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	QUICK START GUIDE
	07
	GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER	11	What’s included with your camcorder
	11	12	Location of controls
	11	14	Using the remote control
		14	Using the remote control
		16	Identifying the screen displays
	GETTING STARTED	20	Attaching/detaching the battery
	20	21	Charging the battery
	20	22	Checking the battery state
		22	Checking the battery state
	BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER	25	Turning your camcorder on/off
	25	26	Switching to the power saving mode
	25	27	Setting the operation modes
		27	Using the display(		) button
		27	Using the display(		) button
		28	Using the touch panel
	FIRST TIME SETTINGS	29	Setting the time zone and date/time for the ﬁrst time
	29	30	Selecting the languages
	29

GETTING READY TO START RECORDING

31

31Selecting the storage media (HMX-S15/S16 only)

32Inserting / ejecting a memory card (Not supplied)

33Selecting a suitable memory card (Not supplied)

35Recordable time and capacity

36Attaching the grip belt

36Adjusting the LCD screen

37Basic camcorder positioning

37Attaching the ferrite core

BASIC RECORDING

38

38Recording videos

40Capturing photos during video recording

41Recording photos

42Recording with ease for beginners (Smart auto)

43Capturing photos while playing back videos

44Zooming

45Setting the anti-shake (OIS: optical image stabilizer)

46 Using back light compensation mode	3

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Samsung HMX-S16, HMX-S10, HMX-S15 user manual Contents

