Samsung AD68-04519A Instruction manual

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This Quick Start manual has been specially designed to guide you through
the basic functions and features of your device. Please read the Quick
Start Manual and User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
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For more information, refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM.

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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
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. Incompatible batteries and
chargers can cause serious injuries or
damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow•
all local regulations when disposing of used
batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in•
heating devices, such as microwave ovens,
stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode
when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully
and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids•
can cause serious damage. Do not handle
your camera with wet hands. Water damage
to your camera can void your manufacturer’s
warranty.
Safety warnings
Safety precautions

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Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight•
or high temperatures for an extended
period of time. Prolonged exposure to
sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal
components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty,•
dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to
prevent damage to moving parts and internal
components.
Remove the batteries from your camera•
when storing it for an extended period of
time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your
camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when•
using it on beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, shock,•
bending, or press of heavy goods when you
connect either cable or power cord. It may
damage your camera or cable or cause by
electric shock or fire.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or•
adaptors and installing batteries and memory
cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly
connecting cables, or improperly installing
batteries and memory cards can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your•
camera’s compartments, slots, or access
points. Damage due to improper use may not
be covered by your warranty.
Do not use broken power cord, plug, or wall-•
outlet. It may cause by electric shock or fire.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory
cards from damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards•
to very cold or very 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 this can create a connection
between the + and – terminals of your battery
and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact•
with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If
dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft
cloth before inserting in your camera.
Turn off the camera when inserting or•
removing the memory card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards•
to heavy impact or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been•
formatted by other cameras or by a computer.
Reformat the memory card with your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or•
memory card.

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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 the image sensor or cause it
to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and•
scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean,
debris-free lens cloth.
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 finished, disconnect the
cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge•
and must be recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources•
when not in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.•
Exercise caution when using the camera
in 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.
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo•
are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High•
Definition Multimedia Interface" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licencing LLC.
QuickTime® and QuickTime® logo are•
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., used under licence.
Camera specifications or contents of this•
manual may be changed without prior notice
due to upgrade of camera functions.
For Open Source License information, refer•
to the “OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided
CD-ROM.
Important usage information

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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Marking
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed Priority
Manual
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Scene
Movie
Shooting mode explanation shown next to
the title
This shows that the functions explained can
only be selected from within the shooting
mode. In the case of the mode, this
corresponds to only part of the scene.
Ex) Adjusting exposure (brightness)
The diagram below illustrates the shooting
mode dial on the camera body.
To select a shooting mode, you rotate the dial
until the mode you want lines up with the hash
mark on the camera.
The diagram below shows the status has been
changed to ( ).
Directional Keys in the User's Manual
When explaining the steps needed for
navigating the menu, the up, down, left and
right directional arrows are shown below.
Ex) Executing the 'Play' mode
The user can check saved pictures and movies.
1Press [ ]
• Show most recently saved files.
2Check the following pictures sequentially
by using [X].
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
The images can be taken bright or dark according
to the amount of light. In this case, appropriate
adjustment can be made by controlling the amount
of light entered into the lens.
S Applying - S 0 S Applying +
(Program),
(Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority),
(Night),
(Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Scene), or
(Movie) mode.
Currently
selected
shooting
mode
AF MF
WB
OK
ISO
[ S ]
[ T ]
[ X ][ W ]

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Menu display used in this manual
Menu display of the photo shooting mode
Menu display of the movie shooting mode
Ex) Setting the image quality of movie file
1Set the mode dial to .
2Press [MENU].
3Select Shooting1 ( 1) →Quality.
4Select a desired image quality.
Icons used in this manual
Symbol Explanation
Additional information about the function
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Indicates a camera button, for example:
[Shutter] represents the shutter button.
( ) Shows the reference page
→
Display when selecting a menu or option
within the step
Example: Select Shooting 1 (1) →
Quality.
(represents select Shooting 1 (1), and
then Quality)
*Comment explaining symbols
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviations Explanation
AF (Auto Focus) Auto focus
BKT (Bracketing) Bracketing
DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format) Printing order mark
EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value
OIS (Optical Image
Stabilization)
Optical image
stabilization
ISO (International Standard
for color negative film) Film sensitivity
WB (White Balance) White balance
12 3 1 1 2 3
Shooting 1(
1
)
Shooting 2(
2
)
Shooting 3(
3
)
User setup (
1
)
Setting 1(
1
)
Setting 2(
2
)
Setting 3(
3
)
12 3 1 1 2 3
Shooting 1(
1
)
Shooting 2(
2
)
Shooting 3(
3
)

