Samsung AQ100 manual Turn the camera on

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Before contacting a service center

The flash does not fire.

Flash off mode has been selected.

Disengage flash off mode.

The camera mode can't use the flash .

Refer to the FLASH instructions (p.35).

Incorrect date and time is displayed.

The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings.

Reset the date and time.

The camera buttons do not operate.

The camera has malfunctioned.

Remove/re-insert battery and switch the camera on.

A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. The memory card format is incorrect.

Re-format the memory card. (p.58)

The images don't play back.

Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format).

Do not change the image file name.

Color of image is different to the original scene.

White balance or effect setting is incorrect.

Select the appropriate White balance and effect.

Images are too bright.

Exposure is excessive.

Reset exposure compensation.

No image on external screen.

The external screen has not been connected properly to the camera.

Check the connection cables.

There are incorrect files on the memory card. Insert a memory card that has correct files.

The [Removable Disk] file does not appear in my computer’s file system. The cable connection is incorrect.

Check the connection. The camera is off.

Turn the camera on.

The operating system is not Windows XP, Vista, 7 / Mac OS 10.4. Alternatively the PC does not support USB.

Install Windows XP, Vista, 7 on a PC or Mac OS 10.4 or later on a computer that supports USB.

A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears.

Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision technology, the precision pixels occasionally do not light or red, white, and blue spots appear.

This phenomenon does not affect the quality of the recorded image and it is not a malfunction.

A vertical line appears on the LCD screen when taking a picture of a

bright object.

If a subject is reflecting a very bright light, a gray, black, red, or purple vertical line may appear.

This is a phenomenon called smear and it does not affect the quality of the recorded image. This is not a malfunction.

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Contents Page Instructions Getting to Know your cameraUse this camera in the following order Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital CameraPage Page Contents 051 Drive mode 058 Formatting a memory 052 062 Setting the USB055 Volume 047 Face ToneFor Mac users Smart AlbumFor Windows users Sold Separately System chartPackage Contents Identiﬁcation of features Front & TopFlash Shutter button USB / AV / DC terminal Strap eyelet LensBack Self-timer Bottom Function buttonMacro / Down button Memory card slotSelf-timer lamp Mode iconNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Connecting to a Power SourceBP70A rechargeable battery Speciﬁcation Charging LED How to charge the rechargeable batteryCharging LED of the AC charger Guidelines for recharging a battery Insert the memory card as shown Insert the battery as shownInserting the memory card Instructions on how to use the memory card Camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards FPS 30 FPS 15 FPSWhile using the camera After using the cameraEnsure the battery chamber cover Waterproof managementStorage and maintenance When using the camera for the ﬁrst time Setting up the Time ZonePress the Left/Right button to select the Time Zone Up/Down button Changes the value of each itemLCD screen indicator Description Icons00001 000000Use the left or right button to select a sub menu How to use the menuUse the up or down button to navigate through the menus Starting the recording mode Selecting modes How to use Smart Auto modeHow to use the Program mode How to use the Scene modes Select the Night mode. p.23 How to use the Movie clip mode For recording high-quality videosMovie clip ﬁle type MP4 H.264 Frame Rate 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS SelectableRecording HD High Deﬁnition movie clips Recording a movie clip without soundThen press the OK button Select the Off menu by pressing the Left / Right buttonThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayShutter button Power buttonMovie Clip mode Zoom button Zoom button Info Disp / Up button Mode Program Macro / Down buttonFocus lock Focusing methods you can select, by recording modeSelectable, Inﬁnity focus range Mode Flash / Left button Flash range Unit m inchesNormal Macro 31 ~ 20 ~Flash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Mode Sub-Menu Menu buttonOK button ShootingHow to Enable Functions Using the Menu Button Press the Right/OK buttonPhoto Size / Movie Size Image Resolution Quality / Frame rateIndicator Exposure compensationISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Shooting menu to select EVIcon Description For taking images outsideFor taking images under a cloudy Overcast sky Bulb lightingFace Detection NormalAbout 8 feet Wide SubjectStart ﬁlming by pressing the shutter button Blink DetectionIndicate faces that the camera Automatically registers Favorite faces, seeSmart FR Edit Face Retouch Face ToneAuto Focus type Metering Photo Style SelectorImage area. This is suitable Spot For general useSmart Filter Smart Filter Icon DescriptionNo effect Strong vignette effectImage Adjust Up/Down buttonLeft/Right button An imageDrive mode AEBMovie clip frame stabiliser Smart Scene DetectionVoice Memo Voice Recording With Voice Recording, the camera canRecording time allows Max hours Record a voice for as long as the availableSetting movie recording Recording a movie clip without voiceYou can record a movie without voice Without sound for as long as there is memory capacitySound menu Sound Setup menu DisplayAF sound LanguageDisplay Brightness Display Save Start up imageQuick view Formatting a memory Initialization SettingsDefaults File name Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeTime Zone Auto power off Prevent unnecessary battery drainageImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date & Time on still imagesAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type On* The AF lamp lights up in low light conditionsYou can turn the Auto Focus lamp on and off Off The AF lamp does not light up in low light conditionsSetting the USB Mode if the camera doesWith a USB cable Computer automatically PrinterStarting play mode Playing back a still imagePlaying back a movie clip Movie clipMovie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voiceYou can capture still images from the movie clip To stop playback of the voice file, press the Down buttonPlaying back a voice memo On/OffSmart Album Play mode buttonThumbnail º / Enlargement í button Were photographed in the Face Detection mode To delete an image, follow these stepsFollow Steps 1 and 2 above Smart Album FilterYou can tell whether the image Button. Press the OK button and aMessage will be displayed Select a desired sub menu byPlay & Pause / OK button Voice file, or a movie clipTemporarily stops playback Resumes playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete Õ buttonYou can also delete images Thumbnail mode. SeeSetting the playback functions using the LCD Screen Are listed in the tables belowMenus are subject to change without prior notice Menu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuFull Layout Edit ResizeImage Press the Menu button Resized image is not storedYou can rotate stored images Press the Play mode button Rotating an imageImage OK buttonA ﬁsheye lens Left / Right button Change the R, G, or B valueSeem much smaller than it actually is Select Retouch bar appearsRed eye Removal Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right buttonStarting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Setting play interval Setting Background Music Configure Multi Slide show effectsTo set the Multi Slide Show music You can apply unique screen effects to Multi Slide ShowsProtecting images File OptionsDeleting images Voice memo Face List EditConfirm Reset Cancel the print setup Zoom buttonAppears on Appears on the thumbnail. You canAre printed as Images to be printedSelect the Index menu, and then press Disappear. The size ap Pears on the thumbnailThen press the Right button No Cancels Copy to CardCopy to Card Pressing the OK button PictBridgeEasy printing PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge menu appears Use the Up / Down button toPictBridge Reset Important notes Resets user-changed configurationsAreas exposed to dust and dirt WeatherSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera File error Contact a camera service centerDelete the file. Memory card error Memory card is lockedBefore contacting a service center Camera power ceases while in use Battery is exhaustedPlease check the following Camera has stopped working in a cold environmentTurn the camera on Specifications SD card Up to 2GB guaranteed Interface Digital output connector USB Audio MonoDC power input connector 4.2 Max 1 hours 640x480Power Source Rechargeable battery BP70A Dimensions WxHxDWeight Sales regionTransferring files to your computer for Windows For Windows usersConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Click Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableTransferring files to your computer for Windows Power Mac G3 or later Transferring files to your computer for MacFor Mac users Minimum 256MB RAMTurn on the camera FAQ Samsung Eco-mark FCC notice Model No