Samsung SAMSUNG SH100 User manual

This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
Settings
Appendixes
Index
User Manual
SH100
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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.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can
cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or
cause a fire.
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger,
and then contact a Samsung service center.
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and
liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these
materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

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Health and safety information
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in
a certain area.
• Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
• Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations
and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
• Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can
interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions
from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between this
camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference,
as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent
research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have
any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with
a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera
immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical device for guidance.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera
or other equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause
serious damage to your camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or
personal injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and
accessories.
• Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories
can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause
injury.
• Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by
unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

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Health and safety information
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.
These may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/-
terminals on the battery.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and
install batteries and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or
improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause
a fire.

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Health and safety information
Data transference and your responsibilities
• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid
transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that
infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or
public decency ordnances.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
You must plug the end of the USB cable with the indicator light
(S) into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment,
such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and
other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use
only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

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Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
• microSD™, microSDHC™ are registered trademarks of
the SD Association.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
• We recommend using your camera within the country
where you purchase it.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of
this manual without prior permission.
• For Open Source License information, refer to the
‘OpenSourceInfo.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions 14
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 35
Learn how to capture a photo, record a video, and
voice memo by selecting a mode.
Shooting options 52
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 80
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
or TV.
Wireless network 107
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings 127
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 133
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.
() Page number of related information
The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example:
Touch
m Photo Size (represents Touch m , and then touch Photo Size).
*Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
AF Auto Focus
AP Access Point
DIS Digital Image Stabilization
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
ISO International Organization for Standardization
WB White Balance

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Pressing the shutter
• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject and background
Composition
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual

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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Red eye is caused by the eyes reflecting light from the camera flash.
• Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 57)
• If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97)
Photos have dust
spots.
If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
• Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 59)
Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if you capturing photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 33)
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.
• Select Night Shot mode. (p. 39)
• Turn on the flash. (p. 57)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 59)
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark
areas, the subject may appear too dark.
• Avoid shooting toward the sun.
• Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 38)
• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 57)
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 68)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 69)
• Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 69)

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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• Beauty Shot mode
f
39
• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
f
57
• Face Detection
f
63
Capturing photos at night or in the
dark
• Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn
f
38
• Night Shot mode
f
39
• Flash options
f
57
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
59
Capturing action photos
• Continuous, Motion Capture
f
72
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
59
• EV (to adjust exposure)
f
68
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
f
69
• Metering
f
69
• AEB (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different
exposures)
f
72
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
flowers
• Scene mode > Text
f
38
• Close Up mode
f
38
• Macro
f
60
Applying effects to photos
• Object Highlight mode
f
44
• Magic Frame shot mode
f
45
• Photo Filter mode
f
45
• Vignetting mode
f
48
• Smart Filter effects
f
73
• Image Adjust (to adjust Saturation, Sharpness, or
Contrast)
f
76
Applying effects to videos
• Movie Filter mode
f
47
• Vignetting mode
f
48
• Palette Effect Shot mode
f
49
Reducing camera shake
• Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
f
32
• Viewing files by category in
Smart album
f
84
• Viewing files in 3D view
f
85
• Viewing files as thumbnails
f
86
• Deleting files on the memory
card
f
87
• Viewing files as a slide show
f
89
• Viewing files on a TV
f
98
• Connecting your camera to a
computer
f
99
• Sending photos via email
f
111
• Using photo or video sharing
websites
f
115
• Adjusting sound and volume
f
129
• Adjusting the brightness of
the display
f
130
• Changing the display
language
f
131
• Setting the date and time
f
131
• Before contacting a service
center
f
143