Samsung EC-HZ50WZBPBUS User manual

HZ50W
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera,
This manual will help you leam to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software,
Please read this manual thorough~,

001
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
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If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center.
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when
you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid
disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or
damage that may result from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to
your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the
images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the
supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note
that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of
images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change
without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Getting to Know your cameraInstructions
Setting up the application
software
Use this camera in the following order.
To use this camera with a PC,
install the application software
rst. After this has been done, the
stored images in the camera can be
moved to the PC and can be edited
by an image editing program.
Take a picture. (p. 22 )
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.
108 )
Check the camera’s power. If the
power is turned off, preset the
camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows’s EXPLORER
and search for [Removable Disk].
(p.
109 )
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]

002
Warning
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident
should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- 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 tem-
peratures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places
of extremes 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.
Danger
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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 center.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
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
center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a re
or electric shock.
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.

003
Caution Contents
READY
RECORDING
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
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.
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.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before
unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that
any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected
before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords
or cables and cause a re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the ash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually
recover at normal temperature.
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the color may differ
from the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on
the LCD monitor.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This
carries a high risk of computer malfunction.
007 System chart
007 Package Contents
007 Sold Separately
008 Identification of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
011 Bottom
011 Smart dial
012 Self-timer lamp
012 Camera Status Lamp
012 Mode icon
013 Connecting to a Power Source
016 Inserting the memory card
017 Instructions on how to use the memory
card
019 When using the camera for the first time
020 LCD monitor indicator
021 How to use the menu
022 Starting the recording mode
022 Selecting modes
023 How to use the Smart Auto mode
024 How to use the Program mode
024 How to use the Aperture. Shutter Priority
mode
025 How to use the Manual mode
025 How to use the User Setting shooting
mode
026 How to use the Nightscene modes
026 How to use the Beauty Shot mode
027 How to use the Scene modes

004
SETUP
Contents
052 Smart FR Edit
053 Face Tone
053 Face Retouch
053 Photo Size / Movie Size
054 Quality / Frame rate
054 Smart Range
055 Metering
055 Drive mode
056 Setting AEB area
056 Auto Focus type
057 Flash Intensity
057 Photo Style Selector
058 Smart Filter
059 Image Adjust
060 Image Stabilization
061 Key mapping
061 Voice Memo
062 Voice Recording
063 Setting movie recording
063 Setting user mode
064 Distortion compensation
064 Movie clip frame stabiliser
064 Smart Scene Detection
065 Sound menu
065 Sound
065 Volume
065 Beep Sound
065 Shutter sound
065 Start up sound
065 AF sound
066 Setup menu
028 How to use the Movie clip mode
029
Recording HD (High Denition) movie clips
029 Recording the movie clip without sound
030 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
031 Focus lock
031 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
031 POWER button
032 SHUTTER button
032 Zoom W/T Lever
034 Diopter adjustment lever
034 AEL/Image protection button
034 Flash pop-up button
035 Exposure compensation button
035 EVF/LCD button
036 MENU button
037 OK/AF point button
037 Info (DISP) / Up button
038 Macro / Down button
041 Flash / Left button
043 Self-timer / Right button
044 Shooting
045 How to Enable Functions Using the MENU
Button
046 White balance
048 Fine-tuning the white balance
048 ISO
049 Face Detection

005
PLAY
Contents
077 Play mode button
077 Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever
077 Smart Album
080 Info (DISP) / Up button
080 Play & Pause / OK button
081 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
081 Delete button
082 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
084 Edit
084 Resize
085 Rotating an image
085 Photo Style Selector
086 Smart Filter
087 Image Adjust
089 View
089 Starting the Multi Slide Show
089 Start the Multi Slide Show
090 Selecting Images
090 Setting play interval
091 Setting Background Music
091 Congure Multi Slide show effects
091 File Options
091 Deleting images
092 Protecting images
093 Face List Edit
093 Voice memo
094 DPOF
096 Copy To Card
097 PictBridge
066 Display
066 Setting the Grid Line
066 Function Description
066 Start up image
067 Display Bright
067 Quick view
067 Display Save
068 Settings
068 Formatting a memory
068 Initialization
068 Language
069 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
069 Time Zone
069 File name
070 Imprinting the recording date
070 Auto power off
071 Auto Focus lamp
071 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
072 HDMI Size
073 Selecting Video out type
073 Setting the USB
074 Starting play mode
074 Playing back a still image
074 Playing back a movie clip
075 Movie clip capture function
075 On camera movie trimming
075 Playing back a recorded voice
075 Playing back a voice memo
076 LCD monitor Indicator
077
Using the camera buttons to set the camera

