Samsung DV100 User Manual

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    DV90/DV100/DV101 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index
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    camera or cause a fire. Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm. This may result in electric shock. If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources such, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service
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    may cause a fire or personal injuries. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by
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    cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case. Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased. Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. This may result in
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    of the user manual Basic functions 12 Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Extended functions 31 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video. Shooting options 45 Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode
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    in the corresponding modes. The mode may not support functions for all scenes. e.g.) Available in Program and Movie modes Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button
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    Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down. • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down. Exposure (Brightness) The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter
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    Basic troubleshooting You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 49) • If the photo has already been taken,
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    saturation, sharpness, or contrast)  66 Reducing camera shake • Digital Imaging Stabilization (DIS)  28 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album  70 • Viewing files as thumbnails  71 • Deleting all files on the memory card  72 • Viewing files as a slide show  74 • Viewing files on a TV  82
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    12 Unpacking 13 Camera layout 14 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 Learning icons 20 Selecting options or menus 21 Setting the display and
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    -eye 49 Using the flash 49 Adjusting the ISO speed 50 Changing the camera's focus 51 Using macro 51 Using auto focus 51 Using tracking auto focus (My Star 57 Adjusting brightness and color 58 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV 58 Compensating for backlighting (ACB 59 Changing the metering
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    92 Front Display Settings 92 Display 93 Settings 94 Appendixes 96 Error messages 97 Camera maintenance 98 Cleaning your camera 98 Using or storing the camera 99 About memory cards 100 About the battery 102 Before contacting a service center 106 Camera specifications 109 Glossary 113
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    layout 14 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 Learning icons 20 Selecting options or menus 21 Setting the display and sound 23 Changing the
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    AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera case Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. • Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera at the service center or the store where you
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    your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER button Flash Front display Microphone Speaker Front LCD button AF-assist light/timer lamp Lens Tripod mount Basic functions 14 USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery
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    Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode setting selected automatically by the camera. Program: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually. Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Movie: Record a video. Button Description In Shooting mode Change the display
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    memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Rechargeable battery Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Memory card Push the card
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    time, you must charge the battery. When connecting the USB cable to the camera, insert the smaller connector into the camera and the other connector into the power adapter. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the
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    Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. 1 Press [ ]. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ]. 5 Press [ ] or [ ] to select
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    Performing the initial setup 8 Press [ ] or [ ] to set the date and time and press [ ]. 9 Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date Type and press [ ] or [ ]. 10 Press [ 11 Press [ ] or [ ] to select a date format and press [ ]. ] to switch to the Shooting mode. Basic functions 19
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    set. 1 Icon Description Auto focus frame 2 Camera shake Zoom indicator 3 1 Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory Memory card , saturation) Burst type Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Basic functions 20
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    Selecting options or menus You can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([ You can also access shooting options by pressing [ ], but some options are not available. Press [ ] to confirm. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll
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    the P mode 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Press [ [ ]. ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press 3 Press [ ]. Shooting Sound Front Display Settings Display Settings Exit Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter Face Detection Change 4 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Shooting, and
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    time) and the battery icon • Display all information about the current photo • Hide all information about the current file • Display information about the current file, except the shooting settings and captured date Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you
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    Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Press [ [ ]. ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press 3 Align your subject in the frame. 4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject in focus. • A
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    Shot Icon Description Front On: Turn on the front display. Self Shot: View yourself on the front display while you capture a self-portrait. (p. 42) do not select an option within 3 seconds. • You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face in Self Shot
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    If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times. Digital range Zoom in Zoom ratio Zoom out The zoom ratio appearing on the screen changes nonlinearly and may differ slightly from
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    the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according photo with less quality deterioration than the digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use the optical zoom. Setting Intelli zoom 1 In Shooting mode,
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    : DIS is activated. • DIS 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 (for example, when you capture night scenes) -- the battery is low -- you take a close-up shot • If the
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    correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Reducing camera shake Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake. (p. 28) Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. When is displayed
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    Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: -- there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) -- the light source behind the
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    functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video. Using the Smart Auto mode 32 Using the Scene mode 34 Using the Magic Using the Self-portrait mode 42 Using the Children mode 43 Using the Jump Shot Timer 43 Recording a video with the front display ... ... 44
