Transferring files (for Windows)
Transfer photos, videos, voice memo that you stored on the camera to your PC or transfer multimedia files to the camera so that you can play or view them on the camera. Use the supplied USB cable after installing any programs you need from the CD.
Installing programs
Hardware and software requirements
| Item | Requirements |
| CPU | Pentium III 500MHz or better |
| (Pentium III 800MHz or better recommended) |
| |
| | |
| RAM | 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) |
| | |
| OS | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista |
| Hard disk | 250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) |
| capacity |
| | |
| | |
| | • USB port |
| | • CD-ROM drive |
| Others | • | 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible |
| | | monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) |
| | • | Microsoft Direct X 9.0 or later |
| | | |
Programs contained on the CD
Item | Requirements |
Samsung Master | Edit photos and videos. |
| |
Samsung Converter* | Convert videos so that they can be played |
| on the camera. |
| |
Adobe Reader | View the user manual. |
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*Files may not be converted if there is no proper codec. Install a multi-codec (full version of the latest K-Lite Codec recommended). Install Samsung Converter again after installing the multi-codec.
*Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program.
•Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty.
•For 64-bit Editions of Windows XP and Vista, the programs may not work properly.
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Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Safety Warnings
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Safety Precautions
Health and Safety Information
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Protect your camera’s lens
Copyright information
Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode icons next to a title
Icons used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Expressions used in this manual
Exposure Brightness
Subject, background, and composition
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Contents
Contents
Basic functions
Camera layout
Icon Mode Description
Button Function
Camera layout
Icon Description
Icons
Press Power to turn your camera on or off
Playback mode
Turning your camera on or off
Mini dashboard
Setting options
Zooming
Taking photos
Press Shutter to take a photo
Green In focus Red Out of focus
Taking photos
Reducing camera shake
Digital zoom
Digital range
Rotate the mode dial to Press w or r to select a menu
Using the Photo Help Guide mode
Press t and select a submenu Press t to view a topic
Press t to practice
Changing the display type
Shooting mode
Press w repeatedly to change the display type for Shooting
Playback modes Selected shooting option
Transferring files for Windows
Installing programs
Hardware and software requirements
Programs contained on the CD
Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive
Connecting the camera to your PC
Transferring files for Windows
Plug the USB cable into the camera and your PC
Transferring files to your PC
Disconnecting the device for Windows XP
Transferring multimedia files to the camera
Wait until your PC stops reading from the camera
Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders
Using Samsung Converter
Set the frame size and rate
For the converted file Start converting Basic functions
Using Samsung Master
Downloading files using Samsung Master
Using the Samsung Master Interface
USB cable Turn on your camera
Transferring files for Mac
Transfer multimedia files to your computer
Computer recognises the camera automatically and a
Extended functions
Using the Auto mode
Using the Scene mode
Shooting modes
Shooting modes
Using the Dual is mode
Press w or r to select an option
Press e or t to select the aperture value or shutter speed
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Press MENU/OK Press Shutter to return to Shooting mode
Adjusting the brightness of the face 1 Press MENU/OK
Adjusting facial imperfections 1 Press MENU/OK
Using the Program mode
Pausing while recording
Setting the frame rate Setting sound options
Recording a video
Press r to pause while recording
Holding your camera correctly
When is displayed
Reducing camera shake
Half-pressing the shutter button
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Recording a voice memo
Recording voice memos
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum
Shooting Options
Selecting a resolution 2 1 7 5 4
Selecting a resolution and quality
Press MENU/OK or Fn
OptionDescription
Selecting a quality 2 1 7 5
Selecting a resolution and quality
Shooting mode, press Fn
Press w or r to select Quality
Photo
Using the timer 2 1 7 5 4
Using Motion Timer
Using the timer
Press t repeatedly until Is displayed Press Shutter
Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after
Shooting in the dark
Using the flash 2 1 5
Preventing red-eye 2 1 5
Shooting mode, press e repeatedly to change the flash option
Adjusting the ISO speed
Shooting in the dark
Option
Changing the camera’s focus
Using macro 2 1 7 Using auto focus 2 1 7
Focus distance option
Insects Distance from the subject
Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus area 2 1 7 5
Shooting mode, press MENU/OK
Areas
Emit a beep
Using face detection 2 1 7 5
Self Portrait
Face Detection
Blink Detection
Using face detection
Adjusting the exposure manually 1 7
Adjusting brightness and colour
Compensating for backlighting
Select “ ACB Press t Press w or r to select On
Changing the metering mode 1 7
Adjusting brightness and colour
Selecting a light source White balance 1 7
Select From the white balance options
Defining your own white balance setting
Using burst modes 1
Applying photo styles 2 1
Improving your photos
Applying colour 1 4
Press MENU/OK or E
Press e or t to adjust saturation, contrast, or sharpness
Adjusting your photos
Improving your photos
Select
Sharpness options Option Description
Playback/Editing
Display in Playback mode
Starting Playback mode
Playing back
Playback mode, press y
Playback mode, press MENU/OK
Playing back
Select “ Protect
Select Select and press MENU/OK
Restoring photos from the recycle bin
Deleting files
To delete selected files
Seleted
Viewing photos
Copying files to a memory card
Enlarging a photo
Starting a slide show
Playing voice memos
Playing a video
Playback mode, select a video and press r
Use the following buttons to control playback
Resizing photos
Editing a photo
Rotating a photo
Editing colour
Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance
Correcting exposure problems
Editing a photo
Select Press MENU/OK
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation
Select Press e or t to adjust a level
Creating a print order
Hiding facial imperfections
Size
Press w or r to select an option Press MENU/OK
Setting a start image
Playback mode, select a photo and press E
Set Press MENU/OK
Viewing files on a TV
With the printer on, connect your camera with the USB cable
Printing photos with a photo printer
Press e or t to select a photo
Press y to print
Multimedia
Using Multimedia mode
Press MENU/OK Select Open to select a file to play
Press w or r to select a file to play
Switching to another Multimedia mode
Using Multimedia mode
Locking the buttons
Deleting multimedia files
Access the MP3 mode and play a file. p
Using the MP3 mode
Playing music files
About VBR
Press Shutter during playback
Using the MP3 mode
Press MENU/OK during playback Select “ Interval
Taking photos while listening to music
Access the PMP mode and play a file. p
Using the PMP mode
Change the PMP mode settings
Stop or resume playback
Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. p.69
Using the Text Viewer mode
Textviewer mode Remaining battery capacity
Current
Menu Available Description Mode
Multimedia mode settings menu
Appendix
Accessing the settings menu
Camera settings menu
Press e or t to select a menu
Press w or r to select a submenu
Camera settings menu
When printing. Off*, Date, Date&Time
Specify how to name files
No*, Yes
Format
System of the connected video equipment
Power Off
NTSC* USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Mexico, etc
Error message Suggested remedies
Error messages
Cleaning your camera
Camera maintenance
Camera body
Camera lens and display
Terminal Write-protect switch Label front
Camera maintenance
About memory cards
Memory cards you can use
Battery specifications
About the battery
Battery life
Average time Test conditions
Before contacting a service centre
Situation
Situation Suggested remedies
Before contacting a service centre
Camera specifications
Voice recording
Camera specifications
Shooting
Storage
Dimensions W x H x D
Power
Weight
Operating temperature
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Index
Index
10 Sec Double Motion Timer Off
Installing Using
Display Language Sound
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