Samsung EC-MV900FBPBUS - Manual

5 Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI ...

6 Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [ Shutter ] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information “ The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Touch Fa...

7 Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 65) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-...

8 Quick reference Capturing photos of people • Self Shot mode f 17 • Gesture Shot mode f 46 • Beauty Palette mode f 47 • Beauty Shot mode f 49 • Picture in Picture mode f 53 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 65 • Face Detection f 71 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Sc...

9 Contents Extended functions .......................................................... 37 Using shooting modes ................................................ 38 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 38 Using the Program mode .............................................

Unpacking ………………………………… 14 Camera layout ……………………………… 15 Using the screen ………………………… 17 Using the Smart Link button ……………… 18 Inserting the battery and memory card … 19 Charging the battery and turning on your camera …………………………… 20 Charging the battery ……………………… 20 Turning on your camera ………………… 20 ...

Basic functions 14 Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable HDMI cable Memory card/ Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items s...

Basic functions 15 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Flash Lens Microphone Shutter button AF-assist light/Timer lamp POWER button Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable an...

Basic functions 16 Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking : When the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo, the image is out of focus, there is a problem charging the battery, or when the camera is saving a photo or video, or the memory is being read by a computer • Steady : When the camera ...

Basic functions 17 Camera layout Using the screen You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself on the screen by flipping the screen up and using the shutter button on the back of the camera. The screen can flip 180 degrees upward. 180˚ Shutter button Using the Self Shot mode In Smart Auto mo...

Basic functions 18 Camera layout Using the Smart Link button You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [ Smart Link ]. • Press [ Smart Link ] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated. The camera will activate the designated function. Press [ Smart Link ] again to return to t...

Basic functions 19 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Rechargeable battery Batt...

Basic functions 20 Charging the battery and turning on your camera Turning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 21) • When you turn on the camera, the camera will display the recently acces...

Basic functions 21 Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. The default language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired by touching Language . 5 To...

Basic functions 22 Performing the initial setup 6 Touch , and then touch the up or down arrows to set the time. Date/Time Set Hr Min DST • To set daylight-saving time, touch . 7 Touch o to save. 8 Touch o to save settings. 9 Touch OK on a pop-up window.

Basic functions 23 Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. 1 2 3 Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Metering Frame rate Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Sound Alive is on Exposure value adjusted ISO s...

Basic functions 24 Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen. Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or option. Smart Auto Scene Program Live Panorama Movie Gesture Shot Low Light Shot Beauty Palette Dragging Touch and hold an area on the screen, and then drag your finger. ACB Metering Timer...

Basic functions 26 Using the Home screen You can select a mode or function, or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Icons on the Home screen Icon Description Smart Auto : Capture a photo with a Scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 38) Program : Capture a...

Basic functions 28 Using the Home screen Icon Description Album : View files by category in Smart album. (p. 91) Photo Editor : Edit photos with various effects. (p. 99) Wallpapers : Set wallpaper for the Home screen with a desired image. (p. 29) Help : View the help and learn how to use the camera. ...

Basic functions 29 Using the Home screen Rearranging icons You can rearrange the icons on the Home screen in any order. 1 Touch and hold an icon. Smart Auto Scene Program Live Panorama Movie Gesture Shot Low Light Shot Beauty Palette 2 Drag it to a new location. • To move an icon to another page, dr...

Basic functions 30 Using the Help mode You can view a simple application description and an operation tip in Help mode. 2 Select an option. • Select a desired option from the subsection list. Program Descriptions for camera functions • Touch to return to the list. • Touch or to move from one descrip...

Basic functions 31 Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture a photo. 5 Press [ p ] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, touch “ Yes . 6 Press [ p ] to return to Shooting mode. See page 35 for tips to get clearer ...

Basic functions 32 Capturing photos Digital zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you c...

Basic functions 33 Capturing photos Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times. Zoom...

Basic functions 34 Capturing photos Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. S Before correction S After correction 1 In Shooting mode, touch m . 2 Touch OIS , and then touch a desired option to turn on or off. Icon Description Off : OIS is deactivated. On : OIS is...

Basic functions 35 Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed autom...

Basic functions 36 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 (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source be...

Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode. Using shooting modes …………………… 38 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………… 38 Using the Program mode ………………… 39 Using the Movie mode …………………… 41 Using the Scene mode …………………… 43 Using the Live Panorama mode ………… 44 Using ...

Extended functions 38 Using shooting modes Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Landscapes Scenes with bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night (when the flash is off) Portraits at night Landscapes with backlighting Portraits wit...

Extended functions 39 Using shooting modes Icon Description Close-up photos of colorful subjects Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark) Actively moving subjects Fireworks (when using a tripod) 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] ...