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Pressing the shutter
• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter
halfway down
Press• [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way
down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object of a scene, such as
a person, animal, or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject
and background
Subject
Background
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)
Expressions used in this manual

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Contents
Unpacking............................................................. 10
Title and role of each part...................................... 11
Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp.... 13
Description for each part of the lens .................. 14
Preparations before shooting ................................ 15
Charging the battery.......................................... 15
Installing the battery........................................... 16
Installing the memory card................................. 17
Mounting/dismounting the lens.......................... 18
Connecting the strap ......................................... 19
Turning on the power and initialization................... 20
Icons.................................................................. 22
Option/menu selection method............................. 24
Using the dial..................................................... 24
Using [Fn] ......................................................... 25
Changing the display type..................................... 26
Changing the display type ................................. 26
Setting user display ........................................... 26
Setting the screen display.................................. 27
Simple picture-taking method ............................... 28
Tips for getting a clearer photo ............................. 29
Holding your camera correctly........................... 29
Image stabilization ............................................. 29
Half-pressing the shutter button ........................ 29
Getting your subject in focus ............................. 30
Setting the automatic/manual focus function..... 32
Zooming ........................................................... 32
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ........................ 33
Using the OIS in the menu option ...................... 33
Depth preview ................................................... 34
Using the Smart Auto mode.................................. 35
Using the Program mode...................................... 36
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode.................................................... 37
Using the Aperture Priority mode....................... 37
Aperture value ................................................... 37
Using the Shutter Priority mode......................... 38
Shutter speed.................................................... 38
Using the Manual mode..................................... 39
Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode ............ 40
Using the night mode ........................................ 40
Using the portrait mode..................................... 40
Using the landscape mode................................ 40
Using the Scene mode.......................................... 41
Using the Beauty Shot mode ............................ 42
Recording a movie ................................................ 43
Finding more about the basic shooting function.... 45
Setting the resolution and quality .......................... 46
Setting a resolution ........................................... 46
Setting the image quality of the picture ............. 47
Setting the quality of movie ............................... 47
Using the timer function ........................................ 48

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Contents
Setting the timer function................................... 48
Taking a picture in a dark place............................. 49
Using the flash popup button ............................ 49
Setting the flash option ..................................... 49
Using the red-eye fix function ............................ 50
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain .................................... 51
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .............................. 51
Adjusting the amount of flash light .................... 52
Focusing methods ................................................ 53
Changing the Focusing methods....................... 53
Changing the focus area.................................... 54
Setting the focus of the selected area ............... 55
Setting the MF Assist......................................... 56
Face detection ...................................................... 57
Normal face detection ...................................... 57
Self-portrait face detection................................. 58
Brightness and color adjustment of picture........... 59
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)................... 59
Setting the white balance .................................. 60
Changing the shooting method............................. 61
Successive shooting method and timer setup ... 61
Special effect/photo retouching............................. 63
Picture wizard .................................................... 63
Finding more about the extended shooting
function ................................................................. 64
Play (picture/movie) ............................................... 66
Viewing pictures in the play mode ..................... 66
View files in the smart album by category .......... 68
Converting into the thumbnail view .................... 68
File protection .................................................... 69
Deleting a file ..................................................... 69
Enlargement/reduction ...................................... 70
View a movie ..................................................... 71
Transferring files to your computer ........................ 73
For Windows users............................................ 73
Using Samsung Master ..................................... 76
Using the Samsung RAW Converter ..................... 77
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ... 78
Finding more about the playback/
editing function...................................................... 79
Camera settings menu.......................................... 80
Sound................................................................ 81
Display............................................................... 81
Normal setup 1.................................................. 82
Normal setup 2.................................................. 83
Normal setup 3.................................................. 84
Error messages..................................................... 86
Before contacting a service center ........................ 87
Camera specifications........................................... 91
Lens specifications................................................ 97
Index ..................................................................... 98

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Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera (Body cap,
eye-cup, Hot-shoe
cover included)
USB cable Battery Strap
Software
installation CD
(including user's
manual)
Quick Start Manual Charger/AC power
cable
The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above.
For information about optional items, see “Accessories (optional items).” (CD-ROM User manual,
page 123)

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Title and role of each part
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ).
Mode dial
AF-assist light /
timer lamp
Power switch
Lens mount index Strap holder
Hot-shoe cover
Built-in flash
Lens removal
button
Flash button
Dial
Shutter button
Lens mount
Hot-shoe
Depth preview button
Diopter adjustment
dial
Green button*
Drive mode button
* Use the green button [ ].
The following setup values are initialized if the button is pushed once in
the standby state for shooting.
Program shift / Detailed setup of picture wizard / Fine tuning of white
balance / Color Temp. setting value / Adjusting the colors of screen menu
/ Timer / Flash EV / When selecting or setting AF, shift the changed focus
area to the center / Bracketing setup
Body cap
DC-IN port
HDMI port
Shutter release
connection port
USB/AV OUT
Port
Image Sensor

