Samsung HMX-Q100UN, HMX-Q10TN Safety Warnings, Precautions, Important Information on USE

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Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

Safety Icon

Meaning

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

WARNING

 

There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the

CAUTION

product.

 

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder.

Settings required before using a function.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

PRECAUTIONS

Warning!

When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.

Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of excessive heat.

Caution

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers HMX-Q10BN, HMX-Q10TN, HMX-Q10UN, HMX-Q10PN, HMX-Q100BN, HMX-Q100TN, HMX-Q100UN, HMX-Q100PN, HMX-Q130BN, HMX-Q130TN, HMX-Q130UN, HMX-Q130PN models.

Illustrations of model HMX-Q10BN are used in this user manual.

The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will

appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “Video Resolution” ¬page 63

-“Full HD 1080/60i” ( ): Records in the Full HD (1920x1080/

60i) format. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.)

The following terms are used in this manual:

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Recording Start/ Stop button to start recording until you press again to stop the recording.

The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably and have the same meaning.

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If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Important safety instructions Important safety instructions IiiLightning If the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or waterUser Installer Caution Safety Warnings PrecautionsImportant Information on USE Before using this camcorder Safety information Unplug from the power supplySafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 formatUsing ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen Quick start guideTouch the thumbnail / tab, then touch the desired image You can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV. ¬pageDelete videos or photos Double-click on the file you would like to playbackGetting to know the camcorder Whats Included with YourCamcorder Front/Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls During recordingRear/Right/Bottom Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen Video recording modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Center of the LCD screenPhoto recording mode 9999Top of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Bottom of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Thumbnail view Photo playback mode Single viewTo eject the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery Getting startedCharging the Battery Using the AC power adaptor Using the USB cableGetting started Checking the Battery State Battery level displayTo check the charging state About the battery Available running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source Continuous Recording without zoomWhen using this camcorder for the first time Basic operation of the camcorderTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Setting the Operation Modes Using the Touch ScreenBasic operation of the camcorder Switching the information display mode DragSetting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time Internal rechargeable batteryCharging the internal rechargeable battery Selecting the OSD Language Supported languagesTo insert a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardCompatible memory cards Getting ready to start recordingSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card Recordable Time and Capacity Recording time available for video in minutesRecordable number of photos Using the Grip Belt Switch grip Either handed gripAdjusting the LCD Screen Basic recording Recording VideosTo pause recording Basic recording Recording Photos Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto Align your subject in the frameAppropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen To zoom out ZoomingTo zoom Tab on the LCD screenChanging the Playback Mode Understanding how to change the operation modesBasic playback Basic playback Playing VideosFind videos in various ways To adjust the volume during video playback Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screenTouch the / tab to increase or decrease audio volume Skip playback Playback / Pause / StopSearch playback Slow playbackViewing Photos Find photos in various waysZooming during photo playback To cancel, touch the Return tabViewing a slide show To stop the slide show, touch the Return tabUsing the menu items Using the Home menuHandling Menus Manual menu items Using the menu itemsMenu Items Art Film menu itemsSettings menu items Items Default valueTo set the white balance manually Advanced recordingsWhite Balance Understanding White BalanceBack Light Advanced recordingsEV Exposure Value Understanding EV Exposure ValueSelf Timer Super C.NiteCont. Shot FocusSpecial effects for recordings FaderRecording a video with Fade effect Time Lapse REC After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the RecordingSpecial effects for recordings Similar subjectsExample of Time Lapse Recording Digital Effect OFFEditing videos and photos DeleteYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once Editing videos and photos ProtectDivide   CombineFile Info You can see image information for each imageTo exit the menu, touch the Return tab Other settings Video ResolutionPhoto Resolution Other settings OIS DuoTele Macro Digital Zoom ThumbnailVideo Play Option Slide Show OptionLCD Brightness GuidelineDate/Time Display TV DisplayHdmi TV Out Auto LCD OffPC Software USB ConnectTV Connect Guide Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Card Info File NoDate/Time Set Setting the local timeTime Zone Date TypeTime Type Beep SoundAuto Power Off Shutter SoundQuick On Stby Switch Grip Format Default Set LanguageUsing the Demo function DemoUsing a mini Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi What is Anynet+ function?Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Regular TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Viewing on a TV Screen Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD RecorderSet USB Connect to PictBridge. ¬page Printing photosDirect Printing with a Pictbridge Printer Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printerPrinting photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printersPrinter mode, touch the Menu tab ˆ Date/Time Main function Using with a Windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer System requirementsConnecting the USB cable Using with a Windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Program Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploadingAbout the Intelli-studio main window Playing back videos or photos Editing videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Using AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing the contents of storage mediaVideo file H.264 Refer to page 63 for the photo resolutionStructure of folders and files on the storage media Photo fileTroubleshooting BatteryStorage media Turn the camcorders power off and on for data TroubleshootingFormat the memory card using this camcorder RecordingChange to another card which has enough free Delete unnecessary parts of the files, and then PlaybackEditing videos Than 1.8GB Cannot be combined Perform the combine functionUSB Try another file recorded on your camcorderSymptoms and Solutions PowerDisplay Power off An afterimage remains on the LCD screen100 Playback on your camcorder Adjusting the image during recordingSet Focus to Auto. Video recording mode only ¬page Playback on other devices TV, etc102 Connecting to a computerFrom your camcorder This is not an error ¬pages 70Or sound copied to your computer is not affected Overall operations103 Copy the file to your PC, and then play it backAdditional information MaintenanceCleaning the camcorder LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Additional informationGlossary Specifications 107Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantyQuestions or COMMENTS? 726-7864 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