Samsung HMX-F80 Getting to know the camcorder

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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR

CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any

of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer

Care Centre.

Model name Colour Internal memory Lens

HMX-F80BP

HMX-F800BP

HMX-F810BP

Black - 52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

130x (Digital)

HMX-F80SP

HMX-F800SP

HMX-F810SP

Sliver -

• Although the models have some features that are different, they

operate in the same way.

• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your

local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced

battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of

accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries.

• A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards

compatible with your camcorder.

• Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick

start guide.

Checking your accessories

Battery Power adaptor USB cable

Audio/Video cable User manual CD Quick start guide

Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card

External battery charger Memory card/

Memory card adaptor

Optional accessories

Getting to know the camcorder

Contents

Main USER SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before reading this user manual Before reading this user manual Beforeusingthiscamcorder Notesregardingtrademarks Safety information WARNING Page CAUTION Page Contents Contents Advanced recording ......................................52 Advanced playback .......................................67 Specifications .............................................. 104 Other settings ................................................ 74 Connecting to a TV ........................................80 Quick start guide Page Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 3 1 2 Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Checking your accessories LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / // Operatingstatus(standby/ IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS VideoandPhotorecordingmode Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view Protect Centre of the LCD screen Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view Centre of the LCD screen To insert the battery Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY To eject the battery 1 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. 1 2 3 To charge the battery with the power adaptor To charge the battery by connecting to a PC CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp Available charging and running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source About the battery Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1 2 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 2 3 Internal rechargeable battery SETTING THE OPERATION MODES SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) 1 2 3 SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 1 2 3 4 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards <SDXC><SD> <SDHC> Handling a memory card The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards! RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number of photos ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger. 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens. Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS 3 1 2 RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME 1 button. The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts. 2 TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) 1 3 2 RECORDING PHOTOS 1 2 3 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) 1 2 3 4 ZOOMING IN/OUT To zoom in (T) To zoom out (W) USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS 3 Skip playback To adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operations 1 Playback and pause alternate 2 Search playback 1 2 PLAYING BACK MY CLIP 3 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO 3 4 VIEWING PHOTOS 1 Select the photo thumbnail view. 2 3 ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 1 Select the photo you want to 2 3 4 Using the menu items Using the menu items MENU ITEMS Recording menu items Playback menu items Using the menu items Setting menu items iSCENE Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. [Control (Left/Right)] button p Video Resolution. with the [Control (Up/Down)] button, and then press the [Control (OK)] button. Photo Resolution White Balance To set the white balance manually 1 2 3 4 Face Detection 1 3 2 EV (Exposure Value) 1 2 3 4 C.Nite Focus Adjusting the focus manually 1 2 Anti-Shake(HDIS) Digital Special Effect Examples of 7 digital effect options Zoom Type Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC 1 2 3 4 Page Guideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playback PlayOption 1 2 Smart BGM Option 1 1 2 3 4 5 Delete 1 2 3 4 Delete My Clip 1 2 3 4 Protect 1 2 3 4 Slide Show 1 2 3 File Info Other settings Date/Time Set 1 2 3 Date/Time Display LCD Brightness 1 2 3 Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software Format 1 2 Default Set 1 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI Using a micro HDMI cable 1 2 3 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1 2 3 Page Dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS 1 2 3 4 Using with a windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main Functions System Requirements USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 2 3 For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. Step 3. Playing back videos or photos 1 2 3 Step 4. Editing videos or photos 1 2 3 4 5 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 2 3 Structure of folders and files on the storage media Videos (H.264) y Photos z File format Video files Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES - Playback SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS Displays Page Page Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Connecting to a computer Page Maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the camcorder LCD screen Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Power sources On TV colour systems PAL-compatible countries/regions Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY Specifications Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product