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ST550
Health and safety information
tꢀDo not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
tꢀAvoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
tꢀAvoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
tꢀPrevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
tꢀRemove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
tꢀProtect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
beaches or in other similar areas.
tꢀPrevent 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.
tꢀProtect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling,
and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
tꢀTurn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
card.
tꢀExercise 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.
tꢀDo not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
or pressure.
tꢀDo not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
tꢀDo not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
tꢀNever use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
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Health and safety information
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Protect your camera’s lens
tꢀDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
tꢀProtect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
Important usage information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
tꢀOvercharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
tꢀOver time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
recharged before use.
tꢀDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
tꢀUse batteries only for their intended purpose.
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Organisation of the user manual
©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD.
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera
functions.
Copyright information
tꢀMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
tꢀMac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
tꢀHDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition
Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.
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Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Shooting mode
Smart Auto
Auto
Indication
S
Icon
Function
Additional information
a
Safety warnings and precautions
Program
Scene
p
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter]
(represents the shutter button)
[
(
]
)
s
d
DUAL IS
Movie
Page number of related information
v
The order of options or menus you must select to perform
a step; for example: Select
>
(represents Select
>
, and then
)
Shooting mode icons
*
Annotation
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The smode may not support functions
for all scenes.
e.g.)
Abbreviations used in this manual
Available in the
Program, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes
Abbreviation
ACB
AEB
Definition
Auto Contrast Balance
Auto Exposure Bracket
Auto Focus
AF
DIS
Digital Image Stabilisation
Digital Print Order Format
Exposure Value
DPOF
EV
OIS
Optical Image Stabilisation
White Balance
WB
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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Exposure (Brightness)
tꢀHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
tꢀPress [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Half-press [Shutter]
Press [Shutter]
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
Subject, background, and composition
tꢀSubject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
tꢀBackground: the objects around the subject
tꢀComposition: the combination of a subject and background
Subject
Composition
Background
6
Common questions
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes
appear red.
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
tꢀ Set the flash option to
Red-eye or
Red-eye Fix. (p. 44)
tꢀ If the photo has already been taken, select
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 76)
Photos have dust spots.
Photos are blurred.
Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.
tꢀ Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.
tꢀ Use the
d
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.
This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.
tꢀ Select
Night in the
s
tꢀ Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark
areas, the subject may come out shaded.
tꢀ Avoid shooting in front of the sun.
tꢀ Select
Backlight in the
s
tꢀ Set the metering option to
7
Quick reference
Taking photos of people
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
tꢀ Viewing files by category in
f
tꢀ
tꢀ Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
s
mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children
tꢀ ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
f
tꢀ Deleting all files on the
tꢀ EV (to adjust exposure)
f
f
f
tꢀ ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds) 54
tꢀ Viewing files as a slide show
tꢀ Face Detection
f
f
f
tꢀ Metering
tꢀ Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
f
f
tꢀ AEB (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different
exposures) 58
Taking photos at night or in the dark
tꢀ Connecting your camera to a
computer 80
f
f
tꢀ
s
mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks
f
tꢀ Adjusting sound and volume
Applying a different effect
f
tꢀ Flash options
f
tꢀ Changing the display
language 90
tꢀ ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
f
tꢀ Photo styles (to apply tones)
f
tꢀ Adjusting the brightness of
tꢀ Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or
contrast) 60
f
Taking action photos
f
tꢀ Setting the date and time
f
tꢀ Continuous, Motion Capture
f
tꢀ Formatting the memory card
Reducing camera shake
f
tꢀ Troubleshooting
f
tꢀ Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
f
Taking photos of text, insects, or
flowers
tꢀ
d
mode
f
tꢀ
tꢀ Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro (to take close-up
photos) 46
s
mode > Close Up, Text
f
f
tꢀ White Balance (to change the colour tone)
f
8
Contents
10
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Optional accessories
Camera
AC adapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable battery
Camera case
Memory card
(microSDTM
)
Sold as a set
A/V cable
Strap
User Manual CD-ROM
HDMI cable/
Remote control
HDMI adapter
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Quick Start Manual
Basic functions 12
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Shutter button
Flash
POWER button
AF-assist light/
timer lamp
Front display
Lens
Speaker
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Tripod mount
USB, A/V, and HDMI port
Accepts USB cable, A/V cable,
or HDMI adapter
Basic functions 13
Camera layout
Status lamp
tꢀBlinking: When saving a photo or video, being
read by a computer or printer, or out of focus
tꢀSteady: When connecting to a computer or in
focus
Microphone
Zoom button
tꢀZoom in or out
tꢀZoom in on part of a photo or
view files as thumbnails
Main display
*
* Referred to “Touch screen”
in this manual
Playback button
Basic functions 14
Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Photo styles
A
Display type
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Internal memory
tꢀ
: Motion recognition
l
tꢀ M: Shooting options and
settings menu
Memory card inserted
Image setting options
tꢀ : Exposure value
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
: Charging needed
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: White balance
: ISO speed
: Face tone
B
A. Status icons
tꢀ : Face retouch
Zoom ratio
Icon
Description
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: Focus area option
Voice memo
: Face detection option
: Photo resolution
: Video resolution
: Photo quality
Shooting mode
p
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Aperture and shutter speed
Photo resolution
f
Video resolution
Option set 1 (of 3)
Current date and time
tꢀ : Frame rate
Metering
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: Exposure with ACB
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
: Metering option
: Burst type
Grid lines
Frame rate
: Photo styles
Exposure value
ISO speed
: Image adjustment (sharpness,
contrast, saturation)
B. Option icons (touch)
Icon
Description
White balance
Face detection
Burst mode
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: Long time shutter
Flash option
: Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
: Audio recording
Auto focus option
Timer option
tꢀ <>: Another row of options
Image adjustment (sharpness,
contrast, saturation)
Basic functions 15
Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn to insert the battery and an optional microSDTM memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Push gently until the card
disengages from the
camera and then pull it out
of the slot.
Memory card
Insert a memory card with
the gold-coloured contacts
facing up.
Battery lock
Push the lock up to release
the battery.
Battery
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the
memory card is not inserted.
Basic functions 16
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Charging the battery
Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of
cable with the indicator light into your camera.
Turning on your camera
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
tꢀThe initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
Indicator light
tꢀRed: Charging
tꢀGreen: Fully charged
Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.
Basic functions 17
Performing the initial setup
The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.
Select Language.
Select Date & Time (Date & Time).
1
5
6
Set the date and time, select a date format, and select
.
Select a language.
2
3
4
Select Time Zone (Time Zone).
Select
to switch to the Shooting mode.
7
Select a time zone and select
tꢀ To set the daylight-saving time, select
.
.
Basic functions 18
Using the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your finger.
Dragging
Do not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen.
Doing so may damage the screen.
Drag left or right to scroll horizontally.
tꢀ When you touch or drag on the screen, discolourations will occur. It
is not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or
drag lightly to reduce these annoying effects.
EV
tꢀ The touch screen may not recognise your touches correctly when:
-
-
-
you touch multiple items at the same time
you use the camera in high humidity environments
you use the camera with an LCD protection film or another LCD
accessory
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
tꢀ If you perform no operations for few seconds, the screen will dim to
save battery life.
Touching
Touch an icon to select a menu or option.
Using gestures
Perform certain functions by drawing commands on the touch
screen.
