Samsung SL50 User manual

User Manual
SL50
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will help you learn to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software.
Please read this manual thoroughly.

001
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
åPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual
thoroughly.
åIf you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the
cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, memory card
etc.) to an Authorised Service center.
åPlease 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.
åKeep this manual in a safe place.
å
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.
åThe contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change
without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
ÄMicrosoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
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trademarks in the United States and/or other countries.
ÄAll brand and product names appearing in this manual are
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
ÄFor Open Source License information, refer to the
"OpenSourceInfo.pdf" in the provided CD-ROM.
Getting to know your cameraInstructions
Setting up the applica-
tion software
Use this camera in the following order.
To use this camera with a PC,
install the application software
rst. After this has been done, the
stored images in the camera can be
moved to the PC and can be edited
by an image editing program. (p.89)
Take a picture. (p.21)
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.89)
Check the camera’s power. If the
power is turned off, preset the
camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows Explorer and
search for [Removable Disk].
(p.90)
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's
power
Check [Removable Disk]

002
Warning
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
å Do not use the ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause
eyesight damage.
åFor 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.
åBattery 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.
åDo 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 re.
å
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 re. Always
use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area.
Danger
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
åDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in re, 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 center.
å Please do not use this product in close proximity to ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
åShould 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
center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a re
or electric shock.
å Do not insert or drop metallic or inammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and
battery chamber. This may cause a re or electric shock.
åDo not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk
of electric shock.

003
Caution
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
å Leaking, overheating or damaged battery could result in re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specication for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
åRemove 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.
å Do not re the ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
åDo not move the camera while it is switched on if you are using
the AC adapter. 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 re or electric shock.
åTake care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
å Avoid obstructing the lens or the ash when you capture an image.
åWhen using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually
recover at normal temperature.
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the color may differ
from the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on
the LCD monitor.
åCredit cards may be demagnetized if left near the case. Avoid
leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.
åNever connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This
carries a high risk of computer malfunction.
Contents
READY
RECORDING
007 System chart
007 Package Contents
007 Sold Separately
008 Identification of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
011 Self-timer lamp
011 Camera Status Lamp
011 Mode icon
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 How to use the menu
021 Starting the recording mode
021 Selecting modes
021 How to use the Smart Auto mode
023 How to use the Program mode
023 How to use the DIS mode
024 Using the Photo Help Guide mode
025 How to use the Scene modes

004
SETUP
Contents
026 How to use the Movie mode
027 Recording the movie clip without sound
027 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
028 Things to watch out for when taking
pictures
029 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
029 POWER button
029 SHUTTER button
029 ZOOM button
031 Info(DISP) / Up button
031 Macro / Down button
033 Focus lock
033 Flash / Left button
035 Self-timer / Right button
037 MENU button
037 OK button
037 Shooting
038 How to enable functions using the MENU
button
038 Photo Size / Movie Size
039 Quality / Frame rate
039 Exposure compensation
040 ISO
040 White balance
041 Face Detection
043 Face Tone
043 Face Retouch
044 Auto Focus type
044 Metering
045 Photo Style Selector
046 Image Adjust
047 ACB
047 Drive mode
048 Voice Memo
048 Voice Recording
049 Recording the movie clip without voice
050 Sound
050 Volume
050 Start up sound
050 Shutter sound
050 Beep sound
051 AF sound
051 Display
051 Language
051 Function Description
052 Start up image
052 Display Brightness
052 Quick View
052 Display Save
053 Settings
053 Formatting the memory
053 Initialization
054 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
054 Time Zone

005
PLAY
Contents
054 File name
055 Imprinting the recording date
055 Auto power off
056 Auto Focus lamp
056 Selecting Video out type
057 Setting the USB
058 Starting play mode
058 Playing back a still image
058 Playing back a movie clip
059 Movie clip capture function
059 Playing back a recorded voice
059 Playing back a voice memo
060 LCD monitor Indicator
061 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
061 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
061 Smart Album
063 Info (DISP) / Up button
063 Play & Pause / OK button
064 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
064 Delete button
065 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
067 Edit
067 Resize
068 Rotating an image
068 Photo Style Selector
069 Image Adjust
071 Starting the Multi Slide Show
071 Start the Multi Slide Show
071 Selecting Images
072 Congure Multi Slide show effects
072 Setting play interval
072 Setting Background Music
073 File Options
073 Deleting images
073 Protecting images
074 Voice memo
075 DPOF
077 Copy to Card
078 PictBridge
079 PictBridge : Picture Selection
079 PictBridge : Print Setting
080 PictBridge : Reset
080 Important notes
082 Warning indicator
083 Before contacting a service center
085 Specifications

