Samsung SL620 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual
thoroughly.
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the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory
card etc.) to the A/S centre.
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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.
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
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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change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Getting to Know your camera
Setting up the application
software
Instructions
Use this camera in the following order.
To use this camera with a PC,
install the application software
first. 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.19)
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.91)
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.92)
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]

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Warning
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.
Danger
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.

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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 when you are
using the 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.
When 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 colour may
differ from the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on
the LCD monitor.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Never 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
014 Inserting the memory card
015
Instructions on how to use the memory card
017 LCD monitor indicator
018 How to use the menu
019 Starting the recording mode
019 Selecting modes
019 How to use the Smart Auto mode
020 How to use the Auto mode
021 How to use the Program mode
021 How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image
Stabilization) mode
022 Using the Photo Help Guide mode

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Contents
038 Face Detection
040 Face Tone
040 Face Retouch
041 Image Size
041 Quality / Frame rate
042 ACB
042 Metering
043 Drive mode
043 Auto Focus type
044 Photo Style Selector
045 Image Adjust
046 OIS (Optical image Stabilization)
046 Voice Memo
047 Voice Recording
047
Recording the movie clip without voice
048 Sound menu
048 Sound
048 Volume
048 Start up sound
048 Shutter sound
048 Beep Sound
049 AF sound
049 Self Portrait
049 Setup menu
SETUP
023 How to use the Beauty Shot mode
023 How to use the Scene modes
025 How to use the Movie clip mode
025
Recording the movie clip without sound
025 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
026 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
027
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
027 POWER button
027 SHUTTER button
027 ZOOM button
029 Info (DISP) / Up button
029 Macro / Down button
031 Focus lock
031 Flash / Left button
033 Self-timer / Right button
035 MENU button
035 OK button
035 Functions
036 How to Enable Functions Using the
MENU Button
036 Exposure compensation
037 White balance
038 ISO

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049 Display
049 Language
049 Function Description
050 Start up image
050 Display Bright
050 Quick view
050 Display SAVE
051 Settings
051 Formatting a memory
051 Initialisation
052 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
052 Time Zone
052 File name
053 Imprinting the recording date
053 Auto power off
054 Auto Focus lamp
054 Selecting Video out type
055 Setting the USB
056 Starting play mode
056 Playing back a still image
056 Playing back a movie clip
057 Movie clip capture function
057 Playing back a recorded voice
058 Playing back a voice memo
PLAY
058 LCD monitor Indicator
059
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
059 Play mode button
059 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
059 Smart Album
062 Info (DISP) / Up button
062 Play & Pause / OK button
063 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
063 Delete button
064 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
066 Edit
066 Resize
067 Rotating an image
067 Photo Style Selector
068 Image Adjust
070 View
070 Starting the Multi Slide Show
070 Start the Multi Slide Show
071 Selecting Images
071 Configure Multi Slide Show effects
072 Setting play interval
072 Setting Background Music
072 File Options
072 Deleting images
Contents

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Contents
073 Protecting images
073 Voice memo
074 DPOF
076 Copy To Card
077 PictBridge
078 PictBridge : Picture Selection
078 PictBridge : Print Setting
079 PictBridge : Reset
079 Important notes
081 Warning indicator
082 Before contacting a service centre
084 Specifications
087 Software Notes
087 System Requirements
088 About the software
089 Setting up the application software
091 Starting PC mode
094 Removing the removable disk
095 Samsung Master
098 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
098 Using the USB Driver for MAC
099 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. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ
from exact appearance.
Package Contents
Camera Rechargeable battery
4302-001221
AC adapter / USB cable
AD44-00131A / AD39-00165A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A
AD63-02604A
Software CD
(see p.88)
AD46-00235A
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-03928A
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.16) Camera case AV cable
AD39-00146A

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Identification of features
Front & Top
Shutter button
Lens/ Lens cover
Flash
Power button
Self-timer lamp /
AF Lamp
Speaker
USB / AV / DC
terminal
Microphone

