Samsung Camera PL10 English User Manual

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This user manual includes detailed usage

instructions for your camera. Please read

this manual thoroughly.

Click a topic

User ManualPL10

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Multimedia

Appendixes

Index


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Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warningsituations that could cause injury to yourself or

others

Cautionsituations that could cause damage to your

camera or other equipment

Notenotes, usage tips, or additional information

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive

gases and liquids

Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable

chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or

explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its

accessories.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small

children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious

injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present

physical dangers as well.

Safety warnings

Prevent damage to subjects eyesight

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) topeople or animals. Using the flash too close to your subjects

eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.

Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries

or damage to your camera.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations

when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,

such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may

explode when overheated.

Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyDo not allow your camera to get wetliquids can cause serious

damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water

damage to your camera can void your manufacturers warranty.

Safety precautions


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Health and safety information

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from

damage

Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very

hot temperatures (below 0 C/32 F or above 40 C/104 F).

Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your

batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.

Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as

this can create a connection between the + and terminals

of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery

damage.

Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or

foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with asoft cloth before inserting in your camera.

Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory

card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact

or pressure.

Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other

cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with

your camera.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high

temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged

exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause

permanent damage to your cameras internal components.

Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or

poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and

internal components.

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an

extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode

over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on

beaches or in other similar areas.

Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and

excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and

installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,

improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries

and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and

accessories.

Do not insert foreign objects into any of your cameras

compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to

improper use may not be covered by your warranty.


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Health and safety information

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is

finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be

recharged before use.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Exercise caution when using the camera in humidenvironments

When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warmand humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic

circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour

until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or

damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper

use.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,

cause injury, or void your warranty.

Protect your cameras lens

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour

the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your

lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

Use earphones with cautionDo not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating

motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and

may be illegal in some areas.

Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to

earphones at high volume can damage your hearing.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera

Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or

attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results

from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.

Important usage information


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2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD.

Camera specifications or contents of this manual may bechanged without prior notice due to upgrade of camera

functions.

Copyright information

Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are

registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW

HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS

Labs, Inc.

Organisation of the user manual

Basic functions 10

Learn about your cameras layout, icons, and basic

functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to andfrom your computer.

Extended functions 32

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and

how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting options 41

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 59

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice

memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn

how to connect your camera to your photo printer or

TV.

Multimedia 74

Learn to use Multimedia modes: Music mode, Videosmode, and Text Viewer mode.

Appendixes 83

Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and

maintenance tips.


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Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto S

Auto a

Program pDIS d

Photo Help Guide h

Scene s

Movie v

Multimedia u

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the

corresponding modes. Thes mode may not supportfunctions for all scenes.

e.g.)

Available in the

Program, DIS,and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents theshutter button)

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to

perform a step; for example: Select FunctionsWhite

Balance (represents select Functions, and then White

Balance).

* Annotation

Abbreviations used in this manual

Abbreviation Definition

ACB Auto Contrast Balance

AEB Auto Exposure Bracket

AF Auto Focus

DIS Digital Image Stabilisation

DPOF Digital Print Order Format

EV Exposure Value

WB White Balance


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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

Press [ Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,

or still life

Background : the objects around the subject

Composition : the combination of a subject and background

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the

exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,

aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, yourphotos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Background

Subject

Composition


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Quick reference

Taking photos of people

s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children34Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

45

Face Detection 49

Taking photos at night or in the dark

s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework34Flash options 45

ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46

Taking action photos

Continuous, Motion Capture 56

Taking photos of text, insects, or

flowerss mode > Close Up, Text 34Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro (to take close-upphotos)47

White balance (to change the colour tone) 54

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46EV (to adjust exposure) 53

ACB (to compensate for subjects against brightbackgrounds)53

Metering 54

AEB (to take three photos of the same scene withdifferent exposures)56

Applying a different effect

Photo styles (to apply tones) 57

Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, orcontrast)58

Reducing camera shake

d mode37

Connecting your camera to acomputer23

Viewing files by category inSmart Album61

Deleting all files on thememory card63

Viewing files as a slide show

65

Viewing files on a TV 72

Using a multimedia mode(listen to music, play videos

and view text files) 75

Adjusting sound and volume 85

Adjusting the brightness ofthe display85

Changing the displaylanguage85

Setting the date and time

86

Formatting the memory card

86

Troubleshooting 93


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Contents

Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 34

Using the frame guide .......................................................... 35

Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode .............................. 36

Using the DIS mode ............................................................ 37Using the Program mode ..................................................... 37

Recording a video ............................................................... 38

Recording voice memos ................................................... 40

Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 40

Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 40

Shooting options ................................................................... 41Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 42

Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 42Selecting image quality ........................................................ 42

Using the timer .................................................................. 43

Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 45

Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 45

Using the flash .................................................................... 45

Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 46

Changing the cameras focus ............................................ 47

Using macro ....................................................................... 47

Using auto focus ................................................................. 47Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 48