Gesture
Description
Draw a horizontal bar to right or left to view the
next or previous file.
Draw an X to delete a photo.
Draw a circle to rotate a photo.
Draw a diagonal to move the enlarged photo.
Basic functions 19
Selecting a shooting mode
Learn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting.
Select the mode icon.
1
Mode
Description
Smart Auto: Take a photo by letting the camera select
S
Auto: Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal
a
p
Scene: Take a photo with options preset for a specific
s
DUAL IS: Take a photo with options suitable for
d
v
Select a mode.
2
Basic functions 20
Selecting a shooting mode
Selecting a shooting mode using motion
recognition
Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to
quickly switch the shooting mode by tilting the camera.
In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and
holding
.
Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the
ground, as shown below.
Basic functions 21
Setting the dual displays and sound
Learn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your preferences.
Setting the front display
Set the front display to display shooting options, such as macro
or flash options. You can also inform your subject to pose for a
photo.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
Front Display.
1
2
Front
Display
Main
Display
tꢀ Your camera will not remember your option setting once you turn off
the camera. Set options for the front display when you turn on your
camera.
tꢀ If the camera is subjected to a strong impact, the front display may
turn on or off.
tꢀ The front display will not be available in the
v
and
modes or
when you connect the camera to a TV.
tꢀ When you set front display or timer options, the front display will
remain active.
Option
Description
Off: Deactivate the display of the shutter or function
information.
tꢀ After tapping the front display or setting front display or timer options,
the date and time will not be shown.
tꢀ The front display will help you to take photos conveniently when:
On: Activate the front display
-
-
-
you take a self-portrait shot (p. 36)
you use the timer options (p. 42)
you take photos of children (p. 33)
Function Info: Display the flash and macro options.
Shutter Info: Display graphics for your subject to
inform your subject to pose for a photo when you
half-press [Shutter].
tꢀ When using camera buttons or touch icons, the front display will not
be active.
tꢀ When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not
be able to see the front display clearly.
Basic functions 22
Setting the dual displays and sound
Setting the display type for the touch screen
Setting the touch vibration or sound
Set whether your camera vibrates or emits a specified sound
when you touch on the screen.
In Shooting mode, select
(In Playback mode, select
Main Display.
.)
1
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
Select an option.
2
Select
Haptic&Sound.
: Medium
Volume
Front
Display
Main
Display
Haptic Strength
Haptic&Sound
Shutter Sound
Start Sound
Off
Haptic
Sound
All
1/2
Option
Description
Select an option.
3
Full: Display the name of an option when you select an
icon.
Option
Off
Description
Basic: Display icons without the name of an option. This
The camera will neither vibrate nor sound.
The camera will vibrate.
option is available only in Playback mode.
Haptic
Sound
Hide: Hide icons on the screen if you perform no
operations for 3 seconds (touch the screen to display
icons again).
The camera will sound.
The camera will vibrate and sound
simultaneously.
All
Guide Line: Display grid lines. The grid lines are helpful
for getting the photo aligned with a surface, such as the
horizon or the edges of buildings. This option is available
only in Shooting mode.
Select
to return to the previous mode.
4
Basic functions 23
Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.
Make sure that the camera is in the
camera’s default shooting mode.
a
mode (Auto), the
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
tꢀ A green frame means the subject in focus.
1
3
4
tꢀ If not, select the mode icon
a.
F3.5
1/30s
Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Basic functions 24
Taking photos
Digital zoom
Zooming
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you
use the digital zoom.
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 4.6X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using
both, you can zoom in up to 23 times.
Push [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] left
to zoom out.
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Digital range
Optical range
Zoom out
Zoom in
tꢀ The digital zoom is not available when using
scenes), and modes and when used with Face Detection.
tꢀ It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
S
,
d
,
s
(in some
v
The zoom ratio available for videos differs.
Basic functions 25
Taking photos
apsv
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
tꢀ OIS may not function properly when:
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
-
-
-
-
you move your camera to follow a moving subject
you use digital zoom
there is too much camera shake
the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select Night in the
mode)
s
-
-
the battery is low
you take a close-up shot
tꢀ If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred
by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when
you use a tripod.
Before correction
After correction
tꢀ If the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn
off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
>
(once or twice)
.
1
2
Option
Description
Off: Deactivate the OIS function.
On: Activate the OIS function.
Basic functions 26
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Reducing camera shake
tꢀ Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 26)
tꢀ Select the mode to reduce camera shake
both optically and digitally. (p. 35)
Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.
d
When
h
is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
F3.5
1/30s
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. Focus and exposure will be
adjusted automatically.
Camera shake
When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder
to hold the camera still.
The aperture value and shutter
speed are automatically set.
F3.5
1/30s
Focus frame
tꢀPress [Shutter] to take the
photo if displayed in green.
tꢀChange the frame and
half-press [Shutter] again if
displayed in red.
Basic functions 27
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:
- there is little contrast between the subject and background
(When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the
background)
- the light source behind the subject is too bright
- the subject is shiny
tꢀ When you take photos in low light
Turn on the flash.
- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
- the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame
tꢀ When subjects are moving fast
Use the continuous
or motion capture
Use the focus lock
Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.
Basic functions 28
Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Using the Smart Auto mode
Icon
Description
In this mode, your 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.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
This is available only when the flash is off.
Appears when taking portraits at night.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
backlighting.
In Shooting mode, select
a
S.
1
2
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
Appears when taking portraits.
Align your subject in the frame.
tꢀ The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.
Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
Appears when taking photos of sunsets.
Appears when taking photos of clear skies.
Appears when taking photos of forested areas.
Appears when taking close-up photos of colourful
subjects.
Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.
Icon
Description
Appears when the camera and subject are stable for
a while.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.
Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.
Appears when taking photos of actively moving
subjects.
Extended functions 30
Shooting modes
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Select a scene.
3
4
2
This mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a
variety of situations.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Scene
tꢀ If the camera does not recognise a proper scene mode,
S
will not
change and the default settings will be used.
tꢀ Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait
mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
tꢀ The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting
environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the
subject.
tꢀ Even if you use a tripod, the
on the subject's movement.
mode may not be detected depending
Using the Scene mode
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
3
4
In Shooting mode, select
a
s.
1
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Extended functions 31
Shooting modes
To hide facial imperfections, select
option.
f
an
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
3
tꢀ Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of
imperfections.
In Shooting mode, select
a
s
.
1
2
To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
only), select an option.
tꢀ Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
f
Level 2
Level 2
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
4
5
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.
Extended functions 32
Shooting modes
Using the frame guide
Using the Children mode
When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can
compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame
guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing
the part of the pre-composed scene.
In this mode, you can draw children’s attention to the camera by
showing a short animation on the front display.
In Shooting mode, select
tꢀ An animation will play.
a
s
.
1
In Shooting mode, select
a
s
.
1
2
tꢀ If the front display is turned off, tap the front display to turn it
on.
Align your subject in the frame and press [Shutter].
tꢀ Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the
frame.
Cancel Frame: Back
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter].
2
3
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Ask another person to take a photo.
tꢀ The person must align the subject in the frame by using the
guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3
4
You can download animations from the website.
Visit www.samsung.com or www.samsungcamera.com for more information.
To cancel the guides, select
.
