................. 14 Using the DIS mode ............................................................ 37
Turning your camera on or off ........................................... 15 Using the Program mode ..................................................... 37
Recording a video ............................................................... 38
Selecting options ............................................................... 16
Setting the display and sound ........................................... 18 Recording voice memos ................................................... 40
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 40
Changing the display type .................................................... 18
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 40
Setting the sound ................................................................ 18
Taking photos .................................................................... 19
Shooting options ................................................................... 41
Zooming ............................................................................. 20
Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 42
Using the Photo Help Guide mode .................................... 21
Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 42
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 22
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 42
Installing programs ............................................................... 22
Using the timer .................................................................. 43
Transferring files to your PC .................................................. 23
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 45
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 24
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 45
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 24
Using the flash .................................................................... 45
Using Samsung Converter ................................................... 26
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 46
Using Samsung Master ....................................................... 27
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 47
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users) ............ 29
Using macro ....................................................................... 47
Transferring files to your computer ......................................... 29
Using auto focus ................................................................. 47
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 29
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 48
Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 30
Using face detection ......................................................... 49
Detecting faces ................................................................... 49
Extended functions .............................................................. 32
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 50
Shooting modes ................................................................ 33
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 50
Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 33
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 51
Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 34
Using smart face recognition ................................................ 51
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10. Contents
Adjusting brightness and colour ........................................ 53 Multimedia .............................................................................. 74
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 53 Using Multimedia mode .................................................... 75
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 53 Using the Music mode ...................................................... 77
Changing the metering option ............................................... 54 Playing music files ............................................................... 77
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 54 Using the Videos mode ..................................................... 79
Using burst modes ............................................................ 56 Using the Text Viewer mode .............................................. 80
Improving your photos ...................................................... 57 Multimedia mode settings menu ....................................... 81
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 57
Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 57 Appendixes ............................................................................ 83
Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 58 Camera settings menu ...................................................... 84
Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 84
Playback/Editing ................................................................... 59 Sound ................................................................................ 85
Playing back ...................................................................... 60 Display ............................................................................... 85
Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 60 Settings .............................................................................. 86
Viewing photos ................................................................... 64 Error messages ................................................................. 88
Playing a video .................................................................... 66 Camera maintenance ........................................................ 89
Playing voice memos ........................................................... 67 Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 89
Editing a photo .................................................................. 68 About memory cards ........................................................... 90
Resizing photos .................................................................. 68 About the battery ................................................................. 91
Rotating a photo .................................................................. 68 Before contacting a service centre .................................... 93
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 69 Camera specifications ....................................................... 95
Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 69
Index ............................................................................... 100
Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 70
Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 71
Viewing files on a TV ......................................................... 72
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 73
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11. Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to
and from your computer.
Unpacking …………………………………… 11 Transferring files to your computer
Camera layout ……………………………… 12 (for Windows) ………………………………… 22
Icons …………………………………………… 14 Installing programs …………………………… 22
Transferring files to your PC …………………… 23
Turning your camera on or off …………… 15
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) … 24
Selecting options …………………………… 16 Transferring multimedia files to the camera … 24
Setting the display and sound …………… 18 Using Samsung Converter …………………… 26
Changing the display type …………………… 18 Using Samsung Master ……………………… 27
Setting the sound ……………………………… 18 Transferring files to your computer
Taking photos ………………………………… 19 (for Mac users) ……………………………… 29
Zooming ……………………………………… 20 Transferring files to your computer …………… 29
Using the Photo Help Guide mode ……… 21 Transferring multimedia files to the camera … 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 30

12. Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Optional accessories
Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Camera case
Strap Software CD-ROM A/V cable
(User manual included) Memory cards
The illustrations may differ from your
actual items.
Earphones Quick Start Manual
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13. Camera layout
Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
POWER button
Speaker
Microphone
Shutter button
Flash Lens
AF-assist light/timer lamp
Multifuntion jack
Accepts the USB cable,
A/V cable, or earphone
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
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14. Camera layout
Status lamp
Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer
or printer, or out of focus
Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus
Zoom button
Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
Display Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode.
Adjust volume in Playback mode or Multimedia mode.
Button Description
m Access options or menus.
Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes
In Shooting mode While setting
Icon Mode Description
D Change the display option Move up
Take a photo by letting the camera select a
S Smart Auto
scene mode as it detects Navigation M Change the macro option Move down
Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal F Change the flash option Move left
a Auto
settings t Change the timer option Move right
p Program Take a photo by setting options
o Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Take a photo with options suitable for reducing
d DIS
camera shake Playback Enter Playback mode.
Photo Help
h Get shooting tips and practice shooting Access options in Shooting mode.
Guide Function
Delete files in Playback mode.
