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Samsung GX-20 manual Contents of the Operating Manual

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1. Before Starting to Take a Picture

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2. Starting Basic Shooting (Auto mode)

This chapter gives a quick guidelines for the ﬁrst time users to take a picture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.)

3. Getting a Better Picture by Using More Functions

This chapter helps users achieve a better picture by learning how to get a camera’s angle of view, exposure, focusing the object, and so on.

4. Using Advanced Shooting Modes

This chapter explains how to use the advanced shooting mode such as Tv (Shutter-Priority AE) mode, Av (Aperture-Priority AE) mode, and so on.

5. Using the Flash

This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the ﬂash.

6. How to Playback the Images

Explains how to view or delete the picture images including how to view images in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.

7. Using the Software

Explains the editing software provided for your SAMSUNG digital camera.

8.How to Make a Photo Print Explains how to make a photo print.

9.Appendix

Explains troubleshooting and introduces the special terms used in this user guide.

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Samsung GX-20 manual Contents of the Operating Manual

Contents

Page 001 Important Safety InformationDo not use the ﬂash in close proximity to people or infants 002 Precautions for Battery UsagePrecautions for Charger Usage Do not disassemble the chargerContents Using the Menu 004Contents Using Software 007 FeatureUse a 100mm lens with the GX-20 Sizes for 35mm ﬁlm and Size of SensorButtons Understanding illustrated icons used in this user guide008 Or icons indicates the each direction buttonContents of the Operating Manual Memo Checking the Contents of the Package Setting the Language and Date InformationChecking the Contents of the Package Front & Top Names of Working Parts013 Rear 014Quick reference guide 015016 Charging and Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Charging LED StatusInsert the battery as shown on the picture Inserting the Battery017 Battery Operating Normal Flash photography Battery Level IndicatorLifetime of the battery Fully charged battery 018Close the Card cover Inserting the Memory Card019 Precautions When Using the Memory Card 020Turning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to the on positionBattery grip supports the green button 021Current date and time can be set on the following screen Setting the Language and Date Information022 Starting Basic Shooting Auto mode LCD Panel Indications Using the full automatic program mode024 Attaching and removing the lensCheck that the camera is off Correct methods of holding the camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures025 Optical Image Stabilization OIS Optical Image StabilizationTurning On the OIS Function 026Detailed Information While Power is On or Operating Mode DialLCD Monitor Indications 027Capture Mode 029 Playback ModeAperture Value Shooting mode Shutter Speed Captured imagesPlayback Histogram Display030 Dark031 When capturing or adjustingViewﬁnder Indications Displays the aperture valueLCD Panel Indications Flash mode032 Set the focus mode lever to SAF Using the full automatic program modeSet the mode dial to Auto mode AFAuto Focusing Frame Focus indicatorShutter release button has two positions Operating the shutter release buttonHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Review captured images on the LCD monitorAdjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit Your eyesight Adjusting the Viewﬁnder to Your EyesightUsing the Zoom ring 035Move Using the Drive Mode036 Charging to On in the CUSTOM2 MenuGetting a Better Picture by Using More Functions Digital Using the Liveview functionDisplaying the Digital Preview Liveview039 Main switch toManual White Balance Manual W.B Press the OK buttonChecking the focus Using AutofocusSet the focus mode lever to SAF or CAF You can focus with the following methodsChoose the part of the viewﬁnder to set focus to Selecting the Focusing Area AF PointSetting the Focus Position in the Viewﬁnder 041Centre the subject to focus Fixing the Focus042 Keep pressing the shutter button halfwayYou can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusUsing the Focus Indicator 043Using the Viewﬁnder Matte Field 044Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture Using slower shutter speedUsing faster shutter speed Effect of Shutter SpeedNow you can check the depth of ﬁeld in the viewﬁnder How to Check Depth of Field046 Depth of Field?Exposure Compensation Set with the metering mode leverSelecting the Metering Method 047048 AE-L with AF LockedPress the AE-L button Using the RAW button 049050 Using the Mirror Lock Up FunctionPress the direction buttons to select Self-Timer 2 secs Focus on the subjectDrive Single Frame Shooting Move Set Self-Timer 12 secs Self-Timer ShootingFocus indicator appears when the subject is in focus 051Point the remote control unit towards Remote Control Shooting Sold SeparatelyRemote control unit is pressed 052053 Using the MenuUsing the Menu button Press the Menu buttonThis section explains the methods for Capture Menu Using the Capture MenuPicture Wizard 054Jpeg Quality File FormatJpeg Size Liveview Colour SpaceSet RAW Button You can set the colour space to useInterval Shooting You can save the current set value to User program modeUser Registration Extended Bracket Contrast058 Auto EV Adjust The exposure isMulti Exposure Number of Shots 2 9 images059 Memory of Settings OIS Optical Image StabilizationSelect OIS menu in the Capture Menu Link AF Point & AE Using the CUSTOM1 MenuAF in remote control Superimpose AF AreaAF by Press Halfway Enable AF Performs Autofocus when pressing the AF buttonAF Button Function Catch in FocusAE-L with AF Locked Locks the exposure value when the focus is lockedEV Steps Program Line Metering TimeWB Adjustable Range WB when using ﬂashFine Tune when AWB Auto EVCNoise Reduction Colour Temp. UnitHigh Noise ISO DisplaySet Max ISO Range Reset Custom1ISO Steps Set the sensitivity stepGreen Button in TAv&M Using the CUSTOM2 MenuDial in Program / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv / M / X / B Use Aperture