Samsung HMX-W300BN, HMX-W300RN, HMX-W300YN, HMX-W350BN, HMX-W350RN, HMX-W350YN Basic recording/playback

Basic recording/playback

Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and

how to play back them.

Basic recording ...................................................................35

RECORDING VIDEOS .............................................................35

CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING ..............37

TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING

(MY CLIP FUNCTION) .............................................................38

RECORDING PHOTOS ...........................................................39

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) ...40

USING UNDERWATER MODE ................................................40

ZOOMING ..............................................................................41

Basic playback ....................................................................42

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE .......................................42

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS .........................................................43

PLAYING BACK MY CLIP ........................................................45

TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING PLAYBACK .................46

CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO .............47

VIEWING PHOTOS .................................................................48

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK .................................49

Contents

Main Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ii Before using the product under/near water iii Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Before using the product under/near water iv Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Using the product under/near water v Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near water droplets off the product with a soft and dry cloth. 1 gently shake it in the water to rinse it. Important safety instructions vii viii ix SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS Before reading this user manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before reading this user manual Before using this product Notes regarding trademarks 4 Safety information 5 6 7 Contents Getting Started ..............................................14 Basic recording/playback ...............................34 Advanced recording/playback ........................50 Contents Advanced playback .............................................................59 Specifications ....................................................................101 Other settings ................................................67 Other settings ......................................................................68 Quick start guide STEP 1: Get ready 1 2 STEP 2: Record with your product Page Page 13 2 3 Sharing videos/photos on Web sites STEP 5: Delete videos or photos Getting Started Learn your products layout, indicators, and basic operations. Getting to know the product ...............................................15 Getting ready to start recording ..........................................22 Basic operation of the product ............................................29 Getting to know the product LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left Front/Right/Bottom Right of the LCD screen IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS Video recording mode Photo recording mode Right of the LCD screen Video playback mode: Single view Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view 22 Getting ready to start recording 1 2 3 4 5 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. Battery level display Available running time for the battery Continuous recording (without zoom) About the battery INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards Handling a memory card Page RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recording time available for video in minutes Recordable number of photos Basic operation of the product 29 TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE ZOOM (T / W)/DISPLAY ( )/ UNDERWATER ( )/ OK (REC) BUTTON Menu screen Recording mode T OK (REC) W OK (REC) SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE You can display or hide on-screen information. <Full display mode> <Minimum display mode> Press the [Display ( )] button in the standby mode. USING THE STRAP SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 1 2 3 Basic recording/playback Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and how to play back them. Basic recording ...................................................................35 Basic playback ....................................................................42 Basic recording 35 RECORDING VIDEOS 1 2 Page 37 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING 1 2 38 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) 1 2 39 RECORDING PHOTOS 1 2 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) USING UNDERWATER MODE Press the [Underwater ( )] button in the standby mode. 41 ZOOMING To zoom in ( T ) To zoom out ( W ) Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes 43 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS 2 3 44 Various playback operations 1 2 1 PLAYING BACK MY CLIP 3 46 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS DURING PLAYBACK 2 3 4 47 CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO 2 3 4 48 VIEWING PHOTOS 1 3 49 ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 3 1 2 4 Advanced recording/playback Learn how to record and play back videos/photos with various functions. Using the menu items .........................................................51 Advanced recording ............................................................53 Advanced playback .............................................................59 Using the menu items 2 HANDLING MENUS 1 3 Using the menu items Recording menu items Playback menu items MENU ITEMS Advanced recording Video Resolution Photo Resolution 54 White Balance 1 )/Underwater ( )] button J White Balance. 2 [OK (REC)] button. Smart Filter )/Underwater ( )] button J Smart Filter. J [OK (REC)] button. Submenu items Smart Filter Examples Back Light Face Detection Anti-Shake (DIS) Advanced playback 59 Play Mode 1 2 Delete Protect Delete My Clip Share Mark 64 Smart BGM 2 1 3 Smart BGM Option 65 Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II) 1 To set external songs as background music 2 Slide Show 3 1 2 3 Other settings Refer to items to configure your product settings. Other settings ......................................................................68 Other settings 68 SETTING MENU ITEMS 1 Storage Info File No 1 2 3 Date/Time Set 2 Date/Time Display 1 2 3 LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off 1 2 3 Beep Sound Shutter Sound 1 2 3 Auto Power Off PC Software 1 2 3 Video Out Format 1 2 3 75 Default Set 1 3 1 2 Page Connecting to a TV 77 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI Connecting the product to a TVs HDMI input 1 Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main functions System requirements 79 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Step 1. Connecting the USB plug 1 2 3 For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. 1 $ # @ 8 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 Step 3. Playing back videos or photos 3 1 2 Page Upload your videos directly to YouTube! STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 84 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE Viewing the contents of storage media 1 2 3 4 5 Structure of folders and files on the storage media Video file (H.264) 1 Photo file 2 File format Video files Photo files Appendixes Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Battery Storage media Playback Underwater handling SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS Power Display Page Storage Media Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your product Playback on other devices (TV) Connecting to a computer Underwater handling Overall operations Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Additional information MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the product LCD screen USING YOUR PRODUCT ABROAD On TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions PAL-compatible countries/regions Page HOW TO USE CHEST BAND (HMX-W350 ONLY) GLOSSARY Specifications Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product