Samsung TL205 Operation & User’s Manual

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Model: TL205 (Operation & User’s Manual)
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This user manual includes detailed usage

instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index User Manual TL205  Click a topic

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information Safety warnings 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. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. t Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations t when disposing of used batteries. Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, t such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. Safety precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious t damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

Health and safety information

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very t hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º 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 t 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 t foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera. Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory t card. Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact t or pressure. Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other t cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera. Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. t Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high t temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or t poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an t 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 t beaches or in other similar areas. Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and t excessive vibration to avoid serious damage. Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and t 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 camera’s t compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty.

Exercise caution when using the camera in humid

environments When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and 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 camera’s lens Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor t the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your t lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Important usage information 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. Ensure maximum battery and charger life Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is t finished, disconnect the cable from your camera. Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be t recharged before use. Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. t Use batteries only for their intended purpose. t Health and safety information

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions 11 Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Extended functions 27 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting options 39 Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Playback/Editing 55 Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV. Appendixes 76 Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are t registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. t Camera specifications or contents of this manual may t be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. For Open Source License information, refer to the t “OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto S Auto a Program p DIS d Beauty Shot b Night N Scene s Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions 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 the shutter button) ( ) Page number of related information “ The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Shooting “ White Balance (represents select Shooting, 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 Stabilization DPOF Digital Print Order Format EV Exposure Value WB White Balance

Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter Half-press [ t Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background t : the objects around the subject Composition t : the combination of a subject and background Background Subject Composition 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, your photos will be darker or lighter. Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. Set the flash option to t Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 42) If the photo has already been taken, select t Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 65) Photos have dust spots. Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place. t Set ISO speed options. (p. t 43) Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. Press [ t Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25) Use the t d mode. (p. 32) Photos are blurred when shooting at night. As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake. Rotate the mode dial to t N. (p. 30) Turn on the flash. (p. t 42) Set ISO speed options. (p. t 43) Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. t Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting. When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded. Avoid shooting in front of the sun. t Select t Backlight in the s mode. (p. 29) Set the flash option to t Fill in. (p. 42) Adjust the exposure. (p. t 49) Set the Auto Contrast Balance ( t ACB) option. (p. 49) Set the metering option to t Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 50)

Taking photos of people

s t mode > Portrait  29 b t mode  31 Self-portrait mode t  35 Children mode t  36 Couple mode t  36 Red-eye t , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  42 Face Detection t  47 Taking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Sunset, Dawn, Fireworks  29 N t mode  30 Flash options t  42 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t  43 Taking action photos Continuous t , Motion Capture  52 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers s t mode > Close Up, Text  29 t Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos)  44 White Balance t (to change the color tone)  50 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t  43 EV t (to adjust exposure)  49 ACB t (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds)  49 Metering t  50 AEB t (to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures)  52 Applying a different effect Photo styles (to apply tones) t  53 Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t contrast)  54 Reducing camera shake d t mode  32 Viewing files by category in t Smart Album  57 Deleting al files on the t memory card  59 Viewing files as a slide show t  60 Viewing files on a TV t  67 Connecting your camera to a t computer  68 Adjusting sound and volume t  78 Changing the display t language  78 Adjusting the brightness of t the display  78 Setting the date and time t  79 Formatting the memory card t  79 Troubleshooting t  88

Taking photos with the front display .................................. 35

Using the Self-portrait mode ................................................. 35 Using the Couple mode ....................................................... 36 Using the Children mode .................................................... 36 Recording a video with the front display ................................. 37 Recording voice memos ................................................... 38 Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 38 Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 38 Shooting options ................................................................... 39 Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 40 Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 40 Selecting image quality ........................................................ 40 Using the timer .................................................................. 41 Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 42 Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 42 Using the flash .................................................................... 42 Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 43 Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 44 Using macro ....................................................................... 44 Using auto focus ................................................................. 44 Using tracking auto focus ..................................................... 45 Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 46 Using face detection ......................................................... 47 Detecting faces ................................................................... 47 Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 48 Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 48 Basic functions ...................................................................... 11 Unpacking ......................................................................... 12 Camera layout ................................................................... 13 Inserting the battery and memory card .............................. 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............. 16 Charging the battery ............................................................ 16 Turning on your camera ........................................................ 16 Performing the initial setup ................................................ 17 Learning icons ................................................................... 18 Selecting options ............................................................... 19 Setting the display and sound ........................................... 21 Changing the display type .................................................... 21 Setting the sound ................................................................ 21 Taking photos .................................................................... 22 Turning on the front display ................................................... 23 Zooming ............................................................................. 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 25 Extended functions .............................................................. 27 Shooting modes ................................................................ 28 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 28 Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 29 Using the frame guide .......................................................... 30 Using the Night mode .......................................................... 30 Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 31 Using the DIS mode ............................................................ 32 Using the Program mode ..................................................... 33 Recording a video ............................................................... 33

Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 49

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 49 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 49 Changing the metering option ............................................... 50 Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................ 50 Using burst modes ............................................................ 52 Improving your photos ...................................................... 53 Applying photo styles ........................................................... 53 Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 54 Playback/Editing ................................................................... 55 Playing back ...................................................................... 56 Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 56 Viewing photos ................................................................... 59 Playing a video .................................................................... 61 Playing voice memos ........................................................... 62 Editing a photo .................................................................. 63 Resizing photos .................................................................. 63 Rotating a photo .................................................................. 63 Applying photo styles ........................................................... 64 Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 65 Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 66 Viewing files on a TV ......................................................... 67 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 68 Installing Intelli-studio ............................................................ 68 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 71 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk .................................................................................... 72 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 73 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) ...................... 74 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 75 Appendixes ............................................................................ 76 Camera settings menu ...................................................... 77 Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 77 Sound ................................................................................ 78 Display ............................................................................... 78 Settings .............................................................................. 79 Error messages ................................................................. 82 Camera maintenance ........................................................ 83 Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 83 About memory cards ........................................................... 84 About the battery ................................................................. 85 Before contacting a service center .................................... 88 Camera specifications ....................................................... 91 FCC notice ........................................................................ 95 Index ................................................................................. 96

