Samsung HZ30W user manual

This user manual includes detailed usage

instructions for your camera. Please read

this manual thoroughly.

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Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Appendixes

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HZ30W

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Main Click a topic User Manual HZ30W 1 Health and safety information Safety warnings Do not use your camera near ammable or explosive gases and liquids Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects eyesight 2 Health and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Safety precautions Use only Samsung-approved accessories Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Page 4 Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Extended functions 27 Shooting options 39 Playback/Editing 62 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode icons Icons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual 6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Subject, background, and composition Exposure (Brightness) Common questions Quick reference 9 Contents Shooting options ...........................................................39 Basic functions .............................................................11 Extended functions .......................................................27 10 Contents Playback/Editing ...........................................................62 Appendixes ...................................................................85 Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Basic functions 14 Camera layout Video shooting button Button Description Display Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. A. Information A B C Inserting the battery and memory card Turning on your camera Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Performing the initial setup Selecting options Page Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Changing the display type D Press [ Taking photos Digital zoom Zooming Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reducing camera shake When is displayed Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions 28 Using the Smart Auto mode S Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Shutter] to take the photo. Using the DUAL IS mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the Scene mode Using the frame guide Using the Program mode 33 Shutter speed Aperture value Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Page Page Recording a video Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Recording voice memos Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality Selecting a resolution Using the timer Page 43 Shooting in the dark F Using the ash Select an option. Preventing red-eye Adjusting the amount of ash Select Shooting Flash EVC. Adjust the amount of ash. Adjusting the ISO speed 46 Changing the cameras focus Setting the focus distance Select an option. Using macro Using tracking auto focus Using selection focus Adjusting the focus area Shooting options 50 Using face detection Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). Select Shooting Face Detection Normal. Page Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) Page Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) 56 Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source (White balance) Changing the metering option Select Shooting Metering an option. Page 58 Using burst modes Select Shooting Drive an option. Improving your photos Dening your own RGB tone Applying photo styles Applying smart lens effects Adjusting your photos Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Display in Playback mode t F t Page Page Page Page 68 Playing back Starting a slide show In Playback mode, press [ Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Playing a video In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [ o ]. Playing voice memos Editing a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Dening your own RGB tone Applying photo styles Page Applying smart lens effects Creating a print order (DPOF) Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Page Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Requirements for Intelli-studio Page Playback/Editing 80 Transferring les to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio 81 Transferring les to your computer (for Windows) Transferring les by connecting the camera as a removable disk In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select Settings PC Software Off. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB Page Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Appendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menu Sound Display Settings Page Page Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Memory card capacity About memory cards Memory cards you can use Battery life About the battery Battery specications Notes about charging with a computer connected Notes about charging the battery Appendixes Before contacting a service centre 98 Before contacting a service centre 99 Before contacting a service centre Camera specifications Page Page Page FCC notice Index A B C D H I L M O T V W Z