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Instructions Getting to know your camera
■ Use this camera in the following order. Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
● Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
● When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
Set up the camera driver
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.
camera driver. Install the came
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Danger Warning DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. result in death or serious injury. ■ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire, ■ Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal too close to your
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Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may ■How to use the ASR (Advanced READY result in a minor or moderate injury. Shake Reduction) mode …………15 ■ Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. ●System chart ………………………5 ■Wise Shot …………………………16 •Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. ●Identification of features ……………6 ■How to use the SCENE mode …16 •Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery i
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Contents ■E (Effect) button …………………27 ■On camera movie trimming ………41 ■PictBridge : Print Setting …………58 ■Shutter sound ……………………67 ■Special Effect : Colour ……………27 ■Playing back a recorded voice …42 ■PictBridge : Printing ………………59 ●Important notes ……………………68 ■Special Effect : ●LCD monitor Indicator ……………42 ■PictBridge : DPOF Printing ………60 ●Warning indicator …………………69 Preset focus frames ………………28 ●Using the camera buttons to set the ■PictBridge : Reset…………………60 ●Before contacting a service ■Spe
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System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > User manual, Computer PictBridge compatible printer Camera case Camera strap Software CD Product warranty (see p.77) (see p.57) (see p.74) DPOF compatible SD memory card/ MMC printer (see p.55) (see p.10) USB cable AV cable Rechargeable batte
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Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp USB / AV connection terminal Lens / Lens cover DC input connection port Microphone 《6 》
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Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button LCD monitor Strap eyelet +/- button, Delete button 5 function button Play mode / Tripod socket Printer button 《7 》
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Identification of features ■ Self-timer lamp Bottom / 5-function button Icon Status Description For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Battery chamber cover Blinking For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25- second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second Blinking intervals before taking a picture Memory card slot A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 Blinking Battery chamber seconds later a second picture will b
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Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source ■ Mode icon: Refer to page 15~18 for more information about the camera mode Using the batteries setting. ● We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date MODE AUTO PROGRAM A S M of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) Icon - Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) MODE ASR MOVIE VOICE RECORDING PLAY - Model SNB-2512 Icon -
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Connecting to a Power Source ■ There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD INFORMATION monitor. Important information about battery usage ● When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Battery ● Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. indicator Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the Low battery Low battery Low battery camera. capacity (Prepare capacity capacity Battery The battery i
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Instructions on how to use the memory card ● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.63) if you are using a newly ● If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot become corrupted : recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. - When the memory card is used incorrectly. ● Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or - If the power is
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Instructions on how to use the memory card ■ When using a 256MB MMC (Multi Media Card), the specified shooting capacity INFORMATION will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be ● Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type. this may cause damage to data in the memory card. Recorded image size Super Fine Fine Normal 8M 57 103 180 ■ The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards a
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LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and No. Description Icons Page selections. 4 Continuous shot p.38 ① p.24~25 5 Flash / Without Sound / p.17 ⑳ 6 Self-timer p.26 ② 7 Macro p.22~23 ⑲ ③ 8 Metering p.37 ④ ⑱ 9 Card inserted indicator - ⑤ ⑰ 10 Auto focus frame p.37 ⑥ ⑯ 11 Camera shake warning p.18 ⑦ ⑮ 12 Date / Time 2007/01/01 01:00 PM p.63 ⑧ ⑭ 13 Exposure compensation p.34 ⑨ ⑬ 14 White Balance p.33 15 ISO p.32 ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ 16 RGB RGB p.32 17 Sharpnes
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Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the AUTO mode ( ) ■ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user Selecting the automatic mode will configure the interaction. camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and 1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries shutter speed. taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 1. Select the PROGRAM m
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Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( ) ■ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ( ) 1. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY Mode by Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode. rotating the mode dial. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and 2. Set the shutter speed by using the +/-, Left/Right help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. button. Press the ASR button. 3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image. ● T
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Starting the recording mode ■ Wise Shot ■ How to use the SCENE mode ( ) 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings is taken in the ASR mode. You can select and save only one of the images. for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the menu button and select a desired ● How to use the Wise Shot scene menu. 1. Select the ASR mode by r
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Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) ■ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while available recording time of the memory capacity recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes allows. into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotatin
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Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ■ Pressing the shutter button down half way. ■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. A voice can be recorded for as long as the available Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. recording time (max:1hour) allows. 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Vo
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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera ■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast. - If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. - If the subject is moving at high speed. POWER button - When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright. - When the subject mat
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ZOOM W / T button ● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as ● WIDE Zoom the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest from the camera. ● This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom
