Samsung L74 - Manuals

6 Identification of features Front & Top Speaker Shutter button Lens / Lens cover Mode dial Camera Status Lamp Power button Built-in flash Auto focus lamp / Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Microphone

10 Identification of features Q Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source Q You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. Q SLB-1137D rechargeable battery Specification Model SLB-1137D Type Lithium Ion Capacity 1100m...

11 Q You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) by using an SAC-45 KIT. The SAC-45 consists of the AC adapter (SAC-45) and the USB cable (SUC-C2). When the AC adapter and the USB cable are assembled, it can be used as an AC cable. O Using the SAC-45 as an AC charger : Insert the AC adapter ...

13 O If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the memory card is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. O Samsung cannot be held responsible for ...

15 LCD monitor indicator Q The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. p. 70 p. 12 p. 22~ p. 23 p. 34 p. 29 p. 30 p. 30 p. 31 p. 70 p. 29 p. 31 p. 32 Number of available shots remaining Movie/Voice recording time 00:00:00 00100 p. 16~ p. 20 Recording mode p. 18 ...

16 Q How to use the PROGRAM mode( ) Selecting the program mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.1. Select the Program mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the menu button to configure advan...

21 Q 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. Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Q The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions...

22 Q The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button O Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. O If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save batter...

24 Setting up the camera mode Ú In ASR mode, ISO is fixed to AUTO and EV is fixed to 0.0EV. Ú Depending on the recording mode, the selectable sub menus can be varied. Ú To maintain the characteristics of each scene mode, some menu dsplay but can't be selected. Self-timer ( ) Q This function is used ...

25 Remote control O Remote control (option) range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range. [Shutter button on the remote control] O Replacing battery for the remote control Make sure the + (positive) polarity is t...

26 Macro ( ) O Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable, ũ : Infinity focus range) Focus Lock Q To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. O Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.2....

29 Size Q You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode Icon Size 3072X 2304 3072X 2048 2592X 1728 2592X 1944 2048X 1536 1024X 768 Mode Movie clip mode Icon Size 800X 592 640X 480 320X 240 O The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available be...

32 Using the Custom White Balance O White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance an...

33 O You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. O The items indicated by are default settings. Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Ú Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Menu Sub menu Available mode Page P. 33 P. 34 P. 35 P. 35 P. 35 Auto Focu...

34 How to use the VOICE MEMO mode Q A voice recording can be recorded with pictures [Voice Memo Menu] [Voice Memo] How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode Q A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Depending on the memory capacity) allows. Press the shutter button to record a...

35 Q You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. Icon Menu Description SOFT + The edges of the image are soften...

36 Effect Q It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Q Still image mode : You can select the Color Effect, Image Adjust and Fun menu. Q Movie clip mode : You can select Off, Color, Custom Color menu. O This button will not operate in ASR, Voice recording mode and so...

37 Effect : Color Effect Q You can add a special effect to your picture.(p.36) 1. Press [Color Effect] menu. 2. Select [Color] menu. 3. Select a desired Color effect. : No effect is added to the image. : Save picture as B/W. : Save picture as sephia color. : Save picture as red. : Save picture as gr...

44 World Tour Guide Q You can get the useful travel information for destinations around the world. Q Korean, English and Chinese information is available and the language can be varied in accordance with the sales region. Q You can download the tour guide information from the Samsung Camera website....

46 Starting play mode Q Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). Q If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. Q If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the...

50 Info ( ) button Q Pressing the Info button will display information about the image on the LCD monitor. Info ( ) button Info ( ) button Info ( ) button Printer ( ) button Q Print button is not available and can’t be connected to printer when you select [COMPUTER] at [USB] menu. You can get [Conne...

51 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Delete ( ) icon Q This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the W X icon and press the DELETE ( ) icon. 2. Select the submenu. - If [Yes] is selected : deletes the selected images.-...

52 Starting the slide show Q Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press playing mode button and select [MENU EFFECT]2. Select [SLIDE SHOW] O Start : The slide shown can be started with the [Start]me...

53 Q This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased and to unprotect images that have been previously protected. 1. Select desired menu tab by pressing ST icon. 2. Selection window for an image to be protected/ released is displayed.[Select] : Double click an image to protect....

54 DPOF Q STANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Select [DPOF] menu tab by pressing ST icon 2. Select the [Standard] menu.3. Select desired sub menu. [One] : Configure number of prints for the selected pictures. - WX : Select an image of prints. -...

56 Copy To Card Q This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select [COPY TO CARD] menu by pressing ST icon. 2. Select a desired sub menu. - [No] : Cancels “Copy to Card”. - [Yes] : All images, movie clips and voice recording files saved in the...

60 O You can change the brightness of image. 1. Select [Brightness] menu. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the W X icon. 3. Press the SAVE icon and the image will be saved as a new file name. Effect : Image Adjust 1. Select the [EFFECT] menu.2. Select the [Image Adjust] menu. Brightness O You ca...

67 Sound Menu Effect : Fun Ú Icons of the Image Board Pen Tool Q You can add a text or line on the saved image with the Touch Pen. Make a text or line with the Touch Pen Press the X icon. Press the SAVE icon and a confirmation window will appear.Press the [Yes] icon and the image is saved as a new f...

68 [Beep sound] Q If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when buttons are pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. O [Sound] sub menu : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Sound [Sound Volume] Q You can select the sound volume of star...

69 Setup Menu Q In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. Q The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main Menu Sub Menu Quick View Ú Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Power Off LCD Save Calib...

70 [Language] Q There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery and AC charger are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. - LANGUAGE sub menu : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese,...

72 Setup 2 [Quick view] Q If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. O Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t be activated. [0....

76 PictBridge : Print Setting Q You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Select a desired menu.3. Select a desired sub menu. The available menu...

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

80 Before contacting a service centre The camera suddenly stops working while in use Ɣ The camera stopped due to a malfunction ¬ Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on. The images are unclear Ɣ A picture was taken of the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode ¬ Select an appro...

81 Specification Q Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.5”CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 7.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 7.4 Mega-pixel Q Lens - Focal Length : NV Lens f = 4.7 ~ 17mm (35mm film equivalent : 28 ~ 101mm) - F No. : F2.8 ~ F5.6- Digital Zoom : z Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X z Play mode :...

82 Specifications - Movie Clip : z Size : 800x592, 640x480, 320x240 z Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps (20 fps for 800x592) z Movie Stabiliser (user selectable) z Movie Editing (Embeded) : Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming Q Storage - Media : z Internal Memory : About 450MB z Ext...

83 Software Notes Please ensure that you read this instruction manual carefully before use. · The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. · Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. · Copyrights for so...

84 About the software O Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver. O To play back the movie taken with this camera on the computer, DirectX 9.0 or higher version must be installed. O You should allow 5 - 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the ...

87 Starting PC mode Q Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 88 (Removing the removable disk). 3. Select an image and press the right mouse button. 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu.- [Cut] : cuts selected files. - [Copy] : copies selected files. 5. Click a folder w...

88 Removable Disk 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. 3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [Stop] button. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and clic...

89 Using USB driver for Mac 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. This camera compatible with MAC OS 10.1 ~ 10.4. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and the camera With USB. 4. A new icon will be displayed on the d...

90 Digimax Master Q You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. Q To start the program, click Digimax Master from the desktop. O Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.2. A window for downloading images ...

93 FAQ Q Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. ¬ Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC.Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] inDevice Manager. ¬...

95 Correct Disposal of This Product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be dis...