RingBracketing Order One-touch BracketingRemaining Count Release in ChargingAuto Rotation Preview MethodInitial Zoom Saving Rotation InfoReset Custom2 Select BatteryLight of Top LCD Flash in Wireless Mode Fires built-in ﬂ ash as master in wireless modeBeep Using the Setup MenuFormat You can turn the camera operation beep on or offDate/Time Date SettingTime Setting Language/言語Video Out LCD colour adjustmentLCD Brightness 072Folder Name Auto Power OffUSB Selecting an external device 073Change File Name Sensor CleaningSelect Sensor Cleaning on the Setup Menu menu 074Dust can be removed by shaking the Sensor Dust RemovalDust Alert Checks dust in the sensorPixel Mapping AF ﬁne adjustmentReset Unclear your cameraQuick View Using the Playback MenuExposure Warning 077078 Digital PreviewDigital Filter Back Set Move ExitTaking a picture of a fast-moving subject Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensorShooting in the different exposure rates Expressing the background out of focusRotate the Mode dial to select P Using the best programmed exposure, P Program modeAutomatic Program Exposure Mode 080081 To change the aperture082 Sv Sensitivity Priority ModeShooting in the different exposure rates Sv Mode, Aperture f =083 Tv Shutter Priority ModeTaking a picture of a fast-moving subject Now, you are ready to take some picturesTurn the rear dial and adjust the aperture value Av Aperture Priority ModeRotate the Mode dial to select Av Expressing the background out of focus085 Using the automatic ISO setting modeTAv Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode TAv Mode, Aperture f =EV Bar Manual ModeAE-L in M mode 086Shooting with long time shutter speed Bulb ModeRotate the Mode dial to select B 087088 Using the external ﬂashFlash X-Sync Mode Now, the ﬂash ﬁres as soon as you press the shutter buttonRotate the Mode dial to select User User Mode089 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket While using the front dialFocus indicator appears in the viewﬁ nder when focused 090091 092 Setting the White BalanceColour Temperature Press the Fn buttonManual Setting the Colour TemperatureAdjusting the White Balance Manually Press the direction buttonDaylight Check Set Fine-Tuning the White Balance094 Auto Check Set Exit SetGreen Magenta Blue Amber 095Press the OK button twice Daylight Exit Set096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensorSetting the Sensitivity Press the direction buttons to select a desired sensitivityUsing the Flash Press the direction buttons to select Flash mode Using the Built-in FlashSelecting Flash Mode 098099 Using Auto DischargeWireless Mode Auto Fill-In Auto +Red-eyeBrighten the surroundings when shooting Using Fill-in FlashUsing Red-eye Reduction Flash 100101 Front curtain sync, Rear curtain syncDaylight-Sync Shooting Subject moved in the direction of the arrowUsing the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode Compensating Flash OutputUsing M Manual Mode Using Slow-Speed-SyncUsing Tv Shutter Priority Mode 103104 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in FlashCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance Sensitivity Built-in ﬂash guide number105 Using an External Flash Sold SeparatelyAbout the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF Camera Function Flash106 Using P-TTL Auto ModeUsing High-Speed Flash Sync Mode UnitWireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode Using in Wireless ModeWireless Mode Red-Eye ReductionUsing the external ﬂash sync terminal 108How to Playback the Images Connecting the Camera to AV EquipmentRotating Images This chapter explains how to playback still picturesPlaying Back Still Pictures 110Displaying a Folder 111112 Show, Interval, and Effect setting screen appearsSlideshow Effect of the SlideshowDifferent name Press the Fn button Digital Filters113 Press the direction button to select Save as114 Digital FilterYou can convert captured RAW ﬁles into Jpeg ﬁles Converting RAW ﬁles to Jpeg format115 You can delete one image at a time Deleting ImagesDeleting a Single Image Deleting All Images 116Deleting Folders Deleting Selected Images from Nine-Image Display117 Deleting images taken with the RAW+ button 118Protecting All Images Protecting Images from DeletionProtecting a Single Image You can protect images from being accidentally deletedConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment 120Using the Software Using the Samsung RAW ConverterSystem Requirements Software Notes122 123 124 Setting up the application softwareClick Press the Menu button and select the Setup Menu menu Starting PC mode125 126 Removable DiskDownloading stored images Unexpected disconnectionRemoving the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MACUsing the USB Driver for MAC Windows 2000/ME/XP/VistaSamsung Master Samsung MasterDownloading images 128129 You can view the stored images Image viewer130 You can edit the still image Image edit131 Movie edit 132Developing the RAW ﬁles Using the Samsung RAW Converter133 134 Correcting the exposureExposure 135 Saving the RAW ﬁles into Jpeg or Tiff formatHandling the JPEG/TIFF ﬁles as you edit RAW ﬁles Original imageMemo Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single Images Settings for All ImagesSet the following items for each image Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images 138Press the Fn button in Playback mode Settings for All Images139 Set the USB on the Setup Menu to Print Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer 140Button 141Paper size 142 Press the OK button twiceConﬁrmation screen Printing All Images143 Print OneWhen you have ﬁnished printing, turn off the camera Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer 144Optional Accessories AppendixCamera Case Optional AccessoriesExternal Flash SEF-54PZF / SEF-36PZF OthersError Messages Description Troubleshooting147 148 Printer Problem Cause Remedy149 Computer150 Focal Length onHow to stop the program Case There is an unexpected error during ﬁle transferWhen using the USB hub? PC manufacturer or Bios manufacturerMain Speciﬁcations Main Speciﬁcations 153Glossary Gradation Image ResolutionExif Exchangable Image File Format Histogram021 E SymbolIndex 156076 157Correct disposal of batteries in this product 158159 FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Techwin Model No Samsung GX-20Memo Memo