Samsung GX-20 - Manual

004 Contents 053 Using the Menu 053 Using the MENU button 054 Using the CAPTURE MENU 054 Picture Wizard 055 File Format 055 JPEG Size 055 JPEG Quality 056 Colour Space 056 Set RAW Button 056 Liveview057 User Registration 057 Interval Shooting 057 Extended Bracket 058 Multi Exposure 059 Memory of Set...

007 Feature ● The 14.60 effective Megapixel of SAMSUNG digital camera sensor. (High dynamic range.) ● Built-in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) minimizes or prevents digital images from becoming blurred due to camera shake. ● Features an Auto-Focus sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are ...

008 ( ) This icon indicates the program mode dial. ( ) This icon indicates the front dial. ( ) This icon indicates the rear dial. ( ), ( ▲▼ ), and ( ◄► ) icons indicate the direction buttons. ( ▲ ), ( ▼ ), ( ◄ ) or ( ► ) icons indicates the each direction button. This “Note” symbol indicates informa...

009 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1. Before Starting to Take a Picture Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 2. Starting Basic Shooting (Auto mode) This chapter gives a quick guidelines for the fi rst ti...

Before Starting to Take a Picture Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 012 Checking the Contents of the Package 012 What are included in the package 013 Names of Working Parts 013 Front & Top 014 Rear015 Quick reference guide 016 Charging and Inserting the...

012 Checking the Contents of the Package 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. What are included in the package Hot ...

014 Names of Working Parts Rear Memory Card Cover Memory Card Slot MENU button Delete / Picture Wizard INFO button Playback button Exposure bracket button View fi nder Diopter adjustment lever Card cover lock OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever Fn Button Card access lamp Focus point selection di...

015 Names of Working Parts Quick reference guide Front Mode dial Rear Using the full automatic program mode (p. 33) Expressing the background out of focus (p. 84) Using the manual mode to choose your own camera settings (p. 86) Using the best programmed exposure (p. 80) Saving your own exposure sett...

016 Charging the Battery 1. Insert the supplied AC cord to the power outlet and DC input port of the charger. 2. Put the battery on the charger as shown. Charging and Inserting the Battery ● If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, ple...

017 Inserting the Battery 1. Rotate the Battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration and open the cover. 2. Insert the battery as shown on the picture. Charging and Inserting the Battery 3. Close the Battery cover and rotate the battery cover lock lever as shown. ● Use the speci fi ed bat...

018 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the displayed on the LCD panel. lit lit lit blink Battery is full. Battery is running low. Battery is almost empty. The camera turns off after displaying a message. Lifetime of the battery (Fully charged battery) Battery ...

019 ■ SD / SDHC memory card and Multi Media Card can be used with this camera. ■ Captured images are recorded on the Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the Memory Card. 1. Lift up the Card Cover Lock as shown ( ① ) and rotate it to the OPEN position ( ② ) (C...

020 Inserting the Memory Card Precautions When Using the Memory Card ● The Memory Card(SD/SDHC CARD) is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by preventing the recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. ● Care sho...

021 Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Move the main switch to the ON position. 2. The LCD panel and the monitor are turned on. Now you can take a picture using the camera. ● Always turn the camera off when not in use. ● The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations with...

022 4. Select [ Type ], [ Date ], and [ Time ] for the display by pressing the direction buttons ( ). 5. Press the OK button to save. If the date and time information is already set and you want to to make a change, set date and time information by using the [ Date/Time ] menu in the [ SETUP MENU ]....

Starting Basic Shooting (Auto mode) This chapter gives a quick guide lines for the fi rst time users to take a picture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.) 024 Attaching and removing the lens025 Correct methods of holding the camera026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) 026 Turning On the OIS ...

024 Attaching and removing the lens For additional use of lenses, please check lenses available to be used at Customer Service. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to Aperture A (Auto). To allow shutter release, set [ Use Aperture Ring ] in [ CUSTOM2 MENU ] menu. Turn the camera of...

025 Correct methods of holding the camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. - Use your both hands while taking a picture to prevent from the camera shake. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. ● To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid ob...

026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Turning On the OIS Function Turn on the OIS switch. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, appears in the view fi nder and the OIS function turns on. Optical Image Stabilization The OIS function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter rele...

027 LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode ( ). You can set the speci fi c time the guides will appe...