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

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

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Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
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 For the 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.
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 flash 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 blinks
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 page 19 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Smart Auto Auto Program DUAL IS
ICON
MODE Photo Help
Guide Beauty Shot Scene Movie
ICON
MODE
SCENE
Frame Guide
Night Portrait Children
ICON
MODE Landscape Close up Text Sunset
ICON
MODE Dawn Backlight Firework Beach&Snow
ICON

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Connecting to a Power Source
SLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification
Model SLB-10A
Type Lithium lon
Capacity 1050mAh
Voltage 3.7V
C harging time Approximately 180 Minutes
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-10A supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-10A
Battery life /
Number of images Conditions
Still image Approx. 120 MIN /
Approx. 240 shots
Using the fully charged battery, Auto
mode, 12M 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.
Movie Approx. 110 MIN
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size
30fps frame rate
ÄThese 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 camera is not in use, turn off the 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.
If you connect the AC adapter to the USB cable, you can use it
as an AC cable and recharge the spare battery with it.
- 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.91) or supply the power
to your camera through the USB
cable.

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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable with the correct specification.
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :
connect the camera directly to the PC.
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
the same time : remove other device.
Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of
computer.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.
How to charge the rechargeable battery
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 won’t
be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.
Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange colored LED is off or blinking

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.

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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
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.
Insert the battery as shown
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 back of
the camera (LCD monitor) and
the card pins toward the front of
the camera (Lens).
- Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round. Doing so
may damage the memory card
slot.
- 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 force
the battery chamber cover,
this may damage it.

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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
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.51) 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.

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Instructions on how to use the 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/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.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before
taking a picture.
When using a 1GB SD 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.
Recorded
image size Super Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS
Still
image
About 169 About 240 About 365 - -
About 196 About 270 About 411 - -
About 231 About 308 About 481 - -
About 246 About 328 About 519 - -
About 365 About 493 About 705 - -
About 548 About 680 About 759 --
About 986 About 1095 About 1232 --
*Movie
clip
--- About 14'14" About 27'59"
--- About 45'42" About 01:19'07"
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each.

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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.19
2
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.27
3
Voice Memo p.46
4
Number of available shots
remaining 00001 p.16
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.16
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
5Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon -
6 Battery p.14
7Flash p.31
8 Self-timer p.33
9 Macro p.29
10 Photo Style Selector p.44
11 Face Detection p.38
12
OIS (Optical Image
Stabilization) / Face Tone
p.46/40
13
Image Adjust / Without Sound /
Face Retouch
p.45/47
40
14 Date / Time 2009/01/01 01:00 PM p.52
15 Camera shake Warning p.26
16 Auto Focus Frame p.43
17 Drive mode p.43
18 Metering p.42
19
Image Quality / Frame Rate p.41
20 Image Size p.41
21 ISO p.38
22 White Balance p.37
23
Exposure compensation p.36

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How to use the menu
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
EV
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
ACB
1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus.
3. Use the left or right buttons to select a sub menu.
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.
Press the
UP or DOWN
button.
Functions Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait
Volume
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
EV
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
ACB
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Back Set
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Self-Portrait :On
Volume :Medium
Off
Low
Medium
High
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Self-Portrait :On
Volume :Medium
Exit Back
Functions Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Self-Portrait
Volume
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change

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Starting the recording mode
Selecting modes
You can use the Mode dial on the back of your camera to select the
correct mode.
How to use the mode dial
Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection
point.
Movie Clip mode
Smart Auto mode
Select point
Auto mode
Program mode
DUAL IS(Dual Image
Stabilization) mode
Photo Help guide mode
Beauty Shot mode
Scene mode
How to use the Smart Auto mode ( )
1. Select Smart Auto mode by using
the Mode dial.
2. The camera selects a scene
automatically. An appropriate mode
icon will appear at the top left of the
screen.
3. Press the shutter button to capture
an image.
The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings
based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not
familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the
default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a
portrait mode depending on the subject’s position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on
shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and
distance to the subject.
The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the flash is set
to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking the
shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time.
Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod mode
depending on the subject’s movement.