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Title and role of each part
AEL button
EV button
Eye-cup
Display
Viewfinder
DISP button
Function(Fn) button
Direction key
Delete/Picture wizard
button
Battery chamber
cover
Playback
button
Tripod mount
*Use of eye sensor
This product will automatically convert to EVF when the users try
to use the view-finder (EVF) by operating the eye sensor in Auto
Select mode and all the information will be shown on the view-
finder. Do not cover the eye sensor with your hands or materials.
MENU button
Memory card
slot
Status lamp
Memory card cover
Eye sensor*

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Title and role of each part
Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp
Use of Diopter adjustment dial
It is possible to adjust the
viewfinder appropriate for the
eyesight of user.
If the image is not shown clearly
through the viewfinder, move
the eyesight adjustment dial in
the left/right direction to have a
clear view.
Eye-cup
Removal of Eye-cup
When the camera is shipped,
the eyecup is attached to the
viewfinder. Push the Eye-cup
up as shown in the figure for
removal.
Eyesight
adjustment
dial
Status lamp
In the case of saving a picture or
shooting a movie, this shows the
operating status of the camera
by blinking the status indicator
lamp.
• Blinking: When saving
photos, recording movies,
being read by a computer or
printer.
• Steady: When there is no data
transfer or when connecting
to a computer or printer is
complete.
Status lamp

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Title and role of each part
Description for each part of the lens
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ).
When purchasing the lens separately, please contact a Samsung service center to verify the compatibility•
of the camera an lens.
This information in this user manual is based on the• SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. Please refer
to the lens user manual for more information about the lens.
Lens
contacts
Lens hood
mount
Zoom ring
Lens mount
connecting point
OIS switch
AF/MF switch
Focus ring
Lens
[SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS]
[SAMSUNG 30mm F2]
Lens
Lens hood
mount
Focus ring

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Preparations before shooting
Charging the battery
Please charge the battery fully before using
this product.
Please make the connections as in the
following figure.
Color of charge lamp Charging status
Red Charging
Green Fully charged
Turned off, or Yellow Charging error
To remove the battery from the charger, lift•
slightly in the direction of the arrow.
Please use designated charger or batteries•
for proper use. SAMSUNG is not responsible
for any accident that may occur from using a
product other than designated.
2
INSERT
AC power cord
CHARGE
INSERT
Charging lamp
INSERT
1
Charger

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Preparations before shooting
Installing the battery
When taking out the battery, pull down
slightly on the lock lever. You can then
remove the battery.
2
Lock lever
1
Open by pushing in
the direction of the
arrow.
3
Close by
pushing down
in the direction
of the arrow.

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Preparations before shooting
Installing the memory card
To remove the memory card, push the card•
slightly in the direction of insertion.
Please do not remove the memory card•
or battery while the status indicator lamp
is blinking. It may cause loss of data or
product damage.
After checking
the direction
of metal
terminal, you
can insert the
memory card.
1
2
3

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Preparations before shooting
Mounting/dismounting the lens
Please remove the lens mount cover and body
cap prior to the installation of lens.
After matching the lens mount index (red) of
camera body with the point (red) of lens mount,
join the lens by turning the lens clockwise until
it clicks. When removing the lens, turn the lens
counter clockwise while holding down the lens
dismount button.
Before mounting the lens
Lens mounting
Dismounting the lens
Mounting or dismounting the lens while the•
camera is powered off is desirable to ensure
the stable operation of the lens.
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any•
accident, damage, or trouble caused by using
other company's lens.
The body cap protects the product from•
scratches or dust when you transport it.
Change lenses in a clean, low dust•
environment. Foreign particles inside the
body or lens of the camera can cause the
camera to malfunction.
When mounting the lens, please do not•
touch the inner part of the camera with your
finger. Dust or foreign particles inside the
camera can affect image quality or cause the
camera to malfunction.
Lens mount
connecting
point

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Preparations before shooting
Connecting the strap
Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily.

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When turning the power on/off, please set the
power switch to ON/OFF.
When you turn on the camera for the first time,
the camera may ask you to set the language
and date.
1Press [T] to select Language, and then
press [ ].
2Press [S/T/W/X] to select a language,
and then press [ ].
• The screen appears in the language
you selected.
3Press [S/T] to select Date, and then
press [ ].
4Press [S/T/W/X] to set the date, and
then press [ ].
MENU Exit ChangeOK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
MENU OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
Exit Change
MENU OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
Exit Change
Turning on the power and initialization