006
SOFTWARE
Contents
098 PictBridge : Picture Selection
098 PictBridge : Print Setting
099 PictBridge : Reset
099 Important notes
101 Warning indicator
102 Before contacting a service center
104 Specifications
107 Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows)
107 For Windows users
111 Transferring files to your computer
(for Mac)
111 For Mac users
113 Using the Samsung RAW Converter
114 Correcting the exposure
115 Handling the JPEG/TIFF les as you edit
RAW les
115 Saving the RAW les into JPEG or TIFF
format
116 FAQ

007
System chart
Please make sure your package contains the contents listed below before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales
region. To buy the optional equipment listed under Sold Separately, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. The
appearance of the parts and accessories in your package may differ from the illustrations below.
Package Contents
Camera Rechargeable battery
4302-001226
AC adapter / USB cable
AD44-00143A / AD39-00165A
Neck strap (see p.10)
AD63-04525A
Lens cap / Lens cap strap (see p.10)
AD67-01588A / AD63-04527A
Software CD
(User manual included)
AD46-00343A
Quick Start Manual
AD68-05244A
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card
(see p.16)
AV cable
AD39-00146A
Battery charger
AD44-00164A
HDMI cable
AD39-00179A

008
Identication of features
Front & Top
Microphone
AF Lamp/
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Flash pop-up button
(p.34)
Built-in ash (p.34)
Speaker
Hook for neck strap (p.10)
Diopter adjustment lever (p.34)
Zoom T Lever
(Digital zoom) Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail)
Shutter button
HDMI port
USB and A/V port

009
Back
Identification of features
LCD monitor
Electronic Viewnder (EVF)
(p.36)
Play mode button
Smart dial (p.11)
EVF/LCD button
(p.35)
Video shooting button
MENU button
Mode Dial
POWER button
Fn / Delete button
Hook for neck strap
AE lock/image protection
button (p.34)
Exposure compensation
button (p.35)
OK/AF point button
(p.37)

010
Identification of features
ŶAttaching a lens cap to the camera
1. Insert the lens cap string into the
hole in the lens cap.
2. Attach the lens cap to the neck
strap.
3. Attach the lens cap as shown in
the image.
ŶAttaching the neck strap
Attach the neck strap as shown below.
Ensure that the neck strap is attached correctly, or the camera may
fall.

011
Bottom
Identification of features
Tripod socket
Battery chamber
cover lever
Push the battery chamber cover lever in the direction of the arrow to
open the battery chamber cover.
Battery holder
Battery chamber cover
Memory card slot
Battery chamber
Smart dial
ŶWhen pressing the Smart Dial
• Move UP/DOWN /LEFT/RIGHT
• Execute options in the shooting mode:
cChange the display
dChange the timer option
eChange the close-up shooting option
fChange the ash option
ŶWhen turning the Smart Dial
• Move option or menu
• Adjust the shutter speed, aperture value,
exposure value and set the automatic expo-
sure bracketing (AEB) area in the shooting
mode.
• Search les in the playback mode.

012
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
- For the rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
- For the nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on The lamp turns on and off when the camera
is ready to take a picture
After taking a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and
turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
When ash battery is charging The lamp blinks
When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC
The lamp lights up
(LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)
Transmitting Data with a PC
The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
When the USB cable is
inserted into a printer The lamp blinks
When the printer is printing The lamp blinks
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on
(The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
Identification of features
Mode icon
Refer to page 22 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Smart Auto Program
Aperture. Shutter
Priority
ICON
MODE Manual User Night
ICON
MODE Beauty Shot Scene Movie
ICON
MODE
SCENE
Frame Guide
Portrait Children Landscape
ICON
MODE Close Up Text Sunset Dawn
ICON
MODE Backlight Fireworks Beach & Snow
ICON

013
Connecting to a Power Source
SLB-11A rechargeable battery Specication
Model SLB-11A
Type Lithium lon
Capacity 1130mAh
Voltage 3.8V
C harging time Approximately 200 Minutes
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-11A supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-11A
Battery life /
Number of images Conditions
Still image Approx. 120 MIN /
Approx. 240 shots
Using the fully charged battery,
Default settings, Program mode,
Shot to shot interval: 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position between
the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
Using the ash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then powering it off for 1 minute.
Movie Approx. 120 MIN
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size
30fps frame rate
ÄThese gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s
methods.
Important information about battery usage.
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used
for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are
prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of
the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
become warm. This is perfectly normal.
ŶConnecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an
AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the
AC cable.
- Using an AC cable:
Connect the AC adapter to the USB
cable. It can be used as a power
cable.
- Using a USB cable:
Remove the AC adapter.
You can download stored images to
your PC (p.108) or supply the power to
your camera through the USB cable.

