Samsung L830 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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Instructions Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Set up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera’s power
Check [Removable Disk]
Before connecting the camera to a PC,
via the USB cable, you will need to set
up the camera driver. Install the camera
driver that is contained in Application
software CD-ROM. (p.96)
Take a picture. (p.20)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.99)
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.99)
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.
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
When 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 centre.
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.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without
prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

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Danger Warning
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
fire, 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.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable 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 centre. Do not continue to
use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera
through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands.This could pose a risk of electric
shock.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the
flash 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 temperatures,
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 fire.
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 fire. Always use the camera
and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

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Caution Contents
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 fire or injury.
●Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
●Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
●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 fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch
the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC
Charger. 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 fire 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 flash when you capture an image.
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not
insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic
strip cards near the case.
007 System chart
008 Identification of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
012 Connecting to a Power Source
015 Inserting the memory card
016
Instructions on how to use the memory card
018 When Using the Camera for the First Time
019 LCD monitor indicator
020 Starting the recording mode
020 How to use the AUTO mode
020 How to use the PROGRAM mode
021 How to use the ASR mode
021 How to use the MANUAL mode
022 How to use the SCENE modes
022 Portrait, Night scene mode
023 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode
023 Recording the movie clip without sound
READY
RECORDING

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Contents
023 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
024 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
025 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
025 POWER button
025 SHUTTER button
025 ZOOM W / T button
027 Info / Up button
027 Macro / Down button
029 Focus lock
029 Flash / Left button
031 Self-timer / Right button
032 MENU / OK button
033 Face recognition(FR) button
034 E (Effect) button
035 E (Effect) button : Colour
036 E (Effect) button : Saturation
037 E (Effect) button : FUN
037 Pre-set focus frame
038 Composite shooting
040 Photo Frame
041 Fn button
042 Size
042 Quality / Frame rate
043 Metering
043 Drive mode
044 ISO
045 White balance
046 Exposure compensation
046 Movie Clip frame stabilizer
047 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings
047 How to use the menu
048 Sharpness
048 Contrast
048 Focus Area
049 Voice Memo
049 Voice Recording
050 Recording the movie clip without voice
051 SCENE mode
051 Sound menu
052 Sound
052 Volume
052 Start up sound
052 Shutter sound
052 Beep Sound
SETUP

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Contents
052 AF sound
053 Setup menu
054 Setup menu 1
054 File name
054 LANGUAGE
054 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
055 Imprinting the recording date
055 LCD brightness
055 Auto Focus lamp
055 Start up image
056 Setup menu 2
056 Quick view
056 Auto power off
056 LCD save
057 Selecting Video out type
058 Formatting a memory
058 Initialisation
059 Starting play mode
059 Playing back a still image
059 Playing back a movie clip
060 Movie clip capture function
060 On camera movie trimming
PLAY
061 Playing back a recorded voice
061 Playing back a voice memo
062 LCD monitor Indicator
062 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
062 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
064 Info / Up button
064 Play & Pause / Down button
065 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
065 Printer button
065 Delete button
066 E (Effect) button : Resize
067 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image
067 E (Effect) button : Colour
068 E (Effect) button : Special Colour
068 Colour Filter
069 Colour mask
070 E (Effect) button : Image editing
070 Red eye Removal
070 Brightness control
070 Contrast control
070 Saturation control
070 Noise Effect
071 Effect (E button) : FUN
071 Cartoon

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Contents
072 Preset focus frames
073 Composite image
075 Photo Frame
076 Sticker
076 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
078 Starting the slide show
078 Start the slide show
078 Selecting Images
079 Configure slide show effects
079 Setting play interval
079 Setting Background Music
080 Playback
080 Voice memo
080 Protecting images
081 Deleting images
081 DPOF
083 Copy To Card
084 PictBridge
085 PictBridge : Picture Selection
086 PictBridge : Print Setting
086 PictBridge : Reset
087 Important notes
088 Warning indicator
089 Before contacting a service centre
091 Specifications
094 Software Notes
094 System Requirements
095 About the software
096 Setting up the application software
098 Starting PC mode
101 Removing the removable disk
102 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
102 Using the USB Driver for MAC
102
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE
103 Samsung Master
106 FAQ
SOFTWARE

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System chart
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.
Software CD
(see p.94)
Camera strap
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera case
SD memory card / MMC
(see p.17)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.81)
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.84)
Computer
(see p.99)
External monitor
(see p. 57)
<Included items >
Rechargeable battery
(SLB-0937)
AV cable
AC adapter (SAC-46) /
USB cable (SUC-C2)

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Identification of features
Front & Top
Shutter button
Lens
Flash
AF sensor/Self-timer lamp
Speaker
Microphone
Power button
Mode dial

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Identification of features
Back
LCD monitor
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Camera status lamp
5-function button
Fn/Delete button
Eyelet for camera strap
Play mode/Print button
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
E (Effect) button
FR (Face Recognition) button

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Identification of features
Bottom 5 Function button
Battery holder
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover
Memory card slot
USB/AV connection terminal

To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
MENU/OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
Tripod socket

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Identification of features

Mode icon : Refer to page 20~23 for more information about the
camera mode setting.

Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking
- For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1
second intervals.
- For the final 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 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 to a printer The lamp is off
When the printer is
printing
The lamp blinks
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on
(The camera focuses on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn't focus on the subject)
MODE Dawn
Back light Fire works Beach & Snow
ICON
MODE
Scene
Children
Landscape Close-up Text Sunset
ICON
MODE Auto Program ASR Manual
ICON
MODE Portrait Night Movie Clip
-
ICON
-

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Still image Movie
Battery life
Number of
images
Recording time
L830
Approx. 100 MIN Approx. 200 shots
Approx. 90 MIN
L730
Approx. 100 MIN Approx. 200 shots
Conditions
Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode,
8M image size(L730 7M image size), Fine
image quality, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position between the
Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using
the flash on every second shot. Using the
camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it
off for 1 minute.
Conditions
Using the
fully charged
battery
640x480
image size
30fps frame
rate
Model SLB-0937
Type Lithium Ion
Capacity 900mAh
Voltage 3.7V
Charging time(When the camera is turned off) Approx. 180 MIN
Connecting to a Power Source

SLB-0937 rechargeable battery Specification
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-0937 supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-0937

These figures 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 the camera is not used, turn off the camera 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.

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Connecting to a Power Source
You can charge the rechargeable battery SLB-0937 by using the SAC-
46 KIT which consists of the AC adapter (SAC-46) and the USB cable
(SUC-C2). When the SAC-46 and SUC-C2 are combined, they can be
used as an AC cable.

Using an AC cable
: Connect the AC adapter(SAC-46) to the USB
cable. It can be used as a power cable.

Using a USB cable
: Remove the AC adapter (SAC-46).
You can download stored images to your PC
(p.98) or supply the power to your camera
through the USB cable.
Important information about USB cable usage.

Use a USB cable (SUC-C2) with the correct specification.

If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :connect
the camera directly to the PC.

the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the
same time : remove other device.

If the USB cable is connected to a port located on the front of the
PC : remove the cable and connect it to a port located on the back
of the PC.

If the USB port of the PC doesn't meet the Power output
standard(5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.

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Connecting to a Power Source

How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0937)
Charging LED

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
can't charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

Charging LED of the AC Adapter
- 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 flash 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.
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged
(Using the AC adapter) Orange coloured LED is on

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Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card

Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you
have inserted battery, please check
whether the battery is inserted with the
correct polarity (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover
is opened, do not press the battery
chamber cover by force.This may cause
damage to the battery chamber cover.

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
battery)

Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before
inserting the memory card.
- Have the front 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.

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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.
floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.

If there is insufficient memory available :
A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.
To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory
card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.

Be sure to format the memory card (see p.58) if you are using a newly
purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the
camera cannot recognise, 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 fields, 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.

Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

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- L730
Recorded image size Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 20FPS 15FPS
Still
image
67 128 188
---
80 157 223
---
95 183 269
95 183 269
---
142 269 363
---
459 710 822
---
*Movie
clip
---- About 8'48" -
---
About 9'02" - About 17'37"
--- About 36'36" - About 60'21"
Instructions on how to use the memory card
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
Write protect
switch
Label
Card pins
The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media
Cards).
The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents
image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the
bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding
the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be
cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.
When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will
be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
- L830
Recorded image size Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 20FPS 15FPS
Still
image
53 104 151
---
63 118 197 ---
76 144 223 ---
94 181 256 ---
142 264 363 ---
459 710 822 ---
*Movie
clip
---- About 8'48" -
---
About 9'02" - About 17'37"
--- About 36'36" - About 60'21"

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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.
When Using the Camera for the First Time

Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the
first time.

When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed
to set date / time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not
be displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time and language before
using this camera.
SETUP1

07/07/01

12:00
yy/mm/dd
Language 
Date&Time 
Back Set
OK
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.
RIGHT button : Selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/HOUR/ MINUTE/
DATE TYPE
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the
cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In
all other instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left
of its current position.
UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.

You can select one of 22 languages.These are listed below :
- English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese,
T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish,
Swedish, Finnish, Thai, Bahasa (Malay/ Indonesian), Arabic,
Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish.

Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be
maintained.
SETUP1
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
ENGLISHLanguage 
Date&Time 
Back Set
OK

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
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
No. Description Icons Page
7 Contrast p.48
8 Sharpness p.48
9Auto Focus Frame p.48
10 Camera shake Warning p.21
11 Date / Time 2007/07/01 01:00 PM p.54
12
Exposure compensation p.46
13 White Balance p.45
14 ISO L830 p.44
L730
15 Drive mode /
Stabiliser p.43/46
16 Metering p.43
17
Image Quality / Frame Rate p.42
18 Image
Size
L830 p.42
L730
19 Battery p.15
20
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.26
21 Voice Memo/Mic. Off p.49/50
22
Number of available shots
remaining / Remaining time
6/00:00:00 p.17
23
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
-
LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9 -
1 ) (&*
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No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode p.11
2 Color / Saturation p.35/36
3 Face Recognition p.33
4 Flash p.31
5 Self-timer p.32
6 Macro p.27