Extended functions 33
Shooting modes
Select
f
Shutter Speed.
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
4
In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved
streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture
value to prevent overexposure.
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
In Shooting mode, select
a
s
.
1
2
1.0
2.0
4.0
8.0 16.0
Select
f
Aperture.
Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select
.
5
6
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
7
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Select an option.
3
Extended functions 34
Shooting modes
Using the DUAL IS mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilisation functions.
Using the Program mode
Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value)
in the Program mode.
In Shooting mode, select
a
p.
1
2
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
Before correction
After correction
In Shooting mode, select d.
a
1
2
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus.
3
4
tꢀ The digital zoom will not work in this mode.
tꢀ The camera will correct photos optically only when you take them with
a light source that is brighter than fluorescent light.
tꢀ If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
tꢀ Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake in
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
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Shooting modes
Half-press [Shutter] or select
take another photo.
on the touch screen to
Taking a self-portrait shot
Take photos of yourself conveniently using the front display.
4
tꢀ You can use this function when the front display option is set to
tꢀ If you use this function, you cannot set face detection options.
tꢀ The focus frame to detect faces will not appear in the shooting mode
that does not support face detection options.
tꢀ You can tap the front display to turn it on or off.
.
In Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on.
tꢀ Your camera will detect your face automatically and display a
frame to indicate the detected face.
tꢀ The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects
a smiling face.
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Recording a video
Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The
recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.
tꢀ H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by international standard organisations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
tꢀ When the Optical Image Stabilisation (
) is activated, your video
may be recorded with the OIS operation sound.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
2
In Shooting mode, select
a
v.
1
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3
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Shooting modes
Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to
4
Select
per second).
f
a frame rate (the number of frames
2
tꢀ As the number of frames increases, action appears more
natural, but the file size is increased.
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
5
6
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
30 FPS
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as
a single video.
Select to pause while recording. Select to resume.
is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.
Select
f
>
a sound option.
3
Stop: Shutter
Option
Description
Off: Record a video without sound.
On: Record a video with sound. (While you are
zooming, sound recording will be interrupted.)
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Recording voice memos
Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of
shooting conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.
Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
.
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
.
1
1
Memo
Record
Press [Shutter] to record.
tꢀ Select to pause and to resume.
tꢀ The available recording time will be displayed on the top of
the screen.
tꢀ You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.
Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
tꢀ You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
2
2
3
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
tꢀ Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Press [Shutter] to stop.
3
4
Select
to switch to Shooting mode.
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Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
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Selecting a resolution
Option
Description
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.
4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.
3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
3840 X 2160: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio
(16:9) or play back on an HDTV.
When taking a photo:
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.
2560 X 1920: Print on A4 paper.
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
.)
.
1
2
(In some modes, select
f
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio
(16:9) or play back on an HDTV.
Select an option.
1024 X 768: Attach to an email.
3840 X 2160
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Selecting a resolution and quality
When recording a video:
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Selecting image quality
Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.
In the
v
mode, select
f
.
1
2
Select an option.
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
.
1
2
(In some modes, select
f
.)
Select an option.
1280 X 720 HQ
Fine
Option
Description
1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an
HDTV.
1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
320 X 240: Post on a web page.
Option
Description
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
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Using the timer
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
.
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
1
2
3
tꢀ The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo at the specified time.
tꢀ The front display will start the countdown a few seconds
before shooting. Tap the front display to turn it on or off.
Off
Option
Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Half-press [Shutter] or select
take another photo.
on the touch screen to
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another
in 2 seconds.
4
Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take
tꢀ Select the timer icon or press [Shutter] to cancel the timer.
tꢀ Depending on the selected face defection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using the timer
Using the motion timer
Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp
is blinking.
tꢀ The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the
camera automatically takes a photo.
5
In Shooting mode, select
.
1
Press [Shutter].
2
Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after
pressing [Shutter].
3
Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate
the timer.
4
tꢀ The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when
the camera detects you.
The motion timer may not work when:
tꢀ you are more than 3 m away from the camera
tꢀ your movements are too subtle
tꢀ there is too much light or backlight
The detection range of
the motion timer
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Shooting in the dark
Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.
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Preventing red-eye
Using the flash
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye
or Red-eye Fix.
Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
more light on your photos.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
.
1
2
Auto
Option
Description
Off:
tꢀ The flash will not fire.
tꢀ Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed when
shooting in low light.
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for
the detected scene in the
S
mode.
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
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Shooting in the dark
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Option
Description
Adjusting the ISO speed
The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
photo without using the flash.
Red-eye*:
tꢀ The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
tꢀ The camera reduces red-eyes.
Fill in:
tꢀ The flash always fires.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
.
1
2
tꢀ Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
Slow Sync:
tꢀ Select
to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the
tꢀ The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
brightness of the subject and lighting.
tꢀ Select this when you want to capture ambient light
to reveal more details in the background.
tꢀ Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Red-eye Fix*:
Auto
tꢀ The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
tꢀ The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
software analysis.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time.
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
tꢀ Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink
Detection.
tꢀ Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
tꢀ If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
on your photo.
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.
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Using macro
Using auto focus
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
.
1
2
Normal (AF)
Option
Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm.
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm
(farther than 50 cm when using zoom).
tꢀ Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
tꢀ Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
Macro: Focus on a subject 5 - 80 cm (50 - 80 cm
when using zoom).
Super Macro: Focus on a subject between 3 to 8 cm
(unavailable when using zoom).
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Changing the camera’s focus
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Using smart touch focus
tꢀ If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will
appear in the centre of the screen.
tꢀ Tracking a subject may fail when:
Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your
subject, even when you are moving.
-
-
-
the subject is too small or the subject moves
the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place
colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the
same
In Shooting mode, select
f
.
1
2
Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area
-
the camera shakes excessively
(indicated by a frame).
In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line
frame.
tꢀ If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.
tꢀ A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the
subject as you move the camera.
tꢀ If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red
single-line frame.
tꢀ If you use this function, you cannot set face detection and photo style
options.
tꢀ The white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.
tꢀ The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
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Changing the camera’s focus
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Using one touch shooting
Adjusting the focus area
You can focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of
your finger.
You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.
In Shooting mode, select
Touch a subject to focus.
f
.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
.
1
2
3
1
2
Touch and hold the subject to take the photo.
tꢀ Touch and hold until the level indicator fills up.
Center AF
Option
Description
Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when
subjects are located in the centre).
When you use face detection, you should touch and hold the image of
detected face. If you touch and hold any other area, the frame to detect faces
will change to a normal frame.
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.
One Touch Shooting: Focus on the subject by
touching the image on the screen. Touch and hold the
subject to take the photo.
Smart Touch AF: Focus on and track the subject that
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using face detection
If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to
capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus on them.
Detecting faces
tꢀ In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable.
tꢀ Face detection may not be effective when:
Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human
-
the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear
orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection)
it is too bright or too dark
faces).
-
-
-
-
-
the subject is not facing the camera
the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable
the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably
tꢀ Face detection is not available when using a photo style.
tꢀ When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not
work.
tꢀ Depending on the selected face defection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
tꢀ Depending on the selected face defection option, some burst options
are not available.
tꢀ When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in
the face list.
In Shooting mode, select f
appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in
gray focus frames.
. The nearest face
tꢀ You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode.
