Samsung L830 - Manual

<< 5 >> Contents 052 AF sound 053 Setup menu 054 Setup menu 1 054 File name 054 LANGUAGE 054 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type 055 Imprinting the recording date 055 LCD brightness 055 Auto Focus lamp 055 Start up image 056 Setup menu 2 056 Quick view 056 Auto power off 056 LCD save ...

<< 6 >> Contents 072 Preset focus frames 073 Composite image 075 Photo Frame 076 Sticker 076 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 078 Starting the slide show 078 Start the slide show 078 Selecting Images 079 Configure slide show effects 079 Setting play interval 079 Se...

<< 7 >> System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Software CD (see p.94) Camera strap User manu...

<< 8 >> Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Lens Flash AF sensor/Self-timer lamp Speaker Microphone Power button Mode dial

<< 9 >> Identification of features Back LCD monitor Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Camera status lamp 5-function button Fn/Delete button Eyelet for camera strap Play mode/Print button Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effect) button FR (Face Recognition) button

<< 10 >> Identification of features Bottom 5 Function button Battery holder Battery chamber Battery chamber cover Memory card slot USB/AV connection terminal To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. Information / Up button Flash / Left button MENU/OK butt...

<< 11 >> Identification of features Mode icon : Refer to page 20~23 for more information about the camera mode setting. Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Blinking - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blink...

<< 12 >> Still image Movie Battery life Number of images Recording time L830 Approx. 100 MIN Approx. 200 shots Approx. 90 MIN L730 Approx. 100 MIN Approx. 200 shots Conditions Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 8M image size(L730 7M image size), Fine image quality, Shot to shot ...

<< 13 >> Connecting to a Power Source You can charge the rechargeable battery SLB-0937 by using the SAC-46 KIT which consists of the AC adapter (SAC-46) and the USB cable (SUC-C2). When the SAC-46 and SUC-C2 are combined, they can be used as an AC cable. Using an AC cable : Connect the A...

<< 14 >> Connecting to a Power Source How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0937) Charging LED Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn o...

<< 15 >> Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not...

<< 16 >> Instructions on how to use the memory card If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the memory card is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (format...

<< 18 >> Setting up the Language 1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery ful...

<< 19 >> The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. Description Icons Page 7 Contrast p.48 8 Sharpness p.48 9 Auto Focus Frame p.48 10 Camera shake Warning p.21 11 Date / Time 2007/07/01 01:00 PM p.54 12 Exposure compensation p.46 13 White Balan...

<< 20 >> Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly. Avoid obstr...

<< 21 >> Things to watch out for using the ASR mode - The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode. - If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions, the ASR will not activate. - If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting conditions,...

<< 22 >> Starting the recording mode Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the Mode dial. 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter bu...

<< 23 >> Starting the recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by rotating the Mode dial. 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3....

<< 24 >> The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support...

<< 25 >> Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM W / T button The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatical...

<< 29 >> Focus lock Flash ( ) / Left button To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. 1. The image to be captured. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject. 3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER bu...

<< 36 >> Saturation Move Set OK E (Effect) button : Saturation You can change the saturation of the image. Press the E button in an available recording mode. (p.34) + direction: High saturation (The colour will be intense)- direction: Low saturation (The colour will be subtle) Bar for ch...

<< 37 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. Press the E button in an available recording mode. (p.34) Pre-set focus frame 1. Select a proper menu by pressing the Left...

<< 38 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. Press the E button in an available recording mode. (p.34) Composite shooting 2. After selecting a desired menu, press the shutter button to take a picture. 1. Select a desired menu by pressing Left/R...

<< 40 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture.Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with Photo Frame menu. Press the E button in an available recording mode. (p.34) Photo Frame Pressing ...

<< 41 >> Fn button You can use the Fn button to set the following menus. *1. This menu is only available in the Children scene mode ( ). 3. Select a desired menu by pressing the Left / Right button and then press the OK button. Up / Down button SIZE 3264X2448 QUALITY Fine Left / Right bu...

<< 42 >> Size Quality / Frame rate You can select the image size appropriate for your application. [ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] SIZE 3264X2448 SIZE 800X592 The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory. T...

<< 43 >> Metering Drive mode If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased toward...

<< 44 >> Drive mode ISO Wise Shot 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode. How to use the wise shot 1. Select the ASR mode by rotating the mode dial and press the Fn button. 2. Select Drive menu tab by pressing the Up an...

<< 45 >> White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. [Auto WB] : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. [Daylight] : For taking images outside. [Cloudy]...

<< 46 >> Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the Fn button. Compensating Exposure 1. Press the Fn button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the expo...

<< 48 >> Sharpness [Soft+]/ [Soft] : The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. [Normal] : The edges of the image are sharp.This is suitable for printing. [Vivid]/ [Vivid+] : The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will appear sha...

<< 49 >> RECORDING Contrast Sharpness Off Focus Area On Voice MemoVoice Record Back Set OK Stop SH - Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. Voice Memo Y...

<< 52 >> Sound ( ) SOUND Start Sound Volume Off Shutter Sound On Beep SoundAF Sound Back Set OK If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when buttons are pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [Beep Sound] sub menu : [Off],...

