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Samsung CX4 manual Contents

Models: CX4

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Safety Precautions	2
Using the Manuals	5
Quick Q & A Index	6
Contents	8
Basic Operations	13
Packing List	14
Optional Accessories	14
How to Use the Mode Dial	15
Names of Parts	16
Picture Display	18
Getting Ready	21
About the Battery	21
About the SD Memory Card (available in stores)	22
Charging the Rechargeable Battery	23
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card	24
Turning the Power On/Off	25
Setting the Language, Date and Time	25
Basic Shooting	27
Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode (Focus and Shoot)	27
Using the Zoom Function	29
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)	30
Using the Flash	31
Using the Self-timer	32
Shooting in Scene Auto Mode	33
Playing Back Images	34
Viewing Your Images	34
Thumbnail View	34
Enlarging Images	36
Deleting Files	37
Deleting a File or All Files	37
Deleting Multiple Files	38
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button	40
About the Electronic Level	42
About the Histogram Display	44

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Camera User Guide Warranty Safety PrecautionsTest Shooting Properly before normal useSymbol alerts you to prohibited actions Symbol alerts you to actions that must be performedDo not cover equipment while charging For Accessories with the product before using that product Keep the equipment out of the reach of childrenShock UK, Germany, France and Spain TEL Toll Free +800-1532-4865 Europe5Taking Photographs First StepsPoint-and-Shoot Photography Preventing BlurMovies Advanced SettingsPlayback MiscellaneousContents Shooting Mode Types Using the Fn Function ButtonADJ. Button Functions Playback FunctionsPlayback Menu Exposure Compensation Adjusting ExposureUsing the Menu Setup Menu Options Setup MenuDirect Printing 105 Downloading Images to Your Computer 109Appendices 118 Basic Operations Optional Accessories Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Names of Parts Item Name Refer to Mode Dial97, 105, 113 Rear View105, 113 54, 58, 62, 71, 85 36, 40 135 130Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Movie Mode Time Playback Data Source IndicatorExample of Picture Display During Playback Recording Time 131Battery Level Indication Turn the power on and get ready to shoot About the BatteryAbout Formatting About the SD Memory Card available in storesCharging the Rechargeable Battery Plug the battery charger into an outletDescription Charging Charging complete Removing the SD Memory Card Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory CardSetting the Language, Date and Time Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Camera in Playback Mode Zero is displayed if the clock is not setADJ./OK button Press the ADJ./OK buttonConfirmation screen appears Date and time are setHold the camera with both hands Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode Focus and ShootLightly press both elbows against your Body Put your finger on the shutter release ButtonFocus on the subject, and then compose your shot Focus Status Frame Color Before focusing WhiteGently press the shutter release button all the way Subject in focus Green Subject not in focus Red FlashingWide-angle Telephoto Zoom bar Using the Zoom FunctionShown below.P.73 is set to Spot AF.GP.124 Zoom Focal Shooting Close-Ups Macro ShootingShooting Range PositionUsing the Flash Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the flash modePress the ADJ./OK button toward F Flash Using the Self-timer Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the modePress the shutter release button Refer to Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Auto ModeSports Macro Mode PortraitViewing Your Images Thumbnail ViewFrames Date of Recording Image Size Enlarged View Enlarging ImagesZ4 3 F A4 3 F 16 ×Deleting a File or All Files Deleting Multiple Files Repeat to select all the files you want to deleteOmit this step if the camera is already in multi-frame view Press the ADJ./OK button !NF Changing the Display with DISP. Button During Shooting ModeNormal Symbol Display During Playback ModeAbout the Electronic Level Level indicator becomes green Level indicator displayDirection in which the camera is tilted Indicating that the scale is in the middle GreenAbout the Histogram Display Using the camera for the first time, read this sectionAdvanced Operations ADJ. Button Functions Shifting the AE and AF Targets Turn the mode dial to 5/X/Rand then press the ADJ./OKShoot close-ups AE Lock Locks the exposure AF/Face Pr Macro TargetMulti AF AF/Subj.Trckng AF/Multi TrgtShifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting Assigning a Role to the Fn ButtonFor the operating procedure, see P.49 Set Set Fn Button to AE Lock on the setup menuPressing the Fn button again cancels the AE lock AE lock function cannot be used in movie modeChoosing a Focus Setting Scene Modes Scene Mode WImage size can be set to a4 3 F or z4 3 F using Use when taking pictures of moving objectsImage size can be set to j4 3 or c4 3 using the Size SkyTurn the mode dial to W Selecting a Scene ModePress the Menu button to change the scene mode Select a scene modeUsing Skew Correction Mode Press the ADJ./OK or Fn buttonPress the shutter release button to shoot the picture When Skew Correct Mode is