006
SOFTWARE
Contents
088 Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows)
088 For Windows users
092 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)
092 For Mac users
094 FAQ

007
Package Contents
Camera Rechargeable battery
(AD43-00194A)
AC adapter (AD44-00143A) /
USB cable (AD39-00165A)
Camera strap
(Black : AD63-02604A/
Silver : AD63-02596A)
Software CD
(User manual included)
(AD46-00301A)
Quick Start Manual
(AD68-04630A)
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card
(see p.17) Camera case AV cable (AD39-00146A)
Battery charger
(AD44-00164A)
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the
equipment contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from
exact appearance.
System chart

008
Identication of features
Front & Top
Flash
Lens/ Lens cover
AF sensor /
Self-timer lamp
Shutter button
POWER button
Microphone
Speaker

009
Back
Identification of features
Camera status lamp
LCD monitor
Play mode button
Fn / Delete button
5 function button
MENU button
USB / AV / DC terminal
Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom
Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail
Strap eyelet

010
Bottom
Identification of features
5 Function button
Information / Up button
Macro / Down button
Self-timer /
Right button
Flash /
Left button
OK / Play & Pause button
Battery holderBattery chamber cover
Battery chamber
Memory card slot
Tripod socket

011
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
- For the rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
- For the nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25 seconds intervals.
Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25 seconds 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 ash battery is charging The lamp blinks
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 into 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)
Identification of features
Mode icon
Refer to p.21 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Smart Auto Program DIS Photo Help
Guide
ICON
MODE Scene Movie
ICON
MODE
SCENE
Beauty Shot Frame Guide Night Portrait
ICON
MODE Children Landscape Close up Text
ICON
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks
ICON
MODE Beach&Snow
ICON

012
Connecting to a Power Source
Ê BP70A rechargeable battery Specication
Model BP70A
Type Lithium lon
Capacity 740mAh
Voltage 3.7V
C harging time Approximately 150 Minutes
You should use the rechargeable battery BP70A supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
ÊNumber of images and battery life: Using the BP70A
Battery life /
Number of images Conditions
Still image Approx. 105 MIN /
Approx. 210 shots
Using the fully charged battery, Default
settings, Program mode, Shot to shot
interval: 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position between
the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
Using the ash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then powering it off for 1 minute.
Movie Approx. 105 MIN
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size
30fps frame rate
Ä These gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s
methods.
Important information about battery usage.
å
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
å
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.
å
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of
the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
åBatteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
å
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
become warm. This is perfectly normal.
ÊConnecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an
AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the
AC cable.
- Using an AC cable
: Connect the AC adapter to the USB
cable. It can be used as a power
cable.
- Using a USB cable
: Remove the AC adapter.
You can download stored images
to your PC (p.89) or supply the
power to your camera through the
USB cable.

013
Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage.
å
Use a USB cable with the correct specication.
å
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :
connect the camera directly to the PC.
å
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
the same time : remove other device.
å
Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of
computer.
å
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the battery may not be charged.
ÊHow to charge the rechargeable battery
å
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or
camera.
å
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.
å
If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
won’t be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the
battery.
ÊCharging LED of the AC charger
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange LED is off or blinking
åIf 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.
å Do not use the ash 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.

