Samsung HZ30W User Manual
This user manual includes detailed usage  
instructions for your camera. Please read  
this manual thoroughly.  
Ä Click a topic  
Quick reference  
Contents  
Basic functions  
Extended functions  
Shooting options  
Playback/Editing  
Appendixes  
User Manual  
HZ30W  
Index  
Health and safety information  
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from  
damage  
Safety precautions  
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly  
Avoid 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.  
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Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious  
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water  
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.  
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Prevent 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.  
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Do 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.  
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Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or  
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a  
soft cloth before inserting in your camera.  
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Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or  
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and  
internal components.  
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Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in  
contact with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the  
camera to malfunction.  
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.  
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory  
card.  
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tꢀProtect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on  
beaches or in other similar areas.  
Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and  
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact  
or pressure.  
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Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other  
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your  
camera.  
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and  
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,  
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries  
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and  
accessories.  
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.  
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories  
Do 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.  
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Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause  
injury, or void your warranty.  
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Health and safety information  
Protect your camera’s lens  
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid  
environments  
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.  
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor  
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.  
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Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your  
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.  
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Check that the camera is operating properly before use  
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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Organization of the user manual  
Basic functions  
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic  
functions for shooting.  
11  
27  
Copyright information  
tꢀMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are  
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.  
Extended functions  
tꢀMac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.  
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and  
how to record a video or voice memo.  
tꢀHDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition  
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.  
Shooting options  
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.  
39  
62  
tꢀAll brand and product names appearing in this manual  
are registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
Playback/Editing  
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice  
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to  
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,  
TV, or HDTV.  
tꢀCamera specifications or contents of this manual  
may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade  
of camera functions.  
tꢀWe recommend using your camera within a country  
where you purchase it.  
Appendixes  
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and  
maintenance tips.  
85  
tꢀFor Open Source License information, refer to the  
"OpenSourceinfo.pdf" in the provided CD-ROM.  
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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
p
Safety warnings and precautions  
Program  
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the  
shutter button)  
[ ]  
Aperture Priority, Shutter  
Priority, Manual  
( )  
¢
*
Page number of related information  
d
DUAL IS  
Beauty Shot  
Scene  
The order of options or menus you must select to perform  
a step; for example: Select Shooting ¢ White Balance  
(represents select Shooting, and then White Balance)  
s
v
Annotation  
Movie  
Shooting mode icons  
Abbreviations used in this manual  
These icons indicate that a function is available in the  
corresponding modes. The smode may not support functions  
for all scenes.  
Abbreviation Definition  
ACB  
AEB  
AF  
Auto Contrast Balance  
Auto Exposure Bracket  
Auto Focus  
e.g.)  
Available in the  
Program, Aperture  
Priority, Shutter  
Priority, Manual,  
DUAL IS, and Movie  
modes  
DIS  
DPOF  
EV  
Digital Image Stabilization  
Digital Print Order Format  
Exposure Value  
OIS  
WB  
Optical Image Stabilization  
White Balance  
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Expressions used in this manual  
Exposure (Brightness)  
Pressing the shutter  
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 the shutter halfway down  
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t
Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down  
Normal exposure  
Overexposure (too bright)  
Half-press [Shutter]  
Press [Shutter]  
Subject, background, and composition  
Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,  
or still life  
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Background: the objects around the subject  
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Composition: the combination of a subject and background  
Background  
Composition  
Subject  
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Common questions  
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.  
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.  
The subject's eyes  
appear red.  
tꢀ Set the flash option to  
Red-eye or  
Red-eye Fix. (p. 43-44)  
tꢀ If the photo has already been taken, select  
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 73)  
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.  
Photos have dust spots.  
Photos are blurred.  
tꢀ Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)  
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.  
tꢀ Use the dmode. (p. 29)  
tꢀ Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25)  
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 Turn on the flash. (p. 43-44)  
Photos are blurred when  
shooting at night.  
tꢀ Select  
Night in the  
s
mode. (p. 31)  
tꢀ Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)  
tꢀ Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.  
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.  
Subjects come out  
too dark because of  
backlighting.  
tꢀ Select  
Backlight in the  
s
mode. (p. 31)  
tꢀ Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 44)  
tꢀ Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 55)  
tꢀ Adjust the exposure. (p. 55)  
tꢀ Set the metering option to  
Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 56)  
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Quick reference  
Taking photos of people  
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)  
tꢀ Viewing files by category in  
Smart Album 65  
f
tꢀ  
s
mode > Portrait, Children  
31  
tꢀ ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  
45  
f
f
tꢀ Deleting all files on the  
memory card 66  
tꢀ Beauty Shot  
30  
tꢀ EV (to adjust exposure)  
55  
f
f
f
tꢀ Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  
43-44  
tꢀ ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright  
backgrounds) 55  
tꢀ Viewing files as a slide show  
68  
f
f
f
tꢀ Face Detection  
50  
tꢀ Metering  
56  
tꢀ Viewing files on a TV or HDTV  
76  
f
f
f
tꢀ AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with  
different exposures) 58  
tꢀ Connecting your camera to a  
computer 79  
f
Taking photos at night or in the dark  
f
tꢀ Adjusting sound and volume  
87  
tꢀ  
s
mode > Night, Dawn, Firework  
31  
f
Applying a different effect  
f
tꢀ Flash options  
43  
f
tꢀ Adjusting the brightness of  
the display 87  
tꢀ ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  
45  
f
f
tꢀ Photo styles (to apply tones)  
59  
f
tꢀ Changing the display  
language 87  
tꢀ Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or  
contrast) 61  
f
f
Taking action photos  
tꢀ Setting the date and time  
88  
f
tꢀ  
h
mode  
34  
f
tꢀ Formatting the memory card  
88  
Reducing camera shake  
tꢀ Continuous, Motion Capture  
58  
f
f
tꢀ Troubleshooting  
98  
f
tꢀ Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  
24  
f
Taking photos of text, insects, or  
flowers  
tꢀ  
d
mode  
29  
f
tꢀ  
tꢀ Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up  
photos) 46  
s
mode > Close Up, Text  
31  
f
f
tꢀ White balance (to change the color tone)  
56  
f
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Contents  
Using the Manual mode ........................................................... 35  
Recording a video............................................................... 36  
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode................................... 37  
Recording voice memos ..................................................... 38  
Recording a voice memo ......................................................... 38  
Adding a voice memo to a photo.............................................. 38  
Basic functions ............................................................. 11  
Unpacking........................................................................... 12  
Camera layout..................................................................... 13  
Icons................................................................................... 15  
Inserting the battery and memory card................................ 16  
Charging the battery and turning your camera on............... 17  
Charging the battery................................................................. 17  
Turning on your camera............................................................ 17  
Performing the initial setup.................................................. 18  
Selecting options................................................................. 19  
Setting the display and sound............................................. 21  
Changing the display type ........................................................ 21  
Setting the sound..................................................................... 21  
Taking photos...................................................................... 22  
Zooming .................................................................................. 23  
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .................................................. 24  
Tips for getting a clearer photo............................................ 25  
Shooting options........................................................... 39  
Selecting a resolution and quality........................................ 40  
Selecting a resolution ............................................................... 40  
Selecting image quality............................................................. 40  
Using the timer.................................................................... 41  
Shooting in the dark............................................................ 43  
Preventing red-eye................................................................... 43  
Using the flash ......................................................................... 43  
Adjusting the amount of flash.................................................... 44  
Adjusting the ISO speed........................................................... 45  
Changing the camera’s focus.............................................. 46  
Using macro ............................................................................ 46  
Setting the focus distance........................................................ 46  
Using tracking auto focus......................................................... 47  
Using selection focus............................................................... 48  
Adjusting the focus area........................................................... 49  
Using face detection ........................................................... 50  
Detecting faces........................................................................ 50  
Taking a self-portrait shot.......................................................... 51  
Taking a smile shot................................................................... 51  
Detecting eye blinking .............................................................. 52  
Using smart face recognition .................................................... 52  
Extended functions....................................................... 27  
Using the Smart Auto mode................................................ 28  
Using the DUAL IS mode.................................................... 29  
Using the Beauty Shot mode .............................................. 30  
Using the Scene mode........................................................ 31  
Using the frame guide .............................................................. 31  
Using the Program mode.................................................... 32  
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode... 33  
Using the Aperture Priority mode .............................................. 34  
Using the Shutter Priority mode................................................. 34  
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Contents  
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star).............................. 53  
Adjusting brightness and color............................................ 55  
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)........................................ 55  
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)........................................ 55  
Changing the metering option................................................... 56  
Selecting a light source (White balance).................................... 56  
Using burst modes.............................................................. 58  
Improving your photos ........................................................ 59  
Applying photo styles ............................................................... 59  
Defining your own RGB tone .................................................... 59  
Applying smart lens effects ...................................................... 60  
Adjusting your photos............................................................... 61  
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)................ 78  
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................... 79  
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 81  
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)............................. 82  
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)........................ 83  
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ................. 84  
Appendixes................................................................... 85  
Camera settings menu........................................................ 86  
Accessing the settings menu.................................................... 86  
Sound ..................................................................................... 87  
Display..................................................................................... 87  
Settings ................................................................................... 88  
Error messages................................................................... 91  
Camera maintenance.......................................................... 92  
Cleaning your camera .............................................................. 92  
About memory cards................................................................ 93  
About the battery...................................................................... 94  
Before contacting a service centre...................................... 97  
Camera specifications.......................................................100  
Index.................................................................................105  
Playback/Editing........................................................... 62  
Playing back........................................................................ 63  
Starting Playback mode............................................................ 63  
Viewing photos ........................................................................ 68  
Playing a video......................................................................... 69  
Playing voice memos ............................................................... 70  
Editing a photo.................................................................... 71  
Resizing photos ....................................................................... 71  
Rotating a photo....................................................................... 71  
Applying photo styles ............................................................... 72  
Defining your own RGB tone .................................................... 72  
Correcting exposure problems.................................................. 73  
Applying smart lens effects....................................................... 74  
Creating a print order (DPOF).................................................... 75  
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV............................................. 76  
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Basic functions  
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions  
for shooting.  