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High Deﬁnition Digital Camcorder Precautions Safety WarningsSettings required before using a function Product Important Information on USE Before using this camcorderIii SD logo is a trademark. The Sdhc logo is a trademark Important safety instructions Ventilation Overloading Vii Viii User Installer Caution Product Unplug from the power supply Safety informationProhibited action Do not disassemble Do not dispose of battery in a ﬁre as it may explode When not using the camcorder Xii Contents Using the manual dial Using the ﬂashChanging the playback mode Resolution Slide Show Interval Slide Show MusicSlide Show Effect File Info 114 Manual network connection 115 Device information 112 You can record videos in H.264 format Quick start guide Recording photos Recording videos Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screenYou can enjoy HD high deﬁnition videos. Delete videos or photos Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBook Getting to know the camcorder Checking your accessoriesWhats Included with Your Camcorder Front/Left Location of Controls 0 9 Rear/Right/Top/Bottom Using the Remote Control Page Identifying the Screen Displays Video record modeCenter of the LCD screen Left of the LCD screen Photo record mode Top of the LCD screen Video play modeBottom of the LCD screen Photo play mode To attach the battery ATTACHING/DETACHING the BatteryTo detach the battery Getting started To charge the battery with the AC power adaptor Charging the BatteryTo charge the battery with the USB cable Battery level display Checking the Battery StateColor of the LED indicates the power or charging state Charging CHG indicator Playback time Video resolution Continuous recording time Approx minContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Using an AC power source Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Basic operation of the camcorder Quick On Stby Mode in the Stby mode Switching to the Power Saving Mode Using the Display Button Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode Touch Using the Touch Panel Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time ﬁrst time settings+/ Supported languages Selecting the LanguagesEnglish Português Polski Ελληνικά ⦽ǎᨕ Getting ready to start recording Card When using the memory card SD or Sdhc cardSelecting the Storage Media HMX-S15/S16 only Submenu items To insert a memory card Inserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not SuppliedTo eject a memory card Memory card Compatible memory cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Common cautions for memory cards Handling a memory card SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled Recordable time available for video Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable number of photos Attaching the Grip Belt Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic Camcorder Positioning Adjusting the shooting angleAttaching the Ferrite Core Close the ferrite core until it clicks shut Basic recording Using the external microphone not suppliedRecording Videos Page Capturing Photos During Video Recording To capture photos in video standby modeTo capture photos during video recording 720/60p 1920x1080 480/60p Recording Photos Appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto You can capture photos during video playback Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos1080/60i XF, 1080/60i SF 1920x1080 720/60p 1280x720 480/60p 720x408 To zoom To zoom out Zooming Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer It typically occurs when Subject is in front of a window Using Back Light Compensation Mode Display Meaning Using the Flash Ex The manual dial set to Focus Using the Manual DialFocus Aperture Shutter Basic playback Changing the Playback Mode Playing Back Videos You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu.To play back videos Tab. page 83 tab To adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operations Touch your desired photo to display Viewing PhotosTo return to the thumbnails, touch the Return tab Zooming during photo playback Viewing a slide showTo stop the slide show, touch the Return tab Slide show function is also available in the menu. Using the Menu tab Using the menu itemsHandling Menus and Quick Menus Touch Focus . The Focus function is used here as an example Using the Quick menu tab Video/photo record menu items Menu Items Video/photo playback menu items Display setting menu items Other setting menu items Connectivity setting menu items Video/photo recording menu items Quick Menu ItemsAuto Shutter ISCENE Advanced recording Submenu items Videos ResolutionSubmenu items Photos 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 Slow Motion3 4 5 6 7 8 White Balance To set the white balance manually ISO Aperture Touch the Menu tab Shutter then the desired submenu item Shutter Understanding EV Exposure Value Super C.Nite Focusing in a nearer subject Focusing on a further subject Focusing manually during recordingFocus Drag toward Face Detection Using the touch point functionYou can activate the touch point by Screen for about 2 seconds Magic Touch Off Disables the function XvYCC Metering Off OFF Digital Effect Fader Tele Macro Fufsjoh JHJUBM&GGFDU 5FMF.BDSP $POU4IPU 4FMG5JNFS Wind Cut Zoom MIC MIC Level Voice Reduction Digital Zoom Self Timer Time Lapse REC Total time for recording Recording interval Example of Time Lapse Recording Play Option Advanced playbackBackground Music Min. to 10 min HighlightOver 10 min View Slide Show Start Story-Board Print Slide Show Interval Slide Show MusicSet the interval between slide show transitions Slide Show Effect SD or Photo play modeFile Info You can see image information for each image Off Disables the function On Enables the LCD enhancer System settingLCD Brightness LCD Enhancer Date/Time Display Guideline TV Display TV Type Auto LCD Off Hdmi TV Out PC Software Remote TV Connect Guide USB ConnectNormal TV Camcorder Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Submenu items HMX-S15/S16 only Storage Info File No Format Date/Time Set Time ZoneRecording during playback. Time Type Date Type Shutter Sound Beep Sound 101 Auto Power Off 102 Quick On Stby REC Lamp Manual Dial103 Language Default Set Demo Off Disables the function On Enables the Demo function105 Deleting a Section of a Video Partial Delete Editing video clips Dividing a Video Touch the Menu tab Edit Combine Combining Videos108 Protection from Accidental Erasure ﬁle managementTouch the Menu tab Protect then the desired Submenu item You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once Deleting FilesTouch the Menu tab Delete then the desired submenu Go to Step Copying Files HMX-S15/S16 only Auto Connecting to a Network Wireless network connectionConﬁgure the network settings. See the Submenu items below Conﬁguration HMX-S15/S16 only 113 Manual Network Connection 115 Device Information Using the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only Sharing the VIDEOS/PHOTOS Saving the VIDEOS/PHOTOS to a PC Using the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only To transfer your videos/photos to another camcorder Transferring Videos and Photos Between Other DevicesTouch the Network Device to Device Touch Send 119 To receive videos/photos from another camcorder Connecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Connecting to a TVUsing a mini Hdmi cable Understanding the Hdmi cable What is Anynet+ function?122 Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Connecting to a Regular TV123 Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV Screen124 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Dubbing videos125 Printing photos To set the number of prints To cancel the print settingDirect Printing with a Pictbridge Printer To stop printing after printing starts Printer mode, touch the Menu tab Date/Time To set the date/time imprint127 Main functions What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerSystem requirements Connecting the USB cable Using the Intelli-studio Program 3 4 5 About the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photos 132 Sharing the videos/photos onlineNetworks organized by city, workplace, school, and region Viewing the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage Device Video ﬁle H.264 ➀ Structure of folders and ﬁles on the storage mediaPhoto ﬁle ➁ File format Storage media Troubleshooting 136 RecordingMemory card after formatting Playback 138 Editing videos 139 USB 140 Wireless Network Display Symptoms and Solutions141 When recording a subject Press the Mode button to set the Video record mode.Or delete the unnecessary ﬁles Recording stops automatically Operate 143Directly on your camcorder. Playback on your camcorder Adjusting the image during recording144 145 Playback on other devices TV, etc 146 Connecting to a computer Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Overall operations147 148 Environment conﬁguration for use of Kies Using external sound sources What is a Music Shake?149 External sound sources have 9 separate genres LCD screen MaintenanceLens Power sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadOn TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Speciﬁcations Video signalModel name Memory card SD/SDHC optional RF exposure statements Samsung Limited Warranty Warranty Samsung