014
Connecting to a Power Source
When using the battery, please keep the following
guidelines. Failure to do so may cause the generation of
heat, re or explosion
å If you nd the battery shape distorted in size, try to contact a
service center. It may present physical dangers.
åUse only the recommended battery charger.
å Do not place the product close to the re device.
åDo not insert the product into the microwave oven.
åDo not place the product inside a car during the summer.
åDo not place the product in a space with hot temperature and
high humidity range.
åDo not use the product for long time on the carpet, comforter or
electronic mattress.
åDo not leave the product turned on where the air cannot be
circulated.
åBe careful about the battery slot not to be connected with
accessories like necklace, coin, key, watch and so on.
åUse only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries.
åDo not try to disassemble or perforate the product by using a
sharp pin.
åDo not apply pressure to the product.
åDo not let the product fall down from the height, or do not give a
shock to the product.
åDo not exposure the product to the high temperature over 60℃
(140℉) degree.
åDo not exposure the product to the water or humidity.
åBattery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
Guidelines of disposal
åDo not throw away the over used battery.
å Destruction by re is not allowed for disposal of battery.
åThe disposal instruction may differ depending on the nation or
the specic region. Please follow the given method of disposal.
Guideline of recharging the battery
åDo not recharge the battery by using the different method other
than the user manual indicates. Failure to follow the correct
procedure may result in re or explosion.

015
Connecting to a power source
Ê
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)
ÄWhen using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot,
the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
ÊInsert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on
after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the
battery (+ / -) direction is right.
- When the battery chamber
cover is open do not force the
battery chamber cover,
this may damage it.
Inserting the memory card
Ê
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power
before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front label 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 around.
Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.

016
Instructions on how to use the memory card
åIf 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.
åSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
å
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as backup e.g.
hard disks, CD etc.
å If there is insufcient memory available :
A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not
operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace
the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the
memory card.
åDon't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data on the memory card.
åBe sure to format the memory card (see p.53) if you are using a
newly purchased memory card for the rst time, if it contains data
that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured
with a different camera.
åTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being
inserted or removed.
åRepeated 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.
åThe memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy
impact.
åDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong
electronic or magnetic elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV
receivers.
åPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are
extremes in temperature.
åDo 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.
åPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
åDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the
memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
åDo not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card
before using this camera.
åDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or
memory card reader.

017
Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards.
åThe SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that
prevents image les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding
the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data
will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC
memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
åSlide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before
taking a picture.
When using a 1GB SD memory, the specied shooting capacity will be
as follows. These gures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
åThe zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
åThe recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
åYou can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each.
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
Recorded image
size Super Fine
Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS
Still
image
About 182 About 334 About 471 - -
About 200 About 361 About 510 - -
About 252 About 441 About 611 - -
About 252 About 444 About 618 - -
About 334 About 577 About 792 - -
About 494 About 813 About 1065 - -
About 1236 About 1670 About 1872 - -
Movie
clip
- - - About 9'54" About 18'58"
- - - About 26'24" About 49'23"

018
ÊSetting 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.
Left/Right button : Selects world time/year/month/day/hour/
minute/date type.
Up/Down button : Changes the value of each item.
When using the camera for the rst time
ÊCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for
the rst time.
Ê When the camera is turned on for the rst time, a menu will be
displayed on the LCD monitor to set date, time, time zone and
language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up
the date, time, time zone and language. Set up the date, time,
time zone and language before using this camera.
ÊSetting 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.
ÊSetting up the Time Zone
1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press
the Right button.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the
desired mode.
ÄFor more information about the World Time, refer to the p.54.
Back DST
London
[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 12:00 PM
Time Zone
Back Set
Date & Time :London
Language :English
Time Zone :08/12/01
English
한국어
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Back Set
Date & Time :10/01/01
Language :English
Time Zone :London
2010 / 01 / 01 12:00 Off
yyyy mm dd

019
ÊThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
LCD monitor indicator
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode p.21
2 Voice Memo p.48
3
Number of available shots
remaining 00001 p.17
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.17
4Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon -
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
5 Battery p.15
6
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.29
7 Photo Size / Movie Size p.38
8Image Quality /
Frame Rate p.39
9 Metering p.44
10 Flash p.33
11 Self-timer /
Drive mode
p.36/
47
12 Macro p.31
13
Face Detection · Self-Portrait
· Smile Shot · Blink Detection
p.41
14 Date / Time 2010/01/01 12:00 PM p.54
15 Camera shake warning p.28
16 Auto Focus Frame p.44
17 Image adjust p.46
18 Photo Style Selector p.45
19 ISO / Face Retouch /
Without voice
p.40/43
49
20 White Balance /
Face Tone
p.40/
43
21 Exposure compensation p.39
22 Aperture Value /
Shutter Speed -