028 Capture Mode Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor. Detailed Information 1. Shooting mode 2. Custom mode 3. Metering mode 4. Flash mode 5. Drive mode 6. Exposure Bracket / Multi Exposure 7. AF mode 8. Focus point location 9. Extended Br...

029 Playback Mode Press the INFO button in playback mode to display the image information on the LCD monitor. Whenever pressing the INFO button, Basic information, Histogram, Detail information and no information will display in that order. Detailed Information You can change the information initial...

030 LCD Monitor Indications ● DPOF icon ( ) will display only when an DPOF set image is played back. ● Image-protect icon ( ) appears only when the image is protected from deletion. ● If [ Exposure Warning ] is set to [ On ] in the [ PLAYBACK MENU ], the over exposed area in the playback image blink...

031 Capture Mode When the power is turned on, the current setting values appears in the view fi nder as soon as you press the shutter button halfway. View fi nder Indications Focus point AF Frame Spot metering frame AF Frame Flash status Appears when fl ash is available and blinks when fl ash is rec...

032 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. RAW/RAW+ button in use Shutter speed Flash Exposure Compensation indicator Exposure compensation Battery status Exposure Bar White Balance (If Auto WB is selected, no icon will display)± : White Balanc...

033 Auto mode helps users take a picture in very easy steps with correct exposure and auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for those who are using a DSLR (Digital Single Lens re fl ex) camera for the fi rst time. 1. Set the mode dial ( ) to Auto mode ( ). - The camera will select the optimal capturi...

034 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not always precisely accurate. Focusing may be dif fi cult when taking pictures under the following conditions ( 1 to 6 below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ( ) in the view fi nder. If the subject cannot be fo...

035 Adjusting the View fi nder to Your Eyesight Adjust the view fi nder to suit your eyesight. If it is dif fi cult to see the view fi nder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from -2.5 m-1 to +1.5 m-1. 1. Aim the AF point over the subject, and then ...

036 Using the full automatic program mode Using the Drive Mode You can select the continuous shooting or self-timer function using the DRIVE mode. This chapter explains the [ Continuous Shooting (Hi) ] mode for example. 1. Press the Fn button on your camera and then press the direction button ( ▲ )....

038 Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting Displaying the Digital Preview Displaying the Digital Preview Using the main switch on your camera, you can check the composition, exposure in the LCD monitor, and focus be...

039 Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting ● Selected image in the live view screen is enlarged if you turn the rear dial ( ) to the right. ● You can choose the [ Grid Display ] and [ AF Frame Display ] options by setting the [ Liveview ] menu in the [ CAPTURE MENU ]. ● While ...

040 Checking the focus You can focus with the following methods. • AF (Auto Focus) : The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. • MF (Manual Focus) : Manually adjust the focus. Using Autofocus You can choose the autofocus mode from SAF (Single mode) where the shutter r...

041 Checking the focus Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Choose the part of the view fi nder to set focus to. The selected AF point appears red in the view fi nder. (Superimpose AF Area). Auto The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. Select Sets the AF point ...

042 Checking the focus Fixing the Focus If your subject is outside the Focusing Area (AF Point), fi rst focus the subject in the Focusing Area (AF Point) and then make a change to the composition. 1. Frame the desired composition for your picture in the view fi nder. 2. Centre the subject to focus i...

043 Checking the focus Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the view fi nder or use the view fi nder matte fi eld to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus i...

044 Checking the focus Checking the focus Using the Viewfi nder Matte Field Using the Viewfi nder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfi nder matte fi eld. 1. Set the focus mode lever to MF . 2. Look through the viewfi nder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp ...

045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture Aperture and shutter speed determine the exposure to light. You can create many interesting effects once you understand these aspects. Effect of Shutter Speed Shutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open. You can enjoy many interesting ef...

046 Setting the Exposure How to Check Depth of Field 1. Focus on the subject. 2. Turn the main switch while looking through the view fi nder. - Checking the depth of fi eld is only available if [ Preview Method ] is set to [ Optical ] in [ CUSTOM2 MENU ]. 3. Now you can check the depth of fi eld in ...

047 Setting the Exposure Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Multi-segment metering Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure. Centre-weighted metering Measure the entire...

049 Using the RAW button When you press the RAW button, the images are taken as RAW and JPEG fi le types. For more information about using the RAW button, see page 56, “Set RAW button.” h When you press the RAW button, RAW or RAW+ will display on the LCD panel. - Press the Shutter button to take a p...