Unpacking …………………………………………………12  
Camera layout ……………………………………………13  
Icons ………………………………………………………15  
Inserting the battery and memory card …………………16  
Charging the battery and turning your camera on ……17  
Charging the battery ………………………………………… 17  
Turning on your camera …………………………………… 17  
Performing the initial setup ………………………………18  
Selecting options …………………………………………19  
Setting the display and sound……………………………21  
Changing the display type…………………………………… 21  
Setting the sound …………………………………………… 21  
Taking photos ……………………………………………22  
Zooming ……………………………………………………… 23  
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 24  
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………25  
Unpacking  
Check your product box for the following items.  
Camera  
AC adapter/USB cable  
(AD44-00146A/AD39-00165A)  
Rechargeable battery  
(4302-001226)  
Strap  
(Silver: AD63-02596A/  
Black: AD63-02604A)  
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.  
User Manual CD-ROM  
(AD46-00318A)  
Quick Start Manual  
(AD68-04761A)  
Optional accessories  
Camera case  
Memory cards  
A/V cable  
(AD39-00146A)  
Battery Charger  
(AD44-00164A )  
HDMI cable  
(AD39-00179A )  
Basic functions 12  
Camera layout  
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.  
POWER button  
Mode dial  
(See below)  
Shutter button  
Flash  
Speaker  
Battery chamber cover  
Insert a memory card and battery  
AF-assist light/timer lamp  
Tripod mount  
Lens  
Icon  
Mode  
Description  
Icon  
Mode  
Description  
Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene  
mode as it detects  
Take a photo with options suitable for reducing  
camera shake  
S
Smart Auto  
d
DUAL IS  
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial  
imperfections  
Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings  
Take a photo by setting options  
a
p
Auto  
Beauty Shot  
Program  
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene  
Record a video  
s
v
Scene  
Movie  
Set the aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual  
mode  
Aperture Priority : Take a photo by adjusting the  
aperture value (The shutter speed is set automatically.)  
Shutter Priority : Take a photo by adjusting the  
shutter speed (The aperture value is set automatically.)  
Manual : Take a photo by adjusting both the aperture  
value and shutter speed  
Aperture Priority,  
Shutter Priority,  
Manual  
Basic functions 13  
Camera layout  
Microphone  
Zoom button  
Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.  
t
Zoom in on part of a photo, view files as  
t
thumbnails, or adjust volume in Playback mode.  
Adjust volume in Playback mode.  
t
Video shooting button  
Status lamp  
Display  
Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by  
t
a computer or printer, or out of focus  
Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus  
t
(See below)  
USB and A/V port  
Accepts USB cable or A/V cable  
Button  
Description  
Access options or menus.  
m
HDMI port  
Accepts HDMI cable  
In Shooting mode  
While setting  
D
M
Change the display option Move up  
Navigation  
Change the macro option Move down  
F
Change the flash option  
Change the timer option  
Move left  
t
Move right  
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.  
Enter Playback mode.  
o
Playback  
Access options in Shooting mode.  
Delete files in Playback mode.  
t
t
Function  
Basic functions 14  
Icons  
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.  
B. Icons on the right  
A
B
A. Information  
Icon  
Description  
Icon  
Description  
Photo resolution  
Video resolution  
Photo quality  
Frame rate  
Selected shooting mode  
Indicates the status of moving  
subject  
Zoom ratio  
Available number of photos  
Available recording time  
Internal memory  
Metering option  
Flash  
C
Timer  
Focus distance  
Face detection  
Memory card inserted  
: Fully charged  
: Partially charged  
: Charging needed  
t
t
t
C. Icons on the left  
Icon  
Description  
Exposure value  
White balance  
Face tone  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Voice memo  
Auto focus frame  
Camera shake  
Current date and time  
Histogram (p. 21)  
Grid lines  
Face retouch  
ISO speed  
Photo style  
Image adjustment  
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)  
Smart Filter  
Voice muted  
Burst type  
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  
Basic functions 15  
Inserting the battery and memory card  
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-colored contacts facing  
down.  
Battery lock  
Push the lock up to  
release the battery.  
Battery  
Insert the battery with the  
Samsung logo facing down.  
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  
Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge 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  
for the first time. (p. 18)  
Turning on your camera in Playback mode  
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode  
immediately.  
Indicator light  
tꢀ Red: Charging  
tꢀ Green: 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.  
Press [POWER].  
tꢀ The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera  
for the first time.  
Press [  
D
] or [  
M] to select Date & Time and press  
1
2
6
7
[
t] or [  
o].  
Press [  
F
] or [t] to select an item.  
Press [t] to select Language and press [  
t
] or [o].  
Language  
Date & Time  
Time Zone  
: English  
Language  
Date & Time  
Time Zone  
English  
穢剳檺  
: 10/01/01  
yyyy mm dd  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
2010/01/01 10:00  
Off  
Back  
Set  
Back  
Set  
Press [  
date format, and press [  
D
] or [  
M
] to set the date and time or select a  
].  
8
Press [  
D
] or [  
M
] to select a language and press [  
o].  
3
4
o
Press [  
D
] or [  
M
] to select Time Zone and press [t]  
or [o].  
Press [  
F
] or [  
t
] to select a time zone and press [  
o].  
5
tꢀ To set the daylight-saving time, press [  
D
].  
Back  
DST  
Basic functions 18  
Selecting options  
You can select options by pressing [m] and pressing the navigation button([D], [M], [F], [t]).  
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options  
are not available.  
Going back to the previous menu  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.  
Press the navigation button to select to an option or  
menu.  
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.  
tꢀ Press [D] or [M] to move up or down; press [F] or [t] to  
move left or right.  
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.  
3
Basic functions 19  
Selecting options  
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode  
Press [  
then press [  
D
] or [  
] or [o  
M
] to select to White Balance and  
].  
4
5
t
Rotate the mode dial to  
p.  
1
2
Photo Size  
Quality  
EV  
ISO  
White Balance  
Face Detection  
Smart FR Edit  
Press [m  
].  
Exit  
Back  
Photo Size  
Quality  
Shooting  
Movie  
Press [F  
] or [  
t
] to select to a white balance option.  
EV  
ISO  
Sound  
White Balance  
Face Detection  
Smart FR Edit  
Display  
Settings  
Daylight  
Exit  
Change  
Press [  
D
] or [  
] or [M] to select to Shooting and then  
3
press [  
t
o
].  
Back  
Move  
Press [o].  
6
Basic functions 20  
Setting the display and sound  
Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.  
About a histogram  
Changing the display type  
Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.  
A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your  
photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos  
are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that your photos  
are bright. The height of the peaks is related to color information.  
The more of a particular color, the taller the peak.  
Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.  
Underexposed  
Well Exposed  
Overexposed  
Setting the sound  
Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you  
operate your camera.  
Mode  
Description  
tꢀ Display all information about shooting  
tꢀ Hide information about shooting, except the  
available number of photos  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Shooting  
Playback  
Select Sound ¢ Beep Sound ¢ an option.  
tꢀ Display grid lines and histogram  
tꢀ Display all information about the current photo  
tꢀ Hide all information about the current file  
Option  
Description  
Off  
The camera does not emit any sounds.  
The camera emits sounds.  
tꢀ Display information about the current file, except the  
shooting settings and histogram  
1/2/3  
Press [m] to return to the previous mode.  
3
Basic functions 21  
Taking photos  
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
S.  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.  
tꢀ A green frame means the subject in focus.  
1
3
Align your subject in the frame.  
2
Press [Shutter] to take a photo.  
4
See page 25 for tips to get clearer photos.  
Basic functions 22  
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 15X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using  
both, you can zoom in up to 75 times.  
Optical range  
Zoom indicator  
Rotate [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [Zoom]  
left to zoom out.  
Digital range  
tꢀ The digital zoom is not available when using  
S
,
d
,
,
s
(
,
,
,
,
,
), and modes and when used with  
v
Face Detection.  
tꢀ It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.  
tꢀ The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while  
recording a video.  
Zoom ratio  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
The zoom ratio available for videos differs.  
Basic functions 23  
Taking photos  
Reducing camera shake (OIS)  
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.  
tꢀ OIS may not function properly when:  
-
-
-
-
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  
s
mode)  
-
-
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, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ OIS ¢ an option.  
Option  
Description  
Off: Deactivate the OIS function.  
On: Activate the OIS function.  
Basic functions 24  
Tips for getting a clearer photo  
Holding your camera correctly  
Reducing camera shake  
Make sure nothing is  
blocking the lens.  
tꢀ Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to  
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 24)  
tꢀ Select the mode to reduce camera shake  
both optically and digitally. (p. 29)  
d
When is displayed  
Half-pressing the shutter button  
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.  