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    settings for various scenes. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select . 3 Align your subject in the frame. • The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below. Icon Description Portraits Close-up photos
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    the shooting condtions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. • Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode depending on the subject's movement. • In mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes
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    Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select → a scene. Magic Frame Beauty Shot Night Landscape Text Sunset Dawn • To change the scene mode, press [ ], and then select
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    frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 6 Press [Shutter] to take the photo. • In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to . • When you connect the camera to a TV in Magic Frame mode, you cannot capture photos. Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture
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    Face Retouch. 8 Select an option. • For example, increase the Face Retouch setting to hide more imperfections. Level 2 Back Move 9 Align your subject in the photo. When using the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to Auto Macro. Using the Night mode In Night mode, you can use
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    Using the Scene mode 6 Select an option. • If you select AUTO, the camera adjusts the aperture value or shutter speed automatically. 7 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 8 Press [Shutter] to take
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    Using the Program mode In the Program mode, you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select . 3 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options".) 4 Align your subject in the
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    the camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files. • Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If your card does not, set a lower resolution. (p. 46) • Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support highresolution videos. To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards
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    Scene Detection → On. 5 Align your subject in the frame. • The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen. Icon Description Appears when recording videos of landscapes. Appears when recording videos of clear skies. Extended functions 40
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    Description Appears when recording videos of forested areas. Appears when recording videos of sunsets. 6 Press [Shutter] to start recording. 7 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording. • If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, will not change and the default settings will be used
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    is off, the front display turns on for an Easy Self Shot. Because the main display is off, the camera consumes less battery power and you can prevent others from viewing the main display. • The camera will turn off when you press the front LCD button again or press [POWER]. • The front display will
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    mode attracts children by showing a short animation on the front display. 1 In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button. 2 Select Children. • The camera will display an animation. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • You can download animations for the front
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    . If you are capturing photos using the jump shot timer in low light conditions or indoors, photos may appear dark. Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in Self-portrait mode 1 In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button. 2 Select Front On. 3 Press [Shutter] to start
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    set in shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality 46 Selecting a resolution 46 Selecting image quality 47 Using the timer 48 Shooting in the dark 49 Preventing red-eye 49 Using the flash 49 Adjusting the ISO speed 50 Changing the camera Adjusting the exposure manually (EV 58
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    and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. 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 also
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    Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG format. Higher quality images result in larger file sizes. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Quality →
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    Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Off 3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time. • The front display will start a countdown a few seconds
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    more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Auto 2 Select an option. Option Description Off: • The flash does not fire. • The camera displays the camera shake warning ( ) when you are shooting in low light. Red-eye Fix*: • The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark
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    brightness of the subject and lighting. • The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. • When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto. • When the is selected, the image size is fixed to under 3M. Shooting options 50
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    than 16 in. (40 cm.) 2 Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31.5 in. (80 cm) from the camera. camera. Auto Macro: • Automatically focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm) away. Farther than 39 in. (100 cm) away when you use the zoom. • It is set
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    as you move the camera. • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. • Tracking a subject function, you cannot set self timer options, Face Detection options and Smart Filter options. • The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject
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    Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 In
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    the subject is far from the camera -- it is too bright or too dark -- the subject is not facing the camera -- the subject is wearing sunglasses When you set Smart Face Recognition option and capture photos of detected faces, they will be registered in the face list. • You can view registered faces
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    the smile more easily. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Face Detection → Smile Shot. 3 Compose your shot. • The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Detection
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    registers faces that you frequently photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, remarkable
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    the focus and exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 The flash option will be set to Off. • If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces in the face list. Viewing your favorite faces 1 In
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    for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of or Movie → EV. • Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You may need to change the exposure select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes three photos, each with a different
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    Description Off: ACB is off. On: ACB is on. The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB options. Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will
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    photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. (Auto WB) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) 1 In Shooting mode, press
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    Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting or Movie → White Balance → Measure: Shutter (Custom Set). 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper. 4 Press [Shutter]. Shooting options 61
