Samsung NV40 - Manuals

<< >> Contents PLAY 023 How to use the SCENE mode 02 How to use the MOVIE mode 02 Recording the movie clip without sound 02 Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) 025 Using Photo Style Selector Mode 026 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 027 Using the camer...

SETUP << 5 >> Contents 064 Setup menu 066 Setup menu ( ) 066 OSD set 066 LCD brightness 066 LCD save 067 Start up image 067 Setup menu ( ) 067 Sound Volume 067 Operation Sound 068 Shutter sound 068 Start up sound 068 AF sound 068 Setup menu ( ) 068 File name 069 Self Portrait 069 Auto Fo...

<< 6 >> Contents SOFTWARE 073 Initialisation 073 Selecting Video out type 07 Auto power off 075 Important notes 076 Warning indicator 077 Before contacting a service centre079 Specifications 081 Software Notes 082 System Requirements 082 About the software 083 Setting up the application ...

<< 7 >> 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. Camera Camera case Included items Optional it...

<< 8 >> Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power button Microphone Mode dial Remote control sensor Speaker Photo style seclector dial Self-timer lamp / AF sensor USB / AV connection terminal Flash Lens / Lens cap

<< 9 >> Identification of features Back Camera status lamp LCD monitor Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Eyelet for camera strap BACK button / OIS button Play mode button Smart button Smart button

<< 0 >> Identification of features Bottom Tripod socket  To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. Battery cover lever Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Battery holder Memory card slot ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description Blinking - For the first...

<< 12 >> Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. ■ SLB-1137D rechargeable battery specification Model SLB-1137D Type Lithium Ion Capacity 1100mAh Voltage 3.7V Chargin...

<< 3 >> Connecting to a Power Source You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-37D) by using an SAC-7 KIT. The SAC-7 KIT consists of the AC adapter (SAC-7) and the USB cable (SUC-C3). When the AC adapter and the USB cable are assembled, it can be used as an AC cable. ● Using the SAC-7...

<< 5 >> Inserting the Battery Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - Do not use force to open the battery chamber. This may d...

<< 6 >> Instructions on using the memory card ● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.7) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. ● Turn off the c...

This button is used for shifting the menu cursor to select or for confirming the selected menu. Slow Fast To select a sub menu, in some menus, touch the button and slide your finger to the left / right. [e.g. : Manual - Selecting the shutter speed] [Confirming the sub menu : Pressing the button] [Se...

<< 19 >> When Using the Camera for the First Time : Setting up the Date / Time and Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time a...

The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.21~24 2 Photo Style Selector p.25 3 Battery p.15 4 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) p.27 5 Focus mode p.31 6 Flash p.32~33 7 Image size p.33 8 Face detection / Self portra...

<< 21 >> Starting the recording mode 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...

How to use the MANUAL mode The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed. How to use the DUAL IS (Dual Image Stabilization) mode This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. ■ Things to watch out for using the DUA...

Night, Portrait scene mode Select a desired mode by rotating the mode dial. - Night : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. - Portrait : To take a picture of a person. How to use the SCENE mode Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shoo...

<< 24 >> Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the MOVIE mode by rotating the mode dial. (Available recording time will display on the LCD monitor) 2. Point t...

<< 25 >> Starting the recording mode Using Photo Style Selector Mode By using the photo style selector dial located on the top of the camera, you can create photos that have various effects applied to them without using an image correction program. 1. Using the Photo Style Selector Dial,...

<< 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 the way down to take the picture. ● Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you...

<< 27 >> Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 74 for more information about the aut...

<< 28 >> Using the camera buttons to set the camera ● If you operate OIS function using a tripod, the image can be blurred by the vibration of the sensor of the OIS. Turn off the OIS function when you use a tripod. ● If the camera is receives an impact the LCD monitor can be affected. To...

<< 29 >> Using the camera buttons to set the camera ■ WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the ...

<< 30 >> Using the LCD monitor to set the camera MENU Page FOCUS NORMAL (AF) ● ● ● ● ● ● - ● p.31 AUTO MACRO ● ● - MACRO ● ● - ● FLASH OFF ● ● ● ● ● ● - p.32~33 AUTO ● ● - RED EYE ● ● ● - FILL IN ● ● - SLOW SYNC ● ● - RED EYE FIX ● ● ● ● - SIZE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● p.33 FOCUS AREA FACE DETECT...

<< 31 >> Using the LCD monitor to set the camera Selecting focus type MENU Page QUALITY / FRAME RATE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● p.38 TIMER OFF ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● p.39~40 10SEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2SEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DOUBLE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● MOTION TIMER ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● REMOTE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● VOICE OFF ● ● ● ● ...

<< 32 >> Flash You can select the flash type in accordance with the subject distance. The distance ranges are show below. ■ When using the [DUAL IS], [CONTINUOUS], [HIGH SPEED], [M.CAPTURE], [AEB], [MOVIE], [LANDSCAPE], [CLOSE UP], [TEXT], [SUNSET], [DAWN], [FIREWORK], [SELF SHOT], [FOOD...

