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. 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.
Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.
Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. 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.
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. • 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. 13 Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Icons used in this manual Indicators used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Smart Auto S Icon Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority, G Shutter Priority, Manual DUAL IS d Scene s Panorama R Creative Movie Maker K Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the example below. Note: The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.
Expressions used in this manual 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 sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. • Set the flash option to Photos have dust spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 61) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p.
Quick reference Capturing photos of people • s mode > Beauty Shot 40 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) 61 • Face Detection 68 • Self-Portrait 69 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn 37 • Flash options 61 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 63 Capturing action photos • h mode 45 • High-speed burst mode 78 • Precapture 79 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • s mode > HDR 38 • ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensi
Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 13 Extended functions .......................................................... 34 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 self portrait shot ........................................ Capturing a smile shot ................................................ Detecting eye blinking ................................................. Using Smart Face Recognition .................................... Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................
Contents Playback/Editing............................................................... 84 Wireless network ............................................................ 111 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 85 Starting Playback mode .............................................. 85 Viewing photos .......................................................... 91 Playing a video ........................................................... 94 Editing a photo ...............................
Contents Settings ........................................................................... 131 Settings menu ........................................................... Accessing the settings menu .................................... Sound ..................................................................... Display .................................................................... Settings ................................................................... 132 132 133 133 134 Appendixes ............
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 Rechargeable battery User Manual CD-ROM AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card Strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • 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.
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 Mode dial (p. 17) Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or when the image is out of focus • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus Attaching the strap x y Display Buttons (p.
Camera layout Mode dial Icon Buttons Description Button Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected T automatically by the camera. p Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically. A G Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter speed based on the aperture value you have set manually. h Shutter Priority: The camera selects an aperture value based on the shutter speed you have set manually.
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. Rechargeable battery Slide the lock down 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 4 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press [t] or [o]. 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]. • To set daylight-savings time, press [D].
Performing the initial setup 6 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o]. Date/Time Set Year Month Day 9 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]. Hour Min Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Exit English London 2011/01/01 YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY Set DD/MM/YYYY • The screen may differ depending on the language selected. 7 8 Back Set Press [F/t] to select an item.
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [m] or [f]. Going back to the previous menu Using [MENU] To select options, press [m], and then rotate the navigation button or press [D/c/F/t] or [o]. 1 2 Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. Rotate the navigation button or press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to a menu or an option. or 3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Selecting options or menus 4 For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the navigation button or press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o]. Rotate the mode dial to p. Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter Face Detection Exit 2 Move Press [m]. 5 Photo Size Quality Rotate the navigation button or press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
Selecting options or menus 3 Using [Fn] Press [D/c] to scroll to You can access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options are not available. . White Balance : Auto WB For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to p. Exit 4 2 Move Rotate the navigation button or press [F/t] to select a White Balance option. White Balance : Daylight Press [f]. Photo Size : 4096X3072 Exit Exit Move 5 Move Press [o] to save your settings.
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. About histograms 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. Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type. Show all photographic information. Mode A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed in your photo.
Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Turn on or off the sound your camera emits when you perform functions. 1 2 3 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Select U 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 Rotate the mode dial to T. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. 2 Align your subject in the frame. 4 5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Press [P] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes. 6 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode. See page 32 for tips to get clearer photos.
Capturing photos Digital zoom Zooming pAhMs 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 18X Optical zoom and 4X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 72 times. You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Capturing photos Smart zoom Setting Smart zoom pAhM You can use 24X Smart zoom which lets you zoom in with less degradation of picture quality than the Optical zoom and Digital zoom. By using both the Smart zoom and Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 72 times. Smart range 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Smart Zoom. Select an option. Icon Zoom indicator Description Off: The Smart zoom is deactivated. On: The Smart zoom is activated.
Capturing photos Reducing camera shake (OIS) pAhMsv Before correction 1 2 3 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.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. reduce camera shake optically. (p. 31) • Select the d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 47) When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure 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 the Smart Auto mode 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. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to T. Icon Description Align your subject in the frame. Portraits with backlighting • The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate Portraits scene icon appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Using the Smart Auto mode • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the T mode. • Even if it detects a face, 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 the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject. • Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode if the subject is moving.
Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to s. Option Description Select a scene. Text Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents. Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise. Backlight Capture backlit subjects. Beach & Snow Reduce underexposure of subjects caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow.
Using the Scene mode Using the 3D Photo mode Using the HDR mode In 3D Photo mode, you can capture scenes with a 3D effect. In HDR(High Dynamic Range) mode, your camera captures two photos with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the underexposed photo and the dark area of the overexposed photo. You can capture photos with soft, rich colors. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to s. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Select 3D Photo.
Using the Scene mode • The HDR effect may be affected by camera shake, lighting, movement of the subject, and the shooting environment. • You cannot use the flash when you use the HDR mode. • It may take longer to save a photo using the HDR mode. • When you use the HDR mode, the preview image on the screen and 4 5 Select a Frame. Select an option. the captured photo may appear slightly larger than a photo captured without this effect.
Using the Scene mode 7 Using the Beauty Shot mode 1 2 3 4 5 Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to s. Face Tone Face Retouch Off Select Beauty Shot. Face Detection Level 1 Smart FR Edit Level 2 Photo Size Level 3 Press [m]. Quality Select a Face Tone. Focus Area Back Select an option.
Using the Scene mode Using the Zooming Shot mode In Zooming Shot mode, you can emphasize the center of a photo by blurring the edges. Without Zooming Shot effect With Zooming Shot effect 1 2 3 Select Zooming Shot. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Rotate the mode dial to s. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. In Zooming Shot mode, the resolution is automatically set to or below.
Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to p. 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Set the desired options. (For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options" starting on page 57.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. Aperture value The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close, widening or narrowing the aperture, and controlling the amount of light that enters the camera.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Aperture Priority mode The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to G. Select Aperture Priority. • To select another mode when the mode dial is set to G, press [m], and then select 3 4 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 57.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to G. Select Shutter Priority. • To select another mode when the mode dial is set to G, press [m], and then select 3 4 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 57.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Manual mode The Manual mode allows you to adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 2 Rotate the navigation button or press [D/c] to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed. 5 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 57.) 6 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 7 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Rotate the mode dial to G.
Using the DUAL IS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. Before correction 1 2 3 After correction Rotate the mode dial to d. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • The Digital zoom and Smart zoom are not available in d mode. • The camera will correct photos optically only when the light source is brighter than fluorescent light.
Using the Panorama mode In 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. 7 Using the 2D or 3D Panorama mode In Panorama mode, you can capture a normal or 3D panoramic photo. With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • In 3D Panorama mode, you can capture a scene only in horizontal directions.
Using the Panorama mode • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the • • • • • • In 3D Panorama mode, photos are captured in both JPEG and MPO following: - moving the camera too quickly or too slowly - moving the camera too little to capture the next image - moving the camera at irregular speeds - shaking the camera - changing the camera direction while capturing a photo - shooting in dark places - capturing moving subjects nearby - shooting conditions where the brightness or color of
Using the Panorama mode 7 Using the Action Panorama mode In Action Panorama mode, you can capture and combine a series of photos of a moving subject. With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • If there is more than one moving subject, the camera may not recognize the correct subject. • If subjects are outside of the guide frame while capturing, the camera does not capture the movement of the subjects.
Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record full HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. • 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. If your card does not, set a lower resolution.
Using the Movie mode Pause recording Capturing still images while recording a video The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. You can capture still images while recording a video without switching to the photo shooting modes (up to 6 photos). This feature is available only when you use a memory card. Images captured while recording a video • Press [o] to pause while recording.
Using the Movie mode 1 Recording high-speed videos Rotate the mode dial to v. • v mode only allows you to record a high-speed video. You can record high-speed videos by setting frame rates. High-speed videos will be played in slow motion at 30 FPS, regardless of the frame rate of the video. 2 Press [Q], and then select a frame rate. Icon • Memory cards with slow write speeds do not support high-speed Descripion 440fps: Record 440 frames per second (for up to 10 seconds). videos.
Using the Movie mode Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Icon Description In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected. Landscapes 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to v. Blue skies Press [m]. Forested areas Select V Smart Scene Detection On. Sunsets 6 7 Press [m] to return to Shooting mode. Press (Video recording) to start recording. Press (Video recording) again to stop recording.
Using the Creative Movie Maker mode In the Creative Movie Maker mode, you can easily make movies from the photos and videos stored on your memory card. Making a movie with the Creative Movie Maker 1 2 3 • You cannot select photos captured in Panorama mode, videos made in Creative Movie Maker mode, videos recorded with some Smart Filter effects (Miniature, Vignetting, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, or Fish-eye), or some high-speed videos (440fps). • You can select up to 60 photos and 10 videos.
Using the Creative Movie Maker mode View a movie made in Creative Movie Maker mode 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to K. Press [D/c] to select a movie. Press [o] to play the movie. To view the movie in Playback mode, press [P]. (p.