Unpacking ………………………………………………… 12

Camera layout …………………………………………… 13 Inserting the battery and memory card ……………… 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on … 16 Charging the battery ………………………………………… 16 Turning on your camera …………………………………… 16 Performing the initial setup ……………………………… 17 Learning icons …………………………………………… 18 Selecting options ………………………………………… 19 Setting the display and sound ………………………… 21 Changing the display type ………………………………… 21 Setting the sound …………………………………………… 21 Taking photos ……………………………………………… 22 Turning on the front display ………………………………… 23 Zooming …………………………………………………… 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 25 Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A) Rechargeable battery (AD43-00194A) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A) Software CD-ROM (User manual included) (AD46-00320A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04787A) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A/V cable (AD39-00146A) Battery charger (AD44-00164A)

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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. AF-assist light/timer lamp Flash Lens Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Microphone Front display Front LCD button USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Shutter button POWER button

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Camera layout Mode dial Icon Mode Description S Smart Auto Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects a Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings p Program Take a photo by setting options d DIS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake b Beauty Shot Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections N Night Take a photo with options for shooting at night s Scene Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene v Movie Record a video 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 Function Access options in Shooting mode t Delete files in Playback mode t Status lamp Blinking t : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady t : When connecting to a computer or in focus Main display Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. t Zoom in on part of a photo or view t files as thumbnails in Playback mode. Adjust volume in Playback mode. t Speaker 1 2

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Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Push the lock up to release the battery. The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted. Insert memory cards to save additional photos and videos. Memory card Battery Battery lock Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

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Charging the battery and turning your camera on Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] for about 5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds. Charging the battery Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. Indicator light Red t : Charging Green t : Fully charged

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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Press [ 5 F] or [t] to select a time zone and press [o]. To set the daylight-saving time, press [ t D]. Back DST Press [ 6 D] or [M] to select Date & Time (Date & Time) and press [t] or [o]. Press [ 7 F] or [t] to select an item. yyyy mm dd / 01 / 01 10:00 Off : English : 10/01/01 : London Set Back 2010 Language Date & Time Time Zone Press [ 8 D] or [M] to set the date and time or select a date format, and press [o]. Press [ 1 POWER]. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the first time. Press [ 2 t] to select Language and press [t] or [o]. Press [ 3 D] or [M] to select a language and press [o]. Press [ 4 D] or [M] to select Time Zone (Time Zone) and press [t] or [o].

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C. Icons on the left Icon Description Aperture and shutter speed Long time shutter Exposure value White balance Face tone Face retouch ISO speed Photo style Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Burst type Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. Icon Description Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B. Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo qua ity Metering option Flash option Timer option Auto focus option Face detection Voice muted A. Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted t : Fully charged t : Partially charged t (Red) : Charging needed Voice memo A B C

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Selecting options You 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 avalable. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or 2 menu. To move left or right, press [ t F] or [t]. To move up or down, press [ t D] or [M]. EV Back Move Press [ 3 o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

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Selecting options Press [ 4 D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and then press [t] or [o]. Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Face Detection Focus Area Exit Back Press [ 5 F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move Press [ 6 o]. E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to 1 p. Press [ 2 m]. Shooting Sound Display Settings Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Face Detection Focus Area Exit Change Press [ 3 D] or [M] to scroll to Shooting and then press [t] or [o].

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Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Sound “ Beep Sound “ an option. Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. Changing the display type Select 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 t Hide information about shooting, except the t available number of photos (or available recording time) and the battery icon Playback Display all information about the current photo t Hide all information about the current file t Display information about the current file, except the t shooting settings and captured date

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Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 a. Align your subject in the frame. 2 Half-press [ 3 Shutter] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. t Press [ 4 Shutter] to take a photo. See page 25 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 3X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 9 times. Rotate [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [Zoom] left to zoom out. Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ratio Turning on the front display The front display will help you take a self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display. (p. 35) Press [Front LCD] to turn on the front display. When you set timer options, the front display w ll remain active. (p. t 41) When you turn on the front display, the icons on the main display may t not be shown and the main display may dim. When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not t be able to see the front display clearly.

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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 you use the digital zoom. Optical range Digital range Zoom indicator The digital zoom is not available when using t S, d, b, s (in some scenes), N, and v modes and when used with Face Detection. It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom. t

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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 frame Press [ t Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green. Change the frame and half-press t [Shutter] again if displayed in red. Reducing camera shake Select the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. (p. 32) When H is displayed Camera shake When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still. Use a tripod or set the flash option to t Fill in. (p. 42) Set ISO speed options. (p. t 43)

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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 color 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 center 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 t Turn on the flash. (p. 42) When subjects are moving fast t Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 52)

Shooting modes …………………………………………… 28

Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 28 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 29 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 30 Using the Night mode ……………………………………… 30 Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 31 Using the DIS mode ………………………………………… 32 Using the Program mode …………………………………… 33 Recording a video …………………………………………… 33 Taking photos with the front display …………………… 35 Using the Self-portrait mode ……………………………… 35 Using the Couple mode …………………………………… 36 Using the Children mode ………………………………… 36 Recording a video with the front display …………………… 37 Recording voice memos ………………………………… 38 Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 38 Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 38 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.