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    the capacity of your memory card. Option Description Motion Capture: • While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes VGA photos (6 Single. • When you select Motion Capture, the resolution is set to VGA and the ISO speed is set to Auto. • Depending on the face detection option you selected
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    tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect. Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects to
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    effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Icon Description Defog: Make a photo clearer. Classic: Apply a black
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    you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the camera will not record sound. • If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye or Defog while recording a video, the recording speed will be set to and the recording resolution will be set to less than . • If you set Smart Filter effects, you
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    the saturation. Increase the saturation. • Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing). • If you use this function, you cannot set the face recognition and smart filter options. Shooting options 66
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    smart filter effects 78 Correcting exposure problems 79 Creating a print order (DPOF 81 Viewing files on a TV 82 Transferring files to your Windows computer 83 Transferring files using Intelli-studio 84 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 86 Disconnecting the
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    scroll through files quickly. • If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your memory card. • You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other cameras, due to unsupported sizes (image size, etc) or codecs. Use a computer or another device to edit or
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    Video length Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking. 3 Select a face from the list and press [ ]. Face List Edit Back Set
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    delete your favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Face List Edit → Delete. 3 Select a face and press [ ]. 4 Press [ ]. 5 Select Yes. Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by
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    through files. • Press and hold to scroll through files quickly. 5 Press [ ] to return to the normal view. • When selecting Color, Etc is shown if color is not extracted. • It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change the category and recognize files. • The front display may
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    , select All → Lock. 3 Select the file you want to protect, and then press [ ]. • Press [ ] again to cancel your selection. Protected file Select Set 4 Press [ ]. You cannot delete or rotate a protected file. Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. Deleting a single file You
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    → All. 3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Copy to Card. 3 Select Yes to copy files. Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or
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    (Play, Repeat) Images Select the photos you want to view as a slide show. • All: View all photos in a slide show. • Date: View photos captured on a specific date in a slide show. • Select: View selected photos in a slide show. Interval • Set the interval between photos. • This is available when
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    show, select Repeat. 5 View the slide show. • Press [ ] to pause the slide show. • Press [ ] again to resume the slide show. To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [ ], and then [ ] or [ ]. Playing a video You can play a video, capture an image from a video. 1 In Playback mode
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    Playing back Capturing an image during playback 1 Press [ ] at the point where you want to save a still image. 2 Press [ ]. A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is saved as a new file. Playback/Editing 76
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    . Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. Rotated photos overwrite the original files. Resizing photos Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. You can set a photo to be displayed when the camera turns on. 1 In Playback mode
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    2 Select Edit → Smart Filter. 3 Select an effect. Miniature Back Set Icon Description Normal: No effect. Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects. Icon
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    Back Set 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color. (-: less or +: more) 5 Press [ ] to save. Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. The camera
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    Editing a photo Hiding facial imperfections 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Edit → Image Adjust → Face Retouch. 3 Select a level. • As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother. 4 Press [ ] to save. Adjusting brightness/contrast/
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    message appears, select Yes. • You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through with the paper you select. • You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal memory. • If you specify the print size, you
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    enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV. 8 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera. • On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear. • Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on your TV settings. Playback/Editing 82
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    768 pixels, 16-bit color display videos. • Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program. • Your computer must have Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable disk. Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported
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    the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. • Once the Intelli-studio is installed on your computer, the computer recognizes the camera and launches the Intelli-studio automatically. If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window. 6 Select a destination
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    animations for use in Children mode. • You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. • Intelli-studio supports the following formats: -- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG) -- Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG
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    folder Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or register faces Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Settings → PC Software → Off. 3 Turn
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    XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is similar. 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops. 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen. 3 Click the pop-up message. 4 Click the message box indicating safely removed. 5 Remove the
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    data. 2 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon. If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the pop-up window. 3 Double-click the removable disk icon. 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer. Playback/Editing
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    camera. • The printer recognizes the camera automatically. 5 Press [ ] or [ ] to select a photo. • Press [ ] to set printing options. See "Configuring print settings the type of paper. Quality: Set the printing quality. Date: Set to print the date. File Name: Set to print the name of the file
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    Settings Refer to options to configure your camera's settings. Camera settings menu 91 Accessing the settings menu 91 Sound 92 Front Display Settings 92 Display 93 Settings 94
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    Settings Display Settings Description Set various camera sounds and the volume. (p. 92) Customize the front display settings. (p. 92) Customize the main display settings. (p. 93) Customize the settings for the camera system, such as memory [ Set ] to return to the previous screen. Settings 91
