Samsung HMX-F900, HMX-F910, HMX-F920 Safety Warnings, Precautions, Important Information on USE

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Before reading this user manual

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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 adaptor with your camcorder, connect the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding.

•Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any 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.

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

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. pages 93~102

This User Manual covers models HMX-F90, HMX-F91, HMX-F900, HMX-F910, and HMX-F920.

•Illustrations of model HMX-F90 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 notice.

•Before using the camcorder, read the Safety information carefully and then use the product properly.

•Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the instructions in the user manual.

•In this manual, a ‘memory card’ or ‘card’ means an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card.

•In this user manual’s function description tables, the icon shown in the on-screen display column will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function.

Example: 720X480/60p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item page 53

Item

Use

On-screen

display

 

 

720X480/60p

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution

 

(16:9)

with 16:9 aspect ratio.

 

If you set the video resolution to 720X480/60p (16:9), the corresponding icon (   ) will appear on the screen.

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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 Important Information on USE Safety WarningsPrecautions Use On-screen DisplayBefore using this camcorder Proper recording etiquetteSafety information FollowedSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Insert the battery into the battery slot. page Quick start guideOn the camcorder Quick start guide Play back videos or photosDelete videos or photos Check your accessories Getting to know the camcorderModel name Internal memory Lens Getting to know the camcorder Location of ControlsFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Identifiying the Screen Displays Video and Photo recording modeIndicator Meaning Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenTop of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Bottom of the LCD screen Center 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 Getting startedTo check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Charging CHG lampAvailable charging and running time for the battery Using an AC power sourceContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Basic operation of the camcorder Switching to the Power Saving ModeSleep mode Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFCharging the internal rechargeable battery Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeInternal rechargeable battery Power button to turn on CamcorderFull display mode Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the Information Display Mode Mode Indicator FunctionsUsing the Shortcut Menu OK Guide Press the Control OK button in STBY220Min Stby modeShortcut menu OK guide appears X2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Confirms selectionPlayback Search rate Previous image Previous skip playbackSelecting the Languages To insert a memory card Getting ready to start recordingInserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardCompatible memory cards Getting ready to start recordingSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied 1GB~2GB 4GB~32GBHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable time available for video Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Set the desired resolution before recording. page Basic recordingRecording Videos Basic recording RecordING pause/RESUMECamcorder tags the scenes To stop recording, press Recording start/stop button againRecording Photos Smart Auto Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto button Scene icons MeaningTo zoom in T To zoom out WUsing the Back Light Button Backlight off Backlight onChanging the Playback Mode Understanding how to change the operation modesBasic playback Basic playback Playing Back VideosSkip playback To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Playback/Pause/StopUsing the Smart BGM Function Playing Back My ClipThen 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 MenusMenu Items Using the menu itemsAccessible Not accessible Recording menu itemsSetting menu items Submenu Items Advanced recordingISCENE Press the Menu button to exit the menuVideo Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recordedAdvanced recording Photo Resolution White Balance You can select the quality of photo images to be recordedUnderstanding White Balance Select Custom WB Indicator MessageTo set the white balance manually Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentExamples of the Face detection mode Face DetectionTo exit the menu, press the Menu button EV Exposure Value Understanding EV Exposure ValueDarker Nite Focus Focusing on a nearer or farther subject Adjusting the focus manuallyExamples of when to use the Manual focus mode 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 optionsZoom Type Digital zoom rangeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC startsBlooming flowers Example of Time Lapse RecordingTime-lapse video Bird building a nestGuideline Advanced playback Thumbnail View OptionAdvanced playback PlayOptionSmart BGM Option To set external songs as background music Using external songs as background music Smart BGMWhen the transfer finishes, click OK To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipIf you selected All On, the message corresponding to ProtectProtection or format the memory If you selected All Off, the message corresponding toUsing the Share button Share MarkSlide Show File Info Other settings Storage InfoFile No Other settings Date/Time Set Date/Time DisplayLCD Brightness Auto LCD OffBeep Sound Shutter SoundButton  Shutter Sound  Auto Power Off PC Software Video and photo files using the PC softwareButton  Auto Power Off  Format Default Set LanguageOpen source licenses Using a micro Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVConnecting to a high definition TV with Hdmi Understanding the HdmiConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV OutputViewing on a TV Screen Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD RecordersMain Functions 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 To disconnect the USB cableIntelli-studio screen About the Intelli-studio main windowFor details, select Help  Help on 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 mediaVideo files Videos H.264 ①Photos ② Photo filesTroubleshooting Storage mediaMessage Icon Informs that Action Troubleshooting RecordingPlayback Icon Informs thatSymptoms and solutions DisplaysSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Adjusting the image during recording100 Playback on other devices TV, etcConnecting to a computer Symptom 101102 Dubbing with other devices SymptomGeneral operations Symptom Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeCleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance 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?
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