Using face detection ......................................................... 49

Detecting faces ................................................................... 49

Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 50

Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 50

Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 51

Using smart face recognition ................................................ 51

Basic functions ...................................................................... 10Unpacking ......................................................................... 11

Camera layout ................................................................... 12

Icons ................................................................................. 14

Turning your camera on or off ........................................... 15

Selecting options ............................................................... 16

Setting the display and sound ........................................... 18

Changing the display type .................................................... 18

Setting the sound ................................................................ 18

Taking photos .................................................................... 19

Zooming ............................................................................. 20

Using the Photo Help Guide mode .................................... 21

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 22

Installing programs ............................................................... 22

Transferring files to your PC .................................................. 23

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 24

Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 24

Using Samsung Converter ................................................... 26

Using Samsung Master ....................................................... 27

Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users) ............ 29

Transferring files to your computer ......................................... 29

Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 29

Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 30

Extended functions .............................................................. 32Shooting modes ................................................................ 33

Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 33

Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 34


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Contents

Adjusting brightness and colour ........................................ 53

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 53

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 53

Changing the metering option ............................................... 54

Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 54

Using burst modes ............................................................ 56

Improving your photos ...................................................... 57

Applying photo styles ........................................................... 57

Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 57

Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 58

Playback/Editing ................................................................... 59Playing back ...................................................................... 60Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 60

Viewing photos ................................................................... 64

Playing a video .................................................................... 66

Playing voice memos ........................................................... 67

Editing a photo .................................................................. 68

Resizing photos .................................................................. 68

Rotating a photo .................................................................. 68

Applying photo styles ........................................................... 69Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 69

Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 70

Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 71

Viewing files on a TV ......................................................... 72

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 73

Multimedia .............................................................................. 74Using Multimedia mode .................................................... 75

Using the Music mode ...................................................... 77Playing music files ............................................................... 77

Using the Videos mode ..................................................... 79

Using the Text Viewer mode .............................................. 80

Multimedia mode settings menu ....................................... 81

Appendixes ............................................................................ 83Camera settings menu ...................................................... 84

Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 84

Sound ................................................................................ 85Display ............................................................................... 85

Settings .............................................................................. 86

Error messages ................................................................. 88

Camera maintenance ........................................................ 89

Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 89

About memory cards ........................................................... 90

About the battery ................................................................. 91

Before contacting a service centre .................................... 93

Camera specifications ....................................................... 95Index ............................................................................... 100


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Unpacking 11

Camera layout 12

Icons 14

Turning your camera on or off 15

Selecting options 16

Setting the display and sound 18

Changing the display type 18

Setting the sound 18

Taking photos 19

Zooming 20

Using the Photo Help Guide mode 21

Transferring files to your computer

(for Windows) 22

Installing programs 22

Transferring files to your PC 23

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) 24

Transferring multimedia files to the camera 24Using Samsung Converter 26

Using Samsung Master 27


(for Mac users) 29

Transferring files to your computer 29

Transferring multimedia files to the camera 29

Tips for getting a clearer photo 30

Basic functionsLearn about your cameras layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to

and from your computer.


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Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery

Strap Software CD-ROM

(User manual included)Earphones

Quick Start Manual

UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera case

A/V cable

Memory cardsThe illustrations may differ from your actual items.


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Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.

Shutter button

Microphone

POWER button

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Flash

Multifuntion jackAccepts the USB cable,

A/V cable, or earphone

Tripod mount

Battery chamber coverInsert a memory card and battery

Speaker

Lens


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Camera layout

Display

Zoom buttonZoom in or out in Shooting mode.

Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode.

Adjust volume in Playback mode or Multimedia mode.

Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes

Icon Mode Description

S Smart AutoTake a photo by letting the camera select a

scene mode as it detects

a AutoTake a photo quickly and easily with minimal

settings

p Program Take a photo by setting options

d DISTake a photo with options suitable for reducing

camera shake

h Photo HelpGuide

Get shooting tips and practice shooting

s SceneTake a photo with options preset for a specific

scene

v Movie Record a video

u Multimedia Listen to MP3s, Play videos, and view text files

Button Description

m Access options or menus.

Navigation

In Shooting mode While setting

D Change the display option Move up

M Change the macro option Move down

F Change the flash option Move left

t Change the timer option Move right

o Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Playback Enter Playback mode.

FunctionAccess options in Shooting mode.

Delete files in Playback mode.

Status lampBlinking : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer

or printer, or out of focus

Steady : When connecting to a computer or in focus


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B. Icons on the right

Icon Description

Flash

Timer

Auto focus

Photo style

Face detection

Face tone

Face retouch

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness,saturation)

Voice muted

C. Icons on the left

Icon Description

Exposure value

White balance

ISO speed

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Photo quality

Frame rate

Metering option

Long time shutter

Burst type

IconsThe icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

A. Information

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

Zoom ratio

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

: Fully charged : Partially charged

: Charging needed

Aperture and shutter speed

Voice memo

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Current date and time

A

B

C


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Turning your camera on or offLearn how to start your camera.