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.  
Focus and exposure will be adjusted  
automatically.  
tꢀ Use a tripod or set the flash  
option to Fill in. (p. 44)  
tꢀ Set ISO speed options.  
(p. 45)  
Camera shake  
The aperture value and  
shutter speed are set.  
Focus frame  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo  
if displayed in green.  
t
Change the frame and half-press  
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.  
t
Basic functions 25  
Preventing your subject from being out of focus  
When you take photos in low light  
t
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 color of clothing that is similar to the  
background)  
the light source behind the subject is too bright  
the subject is shiny  
-
Turn on the flash.  
(p. 43-44)  
-
-
-
-
the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds  
the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame  
When subjects are moving fast  
t
Use the continuous or  
motion capture function.  
(p. 58)  
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 26  
Extended functions  
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to  
record a video or voice memo.  
Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………28  
Using the DUAL IS mode…………………………………29  
Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………30  
Using the Scene mode……………………………………31  
Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 31  
Using the Program mode…………………………………32  
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual  
mode ………………………………………………………33  
Using the Aperture Priority mode ………………………… 34  
Using the Shutter Priority mode …………………………… 34  
Using the Manual mode …………………………………… 35  
Recording a video…………………………………………36  
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode…………………… 37  
Recording voice memos …………………………………38  
Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 38  
Adding a voice memo to a photo…………………………… 38  
Using the Smart Auto mode  
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you  
are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
S.  
Icon  
Description  
1
2
Appears when taking close-up photos of text.  
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 photos of sunsets.  
Appears when taking photos of clear skies.  
Appears when taking photos of forested areas.  
Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful  
subjects.  
Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.  
Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a  
while.  
Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.  
Appears when taking photos of fireworks. This is  
available only when you use a tripod.  
Icon  
Description  
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.  
Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.  
3
4
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.  
This is available only when the flash is off.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
tꢀ If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, Swill not  
change and the default settings will be used.  
Appears when taking portraits at night.  
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with  
backlighting.  
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.  
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.  
Appears when taking portraits.  
tꢀ Even if you use a tripod, the  
depending on the subject's movement.  
mode may not be detected  
Appears when taking close-up photos.  
Extended functions 28  
Using the DUAL IS mode  
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions.  
Before correction  
After correction  
Rotate the mode dial to  
d
.
1
2
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
3
tꢀ The digital zoom will not work in this mode.  
tꢀ The photo will be corrected optically only when taken 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 Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in  
different shooting modes. (p. 24)  
Extended functions 29  
Using the Beauty Shot mode  
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.  
Select Shooting ¢ Face Retouch ¢ꢀan option.  
tꢀ Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of  
imperfections.  
5
Rotate the mode dial to  
.
1
2
To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face  
only), press [ ].  
m
Select Shooting ¢ Face Tone ¢ꢀan option.  
tꢀ Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.  
3
4
Level 3  
Level 2  
Back  
Move  
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
6
7
Back  
Move  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
To hide facial imperfections, press [  
m].  
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.  
Extended functions 30  
Using the Scene mode  
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
Select a scene.  
s.  
1
2
Using the frame guide  
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.  
Frame Guide  
Rotate the mode dial to  
s.  
1
2
3
Select Frame Guide.  
This mode is appropriate for taking pictures with  
pre-composed scenes.  
Align your subject in the frame and press [Shutter].  
tꢀ Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the  
frame.  
tꢀ To change the scene mode, press [m] and select Scene  
¢ a scene.  
tꢀ For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on  
page 31.  
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
3
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Cancel Frame: OK  
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.  
4
5
To cancel the guides, press [  
o].  
Extended functions 31  
Using the Program mode  
Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
p.  
1
2
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting  
options.”)  
Photo Size  
Back  
Move  
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
3
4
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Extended functions 32  
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode  
Adjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter  
Priority, and Manual modes.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
The aperture is a hole through which light is admitted. You can  
adjust the aperture value to control how much light reaches the  
lens when you capture a photo. By decreasing the aperture value  
(opening the aperture wider), more light will enter and objects that  
are farther away will appear out of focus. This is good for close-  
up or portrait shots to draw attention to the main subject.  
Shutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remains  
open when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutter  
speed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appear  
brighter. However, a slower shutter speed can also result in blurry  
photos if either the subject or the camera is moving.  
When you increase the shutter speed, the photo will appear  
darker. However, a faster shutter speed will also reduce the  
blurring if your subject or the camera is in motion.  
Alternatively, as you increase the aperture value, objects from  
near to far are in sharp focus. This is good for landscape shots to  
show the entire scope of the scene.  
Slow shutter speed  
Fast shutter speed  
Big aperture value  
Small aperture value  
Extended functions 33  
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode  
Using the Aperture Priority mode  
The Aperture Priority mode allows you to manually set the  
aperture value while the camera automatically selects an  
appropriate shutter speed.  
Using the Shutter Priority mode  
The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter  
speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate  
aperture value.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
.
Rotate the mode dial to  
.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Select  
Press [  
and press [  
o
].  
Select  
Press [  
and press [  
o].  
m
].  
m
].  
Select Shooting ¢ Aperture and then adjust the  
aperture value.  
Select Shooting ¢ Shutter Speed and then adjust the  
shutter speed.  
tꢀ See page 33 for more information about the aperture value.  
tꢀ See page 33 for more information about the shutter speed.  
Aperture  
Shutter Speed  
Back  
Move  
Back  
Move  
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting  
options.”)  
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting  
options.”)  
5
6
7
5
6
7
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Extended functions 34  
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode  
Using the Manual mode  
The Manual mode allows you to manually adjust both the aperture  
value and the shutter speed.  
Rotate the mode dial to  
.
1
2
3
4
Select  
Press [  
and press [  
o].  
m
].  
Select Shooting ¢ Manual EV and then adjust the  
aperture value and shutter speed.  
Manual EV  
Back  
Move  
Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting  
options.”)  
5
6
7
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]  
to focus.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Extended functions 35  
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.  
Select Movie ¢ Voice ¢ꢀa sound option.  
5
tꢀ H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format  
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and  
ITU-T.  
Option Description  
Off: Record a video without sound.  
tꢀ Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In  
this case, set a lower resolution. (p. 40)  
tꢀ When the Optical Image Stabilization (  
On: Record a video with sound.  
) is activated, your video  
may be recorded with the OIS operation sound.  
tꢀ The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while  
recording a video.  
Zoom Mute : Record a video without sound while  
zooming.  
Set other options as desired.  
(For options, refer to “Shooting options.”)  
6
Rotate the mode dial to  
v.  
1
2
3
Press [Shutter] to start recording.  
Press [  
m
].  
7
8
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.  
Select Movie ¢ Frame Rate ¢ꢀa frame rate (the  
number of frames per second).  
tꢀ As the number of frames increases, action appears more  
natural, but the file size is increased.  
To pause recording  
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a  
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as  
a single video.  
60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.  
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.  
Press [m].  
4
How to use Video shooting button  
By pressing the movie recording button in the shooting mode,  
you can directly start recording movies. To disable the movie  
recording function, press the movie recording button one more  
time.  
Extended functions 36  
Recording a video  
Press [Shutter] to start recording.  
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode  
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate  
camera settings based on a detected type of scene.  
5
6
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.  
tꢀ If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode,  
change and the default settings will be used.  
tꢀ The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting  
environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the  
subject.  
will not  
Rotate the mode dial to  
v.  
1
2
3
4
Press [m].  
Select Movie ¢ Smart Scene Detection¢ On.  
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 recording videos of landscapes.  
Appears when recording videos of clear skies.  
Appears when recording videos of forested areas.  
Appears when recording videos of sunsets.  
Extended functions 37  
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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, press [  
m
].  
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
2
3
1
2
3
Select Shooting ¢ Voice ¢ Record.  
Select Shooting ¢ Voice ¢ Memo.  
Press [Shutter] to record.  
Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.  
tꢀ You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the  
photo.  
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).  
tꢀ Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.  
4
Stop  
Pause  
tꢀ Press [o] to pause or resume recording.  
tꢀ You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.  
Press [Shutter] to stop.  
tꢀ Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.  
4
5
Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode.  
Extended functions 38  
Shooting options  
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.  
Selecting a resolution and quality................. 40  
Selecting a resolution.........................................40  
Selecting image quality.......................................40  
Adjusting brightness and color..................... 55  
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV).................55  
Compensating for backlighting (ACB).................55  
Changing the metering option............................56  
Selecting a light source (White balance) .............56  
Using the timer .............................................. 41  
Shooting in the dark...................................... 43  
Preventing red-eye.............................................43  
Using the flash ...................................................43  
Adjusting the amount of flash.............................44  
Adjusting the ISO speed.....................................45  
Using burst modes........................................ 58  
Improving your photos.................................. 59  
Applying photo styles.........................................59  
Defining your own RGB tone..............................59  
Applying smart lens effects ................................60  
Adjusting your photos ........................................61  
Changing the camera’s focus....................... 46  
Using macro.......................................................46  
Setting the focus distance..................................46  
Using tracking auto focus...................................47  
Using selection focus .........................................48  
Adjusting the focus area.....................................49  
Using face detection ..................................... 50  
Detecting faces..................................................50  
Taking a self-portrait shot...................................51  
Taking a smile shot.............................................51  
Detecting eye blinking ........................................52  
Using smart face recognition..............................52  
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)......53  
Selecting a resolution and quality  
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.  