050 Using the Mirror Lock Up Function The mirror lock up function minimizes camera shake. When the shutter button is pressed, the mirror pops up fi rst to reduce camera shake while shooting. 1 . Press the Fn button on your camera and then press the direction button ( ▲ ). - The Drive Mode options sc...

052 Remote Control Shooting (Sold Separately) You can set the remote control function in the drive mode menu. (sold separately) • [ Remote Control ] : The shutter will be released immediately the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. • [ Remote Control (3s delay) ] : The shut...

053 Using the Menu This section explains the operation methods for [ CAPTURE MENU ( ) ], [ CUSTOM1 MENU ( ) ], [ CUSTOM2 MENU ( ) ], [ SETUP MENU ( ) ], and [ PLAYBACK MENU ( ) ] . Once the menu options are set, the memorized set value appears again after you turn on the camera. Using the MENU butto...

054 1. Press the Picture Wizard ( ) button on your camera. - The following screen appears. 2. Select the desired menu option using the direction buttons (▲▼) and then press the direction buttons (◄►). - Make a change to the set value for [ Colour tone ], [ Saturation ], [ Contrast ], and [ Sharpness...

055 JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level. When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. Super fi ne (1) Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size. Super fi ne (2) Low comp...

056 Using the Menu Colour Space You can set the colour space to use. • sRGB : Sets to sRGB colour space. • AdobeRGB : Sets to AdobeRGB colour space. Colour Space? Colour ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This colour range is called the ...

057 Using the Menu User Registration You can save the current set value to User program mode. The following settings can be stored: Exposure mode / EV Compensation / White Balance / Flash mode / Drive mode / File Format / Extended Bracketing Steps & Type / JPEG Size / Flash Exposure Compensation...

058 Using the Menu Multi Exposure You can set the number of shots to be taken in the [ Multi Exposure ] function. You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture. The image shown on the right has two separate frames in a single picture. • Number of Shots : 2 - 9 images • Auto EV Adjust ...

059 Using the Menu Memory of Settings You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. Drive White Balance ISO Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Extended Bracket Playback Display Flash power The settings are maintained when the camera is turned off. The settings are reset when th...

060 Superimpose AF Area You can set whether to display the selected AF point in red when the subject is in focus. • On : The exposure sets according to the AF point. • Off : The exposure sets regardless of the AF point. AF in remote control Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote con...

061 Using the Menu Using the Menu AF Button Function Set whether to perform AF while the AF button is pressed or not perform AF while the AF button is pressed. • Enable AF : Performs Autofocus when pressing the AF button. • Cancel AF : Does not perform Autofocus when pressing the AF button. • Centre...

063 Auto EVC Sets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannot be determined. • Off : Off Off The exposure does not compensate when the exposure cannot be accurately calculated automatically. • On : The exposure compensates automatically when the automatic exposure function is una...

064 High Noise High Noise Enables the [ High Noise ] function when ISO sensitivity is high. [ High Noise ] function is activated at an ISO of 800 or higher. • If set to [ Off ], [ Off Off High Noise ] is not activated. ISO Display ISO Display Displays sensitivity in the viewfi nder and LCD panel. • I...

065 Reset Custom1 Resets all the settings in the [ CUSTOM1 MENU ] menu to the defaults. • Reset : Reset Reset Resets the settings. • Cancel : Does not reset the settings. Using the Menu Using the Menu ISO Steps ISO Steps Set the sensitivity step. • 1 EV Step : Set the sensitivity step to 1 EV. • As ...

066 Green Button in TAv&M Selects the exposure adjustment method when the green button ( ) is pressed in TAv & TAv TAv M (Manual) mode. • Program Line : The aperture value and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. • Tv Shift : The Tv Shift Tv Shift aperture value is locked and the shutte...

067 Using the Menu Using the Menu Remaining Count Remaining Count Sets to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfi nder. • Normal : Displays the number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfi nder. • Continuous : The number of continuous recordable images is displayed wh...

068 Preview Method Choose the preview method to use when the main switch is turned to the preview position ( ). Set values in the [ Preview Method ] are activated when the main switch is turned to the preview position ( ). • Optical : You can check the depth of fi eld in the viewfi nder. • Digital : Y...

070 Beep You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. • : You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. - [ AF Sound ], [ AE Lock ], [ RAW ], [ Self-Timer ], [ Remote Control ] • : No beep sound Using the Menu Using the SETUP MENU ( ) Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ ...

