Samsung HMX-F900, HMX-F910, HMX-F920 user manual Symptom

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Troubleshooting

Displays

Symptom

Unknown indicator appears on the screen.

Explanation/Solution

•A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. pages 93~95

An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.

•This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.

The image on the LCD screen looks dark.

•Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.

Storage media

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

	Memory card functions are not operable.	• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 30
	Memory card functions are not operable.	• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 80


		• You cannot delete the images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the
	Image cannot be deleted.	device. page 72
		• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. page 31

	You cannot format the memory card.	• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. page 31
	You cannot format the memory card.	• The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems.


		• The file may be corrupted.
	The data file name is not indicated correctly.	• The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
		• Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard.

	Your computer does not recognize an SDXC memory	• SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer,
	card.	download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website.

	Your TV or computer cannot display photos and	• SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. Ensure that the external device is compatible with the
	videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card.	exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device.

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Contents User Important safety instructions Iii Important safety instructionsIf the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or water LightningUser Installer Caution Precautions Safety WarningsImportant Information on USE Use On-screen DisplayProper recording etiquette Before using this camcorderFollowed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents On the camcorder Insert the battery into the battery slot. pageQuick start guide Play back videos or photos Quick start guideDelete videos or photos Model name Internal memory Lens Check your accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Front & Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Right/Top & Bottom Rear Indicator Meaning Video and Photo recording modeIdentifiying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenVideo playback mode Single view Video playback mode Thumbnail viewTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewTo insert the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo eject the battery Getting startedGetting started Charging the BatteryBattery level display Checking the Battery StateTo check the charging state Charging CHG lampContinuous Recording without zoom Available charging and running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source About the battery Sleep mode Switching to the Power Saving ModeBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFInternal rechargeable battery Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeCharging the internal rechargeable battery Power button to turn on CamcorderSwitching the Information Display Mode Setting the Operation ModesFull display mode Mode Indicator FunctionsShortcut menu OK guide appears Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuidePress the Control OK button in STBY220Min Stby mode Playback Search rate Previous image Confirms selectionX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Previous skip playbackSelecting the Languages Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied Getting ready to start recordingTo insert a memory card To eject a memory cardSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Getting ready to start recordingCompatible memory cards 1GB~2GB 4GB~32GBHandling a memory card Recordable time available for video Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable number of photos Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Recording Videos Set the desired resolution before recording. pageBasic recording RecordING pause/RESUME Basic recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Camcorder tags the scenesRecording Photos Press the Smart Auto button Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoSmart Auto Scene icons MeaningTo zoom out W To zoom in TBacklight off Backlight on Using the Back Light ButtonBasic playback Changing the Playback ModeUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Playing Back Videos Basic playbackVarious playback operations To adjust the volume during video playbackSkip playback Playback/Pause/StopThen press the Photo button Using the Smart BGM FunctionPlaying Back My Clip Tagging and capturing great moments while playing back video Select the photo thumbnail view Viewing PhotosZooming During Photo Playback To cancel, use the Zoom leverHandling Menus Using the menu itemsAccessible Not accessible Using the menu itemsMenu Items Recording menu itemsSetting menu items ISCENE Advanced recordingSubmenu Items Press the Menu button to exit the menuAdvanced recording Video ResolutionYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Understanding White Balance Photo Resolution White BalanceYou can select the quality of photo images to be recorded To set the white balance manually Indicator MessageSelect Custom WB Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Examples of the Face detection modeFace Detection Darker EV Exposure ValueUnderstanding EV Exposure Value Nite Focus Examples of when to use the Manual focus mode Adjusting the focus manuallyFocusing on a nearer or farther subject Press the Control Up/Down button to select ManualUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectItems Use Zoom TypeDigital zoom range Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC starts Time Lapse RECTime-lapse video Example of Time Lapse RecordingBlooming flowers Bird building a nestGuideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option Advanced playbackPlayOption When the transfer finishes, click OK Using external songs as background music Smart BGMTo set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipProtection or format the memory ProtectIf you selected All On, the message corresponding to If you selected All Off, the message corresponding toShare Mark Using the Share buttonSlide Show File Info File No Other settingsStorage Info Date/Time Set Date/Time Display Other settingsAuto LCD Off LCD BrightnessButton  Shutter Sound  Beep SoundShutter Sound Button  Auto Power Off  Auto Power Off PC SoftwareVideo and photo files using the PC software Open source licenses Format Default SetLanguage Connecting to a high definition TV with Hdmi Connecting to a TVUsing a micro Hdmi cable Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite OutputImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Recorders Dubbing videosWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Using with a windows computerMain Functions System RequirementsUsing the Intelli-studio Program Using with a windows computerConnecting the USB cable To disconnect the USB cableFor details, select Help  Help on About the Intelli-studio main windowIntelli-studio screen Main windowEditing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable Upload your videos directly to YouTubeViewing and transferring the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhotos ② Videos H.264 ①Video files Photo filesMessage Icon Informs that Action TroubleshootingStorage media Recording TroubleshootingIcon Informs that PlaybackDisplays Symptoms and solutionsSymptom Recording Troubleshooting 100 Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc101 Connecting to a computer SymptomGeneral operations Symptom Dubbing with other devices Symptom102 Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeMaintenance Maintenance & additional informationCleaning the camcorder LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Maintenance & additional informationGlossary Specifications Samsung Limited Warranty WarrantyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Correct disposal of batteries in this productQuestions or COMMENTS?