(p. 65) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be
classified in Playback mode.
tꢀ The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect
faces.
tꢀ The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list
or Smart Album.
tꢀ If you want to focus faces in gray focus frames, touch them to focus.
tꢀ When you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be
registered.
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Using face detection
Taking a smile shot
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.
Detecting eye blinking
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2
photos in succession.
In Shooting mode, select f
.
In Shooting mode, select f
smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily.
. When your subject
tꢀ Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.
tꢀ When blink detection fails, “Picture taken with eyes closed.”
message appears. Take another photo.
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Using face detection
Using smart face recognition
tꢀ The camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending
on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or
face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
tꢀ The camera can automatically register up to 14 faces. If the camera
recognises a new face when there are 14 registered faces, it will
replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.
tꢀ The camera can detect up to 10 faces and register 5 faces in one
scene.
The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently
photograph. This feature will automatically prioritise the focus
on those faces and favourite faces. This feature is available only
when you use a memory card.
In Shooting mode, select f
. The nearest face
appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in
gray focus frames.
tꢀ
: Indicate favourite faces
tꢀ : Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers.
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Using face detection
Select
Select
to register the face as one of your favourites.
when the face list appears.
Registering faces as your favourites (My Star)
You can register your favourite faces to prioritise the focus and
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you
use a memory card.
3
4
tꢀ Your favourite faces are indicated with a
on the face list.
tꢀ You can register up to 6 favourite faces.
tꢀ The flash option will be set to Off.
tꢀ If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces
in the face list.
In Shooting mode, select
f
.
1
2
Align your subject and press [Shutter] to register the
face.
tꢀ You can register up to 5 photos for one face. For better
recognition of the face, take photos of the left, right, and front
of the subject's face.
Viewing your favourite faces
In Shooting mode, select
f
.
tꢀ Select to change the ranking of your favourite faces.
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour for better image quality.
Select
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
3
tꢀ The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below.
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.
Darker (-)
Neutral (0)
Brighter (+)
tꢀ Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure
or underexposure.
tꢀ If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures:
In Shooting mode, select
f
.
1
2
Select a value to adjust the exposure.
tꢀ +: brighter, -: darker
EV
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
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Adjusting brightness and colour
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Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
Option
Description
When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
Off: ACB is off.
On: ACB is on.
tꢀ The ACB feature is always on in the
a
mode.
tꢀ This feature is not available when Continuous, Motion Capture, or
AEB is in use.
Without ACB
With ACB
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
>
.
1
2
Off
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Adjusting brightness and colour
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Changing the metering option
Option
Description
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
Spot:
tꢀ Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very centre of the frame.
tꢀ If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
.)
.
1
2
(In the
v
mode, select
f
tꢀ Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
tꢀ Your camera averages the meter reading of the
entire frame with emphasis placed on the centre.
Select an option.
tꢀ Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of
the frame.
Multi
Option
Description
Multi:
tꢀ Your camera divides the scene into several areas,
and then measures the light intensity of each area.
tꢀ Suitable for general photos.
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Selecting a light source
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(White balance)
Auto WB
The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
Icon
Description
Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a
sunny day.
Auto WB
Daylight
Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a
cloudy day or in shadows.
Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a
daylight fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.
Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white
fluorescent light.
Cloudy
Tungsten
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
.
1
2
Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. (p. 57)
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Adjusting brightness and colour
Defining your own white balance
You can customise the white balance by taking photos of a white
surface, such as a piece of paper. This will help you to match
the colours in your photo with the actual scene according to your
lighting condition.
In Shooting mode, select
f
.
1
2
Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.
Press [Shutter].
3
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Using burst modes
It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos.
In these cases, select one of the burst modes.
Option
Description
Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter],
the camera takes VGA photos (6 photos per second;
maximum of 30 photos).
AEB:
tꢀ Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,
underexposed, and overexposed.
tꢀ Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
>
.
1
2
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
tꢀ You can use the flash and timer and ACB only when you select
Single.
tꢀ When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to
VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto.
tꢀ Depending on the selected face defection option, some burst
options are not available.
Single
Option
Description
Single: Take a single photo.
Continuous:
tꢀ While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes
photos continuously.
tꢀ The maximum number of photos depends on the
capacity of your memory card.
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Improving your photos
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Applying photo styles
Defining your own RGB tone
Apply different styles to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or
Forest.
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
(once or twice)
1
.
Select a colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Adjust the amount of the selected colour.
2
3
Soft
Vivid
Forest
Custom RGB
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option.
f
>
(once or twice)
.
1
2
tꢀ Select
to define your own RGB tone.
Select
.
4
Normal
Depending on the selected photo style, you may not set the face
detection and image adjustment options.
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Improving your photos
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Adjusting your photos
Contrast option
Description
Adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of your photos.
-
Decrease the colour and brightness.
Increase the colour and brightness.
+
In Shooting mode, select
f
>
(twice)
.
1
2
Saturation option
Description
Select an adjustment option.
-
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
: Sharpness
Decrease the saturation.
Increase the saturation.
: Contrast
+
: Saturation
Select a value to adjust the selected item.
3
Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).
Sharpness
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
Sharpness option
Description
Soften the edges on your photos (suitable
for editing the photos on your computer).
-
Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity
of your photos. This may also increase the
noise on your photos.
+
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Playing back
Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.
tꢀ You can also view files by tilting the camera.
(Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera
parallel to the ground.)
Starting Playback mode
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.
Press [
P].
1
2
tꢀ The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be
displayed.
tꢀ If the camera is off, it will turn on.
Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through files.
tꢀ Select
<
to view the previous file. Hold to view files quickly.
tꢀ Select
>
to view the next file. Hold to view files quickly.
tꢀ To deactivate this function, select
View On in Playback mode.
M
.
Gesture
tꢀ If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your
memory card.
tꢀ The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those
taken with cameras from other manufacturers.
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Playing back
Selecting a menu using motion recognition
Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to
quickly select a menu by tilting the camera.
In Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and
holding
.
Set the current photo as your favourite photo*
(
will appear on the top of the file.)
Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the
ground, as shown below.
Lock or unlock the current file
(
will appear on the top of the file.)
* You cannot set files as favourites for:
-
-
-
-
-
videos or voice memos
photos with errors or locked photos
photos taken with cameras from other manufacturers
photos taken using the motion capture option set
photos that are too large for the available memory
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Playing back
Display in Playback mode
Icon
Description
M
Playback and settings menus
Playback time of videos or voice memos
Information
Play videos or voice memos
Icon
Description
Ranking your favourite faces
Photo includes a voice memo
Video file
You can change the ranking of your favourite faces or delete
them. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.
v
Print order has been set (DPOF)
Protected file
In Playback mode, select
Face List
.
1
Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you
use a memory card
1
2
3
4
5
6
Favourite file
Folder name – File name
Open the face list (p. 64); Available only when you use a
memory card
1/2
tꢀ Select
tꢀ Select
to cancel your favourite faces.
to view your favourite faces or view all faces.
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Playing back
Select
a face.
Option
Type
Description
2
View files by the file type.
Edit Ranking
Date
View files by the date they were saved.
View files by the dominant colour of the image.
View files by the weekday they were saved.
View your favourite files.
1
2
3
4
Color
Week
Favorite
View files by recognised faces and favourite
faces. (Up to 20 people)
Face
Select
select
,
.
or
.
to change the ranking of the face and
3
It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change
the category and reorganise files.
