Samsung W300 - Manuals

v Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near water After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour. 1 Immerse the product in clean water for 2~3 minutes, and then gently shake it in the water to...

vi Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a ri...

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability vii 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the ...

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability viii 22 SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this Product yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 23 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this Product f...

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ix USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODU...

2 SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Safety Icon Meaning WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal inj...

Before reading this user manual 3 Before using this product • This product records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. • You can play back and edit the video recorded by the product on a personal computer using the internal software of this product. • Please note that this product is not compatible w...

4 Safety information WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Using the product at temperatures over 60 ˚C (140 ˚F) may result in fire. Do not store the product in a high temperature location for a long period of time. Otherwise, battery inside the product may overheat and explo...

8 Contents Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ........................ ii Before reading this user manual ........................................... 2 Safety information ................................................................. 4 Quick start guide ....................................

Contents 9 Back Light .............................................................................. 56 Face Detection ....................................................................... 57 Anti-Shake (DIS) ..................................................................... 58 Advanced playbac...

10 This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information. Quick start guide STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 You can use commercially available micro SD, micro SDHC, or micro SDXC memory cards with this pro...

Quick start guide 11 Recording videos Your product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. Using Underwater mode The product provides general water-proof performance which enables underwater recording in seas, rivers, and lakes. Enable the underwater mode t...

Quick start guide 12 STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. 2 In Play Mode, select Video or Photo . ¬ page 59 The recorded videos or ...

Quick start guide 13 2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio program. You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date etc. Saved files in your PC Contents Manager Folders directory on your PC 3 Double-click the file you would l...

Getting Started Learn your product’s layout, indicators, and basic operations. Getting to know the product ............................................... 15 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT ........................... 15 LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................... 16 ...

15 Getting started WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT Your new product comes with the the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Color Internal memory Gravity Sensor Lens HMX-W300BNHMX-W350BN Black No X Digital ...

Getting to know the product 16 Getting started LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left 1 8 10 11 12 13 6 5 4 3 2 9 7 1415 1 LCD screen 2 Zoom (T / W) button 3 OK (REC) button 4 Display ( ) button 5 Mode ( / ) button 6 MENU button 7 My Clip ( ) button 8 Power ( ) button 9 Underwater ( ) button 10 Playback ( )...

Getting to know the product 18 Getting started [579Min] STBY JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Video recording mode / Smart Auto / Underwater mode [579Min] Remaining recordable time STBY / z / / Operating status (standby/recording/pause/photo capturing) Storage media (memor...

Getting to know the product 19 Getting started This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only.Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the photo recording mode. ¬ page 30 •• Photo recording mode JAN/01/2012 12:00AM [9999] Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo recording m...

Getting to know the product 20 Getting started 0:00:55 Play Mode Menu 1/10 My Clip Play Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Video playback mode 0:00:55 Duration of video 1/10 Current video/Number of total recorded videos Battery information (remaining battery level) Center of the LCD screen Indi...

Getting to know the product 21 Getting started Play Mode Menu 1/10 Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo playback mode 1/10 Current photo/Number of total recorded photos Battery information (remaining battery level) Center of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Protect Scroll bar Bottom of the ...

22 Getting started Getting ready to start recording 1 Press the [[ Power ( )] button to turn off the product. button to turn off the product. 2 Slide and open the [ Open/Close ] lever in the direction of the arrow to pop out the built-in USB plug, as shown in the figure. When you press the [ USB ope...

Getting ready to start recording 23 Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. (Orange) Charging (Orange Blink) Error (Green) Fully charged Battery...

Getting ready to start recording 24 Getting started Available running time for the battery Charging time Approx. 270 min. (Use the built-in USB plug) Mode Resolution Continuous recording time Playback time 1080/30p Approx. 120 min. Approx. 180 min. 720/30p Approx. 130 min. Approx. 200 min. Charging ...

Getting ready to start recording 25 Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) 1 2 To insert a memory card 1 Press the power button to turn off the product and then slide the [ Open/Close ] lever in the direction of the arrow and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure...

Getting ready to start recording 26 Getting started SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards You can use micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC cards with this product. We recommend you use a micro SDHC card. This product supports micro SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guar...

Getting ready to start recording 27 Getting started This product supports micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards! The data storage speed may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system. SLC (Single Level Cell) system: faster write speed ...

Getting ready to start recording 28 Getting started RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos o...

29 Getting started TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the [ Power ( )] button. Power ( ) button RESET button The product operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. ¬ pages 87~89 Press the [ RESET ] button with any sharp object if the product does not ...

Basic operation of the product 30 Getting started SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the [ Mode ( / )] button: Video recording mode Photo recording mode. Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator appears....

Basic operation of the product 31 Getting started Recording mode Button Video recording mode Photo recording mode T Digital zoom (telephoto) ¬ page 41 Digital zoom (telephoto) ¬ page 41 W Digital zoom (wide-angle) ¬ page 41 Digital zoom (wide-angle) ¬ page 41 Display ¬ page 32 Display ¬ page 32 Unde...

Basic operation of the product 32 Getting started SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE You can display or hide on-screen information. Press the [ Display ( )] button in the standby mode. The full and minimum display modes alternate. <Minimum display mode> STBY <Full display mode> STBY ...

Basic operation of the product 33 Getting started USING THE STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the product from being dropped. SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. The product retains the language setting even when...

Basic recording/playback Learn about basic functions for videos/photos shooting and how to play back them. Basic recording ................................................................... 35 RECORDING VIDEOS ............................................................. 35 CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING ...

35 Basic recording/playback RECORDING VIDEOS Set the resolution you want before recording. ¬ page 53 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Select a subject to record. Use the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button to adjust the size of the s...

Basic recording 38 Basic recording/playback TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording, and then extract the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a long video later for viewing. 1 Press the [ OK (REC) ] button. The record...

Basic recording 39 Basic recording/playback RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 53 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the photo recording mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Select a subject to record. Use the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button to adjust th...

Basic recording 40 Basic recording/playback RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance. This product automatically detects the recording conditions when you align a...

Basic recording 41 Basic recording/playback ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button. T : Record an enlarged image (telephoto) W : Record a wide area (wide-angle) To zoom in ( T ) Press t...

42 Basic recording/playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted.The product selects the thumbnail display options based...

Basic playback 43 Basic recording/playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview the recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a video directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Set Play Mode to Video . ¬...

Basic playback 44 Basic recording/playback Various playback operations Playback/Pause 1 Playback and pause alternate when you press the [ OK (REC) ] button during playback. 2 Press the [ Share ( )] button to return to the thumbnail index view. Search playback 1 During playback, press and hold the [ ...

Basic playback 45 Basic recording/playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Set Play Mode to Video . ¬ page 59 0:00:55 Play Mode Me...

Basic playback 48 Basic recording/playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view andfind and play back a photo directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Set Play Mode to Photo . ¬ page 59 T...

Basic playback 49 Basic recording/playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image using the [ OK (REC) ] button on the product. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set the playback mode. ¬ page 30 •• 1 Select the photo you want to magnify. ¬ pa...

Advanced recording/playback Learn how to record and play back videos/photos with various functions. Using the menu items ......................................................... 51 HANDLING MENUS ................................................................ 51 MENU ITEMS ...........................

51 Advanced recording/playback Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [ MENU ] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode...

Using the menu items 52 Advanced recording/playback Recording menu items • : Available X : Not Available Operation mode Items Video Photo Default value Page Video Resolution • X 720/30p 53 Photo Resolution X • 2720 x 2040 53 White Balance • • Auto 54 Smart Filter • • Normal 55 Back Light • • Off 56 ...

53 Advanced recording/playback Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording mode. ¬ page 30 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( )/ Underwater ( )] button J Video Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item ...

Advanced recording 55 Advanced recording/playback Smart Filter By applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create unique images. Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode. ¬ page 30 1 Press th...

Advanced recording 57 Advanced recording/playback Face Detection Your product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimal settings and records faces more vividly. Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode....

Advanced recording 58 Advanced recording/playback Anti-Shake (DIS) Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabilizer) function to compensate for unstable images caused by the slight shaking that can occur when you hold the product by hand. Press the [ Mode ( / )] button to set the video recording or...

59 Advanced recording/playback Play Mode When you select Play Mode, you can then select to display either videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of these playback modes before playback. Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬ page 30 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J P...

Advanced playback 60 Advanced recording/playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬ page 30 Set Play Mode to Video or Photo . ¬ page 59 ••• 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( ...

Advanced playback 64 Advanced recording/playback Smart BGM You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in the video is loud, the volume of the background music will be decreased naturally. On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is quiet, the volume of the backgrou...

Advanced playback 65 Advanced recording/playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) You can enjoy external songs, as well as the music files in the Smart BGM Option of the product, by saving the external songs to a memory card. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Prepare external s...

Advanced playback 66 Advanced recording/playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 25 Press the [ Playback ( )] button to set playback mode. ¬ page 30 Set Play Mode to Photo . ¬ page 59 •• • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( )/ Underwate...

Other settings Refer to items to configure your product settings. Other settings ...................................................................... 68 SETTING MENU ITEMS........................................................... 68 Storage Info ......................................................

68 Other settings SETTING MENU ITEMS For operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Items Default value Page Storage Info - 68 File No Series 69 Date/Time Set JAN/01/2012 12:00AM 69 Date/Time Display Off 70 LCD Brightness Normal 70 Auto LCD Off On 71 Beep Sound On 71 Sh...

Other settings 71 Other settings Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a period of time. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( )/ Underwater ( )] button J Settings . 2 Press the [ Zoom ( T / W )] butto...

Other settings 72 Other settings Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( )/ Underwater ( )] button J Settings . 2 Press the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button J Shutter Sound J [ OK (REC) ] button. 3 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Zoom ( T ...

Other settings 73 Other settings PC Software Your product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set PC Software on, you can use this PC software to download and edit videos and photos by connecting the built-in USB plug of the product to your PC. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Disp...

Other settings 75 Other settings Default Set You can initialize (reset) your product settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory). 1 Press the [ MENU ] button J [ Display ( )/ Underwater ( )] button J Settings . 2 Press the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button J Default Set J [ OK (REC) ] ...

Using with other devices Learn how to connect your product to a TV or computer. Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 77 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI ............ 77 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN.......................................................

77 Using with other devices CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This product supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Check if there is an HDMI input jack o...

78 Using with other devices WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the functions listed below by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built-in USB plug, and then using the Intelli-studio software built into your product. Main functions Intelli-studio editing sof...

Using with a Windows computer 79 Using with other devices USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. Step 1. Connecting the USB plug 1 Set PC Software to On . ¬ ...

Using with a Windows computer 80 Using with other devices Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. For details, select Help ΠHelp on the Intelli-studio screen. No. Description 1 Menu items. 2 Display files ...

Using with a Windows computer 81 Using with other devices Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1 In Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen...

Using with a Windows computer 83 Using with other devices Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press [ Share ( ) ] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [ Share ( ) ] button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in...

Using with a Windows computer 84 Using with other devices USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data from the product to a Windows computer by connecting the product’s built-in USB plug to the computer’s USB port. Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Softwar...

Using with a Windows computer 85 Using with other devices Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and file structure for storage media is shown below.File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4...

Appendixes Get information about error messages, maintenance, andspecifications. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 87 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES .............................. 87 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS ...............................................

87 Appendixes Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide.They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the ...

Troubleshooting 88 Appendixes Storage media Message Icon Meaning Action Not Supported Format The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may still have existing images on it. This product cannot play back files because it does not support your memory card formatting.Format the card...

Troubleshooting 90 Appendixes SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these solutions do not resolve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The product does not turn on. The internal battery may be discharged. Charge the battery. • The power turns ...

Troubleshooting 92 Appendixes Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution You don’t hear the beep sound. Set Beep Sound to On . ¬ page 71 The beep sound is temporarily turned off while recording videos.When the micro HDMI cable is connected to the product, the Beep Sound is not available. ••• There is a ...

Troubleshooting 93 Appendixes Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution The image is out of focus. This product has no user-adjustable focus control function.The minimum focal length between the product and the subject is about 7.9 inches (20 cm). Record the subject at more t...

Troubleshooting 94 Appendixes Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognize your product. Disconnect the built-in USB plug of the product from the PC, restart the PC, and then reconnect product correctly. • Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC. You ...

Troubleshooting 95 Appendixes Underwater handling Symptom Explanation/Solution The subject on the LCD screen is not clear under water. Set the underwater mode to On. ¬ page 40 Check if there are stains or foreign substances on the lens. •• Water gets into the product. Turn the power off and then con...

96 Appendixes Additional information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Cautions when storing To store your product safely, turn it off.- Remove the memory card. - Fully charge the internal battery befo...

Additional information 97 Appendixes When there is dew condensation, put the product aside for a while before using What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a product is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condens...

Additional information 99 Appendixes HOW TO USE CHEST BAND (HMX-W350 ONLY) Attaching the holder onto the chest band 1 Insert and loop each end of the band through holder rings as shown below, and fasten the velcro. 2 Adjust the anti-slip ring as shown below, to prevent getting loose. Anti-slip ring ...

Additional information 100 Appendixes GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the product’s sensor. Composition Composition in ...

101 Appendixes Model name HMX-W300BN/HMX-W300RN/HMX-W300YN/HMX-W350BN/HMX-W350RN/HMX-W350YN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS Effective pixels 4 mega pixels Total pixels 5 mega pixels L...

Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or d...

Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charge...

RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Bromina...