Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 User manual

www.samsung.com
User Manual
EK-GC100

2
About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
•
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•
Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•
Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
•
Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
www.samsung.com .
•
Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
•
Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
•
Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
•
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
•
This device supports most networks, but not 2G networks.
•
Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.
•
Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

About this manual
3
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing
in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
•
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•
The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™
Store, and Google Talk™are trademarks of Google, Inc.
•
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•
Windows Media Player®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
•
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term“High Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•
Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

4
Table of Contents
Getting started
6 Device layout
7 Buttons
8 Package contents
9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
12 Charging the battery
14 Inserting a memory card
16 Turning the device on and off
16 Adjusting the volume
16 Switching to silent mode
Camera
17 Basic functions
26 Advanced functions
37 Shooting options
45 Configuring settings for Camera
47 Cleaning the device
Basics
48 Indicator icons
49 Using the touch screen
52 Control motions
55 Notifications
56 Home screen
58 Using applications
58 Applications screen
59 Help
60 Entering text
61 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
62 Setting up accounts
63 Transferring files
65 Securing the device
66 Upgrading the device
Media
67 Gallery
70 Paper Artist
71 Photo Wizard
73 Video Player
74 Video Editor
76 Music Player
77 YouTube
78 Weather
78 Instagram
Communication
79 Contacts
82 Messaging
83 Email
85 Google Mail
86 Talk
87 ChatON
88 Google+
88 Messenger

Table of Contents
5
110 Local
111 Navigation
Settings
112 About Settings
112 Wi-Fi
113 Bluetooth
113 Data usage
114 More settings
116 Blocking mode
116 Sound
116 Display
117 Storage
117 Power
118 Battery
118 Application manager
118 Location services
118 Lock screen
119 Security
121 Language and input
123 Cloud
123 Backup and reset
124 Add account
124 Motion
125 Accessory
125 Date and time
126 Accessibility
127 Developer options
128 About device
Troubleshooting
Web & network
89 Internet
90 Chrome
92 Bluetooth
93 AllShare Play
94 Group Cast
Application & media stores
95 Play Store
96 Samsung Apps
96 S Suggest
97 Game Hub
97 Play Books
97 Play Movies
Utilities
98 S Memo
100 S Planner
102 Dropbox
102 Clock
104 Calculator
105 S Voice
106 Google
107 Voice Search
107 Task manager
108 My Files
108 Downloads
Travel & local
109 Maps

6
Getting started
Device layout
Power button
AF-assist light
Flash
Flash release
Lens
Shutter button
Zoom button
GPS antenna
Main antenna Speaker
Flap
Tripod mount
HDMI port
Microphone
Headset jack
Multipurpose
jack
Touch screen

Getting started
7
The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the voice search or take
videos.
•
Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
•
Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
Power
•
Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
•
Press and hold for 6-8 seconds to reset the device if it has
fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
•
Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
Shutter
•
In the camera application, half-press to focus on the subject.
When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
Press to take the photo.
•
On the Home screen, press and hold to turn the camera on.
Zoom
•
In the camera application, turn left or right to zoom in or out.
•
Turn to adjust the device volume.

Getting started
8
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•
Device
•
Battery
•
Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage
or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.
•
The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
•
The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
•
Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•
You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•
Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
•
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
•
Some TVs may not be compatible with the device due to differing HDMI
specifications.

Getting started
9
Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the
included battery.
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
1 Slide the latch and open the flap.
2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.
•
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
•
Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Getting started
10
3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
4 Insert the battery.
Make sure to properly align the battery’s gold-coloured contacts when inserting the
battery.
5 Replace the flap and slide the latch.

Getting started
11
Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
1 Slide the latch and open the flap.
2 Pull out the battery.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Getting started
12
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A
computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
•
When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.
•
If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
Charging with the charger
Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large
end of the charger into an electric socket.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•
The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
•
If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•
While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
•
If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.

Getting started
13
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket
while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging Fully charged
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
•
When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
•
Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
•
Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•
Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•
Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•
Decrease the backlight time.
•
Decrease the brightness of the display.
•
Deactivate the fast power-on feature.
•
Activate the automatic power off feature. (p. 117)
•
Activate the smart network feature. (p. 114)

Getting started
14
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
•
Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
•
Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
•
The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards. When inserting a
card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory
card.
•
Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
•
When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
extSdCard folder under the internal memory.
1 Slide the latch and open the flap.
2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.
3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
4 Replace the flap and slide the latch.

Getting started
15
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK .
1 Slide the latch and open the flap.
2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Replace the flap and slide the latch.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD
card
→
Erase everything .
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.

Getting started
16
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
•
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
•
Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Power off .
Adjusting the volume
Turn the Zoom button left or right to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound
volume when playing music or video.
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
•
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap .
•
Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound .

17
Camera
Basic functions
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use
Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device. (p. 67)
Tap
Camera on the Applications screen.
The device automatically shuts off when unused.
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
•
Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
Taking photos
Half-press the Shutter button to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus
frame turns green. Press the Shutter button to take the photo.
Or, tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is
in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take the photo.
Display current mode.
Tap, or tap and drag the
focus frame.
Return to the
Home screen.
Change the camera
settings.
Open Gallery to view
photos and videos.
Change the modes.
Begin taking videos.
Take photos.
Open the effects panel.

Camera
18
Taking videos
Tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .
•
The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution.
•
When using a memory card with a slow writing speed, the device may not be able
to save the video properly. It may stop recording, or recorded video frames may
become corrupted.
•
Memory cards with slowing writing speeds do not support high-resolution video.
To record high-resolution video, use memory cards with faster write speeds (micro
SDHC Class10 or higher).
•
The video frame size may appear smaller depending on video resolution and frame
rate.
•
You can take videos up to 20–25 minutes at one time.
•
If the zoom function is activated when taking videos, the device may record the
noise of the zoom operating. To decrease the zoom noise, activate the quiet zoom
feature. (p. 46)
Taking photos while taking videos
Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video.
•
Photos taken while taking a video are resized automatically, depending on the
recorded video resolution.
•
Photos taken while taking a video may be lower in quality than those taken
normally.
•
Photos taken while taking a video may look different from the moving images.
Viewing photos and videos
To view taken photos or videos, tap the image viewer. (p. 67)

Camera
19
Zooming in and out
Turn the Zoom button left or right to zoom in or out.
Zoom out Zoom in
•
The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution.
•
The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting a
video.
Taking photos with the touch focus
Focus on different areas within the same composition using the touch focus.
Tap, or tap and drag the focus frame to the subject, half-press the Shutter button to focus on
the selected area, and then press the Shutter button to take the photo.

Camera
20
Reducing device shake
Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from device
shake.
Tap
→
Expert
→
A / S / M / P , and then from the preview screen, tap
→
Camera
→
OIS
(anti-shake)
to help focus when the device is moving.
To use this feature in Camcorder mode, tap
→
Expert
→
, and then from the preview
screen, tap
→
Camcorder
→
OIS (anti-shake) .
Before correction After correction
•
The Image Stabilisation function may not function properly in the following
conditions:
–
When moving the device to follow a moving subject.
–
If the device is shaking too much.
–
When the shutter speed is slow (for example, when taking photos in low-light
conditions).
–
If the battery power is low.
–
When taking close-up photos.
•
Using this function with a tripod may blur photos because of vibration from the
OIS sensor. Deactivate this feature when using a tripod.
•
The display may be blurry if the device is hit or dropped. When this happens,
restart the device.