Samsung WB500 User manual

001
Instructions
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.93~94)
Take a picture. (p.20)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.95)
Check the camera’s power. If the
power is turned off, press the power
button to turn it on.
Open Windows EXPLORER and
search for [Removable Disk]. (p.96)
Getting to know your camera
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
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Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
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If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause
of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S
centre.
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Please 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.
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Keep the manual in a safe place.
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The contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without
prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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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 accepts
no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to
the use of a card reader.
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Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Apple, Mac and QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple
computer.
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Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the
United States and/or other countries.
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All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Set up the Software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera’s power
Check [Removable Disk]

002
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in ¿re,
injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer
or Samsung Camera Service centre.
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Please do not use this product in close proximity to Àammable or explosive
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
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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 ¿re or electric shock.
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Do not insert or drop metallic or inÀammable 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.
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Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of
electric shock.
DANGER WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Do not use the Àash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning
the Àash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
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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.
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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.
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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 ¿re.
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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.

003
CAUTION Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
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Leaking, overheating, or burst 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.
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Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period
of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage
the camera’s components.
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Do not ¿re the Àash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not
touch the Àash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
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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 ¿re or electric shock.
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Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear
image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
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Avoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an image.
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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.
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Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
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It is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the 20 pin
connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never connect the 20 pin
connector to USB port of a PC.
READY
RECORDING
007 Package Contents
007 Included Contents
007 Sold Separately
008 Identi¿cation of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
012 Connecting to a power source
015 Inserting the battery
015 Inserting the memory card
016 Instructions on how to use the memory
card
018 When using the camera for the ¿rst
time
019 LCD monitor indicator
020 Starting the Recording mode
020 Selecting modes
020 How to use the Auto mode
021 How to use the Program mode
021 How to use the Manual mode
021 How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image
Stabilization) mode
022 How to use the Beauty Shot mode
022 How to use the Nightscene modes
022 How to use the Scene modes
024 How to use the Movie clip mode
024
Recording HD (High De¿nition) movie clips
025 Recording the movie clip without sound
025
Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)

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Contents
PLAY
026 Things to watch out for when taking
pictures
027 Focus lock
027 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
027 POWER button
028 Shutter button
028 Zoom W/T Lever
030 Command Lever
030 How to use the Command Lever
031 Function Description / Info / Up button
032 Macro / Down button
034 Flash / Left button
036 Self-timer / Right button
038 MENU / OK button
039 Fn button
039 How to use the Fn menu
040 Fn button: Size
040 Focus Area
041 Fn button: Frame rate
041 Fn button: Metering
042 Fn button: Drive mode
043 Fn button: ISO
043 Fn button: White balance
044 Fn button: Aperture Value
044 Fn button: Shutter Speed
045 Fn button: Face Detection
047 Fn button: Movie clip frame stabiliser
047 E (Effect) button
048 E (Effect) button: Photo Style Selector
048 E (Effect) button: Image editing
048 Colour
049 Sharpness
049 Contrast
049 Saturation
050 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings
051 Command Lever
051 Flash Intensity
052 Quality
052 ACB
053 OIS (Optical image Stabilization)
053 Voice Memo
054 Voice recording
055 Recording the movie clip without voice
055 Scene mode
055 Starting play mode
055 Playing back a still image
056 Playing back a movie clip
056 Movie clip capture function
057 On camera movie trimming
057 Playing back a recorded voice
058 Playing back a voice memo
058 LCD monitor Indicator
059 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
059 Play mode button
059 Thumbnail/Digital Zoom Lever

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Contents
SETUP
061 Info / Up button
061 Play & Pause / Down button
062 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
062 Print button
062 Delete button
063 E (Effect) button: Resize
064 E (Effect) button: Rotating an image
064 E (Effect) button: Colour
065 E (Effect) button: Image editing
065 ACB
065 Red eye removal
066 Face Retouch
066 Brightness control
066 Contrast control
066 Saturation control
067 Noise effect
067 Using the remote control in play mode
068 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
069 Starting the slide show
069 Start the slide show
070 Selecting Images
070 Con¿gure slide show effects
071 Setting play interval
071 Setting Background Music
072 Playback
072 Voice memo
072 Smart Album
074 Protecting images
075 Deleting images
075 DPOF
078 Copy To Card
079 Sound menu
079 Sound
079 Volume
079 Start up Sound
079 Shutter Sound
080 Beep Sound
080 AF Sound
080 Self Portrait
081 Setup menu
081 Display
081 Language
081 Setting the Grid Line
082 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
082 Start up image
082 Display brightness
083 Quick view
083 Display Save
083 Settings
083 Formatting a memory
084 Initialisation
084 Recycle Bin
085 File name
085 Imprinting the recording date
086 Auto power off
086 Selecting video out type
087 Auto focus lamp
087 Setting the USB

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Contents
PRINT
SOFTWARE
APPENDIX
088 PictBridge
089 PictBridge: Picture Selection
089 PictBridge: Print Setting
090 PictBridge: Reset
090 Software notes
091 System requirements
091 QuickTime Player 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4.
AVC) playback Requirements
092 About the software
093 Setting up the application software
095 Starting PC mode
097 Removing the removable disk
098 Samsung Master
101 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
101 Using the USB Driver for MAC
102 Speci¿cations
104 Important notes
106 Warning indicator
107 Before contacting a service centre
109 FAQ
112 Correct Disposal of This Product
112 Correct disposal of batteries in this
product

007
Included Contents
Camera User manual,
Product warranty Camera strap Rechargeable battery AC adapter /
USB cable
Software CD
(see p.91~92)
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC/MMC
memory card (see p.17) Remote control Camera case AV cable
Package Contents
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.

008
IdentiÀcation of features
Front & Top
Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom)
POWER button
Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail)
AF sensor/
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Speaker
Mode dial
Microphone
Flash
Remote control sensor

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IdentiÀcation of features
Back
Camera status lamp
LCD monitor
Play mode /
Print button
E (Effect) button
5-function button
Fn / Delete button
Command Lever
USB / AV / DC terminal
Camera strap
Shutter button

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

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IdentiÀcation of features
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Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
– For the ¿rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1
second intervals.
– For the ¿nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly
at 0.25-second intervals.
Blinking For the ¿nal 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.
Blinking
Pressing the remote control Shutter button will
allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is
taken.
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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
another picture.
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 to a printer
The lamp blinks and turns off when the printer
is ready to print a picture.
When the printer is printing The lamp is off.
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on.
(The camera is focused on the subject)
The lamp blinks.
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
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Mode icon: Refer to page 20 for more information about the camera
mode setting.
MODE
SHOOTING
mode
Auto Program Manual DUAL IS
Beauty Shot Nightscene Scene Movie
SCENE
mode
Frame Guide Portrait Children Landscape
Close up Text Sunset Dawn
Backlight Firework Beach&Snow Self-Shot
Food Café

012
Connecting to a power source
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-10A supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
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SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpeciÀcation
Model SLB-10A
Type Lithium Ion
Capacity 1050mAh
Voltage 3.7V
Charging time
(When the camera is turned off) Approx. 150MIN
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Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-10A
Battery life
/Number of
images
Conditions
Still image
Approx. 135
MIN/
Approx. 270
shots
Using the fully charged battery, Auto
mode, 10M 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 Àash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then Powering it off for 1 minute.
Recording
time Conditions
Movie Approx. 125
MIN
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size 30fps frame rate.
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These ¿gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
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These ¿gures are measured under OIS shooting condition.
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Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
Important information about battery usage.
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When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
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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.
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Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
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Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
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During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
become warm. This is perfectly normal.

013
Connecting to a power source
Connecting 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.
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Using an AC cable:
Connect the AC adapter to the USB
cable.
It can be used as a power cable.
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Using a USB cable:
Remove the AC adapter.
You can download stored images to
your PC (p.95) or supply the power to
your camera through the USB cable.
Important information about USB cable usage.
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Use a USB cable with the correct speci¿cation.
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If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub:
connect the camera directly to the PC.
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If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
the same time: remove other device.
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Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of
computer.
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If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.

014
Connecting to a power source
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How to charge the rechargeable battery
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Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
and do not insert using force. It may cause breakage of cable
or camera.
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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.
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If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
can’t charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the
battery.
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Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged
(Using the AC adapter) Orange coloured LED is on
– If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the
camera at the same time. This is because of the low battery capacity.
Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.
– Do not use the Àash 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.

015
Insert the battery as shown.
– If the camera does not turn on
after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the battery
is inserted with the correct polarity
(+/-).
– When the battery chamber cover
is opened, do not force it. This
may cause damage to the battery
chamber cover.
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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.
Inserting the battery Inserting the memory card
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 round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

016
Instructions on how to use the memory card
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Be sure to format the memory card (see p.83) if you are using a newly
purchased memory card for the ¿rst time, if it contains data that the camera
cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
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Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or
removed.
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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.
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The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or
subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
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Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or
magnetic ¿elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
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Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature.
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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.
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Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
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During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory
card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
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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.
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Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory
card reader.
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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.
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Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
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It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g.
Àoppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
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If there is insuf¿cient 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.
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Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp
is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory
card.

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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
¿les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the
SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of
the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD 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.
Recorded
image size
Super
Fine Fine Normal 60FPS 30FPS 15FPS
Still
image
183 334 472 ---
200 362 511 ---
252 442 613 ---
252 445 619 ---
334 578 793 ---
495 814 1067 ---
1238 1673 1876 ---
* Movie
clip
----
about
8’28” about
16’46”
----
about
10’30”
about
21’08”
----about
30’24”
about
60’
---
about
65’42”
about
122’32”
about
213’48”
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The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording.
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Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
<SD (Secure Digital) memory card>
Card pins
Write protect
switch
Label

018
When using the camera for the Àrst time
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Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the ¿rst
time.
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When the camera is turned on for the ¿rst time, a menu will be displayed
in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be
displayed again after setting up the date, time and language.
Set up the date, time and language before using this camera.
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Setting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing
the Up/Down button and press the
Right button.
2. Select the desired language by pressing
the Up/Down button and press the OK
button.
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Setting 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.
Right button: Selects world time/year/ month/ day/hour/minute/
date type.
Left button: Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu
if the cursor is at the ¿rst item of the date and time
setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be
shifted to the left of its current position.
Up/Down button: Changes the value of each item.
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For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 82.
Back Set
OK
ENGLISH
한국어
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
DISPLAY
Language
Date&Time
Back Set
OK
DISPLAY
Language
Date&Time + Seoul, Tokyo
2009 / 01 / 01
13 : 00
Off

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LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions
and selections.
<Image & Full Status>
No. Description Icons Page
1Optical/Digital Zoom bar/
Digital Zoom rate x 5.0 p.28~29
2Number of available shots
remaining/Remaining time 1/00:00:00 p.17
3Memory card icon/
Internal memory icon / -
4Battery p.15
5Image Size
p.40
6Auto Focus area/Frame Rate / p.40/p.41
7Metering/Stabiliser / p.41/p.47
8Drive mode p.42
No. Description Icons Page
9ISO p.43
10 White Balance p.43~44
11 Face Detection · Self Portrait
· Blink Detection ·Smile Shot p.45~46
12 Date/Time 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 p.82
13 Saturation/Colour /
p.49/p.48
14 Contrast/Face Retouch /
p.49/p.22
15 Sharpness/Photo Style
Selector/Face Tone /
/
p.49/p.48/
p.22
16 Macro p.32~33
17 Self-timer p.36~38
18 Flash p.34~35
19
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) p.53
20 Recording mode
p.11
21 Exposure value p.30
22
Aperture Value/Shutter Speed Ź1/30 ŹF3.3 p.44
23 Compensating Flash Output p.51
24 Voice Memo/Mic. off / p.53/p.25
25 Auto Focus Frame p.40
26 Histogram p.31
27 Exposure compensation
/
Camera shake Warning / p.30/p.26
28
Manual Focus p.32
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