When recording a video:  
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Selecting a resolution  
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.  
In the  
v
mode, press [m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Movie Size ¢ an option.  
Option Description  
1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.  
When taking a photo:  
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.  
In Shooting mode (except  
v
mode), press [m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Photo Size ¢ an option.  
Option Description  
4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.  
3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).  
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3840 X 2160: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)  
or play back on an HDTV.  
Selecting image quality  
Photos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.  
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.  
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.  
2560 X 1920: Print on A4 paper.  
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Quality ¢ an option.  
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper or play back on an  
HDTV.  
Option Description  
Super Fine  
Fine  
1024 X 768: Attach to email.  
Normal  
Shooting options 40  
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Using the timer  
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
t].  
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.  
tꢀ The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will  
1
3
automatically take a photo at the specified time.  
tꢀ Press [  
t] to cancel the timer.  
Off  
tꢀ Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not  
available or some timer options are not available.  
Select an option.  
2
Option Description  
Off: The timer is not active.  
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.  
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.  
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another  
in 2 seconds.  
Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a  
photo. (p. 42)  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 41  
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.  
6
In Shooting mode, press [  
t].  
1
Select  
.
2
3
4
Press [Shutter].  
Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after  
pressing [Shutter].  
Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate  
the timer.  
5
tꢀ The AF-assist light/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when  
the camera detects you.  
The motion timer may not work when:  
you are more than 3 m away from the camera  
your movements are too subtle  
there is too much light or backlight  
t
t
t
The detection range of the motion timer  
Shooting options 42  
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, press [F].  
1
Auto  
Select an option.  
2
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.  
Red-eye Fix*:  
The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.  
t
t
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced  
software analysis.  
Shooting options 43  
Shooting in the dark  
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Option Description  
Slow Sync:  
Adjusting the amount of flash  
Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or  
underexposure.  
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.  
t
t
Select this when you want to capture ambient light to  
reveal more details in the background.  
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
2
3
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.  
t
Select Shooting ¢ Flash EVC.  
Fill in:  
Adjust the amount of flash.  
The flash always fires.  
t
t
Light intensity is adjusted automatically.  
0
Red-eye*:  
The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.  
t
t
The camera reduces red-eyes.  
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or  
background is dark.  
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.  
Back  
Move  
tꢀ Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if:  
-
-
-
the subject is too close to the camera  
you set a high ISO speed  
the exposure value is too big or too small  
tꢀ Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select  
Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.  
tꢀ Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance  
from the flash. (p. 100)  
tꢀ In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.  
tꢀ If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear  
on your photo.  
Shooting options 44  
Shooting in the dark  
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Adjusting the ISO speed  
The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as  
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (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.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select Shooting → ISO → an option.  
•
Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the  
brightness of the subject and lighting.  
• The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may  
get.  
• When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.  
Shooting options 45  
Changing the camera’s focus  
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.  
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Using macro  
Setting the focus distance  
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers  
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Setting the focus distance.”  
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to  
your distance from the subject.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
M].  
1
Normal (AF)  
Select an option.  
2
Option Description  
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm  
tꢀ Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.  
(farther than 2 m when using zoom).  
tꢀ Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 80 cm.  
Macro: Focus on a subject 3-80 cm (1-2 m when using  
zoom).  
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 3 cm  
(farther than 1 m when using zoom).  
Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually  
adjusting the focus distance. (p. 47)  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 46  
Changing the camera’s focus  
Adjusting the focus distance manually  
pAhns  
Using tracking auto focus  
Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,  
even when you are moving.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
M].  
1
2
3
Select Manual Focus.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
Rotate the navigation button to adjust the focus  
distance.  
Select Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Tracking AF.  
Focus on the subject you want to track and press [  
tꢀ A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the  
o].  
subject as you move the camera.  
tꢀ When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out  
of focus, the photo may become blurry.  
tꢀ If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus  
area 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].  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
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tꢀ Press [o] to change the focus area.  
Shooting options 47  
Changing the camera’s focus  
pAhnd  
Using selection focus  
tꢀ Tracking a subject may fail when:  
-
-
-
the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively  
the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place  
colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the  
same  
You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where  
you want to focus.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
-
the camera shakes excessively  
In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame.  
Select Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Selection AF.  
tꢀ If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject  
to track.  
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.  
Move  
Set  
Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame  
3
4
to the area you want to focus and press [  
o].  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
tꢀ Press [o] to change the focus area.  
If you use this function, the face detection options are not available.  
Shooting options 48  
Changing the camera’s focus  
apAhnds  
Adjusting the focus area  
You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus  
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ an option.  
Option Description  
Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects  
are located in the centre).  
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.  
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 47)  
Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. (p. 48)  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 49  
apAhnds  
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 prioritize 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, smart filter  
effect, or image adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF.  
tꢀ Face detection is not available when using the digital zoom.  
tꢀ When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not  
work.  
tꢀ Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not  
available or some timer options are not available.  
tꢀ Depending on the selected face detection 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, press [m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Normal.  
tꢀ The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest  
of the faces appear in grey focus frames.  
tꢀ The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
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 detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list  
or Smart Album.  
tꢀ The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect  
faces.  
tꢀ When you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be  
recognized.  
Shooting options 50  
Using face detection  
Taking a self-portrait shot  
Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to  
close-up and your camera will emit a beep.  
Taking a smile shot  
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a  
smiling face.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Smile Shot.  
tꢀ When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect  
the smile more easily.  
1
2
3
Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Self-Portrait.  
When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].  
Shooting options 51  
Using face detection  
Detecting eye blinking  
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take  
2 photos in succession.  
Using smart face recognition  
The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently  
photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically  
prioritize the focus on those faces and favorite faces. This feature  
is available only when you use a memory card.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Blink Detection.  
Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.  
When blink detection fails, “Picture taken with eyes closed.”  
message appears. Take another photo.  
t
t
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Smart Face  
Recognition.  
The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest  
of the faces appear in grey focus frames.  
tꢀ  
: Indicate favorite faces  
(To register favorite faces, see page 53).  
: Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers.  
tꢀ  
Shooting options 52  
Using face detection  
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)  
You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and  
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you  
use a memory card.  
tꢀ The camera may recognize 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 12 faces. If the camera  
recognizes a new face when there are 12 registered faces, it will  
replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
tꢀ The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene.  
Select Shooting ¢ Smart FR Edit ¢ My Star.  
Align your subject and press [Shutter] to register the  
face.  
tꢀ If the subject’s face is not aligned with the oval guideline, the  
white frame will not appear.  
tꢀ You can take photos of a subject’s face directly from the front,  
to the left side, to the right side, from above, or from below.  
tꢀ Take photos of one person at a time when registering faces.  
Back  
Set  
Back  
Set  
When you are finished taking the photos, the face list  
appears.  
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Your favorite faces are indicated with a  
on the face list.  
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Shooting options 53  
Using face detection  
Viewing your favorite faces  
tꢀ You can register up to 8 favorite 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, press [  
m].  
1
Select Shooting ¢ Smart FR Edit ¢ Face List .  
2
tꢀ To change the ranking of the favorite faces, press [f] and select  
Edit Ranking.(p. 64)  
tꢀ To cancel the favorite faces, press [f] and select Delete My Star.  
(p. 64)  
Shooting options 54  
Adjusting brightness and color  
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.  
pAhn  
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)  
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)  
pAhndv  
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.  
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 (+)  
].  
Without ACB  
With ACB  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
1
2
3
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ꢀEV.  
Select Shooting ¢ꢀACB ¢ an option.  
Select a value to adjust the exposure.  
Option Description  
Off: ACB is off.  
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.  
On: ACB is on.  
tꢀ If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB  
(Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different  
exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 58)  
tꢀ The ACB feature is always on in the  
tꢀ You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.  
a
mode.  
Shooting options 55  
Adjusting brightness and color  
pAhndv  
Changing the metering option  
Selecting a light source (White balance)  
pAhndv  
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.  
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the  
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,  
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white  
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.  
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ꢀMetering ¢ꢀan option.  
Option Description  
Multi:  
Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and  
then measures the light intensity of each area.  
t
(Auto WB)  
(Daylight)  
Suitable for general photos.  
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Spot:  
Your camera measures only the light intensity of the  
very centre of the frame.  
t
t
t
If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your  
photo may be improperly exposed.  
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.  
(Tungsten)  
(Cloudy)  
Center–weighted:  
Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire  
frame with emphasis placed on the centre.  
t
Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the  
frame.  
t
Shooting options 56  
Adjusting brightness and color  
Defining your own white balance  
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
Select Shooting ¢ꢀWhite Balance ¢ an option.  
2
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
2
Icon  
Description  
Select Shooting ¢ꢀWhite Balance ¢  
Measure: Shutter.  
Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the  
lighting conditions.  
Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.  
3
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny  
day.  
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.  
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under  
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.  
Press [Shutter].  
4
Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your  
pre-defined settings.  
Shooting options 57  
pAhns  
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.  
tꢀ You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select  
Single.  
tꢀ When you select Motion Capture, the ISO speed will be set  
to Auto.  
tꢀ Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst  
options are not available.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ꢀDrive ¢ an option.  
Option Description  
Single: Take a single photo.  