Select a date, file type, weekday, colour, or face.
2
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
tꢀ You can also touch and hold
<
or
>
to scroll through dates,
View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or
week.
file types, weekdays, colours, or faces.
Select
Select
<
or
>
to scroll through files.
3
4
In Playback mode, select
tꢀ You can also access Smart Album by pushing [Zoom] left.
a category.
1
to return to the normal view.
Once you select a category and a menu that displays thumbnails (such as
deleting multiple files or protecting selected files), the camera will display all files
sorted by category or only those that match the category option.
Type
Date
Color
Week
Favorite
1
6
7
20
Face
2009. 7. 1
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Playing back
Viewing files as thumbnails
Protecting files
Scan thumbnails of files.
Protect your files from accidental deletion.
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] left to display 9 or 16
thumbnails (push [Zoom] right to return to the previous
To select and protect files,
mode).
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
3
Select Protect Select.
Select files you want to protect.
tꢀ Select
to select all files.
tꢀ Select
to cancel your selection.
29
1
6
7
20
2009. 7. 1
To
Do this
Scroll through files
View a file
Select
<
or
>.
Select a thumbnail.
Delete files
Select a category
Select
.
Select
.
4
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Playing back
To protect all files,
To delete all files,
In Playback mode, select
M
.
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
1
Select Protect All Lock.
Select Delete All Yes.
2
2
Alternate way to delete a file
Deleting files
While viewing a file in Playback mode, draw an X on the
screen.
Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected
files.
To delete a single file,
In Playback mode, select a file
.
1
2
Select Yes to delete the file.
To delete multiple files,
In Playback mode, select Multiple Delete.
1
2
Select files you want to delete.
tꢀ Select
to select all files on the current screen.
tꢀ Select
to cancel your selection.
Select
Yes.
3
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Playing back
Using the recycle bin
Copying files to the memory card
If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will be sent to the
recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently. This applies to
single files or selected files only–if you choose to delete all files,
those files will not be sent to the recycle bin.
You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
3
Select
.
Copy to Card.
Select Yes to copy files.
To activate the recycle bin,
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
Select Recycle Bin On.
Viewing photos
To restore files from the recycle bin,
View a photo by changing the orientation by gesture or zooming
in on part of a photo or view photos as a slide show.
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
Rotating a photo by gesture
Select Recycle Bin Retrieve.
While viewing a single file, drag your finger as shown below to
rotate the photo 90°.
tꢀ This function does not work for videos or voice memos.
tꢀ It may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function.
tꢀ If you format the internal memory, all files in the recycle folder will be
deleted.
tꢀ The recycle bin will hold up to 10 MB of files. Once you exceed the
10 MB limit, the camera asks you whether to empty the recycle bin.
Select Yes to empty the recycle bin or No to delete only the current
file.
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Playing back
Viewing files by rotating the photo automatically
You can view vertical photos in landscape view without rotating
your camera. Vertical photos will be automatically rotated to an
upright position in landscape view once you set this option and
take vertical photos.
To activate the automatic rotation,
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M
1
..
Icon
Description
Delete the file.
Select Auto Rotate On.
2
3
Crop the enlarged photo (it will be saved as a new file).
Go back to the original view.
Select
.
This option may not be effective for:
-
-
-
photos taken when you hold the camera parallel to the ground
photos taken with the motion capture option set
videos
Starting a slide show
You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. This function
does not work for videos or voice memos.
Enlarging a photo
In Playback mode, push [Zoom] right to enlarge a
In Playback mode, select
Set a slide show effect.
.
1
2
photo (push [Zoom] left to reduce a photo).
The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the
resolution. Select arrows or draw a diagonal to move the enlarged
area.
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Playing back
Playing a video
You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a
video.
In Playback mode, select a video
.
1
2
Use the following icons to control playback.
Option
Description
Images: Select photos (up to 2,000) for your slide
show.
Play Mode: Select whether or not to loop the slide
show.
Interval: Set the interval between photos.
tꢀ This will be available when
is selected in the
Icon
Description
Effect menu.
tꢀ When used with an effect option other than
interval will be set to 1 sec.
, the
Scan backward.
Pause or resume playback.
Stop playback.
/
Music: Select background audio.
Effect:
tꢀ Select a transition effect.
Scan forward.
Adjust volume or mute sound.
tꢀ Select
for no effects.
Select
to start the slide show.
3
tꢀ Touch on the screen (except for option icons) to pause the
slide show.
tꢀ Select
to switch to Playback mode.
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Playing back
Trimming a video during playback
Playing a voice memo
Select at the point where you want the new video to
1
Playing a voice memo
begin and select
.
In Playback mode, select a voice memo
.
1
Select to resume playback.
2
3
Use the following icons to control playback.
2
Select at the point where you want the new video to
end and select
.
Select Yes.
4
tꢀ The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.
tꢀ The edited video will be saved as a new file.
Icon
Description
Capturing an image during playback
Scan backward.
Pause or resume playback.
Stop playback.
Select at the point where you want to save a still
image.
1
/
Select
.
Scan forward.
2
3
Adjust volume or mute sound.
Select Yes.
A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will
be saved as a new file.
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Playing back
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Playing a voice memo added to a photo
In Playback mode, select a photo
M
.
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice
1
1
2
memo
.
Select Voice memo On.
2
3
Use the following icons to control playback.
Press [Shutter] to record a short voice memo (10
seconds maximum).
tꢀ Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Icon
Description
Pause or resume playback.
Stop playback.
/
Adjust volume or mute sound.
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Editing a photo
Perform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.
Resizing photos
tꢀ Edited photos will be saved as new files.
tꢀ When you edit photos that are
or larger, they will be automatically
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
resized to a lower resolution (except when rotating or resizing photos).
1
2
Select
an option.
tꢀ Select
Rotating a photo
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
1920 X 1080
Select
an option.
Left 90˚
Select
.
3
Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.
Select
.
3
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Editing a photo
Editing colour
Apply a different colour tone to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or
Forest.
Defining your own RGB tone
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
Select a colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Adjust the amount of the colour.
2
3
Custom RGB
Soft
Vivid
Forest
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
Select
an option.
to define your own RGB tone.
tꢀ Select
Select
.
4
Soft
Select
.
3
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Editing a photo
Applying a special effect
Apply special effects to the photo, such as colour filters or noise
effects.
Correcting exposure problems
Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or
saturation.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
Adjusting an image
Select
an option.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
Select
an adjustment option.
: Brightness
: Contrast
: Saturation
tꢀ
tꢀ
tꢀ
Elegant
Select a value to adjust the selected item.
(-: less or +: more)
3
4
Select
.
Option
Description
Colour Filter: Change background colours to black
and white to make the main subject stand out.
Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)
Elegant: Apply effects to the photo to make it brighter
and softer.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
3
Add Noise: Add noise to the photo to give it an aged
look.
Select
Select
.
.
Select
.
3
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Editing a photo
Applying snow effect
Editing photos of portraits
You can improve your photos by hiding facial imperfections and
removing red-eye or you can apply effects for fun. These effects
are only available for portraits.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
Select
.
tꢀ Snow falls around the subjects.
Select to stop snowing and select
.
3
Snow
Mosaic
Highlight
Applying fun effects
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
Hiding imperfections
Select
tꢀ Your camera automatically detects faces.
