Samsung HMX-F80BN user manual Safety Warnings, Important Information on USE, Precautions

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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

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 91~100

CAUTION

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

This User Manual covers models HMX-F80 and HMX-F800.

• Illustrations of model HMX-F80 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.

• Before use, read ‘Safety information’ carefully and then use the

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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.

product properly.

• Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by

not following the user manual.

• In this manual, a ‘memory card (card)’ means a SD, SDHC, or

SDXC.

• 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.

Ex) 720X480/60p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item

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Item

Use

On-screen

display

 

 

720X480/60p

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution

 

(16:9)

with 16:9 aspect ratio.

 

If you set 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 Safety Warnings PrecautionsImportant Information on USE Before using this camcorder Safety information FollowedSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents On the camcorder Set the Lens cover open/close switch to openQuick start guide ¬pageQuick start guide Play back videos or photosDelete videos or photos Whats Included with Your Camcorder Checking your accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Model name Color Internal memoryGetting 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 view Top of the LCD screenTo 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 lampResolution Continuous recording time Approx min Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Playback time Approx minAbout 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 Basic operation of the camcorderFull display mode Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the Information Display Mode Mode Indicator FunctionsStby mode Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideExposure value setting is Press the Control OK button in STBY220MinX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Confirms selectionPlayback Search rate Previous image Previous skip playbackSelecting the Languages Submenu itemsתירבע To insert a memory card Getting ready to start recordingInserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardGetting ready to start recording Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Handling 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 Basic recording Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬pageAdjust the LCD screen to Recording VideosPress the Recording start/stop Basic recordingRecording PAUSE/RESUME ButtonCamcorder tags the scenes Press the Photo button everyGreat moment while recording To stop recording, press Recording start/stop button againRecording Photos Smart Auto Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto button Anti-ShakeHDISZooming IN/OUT To zoom in TTo zoom out W Using the Back Light Button Backlight off Backlight onChanging the Playback Mode Understanding how to change the operation modesBasic playback Basic playback Playing Back VideosUse the Control Up/Down/Left Skip playback To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Playback/Pause/StopUsing the Smart BGM Function Playing Back MY ClipTagging and Capturing Great Moments While Playing Back Video Viewing Photos Use the Control Up/DownYou can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function Zooming During Photo PlaybackPress the Control Up/Down Using the menu items Handling MenusMenu Items Using the menu itemsAccessible  Not accessible Recording menu itemsSetting menu items Press the Menu button to exit the menu Advanced recordingISCENE Items Use On-screen DisplayVideo Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recordedAdvanced recording Photo Resolution White Balance Understanding White BalancePiece of paper so as to fill To set the white balance manuallySelect Custom WB Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentExamples of the Face detection mode Face DetectionTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Darker EV Exposure ValueUnderstanding EV Exposure Value EV values -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, EVNite Focus Focusing on a nearer or farther subject Adjusting the focus manuallyExamples of 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 startsExample of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording intervalGuideline Advanced playback Thumbnail View OptionAdvanced playback PlayOptionSmart BGM Option Option menu in video playback To set external songs as background musicTo delete the external songs in the memory card As well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorderDelete Delete My Clip You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’Delete My Clip Thumbnails will appear ProtectIf you selected Select Files, image ProtectSlide Show File Info Other settings Storage InfoFile No Other settings Date/Time SetDate/Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD OffBeep Sound Shutter SoundAuto Power Off PC Software Video and photo files using the PC softwareButton p Auto Power Off p Language Default SetFormat Button.FormatUsing a micro Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a TV Connecting to a Regular TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite Output Viewing 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 RequirementsUsing with a windows computer Using the Intelli-studio ProgramConnecting the USB cable About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help Œ Help on Intelli-studio screenDescription Playing back videos or photos Editing videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Using AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing and transferring the contents of storage mediaVideo files Videos H.264 yPhotos z Photo filesTroubleshooting Storage mediaMessage Icon Informs that Action Troubleshooting RecordingPlayback Icon Informs thatSymptoms and Solutions DisplaysSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorderPlayback on other devices TV, etc Connecting to a computer General operations 100Dubbing with other devices Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeCleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance LCD screenMaintenance & additional information Using Your Camcorder AbroadGlossary Video signal SpecificationsSystem LCD screen Connectors General Model nameWarranty Samsung Limited WarrantyCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Questions or COMMENTS? 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