Samsung PL70 User Manual

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Page 1 User Manual PL70 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index...
Page 2: Health And Safety Information
Using the ﬂash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.
Page 3 Health and safety information Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.
Page 4 Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. Protect your camera’s lens Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Page 5 ©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD. Camera speciﬁcations or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Page 6: Indications Used In This Manual
Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Auto Program DUAL IS Photo Help Guide Beauty Shot Scene Movie Smart Auto Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.
Page 7 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Half-press [ Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background : the objects around the subject Composition : the combination of a subject and background...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Quick reference Taking photos of people s mode > Portrait, Children b mode Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) Face Detection Taking photos at night or in the dark s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework Flash options ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) Taking action photos Continuous, Motion Capture Taking photos of text, insects, or...
Page 9 Contents Basic functions ... 10 Unpacking ... 11 Camera layout ... 12 Icons ... 14 Turning your camera on or off ... 15 Selecting options ... 16 Setting the display and sound ... 18 Changing the display type ... 18 Setting the sound ...
Page 10 Contents Playback/Editing ... 51 Playing back ... 52 Starting Playback mode ... 52 Viewing photos ... 56 Playing a video ... 57 Playing voice memos ... 58 Editing a photo ... 59 Resizing photos ... 59 Rotating a photo ... 59 Applying photo styles ...
Page 11: Basic Functions
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………………………… 11 Camera layout …………………………………………… 12 Icons ………………………………………………………… 14 Turning your camera on or off ………………………… 15 Selecting options ………………………………………… 16 Setting the display and sound …………………………...
Page 12: Unpacking
Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Software CD-ROM Quick Start Manual (User manual included) Optional accessories Sold as a set HDMI cable/HDMI adapter Camera case Memory cards A/V cable...
Page 13: Camera Layout
Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Flash Lens Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Speaker Microphone AF-assist light/timer lamp Basic functions USB, A/V, and HDMI port Accepts USB cable, A/V cable, or HDMI adapter Tripod mount...
Page 14 Camera layout Display Button Description Access options or menus. In Shooting mode D Change the display option Navigation Change the macro option Change the ﬂash option t Change the timer option Conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu. Enter Playback mode. Playback Access options in Shooting mode.
Page 15: Icons
Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. A. Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Zoom ratio Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted : Fully charged : Partially charged : Charging needed Aperture and shutter speed...
Page 16: Turning Your Camera On Or Off
Turning your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds. Basic functions...
Page 17: Selecting Options
Selecting options You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available. In Shooting mode, press [ Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu.
Page 18 Selecting options D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then Press [ press [t] or [o]. D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and then Press [ press [t] or [o]. White Balance Face Detection Photo Size Quality Exit Back F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option.
Page 19: Setting The Display And Sound
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. Changing the display type Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type. Show all photographic information.
Page 20: Taking Photos
Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to Align your subject in the frame. Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. Press [ Shutter] to take a photo.
Page 21: Zooming
Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 25 times. Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down to zoom out.
Page 22: Reducing Camera Shake (Ois)
Taking photos Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. Before correction After correction In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions an option. Option Description Off: Deactivate the OIS function. On: Activate the OIS function. a p b s v OIS may not function properly when: you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use digital zoom...
Page 23: Using The Photo Help Guide Mode
Using the Photo Help Guide mode This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos. Rotate the mode dial to Select a menu from the list. Photo Help Guide Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to reduce camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness...
Page 24: Tips For Getting A Clearer Photo
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically. The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set. Focus frame Press [ Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green.
Page 25 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background (When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the background) the light source behind the subject is too bright the subject is shiny...
Page 26: Extended Functions
Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting modes …………………………………………… 26 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 26 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 27 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 27 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode …………………...
Page 27: Shooting Modes
Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
Page 28: Using The Scene Mode
Shooting modes Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene. Rotate the mode dial to Select a scene. Night This mode is appropriate for shooting at night (use of tripod is recommended). To change the scene mode, press [ MENU] and select Scene a scene.
Page 29: Adjusting The Exposure In The Night Mode
Shooting modes Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode, you can catch brief ﬂashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure.
Page 30: Using The Beauty Shot Mode
Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [m]. Select Functions Face Tone Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
Page 31: Using The Dual Is Mode
Shooting modes Using the DUAL IS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilisation functions. Before correction After correction Rotate the mode dial to Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo.
Page 32: Recording A Video
Shooting modes Recording a video Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high deﬁnition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) ﬁle. H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by international standard organisations ISO/IEC and ITU-T. Some memory cards may not support high deﬁnition recording.
Page 33 Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as a single video. Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume. Stop Pause Extended functions...
Page 34: Recording Voice Memos
Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. Recording a voice memo In Shooting mode, press [ Select...
Page 35: Shooting Options
Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 35 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 35 Selecting image quality ………………………… 35 Using the timer ……………………………… 36 Shooting in the dark ………………………… 38 Preventing red-eye ……………………………...
Page 36: Selecting A Resolution And Quality
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution a p d b s v S As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen.
Page 37: Using The Timer
Using the timer a p d b s v S Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. In Shooting mode, press [ Select an option. Option Description Off: The timer is not active. 10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds. 2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Page 38 Using the timer Using the motion timer In Shooting mode, press [t]. Select Press [ Shutter]. Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after pressing [Shutter]. Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when the camera detects you.
Page 39: Shooting In The Dark
Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye a p b s If the ﬂash ﬁres when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix.
Page 40: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Shooting in the dark Option Description Red-eye Fix*: The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. Slow Sync: The ﬂash ﬁres and the shutter stays open longer. Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
Page 41: Changing The Camera's Focus
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro a p d v Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as ﬂowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.” Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
Page 42: Adjusting The Focus Area
Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b s You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Focus Area Option Description Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre).
Page 43: Using Face Detection
Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
Page 44: Taking A Self-Portrait Shot
Using face detection Taking a self-portrait shot Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-up and your camera will emit a beep. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Face Detection When your hear a quick beep, press [ To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings.
Page 45: Detecting Eye Blinking
Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Face Detection Detection. Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails, “Picture taken with eyes closed.”...
Page 46: Adjusting Brightness And Colour
Adjusting brightness and colour Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p d v Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.
Page 47: Metering
Adjusting brightness and colour Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions...
Page 48 Adjusting brightness and colour In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions White Balance Icon Description Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions. Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows.
Page 49: Using Burst Modes
Using burst modes It can be difﬁcult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Drive an option.
Page 50: Improving Your Photos
Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours, or make some adjustments. Applying photo styles a p d s v Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft Vivid Forest...
Page 51: Adjusting Your Photos
Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Functions Image Adjust. Select an adjustment option. Contrast Sharpness Saturation Select a value to adjust the selected item. Contrast option Description Decrease the colour and brightness.
Page 52: Playback/Editing
Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV. Playing back ……………………………………………… 52 Starting Playback mode …………………………………… 52 Viewing photos ………………………………………………...
Page 53: Playing Back
Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing ﬁles. Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera. Press [ The most recent ﬁle you have taken or recorded will be displayed.
Page 54: Smart Album
Playing back Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album View and manage ﬁles by categories, such as date, ﬁle type, or week. In Playback mode, push [ Zoom] down. Press [ Select a category. Type Date Colour Week Face Back Option Description View ﬁles by the ﬁle type.
Page 55 Playing back Protecting ﬁles Protect your ﬁles from accidental deletion. In Playback mode, press [ Select File Options Protect To protect all ﬁles, select All Lock. Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press [ Press [ o] again to cancel your selection. Select Press [ Deleting ﬁles...
Page 56 Playing back Using the recycle bin If you activate the recycle bin, ﬁles you delete will be sent to the recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. This applies to single ﬁles or selected ﬁles only–if you choose to delete all ﬁles, those ﬁles will not be sent to the recycle bin.
Page 57: Viewing Photos
Playing back Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo). The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen.
Page 58: Playing A Video
Playing back Set the slide show effect. Select Start Play. To loop the slide show, select Repeat. Press [ o] to pause or resume the slide show. Playing a video You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video.
Page 59: Playing Voice Memos
Playing back Capturing an image during playback o] at the point where you want to save a still Press [ image. Press [ A captured image will have the same ﬁle size as the original video ﬁle and will be saved as a new ﬁle. Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [...
Page 60: Editing A Photo
Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new ﬁles. Resizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Resize an option.
Page 61: Applying Photo Styles
Editing a photo Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft Vivid Forest In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Photo Style Selector Select Custom RGB to deﬁne your own RGB tone. Soft Back Move...
Page 62: Correcting Exposure Problems
Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Image Adjust...
Page 63: Creating A Print Order (Dpof)
Editing a photo Creating a print order (DPOF) Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of copies or paper size. The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home.
Page 64: Viewing Files On A Tv Or Hdtv
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 76) Turn off your camera and TV. Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.
Page 65: Viewing Files On A Tv Or Hdtv
View ﬁles using the buttons on your camera or a remote control of your HDTV. If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) proﬁle, turn the Anynet+ on in the settings menu (p. 76) to control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the TV remote control. HDMI cable...
Page 66: Transferring Files To Your Computer
The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows XP and Vista. Programs contained on the CD Program Purpose Samsung Master Edit photos and videos. View videos (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) ﬁles) QuickTime Player 7.6 on a PC. View the user manual.
Page 67 Transferring ﬁles to your PC Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be Samsung recognised as a removable drive. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable.
Page 68 Transferring ﬁles to your computer Turn on the camera. The computer recognises the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. On your PC, select My Computer DCIM 100PHOTO. Select the ﬁles you want and drag or save them to your Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar.
Page 69 PC. For details, see the Help menu. This program does not support editing of video ﬁles (H.264 (MPEG4. AVC)) on the camera. Downloading ﬁles using Samsung Master When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for downloading ﬁles automatically appears.
Page 70 Transferring ﬁles to your computer Using the Samsung Master Interface Description Toolbar Menus Click for more information about the program. Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. Change the mode. : View mode : Edit mode for photos : Edit mode for videos Preview information about the selected ﬁle.
Page 71: For Mac Users
Transferring ﬁles to your computer For Mac users When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the device automatically. You can transfer ﬁles directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.6 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5/1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or higher Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later Minimum 256 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended)
Page 72: Printing Photos With A Photo Printer (Pictbridge)
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable. Turn on your camera. The printer recognises the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.
Page 73: Appendixes
Appendixes Refer to settings, error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tips. Camera settings menu …………………………………… 73 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 73 Sound ……………………………………………………… 74 Display ……………………………………………………… 74 Settings ……………………………………………………… 75 Error messages …………………………………………… 78 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 79 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 79 About memory cards ………………………………………...
Page 74: Camera Settings Menu
Camera settings menu Learn about various options to conﬁgure your camera's settings. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select a menu. Volume Functions Start Sound Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound Display AF Sound Settings Self-Portrait Exit Change Menu...
Page 75: Sound
Camera settings menu Sound Item Description Adjust the volume of any sound. Volume (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your Start Sound camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3) Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the Shutter Sound shutter button.
Page 76: Settings
Camera settings menu Settings Item Description Format the internal memory and the memory card (all ﬁles-including the protected ﬁles-will be deleted). (Yes, No) Format If you use a memory card used with cameras from different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly.
Page 77 Thailand, Norway. Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark AF Lamp places. (Off, Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV remote control. Anynet+ On *: Control the camera with an HDTV remote (HDMI-CEC) control.
Page 78 Camera settings menu Item Description Select the resolution of photos when playing back ﬁles on an HDTV with the HDMI adapter and cable. (NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/ PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p) HDMI Size If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution.
Page 79: Error Messages
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. Card Error Remove your memory card and insert it again. Format your memory card. (p. 75) Unlock the memory card.
Page 80: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently. Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 81: About Memory Cards
Camera maintenance About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), or MMC (Multimedia Card) memory cards. Terminal Write-protect switch Label (front) You can prevent ﬁles from being deleted by using a write-protect switch on the SD or SDHC card.
Page 82: About The Battery
Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution Videos Approx. 130 min and 30 fps. The ﬁgures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ depending on actual usage. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.
Page 83 Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. Turn off your camera when charging. Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 minutes. Using the ﬂash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
Page 84: Common Questions
Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Slove problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. Photos have dust spots. Photos are blurred. Photos are blurred when shooting at night. Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.
Page 85: Troubleshooting
Before contacting a service centre If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre. Situation Suggested remedies Make sure that the battery is inserted.
Page 86 Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remedies Set the date and time in the display settings The date and time are incorrect menu. The display or buttons Remove the battery and insert it again. do not work If you use your camera at low temperatures, it will cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolour.
Page 87 Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remedies The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video ﬁles you want to play. Use QuickTime install Codec Pack Full. Using QuickTime 1. Install QuickTime supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)). 2.
Page 88: Optical Image Stabilisation (Ois)
Effective pixels Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels Lens Samsung lens f = 5 - 25 mm Focal length (35 mm ﬁlm equivalent: 28 - 140 mm) F-stop range F3.4 (W) - F5.8 (T) Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X Digital zoom Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size)
Page 89: Continuous, Motion Capture
Camera speciﬁcations Effect Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Shooting mode Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set Shooting Modes: Smart Auto (Macro, Macro Text, White, Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Night Portrait, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait), Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Beauty Shot, Movie, Photo Help...
Page 90 3264 x 2448 Image size 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 1024 x 768 These ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Interface Digital output USB 2.0 (34 pin)
Page 91 95.8 x 59.5 x 23.9 mm Weight 149 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40˚ C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Samsung Master, QuickTime ® Player 7.6, Adobe Reader Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Appendixes...
Page 92 This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on...
Page 93: Index
Index ACB 45, 61 Battery Charging 82 Adjusting Life 81 Brightness 61 Speciﬁcations 81 Contrast in Playback mode 61 Beauty Shot mode 29 in Shooting mode 50 Blink detection 44 Saturation In Playback mode 61 Burst in Shooting mode 50 Auto Exposure Bracket Sharpness 50 (AEB) 48...
Page 94 Index Frame guide 27 Frame rate 31 Macro 40 Function button 13 Maintenance 79 Function description 74 Memory card Capacity 80 MMC 80 SD 80 Half-pressing 6 SDHC 80 HDTV 63 MENU button 13 Metering Centre-weighted 46 Multi 46 Icons 14 Spot 46 Imprint 76 Mode dial 13...
Page 95 Index Shutter speed 28 Slide show 56 Samsung Master Installing 65 Smart Album 53 Using 68 Smart Auto mode 26 Scene mode 27 Smart Face Recognition 44 Self-portrait 43 Smile shot 43 Service centre 84 Start image 74 Settings Accessing 73...
Page 96 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after- sales service or inquiries.

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