<< 53 >> Series Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page Quick View Off 0.5, 1, 3 sec p.56 Power Off Off 1, 3, 5, 10 min p.56 LCD Save Off On p.56 Video Out NTSC PAL p.57 Format No Yes p.58 Reset No Yes p.58 Menus are subject to change without prior notice. (Setup menu 2) Menu tab Main menu Sub ...

<< 54 >> Setup menu 1 ( ) There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. - LANGUAGE sub menu : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Jap...

<< 56 >> Setup menu 2 ( ) If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. - Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t be ac...

<< 57 >> Setup menu 2 ( ) The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Connecting to an external monitor When the camera is...

<< 58 >> Setup menu 2 ( ) This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. - Sub menus [No] : The memory will not be format...

<< 59 >> Starting play mode 3. Select an image that you want to view by pressing the Left/ Right button. Press and hold the Left or Right button to play back the images quickly. 2. The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. Turn the camera on and select Play mod...

<< 60 >> Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the Play / Pause button ( ) while playing the movie clip. Then press the E button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name. The ca...

<< 61 >> Starting play mode Playing back a recorded voice 1. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button. 2. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice file, while playing it back, press th...

<< 66 >> E (Effect) button : Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the E button. 2. Press the Left / Right button and select the [RESIZE] ( ) menu tab. 3. Select a des...

<< 68 >> E (Effect) button : Colour E (Effect) button : Special Colour - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. Custo...

<< 69 >> With this menu, you can select a part you want to highlight. The rest of the image will be in black and white. Select ( ) the selected area will be shown. Press the OK button and you can set the size and location of the part to be highlighted. Press the OK button twice and the c...

<< 70 >> 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. 2. The [Proccessing!] message be displayed and the image is saved as a new file name. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down button and a bar for selecting the saturation will be displayed. 2. Change the satura...

<< 71 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can add a text box to the image to make the image cartoon like. The cartoon image is saved as 1M image size. Cartoon Select a desired position by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the OK button. Select Cartoon ( ) Select a desired frame...

<< 72 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. Preset focus frames Before saving the cartoon image, you can change the selected image. 1. Pressing the Fn button deletes ...

<< 73 >> E (Effect) button : FUN Moving and changing the focus frame You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. 1. Select a focus frame by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. Move the location of the frame by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right button...

<< 75 >> E (Effect) button : FUN You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with Photo Frame menu. Photo Frame Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left/Right button. - Pre...

<< 76 >> Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page SLIDE SHOW ( ) Show Play / Repeat Play - p.78 Images All - p.78 Date - Select - Effect p.79 Interval 1, 3, 5, 10 sec - Music Off / Music 1, 2, 3 - PLAY BACK ( ) Voice Memo Off - p.80 On - Protect Select - p.80 All Delete Select - p...

<< 80 >> Playback ( ) You can add your voice to a stored still image. Voice memo - Press the shutter button to take a picture. The images are saved on the memory. After saving the image, the voice will record for 10 seconds. - To stop the recording, press the shutter button. [Ready for r...

<< 81 >> Playback ( ) DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information pla...

<< 83 >> Playback ( ) Print size You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Press the ...

<< 84 >> Playback ( ) PictBridge [Copy To Card] will not be selected without inserting a memory card. If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (10 MB), the [Copy To Card] command will copy only some of the images and display [M...

<< 86 >> PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Reset You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Some menu options are not supported on all printers. If not supported, the menus are still displayed ...

<< 87 >> Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas ex...

<< 89 >> Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre [ File Error! ] ᆞ File error → Delete the file. ᆞ Memory card error → Contact a camera service centre. [ Low Battery! ] ᆞ There is low battery capacity → Insert fresh batteries. [ Low Light! ] ᆞ When taking pictures in dark pl...

<< 90 >> Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted → Format the memory card (p.58) The memory card is exhausted → Insert a new...

<< 92 >> - Movie Clip · With Audio or without Audio(user selectable, recording time : memory capacity dependent) The maximum memory capacity of continuous movie clip is 2 hours. · Size : 800x592, 640x480, 320x240 (20fps Only 800x592 quality)(30fps / 15fps Only 640x480, 320x240 quality) ·...

<< 94 >> Software Notes System Requirements Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. - The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. - Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manu...

<< 95 >> About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer betwe...

<< 96 >> Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first.After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the...

<< 98 >> Setting up the application software Starting PC mode If you have installed the camera driver, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In thi...

<< 99 >> Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to page 101 (Removing the removable disk). If you selected [Printer] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your computer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection wil...

<< 100 >> Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open.Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. 5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file ...

<< 101 >> Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. Windows 98SE 1. Check whether t...

<< 102 >> Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is compatible with...

<< 103 >> Samsung Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded. - After selecting a folder that was m...

<< 104 >> Samsung Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this wind...

<< 105 >> Samsung Master - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. 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 insert an eff...

<< 106 >> FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow...

<< 108 >> Correct Disposal of This Product Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment-friendly products. The Eco mark represents Samsung Techwin's wi...