Take a photo with options preset for a specific
s Scene
scene
v Movie Record a video
u Multimedia Listen to MP3s, Play videos, and view text files
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15. Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
A A. Information B. Icons on the right
Icon Description Icon Description
Selected shooting mode Flash
Zoom ratio Timer
B
Auto focus
Available number of photos
Photo style
Available recording time
Face detection
Internal memory
Face tone
C Memory card inserted Face retouch
: Fully charged Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness,
: Partially charged saturation)
: Charging needed Voice muted
Aperture and shutter speed
C. Icons on the left
Voice memo Icon Description
Auto focus frame Exposure value
Camera shake White balance
ISO speed
Current date and time
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Frame rate
Metering option
Long time shutter
Burst type
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16. Turning your camera on or off
Learn how to start your camera.
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.
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17. Selecting options
You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode
2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or 1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
menu.
To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. 2 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Program and then
To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. press [t] or [o].
3 Press [m].
EV
EV
Functions White Balance
ISO
Sound
Face Detection
Display Photo Size
Settings Quality
Back Move ACB
Exit Change
3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
4 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then
press [t] or [o].
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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18. Selecting options
5 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and
then press [t] or [o].
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Exit Back
6 Press [F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option.
Daylight
Back Move
7 Press [o].
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19. Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.
Changing the display type Setting the sound
Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you
operate your camera.
Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.
1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
2 Select Sound Beep Sound an option.
Option Description
Show all photographic Off The camera does not emit any sounds.
information.
1/2/3 The camera emits sounds.
3 Press [m] to return to the previous mode.
Mode Description
Display all information about shooting
Shooting Hide information about shooting, except the
available number of photos
Display all information about the current photo
Hide all information about the current file
Playback
Display information about the current photo, except
the shooting settings and captured date
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20. Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O]. 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
A green frame means the subject in focus.
2 Select Auto.
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
This mode minimizes user settings for
quick, convenient shooting.
3 Align your subject in the frame. 5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.
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21. Taking photos
Zooming Digital zoom
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
camera has a 3X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you
both, you can zoom in up to 15 times. use the digital zoom.
Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down Optical range Zoom indicator
to zoom out.
Zoom ratio
Zoom in Digital range
The digital zoom is not available when using S, d, s (in some
scenes), and v modes and when used with Face Detection.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
Zoom out
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22. Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O]. 5 View a topic.
Press [D] or [M] to display the previous or next screen.
2 Select Photo Help Guide.
Photo Help Guide
3 Select a menu from the list.
Press the Fn button.
Photo Help Guide Move to ISO using the up and
Photo Help Guide down buttons.
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to reduce camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting brightness Back Practice
Features to use when adjusting colours
Change
6 Press [o] to practice.
Press [D] to return to the list.
4 Select a submenu.
Press [F] to go back to the previous menu.
While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.
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23. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC.
Installing programs Programs contained on the CD
Hardware and software requirements Program Purpose
Samsung Master Edit photos and videos.
Item Requirements Convert videos so that they can be played
Samsung Converter*
on the camera.
Pentium III 500 MHz or better
CPU Xvid Codec Code and decode video files.
(Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended)
RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Adobe Reader View the user manual.
OS Windows 2000/XP/Vista * Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program.
Hard disk
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
capacity
USB port
CD-ROM drive
Others 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible
monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or later
Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported
may void your warranty.
These programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows
XP and Vista.
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24. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. Transferring files to your PC
2 When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be
recognised as a removable drive.
Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the
USB cable.
1 Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable.
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 Click Preview to check if a movie sample plays properly.
4 If the sample plays properly, select Do not install and
click Next.
If it does not, select Install the codec program and click
Install. The codec program is installed.
2 Turn on the camera.
5 Select programs to install and follow the onscreen The computer recognises the camera automatically.
instructions. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select
Computer.
6 Click Exit to complete the installation and restart your
computer.
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25. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
3 On your PC, select My Computer Removable Disk Transferring multimedia files to the camera
DCIM 100SSCAM.
Requirements
4 Select the files you want and drag or save them to your
Your camera will support the following file types.
PC.
Multimedia
Supported type
mode
File type: MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Layer 3)
Music
Bit rate: 48 - 320 Kbps (including VBR)
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) Videos File type: PMP SDC*
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista File type: TXT (smaller than 10 MB or up to
is similar. 99,999 pages)
Encoding type
1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until
- Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later)/
it stops. Unicode/Unicode (Big-Endian)/
Text Viewer
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC UTF-8 (Windows 2000/XP)
- Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16)
screen. Language†: English, Korean, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese,
Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,
Finnish, Bahasa, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish
* A file type that is converted with Samsung Converter (p. 26)
3 Click the pop-up message. †
Subject to change without prior notice
4 Remove the USB cable.
Duplicating multimedia files may violate copyright laws.