Option Description
or
.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
3
Select
.
Mosaic: Apply mosaic effects to the detected faces.
Select a level.
Highlight: Make the background blurry to draw
attention to the main subject.
tꢀ As the number increases, more imperfections are hidden.
Select
.
4
Select a detected face and select
.
3
4
Select
.
Removing red-eye
tꢀ If you select
tꢀ You can use the
or
effect, the camera will detect up to 20 faces.
effect even if the photo does not include people.
In Playback mode, select a photo
.
1
2
3
Select
Select
.
.
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Editing a photo
Set DPOF options.
Creating a print order (DPOF)
Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of
copies or paper size.
5
tꢀ The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a
DPOF-compatible printer at home.
tꢀ Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so be
aware of the dimensions of your photos.
tꢀ You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory.
Option
Description
Select whether to print the photos as thumbnails.
In Playback mode, select
M.
1
2
(Select
to print photos as thumbnails.)
Select
.
DPOF Select.
Specify the size of the print.
tꢀ To print all files, select All and skip to step 5.
Select photos to print.
Select
Select
,
or
.
to set the number of copies.
3
4
6
7
tꢀ Select
to select all files.
.
tꢀ Select
to cancel your selection.
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-compatible
printers.
Select
.
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A/V cable.
View photos or play videos using the touch screen on
your camera.
tꢀ The touch screen will function as the controller for the TV
screen. Locate the option you want on the TV screen and
touch where the option is located on the camera screen.
When a pointer appears on the option on the TV screen,
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M
.
8
1
2
3
Select
.
(twice) Video Out.
Select a video signal output according to your country or
select
on the camera screen.
Turn off your camera and TV.
4
5
Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.
tꢀ On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not
appear.
Audio
Video
tꢀ Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on your
TV settings.
tꢀ You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected
to a TV.
Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using
the TV remote control.
6
7
Turn on your camera and press [
P].
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Viewing files on an HDTV
Turn on your camera.
tꢀ The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera
screen will be displayed.
6
7
You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos
on an HDTV using the optional HDMI adapter and cable. HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most
HDTVs. For details, see the HDMI Kit manual.
View files using a remote control of your camera or
HDTV.
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M
.
1
2
3
4
5
If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn the Anynet+ on in the
TV remote control.
Select
.
(twice) HDMI Size.
Select an HDMI resolution.
Turn off your camera and HDTV.
Connect your camera to your HDTV using an optional
HDMI adapter and cable.
HDMI adapter
HDMI cable
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favourite websites.
Requirements for Intelli-studio
tꢀ Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even
when the computer meets the requirements.
tꢀ If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play
correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.
tꢀ Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.
tꢀ You must use Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 10.3 or later to
connect the camera as a removable disk.
Item
CPU
Requirements
Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD Athlon 64FX,
2.6 GHz or higher
Minimum 512 MB RAM
(1 GB and above recommended)
RAM
OS
Windows XP SP2 or Vista
Hard disk
capacity
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
tꢀ CD-ROM drive
Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void
your warranty.
tꢀ 64 MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce
7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series or higher
recommended)
Others
tꢀ 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible
monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit colour display
recommended)
tꢀ USB port, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Turn on the camera.
tꢀ The computer recognises the camera automatically.
Transferring files using Intelli-studio
5
6
Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera
to your computer with the USB cable.
Select a folder on your computer to save new files.
tꢀ If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving
new files will not appear.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with
the USB cable.
Select Yes.
tꢀ New files will be transferred to the computer.
7
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M
.
1
2
3
4
For Windows Vista, select Run iStudio.exe from the AutoPlay window.
Select
.
(twice) PC Software On.
Turn off the camera.
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB
cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using Intelli-studio
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.
For details, select Menu Help in the program.
tꢀ If you install Intelli-studio on your computer, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Menu Install Intelli-studio on PC.
tꢀ You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.
tꢀ You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera.
tꢀ Intelli-studio supports the following formats:s
-
-
Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)
Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF
2
3
4
1
5
6
14
7
3
4
8
13
10
9
12
4
11
10
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Transferring files by connecting the camera
as a removable disk
You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable
disk.
Icon
Description
1
Open menus
2
3
Display files in the selected folder
Change to the Edit mode
Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email
or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.)
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
M
.
1
2
3
4
Select
.
(twice) PC Software Off.
5
6
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list
Select a file type or a category
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB
cable.
7
View files of the selected folder on your computer
Copy files to the computer
8
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
9
View files of the selected folder on the camera
View photos in a slide show/Play videos
Copy new files to your computer
10
11
12
13
14
Browse folders in the connected device
Select folders of your computer
Browse folders in your computer
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Turn on the camera.
tꢀ The computer recognises the camera automatically.
4
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista
is similar.
If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select
Computer.
If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until
it stops.
1
On your computer, select My computer Removable
Disk DCIM 100PHOTO.
5
Click
screen.
on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC
2
Select the files you want and drag or save them to your
computer.
6
Click the pop-up message.
Remove the USB cable.
3
4
The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli-studio is running.
End the program before disconnecting the camera.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the device automatically. You can transfer files directly
from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
Mac OS 10.3 or later is supported.
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the
USB cable.
1
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Turn on the camera.
tꢀ The computer recognises the camera automatically and a
2
removable disk icon will be displayed.
Double-click the removable disk icon.
3
Transfer photos or videos to the computer.
4
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Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.
With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer
with the USB cable.
Select an option.
1
4
Option
Description
Print the currently selected photo. Skip to
step 6.
Current Photo
Selected Photos
All Photos
Print the photos you want.
Print all photos. Skip to step 6.
Select
<
or
>
to scroll to a photo to print.
to set the number of copies and select
5
6
Select
.
,
or
.
Turn on your camera.
tꢀ The printer recognises the camera automatically.
2
3
tꢀ If you selected to print the photos you want, repeat steps 5-6
for all photos to print.
tꢀ If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.
Select Printer.
tꢀ If your printer has the mass storage feature, you must first set the
Select Yes to confirm.
tꢀ Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printing.
7
Select
tꢀ Select
to print.
to set printing options. See “Configuring print
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Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)
Configuring print settings
Option
Description
Size: Specify the size of the print.
Layout: Create thumbnail prints.
Type: Select the type of paper.
Quality: Set the printing quality.
Date: Set to print the date.
File Name: Set to print the name of the file.
Reset: Reset the print options.
Some options are not supported by some printers.
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Settings menu
Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings.
Select an option and save your settings.
Accessing the settings menu
3
4
In Shooting or Playback mode, select
Select a menu.
M.
Volume
Off
1
2
Low
Haptic Strength
Haptic&Sound
Shutter Sound
Start Sound
Medium
High
Volume
: Medium
: Medium
: All
Haptic Strength
Haptic&Sound
: Off
1/2
Shutter Sound
Start Sound
: 1
: Off
Select
to return to the previous screen.
1/2
Icon
Description
Sound settings: Set various camera sounds and
Display settings: Customise the display settings,
Camera settings: Change the settings for the camera
system, such as memory format, default file name, and
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Settings menu
Sound settings
Display settings
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Adjust the volume of any sound.
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)
Language
Select a language for the display text.
Volume
Display a brief description of an option or menu.