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Shooting modes Take 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 of objects. Appears when taking close-up photos of text. Appears when taking photos of sunsets. Appears when taking photos of clear skies. Appears when taking photos of forested areas. Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful subjects. Appears when taking close-up portraits of people. Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a while. This is available only when you are shooting in the dark. Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects. Using the Smart Auto mode In 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. Rotate the mode dial to 1 S. Align your subject in the frame. 2 The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate t 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 white backgrounds. Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the flash is off.

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Shooting modes Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s. Select a scene. 2 Portrait This mode is appropriate for taking pictures of faces. To change the scene mode, press [ t m] and select Scene “ a scene. For the Frame Guide mode, see “ t Using the frame guide" on page 30. For the Night mode, see “ t Using the Night mode” on page 30. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 3 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 4 Shutter] to take the photo. Half-press [ 3 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 4 Shutter] to take the photo. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, t R will appear and the default settings will be used. Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait t mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting t environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. Even if you use a tripod, the t mode may not be detected depending on the subject's movement.

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Shooting modes Using the Night mode Use the Night mode to take a photo with options for shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. Rotate the mode dial to 1 N. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter] to take the photo. Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. Rotate the mode dial to 1 N. Press [ 2 m]. Select 3 Shooting “ Long Time Shutter. Using the frame guide When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre-composed scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s. Select 2 Frame Guide. Align your subject in the frame and press [ 3 Shutter]. Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the t frame. Cancel Frame: OK Ask another person to take a photo. 4 The person must align the subject in the frame by using the t guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo. To cancel the guides, press [ 5 o].

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Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to 1 b. 2 To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [m]. Select 3 Shooting “ Face Tone “ an option. Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter. t Level 2 Back Move 4 To hide facial imperfections, press [m]. Select the aperture value or shutter speed. 4 Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture Back Move Select an option. 5 If you select t AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 7 Shutter] to take the photo. Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

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Shooting modes Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions. Before correction After correction Rotate the mode dial to 1 d. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter] to take the photo. The digital zoom will not work in this mode. t If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry. t Select 5 Shooting “ Face Retouch “ an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t imperfections. Level 3 Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 7 Shutter] to take the photo. The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

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Shooting modes Recording a video Record videos of up to 2 hours in length. The recorded video is saved as an MJPEG file. Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this case, set a lower resolution. (p. 40) Rotate the mode dial to 1 v. Press [ 2 m]. 3 Select Movie “ Frame Rate “ a frame rate (the number of frames per second). As the number of frames increases, action appears more t natural, but the file size is increased. Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 p. Set options. (For a list of options, refer to 2 “Shooting options.”) Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 3 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 4 Shutter] to take the photo.

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Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as a single video. Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume. Stop Pause Press [ 4 m]. Select 5 Movie “ Voice “ a sound option. Option Description On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming, sound recording will be interrupted.) Off: Record a video without sound. Set other options as desired. 6 (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) Press [ 7 Shutter] to start recording. Press [ 8 Shutter] again to stop recording.

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Taking photos with the front display The front display will help take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display. When you press [ t Front LCD] repeatedly, the shooting mode changes from Self-portrait mode to Couple mode or to Children mode. When recording videos, you cannot use the Couple mode. In some shooting modes, the front display does not display a frame to indicate the detected face and the t Self-portrait mode and the Couple mode are not available. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 Front LCD] once. Your camera will detect your face automatically and display a t frame to indicate the detected face. Half-press [ 2 Shutter] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter] to take the photo. Using the Self-portrait mode Take photos of yourself conveniently using the front display. You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face while taking a photo with the front display. (p. 80)

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Taking photos with the front display Using the Children mode In this mode, you can draw children’s attention to the camera by showing a short animation on the front display. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 Front LCD] three times. An animation will play. t Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter]. Press [ 3 Shutter] to take the photo. You can download animations from the website. t Visit www.samsung.com for more information. You can add sounds to animations to draw children's attention. (p. t 78) You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it t detects a smiling face while using the Children mode. (p. 80) Using the Couple mode This mode detects two subjects leaning in toward each other and automatically captures images of posing couples. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 Front LCD] twice. The white frame means that the faces are recognized. t The green frame means that the faces are in focus when you t half-press [Shutter]. Lean in toward each other in the frame. 2 The camera will detect two faces of the subjects at the same distance t from the camera. The camera may not detect the composition depending on the pose t of couples.

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Taking photos with the front display Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Rotate the mode dial to 1 v. Press [ 2 Front LCD] once. Press [ 3 Shutter] to start recording. Press [ 4 Shutter] again to stop recording. Recording a video in the Children mode Rotate the mode dial to 1 v. Press [ 2 Front LCD] twice. Press [ 3 Shutter] to start recording. Press [ 4 Shutter] again to stop recording.

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Recording voice memos Learn 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. a p d b N s Adding a voice memo to a photo In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Voice “ Memo. Align your subject in the frame and take a photo. 3 You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the t photo. Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum). 4 Press [ t Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo. Recording a voice memo In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Voice “ Record. Press [ 3 Shutter] to record. You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length. t Press [ t o] to pause or resume recording. Stop Pause Press [ 4 Shutter] to stop. Press [ t Shutter] again to record a new voice memo. Press [ 5 m] to switch to Shooting mode.