Without permission of the manufacturer, you cannot duplicate, modify
and/or distribute any part or all MP3 or PMP files provided in the
internal memory.
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26. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Transferring multimedia files to the camera 4 Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.
MP3 files to MP3 folder
1 Connect the camera to your PC. (p. 23) 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.
You can save 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 in the playlist.
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27. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using Samsung Converter No. Description
Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For Add video files (AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG [MPEG-1]).
details, see the Help menu.
Add subtitles.
Specify the folder path and file name for the converted file.
Convert the file.
Preview.
Cropping slider; move to the point where you want the video
to begin or end.
Pause and resume playback.
Set the frame size and rate or the file size limit.
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28. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using Samsung Master No. Description
You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your Select a location for downloaded files.
PC. For details, see the Help menu. Click to download the selected files.
Thumbnails of files; click an image to download.
Downloading files using Samsung Master
When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for
downloading files automatically appears.
1 Select the files you want to download.
2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
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29. Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using the Samsung Master Interface No. Description
Toolbar
Menus
Click for more information about the program.
Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.
Change the mode.
: View mode
: Edit mode for photos
: Edit mode for videos
Preview information about the selected file.
The photos in the selected folder; double-click to switch to
full-screen view.
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30. Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users)
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the device 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 shown on page 24.
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.
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
2 Turn on your camera.
The computer recognises the camera automatically and a
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
removable disk icon will be displayed.
3 Double-click the removable disk icon.
4 Create new folders named “MP3,” “PMP,” and “TEXT.”
5 Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.
MP3 files to MP3 folder
SDC files to PMP folder
TXT files to TEXT folder
2 Turn on the camera.
The computer recognises the camera automatically and a
removable disk icon will be displayed.
3 Double-click the removable disk icon.
4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer.
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31. Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake
Make sure nothing is Select the d mode to reduce camera
blocking the lens. shake digitally. (p. 37)
Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayed
When shooting in the dark, avoid
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the setting the flash option to Slow
focus. Focus and exposure will be Sync or Off. The aperture remains
adjusted automatically. open longer and it may be harder
to hold the camera still.
Use a tripod or set the flash
option to Fill in. (p. 45)
Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)
The aperture value and shutter Camera shake
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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32. Preventing your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: When you take photos in low light
- there is little contrast between the subject and background
(When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the Turn on the flash.
background) (p. 45)
- the light source behind the subject is too bright
- the subject is shiny
- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
- the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame
When subjects are moving fast
Use the continuous
or motion capture
function. (p. 56)
Use the focus lock
Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.
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33. Extended functions
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to
record a video or voice memo.
Shooting modes …………………………………………… 33
Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 33
Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 34
Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 34
Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 35
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ………………… 36
Using the DIS mode ………………………………………… 37
Using the Program mode …………………………………… 37
Recording a video …………………………………………… 38
Recording voice memos ………………………………… 40
Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 40
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 40

34. Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate Appears when taking portraits at night.
camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various backlighting.
scenes.
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O]. Appears when taking portraits.
2 Select Smart Auto. Appears when taking close-up photos.
3 Align your subject in the frame. Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen. while.
Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
If the camera does not recognise a proper scene mode, will not
change and the default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait
Icon Description mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting
Appears when taking photos of landscapes. environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
subject.
Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.
Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. on the subject's movement.
This is available only when the flash is off.
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35. Shooting modes
Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O]. 1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
2 Select Scene a scene. 2 Select Scene Beauty Shot.
Beauty Shot 3 To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
Frame Guide only), press [m].
Night
Portrait 4 Select Functions Face Tone an option.
Children Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
Landscape
Close Up
This mode is appropriate for shooting with Level 2
pre-composed scenes.
For the Beauty Shot mode, see quot;Using the Beauty Shot
mode.quot;
For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on
page 35.
Back Move
For the Night mode, see quot;Adjusting the exposure in the Night
modequot; on page 36.
5 To hide facial imperfections, press [m].
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
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36. Shooting modes
6 Select Functions Face Retouch an option. Using the frame guide
Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can
imperfections. compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame
guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing
the part of the pre-composed scene.
Level 1
1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
2 Select Scene Frame Guide.
3 Align your subject in the frame and press [Shutter].
Back Move Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the
frame.
7 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
8 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.
Cancel Frame: OK
4 Ask another person to take a photo.
The person must align the subject in the frame by using the
guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.
5 To cancel the guides, press [o].
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37. Shooting modes
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode 6 Select an option.
In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved If you select AUTO the aperture value or shutter speed will be
streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed adjusted automatically.
