Samsung L50 - Manuals

《 5 》 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. ● Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. ● When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the cameramalfunction (such as Battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S...

《 6 》 Danger ■ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shockor severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairsshould be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. ■ Please do not use this product i...

《 7 》 Caution ■ Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. • Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. • Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. • Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. ■ Remove the battery when not plan...

《 8 》 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. User manual, Product warranty Camera case Camera strap Soft...

《 9 》 System chart USB cable PictBridge compatible printer(see p.79) Computer (see p.116) For Windows • PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) • Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP • Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) • 140MB of available hard-disk space • USB port • CD-ROM ...

《 10 》 Identification of features Front & Top Back & Side Flash LCD monitor Shutter button Power button Play mode button Speaker Microphone Self-timer lamp/Auto Focus lamp Lens 5 function button E (Effect) button USB/ AV connection terminal Strap eyelet Zoom T button(Digital zoom) Camera sta...

《 13 》 Connecting to a Power Source Still image Movie Battery life Number of images Recording time Approx. 110 MIN Approx. 190 Approx. 90 MIN Important information about battery usage ● When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. ● Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used...

《 15 》 Instructions on how to use the memory card ● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.87) if you are using a newly purchased memory forthe first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains imagescaptured with a different camera. ● Turn off the camera power wh...

《 17 》 Inserting the memory card 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, donot attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction ofinsertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert thememory card the wrong way round. Do...

《 18 》 LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] No. Description Icons Page 2 Battery p.14 3 Continuous shot AEB p.54 4 Flash p.33 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Macro p.31 7 Metering p.54 8 Card inserted indicator - 9 Au...

《 19 》 LCD monitor indicator Changing the recording mode ■ You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the back of thecamera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. Auto, Program, movie clip, scene (night, portrait,children, landscape, text recognition, close-up, sunset, dawn, bac...

《 22 》 Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the Auto mode Use this for shooting basic still images. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20). 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the ...

《 26 》 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ■ Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. ■ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditi...

《 27 》 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button SHUTTER button ● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as theOPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. ● Used for taking an image or recording voice in the ...

《 32 》 Macro( )/ Down button ■ Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range) ■ To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. ● Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the aut...

《 39 》 E (Effect) button ■ It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button ■ Still image mode : You can select the colour, focus, composite and frame menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabilizer menus. ※ This button will not operate in the Voice recordi...

《 40 》 Special Effect : Colour ■ You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings.The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the restout of focus. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the FOCUS menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by ...

《 41 》 Special Effect : Composite shooting ■ You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the COMPOSITE menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. - : c...

《 43 》 Special Effect : Photo Frame ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK ...

《 44 》 Movie Clip frame stabiliser ■ This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode.If the memory card is not inserted, this function will not operate. ● How to use this function 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode....

《 48 》 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings ■ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode withthe exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menuon the LCD monitor. ■ The following functions are available, depending ...

《 50 》 How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear. ■ You can select the desired working mode by the M (Mode) button located on the back of thecamera and [MO...

《 52 》 Size ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA 640 320 160 Size 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160X128 STILL IMAGE mode Mode MOVIE CLIP mode ● The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available...

《 54 》 ■ Select the number of pictures in continuous shooting. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only - [CONTINUOUS] : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shootingcapacity depends on the memory. - [AEB] : Take three pictures in a series in different exposures: sho...

《 55 》 Sharpness OSD(On Screen Display) information ■ You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitorbefore you take a picture, because this function is appliedonly when the captured image is stored on the memory. Sub menu Icon De...

《 56 》 Starting play mode ■ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to thememory card. ■ If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to theinternal memory. ■ If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER but...

《 66 》 Album button ■ You can organise the captured still images into albums byusing the Album button. ■ This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to100 images. ■ The album menu loading time depends on the memory cardtype. ■ How to use the album ● Selecting the album 1. In the play mode, p...

《 69 》 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ■ PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode,pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can setup in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the ...

《 72 》 Rotating an image ■ You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. [RIGHT 90 。 ] : Rotate picture in a ...

《 73 》 Resize ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [USER IMAGE] to save an image to bethe start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Sele...

《 74 》 Protecting images ■ This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). ● Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [...

《 75 》 Deleting all images DPOF ■ Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shotsshould be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is sto...

《 79 》 PictBridge ■ You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (soldseparately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed.You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES : Select the pictures...

《 80 》 PictBridge : Picture Selection ■ Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to theprinter.(See p.79) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [IMAGE] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to sele...

《 81 》 PictBridge : Print Setting Menu SIZE Setting the size of the printing paper AUTO, POSTCARD, CARD, LETTER, 4 X 6, L, 2L, A4, A3 LAYOUT Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper AUTO, FULL, 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 16 TYPE Setting the quality of the printing paper AUTO, PLAIN, PHOT...

《 82 》 PictBridge : Printing ■ Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after youconnect the camera to the printer.(See p.79) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired s...

《 84 》 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page SERIES - RESET - PWR SAVE OFF, 1, 3, 5MIN - p.86 ENGLISH 한국어 FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO P”CCK»… LANGUAGE PORTUGUÊS DUTCH DANSK p.87 SVENSKA SUOMI BAHASA POLSKI Magyar - NO - YES - 05.07.01 13:00 OFF YYYY/MM/DD - DD/MM/YYYY - MM...

《 85 》 Setup menu ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page DARK - LCD NORMAL - p.90 BRIGHT - NTSC - PAL - Q.VIEW OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - p.92 NO - YES - VIDEO RESET p.90 p.92 ■ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. ● As...

《 87 》 Language ● Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu...

《 88 》 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type ■ You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set upthe date type. ● Setting Date/ Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ ...

《 89 》 Auto Focus lamp ■ If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the cameraoperation status. ● Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Reco...

《 90 》 ■ The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL.Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which thecamera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. ● Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording m...

《 92 》 Quick view ■ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view ispossible only with still images. ● Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording m...

《 93 》 Setting up the MYCAM menu ■ You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu.The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page OFF LOGO USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAG...

《 94 》 Shutter sound ■ You can select the shutter sound. ● Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and ...

《 95 》 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! ■ This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in thefollowing locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.- Areas exposed to direct...

《 97 》 Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display CARD ERROR! ㆍ Memory card error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Insert the memory card again → Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.87) MEMORY ERROR! ㆍ Internal memory error → ...

《 98 》 Warning indicator ■ Please check the following Before contacting a service centre LOW LIGHT! ㆍ When taking pictures in dark places → Take pictures in Flash Photography mode. OUT OF NUMBER ㆍ When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. → Select printing page within the limita...

《 101 》 Specifications Type 1/2.5" CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixel Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 5.36 Mega-pixelSHD Lens f = 6.5 ~ 18mm (35mm film equivalent : 39 ~ 109.2mm) Lens F No. F 3.2 ~ F 5.4Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on image size) LCD M...

《 103 》 Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. ㆍ The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ㆍ Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual bereproduced. ㆍ Copyrights for...

《 104 》 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, youshould first install the camera driver. ■ Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera...

《 106 》 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first.After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can beedited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. htt...

《 116 》 Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC 1. Press the power button to turn the camera power on.2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer as shown below. 3. Turn on the computer to connect the camera to the printer. 4. A window for selecting an external devic...

《 119 》 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ■ To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window willdisappear. 2. Double-click [Add/ Remove programs...

《 120 》 Removable Disk ■ To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.106) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (D...

《 121 》 Removing the removable disk [Click !] [Double-click!] [Click !] [Click !] 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. ■ Windows 2000/ME/XP(The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC...

《 122 》 Removing the removable disk 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintos...

《 124 》 Digimax Reader ■ Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured inthe Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Digimax Reader Eng]. The following sc...

《 126 》 Digimax Reader ㆍ With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from thecamera. This software is only available in Windows version. ㆍ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4 → PhotoImpression 4]. The following screen will appear...

《 128 》 FAQ ■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. → Turn the camera power on. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. → Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 106. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a...