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Selecting a resolution ………………………… 40 Selecting image quality ………………………… 40 Using the timer ……………………………… 41 Shooting in the dark ………………………… 42 Preventing red-eye …………………………… 42 Using the flash ………………………………… 42 Adjusting the ISO speed ……………………… 43 Changing the camera’s focus ……………… 44 Using macro …………………………………… 44 Using auto focus ……………………………… 44 Using tracking auto focus …………………… 45 Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 46 Using face detection ………………………… 47 Detecting faces ………………………………… 47 Taking a smile shot …………………………… 48 Detecting eye blinking ………………………… 48 Adjusting brightness and color …………… 49 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ………… 49 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ………… 49 Changing the metering option ………………… 50 Selecting a light source (White balance) …… 50 Using burst modes ………………………… 52 Improving your photos ……………………… 53 Applying photo styles ………………………… 53 Adjusting your photos ………………………… 54 Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

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Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recording a video: In the 1 v mode, press [m]. Select 2 Movie “ Movie Size “ an option. Option Description 640 X 480: Play back on a general TV. 320 X 240: Post on a web page. Selecting image quality Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format. Higher quality images will result in larger sizes. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Quality “ an option. Option Description Super Fine Fine Normal The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. a p d b N s Selecting a resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. When taking a photo: In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Photo Size “ an option. Option Description 4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper. 3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 3840 X 2160: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV. 3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper. 2560 X 1920: Print on A4 paper. 2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper. 1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV. 1024 X 768: Attach to email. a p d b N s v S

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Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. a p d b N s v S Press [ 3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t automatically take a photo at the specified time. The front display will start the countdown a few seconds t before shooting. Press [ t t] to cancel the timer. Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not t 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. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use 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. t Camera shake warning ( t ) will be displayed when shooting in low light. Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the detected scene in the S mode. a p b N s S Preventing red-eye If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash." a p b N s

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Shooting in the dark Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t Blink Detection. Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance t from the flash. (p. 91) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear t on your photo. Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (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. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ ISO “ an option. Select t 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. t When t Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. p Option Description Red-eye Fix*: The flash fires when the subject or background is t dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced t software analysis. Slow Sync: The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. t Select this when you want to capture ambient light to t reveal more details in the background. Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. t Fill in: The flash always fires. t Light intensity is adjusted automatically. t Red-eye*: The flash fires when the subject or background is t dark. The camera reduces red-eyes. t Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. * 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 camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using auto focus To 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 (farther than 1 m when using zoom). Macro: Focus on a subject 10-80 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 10 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. a p d v Using macro Use 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 sti l to prevent blurry photos. t Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm. t a p d v

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Changing the camera’s focus Tracking a subject may fail when: t the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same - the camera shakes excessively - In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame. If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject t to track. If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red t single-line frame. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection and photo style t options. Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Focus Area “ Tracking AF. Focus on the subject you want to track and press [ 3 o]. A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the t subject as you move the camera. Tracking AF The white frame means that your camera is tracking the t subject. The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you t half-press [Shutter]. a p d N s

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Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Focus Area “ an option. Option Description Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center). Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 45) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. a p d N s

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Using face detection If 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 or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. a p d b s Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Face Detection “ Normal. The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest t of the faces appear in gray focus frames. The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera wll detect faces. In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable. t Face detection may not be effective when: t the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear - orange for Smile 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 subject’s facial expression changes remarkably - Face detection is not available when using a photo style or image t adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF. Face detection is not available when using the digital zoom. t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not t available or some timer options are not available. Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options t are not available.

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Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Face Detection “ Blink Detection. Hold your camera still while t “Capturing” is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails, t “Picture taken with eyes closed.” message appears. Take another photo. Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Face Detection “ Smile Shot. When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect t the smile more easily.

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Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color 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 subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. Without ACB With ACB In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ ACB “ an option. Option Description Off: ACB is off. On: ACB is on. The ACB feature is always on in the t a mode. You cannot set burst options when this feature is on. t p Adjusting 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 the exposure to get a better photo. Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ EV. Select a value to adjust the exposure. 3 Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You t may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure. If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select t AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 52) p d v

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Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color 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) p d v Changing the metering option The 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. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Metering “ an option. Option Description Multi: Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and t then measures the light intensity of each area. Suitable for general photos. t Spot: Your camera measures only the light intensity of the t very center of the frame. If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your t photo may be improperly exposed. Suitable for a subject with backlighting. t Center-weighted: Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire t frame with emphasis placed on the center. Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the t frame. p d v

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Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ White Balance “ Measure: Shutter. Aim the lens at a piece of white paper. 3 Press [ 4 Shutter]. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ White 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 modes It 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. p Option Description AEB: Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, t underexposed, and overexposed. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos. t The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select t Single. When you select t Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto. Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst t options are not available. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Drive “ an option. Option Description Single: Take a single photo. Continuous: t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously. The maximum number of photos depends on the t capacity of your memory card. Motion Capture: t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos). The camera automatically shows you the photos just t taken and then saves them.

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Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Photo Style Selector “ Custom RGB. Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Back Move Adjust the amount of the selected color. 4 (-: less or +: more) Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft Vivid Forest In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Photo Style Selector “ an option. Select t Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone. If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and image adjustment options. a p d v

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Improving your photos Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing) Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo t styles are not available. Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Shooting “ Image Adjust. Select an adjustment option. 3 Contrast t Sharpness t Saturation t Select a value to adjust the selected item. 4 Contrast option Description - Decrease the color and brightness. + Increase the color 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 clarity of your photos. This may also increase the noise on your photos. p

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Starting Playback mode ……………………… 56 Viewing photos ………………………………… 59 Playing a video ………………………………… 61 Playing voice memos ………………………… 62 Editing a photo ……………………………… 63 Resizing photos ……………………………… 63 Rotating a photo ……………………………… 63 Applying photo styles ………………………… 64 Correcting exposure problems ……………… 65 Creating a print order (DPOF) ………………… 66 Viewing files on a TV ………………………… 67 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) ………………………………… 68 Installing Intelli-studio ………………………… 68 Transferring files using Intelli-studio …………… 71 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk ………………………………… 72 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) … 73 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) ……………………………………… 74 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) …………………………………… 75 Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.

