Samsung V50 - Manual

5 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the cameramalfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center...

6 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shockor severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairsshould be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.Please do not use this product in close p...

7 Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to...

8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer,DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or aDPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 71~78) Down loading image filesfrom camera to computer. (refer to page 110) Editing images on a PC.(refer to page 117) Viewing images on ...

10 Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera USB cable AV cable Pouch Camera strap Software CD Remote control Product warranty User manual SD memory card 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Memory Stick Duo AC ...

11 Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Viewfinder Flash light amount sensor Power button Microphone Lens Auto Focus lamp Speaker Flash Mode dial Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Lens ring Mode dial lamp Jog dial SCL-T3755/W3755 conversion lens and SLA-35...

Please keep the LCD monitor closed while not using the camera.Please do not over twist the rotational LCD monitor to prevent camera damage. Rotational range : 180 degrees horizontal to the camera. 180 degrees to forward and 90 degrees to backward while opened. Back & Bottom 12 Identification of ...

13 Identification of features PROGRAM mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture takingwith minimal user interaction. Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera withoptimal settings. You can still manually configure allfunctions except the iris and shutter speed. AUTO mode Y...

16 Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries oralternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 5.0V 2.0A).We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date ofmanufacture). The batteries are l...

18 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 82) if you are using a newly purchased memoryfor the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains imagescaptured with a different camera.Turn off the camera power whenever t...

20 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card asshown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If ...

21 When Using the Camera for the First Time If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time andlanguage in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, timeand language. Set up the date, time and language before using this came...

22 LCD monitor indicator [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.28 4 Flash p.35 5 Self-timer p.37 6 Voice memo p.32 7 Macro p.33 8 Metering p.51 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator 10 Manual/ Continuous auto focus p.45 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time...

23 LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.41 15 ISO p.42 16 RGB RGB p.42 17 Sharpness p.52 18 Image quality p.50 19 Image size / Continuous shot 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 / p.49 Number of available shots remaining 28 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 21 Optica...

28 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page. 29)Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. The available recording time may vary depending on shooting ...

29 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP,NIGHT SCENE, SCENE) 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, theca...

34 Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of...

39 MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for yourchanges to be accepted If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the currentcamera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previou...

45 Use this button to select the focusing method. Repeatedly press the MF button to rotate [Manualfocusing] [Continuous automatic focusing] [Automatic focusing]. Automatic focusing : Slightly press the shutter to let the camera measure distance to the object and select the best focusing. If successf...

46 LCD button The camera measures brightness of the object and automatically set the best exposurevalue. If difference between the exposure values of the object and background is too great,use the AEL button to manually set the exposure value against sunlight or in strong light. This button is avail...

47 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode withthe exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menuon the LCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the m...

49 How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu...

50 Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for yourapplication of the captured images. The higher thecompression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon TIFF Sub menu TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format tif jpeg jpeg jpeg mov mov STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode ...

51 Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method totake brighter pictures. MULTI ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in theimage area. However, the calculation will be biasedtowards the centre of the image area...

52 If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the Sequential and the AEB shootingare not available.It is best to use a triangular support for the AEB shooting for saving time is long andhand shaking may occur.The Digital zoom is not supported in the Sequential and AEB shootings. INFORMATIO...

54 Scene Sub menu Icon Description CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH &SNOW Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configureoptimal settings, depending on the selected scene.Only available in the Scene Mode. Take a still picture of capturing moving children. P...

55 Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAYMODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it ...

63 This function is used to copy images in a memory card to another memory card. Copying an image 1. Press the play mode button and use the Left/Right buttons to select an image to copy. 2. Press the Copy button to display the following message.3. Press the OK button : The image is copied. Press the...

64 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode,pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can setup in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play m...

66 Deleting images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shotsshould be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored inthe camer...

67 If all memory card slots are full, use this function to copy images in one memory card toanother. Copy Pictures 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [COPY] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and ...

68 Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT]...

01 SECON 69 Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show byconnecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. Setting ...

70 Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be thestart-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired...

71 Rotating an image DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memorycard’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 DPOFinformation plays back. Im...

74 PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (soldseparately) and print the stored images directly. TIFF, Movie clips and voice files cannot beprinted. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. SELECT : Setting up the scop...

75 PictBridge: Picture Selection You can select the scope of the PictBridge function. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before youconnect the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear.3. Select the [SELECT] menu by pressing the U...

76 PictBridge: Print Setting You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and FileName Print menus for printed pictures. Menu Function Sub menu 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before youconnect the camera to the prin...

77 PictBridge: Picture Printing Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before youconnect the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear.3. Select the [PRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT bu...

78 PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to pages 72 to 73. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before youconnect the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. T...

79 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all cameramodes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET SERIES MS SD/MMC YY/MM/DD MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY OFF DATE DATE & TI...

80 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format.Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pres...

82 Language Setting Language 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the ...

83 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set upthe date type. There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Date Imprinting 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the...

84 Imprinting the recording date Function lamp You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera. Setting the function lamp 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the...

85 Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the cameraoperation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU bu...

86 Selecting Video out type 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 thecamera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode other than Voice Reco...

87 Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view ispossible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU but...

88 Initialization(RESET ALL) All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However,values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Initializing the Camera 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RI...

89 Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu.The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND ...

90 You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Start up sound You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu t...

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

93 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again- Format the memory card (p.82) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to takean imag...

94 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted ...

97 Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 9.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real i...

99 Software Notes 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 manual bereproduced.Copyrights for software are...

100 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to thePC, you should first install the cameradriver. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC...

101 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 beedited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http:/...

109 Starting PC Mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode.To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter (Optional) whenconnecting the camera to a computer. INFORMATION If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, thecamer...

112 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window willdisappear. [Click !] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove program...

113 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.101) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM 10...

114 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Double-click!] [Click!] [Click!] Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP(The illustrations may be differe...

115 Removing the removable disk 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. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh an...

117 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera.This software is only available in Windows version.To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression Ph...

119 FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off.Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PCmode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly.Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 101. [Case 3] The USB cab...