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    emits in Children mode. (Off, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5) Set the camera to play the animation with sound through the front display when you turn it on (for shop display). (Off*, On) Front Display Demo • In Demo mode, you cannot capture photos or record videos. Press [Shutter] to switch to Shooting mode
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    in the memory. • If you select a new photo as a user image or reset your camera, the current image will be deleted. Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto. Quick View Set the duration
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    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. Reset Language Reset menus and shooting options. Date and time, language, and video output settings are
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    settings will not change after replacing the battery. • The camera will not automatically turn off when: -- it is connected to a computer or printer -- you are playing a slide show or videos -- you are recording a voice memo Set the video Item AF Lamp USB PC Software Open source licenses * Default
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    Refer to error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Error messages 97 Camera maintenance 98 Cleaning your camera 98 Using or storing the camera 99 About memory cards 100 About the battery 102 Before contacting a service center 106 Camera specifications 109 Glossary 113 FCC
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    or contact a Samsung service center. Your camera does not support the FAT file structure of the inserted memory card. Format the memory card on the camera. 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
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    wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper, and then wipe gently. Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the
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    from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera. Storing for extended period of time • When you store the
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    from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty. About memory cards Supported memory cards Your camera supports microSD (Secure Digital) or microSDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards. To read data with a PC or memory card reader, insert the memory card into a memory card adapter
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    44'' 15 FPS - - - Approx. 07' 36'' Approx. 18' 16'' Approx. 61' 12'' * Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time. Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot
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    you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specifications Specification Description Model
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    the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from battery is inserted correctly. • If the camera is on while charging, the battery may not fully charge. Turn off the camera before charging the battery. • Do not use your camera when you charge the battery
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    AC cable. Doing so may damage the cable. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when you dispose of used batteries. • Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 106
    abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center. • Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the methods described in this user manual. • Do not place the battery near heating devices
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    device, contact your local dealer or service center. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery. Situation Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 108
    contacting a service center Situation The date and time are incorrect The display or buttons do not work The camera screen works poorly The memory card has an error Cannot play back files Suggested remedies Set the date and time in the display settings menu. (p. 94) Remove the battery and insert
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    videos • Depending on the video player programs installed on your PC, video files captured by your camera may not play. To ensure the video files • Make sure that PC Software is turned On in the settings menu. (p. 95) • Depending on your computer's specification and environments, the program may
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 110
    Camera specifications Image sensor Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length F-stop range Digital zoom Display Type Feature Focusing Type 1/2.3" (Approx. 7.76 mm) CCD Approx. 16.1 mega-pixels Approx. 16.4 mega-pixels Samsung Approx. 4 sec. (depending on battery condition) Appendixes 109
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    Camera specifications Shake reduction Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Effect Photo Shooting mode • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish Eye, Defog, Classic, Retro, Negative, Custom RGB • Image Adjust: S harpness, Contrast, Saturation (5 Levels) Video
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    (up to 2 GB guaranteed) -- microSDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications. • DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 • Still Image: JPEG (DCF) • Video: AVI (MJPEG) Image size Interface Digital output connector Audio Video output DC power input
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    your region. Dimensions (W x H x D) 90.65 x 54.9 x 19.6 mm (excluding protrusions) Weight 108 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 112
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 114
    Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captures several images Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras Digital Print Order Format) A format for writing printing information, such as selected images and number of prints, on a memory card
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 115
    improve the exposure of your photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0 EV to adjust the value one step darker and 1.0 EV to one step brighter. Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) A specification to define an image file format for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 116
    Glossary Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure. MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image. Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random, bright pixels. Noise
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 117
    accessories (e.g. charger, headset, recycling. Business users should contact battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries battery return system. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. PlanetFirst represents Samsung
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 118
    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Samsung Electronics America, Inc. : Samsung DV90/DV100/DV101 Responsible Party : Samsung
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 119
    Balance (ACB) 59 B Battery Charging 103 Life 102 Specifications 102 Beauty Shot mode 35 Blink detection 55 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) 62 Continuous 62 Motion capture 62 C Camera shake 29 Capturing an image from a video 76 Children mode movie 44 photo 43 sound settings 92 Cleaning Body 98
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    36 M Macro 51 Magic Frame mode 34 Maintenance 98 Memory card Capacity 101 microSD 100 microSDHC 100 MENU button 15 Metering Center-weighted 59 Multi 59 Spot 59 MJPEG (Motion JPEG) 110 Mode button 15 Movie mode 39 Muting Video
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 121
    Index Q Quick View 93 R Recording Video 39 Red-eye in Playback mode 79 in Shooting mode 49 Reset 94 Resizing 77 Resolution Photo 46 Video 46 RGB tone in Playback mode 79 in Shooting mode 65 Rotating 77 S Scene mode 34 Service center 106 Settings Accessing 91 Camera 94 Display 93 Sound 92 Shooting
  • Samsung DV100 | User Manual - Page 122
    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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This user manual includes detailed usage
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DV90/DV100/DV101
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Settings
Appendixes
Index