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture
value to prevent overexposure. 7 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
8 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
2 Select Scene Night.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
3 Press [m].
4 Select Functions Long Time Shutter.
5 Select the aperture value or shutter speed.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Aperture
Back Move
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38. Shooting modes
Using the DIS mode Using the Program mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value)
Image Stabilisation (DIS) function. in the Program mode.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
2 Select Program.
3 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”)
Before correction After correction
4 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
5 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
2 Select DIS.
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The digital zoom will not work in this mode.
If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
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39. Shooting modes
Recording a video 7 Press [m].
Record videos of up to 120 minutes in length. The recorded
video is saved as an MPEG-4.AVI file.
8 Select Functions Stabiliser a stabiliser option.
Option Description
The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while recording a Off: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned
video. off.
On: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned
on to prevent your video from blurring.
1 In Shooting mode, press [O].
2 Select Movie. 9 Set other options as desired.
(For options, refer to “Shooting options.”)
3 Press [m].
10 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
4 Select Functions Frame Rate a frame rate (the
number of frames per second). 11 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
As the number of frames increases, action appears more
natural, but the file size is increased.
5 Press [m].
6 Select Functions Voice a sound option.
Option Description
On: Record a video with sound.
Off: Record a video without sound.
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40. Shooting modes
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Stop Pause
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41. Recording voice memos apds
Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can 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, press [m]. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Functions Voice Record. 2 Select Functions Voice Memo.
3 Press [Shutter] to record. 3 Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
4 Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Stop Pause
Press [o] to pause or resume recording.
You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.
4 Press [Shutter] to stop.
Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.
5 Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode.
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42. Shooting options
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 42 Adjusting brightness and colour ………… 53
Selecting a resolution ………………………… 42 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ………… 53
Selecting image quality ………………………… 42 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ………… 53
Using the timer ……………………………… 43 Changing the metering option ………………… 54
Selecting a light source (White balance) ……… 54
Shooting in the dark ………………………… 45
Preventing red-eye …………………………… 45 Using burst modes ………………………… 56
Using the flash ………………………………… 45 Improving your photos ……………………… 57
Adjusting the ISO speed ……………………… 46 Applying photo styles ………………………… 57
Changing the camera’s focus ……………… 47 Defining your own RGB tone ………………… 57
Using macro …………………………………… 47 Adjusting your photos ………………………… 58
Using auto focus ……………………………… 47
Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 48
Using face detection ………………………… 49
Detecting faces ………………………………… 49
Taking a self-portrait shot ……………………… 50
Taking a smile shot …………………………… 50
Detecting eye blinking ………………………… 51
Using smart face recognition ………………… 51

43. Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
Selecting a resolution Sapdsv When recording a video:
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
1 In the v mode, press [m].
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.
2 Select Functions Movie Size an option.
Option Description
800 X 592: Play back on an SDTV.
When taking a photo:
640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 320 X 240: Post on a web page.
2 Select Functions Photo Size an option.
Option Description
3456 X 2592: Print on A2 paper.
3456 X 2304: Print on A3 paper in wide ratio (3:2). Selecting image quality apds
Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.
3456 X 1944: Print on A3 paper in panorama ratio (16:9).
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
1024 X 768: Attach to email.
2 Select Functions Quality an option.
Option Description
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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44. Using the timer Sapdsv
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
1 In Shooting mode, press [t]. 3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo at the specified time.
Press [t] to cancel the timer.
Off
Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
2 Select an option.
Option Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another
in 2 seconds.
Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a
photo. (p. 44)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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45. Using the timer
Using the motion timer 6 Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp
is blinking.
1 In Shooting mode, press [t].
The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the
2 Select . camera automatically takes a photo.
3 Press [Shutter].
4 Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after
pressing [Shutter].
5 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.
The 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 the motion timer
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46. Shooting in the dark
Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.
Preventing red-eye aps Using the flash Saps
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye more light on your photos.
or Red-eye Fix.
1 In Shooting mode, press [F].
Auto
2 Select an option.
Option Description
Off:
The flash will not fire.
Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed when
shooting in low light.
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for
the detected scene in the mode.
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47. Shooting in the dark
Option Description Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select
Red-eye Fix*: Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.
The flash fires when the subject or background is Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 95)
dark.
If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced on your photo.
software analysis.
Slow Sync:
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
Select this when you want to capture ambient light to
reveal more details in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Adjusting the ISO speed p
Fill in: The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
The flash always fires. defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
Light intensity is adjusted automatically. The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
Red-eye*: camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
The flash fires when the subject or background is photo without using the flash.
dark.
The camera reduces red-eyes. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
2 Select Functions ISO an option.
Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. brightness of the subject and lighting.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time. The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
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