014
Connecting to a Power Source
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or
camera.
If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether
the battery is inserted correctly.
If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
won’t be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the
battery.
Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable with the correct specication.
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :
connect the camera directly to the PC.
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
the same time : remove other device.
Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of
computer.

If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output standard
(5V, 500mA), the battery may not be charged.
Charging LED of the AC charger
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange LED is off or blinking

If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on
the camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned on
because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more
than 10 minutes before using the camera.

Do not use the ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully
discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger
is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the
rechargeable battery is discharged again.
How to charge the rechargeable battery

015
Connecting to a Power Source
When using the battery, please keep the following guidelines.
Failure to do so may cause the generation of heat, fire, or
explosion.
ƔIf you nd the battery shape distorted in size, try to contact a
service center. It may present physical dangers.
ƔUse only the recommended battery charger.
ƔDo not place the product close to the re device.
ƔDo not insert the product into the microwave oven.
ƔDo not place the product inside a car during the summer.
ƔDo not place the product in a space with hot temperature and
high humidity range.
ƔDo not use the product for long time in the carpet, comforter, or
electronic mattress.
ƔDo not leave the product turned on where the air cannot be circu-
lated.
ƔBe careful about the battery slot not to be connected with
accessories like necklace, coin, key, watch, and so on.
ƔUse the 2nd Advanced Lithium Batteries with the guarantee
under the manufacturing company.
ƔDo not try to disassemble or perforate the product by using the
sharp pin.
ƔDo not give a hard pressure on the product.
ƔDo not let the product fall down from the height, or do not give a
shock to the product.
ƔDo not exposure the product to the high temperature over 60°C
(140°F) degree.
ƔDo not exposure the product to the water or humidity.
ƔBattery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
Guidelines of disposal
ƔDo not throw away the over used battery.
ƔDestruction by re is not allowed for disposal of battery.
ƔThe disposal instruction may differ depending on the nation or
the specic region. Please follow the given method of disposal.
Guideline of recharging the battery
ƔDo not recharge the battery by using the different method other
than the user manual indicates. Failure to following the right
instruction may cause the re or the explosion.

016
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
Battery
status
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge or
use spare bat-
tery)
Ä
When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot,
the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the battery (+ / -) direction is right.
- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force it. This
may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.
Connecting to a Power Source
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front label of the memory card facing toward the front
of the camera (Lens) and the card pins toward the back of the
camera (LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
Inserting the memory card

017
Instructions on how to use the memory card

If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded
data may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
e.g. hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insufcient memory available :
A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not
operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace
the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the
memory card.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.68) if you are using a
newly purchased memory card for the rst time, if it contains data
that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured
with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being
inserted or removed.

Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the
memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need
to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory
card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy
impact.

Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong
electronic or magnetic elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are
extremes in temperature.

Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into
contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card
with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the
memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card
using this camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or
memory card reader.

018
Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards.
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that
prevents image les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding
the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data
will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC
memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before
taking a picture.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
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.
Recorded
image size
Still
image
29 33 116 191 285
- - 131 215 321
- - 154 252 375
- - 199 324 479
- - 311 502 733
- - 487 779 1113
- - 716 1113 1558
- - 1640 2397 3116
Recorded
image size
Movie
clip
- 12'58'' 25'18''
- 41'31'' 01:38'30''
01:29'48'' 02:38'14'' 03:23'03''
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

019
Setting up the date, time and date type
1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press
the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by
pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right
button and press the OK button.
Left/Right button : Selects world time/year/month/day/hour/
zminute/date type.
Up/Down button : Changes the value of each item.
When using the camera for the rst time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for
the rst time.
When the camera is turned on for the rst time, a menu will be
displayed on the LCD monitor to set date, time, time zone and
language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up
the date, time, time zone and language. Set up the date, time,
time zone and language before using this camera.
Setting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press
the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press
the OK button.
Setting up the Time Zone
1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press
the Right button.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the
desired mode.
ÄFor more information about the World Time, refer to the page 69.
Back Set
Time Zone :London
Language :English
Date & Time :08/12/01
English
한국어
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Back Set
Time Zone :London
Language :English
Date & Time :2010/03/01
2010/ 03 / 01 13:00 Off
yyyy mm dd
Back DST
London
[GMT +00:00] 2010/03/01 01:00 PM
Time Zone