071 Using the Menu Date/Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. • Date Display Style : [ mm/dd/yy ], [ dd/mm/yy ], [ yy/mm/dd ] • Time Display Style : [ 12h ] (12 hour), [ 24h ] (24 hour) Setting the Type Date Setting Time Setting Language/ 言語 You ...

072 Video Out When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. ● Once you select the language, the appropriate video output format for that country is selected. ● When using a TV as an external monitor, you wi...

073 Using the Menu Folder Name You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. • Standard : The folder names are assigned as “100SSCAM J 101SSCAM J ... J 999SSCAM” in order. • Date : The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as t...

074 Sensor Cleaning Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the Sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the Sensor must be cleaned. Please contact Samsung Camera service centre for professional cleaning because the Sensor is a precision part....

075 ● Do not use a spray type blower. ● Do not clean the Sensor when the exposure mode is set to B (Bulb) mode. ● Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the Sensor when no lens is on the camera. ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter (SAC-82, sold separ...

076 Using the Menu ● It is recommended that you use a tripod for a more accurate set value. ● You can use the [ AF fi ne adjustment ] function as in the following images for example. Both pictures are taken while focusing on the centre area (the ball located in the centre) in the view fi nder. Reset...

077 Using the Menu Using the PLAYBACK MENU ( ► ) Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [ PLAYBACK MENU ] menu. Exposure Warning [ Exposure Warning ] function lets you know which area is over or under exposed while playing back images. • Off : Exposed area does not blink. • O...

078 Using the Menu Using the Menu Digital Filter Digital Filter Once you have taken a picture, you can apply black and white mode, brightness, sepia tone, and so on. For more information about [ Digital fi lter ], refer to the page 113, “Digital Digital fi lter Digital fi lter Filter.” Digital Preview ...

080 Using the best programmed exposure, P (Program) mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the Program line when taking pictures. This P (Program) mode supports both Tv (Shutter Priority) and Av (Aperture Priority) modes. P (Program) mode is useful for...

082 Shooting in the different exposure rates Shooting in the different exposure rates Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode helps you take pictures in the different environmental lightnings that have many various brightness levels. You can set the sensitivity fi rst and then the shutter speed and aperture a...

083 Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject In the Tv (Shutter priority) mode, you can stop the moving subject or blur as it passes across the view fi nder by using different shutter speeds. The aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.The...

084 Av (Aperture Priority) Mode 1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select Av . 2. Turn the rear dial ( ) and adjust the aperture value. - The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the view fi nder and on the LCD panel. 3. Now, you are ready to take some pictures. Expressing the background ou...

086 You can select your own exposure settings for the shutter speed, aperture stop, and ISO set value. Pressing the green button ( ) on your camera automatically sets the exposure for the appropriate brightness while using the M (Manual) mode. M (Manual) Mode M (Manual) Mode 1. Rotate the Mode dial ...

088 X (Flash X-Sync) Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an External fl ash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. 1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select X . 2. Connect the external fl ash to your camera. - For more information about using the external...

089 User Mode Uses the exposure value you saved in the [ CAPTURE MENU ] > [ User Registration ]. For more information about the [ User Registration ] function, see page 57, “User Registration”. 1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select User . - The exposure value you saved in the [User Registration] ...

091 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) ● When the focus mode is set to SAF (Single mode), the focus is locked in the fi rst frame position and used for subsequent consecutive frames. ● The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as long as the exposure meterin...

092 Colour Temperature The colour of light shifts towards blue as the colour temperature rises, and towards red as the colour temperature falls. Colour temperature describes this change in light colour in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance ...

093 3. Press the direction buttons ( ) to select (Manual). 4. Press the direction button ( ▼ ). - The Fine-Tuning screen appears. 5. Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the view fi nder under the light to adjust white balance. 6. Press the shutter release button fully. -The menu as shown...

094 3. Press the direction buttons ( ) to select a desired white balance. (Example : Daylight ) 4. After selecting a desired White Balance rotate the main switch to . You can check the previous White Balance. 5. Press the direction button ( ▲ ). -The White Balance fi ne tune screen appears. Setting ...

096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensor Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ AUTO 100-400 ] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO [ 100 ] to [ 6400 ]. 1. Press the Fn button. - The Fn menu ...