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback modeimmediately.

Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.


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Selecting optionsYou can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]).

You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.

E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode

In Shooting mode, press [1 O].

Press [2 D] or [M] to scroll to Program and thenpress [t] or [o].

Press [3 m].

Functions

Sound

Display

Settings

EV

White Balance

ISO

Face Detection

Photo Size

Quality

ACB

Exit Change

Press [4 D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and thenpress [t] or [o].

In Shooting mode, press [1 m].

Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or2menu.

To move left or right, press [ F] or [t].To move up or down, press [ D] or [M].

EV

Back Move

Press [3 o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Going back to the previous menu

Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.

Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.


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Selecting options

Press [5 D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance andthen press [t] or [o].

EV

White Balance

ISO

Face Detection

Photo Size

Quality

ACB

Exit Back

Press [6 F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option.

Daylight

Back Move

Press [7 o].


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Setting the display and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.

Setting the soundSet whether your camera emits a specified sound when you

operate your camera.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m].

Select2 SoundBeep Sound an option.

Option Descript ion

Off The camera does not emit any sounds.

1/2/3 The camera emits sounds.

Press [3 m] to return to the previous mode.

Changing the display typeSelect a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.

Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.

Show all photographic

information.

Mode Description

Shooting

Display all information about shooting

Hide information about shooting, except the

available number of photos

Playback

Display all information about the current photo

Hide all information about the current file

Display information about the current photo, except

the shooting settings and captured date


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Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.


Select2 Auto.

Smart Auto

Auto

Program

DIS

Photo Help Guide

This mode minimizes user settings forquick, convenient shooting.

Align your subject in the frame.3

Half-press [4 Shutter] to focus.A green frame means the subject in focus.

Press [5 Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.


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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 youuse the digital zoom.

Optical range Zoom indicator

Digital range

The digital zoom is not available when using S,d,s (in somescenes), andv modes and when used with Face Detection.It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.

ZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your

camera has a 3X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By usingboth, you can zoom in up to 15 times.

Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down

to zoom out.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Zoom ratio


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Using the Photo Help Guide modeThis mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos.

View a topic.5Press [ D] or [M] to display the previous or next screen.

Back Practice

Photo Help Guide

Press the Fn button.

Move to ISO using the up and

down buttons.

Press [6 o] to practice.Press [ D] to return to the list.

Press [ F] to go back to the previous menu.While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.


Select2 Photo Help Guide.Select a menu from the list.3

Photo Help Guide

Change

Photo Help Guide

Features to use when the image is out of focus

Features to reduce camera shake

Features to use in low light conditions

Features to use when adjusting brightness

Features to use when adjusting colours

Select a submenu.4


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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC.

Programs contained on the CD

Program Purpose

Samsung Master Edit photos and videos.

Samsung Converter*Convert videos so that they can be played

on the camera.

Xvid Codec** Code and decode video files.

Adobe Reader View the user manual.

* Pentium IV or better is recommended to use the program.

** The XviD codec is distributed according to the GNU General Public

License and everyone can copy, distribute and change this codec.This License applies to any program or other work which contains a

notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under

the terms of this General Public License. For more information, see the

License documents (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html).

Installing programs

Hardware and software requirements

Item Requirements

CPUPentium III 500 MHz or better

(Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended)

RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

OS Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Hard disk

capacity 250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Others

USB port

CD-ROM drive

1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible

monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or later

Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported

may void your warranty.These programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows

XP and Vista.


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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files to your PCOnce you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be

recognised as a removable drive.

The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the

USB cable.

Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable.1

You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light () into

your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The

manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Turn on the camera.2The computer recognises the camera automatically.

If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select

Computer.

Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive.1

When the setup screen is displayed, click2 Samsung

Digital Camera Installer to start installation.

Click3 Preview to check if a movie sample plays properly.

If the sample plays properly, select4 Do not install andclick Next.

If it does not, select

Install the codecprogram and clickInstall. The codec program is installed.

Select programs to install and follow the onscreen5instructions.

Click6 Exit to complete the installation and restart yourcomputer.


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Transferring multimedia files to the camera

RequirementsYour camera will support the following file types.

Multimedia

modeSupported type

MusicFile type : MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Layer 3)

Bit rate : 48 - 320 Kbps (including VBR)

Videos File type: PMP SDC*

Text Viewer

File type : TXT (smaller than 10 MB or up to

99,999 pages)Encoding type

Windows: ANSI (Windows 98 or later)/-

Unicode/Unicode (Big-Endian)/

UTF-8 (Windows 2000/XP)

Mac: ANSI, Unicode (UTF-16)-

Language : English, Korean, French, German,

Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese,

Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,

Finnish, Bahasa, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish

* A file type that is converted with Samsung Converter (p. 26) Subject to change without prior notice

Duplicating multimedia files may violate copyright laws.