<< 33 >> Flash Size ■ Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Description Flash off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning in...

<< 34 >> Focus Area You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [FACE DETECTION] : This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy portraits.  Selectable modes :...

<< 35 >> Focus Area 2. For self-filming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound. 3. Start filming by pressing the shutter button. ● When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly em...

<< 36 >> Continuous shot Metering You can select the type of shooting and the number of continuous shots. [SINGLE] : Take one picture only [CONTINUOUS] : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shooting capacity depends on the memory. [HIGH SPEED] : Th...

<< 37 >> Image Adjust Pictures can be adjusted prior to shooting. It can only be set if is selected on the photo style selector dial. Sharpness 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...

<< 38 >> Effect Quality / Frame rate By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. Pictures can be adjusted prior to shooting. It can only be set if is selected on the photo style selector dial. You can select the compression ratio appropr...

This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the picture. ● When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows : 10 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second interval for the first 7 seconds. It blinks at 0.25 second inte...

■ Voice memo 1. Select a recording mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Select the Voice memo menu by using the smart button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture....

2. OK menu button : selects pre-saved custom white balance. BACK button : cancels the custom white balance. Shutter button : stores the new custom white balance. - The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take. - The user configured white balance will be rem...

- AUTO : The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. - 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 : You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by increasing the ISO sensitivity. However, the image may be satu...

<< 44 >> ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) Shutter Speed When this option is selected, the contrast is automatically adjusted. That is, when pictures are taken in backlight conditions where the exposure varies considerably or where there is wide variation in brightness, the brightness is autom...

<< 45 >> Aperture Value Movie Clip frame stabiliser This mode will set the aperture value for automatic exposure in manual mode. Smaller aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger aperture values make both the object and background sharp. This function helps st...

<< 46 >> Scene menu [CHILDREN] ( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children. [LANDSCAPE] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. [CLOSE UP] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects. [TEXT] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document. [S...

  << 47 >> Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory ...

<< 48 >> Starting play mode Movie clip capture function Capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Press the II menu button while playing back a movie file. 2. Press the Capture menu button. The captured image is saved under a new file name.  The captured movie clip file is the same s...

<< 49 >> Starting play mode LCD monitor indicator Playing back a recorded voice memo 1. Select the still image that includes the voice memo by using the smart button. 2. Press the Edit button and menus will display. 3. Press the MEMO PLAY menu button to play back a voice memo. - To pause...

In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Play mode button ■ If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. ■ You c...

<< 51 >> Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and Image enlargement save a selected area of an image. ■ Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different part...

<< 52 >> Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button ■ Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Enlarge the image by using the Zoom button. To move the image, use the Smart button. 2. Press the smart button to display a confirmation window. 3. Pres...

<< 53 >> Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. To start the slide show, press the Start menu button. While the slide show is playing, the movie file and the voice rec...

<< 54 >> Protecting images Deleting images This is used to protect (Lock) specific shots from being accidentally erased. It also unprotects (Unlocks) images that have been previously protected. [ONE] : Protect / release displayed image. [ALL] : Protect / release all saved images. - If yo...

■ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. ■ The DPOF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be pr...

<< 56 >> DPOF : Print size DPOF : Index You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. ■ Setting the Print Size 1. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the smart button. 2. Select a desired ...

<< 57 >> Rotating an image Resize You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will be saved in its rotated state. 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the [ROTATE] menu button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the sm...

<< 58 >> Resize Effect ● You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in the JPEG 4:2:2 format. ● The resized image will have a new file name. The [START IMAGE] image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. ● Only one [START IMAGE] image can be saved....

<< 59 >> Special Colour 1. Press the Edit button during playback. 2. Use the Smart button to select the ( ) menu. Colour Filter With this menu, you can change the colour information of the image (excluding Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) to Black and White. 1. Press the [COLOR FILTER] menu ...

<< 60 >> Image Adjust 1. Press the Edit button during playback. 2. Use the Smart button to select the ( ) menu. Red eye removal Red eye effect can be removed from the captured image. 1. Press the [RED EYE FIX] menu button. 2. After the message [Processing!] is displayed, the correspondin...

<< 61 >> Image Adjust PictBridge Saturation control You can change the saturation of the image. 1. Press the [SATURATION] menu button. 2. Use the Smart button to adjust Saturation as desired. 3. After the message [Processing!] is displayed, the corresponding effect is applied. 4. Press t...

<< 62 >> PictBridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No. Icon Description Menu 1 Selecting images for printing ONE PIC, ALL PICS 2 Setting the size of the printing paper AUTO, POSTCARD, CARD, 4x6, L, 2L, LETTER, A4, A3 3 Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper AUTO, FULL, 1, 2, 4, ...

<< 63 >> PictBridge  Some menu options are not supported on all printers. If not supported, the menus are not displayed in the LCD.  If the setting values are not changed in the automatic / manual setting, the setting values are automatically kept. ■ Printing images (Custom mode) Image...

<< 64 >> Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. ■ The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page OSD set (Recording mode) Full Basic p.66 Function Description Hide...

<< 65 >> Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page Date & Time World time available cities p.72 London Cape Verde Mid-Atlantic Buenos Aires Newfoundland Caracas, La Paz New York, Miami Chicago, Dallas Denver, Phoenix LA, San Francisco Alaska Honolulu, Hawaii Samoa, Midway Wellingto...

<< 66 >> Setup menu ( ) OSD set You can check shooting (Recording mode) and displayed image (Play back mode) information.     [Full] : When the smart button is touched, the icons will be enlarged and OSD will be displayed. [Basic] : When the smart button is touched, the icons will be...

<< 67 >> Setup menu ( ) Setup menu ( )    Start up image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Start up image : [Off], [LOGO], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [RESIZ...

<< 68 >> Setup menu ( ) Setup menu ( )     - Sub menus : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound. - Sub menus : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned...

<< 69 >> Setup menu ( )    Self Portrait This feature automatically detects the location of the face and optimises the camera settings to ensure a great self portrait. - This feature can be set by using the [Off] and [On] buttons. Auto Focus lamp You can turn the Auto Focus lamp on an...

  << 70 >> Setup menu ( ) Setup menu ( ) Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file. [Date&Time]...

  << 71 >> Setup menu ( ) Copy to Card Delete All Format Exit:BACK No Yes Delete All Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. [No] : Cancel the “Delete All”. [Yes] : A confirmation window will display. Select the [Yes] men...

<< 72 >> Setup menu ( )   Language 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...

<< 73 >> Setup menu ( )   Yellow - VideoWhite - sound Language Date & Time Reset Video Out Power Off Exit:BACK No Yes Language Date & Time Reset Video Out Power Off Exit:BACK NTSC PAL Initialisation All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values....

<< 74 >> Setup menu ( )  Language Date & Time Reset Video Out Power Off Exit:BACK O ff 1 min dd/ 3 min 5 min 10 min Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off] : [Power Off] does ...

Be sure to observe the following precautions! ● 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 sunlight or the ins...

<< 76 >> Important notes Warning indicator ● Camera Maintenance. - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not ...

[Low Battery!] • There is low battery capacity  Insert a fully charged battery. [Low Light!] • When taking pictures in dark places  Take pictures in Flash Photography mode. [DCF Full Error] • Violation of DCF format  Copy the images to a PC and format the memory. Please check the following The ca...

<< 78 >> Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire • Flash off mode has been selected  Dis-engage flash off mode. • The camera mode can’t use flash  Refer to the FLASH instruction. (p.32 ~ 33) Incorrect date and time is displayed • The date and time have been set incor...

<< 79 >> Before contacting a service centre Specifications Images are too bright • Exposure is excessive  Reset exposure compensation. No image on external monitor • The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera  Check the connection cables. • There are incorrect...

<< 80 >> Specifications Shake Reduction - Dual IS (OIS + DIS) * OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) Sharpness - Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+ Effect - Effect : ∙ Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic ∙ Color E...

<< 81 >> Specifications 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 b...

After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. << 82 >> System Requirements About the software For Windows For Macintosh PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 800MHz recommended) Power Mac G3 o...

<< 83 >> About the software Setting up the application software ■ Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie files with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To use thi...

<< 84 >> Setting up the application software 4 . Install the Samsung Master in the order shown. 3 . To play back a movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, install the XviD codec.  The XviD codec is distributed according to and under the terms and conditions of the GNU Gene...

<< 85 >> Setting up the application software Starting PC mode 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera.  If your OS is Windows XP /...

■ Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC’s hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. ■ Connecting the camera to a PC  If you selected [Printer] in Step 2, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [Connecting P...

<< 87 >> Using Removable Disk 5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memo...

<< 88 >> Removing the removable disk 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. ■ Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on....

<< 89 >> Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 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 version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.1 ~ 10.4. 3. Connec...

<< 90 >> Samsung Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded. - After selecting a folder that was ma...

<< 91 >> Samsung Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. Image edit : You can edit the still image. - Image viewer functions are listed below.  Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc.  Image selection window : ...

<< 92 >> Samsung Master FAQ ■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below.  Edit menu : You can select the following men...

<< 93 >> FAQ ● When a codec for playing back the movie clip isn’t installed, or isn’t compatible  Install the codec as listed below. [Installing codec for Windows] 1. Installing the XviD codec 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera. 2) Run the windows explorer and select [CD-ROM driv...

<< 94 >> FAQ [Installing codec for Mac OS] 1) Visit the following site for downloading the codec. (http://www.divx.com/divx/mac) 2) Click the [Free Download] menu on the top right side of the window then download windows appears. 3) Check the version of Mac OS and click the [Download] bu...

<< 95 >> Correct Disposal of This Product FCC notice ■ NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ...