Samsung SMART CAMERA DV300 User manual

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Warning--stuat c-_smat cou acause to yoursef or
ljury
others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
Ths may resu t r e ecTrc SNOOKor aamage TOme camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and
liquids.
-his may cause a t re or exolos o
Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight,
Do not Jse the rash Jncose }ro) slty (closer than 1 m/3 lt/to
Deolole or SrlffNals Ify )u use me Tash toe cose to ycur suoject s
eyes, _nIs cab cause te['¢}orD.ry or DermArlerl[ eyeslgn[ aar-nage
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
F\eep youI _ camera 81 61al a( 3essorles out of the "each of sN'-ia
}Nlaren and an rns.Is. Sma i}8[[8 Yqay 3aJse cnoF, r _ DI" sel'lou8
nju% if swal owed. Mov r"£Da_sana _ccessones _- _ ypresen_
}nysioa ]angers as we
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these
materials near the camera.
Ths may 3ause _ ire or e]ectr s sn )ok
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
Th s may resu_ in eectr c snock
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
U_-, ongea exposure to 8Jrl ]NY or extreme ier@ Derail res ca
3suse oermaneN_ aamage to yoL/r cameras [rlYerNal OR O( /enIs
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Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
Dhe camera r ay }verneau wr _'nmay _Jstorrtne camera o
cause a fir÷.
If liauid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger.
and then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in
a certain area.
•/_vc d nterfer÷noe wt[ otner electronic aevloes
•Turn offthe samera wrlerh ir an aircratt. Your carT/erstcar] cause
interfere_lce With arcralt 6 ]u < ent. Fo OW a airline regJlatlons
striGturn i)ffybur carr]erawNen GireoteGD_ _lrllne Dersonne
• Turn offthe camera near qqe_lcal eaulr-r'nent. 'four camera can
interfere wtl rnealoa erJulomer_ in nosr tal8 c qeatn care
fao/t es. Follow al r÷gulat ons. DosIeo warn ngs, ana a_recrlons
frorn ned cal oersonne
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Mairltair; a n- --Jrr; of q5 str] oe?vveent s ca heraar]fJ al
}acemaKers to avolc potential irqterferenoe as reec mmenQe® D!
the nar ataetur÷r and the nc e[ enaent researcr _roup, wireless
Techno ogy Research, Ify su f/ave any r÷ason to sus )ect tna_your
3arRera is interferirhg wltn a pacemaKer or ouqer r'rleQlc _tl c]evoe
uJrn off the camera [mrnediat6 s ano contact the manu{actL_-6- ol
tne oaeemaker or me@ca device tor _ul®anca
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/_ Caution--situations Tna_cou a cause aarnage to yc _rcamera Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
o/ }ther eauiernent M sus rg TheE_ery may _'ausea fire or e ectr c snoc_
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.
/sIa ea oatTerles rr/ay eaK or corrode over TJr13e s_na cause
serous oa['rlage IO '}/OUr c_Yrler_-t
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
/aairleHi c. aamagea, or neaie8 Da_erles may cause cafire c
persona_ J{_ju_
Do qot touch the flash while it fires.
Theflast s eryno_whentredanamayDurr )ursKin
When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you
aisconnect the power to the AC charger.
Fa ing TO ao s D ['38 9SU I • "e or eleclr c s 1( b_,
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Fa ing to ao so _av "esu t in t re or electrc shoc
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and Do not use a damaged power supply cord. plug, or loose outlet
accessories, when you charge batteries.
This may cause a tire or eectr c snc s_
" USrlc_ JnaulrlorlzeG DaIIeH@8C[ _.rgers, caoles or accessories
ea_ sasse batteries tc eXDIOC9, aamage your careens or cause
i@ury. Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/-
* Sar sung Jsnot r÷sponsible 1or damage }r njJres caused Dy terminals on the battery.
unapprovea Das:eres, chargers, capes or aooessores. This may cause a tire or eectr _"snoo_
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Donotforcethecamera'spartsorapplypressuretothe
camera.
q S rTlay Csuse your car'@eri_ to qqaTUNCI OF
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adaeters and
install batteries and memory cards.
f _ou torte the ;onnec_ors "- properly connec_ c,a}es, x
xqproper} ns_al baTteriesaria memory ca_as, ! ou can aamage
DO IS. corlrlectors aria aocessor@8
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
qformat c q storea on the car_ may De aamagea or erasec
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
Ths ma_ result n e ec_rc snook or camera nalfJnct on c
cause a tire.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manJfacturer ta es no responsibil ty for an_ _ss of files or
oarT age _nat may result from cart era malfunctior or imrbror_e
use,
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.
f the cable is reversec _qayaamage your t es,
The manJfac_urer 8 no%"esDons oe Torar oss ot data
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
our camera3emts radio trequency (RF) sgnals that may nterfere
A/ITN U srqleaeo or if'r" }ro[ber }/ 3rl elaec_ eeotroRic eQu Dme
suc rl as pacemakers, nearing alas, meo cal aevlces, al s
}tner electrorq 3 Qevioes irl hor'aes or veh c es, OonsL I It1@
r'nanutact Jrers of )ur e ectron c aevlces TOsolve _ny ir/te£efence
problems you expenence, To Dreverit urlwanted rterference, use
rly 8arJ"_urqgapprovea oev ce8 or aocessor es
Use your camera in the normal position.
OIO corllacI WIIN your car-rqerlc4 S iRterrqa arlteNna
• Data transferrec Jia WLAN co_ s _DleaKeo, so avola
tr_Nst@ [19 8eFISTIVe eats in DUD C areas or or1 order1 rletworKs
• The carnef;_ ma utacturer is not is }le tot any aa_a Transferstl a_
nfrnge orl col 'rgn_s, traaemarKs, r%ellectua )roper[y aw8, }F
}uollc aecency orolnances
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Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks ot the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation,
• microSD TM microSDHO TM, and microSDXO TM are
registered trademarks ot the SD Association.
• Wi Fi®,the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi Fi logo are
registered trademarks ot the Wi Fi Alliance.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents ot this manual may
be changed without pnor notice due to upgrade of
camera functions,
• We recomrnend using your camera within the country
where you purehased.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of
this manual without prior permission,
• For Open Souree License ir/tormation, refer to the
'OpenSourcelnfo,pdf' in the provided CD ROM,
......tllne ot the bseL" iv[ant,
_earnaooul your cameras ayoui, cons ana )aslc
Tunctlon8for shoot rig.
_earnnow to caDtiJr9a DROIOana recora a vlaeo Dy
3e eoIIng a if/oae
_earnnow to se_the o tlons in Shoot ng noae
_earn now Toplay 'sac - DnoTosC"' 'aeos. ana ea'T
DROIOS orvlaeos _sc earn now to connect yoJr
3art 9r8 to your compuTeK DnOIO DrlnteB c ]- •
DV@00F/DVS059 on
_eal- to connect to w rgiess local areaResNorK8
_ANs/and use func_ons
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37
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83
107
Referto c x_onsIoconfgc e your cameras settings
GeT tormation ab }ut error messages, speeflcations
ana ma ntenance
128
134

Aa@T oriel %or moTion
Safety warningsant oreca.£ons
[ ] Camera buttons, Eorexample, [Shutter] represents me
snuKer eutTon
) Pagenumber of related informator
The order of cxlons or rnenus, )u rnusTselecttc
oerform a steo: forexamole: Select Face Detection
Normal (reoresentsSeect Face Detection an8 mer
se4eetNormal
" AnnotatDr
Subject, background, and composition
. Subject: The ma n objec] a scene, sucn as a oersor
anlms, or st _fe
. Background: The objects _roun8 me suojec_
- Composition: The comb notch ot a subiec_ an,QDacKgrounc
Pressing the shutter
• Halt pr÷ss IShutter]: Pr÷ss the shutter naltwa, aowr
• Pres 3 [Shutter] Press me snu_er s me way aown
Half-press [Shutter] Sress Shutter
Exposure (Brightness)
The a[Tqourll Df 0_ ]t that erlters your csrqlera aeter[/-)lrles Tne
exr osure. Tou car q_erme exDosur÷ oy chang ng me snu_ter
soeeq, aDer_ur_wsue. or ISO sensitivty, By alter ng me e oosur÷.
your [- /otos pv oe oarKer or ig %e
A Norma exDosJre A Over@> oosure {TOO Drlgn]
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Basictrosbbshoeting
Learn to solve cornmon problems by setting shooting options,
Tile subiect s eyes
appear red
Photos are bhrred
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes retlect lightfrom the camera flash.
• Set the flash option to _ Red-eye or___ Red-eye Fix. (p,64)
• Ifthe photo has already been captured, select ,_ Red-eye Fix inthe edit menu, (p,97)
If dust particles are present in the air,you maycapture them in photos when you use the flash,
• Turnoff the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place,
• Set ISO sensitivityoptions. (p. 66)
Blurring can occur ifyou capture photos in lowlight conditions or hold the camera incorrectly,
Use the OISfunction or hafl press [Shutter] to ensure the subject isfocused, (p, 35)
Photos are blurred
when shoo@/g at
night
Subiecte come out
too dark because of
bacHighting
As the camera triesto let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficultto hold the
camera steady long enoughto capture a clear photo and may result incamera shake,
• Select Night Shot mode, (p, 51)
• Turnon the flash. (p. 64)
• Set ISO sensitivityoptions, (p, 66)
• Use a tripod to preventyour camerafrom shaking,
When the lightsource is behindthe subject or when there is a high contrast between lightand dark
areas, the subject may appear too dark,
•Avoid shooting toward the sun.
•Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 42)
•Set the flash option to _F Fill in. (p, 64)
•Adjust the exposure. (p, 74)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option, (p. 75)
• Set the metering option to [] Spot ifa subject is in the centerdthe frame, (p,75)

quick reference
el people
Picture in Pi<tu!o rl_ode _ 45
Self Shot r_ode _ 46
©iildr< n mode _ 48
Beauty Shot mede _ 50
intelligent Por_!aitmode _ 51
Red cje,,'Red eye Fix {1op!ev<nt or eorr_ ct
r_:d e!,, _ 64
• Face Detection _ ,0
{_ (}st:>h_n_'}gphotosI}ngh}erit_
he d;'rk
• S<ene mode > SuneeL Duwn _ <9
• Nijht Shot mo:b _ 51
• Fluu,h :_pti<,ne _ 64
leo sensitivity 'Toact uet the eensitiviiy to iighO
66
Continuous, Motion ©aptu'e _- 78
of Lex_
<_(eric rnocle > ¢:;<t _ ,2
• ©lose up Shot mode _ 52
• Macu., _ 67
iSO sensitivity (t<.,adju,st the sensitivity to iigi/t,
66
• rV (to adjust exposu_(,, _ ,4
• ACB ',tocer_perleate <,reul_ect,s against bright
bacl<gr xnde) _ ,5
• Metering _ 75
• AEB (to eaptur< 3 pholos e[ the same scer_e
wit" ciiPeront cxpoeurus) _ 78
/;ho_es el sceneB/
• Scenemode> Landscape _ 42
• LivePanoramamode _ 43
effectstephetes
Magi< Frame mode _ 53
Rnny Face rr<,de _ 54
Pho!<; Fibs mode _ 55
Splii She[ mode _ 57
Artistic Brush mode _ 58
Motion Ph<,io mode _ 5!}'
irl_age AdjLlet {to adj_st Sharpness, Contrast,
or Satu_ution) _ 79
App}yit_g t:ffects to videos
• MevieFibsmode _ 56
•Optic_lImage ,%tabilizution(OiS) _ 33
VIeW n{_/lies Dy e(_ e(_ory ,_D[ [ a_/4dJ_u
...... ' g files as <p,umbr_al/s' _ 87
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Semele CON[_4}*IF_ a service c@rler _ qt