Continuous:  
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes  
photos continuously.  
t
The maximum number of photos depends on the  
capacity of your memory card.  
t
Motion Capture:  
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes  
VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30  
photos).  
t
The camera automatically shows you the photos just  
taken and then saves them.  
t
AEB:  
Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,  
underexposed, and overexposed.  
t
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.  
t
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 58  
Improving your photos  
Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments.  
apAhnv  
Applying photo styles  
Defining your own RGB tone  
Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid,  
or Forest.  
In Shooting mode, press [m].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ꢀPhoto Style Selector ¢ꢀCustom  
RGB.  
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).  
3
Soft  
Vivid  
Forest  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select Shooting ¢ꢀPhoto Style Selector ¢ an option.  
tꢀ Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.  
Back  
Move  
tꢀ Select Normal if you want to use face detection options.  
tꢀ When you select Sketch, the photo will be automatically resized to  
or smaller.  
tꢀ If you use this function, you cannot set the smart filter and image  
adjustment options.  
Adjust the amount of the selected color.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
Shooting options 59  
Improving your photos  
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
apAhnv  
1
2
3
Applying smart lens effects  
Apply various lens effects to your photos to create unique images.  
Select Shooting ¢ꢀSmart Filter.  
Select an effect.  
Option Description  
Normal: No effect  
Miniature: Make a photo of a life-size location or object  
look like a photo of a miniature scale model. Blurring parts  
of the photo makes the scene seem much smaller than it  
actually is.  
Miniature  
Vignetting  
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,  
and strong vignette effect.  
Fish-eye 1: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect  
of a fisheye lens.  
Fish-eye 1  
Fish-eye 2  
Fish-eye 2: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort  
objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.  
tꢀ If you select Miniature when recording a video, the miniature  
recording time is displayed with the  
real recording time.  
icon and is shorter than the  
tꢀ If you select Miniature when recording a video, the sound will not  
be recorded.  
tꢀ When you apply a smart filter effect while recording a video, the  
video will be automatically resized to  
or smaller.  
tꢀ If you use this function, you cannot set the photo style and image  
adjustment options.  
Shooting options 60  
Improving your photos  
pAhn  
Adjusting your photos  
Saturation option Description  
Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.  
-
Decrease the saturation.  
Increase the saturation.  
+
In Shooting mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
Select Shooting ¢ꢀImage Adjust.  
tꢀ Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)  
tꢀ When Image Adjust is set, Photo Style Selector function is not  
available.  
Select an adjustment option.  
tꢀ Contrast  
tꢀ Sharpness  
tꢀ Saturation  
Select a value to adjust the selected item.  
4
Contrast option  
Description  
-
Decrease the color and brightness.  
Increase the color and brightness.  
+
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.  
+
Shooting options 61  
Playback/Editing  
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and  
edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera  
to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.  
Playing back .....................................................................63  
Starting Playback mode........................................................63  
Viewing photos .....................................................................68  
Playing a video......................................................................69  
Playing voice memos ............................................................70  
Editing a photo .................................................................71  
Resizing photos ....................................................................71  
Rotating a photo ...................................................................71  
Applying photo styles............................................................72  
Defining your own RGB tone.................................................72  
Correcting exposure problems..............................................73  
Applying smart lens effects....................................................74  
Creating a print order (DPOF)................................................75  
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV .........................................76  
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)..........78  
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ......................................79  
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk  
..............................................................................................81  
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP).........................82  
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) ..................83  
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)............84  
Playing back  
Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.  
Icon  
Description  
Starting Playback mode  
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your  
camera.  
Photo includes a voice memo  
Video file  
Press [  
P].  
Print order has been set (DPOF)  
Protected file  
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.  
Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you  
use a memory card  
Press [F] or [t] to scroll through files.  
tꢀ Press and hold [  
Folder name – File name  
Histogram  
F] or [t] to view files quickly.  
ISO  
AV  
ISO speed  
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.  
Aperture  
TV  
Shutter speed  
FLASH Flash option  
SIZE  
Photo resolution  
Display in Playback mode  
DATE  
Shooting Date and time  
Playback/Editing 63  
Playing back  
Ranking your favorite faces  
Canceling your favorite faces  
You can change the ranking of your favorite faces or delete them.  
This feature is available only when you use a memory card.  
In Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Select File Options ¢ꢀFace List Edit ¢ꢀDelete My  
Star.  
In Playback mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
3
Select File Options ¢ꢀFace List Edit ¢ꢀEdit Ranking.  
Select a face and press [  
o].  
3
4
5
Select a face from the list and press [  
o].  
Press [f].  
Edit Ranking  
Select Yes.  
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
8
Back  
Set  
Press [  
and press [  
D
] or [  
].  
M] to change the ranking of the face,  
4
f
Playback/Editing 64  
Playing back  
Viewing files by category in Smart Album  
Press [F] or [t] to scroll through files.  
4
5
tꢀ Press and hold [F] or [t] to view files quickly.  
View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type,  
week, color, or face.  
Press [o] to return to the normal view.  
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left.  
1
Press [  
m].  
2
3
Viewing files as thumbnails  
Select a category.  
Scan thumbnails of files.  
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or  
20 thumbnails (rotate [Zoom] right to return to the  
previous mode).  
Type  
Date  
Color  
Week  
Face  
Back  
Set  
Option  
Type  
Description  
View files by the file type.  
Date  
View files by the date they were saved.  
View files by the dominant color of the image.  
View files by the weekday they were saved.  
Filter  
Color  
Week  
To  
Do this  
Scroll through files  
Delete files  
Press [  
D
], [  
M], [F], or [t].  
View files by recognized faces and favorite faces.  
(Up to 20 people)  
Face  
Press [f  
] and select Yes.  
It may take some time for the camera to change the category and  
recognize files.  
Playback/Editing 65  
Playing back  
Protecting files  
Deleting files  
Protect your files from accidental deletion.  
Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected  
files.  
In Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
To delete a single file,  
Select File Options ¢ꢀProtect ¢ꢀSelect.  
tꢀ To protect all files, select All ¢ꢀLock.  
In Playback mode, select a file and press [  
f].  
1
2
Select the file you want to protect and press [  
o].  
3
4
Select Yes to delete the file.  
tꢀ Press [o] again to cancel your selection.  
To delete multiple files,  
In Playback mode, press [  
f].  
1
Select Multiple Delete.  
2
Select files you want to delete and press [  
o].  
3
tꢀ Press [o] again to cancel your selection.  
Select  
Set  
Press [  
f
].  
4
5
Press [f  
].  
Select Yes.  
To delete all files,  
In Playback mode, press [m].  
1
Select File Options ¢ Delete ¢ All ¢ Yes.  
2
Playback/Editing 66  
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, press [m].  
1
2
3
Select File Options ¢ꢀCopy to Card.  
Select Yes to copy files.  
To activate the recycle bin,  
In Playback mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select File Options ¢ Recycle Bin ¢ On.  
To restore files from the recycle bin,  
In Playback mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
Select File Options ¢ Recycle Bin ¢ Retrieve.  
This function does not work for videos or voice memos.  
It may take longer to delete files when using the recycle bin function.  
If you format the internal memory, all files in the recycle folder will be  
deleted.  
t
t
t
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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Playback/Editing 67  
Playing back  
Starting a slide show  
Viewing photos  
Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.  
You can apply effects and audio to your slide show.  
In Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
Enlarging a photo  
Select Multi Slide Show.  
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] right to enlarge a  
photo (rotate [Zoom] left to reduce a photo).  
Select a slide show effect option.  
tꢀ Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.  
Option  
Description  
The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the  
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the  
resolution.  
Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.  
tꢀ All: View all photos in a slide show.  
Images  
tꢀ Date: View photos captured on a specific date in  
a slide show.  
tꢀ Select: View selected photos in a slide show.  
tꢀ Set the interval between photos.  
tꢀ This is available when Off is selected in the effect  
option.  
Interval  
tꢀ When used with effect options other than Off, the  
interval will be set to 1 sec.  
Trim  
Music  
Effect  
Select a background audio.  
tꢀ Select a transition effect.  
To  
Do this  
tꢀ Select Off for no effects.  
Press [D  
], [  
M], [F], or [t].  
Move the enlarged area  
Trim the enlarged photo  
Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).  
Playback/Editing 68  
Playing back  
Set the slide show effect.  
Use the following buttons to control playback.  
2
4
5
Press  
To  
Select Start ¢ꢀPlay.  
[
[
[
F]  
Scan backward.  
Pause or resume playback.  
Scan forward.  
To loop the slide show, select Repeat.  
t
t
Press [o] to pause or resume the slide show.  
o
]
t
]
To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [  
o]  
[Zoom] left or right  
Adjust the volume level.  
and then [ ] or [ ].  
F
t
Trimming a video during playback  
Press [  
o
] at the point where you want the new video to  
1
Playing a video  
begin and rotate [Zoom] right.  
You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a  
video.  
Press [o  
] to resume playback.  
2
3
Press [o  
] at the point where you want the new video to  
In Playback mode, select a video and press [  
o].  
1
end and rotate [Zoom] right.  
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.  
Pause  
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Playing back  
Capturing an image during playback  
Playing a voice memo added to a photo  
Press [  
image.  
o
] at the point where you want to save a still  
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice  
5
6
memo and press [o].  
tꢀPress [o] to pause or resume playback.  
Press [M].  
A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and  
will be saved as a new file.  
Playing voice memos  
Playing a voice memo  
In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [  
o].  
1
Use the following buttons to control playback.  