selected, note the following Continuous Modes Continuous Mode RTurn the mode dial to R Taking Pictures in Continuous ModeCamera enters shooting mode Press the Menu buttonMP is a file format for recording a set of still images Plus 10MSpeed Cont Low/Speed Cont High Plus 2MCreative Shooting Mode Options Creative Shooting ModeTaking Pictures in Creative Shooting Mode Turn the mode dial toSelect the desired mode Press the ADJ./OK or Fn button Dynamic Range Expansion Effect Dynamic Range Double ShotShooting in Miniaturization Mode Press the ADJ./OK button NFto Plus Normal ShootingChoose the width of the area that Will be in focusShooting Movies Movie ModeMP file is displayed with the S symbol Playing Back MoviesPlaying Back MP Files Operations during slide show are shown below Display changes as followsFast Forward Rewind Slow Rewind Next FrameSelecting Multiple Frames Exporting MP FilesTo select two frames and all frames between them Select Sel. Range and press the ADJ./OK buttonSelect the last frame and press the ADJ./OK button Press the Menu button in shooting mode Using the MenuSelect the setting Select the desired menu itemHue GP.61 Shooting Menu OptionsVignetting GP.61 SizeFace Pr. Multi Focus Choose a focusing mode Multi AFSubj. Tracking ∞ InfinitySpot CenterPress the Menu button to cancel self-timer shooting Custom Self-TimerFlash Exposure Compensation GP.80Interval Shooting Slow Shutter Limit Focus Subject Tracking AFMulti-Target AF Press and hold the ADJ./OK button as required Manual Focus MFAn icon is displayed when On is selected White balance can be changed using the shooting menu GP.83Auto Bracketing Auto BracketFocus Bracketing FOCUS-BKT Color Bracketing CL-BKTThen press the ADJ./OK button twice Half-press the shutter release buttonWhen your subject is darkish When your subject is whitishExposure Compensation For backlightingWhite Balance Manual Select Manual and press the ADJ./OK button ISO SettingPlayback menu appears Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the desired itemScreen for the selected menu item appears ScreensOriginal Resized Playback Menu OptionsA4 3 F/z4 3 F J4 3 F/ j4 3 N/ i3 2 F/ g1 1 F/ g16 9 FGP.96 Slide ShowFlag Function Setting Setting/Canceling One File at a TimeSetting/Canceling Multiple Files at One Time Trim To cancel, press the DISP. button3072 J4 3 F/ j4 3 N 2592 2048 Trimming level640 3072 I3 2 F 2592 2048 640 2592Level Compensation Correcting Images Manually Correcting Images AutomaticallyWhite Balance Compensation To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. buttonYou cannot use level compensation for movies or MP files Green Amber Magenta BlueSkew Correction Protect Selecting Multiple FilesSelect the first frame and press the ADJ./OK button Dpof Viewing Pictures on TV Press the Power button, or press and holdPlayback button to turn the camera on Video Input Terminal yellow Audio Input Terminal whitePress the ADJ./OK button N Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the settingSetup Menu Options LCD BrightnessMemory card before formatting the internal memory GP.87 100 Auto Power OffOperation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera LCD Auto Dim101 102 Set the camera to the desired settings Reg. My SettingsSettings Saved in Reg. My Settings 103Digital Zoom Image 104Zoom Magnification and Recorded Image Size Picture Quality/SizeUsing the USB cable provided Connecting the Camera to a PrinterAbout the Direct Print Function 105106 Printing Still ImagesPrinting One or All Still Images Options availableSelect an option and press the ADJ./OK button 107Printing Several Still Images 108Press the ADJ./OK button !to Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select additional imagesSystem Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM For Windows109 CD-ROM Setup Installer screen appears automatically110 Installing Software Click Installing the software111 112 Administrator privileges are requiredClick Unblock for DL-10 Adobe Reader113 Click Browse CD-ROM ContentCopying Pictures to Your Computer Copy photos to the computer114 Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is completeCopy files from the camera to the desired location Disconnect the USB cableFor Macintosh 115Otherwise, files in the internal memory are displayed 116 Using the MP File ViewerInstalling VM-1 System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROMVM-1 Installer.pkg icon 117Troubleshooting Error Messages118 Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply119 Shooting 120121 Playback/Deleting 122123 Other Problems124 Available Settings125 Camera Shake Correction is disabled126 127 128 Specifications129 130 Tripod Hole Shape 20UNC Date Maintain Time Approx weekTo 40 C 131 Number of Images That Can Be Stored132 Function Default Settings Shooting Macro Macro Off Flash Auto Self-Timer Self-Timer Off133 Seconds 134Minimum Distance Show Auto Rotate LCD Confirmation TimeBattery Charger Model BJ-10 Using Your Camera Abroad135 Playback on Television in Other RegionsDo not forcefully press the surface of the picture display 136137 Care and StorageCare Use and Storage138 Warranty and Servicing139 USA FCC Part 15 Class BDedrick Place, West Caldwell NJ, 07006 Tel 140 141 111116 France DeutschlandItalia España800-22RICOH Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, U.S.AOberrather Straße 6, D-40472 Düsseldorf, Germany North America U.S