Extended functions 41 Using shooting modes 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch m , and then set desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 61) 3 Touch to start recording. 4 Touch to stop recording. Recording high-speed videos You can record high-speed videos...

Extended functions 42 Using shooting modes Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. • Touch to pause while recording. • Touch to resume. Capturing still images while recording a video You...

Extended functions 43 Using shooting modes Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select a scene. Sunset Landscape Dawn Backlight Option Description Landscape Capture still-life scenes and landscap...

Extended functions 44 Using shooting modes Using the Live Panorama mode In Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture a 2D-panoramic photo or a 3D-panoramic photo that can be viewed on a 3D TV. S Shooting example 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch (2D Pa...

Extended functions 46 Using shooting modes Using the Gesture Shot mode Control [ Shutter ] and zoom functions with hand gestures. 1 Set your camera on a tripod and flip the screen upward. 2 On the Home screen, touch . 3 Read the instructions about basic hand gestures and touch o . • The pop-up disapp...

Extended functions 47 Using shooting modes Using the Low Light Shot mode In low light conditions, capture multiple photos and combines them into a bright image having less blurring and noise without using the flash. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press ...

Extended functions 49 Using effect modes Capture photos or record videos with various effects. 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. When using the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to Auto Macro . Using ...

Extended functions 50 Using effect modes Using the HDR Plus mode In High Dynamic Range (HDR) Plus mode, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure or saturation, to produce images with high tonal detail (HDR) or to set an artistic mood (HDR art). S Before S After S Before S After 1 On the Home sc...

Extended functions 51 Using effect modes Using the Photo Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye Sketch 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select an effect. Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject a...

Extended functions 52 Using effect modes Option Description Oil Painting Apply an oil painting effect. Ink Painting Apply a watercolor painting effect. Cartoon Apply a cartoon painting effect. Cross Filter Add lines that radiate outward from bright objects to imitate the visual effect of a cross filt...

Extended functions 53 Using effect modes Using the Picture in Picture mode In Picture in Picture mode, you can capture or select a full-sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus, and then pres...

Extended functions 54 Using effect modes • In the Picture in Picture mode, the resolution is automatically set to . • The final Picture-in-picture photos or videos are saved as one combined file and the inserted photos or videos are not saved separately. • When inserting a video, the resolution for th...

Extended functions 55 Using effect modes Using the Split Shot mode In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select a split style. • To adjust the sharpness of the dividing line, touch m “ Line Blur “ a desired value. • T...

Extended functions 56 Using effect modes Using the Magic Frame mode In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select a desired frame. Old Film Wall Art R...

Extended functions 57 Using effect modes 5 Drag the selected frame to place it to a desired location. 6 To adjust the size, touch the selected frame, and then drag the corner of the box that appears around it. 7 Touch o . 8 Adjust transparency by moving the sliders or touching the + / - icons to adj...

Extended functions 58 Using effect modes 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture a photo. • After capturing the photo, the video that shows the process of how the filter effect is applied will begin automatically. • Touch “ “ Yes to ...

Extended functions 59 Using effect modes Using the 3D Photo mode You can take 3D pictures in 3D Photo mode that can be viewed on a 3D TV or 3D monitor. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo....

Extended functions 60 Using effect modes About 3D Depth Viewer The 3D Depth Viewer represents 3D effects with a color gradient for 3D shooting. Touch m “ 3D Depth Viewer to turn on or off the option. 3D Depth Far White Black Near

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 62 Selecting a resolution …………………… 62 Selecting an image quality ………………… 63 Using the timer ……………………………… 64 Shooting in the dark ……………………… 65 Preventing red-eye ……………………… 65 Using the flash …………………………… 65 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ……………… 67 Changing the cam...

Shooting options 62 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Setting the video resolution 1 In Video Shooting mode, touch m “ Movie Size . 2 Select an option. Icon Description 1920 X 1080 : High-quality HD files to play back on an HDTV. 1280 X ...

Shooting options 63 Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting an image quality Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. Setting the photo quality The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format. 1 In Shootin...

Shooting options 64 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed. • Press [ Shutter ] to cancel the timer. • Depending o...

Shooting options 65 Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Flash . Off Auto Red-eye Fill in Slow Sync Flash 2 Selec...

Shooting options 66 Shooting in the dark • Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection . • Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 159) • If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of dust in ...

Shooting options 67 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use...

Shooting options 68 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus . 2 Touch Macro to select it. Focus Auto Focus (Normal) Macro Icon Description Auto Focus (Normal) : Focus on a subject farther ...