2
Press  
To  
[
[
[
[
F]  
Scan backward.  
Pause or resume playback.  
Scan forward.  
o
]
t
]
M
]
Stop playback.  
Adjust the volume level.  
[Zoom] left or right  
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Editing a photo  
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.  
Edited photos will be saved as new files.  
Resizing photos  
Rotating a photo  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m].  
1
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].  
1
2
Select Edit ¢ Resize ¢ an option.  
2
Select Edit ¢ Rotate ¢ an option.  
Right 90°  
Back  
Move  
Back  
Move  
Select  
to save the photo as a start image. (p. 87)  
t
t
Depending on the original photo size, the rotated photo may be resized to  
a lower resolution.  
Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.  
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Editing a photo  
Applying photo styles  
Apply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or  
Forest.  
Defining your own RGB tone  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m].  
1
Select Edit ¢ Photo StyleꢀSelector ¢ Custom RGB.  
2
3
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).  
Soft  
1
Vivid  
Forest  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m
].  
Select Edit ¢ꢀPhoto StyleꢀSelector ¢ꢀan option.  
tꢀ Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.  
2
Back  
Move  
Adjust the amount of the selected color.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
Sketch  
Back  
Move  
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Editing a photo  
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation  
Correcting exposure problems  
Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or  
saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add  
noise to the photo.  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m].  
1
Select Edit ¢ Image Adjust.  
2
3
Select an adjustment option.  
Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)  
tꢀ  
tꢀ  
tꢀ  
: Brightness  
: Contrast  
: Saturation  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m
m
m
].  
].  
].  
1
2
Select Edit ¢ Image Adjust ¢ ACB.  
Select a value to adjust the selected item.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
Removing red-eye  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
Adding noise to the photo  
1
Select Edit ¢ Image Adjust ¢ Red-eye Fix.  
2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
m].  
1
Select Edit ¢ Image Adjust ¢ Add Noise.  
2
Hiding facial imperfections  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
1
Select Edit ¢ Image Adjust ¢ Face Retouch.  
2
3
Select a level.  
tꢀ As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.  
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Editing a photo  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
Select Edit ¢ Smart Filter.  
Select an effect.  
m].  
1
2
3
Applying smart lens effects  
Apply various lens effects to your photos to create unique  
images.  
Miniature  
Miniature  
Vignetting  
Back  
Move  
Fish-eye 1  
Fish-eye 2  
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Editing a photo  
Press [  
m
].  
Creating a print order (DPOF)  
4
5
Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of  
copies or paper size.  
Select File Options ¢ DPOF ¢ Size ¢ an option.  
Option  
Select  
All  
Description  
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.  
Specify the print size for the selected photo.  
Specify the print size for all photos.  
Reset your settings.  
Reset  
tꢀ You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal  
memory.  
If you select Select, scroll to a photo and rotate [Zoom]  
left or rignt to select the print size. Repeat for the photos  
6
you want and press [  
tꢀ If you select All, press [  
and press [ ].  
f
D
].  
] or [M] to select the print size  
In Playback mode, press [  
m
].  
1
2
o
Select File Options ¢ DPOF ¢ Standard ¢ an option.  
Option  
Select  
All  
Description  
Printing photos as thumbnails  
Print the selected photos.  
Print all photos.  
In Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Reset  
Reset your settings.  
Select File Options ¢ DPOF ¢ Index ¢ Yes.  
If you select Select, scroll to a photo and rotate [Zoom]  
left or right to select the number of copies. Repeat for  
3
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF 1.1-  
compatible printers.  
the photos you want and press [  
tꢀ If you select All, press [ ] or [  
copies and press [ ].  
f
].  
D
M] to select the number of  
o
Playback/Editing 75  
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.  
Select a video signal output according to your country or  
region. (p. 89)  
1
tꢀ On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not  
appear.  
tꢀ Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on  
Turn off your camera and TV.  
your TV settings.  
2
3
tꢀ You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected  
to a TV.  
Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.  
Audio  
Video  
Viewing files on an HDTV  
You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos  
on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition  
Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs.  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
Select Settings ¢ HDMI Size.  
Select an HDMI resolution.  
m].  
1
2
3
4
Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using  
the TV remote control.  
4
Turn on your camera and press [  
P].  
Turn off your camera and HDTV.  
5
6
View photos or play videos using the buttons on your  
camera.  
Playback/Editing 76  
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV  
Connect your camera to your HDTV using the optional  
HDMI cable.  
5
HDMI cable  
Turn on your camera.  
6
The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera  
screen will be displayed.  
t
View files using the buttons on your camera or a remote  
control of your camera or HDTV.  
7
Playback/Editing 77  
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 favorite 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 XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later to  
connect the camera as a removable disk.  
Item  
CPU  
Requirements  
Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher  
(AMD Athlon™ 64FX, 2.6GHz or better)  
Minimum 512 MB RAM  
(1 GB and above recommended)  
RAM  
OS  
Windows XP SP2/Vista/7  
Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may  
void your warranty.  
Hard disk  
capacity  
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
tꢀ CD-ROM drive  
tꢀ nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series  
or higher  
Others  
tꢀ 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible  
monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit color 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 recognizes the camera automatically.  
5
Transferring files using Intelli-studio  
Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera  
to your computer with the USB cable.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a 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.  
6
7
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
4
Select Yes.  
tꢀ New files will be transferred to the computer.  
Select Settings ¢ꢀPC Software ¢ On.  
Turn off the camera.  
For Windows Vista, select Run iStudio.exe from the AutoPlay window.  
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB  
cable.  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (T) into your  
camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer  
is not responsible for any loss of data.  
Playback/Editing 79  
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.  
• 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.  
• You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.  
• You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera.  
• Intelli-studio supports the following formats:s  
- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI(MJPEG)  
- Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF  
2
3
4
5
1
6
7
15  
14  
13  
8
9
10  
12  
11  
Playback/Editing 80  
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)  
Transferring files by connecting the camera  
as a removable disk  
Iteam  
Requirements  
1
2
3
4
Open menus  
You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable  
Display files in the selected folder  
Change to the Photo edit mode  
Change to the Video edit mode  
disk.  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
4
Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email  
or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.)  
5
Select Settings ¢ꢀPC Software ¢ꢀOff.  
6
7
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list  
Select a file type  
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB  
cable.  
8
View files of the selected folder on your computer  
Show or hide files of the connected camera  
View files of the selected folder on the camera  
View files as thumbnails, in Smart Album, or on a map  
Browse folders in the connected device  
Browse folders in your computer  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (T) into  
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
Move to the previous or next folder  
Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or  
register faces  
15  
Playback/Editing 81  
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)  
Turn on the camera.  
tꢀ The computer recognizes the camera automatically.  
5
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)  
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is  
similar.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until  
it stops.  
1
On your computer, select My computer ¢ Removable  
Disk ¢ DCIM ¢ 100PHOTO.  
6
Click  
on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC  
2
screen.  
Select the files you want and drag or save them to your  
7
computer.  
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.  
Playback/Editing 82  
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)  
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly  
from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.  
Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported.  
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the  
USB cable.  
Turn on the camera.  
tꢀ The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a  
removable disk icon will be displayed.  
1
2
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (T) into  
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
Double-click the removable disk icon.  
3
4
Transfer photos or videos to the computer.  
Playback/Editing 83  
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)  
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.  
Configuring print settings  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
3
Select Setting ¢ USB ¢ Printer.  
Images  
Size  
: One Photo  
: Auto  
With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer  
with the USB cable.  
Layout  
Type  
: Auto  
: Auto  
Quality  
: Auto  
Exit  
Print  
Option Description  
Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all  
photos.  
Turn on your camera.  
tꢀ The printer recognizes the camera automatically.  
4
5
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.  
Press [  
tꢀ Press [  
settings.”  
F
m
] or [  
t
] to select a photo.  
] to set printing options. See “Configuring print  
Press [ ] to print.  
o
6
tꢀ Printing starts. Press [F] to cancel printing.  
File Name: Set to print the name of the file.  
Reset: Reset the print options.  
Some options are not supported by some printers.  
Playback/Editing 84  
Appendixes  
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and  
maintenance tips.  
Camera settings menu....................................86  
Accessing the settings menu .............................. 86  
Sound................................................................. 87  
Display ................................................................ 87  
Settings............................................................... 88  
Error messages................................................91  
Camera maintenance......................................92  
Cleaning your camera ......................................... 92  
About memory cards .......................................... 93  
About the battery ................................................ 94  
Before contacting a service centre.................97  
Camera specifications...................................100  
Index ..............................................................105  
Camera 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
Volume  
Off  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
m].  
1
2
Start Sound  
Low  
Shutter Sound  
Medium  
Select a menu.  
Beep Sound  
High  
AF Sound  
Volume  
Shooting  
Start Sound  
Movie  
Shutter Sound  
Sound  
Back  
Set  
Beep Sound  
Display  
AF Sound  
Change  
Press [m  
] to return to the previous screen.  
Settings  
Exit  
Menu  
Description  
Sound: Set various camera sounds and volume.  
(p. 87)  
Display: Customize the display settings, such as  
language and brightness. (p. 87)  
Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,  
such as memory format, default file name, and USB  
mode. (p. 88-90)  
Appendixes 86  
Camera settings menu  
Sound  
Item  
Description  
* Default  
Set a start image to display when the camera turns on.  
Item  
Description  
tꢀ Off*: Display no start image.  
tꢀ Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal  
memory.  