(Off, On*)
Function
Description
Select a level of the vibration when you touch on
the screen. (Low, Medium*, High)
Haptic Strength
Haptic&Sound
Set a start image to display when the camera turns
on.
tꢀ Off*: Display no start image.
In low temperatures, the vibration level may feel lower
than your actual setting. It is not a malfunction.
Select whether the camera will vibrate or sound
when you touch on the screen.
(Off, Haptic, Sound, All*)
tꢀ Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal
memory.
Start Image
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the
shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)
Shutter Sound
Start Sound
AF Sound
tꢀ Only one start image will be saved in the internal
memory.
tꢀ If you select a new photo as a start image or reset
your camera, the current image will be deleted.
Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your
camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)
Set to emit a sound to be emitted when half-
pressing the shutter button. (Off, On*)
Select a type of the grid lines that help you to
compose a scene. (2 X 2*, 3 X 3, +, X)
Grid Line
Adjust the brightness of the screen.
(Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright)
Display
Brightness
Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is selected.
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Settings menu
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image
before returning to Shooting mode.
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)
Select a region and set the daylight-saving time
(DST).
Time Zone
Quick View
Specify how to name files.
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the
camera automatically switches to Power save mode
(press any button to deactivate the Power save
mode). (Off*, On)
tꢀ Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when
inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory
card, or deleting all files.
Power Save
tꢀ Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous
file number when inserting a new memory card,
formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.
tꢀ The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and
the default name of the first file is SAM_0001.
tꢀ The file number increases one by one from
SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.
Camera settings
File No.
* Default
Item
Description
tꢀ The folder number increases one by one from
100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.
tꢀ The maximum number of files that can be stored in
one folder is 9999.
tꢀ The camera defines file names according to the
Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.
If you change the names of files intentionally, the
camera may not play back the files.
Format the internal memory and the memory card
(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).
(No, Yes)
Format
If you use a memory card used with cameras from different
manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted
on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly.
Format the card before using it.
Set the camera to automatically rotate vertical photos
to view them in landscape view. (Off, On*)
Auto Rotate
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,
language, and video output settings will not be reset).
(No, Yes)
Reset
Set the date and time and select a date format.
(Off*, yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy)
Date & Time
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Settings menu
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Set whether to display the date and time on your
photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)
Select the resolution of photos when playing back
files on an HDTV with the HDMI adapter and cable.
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/PAL: 1080i*, 720p,
576p)
tꢀ The date and time will be displayed on the bottom-
right corner of the photo in yellow.
Imprint
tꢀ The date and time may not be printed on some
printer models.
tꢀ If the HDTV does not support the selected
resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the
next lower resolution.
HDMI Size
tꢀ If you select in the
s
mode, the date and
time will not be displayed.
tꢀ If you select 480p or 576p, the playback menus
and Smart Album will not be available when
connected to a TV.
Set the camera to automatically turn off when you are
not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min)
Set the video signal output according to your region.
tꢀ NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Mexico.
tꢀ Your settings will not change after replacing the
battery.
tꢀ The camera will not automatically turn off when:
Auto Power
Off
-
-
-
it is connected to a computer or printer
you are playing a slide show or videos
you are recording a voice memo
tꢀ PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,
Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland,
Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand
Video Out
Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark places.
(Off, On*)
AF Lamp
Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung
HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV remote
control.
tꢀ Off*: View files without using an HDTV remote
control.
Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC)
tꢀ On: Control the camera with an HDTV remote
control.
Appendixes 92
Settings menu
* Default
Item
Description
Set the function to use via a USB connection with a
computer or printer.
tꢀ Auto*: Set your camera to select a USB mode
automatically.
USB
tꢀ Computer: Connect your camera to a computer
for transferring files.
tꢀ Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for
printing files.
Set Intelli-studio to start automatically when you
connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)
PC Software
Appendixes 93
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error message
Card Error
Suggested remedies
tꢀ Turn off your camera and then turn it on again.
tꢀ Remove your memory card and insert it again.
File names do not match the DCF standard.
Transfer the files on the memory card to your
DCF Full Error
Delete the damaged file or contact a service
centre.
File Error
Low Battery
Memory Full
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory
card.
Take photos or insert a memory card that has
some photos.
No Image File
Appendixes 94
Camera maintenance
Camera body
Cleaning your camera
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera lens and touch screen
Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with
a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.
tꢀ Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These
solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.
tꢀ Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens
cover.
Appendixes 95
Camera maintenance
Memory card capacity
About memory cards
The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes
or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB
microSDTM card:
Memory cards you can use
You can use microSDTM (Secure Digital) memory cards.
Size
Super Fine Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS
145
166
200
209
339
526
873
1,697
281
310
363
357
630
885
399
436
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
522
P
h
o
t
531
860
o
s
1,198
1,455 1,909
2,037 2,350
Approx. Approx.
13' 21" 23' 20"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*
V
i
Approx. Approx.
15' 10" 32' 11"
d
e
o
s
Approx. Approx.
37' 25" 66' 45"
Approx. Approx. Approx.
78' 20" 136' 47" 235' 02"
* The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
Appendixes 96
Camera maintenance
Battery life
About the battery
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.
Average time /
Test conditions
Number of photos
(when the battery is fully charged)
Battery specifications
This is measured under the following
conditions: in the
resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.
a
mode, 12M
Mode
SLB-07A
Type
Lithium-ion battery
720 mAh
1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.
Cell capacity
Voltage
Approx. 90 min/
Approx. 180
photos
Photos
3.7 V
2. Set the flash option to Off, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.
Charging time
(when the camera is switched off)
Approx. 150 min
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.
Then turn off the camera for 1 minute.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Record videos at 1280 x 720 HQ
resolution and 30 fps.
Videos
Approx. 60 min
tꢀ The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ
depending on actual usage.
tꢀ Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording
time.
Appendixes 97
Camera maintenance
Notes about charging the battery
tꢀ If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
tꢀ Turn off your camera when charging.
tꢀ Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10
minutes.
tꢀ Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.
tꢀ If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect
the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
tꢀ If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging
will start when the battery cools down.
Notes about charging with a computer connected
tꢀ Use only the provided USB cable.
tꢀ The battery may not be charged when:
- you use a USB hub
- other USB devices are connected to your computer
- you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
computer
- the USB port of your computer does not support the power output
standard (5 V, 500 mA)
Appendixes 98
Before contacting a service centre
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre.
Suggested remedies
Suggested remedies
Situation
Situation
tꢀ There is no space on the memory card.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new
card.
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted.
Cannot turn on the
camera
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
tꢀ Charge the battery.
tꢀ The memory card is defective. Get a
new memory card.
tꢀ Charge the battery.
Cannot take photos
tꢀ Your camera may be in Power save
tꢀ Make sure that the camera is switched
on.
The power turns off
suddenly
tꢀ The camera may turn off to prevent the
memory card from being damaged due
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.
tꢀ Charge the battery.
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
tꢀ The battery may lose power more quickly
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep
the battery warm by putting it into your
pocket.
The camera freezes
Remove the battery and insert it again.
tꢀ The flash option may be set to Off.
The flash does not work
The camera is losing
battery power quickly
tꢀ Using the flash or recording videos
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
if needed.
tꢀ You cannot use the flash in the
or some modes.
d,
v,
s
The flash fires
unexpectedly
The flash may fire due to static electricity.
