Samsung S85 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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Set up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
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 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 disappoint-
ment. 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.
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Getting to Know your cameraInstructions
Use this camera in the following order.
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.94)
Take a picture. (p.16)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.97)
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.97)
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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 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
fi r e .
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
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.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Using an AC adapter that doesn’t match with the camera specification
may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or
exclusive rechargeable battery.
ÄAvailable AC adapter :
Voltage: 3.3V, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter ( ): 2.35
After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the
camera setting set on the [Setup] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 56) are
same or not.
Contents
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RECORDING
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007 System chart
008 Identification of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom / 5 Function button
010 Self-timer lamp
010 Camera Status Lamp
011 Mode icon
011 Connecting to a Power Source
012 Inserting the memory card
013
Instructions on how to use the memory card
015 LCD monitor indicator
016 Starting the recording mode
016 How to use the Auto mode
016 How to use the Program mode
017 How to use the ASR mode
017 How to use the Manual mode
018 How to use the Scene modes
019 How to use the Portrait mode
019 How to use the Night mode
019 How to use the Movie clip mode
020 Recording the movie clip without sound
020 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
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021 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
022 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
022 POWER button
022 SHUTTER button
022 ZOOM W / T button
024 Info / Up button
024 Macro / Down button
026 Focus lock
026 Flash / Left button
028 Self-timer / Right button
030 MENU / OK button
030 E (Effect) button
031 E (Effect) button : Colour
032 E (Effect) button : Colour Mask
033 E (Effect) button : Saturation
034 E (Effect) button : FUN
034 Pre-set focus frame
035 Composite shooting
037 Photo Frame
038 Fn button
038 How to use the Fn menu
039 Size
039 Quality / Frame rate
040 Metering
Contents
040 Drive mode
042 ISO
042 White balance
043 Exposure compensation
044 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings
044 Recording
044 Sharpness
045 Contrast
045 Auto Focus type
047 Voice Memo
047 Voice Recording
048 Recording the movie clip without voice
048 SCENE mode
049 Sound menu
049 Sound
049 Volume
049 Start up sound
049 Shutter sound
050 Beep Sound
050 AF sound
050 Setup menu
051 Setup menu 1
SETUP
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051 File name
052 LANGUAGE
052 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
052 World Time
053 Imprinting the recording date
053 LCD brightness
053 Auto Focus lamp
053 Start up image
054 Setup menu 2
054 Quick view
054 Auto power off
054 LCD save
055 Selecting Video out type
056 Formatting a memory
056 Initialisation
056 Selecting a battery type
057 Starting play mode
057 Playing back a still image
057 Playing back a movie clip
058 Movie clip capture function
058 On camera movie trimming
059 Playing back a recorded voice
059 Playing back a voice memo
PLAY
57
060 LCD monitor Indicator
060 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
060 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
062 Info / Up button
062 Play & Pause / Down button
063 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
063 Printer button
063 Delete button
064 E (Effect) button : Resize
065 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image
065 E (Effect) button : Colour
066 E (Effect) button : Special Colour
066 Colour Filter
067 Colour mask
068 E (Effect) button : Image editing
068 Red eye Removal
068 Brightness control
068 Contrast control
068 Saturation control
068 Noise Effect
069 Effect (E button) : FUN
069 Cartoon
070 Preset focus frames
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071 Composite image
073 Photo Frame
074 Sticker
074 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
076 Starting the slide show
076 Start the slide show
076 Selecting Images
077 Configure slide show effects
077 Setting play interval
077 Setting Background Music
078 Playback
078 Voice memo
078 Deleting images
079 Protecting images
079 DPOF
081 Copy To Card
082 PictBridge
083 PictBridge : Picture Selection
084 PictBridge : Print Setting
084 PictBridge : Reset
085 Important notes
086 Warning indicator
087 Before contacting a service centre
089 Specifications
SOFTWARE
92
092 Software Notes
092 System Requirements
093 About the software
094 Setting up the application software
096 Starting PC mode
099 Removing the removable disk
100 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
100 Using the USB Driver for MAC
100
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE
101 Samsung Master
104 FAQ
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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.93)
Camera strapUser manual,
Product warranty
Camera case
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.12)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.79)
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.82)
Computer
(see p.97)
External monitor
(see p. 55)
AV cableUSB cable
AA Alkaline Bat-
teries
AC cord Charger (SBC-N2)
Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512)
< Included items >
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Identification of features
Mode dial
Front & Top
Self-timer lamp /
AF sensor
DC input connection port
USB / AV connection
terminal
Microphone
Speaker
Power button
Flash
Lens/ Lens cover
Shutter button
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Identification of features
5 function button
Play mode /
Printer button
Fn / Delete button
Back
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
E (Effects) button
Strap eyelet
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Memory card slot
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
Bottom / 5-function button
Battery chamber cover
Battery chamber
MENU / OK button
Tripod socket
Identification of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
- For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
- For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-sec-
ond intervals.
Blinking A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Blinking After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in
accordance with the subject’s movement.
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 focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
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Mode icon
Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.
Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source
MODE AUTO PROGRAM ASR MANUAL
ICON Š‰‚
MODE SCENE PORTRAIT NIGHT MOVIE
ICON †
MODE
SCENE
Children Landscape Close-up Text
ICON 
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks
ICON 
MODE Beach & Snow Self-shot Food Cafe
ICON „…ˆ

SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specification
Model SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH
Capacity
25 00mAh
Voltage 1.2V x 2
C harging time Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
ÄIncluded 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)
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 bat-
tery 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
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Battery
indicator ihgf
Battery
status
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery ca-
pacity (Prepare
to recharge or
use spare bat-
tery)
Low battery ca-
pacity (Prepare
to recharge or
use spare bat-
tery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge or use
spare battery)
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after
you have inserted battery, please
check whether the battery (+ / -).
- 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.
Inserting the memory card
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.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blink-
ing as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.56) if you are using a newly
purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the cam-
era 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.
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Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
Instructions on how to use the memory card
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
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 pic-
ture.
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.
Recorded image
size Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS
Still
image
Ÿ57 103 180 - -
¬68 115 206 - -
84 134 233 - -
93 158 271 - -
172 265 425 - -
558 663 742 - -
*Movie
clip
ì---
About 3'36" About 7'2"
---
About 13'18" About 25'38"
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The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
LCD monitor indicator
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode p.11
2
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
Ö/ ×-
3
Number of available
shots remaining 6 p.14
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.14
4 Voice Memo Ïp.47
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
5
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.22
6 Battery p.12
7 Image Size p.39
8
Image Quality / Frame Rate p.39
9 Metering p.40
10 Drive mode p.40
11 ISO p.42
12 White Balance p.42
13
Exposure compensation p.43
14 Date / Time 2007/08/01 01:00 PM p.52
15
Camera shake Warning p.21
16 Auto Focus Frame p.45
17
Sharpness / Without Sound / Çp.44/48
18 Contrast p.45
19 Macro p.24
20 Self-timer p.28
21 Flash p.26
22 Face Recognition p.46
23
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed F2.8, 1/30 p.17
24 Color / Saturation p.31/33
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Auto mode ( µ)
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button
down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject.
Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.
1. Insert the batteries (p.12). Insert the bat-
teries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this
camera has a 19MB internal memory, you
do not need to insert the memory card. If
the memory card is not inserted, an im-
age will be stored in the internal memory.
If the memory card is inserted, an image
will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the
camera. (If the date/time that is displayed
on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a
picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by us-
ing the LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user inter-
action.
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal
settings. You can still manually configure all
functions except the aperture value and shut-
ter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating
the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button to configure advanced
functions such as Image Size (p.39),
Quality (p.39), Metering (p.40), Drive mode
(p.40), ISO (p.42), White Balance (p.42)
and Exposure Value(p.43).
How to use the Program mode ( ¶)
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Starting the recording mode
Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode.
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-
exposed image in dim conditions.
How to use the ASR mode ( ·)
You can manually configure all functions aperture value and shutter speed.
How to use the Manual mode ( ¸)
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the
mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button and menu for the shut-
ter speed and aperture value will display.
Up / Down button : changes aperture value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.
3. Press the Fn button twice and take an im-
age.
Things to watch out for using the ASR mode
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR
mode.
2. If the lighting condition is brighter than
fluorescent lighting conditions, the ASR will
not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than in
fluorescent lighting conditions, camera
shake warning indicator ( Ã) will display.
For best results only take pictures in situ-
ations where the camera shake warning
indicator ( Ã) is not displayed.
4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed
to achieve a better result.
6. As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a
little longer for the camera to process and save the
images.
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Starting the recording mode
Use the menu to easily configure optimal set-
tings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the
Mode dial. (p.48)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD moni-
tor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an im-
age.
How to use the Scene modes ( ) The scene modes are listed below.
[Children] (
) : To take a picture of fast moving objects,
for example, children.
[Landscape] (
) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close Up] (
) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as
plants and insects.
[Text] (
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
[Sunset] (
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] (
) : Daybreak scenes.
[Backlight] (
) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[Firework] (
) : Firework scenes.
[Beach & Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
[Self Shot] (
„) : Use when the photographer would also like to
appear in the image.
[Food] (
…) : For taking delicious looking food.
[Cafe] (
ˆ) : For taking pictures in cafes and restaurants.
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Portrait mode ( )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture
with people's face.
Select Face mode using mode dial.
How to use the Night mode ( )
This mode helps to get a well-exposed pictures
in the night time and darkness.
Select Night mode using mode dial.
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time
of the memory capacity allows.
1. Select the Movie clip mode by rotating the
Mode dial. ( The Movie clip mode icon and
available recording time will display on the
LCD monitor.).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the shutter button once and movie
clips are recorded for as long as the avail-
able recording time allows. Movie clips
will still be recorded if the shutter button
is released. If you wish to stop recording,
press the shutter button again.
ÄImage size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- Movie clip file type : AVI (MJPEG)
- Frame Rate : 30FPS, 15FPS (Selectable)
How to use the Movie clip mode ( ´)
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