Samsung HZ30W - Manual

6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter t Half-press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a pers...

7 Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyesappear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. Set the flash option to t Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 43-44) If the photo has already been taken, select t R...

8 Quick reference Taking photos of people s t mode > Portrait, Children f 31 Beauty Shot t f 30 Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t f 43-44 Face Detection t f 50 Taking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 31 Flash options t f 43 ISO speed (to ad...

9 Contents Using the Manual mode ........................................................... 35 Recording a video ............................................................... 36 Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................... 37 Recording voice memos ........................

Basic functions 12 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00146A/AD39-00165A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001226) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) User Manual ...

Basic functions 13 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Icon Mode Description d DUAL IS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake Beauty Shot Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections s Scene Ta...

Basic functions 15 B. Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Photo quality Frame rate Metering option Flash Timer Focus distance Face detection C. Icons on the left Icon Description Exposure value White balance Face tone Face retouch ISO speed Photo style Image adjustm...

Basic functions 16 Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Push the lock up to release the batte...

Basic functions 17 Turning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the first time. (p. 18) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press an...

Basic functions 18 Press [ 1 POWER ]. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the first time. Press [ 2 t ] to select Language and press [ t ] or [ o ]. English 穢剳檺 Français Deutsch Español Italiano Language Date & Time Time Zone Back Set Press [ 3 D ] or [ M ] to selec...

Basic functions 19 Selecting options You can select options by pressing [ m ] and pressing the navigation button([ D ], [ M ], [ F ], [ t ]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [ f ] but some options are not available. Going back to the previous menu Press [ m ] again to go back to the...

Basic functions 20 Selecting options Press [ 4 D ] or [ M ] to select to White Balance and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Face Detection Smart FR Edit Exit Back Press [ 5 F ] or [ t ] to select to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move Press [ 6 o ]. E.g. Sele...

Basic functions 21 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. About a histogram A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos ar...

Basic functions 22 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 S . Align your subject in the frame. 2 Half-press [ 3 Shutter ] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. t Press [ 4 Shutter ] to take a photo. See page...

Basic functions 23 Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range The digital zoom is not available when using t S , d , , s...

Basic functions 25 Taking photos Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to t reduce camera shake optically. (p. 24) Select the t d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 29) When is displayed Camera shake When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the fl...

Basic functions 26 Taking photos Turn on the flash. (p. 43-44) When subjects are moving fast t Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 58) 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 ...

Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………28 Using the DUAL IS mode …………………………………29 Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………30 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………31 Using the frame guide ……………………………………...

Extended functions 28 Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. Icon Description Appears when taking close-up pho...

Extended functions 29 Before correction After correction Rotate the mode dial to 1 d . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to take the photo. The digital zoom will not work in this mode. t The photo will be corrected optically only when taken wi...

Extended functions 30 Select 5 Shooting ¢ Face Retouch ¢ an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t imperfections. Level 3 Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 7 Shutter ] to take the photo. The focus distance will be set to A...

Extended functions 31 Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s . Select a scene. 2 Frame Guide This mode is appropriate for taking pictures with pre-composed scenes. To change the scene mode, press [ t m ] and select Scene ¢ a scene. For ...

Extended functions 32 Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 p . Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ 2 Shooting options.”) Photo Size Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press ...

Extended functions 33 Shutter speed Shutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remains open when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutter speed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appear brighter. However, a slower shutter speed can also result in blurry photos if e...

Extended functions 34 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value. Rotate the mode dial to 1 . Select 2 and pr...

Extended functions 35 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Manual mode The Manual mode allows you to manually adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed. Rotate the mode dial to 1 . Select 2 and press [ o ]. Press [ 3 m ]. Select 4 Shooting ¢ Manual EV an...

Extended functions 36 Select 5 Movie ¢ Voice ¢ a sound option. Option Description Off : Record a video without sound. On : Record a video with sound. Zoom Mute : Record a video without sound while zooming. Set other options as desired. 6 (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) Press [ 7 Shutter ...

Extended functions 37 Recording a video Using the Smart Scene Detection mode In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 v . Press [ 2 m ]. Select 3 Movie ¢ Smart Scene Detection ¢ On . Align your subjec...

Extended functions 38 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. a p A h n d s Adding a voice...

Selecting a resolution and quality ................. 40 Selecting a resolution ......................................... 40 Selecting image quality ....................................... 40 Using the timer .............................................. 41 Shooting in the dark .........................

Shooting options 40 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recording a video: In the 1 v mode, press [ m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Movie Size ¢ an option. Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV. 1280 X 72...

Shooting options 41 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. S a p A h n d s v Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t automatically take a photo at the specified time. Press [ t t ] to cancel the timer. Depending on the se...

Shooting options 42 Using the timer Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 6 is blinking. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t camera automatically takes a photo. The motion timer may not work when: you are more than 3 m away from the camera t your mo...

Shooting options 43 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 F ]. Auto Select an option. 2 Option Description Off : The flash wi...

Shooting options 44 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the amount of flash Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or underexposure. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Flash EVC . Adjust the amount of flash. 3 0 Back Move Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if: t the s...

Shooting options 45 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO s...

Shooting options 46 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Setting the focus distance To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 M ]. Normal (AF) Select an option....

Shooting options 47 Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Tracking AF . Focus on the subject you want to track and press [ 3 o ]...

Shooting options 48 Changing the camera’s focus Using selection focus You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Selection AF . Move Set Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame 3 ...

