Samsung SL720 - Digital Camera - Compact Instruction manual

For more information, refer to
the User Manual included on the
supplied CD-ROM.
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.
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For more information, refer to
the User Manual included on the
supplied CD-ROM.
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.
ENGI SPA

Contents
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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Health and safety information
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.
Contents
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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Health and safety information
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.

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.
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.
•
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.
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.
•
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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Camera layout
• Shutter button
8 POWER button
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8 Speaker
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e Microphone
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(+) AF-assist light/timer lamp
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Q) Lens
" USB, NV, and HOMI port
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o Battery chamber cover
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{O Flash
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e Zoom button
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4D Mode dial
~ Navigation button/OK button
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• Function button
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e Playback button
....... ..•...... . .......••.•...•
e MENU button
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~ Status lamp
• Tripod mount
«;) Display
Camera layout
• Shutter button
8 POWER button
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8 Speaker
.. . ........•......•...••...
e Microphone
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(+) AF-assist light/timer lamp
...........................
Q) Lens
" USB, NV, and HOMI port
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o Battery chamber cover
........ -....... - ......•.........• -, .••......
{O Flash
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e Zoom button
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4D Mode dial
~ Navigation button/OK button
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• Function button
. .....•......• ...••........ . ........••
e Playback button
....... ..•...... . .......••.•...•
e MENU button
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~ Status lamp
• Tripod mount
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Setting up your camera
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Unpacking
Camera AC adapter/USB cable
(AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00172A)
Optional accessories
Camera case
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Rechargeable battery
(4302-001221 )
AN cable
(AD39-00163A)
Strap
(Silver: AD63-02596N
Black: AD63-02604A)
Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
(AD46-00261 A )
Ouick Start Manual
(AD68-04166A)
Memory cards
Sold as a set
HOMI cable/HOMI adapter
(AD39-00160A)/(AD59-00171 A)
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Setting up your camera
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Unpacking
Camera AC adapter/USB cable
(AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00172A)
Optional accessories
Camera case
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Rechargeable battery
(4302-001221 )
AN cable
(AD39-00163A)
Strap
(Silver: AD63-02596N
Black: AD63-02604A)
Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
(AD46-00261 A )
Ouick Start Manual
(AD68-04166A)
Memory cards
Sold as a set
HOMI cable/HOMI adapter
(AD39-00160A)/(AD59-00171 A)
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Setting up your camera
Inserting the battery and memory card ~
Charging the battery
2With the 3With the gold-colored
Samsung logo contacts facing up
facing down
Indicator light
• Red: Charging
• Green: Fully charged
Push gently until the card
disengages from the camera
and then pull it out of the slot.
~ Removing the memory card
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~ Removing the battery
Setting up your camera
Inserting the battery and memory card ~
Charging the battery
2With the 3With the gold-colored
Samsung logo contacts facing up
facing down
Indicator light
• Red: Charging
• Green: Fully charged
Push gently until the card
disengages from the camera
and then pull it out of the slot.
~ Removing the memory card
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1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an
option or menu.
• To move left or right, press [~] or [0].
• To move up or down, press [D1SP] or [~].
3 Press [OK] to confirm the highlighted option
or menu.
• Press [MENU] again to go back to the previous
menu.
Language
Date &Time
1 Press [POWER].
• The intial setup screen appears.
2 Press [0] to select Language and press [0]·
3 Press [DISP] or [~] to select a language and
press [OK].
4 Press [DISP] or [~] to select Date & Time and
press [0].
5 Press [~] or [0] to select an item.
6 Press [DISP] or [~] to change the number or
select another date format and press [OK].
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1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an
option or menu.
• To move left or right, press [~] or [0].
• To move up or down, press [D1SP] or [~].
3 Press [OK] to confirm the highlighted option
or menu.
• Press [MENU] again to go back to the previous
menu.
Language
Date &Time
1 Press [POWER].
• The intial setup screen appears.
2 Press [0] to select Language and press [0]·
3 Press [DISP] or [~] to select a language and
press [OK].
4 Press [DISP] or [~] to select Date & Time and
press [0].
5 Press [~] or [0] to select an item.
6 Press [DISP] or [~] to change the number or
select another date format and press [OK].
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Capturing photos or videos
Taking aphoto Recording avideo
4 Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
1 Rotate the mode dial to mIm).
2.
Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
• A green frame means the subject in focus.
1 Rotate the mode dial to ~ii.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter].
• Press [OK] to pause or resume.
4 Press [Shutter] again to stop the recording.
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Resolution
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Capturing photos or videos
Taking aphoto Recording avideo
4 Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
1 Rotate the mode dial to mIm).
2.
Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
• A green frame means the subject in focus.
1 Rotate the mode dial to ~ii.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter].
• Press [OK] to pause or resume.
4 Press [Shutter] again to stop the recording.
Normal•Super fine. Fine
Resolution
12M •4000 x' 3000 • 142 274 389
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3M 2048 X1536 511 774 1,028
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Playing files
Viewing photos
1 Press [EJ]·
2 Press [~] or [0] to scroll through files.
• Press and hold to view files quickly.
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1 Press [[El].
2 Press [OK].
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Pause or resume playback
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Playing files
Viewing photos
1 Press [EJ]·
2 Press [~] or [0] to scroll through files.
• Press and hold to view files quickly.
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Viewing videos
1 Press [[El].
2 Press [OK].
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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 -+ 100PHOTO.
5 Select the files you want and drag or save them
to the PC.
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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 -+ 100PHOTO.
5 Select the files you want and drag or save them
to the PC.
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