Before reading this user manual
Before using this camcorder
•This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.
•You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder.
•Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
•Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
•Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the camcorder or memory card, etc.
Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
•Make a backup of important recorded data.
Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
•Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only.
Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand.
•For Open Source licenses information, refer to the
Notes regarding trademarks
•All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
•The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
•AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.
•Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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•Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.
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•Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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