Using the Flash This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the fl ash. h 098 Selecting Flash Mode 099 Using Auto Discharge 100 Using Fill-in Flash 100 Using Red-eye Reduction Flash 101 Front curtain sync, Rear curtain sync 101 Daylight-Sync Shooting 102 Compensating Flash Outpu...

098 Using the Built-in Flash If you wish to discharge the fl ash in a dark or backlit location, press the fl ash button ( ) to pop up the fl ash. Select a [ Flash ] mode to suit your purpose from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the fl ash output with the rear dial ( ) in any ...

099 Using the Built-in Flash Available fl ash mode, by recording mode Auto P Sv Tv Av TAv M B X User Auto O X X X X X X X X X Fill-In X O O O O O O O O O Auto +Red-eye O X X X X X X X X X Fill-In + Red-eye X O O O O O O O O O 1st Curtain Sync. X O O X O X X X X O 1st Curtain + Red-eye X O O X O X X ...

100 Using the Built-in Flash Using Red-eye Reduction Flash “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a fl ash. This is caused by the re fl ection of the electronic fl ash from the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in...

101 Using the Built-in Flash Daylight-Sync Shooting Because of the different directions of the lights, you may fi nd some unexpected shadow even in the daylight condition. You can reduce the shadow on the subject by using the built-in fl ash. Use of the fl ash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Sho...

102 Compensating Flash Output You can change the fl ash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2 EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3 EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +...

104 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ■ A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the fl ash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if fl ash is not suf fi cient. ● Built-in fl ash guide number Sensitivity Built-in fl ash ...

105 Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) *1 : Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower. *2 : Available for wireless mode. *3 : One or more SEF-54PZF or SEF-36PZF units are required. About the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF The SEF-36PZF will automatically convert the fi eld angle differential betw...

107 Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode) Using the wireless fl ash sync, the following information is exchanged between the two SEF-36PZF / SEF-54PZF fl ash units until the fl ash fi res. Press the shutter release button fully. 1. The camera’ s fl ash d...

108 Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) Using the external fl ash sync terminal Using the external fl ash sync terminal You can contact an external fl ash to the camera by using the External fl ash-sync terminal. ● The use of high-voltage or high-current e...

How to Playback the Images Explains how to view or delete the picture images including how to view images in thumbnail view on LCD monitor. 110 Playing Back Still Pictures 110 Rotating Images 111 Displaying Multiple Images 111 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 111 Displaying a Folder 112 Sli...

110 This chapter explains how to playback still pictures. 1. Press the playback button ( ). - The most recently captured image (image with the largest fi le number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Once images disappear on the LCD monitor, you can playback the images or rotate them on your LCD mo...

111 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 1. In the multi-image display screen, press the Fn button. - The multi-image options screen appears. 2. Press the direction buttons ( ) on your camera to select the number of images to display at once. - 4, 9, 16 images 3. The selected number of images d...

112 Playing Back Still Pictures Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your Memory Card successively. 1. Press the playback button ( ). - The most recently captured image (image with the largest fi le number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the direction buttons ( ◄► ) on your ...

113 Playing Back Still Pictures Digital Filters You can edit shot images using digital fi lters. Processed images are saved under a different name. 1. Press the Fn button. - The Fn menu appears. 2. Press the direction button ( ◄ ) on your camera. - The screen for selecting the fi lter appears. 3. Pr...

116 Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. 1. Press the playback button ( ) and press the direction buttons ( ◄► ) on your camera to select an image to delete. 2. Press the delete button ( ). - The Delete screen appears. 3. Press the direction buttons ( ▲▼ ) to s...

118 3. Press the direction buttons ( ▲▼ ) to select deletion type. - [ Delete JPEG ] Only JPEG format images among the selected images are deleted. - [ Delete RAW ] Only RAW format images among the selected images are deleted. - [ Delete RAW+JPEG ] RAW and JPEG format images among the selected image...

119 Protecting a Single Image You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Protected images are also deleted if you format the memory card. 1. Press the playback button ( ) . - The most recently captured image (image with the largest fi le number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Press...

120 By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1. Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the PC / Video terminal on your came...

Using the Software Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 122 Software Notes 122 System Requirements 124 Setting up the application software 125 Starting PC mode 126 Removable Disk 126 Downloading stored images 127 Removing the removable disk 127 Windows 2000/ME...

122 Software Notes Please ensure that you read this section of the instruction manual carefully before use. ● The included software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ● Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. ● C...

125 2. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 3. Turn the camera power on. The [ Found New Hardware Wizard ] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. ● If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will open.● If the download window of...

