This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Health and safety information Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire. Avoid interference with pacemakers. Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research.
Health and safety information Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. 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.
Health and safety information Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera. This may cause your camera to malfunction. Avoid interference with other electronic devices. Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles.
Outline of the User Manual Basic 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. • microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Subject, background, and composition • Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Background: The objects around the subject • Composition: The combination of a subject and background Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 64) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97) Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
Quick reference Capturing photos of people Picture in Picture mode f 45 Self Shot mode f 46 Children mode f 48 Beauty Shot mode f 50 Intelligent Portrait mode f 51 Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 64 • Face Detection f 70 • • • • • • Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f 42 • Night Shot mode f 51 • Flash options f 64 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 66 • EV (to adjust exposure) f 74 • ACB (to
Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 13 Extended functions .......................................................... 37 Unpacking ................................................................... Camera layout ............................................................. Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... Charging the battery ...........................................
Contents Using Face Detection .................................................. Detecting faces .......................................................... Capturing a smile shot ................................................ Detecting eye blinking ................................................. Adjusting brightness and color ................................... Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ...........................
Contents Playback/Editing............................................................... 77 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. Starting Playback mode .............................................. Viewing photos .......................................................... Playing a video ........................................................... Editing a photo ............................................................ Resizing photos ..................................................
Contents Settings ........................................................................... 118 Settings menu ........................................................... Accessing the settings menu .................................... Sound ..................................................................... Display .................................................................... Connectivity ............................................................. General .......................................
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case Rechargeable battery A/V cable Strap Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. Quick Start Guide • The items included in the box may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center.
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Microphone Front LCD button Speaker Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.
Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, when the image is out of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery, when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo) • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus Attachin
Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Battery lock Memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Slide the lock to the right to release the battery.
Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p.
Performing the initial setup When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. 1 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o]. • When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time zone. 5 Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] [m].
Performing the initial setup 6 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o]. Date/Time Set Year Month Day Hour Min Cancel Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o]. 10 Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o]. 11 Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o]. 12 Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o]. 13 Press [m] to finish the initial setup. DST Set • The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Using the Home screen You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by selecting the icons on the Home screen. Accessing the Home screen No. 1 2 Mode icons • Press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o] to access the mode. 1 Album Basic Wi-Fi Smart Auto Program Smart Movie Movie Scene Back Live Panorama Description Current Home screen • Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to switch to another Home screen.
Using the Home screen Icons on the Home screen Icon Icon Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 38) Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually. (p. 39) Smart Movie: Record a video with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 40) Movie: Record a video. (p. 41) Scene: Capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. (p.
Using the Home screen Icon Icon Description Picture in Picture: Capture a background photo and insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground. (p. 45) Self Shot: Use the front display when you capture a self portrait. (p. 46) Children: Attract children’s attention with a short animation on the front display. (p. 48) Jump Shot: Let your subjects know the best moment to jump with a countdown on the front display. (p.
Using the Home screen 5 Setting Wallpaper 1 2 3 4 Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press [o]. • If you select a photo you have captured, you can set a Set wallpaper for the Home screen with the desired image. specified area as wallpaper. Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to reduce or enlarge the area. Press [D/c/F/t] to move the area. On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . 6 Select Display Wallpapers. Press [o] to save.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o]. 1 2 Going back to the previous menu In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select an option or a menu. Press [m] to go back to the previous menu. • To move up or down, press [D] or [c]. • To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Selecting options or menus For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 2 3 4 Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o]. On the Home screen, scroll to . Select EV White Balance . ISO Press [m]. Flash Focus EV Focus Area White Balance Exit Select ISO Flash 5 Focus Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option. Focus Area Exit Select White Balance : Daylight Back 6 Select Press [o] to save your settings.
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. Setting the option display view Setting the display type You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below. You can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes. Press [o] repeatedly. • Hide the option display. • Show the option display.
Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions on or off. 1 2 3 4 On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . Select Sound Beep Sound. Select an option. Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. On The camera emits sounds.
Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 1 2 3 On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . Align your subject in the frame. 5 6 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Press [P] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes. 7 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode. See page 35 for tips to get clearer photos. 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus.
Capturing photos Turning on the front display Zooming The front display helps you capture photos while viewing yourself. You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. In Shooting mode, press [F.LCD]. • Press [F.LCD] again to turn it off. Zoom ratio Zoom out Zoom in • Several buttons are not available when the front display turns on. • In Self Shot, Children, and Jump Shot modes, the front display will activate automatically.
Capturing photos Digital zoom Intelli zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times. If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom.
Capturing photos Setting Intelli zoom 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. Select Intelli Zoom. Select an option. Icon Description Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated. S Before correction S After correction On: The Intelli zoom is activated. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select OIS. Select an option. Icon Description Off: OIS is deactivated. On: OIS is activated.
Capturing photos • OIS may not function properly when: - you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use the Digital zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes) - the battery is low - you capture a close-up shot • If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod. • If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 33) When Half-pressing the shutter button is displayed Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. Camera shake The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.
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 (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source behind the subject is too bright - the subject is shiny or reflective - the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds - the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame • When you capture photos in low light Turn
Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.
Using Basic modes Capture photos or record videos using basic modes. You can also use the Scene mode and the Live Panorama mode. Using the Smart Auto mode Icon In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
Using Basic modes 4 5 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. Using the Program mode Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for Smart Auto mode. • Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
Using Basic modes Using the Smart Movie mode Icon In Smart Movie mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected. 1 2 3 Description Landscapes Sunsets On the Home screen, scroll to . Select Blue skies . Forested areas Align your subject in the frame. • The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon will appear at the top left of the screen. 4 5 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
Using Basic modes Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. 1 2 3 • • • • Select . Set desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 60) • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Some memory cards may not support high definition recording.
Using Basic modes Pause recording Using the Scene mode The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 2 3 On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . Select a scene. • Press [o] to pause while recording. Landscape • Press [o] to resume.
Using Basic modes Option Description Using the Live Panorama mode Landscape Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. In Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise. Backlight Capture backlit subjects.
Using Basic modes 5 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the • When the viewfinder is aligned with the next scene, the camera captures the next photo automatically. • 6 • • When you are finished, release [Shutter]. • When you have captured all the necessary shots, the camera combines them into one panoramic photo.
Using Basic modes Capturing an Easy Self Shot Using the Self Shot mode Conveniently capture photos of yourself with the front display. 1 2 On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . • Your camera will automatically detect your face and display a frame to indicate the detected face. 3 4 If you press [F.LCD] when the power is off, the front display turns on in Easy Self Shot mode.
Using Basic modes Customizing the front display Using the Children mode You can let subjects know when to smile or attract their attention to the lens. The Children mode attracts children by showing a short animation on the front display. 1 2 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Half Shutter an option. Select . • The front display will activate and play the preset animation. Half Shutter Off Smile Icon Eyesight catching Back Icon On the Home screen, scroll to .
Using Basic modes 4 Using the Jump Shot mode Capture a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the front display to tell your subjects when to jump. 1 2 Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display. • The camera will capture multiple shots. • If you are capturing photos using the jump shot timer in low light On the Home screen, scroll to . Select conditions or indoors, photos may appear dark. • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. .
Using Basic modes Capturing animated jump shots Using the Beauty Shot mode Capture multiple jump shots, and then save them as a GIF animation. This feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 2 In Jump Shot mode, press [m]. Select Jump Shot GIF animation. • The camera saves an animated GIF and one JPG of the In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 3 On the Home screen, scroll to . Select .
Using Basic modes 6 Press [F/t] to adjust Face Tone. Using the Night Shot mode • For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin In Night Shot mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend the time the shutter stays open. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. appear lighter. 1 2 3 Face Tone : 2 Cancel On the Home screen, scroll to . Select . Press [F/t] to adjust the shutter speed. Set 7 8 Press [o] to save the setting.
Using Basic modes Using the Close-up Shot mode In Close-up Shot mode, you can capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1 2 3 On the Home screen, scroll to . 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Select . Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.