Adjust the volume of any sound.  
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)  
Volume  
tꢀ User Image: Display the image you want. (p. 71)  
Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your  
camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)  
Start Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Beep 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.  
Start Image  
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the  
shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)  
Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the  
buttons or switching modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)  
tꢀ A wide image or image in 3:2 ratio cannot be  
set as a start image.  
Set a sound to be emitted when half-pressing the  
shutter button. (Off, On*)  
Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark,  
Normal, Bright)  
Display  
Brightness  
Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if Auto is  
selected.  
Display  
* Default  
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before  
returning to Shooting mode.  
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)  
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)  
Quick View  
Power Save  
Item  
Description  
Language  
Select a language for the display text.  
Function  
Description  
Display a brief description of an option or menu.  
(Off, On*)  
Select a type of the grid lines that helps you to  
compose a scene. (2 X 2*, 3 X 3, X, +)  
Grid line  
Appendixes 87  
Camera settings menu  
Settings  
* Default  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Format the internal memory and the memory card  
Item  
Description  
Specify how to name files.  
(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).  
(Yes, No)  
tꢀ Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when  
inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory  
card, or deleting all files.  
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.  
Format  
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.  
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,  
language, and video output settings will not be reset).  
(Yes, No)  
Reset  
File No.  
Set the date and time and select a date format.  
(dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, Off*)  
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.  
Date & Time  
Time Zone  
Select a region and set the daylight-saving time  
(DST).  
Appendixes 88  
Camera settings menu  
* Default  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Set whether to display the date and time on your  
photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)  
Item  
Description  
Set the video signal output according to your  
region.  
tꢀ NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,  
Mexico.  
tꢀ The date and time will be displayed on the  
bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow.  
tꢀ The date and time may not be printed on some  
printer models.  
Imprint  
Video Out  
tꢀ PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,  
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,  
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  
Thailand, Norway.  
tꢀ If you select in the  
s
mode, the date and  
time will not be displayed.  
Set the camera to automatically turn off when you  
are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min,  
10 min)  
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 On*: Control the camera with an HDTV remote  
control.  
tꢀ Your settings will not change after replacing  
the battery.  
tꢀ The camera will not automatically turn off when:  
Auto Power Off  
Anynet+  
(HDMI-CEC)  
-
-
-
it is connected to a computer or printer  
you are playing a slide show or videos  
you are recording a voice memo  
tꢀ Off: View files without using an HDTV remote  
control.  
Appendixes 89  
Camera settings menu  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Select the resolution of photos when playing back  
files on an HDTV with the HDMI cable.  
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/  
PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)  
HDMI Size  
If the HDTV does not support the selected  
resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next  
lower resolution.  
Set the function to use via a USB connection with a  
computer or printer.  
tꢀ Computer*: Connect your camera to a  
computer for transferring files.  
USB  
tꢀ Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for  
printing files.  
tꢀ Select Mode: Select a USB mode when you  
connect your camera to another device.  
Set Intelli-studio to start automatically when you  
connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)  
PC Software  
Appendixes 90  
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.  
tꢀ Format your memory card. (p. 88)  
Unlock the memory card.  
Card Locked  
DCF Full Error  
File names do not match the DCF standard.  
Transfer the files on the memory card to your  
computer and format the card. (p. 88)  
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  
The inserted memory card is not available with  
your camera. Use only the memory card that fits  
to the standardization of manufactures.  
Card not  
supported.  
Appendixes 91  
Camera maintenance  
Camera body  
Cleaning your camera  
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.  
Camera lens and display  
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 92  
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  
SD card:  
Memory cards you can use  
You can use SD (Secure Digital) or SDHC (Secure Digital High  
Capacity) memory cards.  
Super  
Size  
Fine  
Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS  
fine  
Terminal  
Write-protect switch  
Label (front)  
147  
285  
314  
368  
375  
568  
804  
1147  
1675  
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405  
442  
529  
538  
794  
1068  
1441  
1878  
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168  
203  
212  
340  
534  
872  
1475  
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You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect  
switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or  
slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when shooting.  
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* The recordable time may vary if you use the zoom.  
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total  
recording time.  
Appendixes 93  
Camera maintenance  
Battery life  
About the battery  
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.  
Shooting time /  
Shooting 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-11A  
Type  
Lithium-ion battery  
1,130 mAh  
3.8 V  
1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take  
a single shot, and zoom in or out.  
2. Set the flash option to Off, take a  
single shot, and zoom in or out.  
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30  
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.  
Then turn off the camera for  
1 minute.  
Cell capacity  
Voltage  
Approx. 135 min/  
Approx. 270 photos  
Photos  
Charging time  
(when the camera is switched off)  
Approx. 190 min  
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.  
Record videos at 1280 X 720 HQ  
resolution and 30 fps.  
Videos  
Approx. 100 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 94  
Camera maintenance  
Notes about charging the battery  
Notes about charging with a computer connected  
tꢀ If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted  
tꢀ Use only the provided USB cable.  
correctly.  
tꢀ The battery may not be charged when:  
tꢀ Turn off your camera when charging.  
- you use a USB hub  
tꢀ Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10  
minutes.  
- other USB devices are connected to your computer  
- you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your  
computer  
tꢀ Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.  
- the USB port of your computer does not support the power output  
standard (5 V, 500 mA)  
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.  
tꢀ If the indicator light blinks in red 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.  
Appendixes 95  
Camera maintenance  
tꢀ Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic  
objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or watches.  
tꢀ Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithiumion  
replacement batteries.  
tꢀ Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any sharp object.  
tꢀ Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces.  
tꢀ Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dropping it  
from high places.  
Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled  
carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these  
instructions for proper battery handling:  
tꢀ The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you  
notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery,  
immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your  
manufacturer.  
tꢀ Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers  
and adapters and charge the battery only by the method  
described in this user manual.  
tꢀ Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 °C (140°F) or  
above.  
tꢀ Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose to  
excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an enclosed  
car in the summertime.  
Disposal guidelines  
tꢀ Dispose of the battery with care.  
tꢀ Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.  
tꢀ Disposal regulations may differ by country or region.Dispose of the  
battery in accordance with all local and federal regulations.  
tꢀ Do not place the battery in a microwave oven.  
tꢀ Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places, such as  
spas or shower enclosures.  
tꢀ Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or  
liquids.  
tꢀ Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces, such as bedding,  
carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period.  
tꢀ When the device is switched on, do not leave it in any confined  
space for a prolonged period.  
Appendixes 96  
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.  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted.  
tꢀ There is no space on the memory card.  
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new  
card.  
Cannot turn on the  
camera  
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted  
correctly.  
tꢀ Format the memory card. (p. 88)  
tꢀ Charge the battery.  
tꢀ The memory card is defective. Get a new  
memory card.  
tꢀ Charge the battery.  
tꢀ Your camera may be in Power save  
mode. (p. 87)  
Cannot take photos  
tꢀ The memory card is locked. Unlock the  
card. (p. 91)  
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 Make sure that the camera is switched  
on.  
tꢀ Charge the battery.  
tꢀ The battery may lose power more quickly  
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep  
the battery warm by putting it into your  
pocket.  
tꢀ Make sure that the battery is inserted  
correctly.  
The camera freezes  
Remove the battery and insert it again.  
The camera is losing  
battery power quickly  
tꢀ Using the flash or recording videos  
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge  
if needed.  
tꢀ The flash option may be set to Off.  
(p. 43)  
The flash does not  
work  
tꢀ You cannot use the flash in the  
, or some modes.  
d,  
tꢀ Batteries are consumable parts that must  
be replaced over time. Get a new battery  
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.  
v
s
The flash fires  
unexpectedly  
The flash may fire due to static electricity.  
This is not a malfunction of the camera.  
Appendixes 97  
Before contacting a service centre  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
The date and time are  
incorrect  
Set the date and time in the display settings  
menu.  
Your photo is overexposed.  
tꢀ Adjust the exposure value. (p. 55)  
tꢀ Adjust the aperture value or the shutter  
speed. (p. 33)  
The display or buttons  
do not work  
The photo is too bright  
Remove the battery and insert it again.  
tꢀ Turn off the flash. (p. 43)  
The memory card has  
an error  
The memory card has not been reset.  
Format the card. (p. 88)  
tꢀ Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 45)  
Your photo is underexposed.  
tꢀ Adjust the exposure value. (p. 55)  
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.  
Cannot play back files  
The photo is blurry  
tꢀ Adjust the aperture value or the shutter  
speed. (p. 33)  
The photo is too dark  
The photo is distorted  
tꢀ Turn on the flash. (p. 43)  
tꢀ Make sure that the focus option you set  
is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 46)  
tꢀ Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 45)  
The wide-angle lens may create distortions  
on the image. This is the normal feature of  
the wide-angle lens.  
tꢀ Make sure that the subject is within range  
of the flash. (p. 100)  
tꢀ Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,  
clean the lens. (p. 92)  
tꢀ Make sure that the camera is correctly  
connected to the external monitor with  
the A/V cable.  
The TV does not  
display your photos  
An incorrect white balance can create  
unrealistic color. Select the proper white  
balance option to suit the light source.  
(p. 56)  
The colors in the photo  
do not match the  
actual scene  
tꢀ Make sure that your memory card  
contains photos.  
