Samsung HMX-F910, HMX-F900 Lightning, If the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or water

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Important safety instructions

21LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.

22POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

23OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

24OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

25SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

26DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

ivUnplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the

CAMCORDER.

c.If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e.If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

27REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

28SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

29To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

30If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.

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Contents User 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 Use On-screen DisplayBefore using this camcorder Proper recording etiquetteSafety information FollowedSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide Insert the battery into the battery slot. pageOn the camcorder Quick start guide Play back videos or photosDelete videos or photos Getting to know the camcorder Check your accessoriesModel name Internal memory Lens Location of Controls Getting to know the camcorderFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Video and Photo recording mode Indicator MeaningIdentifiying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenVideo playback mode Thumbnail view Video playback mode Single viewTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Thumbnail view Photo playback mode Single viewINSERTING/EJECTING the Battery To insert the batteryTo eject the battery Getting startedCharging the Battery Getting startedChecking the Battery State Battery level displayTo check the charging state Charging CHG lampUsing an AC power source Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Switching to the Power Saving Mode Sleep modeBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFSetting the DATE/TIME for the First Time Internal rechargeable batteryCharging the internal rechargeable battery Power button to turn on CamcorderSetting the Operation Modes Switching the Information Display ModeFull display mode Mode Indicator FunctionsPress the Control OK button in STBY220Min Stby mode Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideShortcut menu OK guide appears Confirms selection Playback Search rate Previous imageX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Previous skip playbackSelecting the Languages Getting ready to start recording Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not SuppliedTo insert a memory card To eject a memory cardGetting ready to start recording Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards 1GB~2GB 4GB~32GBHandling a memory card Recordable Time and Capacity Recordable time available for videoRecordable number of photos Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic recording Set the desired resolution before recording. pageRecording Videos Basic recording RecordING pause/RESUMECamcorder tags the scenes To stop recording, press Recording start/stop button againRecording Photos Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto Press the Smart Auto buttonSmart Auto Scene icons MeaningTo zoom in T To zoom out WUsing the Back Light Button Backlight off Backlight onUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Basic playback Playing Back VideosTo adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operationsSkip playback Playback/Pause/StopPlaying Back My Clip Using the Smart BGM FunctionThen press the Photo button Tagging and capturing great moments while playing back video Viewing Photos Select the photo thumbnail viewTo cancel, use the Zoom lever Zooming During Photo PlaybackUsing the menu items Handling MenusUsing the menu items Accessible Not accessibleMenu Items Recording menu itemsSetting menu items Advanced recording ISCENESubmenu Items Press the Menu button to exit the menuYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Video ResolutionAdvanced recording You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded Photo Resolution White BalanceUnderstanding White Balance Indicator Message To set the white balance manuallySelect Custom WB Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentFace Detection Examples of the Face detection modeTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Understanding EV Exposure Value EV Exposure ValueDarker Nite Focus Adjusting the focus manually Examples of when to use the Manual focus modeFocusing on a nearer or farther subject Press the Control Up/Down button to select ManualAnti-ShakeHDIS Use the Anti-Shake function in the following casesDigital Special Effect Examples of 7 digital effect optionsDigital zoom range Zoom TypeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC startsExample of Time Lapse Recording Time-lapse videoBlooming flowers Bird building a nestGuideline Advanced playback Thumbnail View OptionPlayOption Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option Using external songs as background music Smart BGM When the transfer finishes, click OKTo set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipProtect Protection or format the memoryIf you selected All On, the message corresponding to If you selected All Off, the message corresponding toUsing the Share button Share MarkSlide Show File Info Storage Info Other settingsFile No Other settings Date/Time Set Date/Time DisplayLCD Brightness Auto LCD OffShutter Sound Beep SoundButton  Shutter Sound  Video and photo files using the PC software Auto Power Off PC SoftwareButton  Auto Power Off  Language Format Default SetOpen source licenses Connecting to a TV Connecting to a high definition TV with HdmiUsing a micro Hdmi cable Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a TV Connecting to a Regular TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite OutputViewing on a TV Screen Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD RecordersUsing with a windows computer What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerMain Functions System RequirementsUsing with a windows computer Using the Intelli-studio ProgramConnecting the USB cable To disconnect the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help  Help onIntelli-studio screen Main windowPlaying back videos or photos Editing videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Upload your videos directly to YouTube Connect the product to a PC with the USB cableUsing AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing and transferring the contents of storage mediaVideos H.264 ① Photos ②Video files Photo filesStorage media TroubleshootingMessage Icon Informs that Action Troubleshooting RecordingPlayback Icon Informs thatSymptoms and solutions DisplaysSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording 100Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etcConnecting to a computer Symptom 101Dubbing with other devices Symptom General operations Symptom102 Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeMaintenance & additional information MaintenanceCleaning the camcorder LCD screenMaintenance & additional information Using Your Camcorder AbroadGlossary Specifications Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantyCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systemsQuestions or COMMENTS?