Without permission of the manufacturer, you cannot duplicate, modify

and/or distribute any part or all MP3 or PMP files provided in the

internal memory.

On your PC, select3 My ComputerRemovable DiskDCIM100SSCAM.

Select the files you want and drag or save them to your4PC.

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista

is similar.

If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until1it stops.

Click2 on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC

screen.

Click the pop-up message.3

Remove the USB cable.4


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Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.4MP3 files to MP3 folder

SDC files to PMP folder

TXT files to TEXT folder

Multimedia files cannot be played or viewed if the folder names are

incorrect.

Subfolders nested directly within the MP3, PMP and TEXT folders can

be created. Files saved in deeply-nested subfolders may not be played

or viewed.You can save up to 200 files or 100 subfolders in each folder.

You can save up to 200 total files and subfolders in combination.

File names or folder names with more than 120 characters (60

characters for 2-byte languages, such as Chinese or Korean) will not

appear in the playlist.


Connect the camera to your PC. (p.1 23)

On your PC, select2 My ComputerRemovable Disk.

Create new folders named MP3, PMP, and TEXT.3


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No. Description

Add video files (AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG [MPEG-1]).

Add subtitles.

Specify the folder path and file name for the converted file.

Convert the file.

Preview.

Cropping slider; move to the point where you want the video

to begin or end.

Pause and resume playback.

Set the frame size and rate or the file size limit.

Using Samsung ConverterConvert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For

details, see the Help menu.


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No. Description

Select a location for downloaded files.

Click to download the selected files.

Thumbnails of files; click an image to download.

Using Samsung MasterYou can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your

PC. For details, see the Help menu.

Downloading files using Samsung Master

When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for

downloading files automatically appears.

Select the files you want to download.1

Click2 Next and follow the onscreen instructions.


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No. Description

Toolbar

Menus

Click for more information about the program.

Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.

Change the mode.

: View mode

: Edit mode for photos

: Edit mode for videos

Preview information about the selected file.

The photos in the selected folder; double-click to switch to

full-screen view.

Using the Samsung Master Interface


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Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the device automatically. You can transfer files directly

from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.

Mac OS X version 10.3 or later is supported.

Supported file types and languages are shown on page 24.

To use PMP files, you must first convert the files using Samsung Converter on a Windows computer.


Connect the camera to a Macintosh computer with the1USB cable.

Turn on your camera.2 The computer recognises the camera automatically and aremovable disk icon will be displayed.

Double-click the removable disk icon.3

Create new folders named MP3, PMP, and TEXT.4

Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.5MP3 files to MP3 folder

SDC files to PMP folder

TXT files to TEXT folder


Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the1USB cable.

You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light () into

your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The

manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Turn on the camera.2The computer recognises the camera automatically and a

removable disk icon will be displayed.

Double-click the removable disk icon.3

Transfer photos or videos to the computer.4


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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Make sure nothing is

blocking the lens.

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the

focus. Focus and exposure will be

adjusted automatically.

The aperture value and shutter

speed are automatically set.

Focus framePress [ Shutter] to take the photo

if displayed in green.

Change the frame and half-press

[Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Reducing camera shake

Select thed mode to reduce camera

shake digitally. (p. 37)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When shooting in the dark, avoid

setting the flash option to Slow

Sync orOff. The aperture remains

open longer and it may be harder

to hold the camera still.

Use a tripod or set the flash

option to Fill in. (p. 45)

Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)


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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:there is little contrast between the subject and background-(When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the

background)

the light source behind the subject is too bright-the subject is shiny-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds-the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame-

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,

you can reposition the frame to change the composition.

When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

When you take photos in low light

Turn on the flash.

(p. 45)

When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous

or motion capturefunction. (p. 56)


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Using the Smart Auto mode 33

Using the Scene mode 34

Using the Beauty Shot mode 34

Using the frame guide 35

Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode 36

Using the DIS mode 37

Using the Program mode 37

Recording a video 38

Recording voice memos 40

Recording a voice memo 40

Adding a voice memo to a photo 40

Extended functionsLearn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to

record a video or voice memo.


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Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Icon Description

Appears when taking portraits at night.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes with

backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits.

Appears when taking close-up photos.

Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a

while.

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

Half-press [4 Shutter] to focus.

Press [5 Shutter] to take the photo.

If the camera does not recognise a proper scene mode, will not

change and the default settings will be used.

Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait

mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting

environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the

subject.

Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending

on the subject's movement.

Using the Smart Auto modeIn 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.


Select2 Smart Auto.

Align your subject in the frame.3The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate

mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon Description

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.

This is available only when the flash is off.


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Using the Beauty Shot modeTake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.


Select2 SceneBeauty Shot.

3 To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (faceonly), press [m].

Select4 FunctionsFace Tonean option.Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.

Level 2

Back Move

To hide5 facial imperfections, press [m].

Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene.


Select2 Scene a scene.

Beauty Shot

Frame Guide

Night

Portrait

Children

Landscape

Close Up

This mode is appropriate for shooting withpre-composed scenes.

For the Beauty Shot mode, see " Using the Beauty Shot

mode."

For the Frame Guide mode, see Using the frame guide on

page 35.

For the Night mode, see " Adjusting the exposure in the Night

mode" on page 36.

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Using the frame guideWhen you want another person to take a photo of you, you can

compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frameguide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing

the part of the pre-composed scene.


Select2 SceneFrame Guide.

Align your subject in the frame and press [3 Shutter].Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the

frame.

Cancel Frame: OK

Ask another person to take a photo.4The person must align the subject in the frame by using the

guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.

To cancel the guides, press [5 o].

Select6 FunctionsFace Retouchan option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of

imperfections.

Level 1

Back Move



The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.


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Select an option.6If you select AUTO the aperture value or shutter speed will be

adjusted automatically.



Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeIn the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved

streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speedto extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture

value to prevent overexposure.


Select2 SceneNight.

Press [3 m].

Select4 FunctionsLong Time Shutter.

Select the aperture value or shutter speed.5

Aperture value

Aperture

Back Move

Shutter speed


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Using the Program modeSet various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value)

in the Program mode.


Select2 Program.

Set options. (For a list of options, refer to3 Shootingoptions.)

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [4 Shutter]

to focus.Press [5 Shutter] to take the photo.

Using the DIS modeReduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital

Image Stabilisation (DIS) function.

Before correction After correction


Select2 DIS.

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter]

to focus.


The digital zoom will not work in this mode.

If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.


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Press [7 m].

Select8 FunctionsStabiliser a stabiliser option.

Option Description

Off: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned

off.

On: Record a video with the stabilisation function turned

on to prevent your video from blurring.

Set other options as desired.9(For options, refer to Shooting options.)

Press [10 Shutter] to start recording.

Press [11 Shutter] again to stop recording.

Recording a videoRecord videos of up to 120 minutes in length. The recorded

video is saved as an MPEG-4.AVI file.

The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while recording a

video.


Select2 Movie.

Press [3 m].

Select4 FunctionsFrame Ratea frame rate (the

number of frames per second).

As the number of frames increases, action appears more

natural, but the file size is increased.

Press [5 m].

Select6 FunctionsVoicea sound option.

Option Description

On: Record a video with sound.

Off: Record a video without sound.


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To pause recording

The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a

video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as

a single video.

Press [o]to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.

Stop Pause


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Recording voice memosLearn 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.

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Adding a voice memo to a photo


Select2 FunctionsVoiceMemo.

Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.3You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the

photo.

Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).4Press [ Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.

Recording a voice memo


Select2 FunctionsVoiceRecord.

Press [3 Shutter] to record.

Stop Pause

Press [o

] to pause or resume recording.

You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.

Press [4 Shutter] to stop.Press [ Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.

Press [5 m] to switch to Shooting mode.


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Selecting a resolution and quality 42

Selecting a resolution 42

Selecting image quality 42

Using the timer 43

Shooting in the dark 45

Preventing red-eye 45

Using the flash 45Adjusting the ISO speed 46

Changing the cameras focus 47

Using macro 47

Using auto focus 47

Adjusting the focus area 48

Using face detection 49

Detecting faces 49

Taking a self-portrait shot 50Taking a smile shot 50

Detecting eye blinking 51

Using smart face recognition 51

Adjusting brightness and colour 53

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) 53

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) 53

Changing the metering option 54

Selecting a light source (White balance) 54

Using burst modes 56

Improving your photos 57Applying photo styles 57

Defining your own RGB tone 57

Adjusting your photos 58

Shooting optionsLearn about the options you can set in shooting mode.


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Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

When recording a video:

In the1 v mode, press [m].Select2 FunctionsMovie Size an option.

Option Description

800 X 592: Play back on an SDTV.

640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.

320 X 240: Post on a web page.

Selecting image qualityPhotos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.

Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.


Select2 FunctionsQuality an option.

Option Description

Super Fine

Fine

Normal

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Selecting a resolutionAs you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include

more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed ona larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will

also increase.

When taking a photo:


Select2 FunctionsPhoto Size an option.

Option Description

3456 X 2592: Print on A2 paper.

3456 X 2304: Print on A3 paper in wide ratio (3:2).

3456 X 1944: Print on A3 paper in panorama ratio (16:9).



1024 X 768: Attach to email.

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Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

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Press [3 Shutter] to start the timer.The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will

automatically take a photo at the specified time.

Press [ t] to cancel the timer.Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not

available or some timer options are not available.

In Shooting mode, press [1 t].

Off

Select an option.2

Option Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.

2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.

Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another

in 2 seconds.Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a

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Using the timer

Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp6is blinking.

The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the

camera automatically takes a photo.

The motion timer may not work when:

you are more than 3 m away from the camera

your movements are too subtle

there is too much light or backlight

Using the motion timer

1 In Shooting mode, press [t].

Select2 .

Press [3 Shutter].

Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after4pressing [Shutter].

Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate5the timer.

The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly whenthe camera detects you.

The detection range

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Shooting in the darkLearn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.

Using the flashUse 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 will not fire.

Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed when

shooting in low light.

Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for

the detected scene in the mode.

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red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eyeorRed-eye Fix.

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Shooting in the dark

Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select

Self-Portrait orBlink Detection.

Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance

from the flash. (p. 95)If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear

on your photo.

Adjusting the ISO speedThe ISO speed is the measure of a films sensitivity to light asdefined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your

camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better

photo without using the flash.


Select2 FunctionsISO an option.Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the

brightness of the subject and lighting.

The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.

When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.

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Option Description

Red-eye Fix*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is

dark.

The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced

software analysis.

Slow Sync:

The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

Select this when you want to capture ambient light to

reveal more details in the background.

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Fill in:The flash always fires.

Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

Red-eye*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is

dark.

The camera reduces red-eyes.

Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject orbackground is dark.


* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until

the flash fires a second time.


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Changing the cameras focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.

Using auto focusTo 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.2

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm.

Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (50-80 cm whenusing zoom).

Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm

(farther than 50 cm when using zoom).

Super Macro: Focus on a subject between 1 to 5 cm.


apdvUsing macroUse macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers

or insects. Refer to macro options in Using auto focus.

Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.

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Changing the cameras focus

Adjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus

area according to your subjects location in the scene.


Select2 FunctionsFocus Area an option.

Option Description

Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects

are located in the centre).

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.


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Using face detectionIf 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 orSmile Shot to

capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus on them.

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Detecting facesYour camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human

faces).


Select2 FunctionsFace Detection Normal.The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest

of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces.

Face detection may not be effective when:the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear-

orange forSmile Shot and Blink Detection)

it is too bright or too dark-

the subject is not facing the camera-

the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask-

the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable-

the subjects facial expression changes remarkably-

Face detection is not available when using a photo style or saturation.

When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom

will not work.

Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not

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Using face detection

Taking a smile shotThe camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a

smiling face.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m].Select2 FunctionsFace Detection Smile Shot.

When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect

the smile more easily.

Taking a self-portrait shotTake photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-

up and your camera will emit a beep.


Select2 FunctionsFace Detection Self-Portrait.

When your hear a quick beep, press [3 Shutter].

To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. (p. 85)


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Using smart face recognitionThe camera automatically registers faces that you frequently

photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically

prioritise the focus on those faces. This feature is available only

when you use a memory card.


Select2 FunctionsFace DetectionSmart FaceRecognition.

The priority of the faces will be shown by the level indicator

next to the frames.

Detecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2

photos in succession.


Select2 FunctionsFace Detection BlinkDetection.

Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen.

When blink detection fails, Picture taken with eyes closed.

message appears. Take another photo.


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The camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending

on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or

face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.

The camera may recognise faces and display the level indicator, eventhough they have not been registered.

You can view registered faces in order of priority while in Playback

mode. (p. 61) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may

not be classified in Playback mode.

If the camera recognises a new face when there are 10 registered

faces, it will replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.

The camera can recognise up to 3 faces in one scene.

When the camera does not recognise faces, it will still detect the faces

without prioritising them.

You can manually register faces from photos you have already taken.(p. 61)


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Adjusting brightness and colourLearn how to adjust the brightness and colour 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 subjectis likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto

Contrast Balance (ACB) option.

Without ACB With ACB


Select2 FunctionsACB an option.

Option Description

Off: ACB is off.On: ACB is on.

The ACB feature is always on in the a mode.You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.

pAdjusting the exposure manually (EV)Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos

may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust theexposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)


Select2 FunctionsEV.

Select a value to adjust the exposure.3

Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You

may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure

or underexposure.

If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto

Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures:

normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 56)

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Adjusting brightness and colour

Selecting a light source (White balance)

The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of thelight source. If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic,

select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white

balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

(Auto WB) (Daylight)

(Cloudy) (Tungsten)

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Changing the metering optionThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camera

measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your

photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.


Select2 FunctionsMetering.

Option Description

Multi:

Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and

then measures the light intensity of each area.

Suitable for general photos.

Spot:

Your camera measures only the light intensity of the

very centre of the frame.

If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your

photo may be improperly exposed.

Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Centerweighted:

Your camera averages the meter reading of the entireframe with emphasis placed on the centre.

Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the

frame.

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Adjusting brightness and colour

Defining your own white balance


Select2 FunctionsWhite BalanceMeasure:Shutter.

Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.3

Press [4 Shutter].


Select2 FunctionsWhite Balance an option.

Icon Description

Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the

lighting conditions.

Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a

sunny day.

Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy

day or in shadows.

Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight

fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white

fluorescent light.

Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under

incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your pre-

defined settings.

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Using burst modesIt 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.

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Option Description

AEB:Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,

underexposed, and overexposed.

Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.


You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select

Single.

When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to

VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto.


Select2 FunctionsDrive an option.

Option DescriptionSingle: Take a single photo.

Continuous:

While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes

photos continuously.

The maximum number of photos depends on the

capacity of your memory card.

Motion Capture:

While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes

VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30photos).

The camera automatically shows you the photos just

taken and then saves them.

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Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours, or make some adjustments.

Defining your own RGB tone

In Shooting mode, press [1 m].Select2 FunctionsPhoto Style Selector CustomRGB.

Select a colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).3

Back Move

Adjust the amount of the selected colour.4(-: less or +: more)

Applying photo stylesApply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid,

or Forest.

Soft Vivid Forest


Select2 FunctionsPhoto Style Selector an option.Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.

Select Normal if you want to use face detection options.

Depending on the selected photo style, some image adjustment

options are not available.

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Improving your photos

Saturation option Description

- Decrease the saturation.

+ Increase the saturation.

Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)

Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo

styles are not available.

Adjusting your photosAdjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.


Select2 FunctionsImage Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.3Contrast

Sharpness

Saturation

Select a value to adjust the selected item.4

Contrast option Description

- Decrease the colour and brightness.

+ Increase the colour and brightness.

Sharpness option Description

-Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for

editing the photos on your computer).

+Sharpen the edges to improve the clarityof your photos. This may also increase the

noise on your photos.

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Playing back 60

Starting Playback mode 60

Viewing photos 64

Playing a video 66

Playing voice memos 67

Editing a photo 68

Resizing photos 68

Rotating a photo 68

Applying photo styles 69

Defining your own RGB tone 69

Correcting exposure problems 70

Creating a print order (DPOF) 71

Viewing files on a TV 72

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) 73

Playback/EditingLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and

edit photos or videos. You will also learn how to connect yourcamera to your photo printer or TV.

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Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.

Display in Playback mode

Icon Description

Photo includes a voice memo

v 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 File name

Starting Playback modeView photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your

camera.

Press [1 P].The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be

displayed.

If the camera is off, it will turn on.

Press [2 F] or [t] to scroll through files.Press and hold [ F] or [t] to view files quickly.

If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your memory

card.


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Playing back

Select a category.3

Type

Date

Colour

Week

Face

Back Set

Option Descript ion

Type View files by the file type.

Date View files by the date they were saved.

Colour View files by the dominant colour of the image.

Week View files by the weekday they were saved.

Face View files by recognised faces. (Up to 15 people)

It may take some time for the camera to change the category and

recognise files.

Press [4 F] or [t] to view files.Press and hold [ F] or [t] to select a date, file type,weekday, colour, or face.

Press [5 o] to return to the normal view.

Registering faces

You can register faces in your photos to classify them by faces

in Smart Album. This feature is available only when you use a

memory card.

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].

Select2 File OptionsFace RegistrationYes.If there are multiple faces in the photo, select a face to

register, press [Fn], and select Yes.

You can register up to 3 faces.

If you register a new face when there are 3 faces manually registered

in Smart Album, the camera will replace the oldest face with the new

one.

Viewing files by category in Smart Album

View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or

week.

In Playback mode, push [1 Zoom] down.

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Playing back

Protecting files

Protect your files from accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 File Options ProtectSelect.

To protect all files, select All Lock.

Select the file you want to protect and press [3 o].Press [ o] again to cancel your selection.

Select Set

Press [4 f].

Viewing files as thumbnails

Scan thumbnails of files.

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] down to display 9or 20 thumbnails (push [Zoom] up to return to the

previous mode).

Filter

To Do this

Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].

Delete files Press [f] and select Yes.


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Playing back

Using the recycle bin

If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the

recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. This applies to

single files or selected files onlyif you choose to delete all files,those files will not be sent to the recycle bin.

To activate the recycle bin,

In Playback mode, press [1 m].

Select2 File OptionsRecycle BinOn.

To restore files from the recycle bin,


Select2 File OptionsRecycle BinRetrieve.

This function does not work for videos or voice memos.

It may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function.

If you format the internal memory, all files in the recycle folder will be

deleted.

The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of files. Once you exceed the

10 MB limit, the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin.

Select Yes to empty the recycle bin orNo to delete only the current

file.

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].

Select2 Yes to delete the file.

To delete multiple files,

In Playback mode, press [1 f].

Select2 Multiple Delete.

Select files you want to delete and press [3 o].Press [ o] again to cancel your selection.

Press [4 f].

Select5 Yes.

To delete all files,


Select2 File OptionsDeleteAllYes.


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Playing back

Viewing photosZoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.

Enlarging a photo

In Playback mode, push [Zoom] up to enlarge a

photo (push [Zoom] down to reduce a photo).

The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the

screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the

resolution.

Trim

To Do this

Move the enlarged area Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].

Trim the enlarged photo Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).

Copying files to the memory card

You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.

In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 File OptionsCopy to Card.

Select3 Yes to copy files.


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Playing back

Set the slide show effect.4

Select5 Start Play.

To loop the slide show, select

Repeat.Press [ o] to pause or resume the slide show.

Starting a slide show

You can apply effects and audio to your slide show.

In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 MultiSlide Show.

Select a slide show effect option.3Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.

Option Description

Images

Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.

All : View all photos in a slide show.

Date : View photos captured on a specific date ina slide show.

Select : View selected photos in a slide show.

EffectSelect a transition effect.

Select Off for no effects.

Interval

Set the interval between photos.

This is available when Off is selected in the effect

option.

When used with effect options other than

Off, theinterval will be set to 1 sec.

Music Select a background audio.


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Playing back

Trimming a video during playback

Press [1 o] at the point where you want the new video to

begin and push [Zoom] up.

Press [2 o] to resume playback.

Press [3 o] at the point where you want the new video toend and push [Zoom] up.

Select4 Yes.

The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.

The edited video will be saved as a new file.

Capturing an image during playback

Press [1 o] at the point where you want to save a stillimage.

Press [2 M].

A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will

be saved as a new file.

Playing a videoYou can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a

video.

In Playback mode, select a video and press [1 o].

Pause

Use the following buttons to control playback.2

Press To

[F] Scan backward.

[o] Pause or resume playback.

[t] Scan forward.

[Zoom] up or down Adjust the volume level.


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Playing back

Playing voice memos

Playing a voice memo

In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [1 o].

Use the following buttons to control playback.2

Press To

[F] Scan backward.

[o] Pause or resume playback.

[t] Scan forward.

[M] Stop playback.

[Zoom] up or down Adjust the volume level.

Playing a voice memo added to a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice

memo and press [o

].

Press [ o] to pause or resume playback.

Editing a photo


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Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.

Rotating a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select2 EditRotate an option.

Back

Right 90

Move

Edited photos will be saved as new files.

When you edit photos that are or larger (p. 42), they will be

automatically resized to a lower resolution (except when resizingphotos):

- to

- to

- to

Resizing photos

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select2 EditResize an option.

Back Move

Select to save the photo as a start image. (p. 85)

Select to save the photo as an MP3 player skin. (p. 81)

Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.


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Editing a photo

Defining your own RGB tone

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].

Select2 EditPhoto StyleSelectorCustom RGB.

Select a colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).3

Back Move

Adjust the amount of the selected colour.4(-: less or +: more)

Applying photo stylesApply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or

Forest.

Soft Vivid Forest

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select2 EditPhoto StyleSelectoran option.

Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.

Back

Soft

Move


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Editing a photo

Correcting exposure problemsAdjust 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)


Select2 EditImage AdjustACB.

Removing red-eye


Select2 EditImage AdjustRed-eye Fix.

Hiding facial imperfections


Select2 EditImage AdjustFace Retouch.

Select a level.3As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.

Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation


Select2 EditImage Adjust.

Select an adjustment option.3 : Brightness

: Contrast

: Saturation

Select a value to adjust the selected item.4(-: less or +: more)

Adding noise to the photo


Select2 EditImage AdjustAdd Noise.


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Editing a photo

Press [4 m].

Select5 File OptionsDPOFSize 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 select6 Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]

up or down to select the print size. Repeat for the

photos you want and press [

f].

If you select All, press [D] or [M] to select the print sizeand press [o].

Printing photos as thumbnails


Select2 File OptionsDPOFIndexYes.

If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible

printers.

Creating a print order (DPOF)Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of

copies or paper size.

The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF

(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a

DPOF-compatible printer at home.

Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so be

aware of the dimensions of your photos.

You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory.

In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 FileOptionsDPOFStandard an option.

Option Description

Select Print the selected photos.

All Print all photos.

Reset Reset your settings.

If you select3 Select, scroll to a photo and press [Zoom]up or down to select the number of copies. Repeat for

the photos you want and press [f].If you select All, press [D] or [M] to select the number ofcopies and press [o].

Viewing files on a TV


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Viewing files on a TVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.

Turn on your camera and press [5 P].

View photos or play videos using the buttons on your6camera.

On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not

appear.

Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on your

TV settings.

You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected

to a TV.

Select a video signal output according to your country or1region. (p. 87)

Turn off your camera and TV.2

Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.3

Video Audio

Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using4the TV remote control.

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)


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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

Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all

photos.

Size: Specify the size of the print.

Layout: Create thumbnail prints.

Type: Select the type of paper.

Quality: Set the printing quality.

Date: Set to print the date.

File Name: Set to print the name of the file.

Reset: Reset the print options.

Some options are not supported by some printers.

With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer1with the USB cable.

Turn on your camera.2The printer recognises the camera automatically.

If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.

Select Printer.

If your printer has the mass storage feature, you must first set the

USB mode to Printer in the settings menu. (p. 87)

Press [3 F] or [t] to select a photo.Press [ m] to set printing options. See Configuring printsettings.

Press [4 o] to print.Printing starts. Press [ F] to cancel printing.

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