Appendixes 98  
Before contacting a service centre  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
tꢀ Make sure that the USB cable is  
tꢀ End Intelli-studio and restart the program.  
connected correctly.  
tꢀ You cannot use Intelli-studio on  
Macintosh computers.  
Your computer does  
not recognize your  
camera  
tꢀ Make sure that your camera is switched  
on.  
tꢀ Make sure that the PC Software is set  
to On in the settings menu. (p. 90)  
tꢀ Make sure that you are using a  
supported operating system.  
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  
Your computer  
disconnects the  
camera while  
The file transmission may be interrupted by  
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable  
and connect it again.  
transferring files  
tꢀ You can play videos only with the  
Intellistudio program. Install the program  
on your computer. (p. 79)  
Your camera cannot  
play videos  
tꢀ Make sure that the USB cable is  
connected correctly.  
Appendixes 99  
Camera specifications  
Image sensor  
Shutter speed  
Type  
1/2.3" (Approx. 1.10 cm) CCD  
Approx. 12.0 mega-pixels  
Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels  
tꢀ Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.  
tꢀ Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec.  
tꢀ Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.  
tꢀ Firework: 2 sec.  
Effective pixels  
Total pixels  
Lens  
Exposure  
Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 3.9 ~ 58.5mm  
(35 mm film equivalent: 24 ~ 360mm), 15X optical  
zoom  
Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE,  
Manual Exposure  
Focal length  
Control  
Metering  
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted  
2EV (1/3EV steps)  
F-stop range  
Digital zoom  
F3.2(W) ~ F5.8(T)  
Compensation  
ISO equivalent  
Flash  
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  
3.0" TFT LCD  
Mode  
Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix  
Feature  
Focusing  
QVGA 230K dots  
tꢀ Wide: 0.3 m - 5.0 m (ISO Auto)  
tꢀ Tele: 0.5 m - 3.0 m (ISO Auto)  
Range  
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Selection AF,  
Tracking AF, Manual Focus, Face Detection AF,  
Face Recognition AF)  
EVC  
1EV (1/2 steps)  
Approx. 4 sec.  
Type  
Recharging time  
Shake reduction  
Wide (W)  
Tele (T)  
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) +  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]  
Normal  
Macro  
80 cm - infinity  
3 cm - 80 cm  
3 cm - infinity  
3 cm - infinity  
2 m - infinity  
1 m - 2 m  
Range  
Auto Macro  
Manual  
1 m - infinity  
1 m - infinity  
Appendixes 100  
Camera specifications  
Effect  
tꢀ Format: H.264 (Max recording time: 20 min)  
tꢀ Stereo recording with volume control and mute in  
zooming  
tꢀ Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,  
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom  
RGB, Sketch, Defog  
tꢀ Size: 1280 x 720 High Quality, 1280 x 720  
Standard Quality, 640 x 480, 320 x 240  
Shooting mode  
tꢀ Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation  
tꢀ Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting,  
Fish-eye 1, Fish-eye 2  
tꢀ Frame Rate: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS  
tꢀ Voice: Off, On  
Videos  
tꢀ OIS: On, Off  
tꢀ Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording,  
White Balance  
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,  
Custom Set  
Still image capture, Time trimming  
tꢀ Effect: Photo Style Selector, EV, White Balance,  
Metering, Smart Filter  
Shooting  
Playback  
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  
Color, Firework), Auto, Program, Aperture Priority,  
Shutter Priority, Manual, DUAL IS, Movie, Beauty  
Shot, Scene (Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape,  
Text, Close Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework,  
Beach & Snow, Frame Guide)  
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,  
Movie clip, Smart Album  
Type  
Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust,  
Smart Filter  
Edit  
Photos  
tꢀ Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest,  
Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom  
RGB, Sketch, Defog  
tꢀ Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB  
tꢀ Timer: Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer  
Effect  
tꢀ Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch,  
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise  
tꢀ Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting,  
Fish-eye 1, Fish-eye 2  
Appendixes 101  
Camera specifications  
Voice recording  
For 1GB SD  
tꢀ Voice Recording (Max 10 hours)  
tꢀ Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)  
tꢀ Stereo recording  
Super fine  
147  
Fine  
285  
314  
368  
375  
568  
804  
1147  
1675  
Normal  
405  
4000 x 3000  
442  
168  
3984 x 2656  
3840 x 2160  
3264 x 2448  
2560 x 1920  
2048 x 1536  
1920 x 1080  
1024 x 768  
529  
Storage  
203  
538  
212  
tꢀ Internal memory: Approx. 128 MB  
tꢀ External memory (Optional)  
Image size  
794  
340  
1068  
1441  
1878  
- SD card (up to 2 GB guaranteed)  
- SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed)  
Internal memory capacity may not match these  
specifications.  
534  
Media  
872  
1475  
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard  
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions  
and camera settings.  
tꢀ Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,  
PictBridge 1.0  
File format  
tꢀ Video: MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC))  
Interface  
tꢀ Audio: WAV  
Digital output  
connector  
USB 2.0 (20 pin)  
Audio output  
Video output  
Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone)  
tꢀ AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable)  
tꢀ HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable)  
DC power input  
connector  
20 pin, 4.4 V  
Appendixes 102  
Camera specifications  
Power source  
Rechargeable  
battery  
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh)  
The power source may differ depending on your region.  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
106.6 x 60.5 x 28mm  
Weight  
210.7 g (without battery and memory card)  
Operating temperature  
0 - 40˚ C  
Operating humidity  
5 - 85 %  
Software  
Intelli-studio  
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
Appendixes 103  
FCC notice  
■ NOTE:  
Declaration of Conformity  
t
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.  
Model No. : Samsung HZ30W  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.  
Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ  
Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.  
■ CAUTION:  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
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 104  
Index  
Auto 44  
Beauty Shot mode 30  
Blink detection 52  
Burst  
Auto Exposure Bracket  
(AEB) 58  
Display brightness 87  
Display type 21  
DPOF 75  
A
Fill in 44  
ACB 55, 73  
Off 43  
Adjusting  
Brightness 73  
Red-eye 44  
Red-eye Fix 43  
Slow Sync 44  
Dual IS mode 29  
Contrast  
Continuous 58  
in Playback mode 73  
in Shooting mode 61  
Focus area  
Center AF 49  
Multi AF 49  
Motion capture 58  
E
Saturation  
Editing 71  
Enlarging 68  
Error messages 91  
Exposure 55  
In Playback mode 73  
in Shooting mode 61  
C
Selection AF 49  
Tracking AF 49  
Sharpness 61  
AF Lamp 89  
Camera shake 25  
Capturing an image 70  
Focus distance  
Auto Macro 46  
Macro 46  
AF Sound 87  
Cleaning  
Body 92  
Display 92  
Lens 92  
Anynet+ 89  
F
Manual Focus 46  
Normal (AF) 46  
Aperture Priority mode 34  
Aperture value 33  
Face detection  
Blink Detection 52  
Normal 50  
Frame guide 31  
Auto Contrast Balance  
(ACB) 55, 73  
Frame rate 36  
D
Self-portrait 51  
Function button 14  
Function description 87  
Smart Face Recognition 52  
Smile Shot 51  
Date and time 88  
Deleting files 66  
B
Facial brightness 30  
Facial imperfections 30  
Flash  
Digital Image Stabilisation  
29  
Battery  
Charging 95  
Life 94  
G
Digital zoom 23  
Grid lines 21, 87  
Specifications 94  
Appendixes 105  
Index  
MENU button 14  
Print order 75  
Rotating 71  
H
Metering  
Centre-weighted 56  
Multi 56  
Program mode 32  
Protecting files 66  
Half-pressing 6  
HDTV 76  
S
Scene mode 31  
Self-portrait 51  
Service centre 97  
Spot 56  
Q
I
Motion timer 42  
Movie mode 36  
Quick View 87  
Icons 15  
Imprint 89  
Intelli-studio 79  
ISO speed 45  
Settings  
Muting  
Video 36  
Accessing 86  
Camera 88  
Sound 87  
R
Recording  
Voice memo 38  
O
Shooting mode  
Aperture Priority 34  
Dual IS 29  
Recycle bin 67  
Red-eye 43  
Reset 88  
Optical Image Stabilisation  
(OIS) 24, 29  
L
Light source (White  
balance) 56  
Manual 35  
Movie 36  
P
Resizing 71  
Program 32  
Photo quality 40  
Photo styles 59  
Playback button 14  
Playback mode 63  
Printing photos 84  
M
Scene 31  
Resolution  
Photo 40  
Video 40  
Shutter Priority 34  
Smart Auto 28  
Macro 46  
Maintenance 92  
Manual mode 35  
Memory card 93  
Shutter Priority mode 34  
Shutter speed 33  
RGB tone  
in Playback mode 72, 74  
in Shooting mode 59  
Appendixes 106  
Index  
on TV 76  
Slide show 68  
Slide show 68  
Smart Album 65  
Voice memo  
Playing 70  
Smart Auto mode 22, 28  
Smart Filter  
Fish-eye 60  
Miniature 60  
Vignetting 60  
Recording 38  
Volume 87  
W
Smart Scene Detection 37  
Smile shot 51  
White Balance 56  
Start image 87  
Z
Zoom button 14  
Zooming 23  
T
Timer 41  
V
Video  
Playing 69  
Recording 36  
Video Out 89  
Viewing files  
as thumbnails 65  
by category 65  
Appendixes 107  
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit  
our website http://www.samsung.com/ for after-sales service or  
inquiries.  

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