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

Display in Playback mode Information Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name Starting Playback mode View 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 t displayed. If the camera is off, it will turn on. t Press [ 2 F] or [t] to scroll through files. Press and hold to scroll through files quickly. t If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your t memory card. The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those t taken with cameras from other manufacturers.

F] or [t] to scroll through files.

Press and hold to scroll through files quickly. t Press [ 5 o] to return to the normal view. Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week. In Playback mode, rotate [ 1 Zoom] left. Press [ 2 m]. Select a category. 3 Type Date Color Week Back Set Option Description Type View files by the file type. Date View files by the date they were saved. Color View files by the dominant color of the image. Week View files by the weekday they were saved. It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and recognize files.

Protect your files from accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ Protect “ Select. To protect all files, select t All “ Lock. Select the file you want to protect and press [ 3 o]. Press [ t o] again to cancel your selection. Select Set Press [ 4 f]. Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails (rotate [Zoom] right to return to the previous mode). F lter To Do this Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Delete files Press [f] and select Yes.

Copying files to the memory card

You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ Copy to Card. Select 3 Yes to copy files. Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] right to enlarge a photo (rotate [Zoom] left to reduce a photo). 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]. Select 2 Yes to delete the file. To delete multiple files, In Playback mode, press [ 1 f]. Select 2 Multiple Delete. Select files you want to delete and press [ 3 o]. Press [ t o] again to cancel your selection. Press [ 4 f]. Select 5 Yes. To delete all files, In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ Delete “ All “ Yes.

Starting a slide show

You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Multi Slide Show. Select a slide show effect option. 3 Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. t Option Description Images Set the photos you want to view as a slide show. All t : View all photos in a slide show. Date t : View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show. Select t : View selected photos in a slide show. Interval Set the interval between photos. t This is available when t Off is selected in the effect option. Music Select a background audio. Effect Select a transition effect. t Select t Off for no effects. 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).

Playing 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] left or right Adjust the volume level. Set the slide show effect. 4 Select 5 Start “ Play. To loop the slide show, select t Repeat. Press [ t o] to pause or resume the slide show. To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [o] and then [F] or [t].

Adding a voice memo to a photo

In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ Voice memo “ On. Press [ 3 Shutter] to record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum). Press [ t Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo. Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [o]. Press [ t o] to pause or resume playback. Capturing an image during playback Press [ 1 o] at the point where you want to save a still image. Press [ 2 M]. A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and wil be saved as a new file. 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] left or right Adjust the volume level.

Editing a photo

Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. Rotating a photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Rotate “ an option. Back Right 90˚ Move Resizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Resize “ an option. Select t to save the photo as a start image. (p. 78) Back 2048 X 1536 Move Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.

Editing a photo

Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. Select 2 Edit “ Photo Style Selector “ Custom RGB. Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Back Move Adjust the amount of the selected color. 4 (-: less or +: more) Applying photo styles Apply 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]. Select 2 Edit “ Photo Style Selector “ an option. Select t Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone. Back Soft Move

Editing a photo

Correcting exposure problems Adjust 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) In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Image Adjust “ ACB. Removing red-eye In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Image Adjust “ Red-eye Fix. Hiding facial imperfections In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Image Adjust “ Face Retouch. Select a level. 3 As the number increases, the face becomes clearer. t Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Image Adjust. Select an adjustment option. 3 t : Brightness t : Contrast t : Saturation Select a value to adjust the selected item. 4 (-: less or +: more) Adding noise to the photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Edit “ Image Adjust “ Add Noise.

Editing a photo

Press [ 4 m]. Select 5 File Options “ DPOF “ Size “ 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 select 6 Select, scroll to a photo and rotate [Zoom] left or right to select the print size. Repeat for the photos you want and press [f]. If you select t All, press [D] or [M] to select the print size and press [o]. Printing photos as thumbnails In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ DPOF “ Index “ Yes. 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 t (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 t aware of the dimensions of your photos. You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory. t In Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 File Options “ DPOF “ Standard “ an option. Option Description Select Print the selected photos. All Print all photos. Reset Reset your settings. If you select 3 Select, scroll to a photo and rotate [Zoom] left or right to select the number of copies. Repeat for the photos you want and press [f]. If you select t All, press [D] or [M] to select the number of copies and press [o].

Viewing files on a TV

Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not t appear. Images may not appear centerd on the TV screen depending on your t TV settings. You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected t to a TV. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select 2 Settings “ Video Out. Select a video signal output according to your country 3 or region. Turn off your camera and TV. 4 Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable. 5 Video Audio Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using 6 the TV remote control. Turn on your camera and press [ 7 P]. View photos or play videos using the buttons on your 8 camera.

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transfer files to your computer using the Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even t when the computer meets the requirements. If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play t correctly or it may take longer to edit videos. Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program. t You must use Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later to t connect the camera as a removable disk. Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty. Installing Intelli-studio Requirements for Intelli-studio Item Requirements CPU Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™ FX 2.2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended) OS Windows XP SP2/Vista/7 Hard disk capacity 250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) Others CD-ROM drive t nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series t or higher 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible t monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display recommended) USB port, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later t

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Installing Intelli-studio Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 1 When the setup screen is displayed, click 2 Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. Select programs to install and follow the onscreen 3 instructions. Click 4 Exit to complete the installation and restart your computer.

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For details, select Help “ Help in the program. You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. t You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera. t Intelli-studio supports the following formats: t Videos: MP4 (Video: MJPEG, Audio: WAV), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG) - Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF - 7 8 10 2 1 3 4 5 6 12 13 9 14 15 11

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The battery will be charged whle the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB 1 cable. You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Icon Description 1 Open menus 2 Display files in the selected folder 3 Change to the Photo edit mode 4 Change to the Video edit mode 5 Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.) 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list 7 Select a file type 8 View files of the selected folder on your computer 9 Show or hide files of the connected camera 10 View files of the selected folder on the camera 11 View files as thumbnails, in Smart Album, or on a map 12 Browse folders in the connected device 13 Browse folders in your computer 14 Move to the previous or next folder 15 Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or register faces

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB 1 cable. You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) 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. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically. t If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. Select a folder on your computer to save new files. 3 If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving t new files will not appear. Select 4 Yes. New files will be transferred to the computer. t For Windows Vista, select Run Installer.exe from the AutoPlay window.

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is similar. If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until 1 it stops. Click 2 on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen. Click the pop-up message. 3 Remove the USB cable. 4 The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli-studio is running. End the program before disconnecting the camera. Turn on the camera. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically. t If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. On your computer, select 3 My Computer “ Removable Disk “ DCIM “ 100PHOTO. Select the files you want and drag or save them to your 4 computer.

Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)

When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported. Turn on the camera. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a t removable disk icon will be displayed. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 Transfer photos or videos to the computer. 4 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the 1 USB cable. You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

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 Ex t 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 printer 1 with the USB cable. Turn on your camera. 2 The printer recognizes the camera automatically. t If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. t Select Printer. If your printer has the mass storage feature, you must first set the t USB mode to Printer in the settings menu. (p. 80) Press [ 3 F] or [t] to select a photo. Press [ t m] to set printing options. See “Configuring print settings.” Press [ 4 o] to print. Printing starts. Press [ t F] to cancel printing.

Camera settings menu …………………………………… 77

Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 77 Sound ……………………………………………………… 78 Display ……………………………………………………… 78 Settings ……………………………………………………… 79 Error messages …………………………………………… 82 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 83 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 83 About memory cards ……………………………………… 84 About the battery …………………………………………… 85 Before contacting a service center …………………… 88 Camera specifications …………………………………… 91 FCC notice ………………………………………………… 95 Index ………………………………………………………… 96 Appendixes Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips.

Camera settings menu

Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Children Sound Back Set :1 Off Low Medium High Press [ 4 m] to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ 1 m]. Select a menu. 2 Shooting Sound Display Settings Exit Change Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Children Sound Menu Description Sound: Set various camera sounds and volume. (p. 78) Display: Customize the display settings, such as language and brightness. (p. 78) Settings: Change the settings for the camera system, such as memory format, default file name, and USB mode. (p. 79)

Camera settings menu

Display * Default Item Description Language Select a language for the display text. Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. (Off, On*) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. Off t *: Display no start image. Logo t : Display a default image stored in the internal memory. User Image t : Display the image you want. (p. 63) Only one start image will be saved in the internal t memory. If you select a new photo as a start image or reset t your camera, the current image wi l be deleted. A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be set t as a start image. Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected. Sound * Default Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Start Sound Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3) Shutter Sound Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3) Beep Sound Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the buttons or switching modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3) AF Sound Set a sound to be emitted when half-pressing the shutter button. (Off, On*) Children Sound Set a sound to be emitted in the Children mode. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)

Camera settings menu

Item Description Reset Reset menus and shooting options (date and time, language, and video output settings will not be reset). (Yes, No) Date & Time Set the date and time and select a date format. (Off*, dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd) Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST). File No. Specify how to name files. Reset t : Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files. Series t *: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files. The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO t and the default name of the first file is SAM_0001. The file number increases one by one from t SAM_0001 to SAM_9999. The folder number increases one by one from t 100PHOTO to 999PHOTO. The maximum number of files that can be stored in t one folder is 9999. The camera defines file names according to the t Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard. If you change the names of files intentionally, the camera may not play back the files. Item Description Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to Shooting mode. (Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec) Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode (press any button to deactivate the Power save mode). (Off*, On) If the Power save mode is deactivated, the main display will dim to save battery ife when you perform no operations for about 30 seconds. Settings * Default Item Description Format Format the internal memory and the memory card (all files-including the protected files-will be deleted). (Yes, No) If you use a memory card used with cameras from different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly. Format the card before using it. * Default * Default

Camera settings menu

Item Description AF Lamp Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark places. (Off, On*) USB Set the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer. Auto t *: Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically. Computer t : Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files. Printer t : Connect your camera to a printer for printing files. Front Smile Shot Set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face while using the Self- portrait mode. (Off, On*) Children Smile Shot Set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face while using the Children mode. (Off, On*) Item Description Imprint Set whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time) The date and time will be displayed on the t bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow. The date and time may not be printed on some t printer models. If you select t Text in the s mode, the date and time will not be displayed. Auto Power Off Set the camera to automatically turn off when you are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min) Your settings will not change after replacing the t battery. The camera w ll not automatically turn off when: t it is connected to a computer or printer - you are playing a slide show or videos - you are recording a voice memo - Video Out Set the video signal output according to your region. NTSC t *: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. PAL t (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. * Default * Default

Camera settings menu

Item Description Front Display Demo Set the camera to play the animation with sound through the front display when you turn it on (for shop display). (Off*, On) In Demo mode, you cannot take photos or t record videos. To switch to Shooting mode, press any button (except [POWER]). Demo mode is not available if you turn on the t camera in Playback mode or when the camera is connected with another device. * Default

When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.

Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card. (p. t 79) Card Locked Unlock the memory card. Card not supported. The inserted memory card is not available with your camera. Insert an appropriate memory card. DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard. Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and format the card. (p. 79) File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center. Low Battery Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery. Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card. No Image File Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos.

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t cover. Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.

Memory card capacity

The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Size Super Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 147 284 403 - - 167 313 441 - - 202 367 528 - - 211 374 537 - - 339 566 792 - - 510 802 1,065 - - 735 1,144 1,437 - - 1,287 1,670 1,872 - - * V i d e o s - - - Approx. 7' 4" Approx. 13' 52" - - - Approx. 26' 20" Approx. 49' 16" * The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time. About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use SD (Secure Digital) or SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards. Terminal Label (front) Write-protect switch You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when shooting.

Shooting time /

Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 120 min/ Approx. 240 This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, and Fine quality. 1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take a single shot, and zoom in or out. 2. Set the flash option to Off, take a single shot, and zoom in or out. 3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30 seconds and repeat for 5 minutes. Then turn off the camera for 1 minute. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3. Videos Approx. 90 min Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution and 30 fps. The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ t depending on actual usage. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording t time. About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specifications Mode BP70A Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 740 mAh Voltage 3.7 V Charging time (when the camera is switched off) Approx. 150 min

Notes about charging with a computer connected

Use only the provided USB cable. t The battery may not be charged when: t you use a USB hub - other USB devices are connected to your computer - you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your - computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output - standard (5 V, 500 mA) Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted t correctly. Turn off your camera when charging. t Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 t minutes. Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. t Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green. If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect t the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the t temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging will start when the battery cools down.

Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any

t sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing t forces. Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as t dropping it from high places. Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 ° C t (140° F) or above. Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture t or liquids. Disposal guidelines Dispose of the battery with care. t Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. t Disposal regulations may differ by country or region. t Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and federal regulations. Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly. Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If t you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer. Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery t chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose t to excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime. Do not place the battery in a microwave oven. t Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places, t such as spas or shower enclosures. Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces, such as t bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period. When the device is switched on, do not leave it in any t confined space for a prolonged period. Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with t metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or watches. Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium- t ion replacement batteries.

Before contacting a service center

If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. Situation Suggested remedies Cannot take photos There is no space on the memory card. t Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card. Format the memory card. (p. t 79) The memory card is defective. Get a t new memory card. Make sure that the camera is switched t on. Charge the battery. t Make sure that the battery is inserted t correctly. The camera freezes Remove the battery and insert it again. The flash does not work The flash option may be set to t Off. (p. 42) You cannot use the flash in the t d, v, or some s modes. The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. This is not a malfunction of the camera. The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings menu. (p. 79) Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera Make sure that the battery is inserted. t Make sure that the battery is inserted t correctly. Charge the battery. t The power turns off suddenly Charge the battery. t Your camera may be in Power save t mode. (p. 79) The camera may turn off to prevent the t memory card from being damaged due to an impact. Turn on your camera again. The camera is losing battery power quickly The battery may lose power more quickly t in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep the battery warm by putting it into your pocket. Using the flash or recording videos t depletes the battery quickly. Recharge if needed. Batteries are consumable parts that must t be replaced over time. Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly.

Before contacting a service center

Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright Turn off the flash. (p. t 42) Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the t exposure value. (p. 49) The photo is too dark Your photo is underexposed. Turn on the flash. (p. t 42) Adjust the ISO speed. (p. t 43) Adjust the exposure value. (p. t 49) The TV does not display your photos Make sure that the camera is correctly t connected to the external monitor with the A/V cable. Make sure that your memory card t contains photos. Your computer does not recognize your camera Make sure that the USB cable is t connected correctly. Make sure that your camera is switched t on. Make sure that you are using a t supported operating system. Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring files The file transmission may be interrupted by static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again. Situation Suggested remedies The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again. The camera screen works poorly If you use your camera at low temperatures, it will cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor. For better performance of your camera screen, use your camera at normal temperatures. The memory card has an error The memory card has not been reset. Format the card. (p. 79) Cannot play back files If you change the name of a file, your camera may not play the file (the name of the file should meet the DCF standard). If you encounter this situation, play back files on your computer. The photo is blurry Make sure that the focus option you set t is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 44) Make sure that the lens is clean. If not, t clean the lens. (p. 83) Make sure that the subject is within t range of the flash. (p. 91) The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene An incorrect white balance can create unrealistic color. Select the proper white balance option to suit the light source. (p. 50)

Before contacting a service center

Situation Suggested remedies Your camera cannot play videos You can play videos only with the Intelli- t studio program. Install the program on your computer. (p. 70) Make sure that the USB cable is t connected correctly. Intelli-studio is not functioning properly End Intelli-studio and restart the program. t You cannot use Intelli-studio on t Macintosh computers. Depending on your computer's t specification and environments, the program may not launch automatically. In this case, click Start “ All Programs “ Samsung “ Intelli-studio on your computer.

: 1/8 - 1/1,500 sec.

Program t : 1 - 1/1,500 sec. Night t : 8 - 1/1,500 sec. Fireworks t : 2 sec. Exposure Control Program AE Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Flash Mode Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix Range WIDE: 0.4 m - 3.8 m (ISO Auto) t TELE: 0.5 m - 2.0 m (ISO Auto) t Recharging time Approx. 4 sec. (depending on battery condition) Shake reduction Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Image sensor Type 1/2.33" (Approx. 7.79 mm) CCD Effective pixels Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels Lens Focal length Samsung lens f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 - 105 mm) F-stop range F3.0 (W) - F5.6 (T) Digital zoom Still image mode: 1.0X - 3.0X t Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size) t Display Type TFT LCD Feature Main Display: 2.7" (6.9 cm) QVGA (230 K) t Front Display: 1.5" (3.8 cm) 61 K TFT LCD t Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF, Tracking AF) Range Wide (W) Tele (T) Normal 80 cm - infinity 1 m - infinity Macro 10 cm - 80 cm 50 cm - 80 cm Auto Macro 10 cm - infinity 50 cm - infinity

Format: MJPEG (Max recording time: 2 hours)

t Size: t 640 X 480 (30 FPS, 15 FPS), 320 X 240 (30 FPS, 15 FPS) Frame Rate t : 30 FPS, 15 FPS Voice t : Off, On (sound is muted when operating the zoom function) Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, t Still image capture Playback Type Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart Album * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week Edit Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust Effect Photo Style Selector t : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust t : ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise Voice recording Voice Recording (Max 10 hours) t Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.) t Effect Shooting mode Photo Style Selector t : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust t : Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set Date Imprinting Date & Time, Date, Off Shooting Photos Modes: t Smart Auto (White, Macro Color, Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Macro Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text, Blue Sky, Sunset, Natural Green), Auto, Program, DIS, Beauty Shot, Night, Scene (Frame Guide, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow) Drive t : Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB Timer t : 10 Sec, 2 Sec, Double

Mono (Internal speaker), Mono (Microphone)

Video output NTSC, PAL (selectable) SCC-AV20 DC power input connector 20 pin, 4.2 V Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (BP70A, 740 mAh) The power source may differ depending on your region. Storage Media Internal memory: Approx. 5 MB t External memory (Optional): t SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed) - SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) - Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications. File format Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, t PictBridge 1.0 Video: MJPEG t Audio: WAV t Image size For 1GB SD Super Fine Fine Normal 4000 X 3000 147 284 403 3984 X 2656 167 313 441 3840 X 2160 202 367 528 3264 X 2448 211 374 537 2560 X 1920 339 566 792 2048 X 1536 510 802 1,065 1920 X 1080 735 1,144 1,437 1024 X 768 1,287 1,670 1,872 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

95.7 x 56 x 20.3 mm Weight 111 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40˚ C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Intelli-studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Declaration of Conformity

t Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Model No. : Samsung TL205 Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: t This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorientate, or relocate, the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. CAUTION: t Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on development of environmental conscious products.

Error messages 82

Exposure 49 F Face detection Blink Detection 48 Normal 47 Smile Shot 48 Facial brightness 31 Facial imperfections 31 Flash Auto 43 Fill in 43 Off 42 Red-eye 43 Red-eye Fix 43 Slow Sync 43 Cleaning Body 83 Display 83 Lens 83 Couple mode 36 D Date and time 79 Deleting files 59 Demo mode 81 Digital Image Stabilization 32 Digital zoom 24 Disconnecting the device 73 DIS mode 32 Display brightness 78 Display type 21 DPOF 66 B Battery Charging 86 Life 85 Specifications 85 Beauty Shot mode 31 Blink detection 48 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) 52 Continous 52 Motion capture 52 C Camera shake 25 Capturing an image from a video 62 Children mode Photo 36 Video 37 A ACB in Playback mode 65 in Shooting mode 49 Adjusting Brightness 65 Contrast in Playback mode 65 in Shooting mode 54 Saturation in Playback mode 65 in Shooting mode 54 Sharpness 54 AF Lamp 80 AF Sound 78 Aperture 30 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 49 Auto mode 22 Index

Navigation button 14

Night mode 30 P Photo quality 40 Photo styles in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 53 Playback button 16 Playback mode 56 Printing photos 75 Print order 66 Program mode 33 Protecting files 58 L Light source (White balance) 50 Long time shutter 30 M Macro 44 Maintenance 83 Memory card Capacity 84 SD 84 SDHC 84 MENU button 14 Metering Center-weighted 50 Multi 50 Spot 50 Mode dial 14 Movie mode 33 H Half-pressing 6 I Icons 18 Image adjust ACB 65 add noise 65 brightness 65 contrast 65 face retouch 65 red-eye fix 65 saturation 65 Imprint 80 Intelli-studio 70 ISO speed 43 Focus area Center AF 46 Multi AF 46 Tracking AF 46 Focus distance Auto Macro 44 Macro 44 Normal (AF) 44 Format 79 Frame guide 30 Frame rate 33 Front display Camera layout 13 Demo mode 81 Shooting mode 35 Turning on 23 Function button 14 Function description 78 FCC notice

as thumbnails 58

by category 57 on TV 67 Slide show 60 Voice memo Playing 62 Recording 38 Volume 78 W White Balance 50 Z Zoom button 14 Zooming 23 Slide show 60 Smart Album 57 Smile shot 48 Start image 78 T Timer 41 Tracking focus 45 Transferring files for Mac 74 for Windows 68 V Video Playing 61 Recording 33 Video Out 80 S Scene mode 29 Self-portrait mode Photo 35 Video 37 Service cener 88 Settings Accessing 77 Camera 79 Display 78 Sound 78 Shooting mode Auto 22 Beauty Shot 31 DIS 32 Movie 33 Night 30 Program 33 Scene 29 Smart Auto 28 Shutter speed 30 Q Quick View 79 R Recording Video 33 Voice memo 38 Red-eye in Playback mode 65 in Shooting mode 42 Reset 79 Resizing 63 Resolution Photo 40 Video 40 RGB tone in Playback mode 64 in Shooting mode 53 Rotating 63 FCC notice

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