Samsung PL50 Instruction manual

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.
Quick Start Manual
PL50
For more information, refer to
the User Manual included on the
supplied CD-ROM.
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Health and safety informationContents
Warnings
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 1m/3
ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your
subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Health and safety
information…………………… 2
Camera layout ……………… 4
Setting up your camera …… 5
Unpacking ……………………… 5
Inserting the battery and
memory card …………………… 6
Charging the battery ……………6
Turning on your camera………… 7
Selecting options ……………… 7
Capturing photos or videos 8
Playing files ………………… 9
Transferring files to a PC
(Windows) ……………………10
Specifications ………………11
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Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters
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.
This type of damage may not be covered by your
warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very
cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or
above 40° C/104° F). Extreme temperatures can
reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and
can cause memory cards to malfunction.
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.
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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 place batteries or cameras on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Cautions
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.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,
humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage
to moving parts and internal components.
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Shutter button
2
Speaker
3
POWER button
4
Microphone
5
Flash
6
Lens/Lens cover
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AF sensor/Self-timer lamp
Camera layout
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Zoom button
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Strap eyelet
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USB / AV / DC terminal
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Mode dial
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5 function button
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Fn/Delete button
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Play mode button
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MENU button
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Camera status lamp
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LCD monitor
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Setting up your camera
Unpacking
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Optional accessories
Camera case Memory cards
A/V cable
Camera AC adapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable
battery
Strap Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
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Setting up your camera
Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery
Push gently until the card
disengages from the camera
and then pull it out of the slot.
▼ Removing the battery
3
With the gold-coloured
contacts facing up
2
With the
Samsung logo
facing down
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▼ Removing the memroy card
Before using the camera for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Indicator light
Red: Charging
Green: Fully charged
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1
Press [POWER].
The intial setup screen appears.
2
Press [t] to select Language and press
[t].
3
Press [D] or [M] to select a language and
press [o].
4
Press [D] or [M] to select Date & Time and
press [t].
5
Press [F] or [t] to select an item.
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Press [D] or [M] to change the number or
select another date format and press [o].
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In Shooting mode, press [m].
2
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an
option or menu.
Back
EV
Move
To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
To move up or down, press [D] or [M].
3
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or
menu.
Press [m] again to go back to the previous
menu.
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Turning on your camera Selecting options
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Taking a photo
1
Rotate the mode dial to a.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
A green frame means the subject in focus.
4
Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
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Recording a video
1
Rotate the mode dial to v.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
Press [Shutter].
Press [o] to pause or resume.
4
Press [Shutter] again to stop the recording.
Note
Number of photos by resolution (for 1 GB SD)
Resolution Super fine Fine Normal
3648 x 2736 182 333 471
3648 x 2432 199 361 510
3648 x 2052 251 440 611
3072 x 2304 251 444 617
2592 x 1944 333 576 791
2048 x 1536 493 812 1064
1024 x 768 1234 1668 1870
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.
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Capturing photos or videos

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Playing files
Viewing photos
1
Press [P].
2
Press [F] or [t] to scroll through files.
Press and hold to view files quickly. ▪
Viewing videos
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Press [P].
2
Press [o].
Pause
3
Use the following buttons to control playback.
[F] Scan backward
[o] Pause or resume playback
[t] Scan forward
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Transferring files to a PC (Windows)
1
Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive
and follow the onscreen instructions.
2
Connect the camera to the PC with the USB
cable.
3
Turn on the camera.
4
On your PC, select My Computer →
Removable Disk →DCIM →100SSCAM.
5
Select the files you want and drag or save them
to the PC.
Disconnecting safely (for Windows XP)
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