Samsung SMX-F50SP/AAW, SMX-F54RP/MEA, SMX-F50BP/EDC Troubleshooting, Power source, Storage media

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Warning indicators and messages

Power source

Message

Icon

Low Battery

-

Check authenticity of the

-

battery.

 

Informs that...

 

Action

The battery is almost

 

• Replace with a charged battery or use the AC power adaptor. Charge the battery.

 

discharged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The battery failed to

 

• Check the battery’s authenticity. Change to an authentic, charged Samsung battery.

authenticate.

 

• Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with this camcorder.

 

 

 

Storage media

Message

Icon

Memory Full

(SMX-F53/

F54 only)

Insert Card

Card Full

Card Error

Card Locked

Not

Supported

Card

Please format

Informs that...

 

Action

 

There is not enough space to record in the built-in

 

• Delete unnecessary files in the built-in memory. Use a memory card.

 

 

 

memory.

 

Back-up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no memory card inserted in the card slot.

 

• Insert a memory card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Delete unnecessary files on the memory card. Use the built-in memory.

 

There is not enough space to record on a memory card.

 

(SMX-F53/F54 only)

 

 

Back-up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Change to another memory card which has enough free space.

 

 

The memory card has some problem and cannot be

 

• Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.

 

recognised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The write protection tab on an memory card has been

 

• Release the write protection tab.

 

set to lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The memory card is not supported in this camcorder.

 

• Change to a memory card that we recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

103

The memory card is not formatted.

 

• Format the memory card using the menu.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Memory Camcorder Important Information on USE Safety WarningsPrecautions There is a potential risk of death or serious injuryIf you set TV Super Fine, the corresponding icon Before using this camcorderIii Correct disposal of batteries in this product Safety information FollowedSafety information Vii Viii Contents Contents 115 103112 Insert a memory card. page Power buttonQuick start guide You can use commercially available Sdhc SD HighRecording videos Recording photosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Viewing on a TVSharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/Facebook Delete videos or photosWhats Included with Your Camcorder Checking your accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Location of Controls Front & LeftRight Top & Bottom Rear Identifiying the Screen Displays Video and Photo record modeIndicator Meaning Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenStby 00000 475Min 9999 1.6M Video Play mode Video Play mode Single ViewVolume Down Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK GuideVideo Play mode Single Volume Photo Play mode Single View Photo Play mode Thumbnail View Attaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Battery insertion/ejection Using the BatteryTo eject the battery To insert the batteryAC power Charging the BatteryUsing AdaptorColour of the charging indicator shows the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display To check the charging stateContinuous Recording without zoom Available charging and running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source About the battery Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Switching to the Power Saving ModeBasic operation of the camcorder Off function, which turns offMinimum display mode Setting the Operation Modes Using the Display ButtonSwitching the information display mode Mode Icon FunctionsSubject is in front of a window Using the Back Light Button Using the Continuous RecordingFunction Backlight off Backlight onShortcut Menu OK guide Using the Smart BGM FunctionYou can enjoy the music when it plays video Shortcut Function Using the Control Buttons Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time Left/Right buttonSelecting the Languages Submenu itemsAbout the storage media Selecting the Storage Media SMX-F53/F54 onlyTo eject a memory card Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card Not suppliedTo insert a memory card Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card Not suppliedCompatible memory cards Common cautions for memory cardsHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable time available for video Unit Approximate minutes of recordingSelect a subject to record Basic recordingRecording Videos Recording Photos Quick View Function in the Record Mode Smart Auto Smartauto Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto Smartauto button Anti-Shake Hdis IconsUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle ZoomingTo zoom To zoom out Recording. This camcorder allows you to recordPhoto play mode Changing the Playback ModeRecord mode Basic playbackPlaying Videos To adjust the volume Camcorder. page Open the LCD screen and press Power button to turn onViewing Photos Recording options Changing the Menu SettingsUsing the Menu button Items Record Mode Default valueMenu Items ISCENE Video Resolution Suitable ResolutionPhoto Resolution WideUnderstanding White Balance Fluorescent, etc. or let the camcorder make all adjustmentsWhite Balance Look naturalTo set the white balance manually page Press the OK buttonUnderstanding Aperture Setting the aperture manuallyAperture Left/Rightbutton  ApertureSetting the shutter speed manually Shutter SpeedUse For Recommended shutter speed when recordingShutter Speed Manual exposure is recommended in these situations EV Exposure ValueUnderstanding EVExposure Value With the Control Up/Down button NiteNite Colour, and exposure automatically FocusFace detection Focusing on a nearer subject Focusing manually during recordingFocusing on a further subject ANTI-SHAKE Hdis TipExamples of 10 digital effect options Off Disables the functionDigital Effect Left/Rightbutton Fader Wind CUT Type Zoom TypeLeft/Right button  Zoom Items Use Screen DisplayTime Lapse REC Example of Time Lapse Recording Left/Right button  Guideline Use On-screen Display To cancel the guideline functionGuideline Then press the OK buttonVideo Play Photo Play Default value Playback optionsUss On-screen Display Multi View OptionMulti View Option Play Option Smart BGM Option Delete Video you want to protect ProtectSelection screen appears Photo for protection.STORY-BOARD Print Using View Frame images appear on the LCD screenSelect an option by pressing Copy SMX-F53/F54 onlyLeft/Right button  Copy Control Up/Down button, Then press the OK buttonEdit Divide Edit Combine You can combine two different video clipsSlide Show will start from Current image  Start Press the OK button Indicator is displayedSlide Show To end the slide show, press OK button againSlide Show Option File Info System setting Setting menu itemsBefore starting recording or playback Storage Type SMX-F53/F54 onlyStorage Info To format the built-in memory To format a memory card Format Control Up/Down/OK button  Format Items Contents On-screen Display File noTime Zone Setting the clock to the local time VisitArea you are visiting using Button to select the Time Zone Control Up/Down/OK button Left/Right button  SettingsDATE/TIME SET  Date/TypeLeft/Right button  Settings  Time Type DATE/TIME DisplayLCD Brightness LCD Colour Ambient lighting conditions Blue colour rangeLCD Enhancer Auto LCD OFF Auto LCD Off60% Menu Design Transparency 20%  40%   Shutter Sound Beep Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound OK button  Auto Power Off Auto Power OFFSettings  Control Up/Down Left/Rightbutton  Settings Language TV DisplayVersion To start, set Demo to Off Using the Demo functionDemo Connecting to a TV Connecting to a TV 169/43Video Photo Viewing on a TV ScreenImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio 169Dubbing videos Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD RecordersUsing with a windows computer Checking Your Computer TypeSystem Requirements What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerMain Functions Items System RequirementsUsing the Intelli-studio Programme Connecting the USB cable To disconnect the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window No. DescriptionPlaying back videos or photos Editing videos or photos100 Sharing the videos/photos onlineExporting the videos/photos to your computer 101 Using AS a Removable Storage DeviceViewing and transferring the contents of storage media 102 Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaFile format Photos ②Power source TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Storage media104 105 Symptoms and solutionsDetails, see the display specification Unknown image appears on the LCD screen106 107 Recording stops automaticallyRecording stops You cannot record a photo image 108Beep sound is not heard 109 Playback on your camcorder110 Connecting to a computerRecommended computer specifications On your camcorder firmly111 Cannot Use Because of the following settingMenu items are greyed out Cleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance LCD screenNTSC-compatible countries/regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPAL-compatible countries/regions Glossary AF Auto FocusSpecifications Contact Samsung world wide Region Country Contact Centre  Web SiteRoHS compliant
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