This is not a malfunction of the camera.
tꢀ Batteries are consumable parts that must
be replaced over time. Get a new battery
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.
The date and time are
incorrect
Set the date and time in the display settings
menu.
The touch screen or
buttons do not work
Remove the battery and insert it again.
Appendixes 99
Before contacting a service centre
Suggested remedies
Suggested remedies
Situation
Situation
If you use your camera at very low
temperatures, it may cause the camera
screen to malfunction or discolour.
For better performance of your camera
screen, use your camera in moderate
temperatures.
tꢀ Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the
The photo is too bright
The camera screen
works poorly
Your photo is underexposed.
The photo is too dark
The memory card has
an error
The memory card has not been reset.
tꢀ Make sure that the camera is correctly
connected to the external monitor with
the A/V cable.
If you change the name of a file, your
camera may not play the file (the name of
the file should meet the DCF standard). If
you encounter this situation, play back files
on your computer.
The TV does not
display your photos
Cannot play back files
tꢀ Make sure that your memory card
contains photos.
tꢀ Make sure that the USB cable is
connected correctly.
tꢀ Make sure that the focus option you set
Your computer does
not recognise your
camera
tꢀ Make sure that your camera is switched
on.
tꢀ Make sure that the subject is within
The photo is blurry
tꢀ Make sure that you are using a
supported operating system.
tꢀ Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,
The file transmission may be interrupted by
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
and connect it again.
Your computer
disconnects the camera
while transferring files
An incorrect white balance can create
unrealistic colour. Select the proper white
balance option to suit the light source.
The colours in the
photo do not match the
actual scene
Appendixes 100
Before contacting a service centre
Suggested remedies
Situation
tꢀ You can play videos only with the Intelli-
studio program. Install the program on
your computer. (p. 82)
Your camera cannot
play videos
tꢀ Make sure that the USB cable is
connected correctly.
tꢀ End Intelli-studio and restart the program.
tꢀ You cannot use Intelli-studio on
Macintosh computers.
tꢀ Make sure that the PC Software is set
Intelli-studio is not
functioning properly
tꢀ Depending on your computer's
specification and environments, the
program may not launch automatically.
In this case, click Start My
Computer Intelli-studio
iStudio.exe on your computer.
Appendixes 101
Camera specifications
Image sensor
Shutter speed
tꢀ Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.
tꢀ Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.
tꢀ Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
tꢀ Fireworks: 2 sec.
Type
1/2.33" (Approx. 7.79 mm) CCD
Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels
Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels
Effective pixels
Total pixels
Lens
Exposure
Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 4.9 - 22.5 mm
(35 mm film equivalent: 27 - 124.2 mm)
Control
Program AE
Focal length
F-stop range
Digital zoom
Metering
Compensation
ISO equivalent
Flash
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
2EV (1/3EV steps)
F3.5 (W) - F5.9 (T)
tꢀ Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X
tꢀ Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size)
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Display
Type
TFT LCD
Mode
Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix
tꢀ Main Display: 3.5" (8.9 cm) Wide 1,152 K Full
Touch LCD
tꢀ Wide: 0.2 m - 3.4 m (ISO Auto)
tꢀ Tele: 0.5 m - 2.0 m (ISO Auto)
Range
Feature
Focusing
Type
tꢀ Front Display: 1.5" (3.8 cm) 61 K TFT LCD
Recharging time
Approx. 4 sec.
Shake reduction
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Recognition
AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Touch AF, One Touch
Shooting)
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) +
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS)]
Effect
Tele (T)
Wide (W)
tꢀ Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
Normal
Macro
80 cm - infinity
Shooting mode
50 cm - 80 cm
50 cm - infinity
-
Range
5 cm - 80 cm
5 cm - infinity
3 cm - 8 cm
tꢀ Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation
Auto Macro
Super Macro
Appendixes 102
Camera specifications
White Balance
Playback
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,
Custom Set
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show with music
and effects, Movie clip, Smart Album*
* Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week,
Face, Favorite
Type
Date Imprinting
Date & Time, Date, Off
Shooting
Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector , Image Adjust,
Special Effect, Face Effect
Edit
tꢀ Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
tꢀ Modes: Smart Auto (Portrait, Night Portrait,
Backlight Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, White,
Motion, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text, Blue Sky,
Sunset Sky, Natural Green, Natural Portrait, Macro
Colour), Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Movie, Scene
(Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text,
Close Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks,
Beach & Snow, Frame Guide, Beauty Shot)
tꢀ Image Adjust: ACB, Brightness, Contrast,
Saturation
Effect
tꢀ Special Effect: Colour Filter, Elegant, Add Noise
tꢀ Face Effect: Face Retouch, Red-eye Fix, Snow ,
Mosaic, Highlight
Photos
Voice recording
tꢀ Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
tꢀ Timer: 10 Sec, 2 Sec, Double, Motion Timer
tꢀ Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min)
tꢀ Voice Recording (Max. 10 hours )
tꢀ Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)
Storage
tꢀ Size: 1280 X 720 HQ (30 FPS, 15 FPS),
1280 X 720 (30 FPS, 15 FPS), 640 X 480 (30 FPS,
15 FPS), 320 X 240 (60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS)
tꢀ Internal memory: Approx. 55 MB
tꢀ External memory (Optional):
microSD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed)
tꢀ Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS
Videos
Media
tꢀ Effect: Photo Style Selector , White Balance
Internal memory capacity may not match these
specifications.
tꢀ Voice: Off, On (sound is muted when operating the
zoom function)
tꢀ Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording,
Still image capture, Time trimming
Appendixes 103
Camera specifications
tꢀ Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
PictBridge 1.0
Power source
Rechargeable
battery
File format
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-07A, 720 mAh)
tꢀ Video: H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)
tꢀ Audio: AAC
For 1GB microSDTM
The power source may differ depending on your region.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Normal
399
Super Fine
Fine
281
310
99.8 x 59.8 x 18.6 mm
4000 X 3000
3984 X 2656
145
166
Weight
436
165.7 g (without battery and memory card)
522
531
3840 X 2160
3264 X 2448
2560 X 1920
2048 X 1536
1920 X 1080
1024 X 768
200
209
363
357
Operating temperature
Image size
860
339
630
0 - 40˚ C
1,198
1,909
2,350
526
885
Operating humidity
873
1,455
2,037
5 - 85 %
1,697
Software
These figures are measured under Samsung’s
standard conditions and may vary depending on
shooting conditions and camera settings.
Intelli-studio
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Interface
Digital output
connector
USB 2.0
Audio output
Mono (Internal speaker), Mono (Microphone)
tꢀ AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
tꢀ HDMI 1.2: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
Video output
DC power input
connector
34 pin, 4.2V
Appendixes 104
Correct Disposal of This Product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate battery return systems)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances
can cause harm to human health or the environment.
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that
the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB
cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the
end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can
take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users
should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through
your local, free battery return system.
The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user
replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your
service provider.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Samsung Eco-mark
It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to
effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental
friendly product activities to the consumers. The
mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on
development of environmental conscious products.
Appendixes 105
Index
RGB tone
V
Video
Smart face recognition 51
S
Viewing files
Service centre 99
Special effects
Settings
Voice memo
T
Shooting mode
W
Transferring files
Z
for Windows 80
Appendixes 108
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or
visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-
sales service or inquiries.
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