Before contacting a service center | Samsung SL50B guide

Before contacting a service center

Please check the following.

The camera doesn’t switch on åThere is low battery capacity

ÃInsert fresh battery (p.15)

åBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed

ÃInsert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)

The camera power ceases while in use åThe battery is exhausted

ÃInsert fresh battery

åThe Camera is turned off automatically

ÃTurn on the camera power again

åOperation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera usage temperature range

ÃMake the camera and battery warm by placing them in your pocket, etc. and then immediately before shooting, place the battery in the camera and then shoot

Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button åThere is insufficient memory capacity

ÃDelete unnecessary image files

åThe memory card has not been formatted

ÃFormat the memory card (p.53) åThe memory card is exhausted

ÃInsert a new memory card

åThe memory card is locked

ÃRefer to [Card Locked] error message (p.82) åThe camera's power is off

ÃTurn the camera power on

åThe battery is exhausted

ÃInsert fresh battery (p.15)

åBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed

ÃInsert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)

The camera suddenly stops working while in use åThe camera stopped due to a malfunction

ÃRemove / reinsert battery and switch the camera on

The images are unclear

åA picture was taken of the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode

ÃSelect an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image åTaking a picture beyond the flash range

ÃTake a picture within the flash range

åThe lens is smudged or dirty

ÃClean the lens

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Samsung SL50B user manual Before contacting a service center, Please check the following

Contents

SL50 Instructions Getting to know your camera 002 Contents Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep sound AF sound Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Smart Album Software System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identification of features Front & Top Back Battery chamber cover Bottom Function buttonMemory card slot Information / Up button Tripod socket Flash Self-timer lamp Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source BP70A rechargeable battery SpecificationNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Charging LED 014 Insert the battery as shown BatteryInserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectly Camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each When using the camera for the first time For more information about the World Time, refer to the p.54 LCD monitor indicator LCD monitor displays information about the shootingFunctions and selections How to use the menu Use the up or down button to navigate through the menusUse the left or right button to select a sub menu Starting the recording mode How to use the Smart Auto modeSelecting modes Each scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the Program mode How to use the DIS modeSelect the DIS mode by using the Menu button. p.21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Movie mode Movie clip size and type are listed belowFrame Rate 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectable Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording Recording the movie clip without sound Things to watch out for when taking pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way44, exposure compensation p.39 or ACB p.47 function 25, fill-in flash p.33, spot metering Power button Still image modeShutter button Zoom button Wide Zoom Optical zoom Wide CameraDigital zoom Wide Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down button Button Button will display the image informationButton to take macro pictures Appears on the LCD monitor Available focusing method, by recording mode Selectable, ä Infinity focus range Mode Focus lock Flash / Left buttonFlash range Normal Macro Auto macro Flash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Smart Auto Flash icon will appear in Smart Auto mode Self-timer mode indicator Motion TimerDo not move Ã Taking an image after 2 sec When you press the Menu button, a menu related to each Menu button ShootingOK button Menus below How to enable functions using the Menu button Photo Size / Movie Size Quality / Frame rate Exposure compensationCompensating Exposure Click the Up/Down button from Factor Press the OK button. The value you When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto Same amount of light is present, by ÊUsing the Custom White Balance Face DetectionUp the custom white balance Normal Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure When the person being taken does not look at the cameraSelf Portrait Start filming by pressing the shutter button Face Tone Face RetouchSmile Shot Camera automatically takes a picture by Auto Focus type MeteringMulti AF This camera selects all Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Drive mode Voice Memo Voice Recording Shutter button againFile type *.wav Pausing while recording a voice Recording the movie clip without voiceYou can record the movie without voice Volume Sound #Start up sound Shutter sound Display AF soundLanguage Function Description Start up image Quick ViewDisplay Brightness Display Save Settings To their defaultsTheir defaults Formatting the memory Initialization Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Auto power off Imprinting the recording date Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type On* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditionsExternal monitor Off The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions Setting the USB Device cannot be recognized automaticallyNtsc U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc Starting play mode Manner modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voicePlaying back a voice memo 060 Thumbnail º / Enlargement † button Smart AlbumThumbnail Window Details of Each Category Image enlargementButton. Press the OK button and a Message will be displayed Info Disp / Up button Play & Pause / OK buttonFile or a movie clip Temporarily stops playback Left / Right / Down / Menu button Delete n button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ShowAll Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu 4X6Menus are subject to change without prior notice Edit Resize Rotating an image Image Adjust New file nameFace Retouch Caused by under exposure to the light source Brightness will be displayed Then a bar for selecting the contrast Will be displayedChange the contrast by pressing the Left / Right button Saturation will be displayed Starting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effects Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show File Options Deleting imagesProtecting images You can add your voice to a stored still image No indicator Voice memoAll Protect / release all saved images Reset Cancel the print setup May not support the wide angle size print Press the OK button to confirm the setting Display Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7Compatible printers Is displayed No Cancels Copy to Card Copy to Card PictBridge Pressing the OK button PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPress the Up / Down button to select the number of prints PictBridge Reset Initializes user-changed configurationsBe sure to observe the following precautions Important notes 081 ÅFile error Contact a camera service centerÅThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh battery Delete the file åMemory card error Before contacting a service center Remove / reinsert battery and switch the camera onPlease check the following Reset exposure compensation Reformat the memory cardSelect appropriate White balance and effect ÅCable connection is incorrect Specifications SD card Up to 2GB guaranteed DC power input connector 4.2Movie clip ·With Audio or without Audio ·Size 640x480 Power Source 740mAhSales region ~ 40C Transferring files to your computer for Windows For Windows usersPrograms contained on the CD Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator lightConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Click Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Using Intelli-studio For details, select Help Ã Help in the program Transferring files to your computer for Mac For Mac users Turn on the camera FAQ FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model No Samsung SL50Address Telephone No SAMSUNG726-7864