Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
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fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury. - Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera. - Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi...
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Contents How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM button Info (DISP) / Up button...
Contents Display Bright Quick view Display SAVE Settings Formatting a memory Initialisation Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB Selecting a battery type Starting play mode PLAY...
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Before contacting a service centre Specifi cations Software Notes SOFTWARE System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC...
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
Identifi cation of features Front & Top Shutter button Flash Microphone Power button Speaker Self-timer lamp / AF sensor Lens/ Lens cover USB / AV terminal...
Identifi cation of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp Zoom Wide(W) button (Thumbnail) Zoom Tele(T) button (Digital zoom) MENU button Fn / Delete button 5 function button Play mode button Strap eyelet...
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Identifi cation of features Bottom Battery chamber cover Tripod socket To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. 5 Function button Memory card slot Battery chamber Information / Up button Flash / Left button Macro / Down button OK / Play &...
Identifi cation of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.
Connecting to a Power Source We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specifi...
Connecting to a Power Source Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it.
Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi...
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Image Adjust / Without Sound / 15 Camera shake Warning Icons Page...
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Smart Auto Mode Auto Functions Program Sound Photo Help Guide Display...
Starting the recording mode Selecting modes You can select the desired working mode using the MENU button located on the back of the camera. How to use the MENU button 1. Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed. 2.
Starting the recording mode Each scene is recognized in the following conditions; [Landscape] ) : When shooting outdoor scenes [White] ) : When shooting in a very bright environment [Nights] ) : When shooting the nighttime scenes [Night Portrait] ) : When shooting people in a dark out- door place [Backlight] ) : When shooting a backlit scenery...
Starting the recording mode How to use the Program mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the Program mode by pressing the MENU button.
Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. Photo Help Guide Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus...
Starting the recording mode How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by pressing the MENU button. (p.18) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
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Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. 1. Take a picture from the angle you choose. - A guide appears round the sides of the picture.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the MENU button. (The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.) 2.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [Press the shutter button] [Lightly press the shutter button] The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting...
Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
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ZOOM button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. [Filming screen] Macro ( While the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO ( DOWN button to take macro pictures.
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Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode Auto ( Focus Type Auto macro ( W : 10 ~ Infi nity Focus range T : 50 ~ Infi nity Mode Program ( Focus Type...
Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
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Flash ( ) / Left button If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of fl ash). Do not move the camera until the second fl...
Flash ( ) / Left button Available fl ash mode, by recording mode Mode SCENE Mode Smart Auto fl ash ( ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto] mode. Self-timer ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right ( o : Selectable) button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button Selecting the self-timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode. (p.18) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double self-timer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD monitor.
MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode.
Functions ( How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button 1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. 2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Functions] menu and press the Right/OK button. Mode White Balance Functions Face Detection Sound Right/OK...
Functions ( White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. Mode Icon The camera automatically selects the ap- Auto WB propriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. Daylight For taking images outside. For taking images under a cloudy and over- Cloudy cast sky.
Functions ( You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or specifi c light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. [ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600] : You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by in-...
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Functions ( This function can detect up to 10 persons. When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person. The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the grey colour focus frame appears over the remaining faces.
Functions ( Blink Detection Selectable modes: Auto, Program, DIS, Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow If the eyes of the subject are closed when the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes 2 continuous shots and then the images are saved.
Functions ( Image Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon Still image 3648X 3648X 3648X mode Size 2736 2432 2052 Movie Icon clip mode 640X480 Size Photo Size Back Move [ STILL IMAGE mode ] The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.
Functions ( This function is to adjust the contrast automatically when taking photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This function adjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject to be photographed clearly. - [ACB] Sub menus: [Off], [On] When using the [Program] mode, the ACB function will operate.
Functions ( Drive mode You can select single, continuous, motion capture, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). [Single] ( : Take one picture only. [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. [Motion Capture] ( ) : This takes 5 shots per second, when the shutter is pressed and held down.
Functions ( Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. Press the Shutter button to take an image. Style mode Icon Normal...
Functions ( Image Adjust Contrast You can change the contrast of the image. 1. Select [Contrast] by pressing the Up/Down button. 2. Change the contrast by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an image. When Negative in photo style is set, contrast is not available. Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take.
Functions ( Voice Memo You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.) - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. - Press the shutter button and take a picture.
Functions ( Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording fi le without having to create multiple voice recording fi les. 1. Press the OK button to pause recording. 2.
Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sound ( Volume You can select a volume of start up...
Sound ( AF sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [AF sound] sub menu : [Off], [On]* Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings.
Display ( Start up image You can select the image that is fi rst displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [Resize] menu in the play mode.
Settings ( Formatting a memory This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. - Sub menus [Yes] : A window for confi...
Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas.
Settings ( Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image fi le. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image fi...
Settings ( Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI.
Settings ( Auto Focus lamp You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. - Sub menus [Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions. [On]* : The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the OK button while playing the movie clip. Then press the Down button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name.
Starting play mode Playing back a voice memo 1. Select a still image that has the voice memo. 2. Press the OK button to play back the voice memo. - To pause the voice memo, while playing it back, press the OK button again.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Play mode button If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the Play mode button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.
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Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( Searching or Deleting Files 1. Press the Thumbnail button in Smart Album. 2. Each time you press the Thumbnail but- ton, the fi les in a category are displayed in Smart Album screen. 3. Select the fi le by pressing the Up/Down/ Left/Right buttons. 4.
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Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image.
Info (DISP) / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. Info (DISP) button Info (DISP) button Play &...
Left / Right / Down / MENU button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows.
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu One Photo Images All Photos...
Edit ( Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( menu tab and press the OK button.
Edit ( Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Rotate] ( ) menu tab and press the OK button.
Edit ( Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Image Adjust 1.
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Edit ( Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the brightness will be displayed. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button.
View ( ) You can view the thumbnails and easily categorize or search a large amount of content such as pictures and videos. 1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the desired menu. 3.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images You can select image to view 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button. [All] : All images saved in the Memory are played back.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Setting play interval Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired interval.
File Options ( Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
File Options ( DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back.
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File Options ( Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select the [Index] menu and press the Right button again.
File Options ( Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by pressing the Up / Down button. And then press the Right button.
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.
PictBridge : Picture Selection You can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.
PictBridge : Reset Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button.
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- Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged. In...
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.50) [Card Locked] The memory card is locked SD/SDHC memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the...
Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries. (p.13) Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases while in use The battery is exhausted Insert fresh batteries.
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Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Dis-engage flash off mode The camera mode can't use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.30) Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings Reset the date and time correctly The camera buttons do not operate...
- Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.0 ~ 24.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 34mm ~ 136mm) - F No. : F2.8(W) ~ F6.1(T) - Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 5.0X...
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3648X 3072X 2736 2432 2052 2304 Super Fine Fine Normal These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Effect Image Play Interface 2592X 2048X 1024X 1944 1536 - Capacity (1GB Size)
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- Approx. 125g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. - Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).
After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software.
Click the [Samsung Digital Camera Installer] menu in the Auto run frame. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a recent version of DirectX has been installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed.
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Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. Install Adobe Reader from the CD provided.
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Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to page 93 (Removing the removable disk). Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1.
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7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.
Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on.
Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.
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Image display window : A selected image displays in this window. Preview window : You can preview the changed image. A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
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Frame display window : You can insert multi media in this window. Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can’t play back in the Samsung Master. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is com- patible with MAC OS 10.3. 3.
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.
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If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer. If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. - Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the Samsung Master icon on the Taskbar.
Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Model No. : SAMSUNG SL35 Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...