126 Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC’s hard disk and print them or use photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. In your Windows Explorer display, select [ My Computer ] and double click [ R...

127 Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista The illustrations may be different from the real display depending on the Windows O/S. 1. Check whether the camera and PC is transferring a fi le. If the Card in use lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp goes out. 2. Right-click [ Safel...

128 You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows.To start the program, click [Start J Programs J Samsung J Samsung Master J Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for ...

130 Image viewer You can view the stored images. Samsung Master 1 Menu bar You can select menus.File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. 2 Image in Folder selection window You can select the desired images in this window. 3 Media type selection menu You can select image v...

131 Samsung Master Image edit You can edit the still image. 1 Edit menu You can select the following menus. [ Tools ] You can resize or crop the selected image. [ Adjust ] You can modify image quality. [ Retouch ] You can change image or insert effects on the image. 2 Drawing tools Tools for editing...

132 Movie edit You can have still images, movies, narration and music all in one movie fi le. 1 Edit menu You can select the following menus.[ Add Media ] You can add other media elements to a movie. [ Edit Clip ] You can change the brightness, contrast, colour and saturation. [ Effects ] You can in...

133 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0, you can develop RAW fi les after editing them as you like. You can also edit JPEG or TIFF fi les in the same way you edit the RAW fi les. This software is only compatible with Windows OS. This software is only compatible wi...

134 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 Correcting the exposure The main feature of the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 is that you can keep the best quality of the images as you make changes to the RAW fi les while editing. After making changes to the brightness or contrast, you can still obtain the same...

135 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 Saving the RAW fi les into JPEG or TIFF format Saving the RAW fi les into JPEG or TIFF format You can save the RAW fi les into JPEG or TIFF format using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0. 1. Choose the image you want to edit and th...

How to Make a Photo Print Explains how to make a photo print. 138 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 138 Printing Single Images 139 Settings for All Images 140 Printing Using PictBridge 140 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 141 Printing Single Images 143 Printing All Images 144 Printing Images U...

138 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the Memory Card with recorded images to any store offering this printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date. DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. Pri...

139 Settings for All Images In the thumbnail view, you can set the DPOF (Digital print Order Format) for many images at once. 1. Press the Fn button in Playback mode. - The Fn menu appears. 2. Press the direction button ( ▲ ) on your camera. - The DPOF screen appears. 3. Press the Fn button. - The s...

140 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Connect the camera and a PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. 3. Turn the printer on. 4. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. - The PictBridge menu appears. ● PictBridge menu...

143 Printing All Images 1. Press the direction buttons( ▲▼ ) on your camera to select [ Print All ]. 2. Press the OK button. - The Print all images screen appears. 3. Select the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. - The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply...

144 Printing Using PictBridge Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1. Press the direction buttons ( ▲▼ ) on your camera to select [ DPOF Auto Print ]. 2. Press the OK button. - The Print with DPOF settings screen appears. Press the direction buttons ( ◄► ) to check the number of copies for each i...

Explains troubleshooting and introduces the special terms used in this user guide. Appendix 146 Optional Accessories 146 External Flash (SEF-54PZF / SEF-36PZF) 146 Camera Case 146 Others 147 Troubleshooting152 Main Speci fi cations 154 Glossary156 Index158 Correct Disposal of This Product158 FCC not...

146 Optional Accessories Dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service centre for details regarding accessories. External Flash (SEF-54PZF / SEF-36PZF) This is an auto fl ash unit with a maximum guide number of 54 (ISO 100/m) / 36 (ISO 100/m). Its features include sla...

147 Troubleshooting Error Messages Description Memory card full The Memory Card is full and no more imagescan be saved. Insert a new Memory Card or delete unwanted images.You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. No image There are no images for playback on...

152 Main Specifi cations Image Sensor Type 23.4×15.5mm, CMOS Effective Pixel Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixel Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet KAF2 mount Usable Lens Schneider D-XENON, D-XENOGON, SAMSUNG lens* PENTAX DSLR lenses are available* KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses Viewfi nd...

154 Glossary AdobeRGB Colour space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of colour reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the colour range so colours only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible...

156 Index Symbol Auto mode ...............................033 Automatic program exposure mode ........................................080 Aperture priority mode ............082 Shutter priority mode ...............083 Aperture priority mode ............084 Shutter & Aperture priority mode ..085 ...

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

159 FCC notice ■ NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates...