Samsung BL103 - 10.2 Mega Pixels Digital Camera Instruction manual

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Getting to know your camera
Identication of features / Contents of camera
Battery life & Number of shots (Recording time)
LCD monitor indicator
Mode dial
Taking a picture
Playing back / Deleting images
Downloading images
Specications
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Contents
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
Model No. : SAMSUNG BL103
Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgeeld 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.
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NOTE :
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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.
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CAUTION :
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
FCC notice
Getting to know your camera
 Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries
 All brand and product names appearing in this manual are
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change
without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
 Refer to the user manual included on the Software CD for more
information.
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PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software
CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF les with
Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF les, you must install
the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM.

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Getting to know your camera
DANGER
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so
may result in re, injury, electric shock or severe damage
to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance
and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or
Samsung Camera Service centre.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the
camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then
disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer
or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to
use the camera as this may cause a re or electric shock.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to ammable
or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inammable foreign
objects into the camera through access points e.g. the
memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a
re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could
pose a risk of electric shock.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use the ash in close proximity to people or
animals. Positioning the ash too close to your subject’s
eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out
of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
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Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident
should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
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There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged
use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this
be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes
to allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely
high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight
or other places of extreme variances in temperature.
Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect
the camera’s internal components and could cause a re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This
may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or
cause a re. Always use the camera and its accessories in
a well-ventilated area.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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Getting to know your camera
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid
taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera
malfunction.
Do not re the ash while it is in contact with hands or
objects. Do not touch the ash after using it continuously.
It may cause burns.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in
re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specication for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera
for a long period of time.
Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and
permanently damage the camera’s components.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Before an important event or going on a trip, you should
check the camera condition. Samsung cannot be held
responsible for camera malfunctions.
Be sure to format the memory card if you are using a
newly purchased memory for the rst time, if it contains
data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains
images captured with a different camera.
Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near a camera
case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.

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Ä Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region.
To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Identication of features / Contents of camera
Rechargeable Battery
(SNB-2512)
AD81-00879A
SD / SDHC memory card /
MMC
USB Cable
AD81-00734A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A/
AD63-02604A
Camera
AA Alkaline Batteries
AD81-00867A
Charger (SBC-N2)
AD81-00898A
AC Cord
AD81-00696A
Software CD
AD46-00199A
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-03165A
Included
items
Optional
items
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
E (Effects) button
Fn / Delete button
Play mode / Printer button
5 function button
Strap eyelet
Face Detection(FD) button
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
Power button
Speaker
Flash
AF sensor/
Self-timer lamp
USB / AV connection
terminal
Mode dial
Shutter button
Lens / Lens cover
Microphone
Camera case
AD69-01817A
AV Cable
AD81-00735A

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Battery life & Number of shots (Recording time)
 When using a 1GB SD memory, the specied shooting capacity will be
as follows. These gures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Ä The zoom button doesn't use during the movie recording.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each.
Recorded image
size
Super
Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS
Still
image
,
About 219 About 304 About 507 - -
;
About 241 About 341 About 550 - -
.
About 282 About 395 About 619 - -
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About 290 About 412 About 660 - -
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About 366 About 507 About 825 - -
About 1089 About 1458 About 2204 - -
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About 1907 About 2204 About 2419 - -
*Movie
clip
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About 14'15" About 28'02"
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About 51'32" About 01:41'47"
 SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specication
Model SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH
Capacity 25 00mAh
Voltage 1.2V x 2
C harging time Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from
the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity)
- Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)

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LCD monitor indicator
 The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
No. Description Icons
1Recording mode
2
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
3 Voice Memo / Without Sound Ï / Ç
4
Number of available shots
remaining 3
Remaining time 00:00:00
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons
5
Memory card icon / Internal
memory icon
6 Battery
7Image Size
8 Image Quality / Frame Rate
9 Metering
10 Drive mode
11 ISO
12 White Balance
13 Exposure compensation
14 Camera shake Warning
15 Auto Focus Frame
16 Saturation / Color
17 Sharpness
18 Contrast
19 Macro
20 Self-timer
21 Flash
22 Aperture Value / Shutter Speed F3.0, 1/30
23 Face Detection /
Self Portrait /
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Mode dial
 You can select a desired camera mode by using the Mode dial on the top of the camera.
AUTO
Selects this mode for quick and easy picture taking
with minimal user interaction.
PROGRAM
Selecting the program mode will congure the
camera with optimal settings. You can still manu-
ally congure all functions except the aperture
value and shutter speed.
DIS
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake
and help you get a well-exposed image in dim
conditions.
MANUAL
You can manually congure all functions with the
aperture value and shutter speed.
SCENE
Use the menu to easily congure optimal settings
for a varisty of shooting situations.
PORTRAIT
Use this menu to take a picture of a person.
MOVIE CLIP
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time.
PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Helps the user to learn the correct picture
taking method. This includes solutions for potential
problems that may occur, and enables the user to
practice shooting.

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Taking a picture
 How to take a picture
 How to record a movie
Rotate the Mode dial and select ( ´ ).
1. Turn on the camera and select
a camera mode by rotating the
mode dial.
2. Hold the camera as shown
3. Conrm the composition
4. Take a picture.
Pressing halfway down
Focus and Flash status
are checked.
Pressing fully
Image is taken
1. Conrm the composition
2. Start the recording
Press the Shutter button and the
recording starts and press the
Shutter button again to stop the
recording.