Basic funf'tions ................................................................. 13
Unpacking 14
Camera layout 15
blserting the battery and memory card 17
Chargblg the battery and turning on your camera 18
Charging t_e battery 18
@mhg cs_v'ourertr-era 18
Performing the initial setup 19
Learning icons .......... 21
Using the Home screen ............................................... 22
A<cessing t_e Homo screen ....................................... 22
hens on t_e -_omescr_een 23
Se-lng Wallpaper 25
Sebcting optbns or menus 26
Setting the display and sour/d 28
Seli,'_g rue display lyp_ .... 28
Se-l"g t_e sound 29
Capturing photos 30
/oombg ............................................................... 31
Redudng camera sha<e ¢d)lCS)..................................... 33
Tips for getting a cbarer photo 35
Exlended fur_c_ions 37
Using Basic modes 38
Usk'g the Sin,q1/\btu mode 38
Usir'g the Prog'a.'/mode 89
Using the Smal Moqe mode 40
Usir'g ,r_eMoqe mode 41
Using the Scene mode 42
Usbg "_e Uve Pa'/o_r_mamode 43
Using Scene modes 45
Using the Pictu'_ein Pctdr<_mode 45
Using the Sdf Shet mode 46
U_-,ng the C _dr<,nmode 48
Using the Jump Shet mode 48
Usir'g the Bea_,tySleetmode 50
Using ,he l*/t_lger,t Per,mr mode 51
Using the Ng_ Shot mode 51
Using b_eCbs@up Shot n-ode 52
Using Magb modes 53
Ut'g the Mag© A'ar-_cmode 53
Usir'g the %nly Fa(e mode 54
Using the Photo Aker mode 55
Usir'g the Moqe Atur noue 56
Using the Sp_ Shet mode .......................................... 57
Usir'g ,r_eA_dst(;Br,,sh merle ................................... 58
Using ,r,e MeUonPho,o mode 59

Shoc:_ingopqbns 6o
Sebeting a resolution and quaB:y 61
Se erring a ,-osoluton .................................................. 61
S_eeLng a_ im@e qu:qty 62
Using the timer' , 63
Shooting in the dark 64
R'<:vr:*_U'_gred eye 64
Usng the F'a,_/_........................................................... 64
Adjus£ng the ISO :_<_'_sWty ....................................... 66
Changing the camera's focus 67
Using tracking auto *<;cus............................................ 68
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(}0iii_ilts
Playback/Edi ir_g 83
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode 84
Starting Ph%/bqnkmode 84
View'ng phc_los 89
Raying a video 92
Editing a photo ................... 94
Resizing photos 94
Qx@pirg port'-airsautomatk ally 94
Rolating a photo 95
Applyir!g Srnart Filterc/'ects 95
Adjusting your phetes 96
Creating a print order (DPOF) 98
Viewing files on a TY' 99
Transferring files to your Windows computer 100
"a/s'orring files with Intellistudio 101
"ans'erring files r}y connecling the carne!s as a
removable dis< 103
Discer_r_ecUrgthe camera (ferWi/_dows XP) 104
Transferring flies to your Mac computer 105
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo pnnter 106
Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) .............107
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring
network settings 108
Cor!riectirlg to aWl/\lXJ ...... 108
Using the legin browser 109
Netw<:rkc:onnectien tips .... 110
Er/terir/gtext ..........................................111
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone .......... 112
Usng a smart phone as a remote shutter release .... 113
Using photo or video sharing websites ....................115
Accessing a website ....................... 115
Uploadir!g plsotesor vid_<)s.......................................115
Sending photos or videos via email 117
Changing s_maiit,ettings 117
Sending pholes or videes via email ......... 118
Uploading photos to a cloud server ..... 10
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos 121
It!stalling the pmgrar-_*<;rAuto B,q(kup or/yuur PC 121
Ser/dir/g photes or videes I:oa PC 121
View ng photos or videos on a
-Pv'Link-enabled TV ......... 123
Sending photos using Wi--Fi Direct 125
About the Wakeup on L.AN (WOL) feature 126

C0iii_ilts
Sottir_gs 128
Settings menu 129
/\ccessir!g tl'/__,seltingb m_q'/u 12,9
Sound 130
Display 130
Connectivily 181
General 132
Appendixes ...... 134
Error messages ...................................................... 135
Camera maintenance ................................................ 137
Clearfingyeur cart e,a ............................................... 137
Using or storingthe camerr_ ...................................... 188
About memory cards 139
About the batl:ery 142
Before contacting a service center 146
Camera specifications 149
Glossary 153
FCC notice 158
Declaration sentence in official languages 161
Index 163
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Basi
Le8 "naDOUI},our camera's _you[, icons, ana Dasicfunctions fo snooung.
Unpacking 14 Selecting options or menus
Camera layout 15 Setting the display aria sound
Inserting the battery and memory card ._ 1/SeKing the _,_ _y V _
Charging the battery and turning on Sett., _nesoun_
your camera 18 Capturing photos .................
3harg it lrle oaT[e_y 1_ 'L_rnirlgon the/roll[ @o_,_y ......
urrllf g oil your camera ., 1_: Zoolrllrlg
Performing the initial setup _
Learning icons ....... z l
Using the Home screen 22
/-_,IJC@SSIHU @ NOn/@ scr@el _2
OHS }[I J.(l@HOlt1@ 8C[@@ _{
..... 28
....... 29
..... JO
I_C]UL _ Ctq//l@[_s_ S[/£tF,@ IUIbl _
Tips for getting a clearer photo :_:

The following items are included in your product box,
Optional accessories
Camera AC adapter/
USB cable
Camera case A/V oab]e
Rechargeable battery Strap
User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Guide
4emon/caro Memory oar( aaaDiel
5/_ •The i ust_atlons nay differ BIghtly from the tems sslppea w _n_ )ul
product,
' The _e /s sludedinlheboxmayditte/dependngon_nemoae
- _oL sanaurcnaseoDtonalaccessonesataretale or_San_Llg
service oenteL Samsl ng is no_respon8 Dieor any )rODems
causea Dyusing unauTnorlzeaaccessories
Basicfunctions 14

Cameralayout
Before you start, familbdze yourself with your camera's parts and their functions,
POWER button
Shutter button
Flash --
AF-assist light/Timer lamp ........................
Front display --
Microphone
Front LCD button
Speaker
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery Basicfunctions 15
Internal antenna*
* Avoidcontact with the internalantenna
while using the wireless network.
(DV300F/DV305F only)
USB and A/Vport
AcceSs USB cable and A/Vcable

Statuslamp
•Blinking:Whenthecamerais
savingaphotoorvideo,beingread
byacomputerorprinter,whenthe
imageisoutotfocus,orthereisa
problemchargingthebattery(On
DV300F/DV305F,whenthecamer_
isconnectingtoWLANorsendinga
photo)
•Steady:Whenthecamerais
connectedtoacomputer,chargingthe
battery,orwhentheimageisinfocus
_" ...................Zoombutton
•InShootingmode:Zoominorout
•InPlaybackmode:Zoominonpart
otaphotoorviewfilesasthumbnails,
oradjustthevolume
Attaching the strap
Main display
Buttons
(See the table below)
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Access the Home screen,
Access options or menus.
EnterPlayback mode.
Deletefiles in Playback mode,
Basic functions Other functions
_!_ BISP Change the display option, Moveup
_ Change the macro option. Move down
_. Change the flash option. Move left
Q Change the timer option, Move right
(_ Confirmthe highlighted option or menu,
Basic functions 16

Inse£ingthebaSer7andmemorycard
Learnhowto insertthe batteryandanoptionalmemorycardintothecamera.
Push the card gently until it
disengages from the camera,
and then pull it out ofthe slot.
iii -
' Reohageable b
insert a memory card with the
gold-colored contacts facing
up.
insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up
_]__ BatteBdock /*
Slidethe lock to the rightto
releasethe battery.
Basicfunctions17

Chargingthe baSer7andturningon70urcamera
Charging the batte_%_
Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the
battery, Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera,
and then plug the other end of the US8 cable into the AC}
adapter.
Statuslamp
• Red light on: Charging
• Red light off: Fullycharged
• Red light blinking: Error
Turning on your camera
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
for the first time. (p. 19)
}:1
Press [[]], The camera turns on and irnrnediatel, accesses
Playback mode.
chargeorwork properly.
Basicfunctions 18

Pe erming theinitial setup
When you tLIm on your camera for the first time, the initial setLip screen appears, Follow the steps below to configure the camera's basic
settings.
Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press
[®}or[OK]. d Press [DISP/_] to select Home, and then press [OK].
• When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then
select a new time zone.
:; Press [_./_t_.P]to select a time zone, and then press
_J [OK] _[MENU],
3
Press [DISP/_] to select a language, andthen
press [OK].
Press [_] to select Time Zone, and then press
[®}or[OK]. •The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Basicfunctions 19