Shooting options 49 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. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ an option. Option Description Center AF : Fo...

Shooting options 50 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. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to...

Shooting options 51 Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Smile Shot . When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect t the smile more easi...

Shooting options 52 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Blink Detection . Hold your camera still while t “ Capturing ” is displayed on ...

Shooting options 53 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. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Smart FR Ed...

Shooting options 55 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appe...

Shooting options 56 Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source (White balance) 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 an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such ...

Shooting options 57 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ White Balance ¢ Measure: Shutter . Aim the lens at a piece of white paper. 3 Press [ 4 Shutter ]. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ White Balance ...

Shooting options 58 Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. p A h n s You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select t Single ....

Shooting options 59 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Photo Style Selector ¢ Custom RGB . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Ba...

Shooting options 60 Improving your photos Applying smart lens effects Apply various lens effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2 In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting ¢ Smart Filter . Select an effect. 3 Option Description Normal : No e...

Shooting options 61 Improving your photos Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing) When Image Adjust is set, Photo Style Selector function is not t available. Adjusting your photos ...

Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you use a memory card Folder name ...

Playback/Editing 65 Playing back Press [ 4 F ] or [ t ] to scroll through files. Press and hold [ t F ] or [ t ] to view files quickly. Press [ 5 o ] to return to the normal view. Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails (...

Playback/Editing 66 Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. To delete a single file, In Playback mode, select a file and press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Yes to delete the file. To delete multiple files, In Playback mode, press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Multip...

Playback/Editing 67 Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 File Options ¢ Copy to Card . Select 3 Yes to copy files. Using the recycle bin If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will...

Playback/Editing 68 Playing back Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Multi Slide Show . Select a slide show effect option. 3 Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. t Option Description Images Set the photo...

Playback/Editing 69 Playing back Use the following buttons to control playback. 2 Press To [ F ] Scan backward. [ o ] Pause or resume playback. [ t ] Scan forward. [Zoom] left or right Adjust the volume level. Trimming a video during playback Press [ 1 o ] at the point where you want the new video t...

Playback/Editing 70 Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [ o ]. Press [ t o ] to pause or resume playback. Capturing an image during playback Press [ 5 o ] at the point where you want to save a still image. Press [ 6...

Playback/Editing 71 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. Rotating a photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Edit ¢ Rotate ¢...

Playback/Editing 73 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Se...

Playback/Editing 75 Editing a photo Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 File Options ¢ DPOF ¢ Size ¢ an option. Option Description Select Specify the print size for the selected photo. All Specify the print size for all photos. Reset Reset your settings. If you select 6 Select , scroll to a photo and rotate [ Z...

Playback/Editing 76 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A / V cable. On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not t appear. Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on t your TV settings. Yo...

Playback/Editing 77 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Connect your camera to your HDTV using the optional 5 HDMI cable. HDMI cable Turn on your camera. 6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera t screen will be displayed. View files using the buttons on your camera or a remote 7 control o...

Playback/Editing 78 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even t when the computer meets ...

Playback/Editing 79 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transferring files using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB ca...

Playback/Editing 80 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.For details, select Menu → Help in the program. If you install...

Playback/Editing 82 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Turn on the camera. 5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically. t If you set the USB option to Select Mode , select Computer from the pop-up window. On your computer, select 6 My computer ¢ Removable Disk ¢ DCIM ¢ 100PHOTO ...

Playback/Editing 83 Turn on the camera. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a t removable disk icon will be displayed. If you set the USB option to Select Mode , select Computer from the pop-up window. Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 Transfer photos or videos to the comput...

Playback/Editing 84 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. Configuring print settings Images Size Layout Type Quality Exit Print : One Photo : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto Option Description I...

Camera settings menu ....................................86 Accessing the settings menu .............................. 86 Sound ................................................................. 87 Display ................................................................ 87 Settings .....................

Appendixes 86 Camera settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back Set Off Low Medium High Press [ 4 m ] to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu ...

Appendixes 88 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description File No. Specify how to name files. Reset t : Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files. Series t *: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when ins...

Appendixes 90 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description HDMI Size Select the resolution of photos when playing backfiles on an HDTV with the HDMI cable. (NTSC: 1080i *, 720p , 480p / PAL: 1080i *, 720p , 576p ) If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution, the HDTV automatically selects...

Appendixes 91 Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card. (p. 88) t Card Locked Unlock the memory car...

Appendixes 92 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t 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 t cover. Cleaning your ca...

Appendixes 93 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Size Super fine Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 147 285 405 - - - 168 314 442 - - - 203 368 529 - - - 21...

Appendixes 94 Camera maintenance Battery life Shooting time / Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 135 min/Approx. 270 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, Fine quality, OIS on. 1. Set the flash optio...

Appendixes 97 Before contacting a service centre If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or servic...

Appendixes 100 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. t Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec. t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. t Firework: 2 sec. t Exposure Control Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV ...

Appendixes 104 Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on development of environmental conscious products. ■ NOTE: This equipment has been...

Appendixes 105 Index A ACB 55, 73 Adjusting Brightness 73 Contrast in Playback mode 73in Shooting mode 61 Saturation In Playback mode 73in Shooting mode 61 Sharpness 61 AF Lamp 89 AF Sound 87 Anynet+ 89 Aperture Priority mode 34 Aperture value 33 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 55, 73 B Battery Charging...