Shooting options 69 Changing the camera’s focus • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. • Tracking a subject may fail when: - the subject is too small - the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - ...

Shooting options 70 Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus Area . 2 Select an option. Icon Description Center AF : Focus on the cente...

Shooting options 71 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. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can als...

Shooting options 72 Using Face Detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 3 photos in succession. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Face Detection . 2 Touch Blink Detection to select it. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. Using Smart Face Re...

Shooting options 73 Using Face Detection Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Smart FR Edit . 2 Touch My Star to select it. 3 Align your subject’s face with the oval guide...

Shooting options 74 Using Face Detection Deleting a favorite face 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Smart FR Edit . 2 Touch Face List to select it. 3 Touch “ a face “ o . 4 When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes . To delete a favorite face in Playback mode, refer to "Deleting a favorite face"...

Shooting options 75 Using Face Detection Detecting faces Tips • When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically. • Face Detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection.) - it i...

Shooting options 76 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ EV . 2 Select a desired exposure value by moving the slider or touching + / - icons, and then touch o . • The photo will be brighter as the exposure...

Shooting options 77 Adjusting brightness and color 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. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Metering...

Shooting options 78 Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a White Balance setting The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such ...

Shooting options 79 Adjusting brightness and color Customizing your own White Balance You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you t...

Shooting options 80 Using burst modes It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of ...

Shooting options 81 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Image Adjust . Sharpness Contrast Saturation Image Adjust 2 Select a desired value by moving the slider or touching + / - icons. Sharpness Description - Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for editing the photos on your computer). + Sharpen the...

Shooting options 82 1 In Video Shooting mode, touch m “ Voice . 2 Select an option. Icon Description Sound Alive On : Turn on the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. Sound Alive Off : Turn off the Sound Alive function. The camera can record the zoom noise. Mute : Do not record sounds. • D...

Shooting options 83 1 In Video Shooting mode, touch m “ Power Save Rec . 2 Select an option. Icon Description Off : Power Save Recording is deactivated. On : Power Save Recording is activated. • In Power save mode, move the camera, touch the screen, or press a button to continue using the camera. • ...

Shooting options 84 Available shooting options by shooting mode For details about shooting options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 61) Smart Auto Program Movie Scene Live Panorama Gesture Shot Low Light Shot Beauty Palette Beauty Shot HDR Plus Resolution O O O O O O O O O Quality O O O O O...

Playback/Editing 87 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. • You can also drag the slider left or right to move to the previous or next file. You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other cameras, due to ...

Playback/Editing 88 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode • Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera with the screen parallel to the ground. • When you rotate the camera 90° or 180° while you view a photo, the camera will automatically change the orientation of the displayed p...

Playback/Editing 89 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Icon Description Photo captured in 3D Photo mode Protected file Print order has been set (DPOF) Delete files (p. 93) View files as thumbnails (p. 92) Uploading files to the selected file sharing website or sending files via email (p. 123) Play ...

Playback/Editing 90 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting a favorite face You can delete your favorite faces. 1 In Playback mode, touch m “ Face List . • In Thumbnail view or Smart album, touch m “ Face List . 2 Touch “ a face “ o . 3 When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes . Ranking...

Playback/Editing 91 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files as a folder Photos captured in a high-speed burst mode appear as a folder. 1 In Playback mode, drag the image left or right or move the slider to move to a desired folder. • The camera will automatically play back photos in t...

Playback/Editing 92 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the left to view thumbnails (12 at a time). Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left once or twice more to display more thumbnails (20 or 48 at a time). Rotate [ ...

Playback/Editing 93 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting files Select files to delete in Playback mode. Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. 1 In Playback mode, locate the file you want to delete, and then touch . 2 When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes ....

Playback/Editing 94 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing photos Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo. Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left to zoom out. Drag the screen to see ano...

Playback/Editing 96 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode * Default Option Description Interval • Set the interval between photos. ( 1 sec *, 3 sec , 5 sec , 10 sec ) • You must set the Effect option to Off to set the interval. Music Set background audio. Effect • Set a scene change effect betwe...

Playback/Editing 97 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a video In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed segments as new files. 1 In Playback mode, locate a video, and then touch . 2 View the video....

Playback/Editing 98 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Trimming a video 1 While viewing a video, touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin. 2 Touch “ . 3 Touch at the point where you want the trimming to end. • You can also adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles ...

Playback/Editing 99 Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. •...

Playback/Editing 100 Editing a photo Cropping a photo 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch , and then select a photo. 3 Touch , and then select an area to drag and crop. 4 Touch to save. Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos. 1 O...

Playback/Editing 101 Editing a photo Adjusting your photos Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation or how to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark, you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a ...

Playback/Editing 102 Editing a photo 4 Move the sliders or touch the + / - icons to adjust the option. 5 Touch o . 6 Touch to save. Adjusting dark subjects (ACB) 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch , and then select a photo. 3 Touch m “ ACB . 4 Touch to sav...

Playback/Editing 103 Editing a photo Creating a print order (DPOF) Select photos to print and save print options in the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). This information is saved in the MISC folder on your memory card for convenient printing on DPOF-compatible printers. 1 In Playback mode, locate ...

Playback/Editing 104 Viewing files on a TV (HDTV, 3D TV) Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 6 Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video source with the TV remote control. 7 Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode whe...

Playback/Editing 105 Viewing files on a TV (HDTV, 3D TV) Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Connectiv...

Playback/Editing 106 Viewing files on a TV (HDTV, 3D TV) Viewing files on a 3D TV You can view photos captured in 3D Photo mode or 3D Panorama mode on a 3D TV. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Connectivity “ HDMI Size . 3 Select an HDMI resolution. (p. 141) 4 Turn off your camera and 3D TV. 5 Con...

Playback/Editing 107 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Your computer must be running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 for you to connect the camera as a removable disk. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Connectivity “ PC...

Playback/Editing 108 Transferring files to the computer 3 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon. 4 Double-click the removable disk icon. 5 Drag or save files to your computer. Transferring files to your Mac OS computer When you connect...

Playback/Editing 109 Using programs on the computer iLauncher allows you to playback files with Multimedia Viewer and provides links so that you can download useful programs. 5 Turn on the camera. 6 Select a destination folder on your computer, and then select Yes . • When you connect the camera to a...

Playback/Editing 110 Using programs on the computer Using iLauncher iLauncher allows you to play back files with Multimedia Viewer and provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program. • The requirements are recommendation only. iLauncher may not work properly even when the computer meets the r...

Playback/Editing 111 Using programs on the computer Windows OS Requirements Item Requirements CPU Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended) OS* Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Hard disk capacity 250...

Playback/Editing 112 Using programs on the computer Using Multimedia Viewer Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files. From the Samsung iLauncher screen, double-click Multimedia Viewer . • Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats: - Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9...

Playback/Editing 113 Using programs on the computer Viewing Videos 6 8 5 4 3 1 2 7 Updating the firmware From the Samsung iLauncher screen, double-click Firmware Upgrade . Downloading the PC Auto Backup program From the Samsung iLauncher screen, double-click PC Auto Backup . For information about ins...

Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings …………… 115 Connecting to a WLAN ………………… 115 Using the login browser ………………… 117 Network connection tips ……………… 117 Entering text …………………………… 118 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone …………………………… 120 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter relea...

Wireless network 115 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a WLAN. You can also configure network settings. Icon/Option Description Ad hoc AP Secured AP WPS AP Signal strength Open network setting options. Refresh con...

Wireless network 116 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Manually setting the IP address 1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then touch . 2 Touch IP Setting “ Manual . 3 Select each option, and then enter the required information. Option Description IP Enter the static...

Wireless network 117 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tips • The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP. • The further the distance between your camera and the AP, the longer it will take to connect to the network. • If a nearby device i...

Wireless network 118 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings • You can also connect to free WLANs in some foreign countries. • A login page may appear when you select free WLANs provided by some network service providers. Enter your ID and password to connect to the WLAN. For informatio...

Wireless network 120 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the MobileLink feature via a WLAN. You can easily send photos or videos to your smart phone. • The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones with the Android 2.2 OS o...

Wireless network 121 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release The camera connects to a smart phone via a WLAN. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will display on the smart phone. • The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by ...

Wireless network 122 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 4 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus. • The focus is automatically set to Multi AF . 5 Release to capture the photo. • The photo will be saved in your camera. • Touch the photo in the bottom of the screen to save it to the...

Wireless network 123 Using photo or video sharing websites Upload your photos or videos to file sharing websites. Available websites will be displayed on your camera. Uploading photos or videos 1 Access the website with your camera. 2 Select files to upload from the list. • You can select up to 20 file...

Wireless network 125 Sending photos or videos via email You can change settings in the email menu, and send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. Setting an email password 1 On the Home screen, touch “ m . 2 Touch Setting Password “ On . • To deactivate the password, select Off . 3 When t...

Wireless network 126 Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password 1 On the Home screen, touch “ m . 2 Touch Change Password . 3 Enter your current 4-digit password. 4 Enter a new 4-digit password. 5 Enter the new password again. 6 When the pop-up appears, touch Confirm . • The pop-u...

Wireless network 128 Uploading photos to online storage 1 On the Home screen, touch . • To change the size for uploaded photos, touch m “ Upload Image Size . • If you have registered more than one web storage, you can select from the list by touching m “ Change Web storage . 2 Touch Web storage . • ...

Wireless network 129 Using AllShare Play to send files Viewing photos or videos on TVs that support AllShare Play 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Nearby Devices . • If the guide message appears, touch o . • The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connect...

Wireless network 131 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. The Auto Backup feature works only with the Windows OS. Sending photos or videos to a PC 1 On the camera's Home screen, touch . • You must configure the ...

Wireless network 133 Uploading photos to a cloud server You can upload your photos to SkyDrive. To upload photos, you must visit the Microsoft website and register before connecting your camera. 4 Select files to upload from the list, and then touch Upload . • You can also upload photos to a cloud se...

Wireless network 134 Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct When the camera connects via a WLAN to a device that supports the Wi-Fi Direct function, you can send photos to the device. This feature may not be supported on some devices. 5 On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device and send th...

Wireless network 135 About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature With the WOL feature, you can automatically turn on or wake up a PC with your camera. This feature has been available for Samsung desktop PCs for the last 5 years (not available for all-in-one PCs). Any changes to your PC’s BIOS settings other...

Wireless network 136 About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature Setting the PC to turn on 1 Turn on the PC, and then press F2 while the PC is booting. • The BIOS setting menu will appear. 2 Select Advanced tab “ Power management Setup . 3 Select Resume on PME “ Enabled . 4 Press F10 to save your changes, a...

Settings menu ………………………………………… 138 Accessing the settings menu ……………………… 138 Sound ……………………………………………… 139 Display ……………………………………………… 139 Connectivity ………………………………………… 140 General ……………………………………………… 141 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Settings 138 Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. 3 Select an item. Medium On 1 Off Volume Beep Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound Sound 4 Select an option. Off Low Medium High Volume 5 Touch to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu 1 On the Home screen, touch . ...

Error messages ……………………………………… 145 Camera maintenance ………………………………… 147 Cleaning your camera ……………………………… 147 Using or storing the camera ………………………… 148 About memory cards ……………………………… 149 About the battery …………………………………… 152 Before contacting a service center ………………… 156 Camera specifications ………………...

Appendixes 145 Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Device disconnected. Network connection disconnected while transferring photos. Reselect a device that supports AllShare Play. File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a s...

Appendixes 147 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover. Cleaning your c...

Appendixes 148 Camera maintenance Storing for extended period of time • When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel. • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period. Installed batteries...

Appendixes 149 Camera maintenance • Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor. • Do not insert foreign objects into a...

Appendixes 150 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes, shooting conditions, or a memory card. These capacities are based on a 2 GB microSD card: Photo Size Super Fine Fine Normal 211 409 598 235 455 663 279 540 792 331 629 910 629 1,151 1,...

Appendixes 151 Camera maintenance • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card into your camera. • Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact wi...

Appendixes 152 Camera maintenance Battery life Average shooting time/Number of photos Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approximately 105 min/Approximately 210 photos The battery life was measured under the following conditions: in Program mode, in darkness, resolution, Fine...

Appendixes 153 Camera maintenance Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent batt...

Appendixes 154 Camera maintenance • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off. • If the status la...

Appendixes 155 Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or othe...

Appendixes 156 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service cent...

Appendixes 159 Camera specifications Range Wide (W) Tele (T) Normal (AF) 80 cm–infinity 250 cm–infinity Macro 5–80 cm 100–250 cm Auto Macro 5 cm–infinity 100 cm–infinity Shutter speed • Auto: 1/8–1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1–1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8–1/2,000 sec. (AEB, Continuous: 1/4–1/2,000 sec.) Exposure C...

Appendixes 163 Glossary Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan...

Appendixes 164 Glossary Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera’s sensor. Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. Flash A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low-light conditions. Focal length The dista...

Appendixes 165 Glossary Macro This feature allows you to capture close-up photos of very small objects. When using the macro feature, the camera can maintain a sharp focus on small objects at a near life-size ratio (1:1). Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quant...

Appendixes 166 Glossary Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter...

Appendixes 167 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable)...

Appendixes 168 Index A AEB 80 AF-assist light Location 15Settings 143 AF Lamp 143 AF Sound 139 AllShare Play 128 Artistic Brush mode 57 Auto Backup 131 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) Playback mode 102Shooting mode 77 A/V port 15 B Battery Caution 153Charging 20Inserting 19 Beauty Palette Mode 47 Beauty...