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 Deleting images
- This deletes images stored on the memory card.
1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left /
Right button and press the DELETE ( Õ ) button.
Playing back / Deleting images
2. To add images to delete, press the T
button.
- Left / Right button : Selects images
- T button : Checks for deletion
- OK button : deletes the selected
images.
3. Select the submenu values by pressing the Up / Down button
and then press the OK button.
- If [No] is selected : cancels "Delete Image".
- If [Yes] is selected : deletes the selected images.
 Playingback the images
-The last image stored on the memory is displayed.
Press the play button ( Î ).
Select an image that you want to play
back by pressing the Left/ Right button
Ä Manner mode : Pressing the play mode button for more than
3 seconds changes the buzzer and start-up
sound setting to OFF, even though you may
have set these to ON.
[Single Image] [Thumbnail Image]
Delete?
No
Yes
Comrm
OK
Delete?
No
Yes
Select Conrm
TOK
Prev Next
Select Delete
TOK

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 PC connection mode
2. Download the images
1. Install the supplied Software.
- Connect the camera and Computer
with supplied USB cable and
download the image on your
computer to save them.
Downloading images
For Windows For Macintosh
USB
Connection
Specications
PC with processor better
than Pentium III 500MHz
(Pentium III 800MHz recommended)
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
Minimum 256MB RAM
(Over 512MB recommended)
250MB of available hard disk
space (Over 1GB recommend)
1024x768 pixels, 16bit color
display compatible monitor
(24bit color display recommended)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 10.3 or later
Minimum 256MB RAM
(Over 512MB recommended)
Software
Support
Specications
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Specications
Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD
- Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel
- Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel
Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 18.9mm
(35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm)
- F No. : F3.0(W) ~ F5.6(T)
- Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 5.0X
·Play mode : 1.0X ~ 11.4X
(depends on image size)
LCD Monitor - 2.7" color TFT LCD (230,000 dots)
Focusing
- Type : TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)
- Range
Normal Macro Auto Macro
Wide 80cm ~ Infinity 10cm ~ 80cm 10cm ~ Infinity
Tele 50cm ~ 80cm 50cm ~ Infinity
Shutter - Speed 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec.
( Manual : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec.)
Exposure - Control : Program AE, Manual Exposure,
Face Detection AE
- Metering : Multi, Spot, Center-Weighted
- Compensation : ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
- ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash - Modes : Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in
flash, Slow sync, Flash off
- Range : Wide : 0.4m ~ 3.0m,
Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.5m
- Recharging Time : Approx. 4 sec
Sharpness - Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+
Color Effect -
Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Negative,
Custom Color
White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H,
Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Voice Recording - Voice Recording (max. 10 hours)
- Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Date Imprinting - Date, Date & Time, Off (user selectable)
Shooting - Still Image
·Mode : Auto, Program, Manual, DIS,
Photo Help Guide , Portrait, Scene
·Scene : Nightscene, Children, Landscape,
Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight,
Firework, Beach & Snow
·Shooting : Single, Continuous, AEB
·Self-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec., Double,
Motion Timer

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Specications
- Movie Clip
· With Audio or without Audio
(user selectable, recording time : max 2 hours)
·Size : 640x480, 320x240
·Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps
·3X Optical Zoom and Mute in Zooming
·Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during
recording, Still Image Capture
Storage - Media
·Internal memory : About 16MB flash memory
·External Memory (Optional) :
MMC card (Up to 1GB guaranteed)
SD card (Up to 2GB guaranteed)
SDHC card (Up to 8GB guaranteed)
- File Format
·Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
PictBridge 1.0
·Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)
·Audio : WAV
- Image Size
, ; . +  
3648X
2736
3648X
2432
3648X
2056
3072X
2304
2592X
1944
1920X
1080
1024X
768
- Capacity (1GB Size)
, ; . +  
Super Fine About 219 About 241 About 282 About 290 About 366 About 1089 About 1907
Fine About 304 About 341 About 395 About 412 About 507 About 1458 About 2204
Normal About 507 About 550 About 619 About 660 About 825 About 2204 About 2419
ÄThese figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and
may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
“E” Button - Effect : Color, Image Adjust (Sharpness, Contrast,
Saturation)
- Editing : Resize, Rotate, Color
Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,
Movie Clip
Interface - Digital output connector : USB 2.0
- Audio : Mono
- Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
Power Source - Primary Battery : 2x AA Alkaline
- Rechargeable battery : SNB-2512B KIT (Optional)
(2xAA Ni-MH Battery & Charger)
ÄIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region.

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Specications
Dimensions (WxHxD) - 93.1 X 61.5 X 24mm
(excluding protrusions)
Weight - Approx. 120g (without batteries and card)
Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85%
Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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.

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MEMO

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MEMO

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MEMO

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aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluyendo las interferencias que
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 :
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utiliza de acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede causar interferencia en
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interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, y se pueden determinar
apagando y encendiendo el equipo; se aconseja al usuario que intente
corregir las interferencias con una o más de las medidas siguientes:
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 :
 
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las reparaciones deben ser llevadas a cabo por su distribuidor
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Por razones de seguridad mantenga este producto y los
accesorios fuera del alcance de los niños y de los animales
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Las pilas y la cámara pueden calentarse si se usan durante un
tiempo prolongado, lo que puede dar lugar a un mal funcionamiento
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No deje esta cámara en lugares con temperaturas extremadamente
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temperaturas extremas puede afectar de manera adversa los
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provocar calentamiento y distorsionar la carcasa de la cámara
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Familiarización con su cámara fotográca

Tenga cuidado de no tocar la lente ni su tapa para evitar que
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De lo contrario, la pila puede dejar escapar electrólito corrosivo
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
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utilizando una memoria recién comprada por primera vez,
si contiene datos que la cámara no puede reconocer o si
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Las tarjetas de crédito pueden desmagnetizarse si se dejan
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