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    User Manual HZ25W Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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    search for [Removable Disk]. (p.108) Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. å Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. å If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the
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    . To do so may result in ¿re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. å Please do not use this product in close proximity to Àammable or explosive gases, as
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    cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a ¿re or electric shock. å Take care not to touch the lens or lens Instructions on how to use the memory card 018 When using the camera Manual mode 024 How to use the User
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    Out for When Taking Pictures 030 Focus lock 030 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 030 POWER button 031 SHUTTER button 031 Zoom W/T Lever Frame rate 051 Dynamic range 051 Metering 052 Drive mode 052 Setting AEB area 053 Auto Focus type 053 Flash Intensity 054 Photo Style
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    the camera 073 Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever 073 Smart Album 075 Info (DISP) / Up button 075 Play & Pause / OK button 076 Left / Right / Down / MENU button 076 Delete button 077 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 079 Edit 079 Resize 080 Rotating an image 080 Photo
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    a service centre 099 Specifications SOFTWARE 101 Software Notes 102 System Requirements 102 QuickTime Player 7.6 : H.264(MPEG4. AVC) playback Requirements 103 About the software 104 Setting up the application software 107 Starting PC mode 109 Removing the removable disk 110 Samsung Master
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    from exact appearance. Package Contents Camera Rechargeable battery (4302-001226) AC adapter (AD44-00143A) / USB cable (AD39-00165A) Neck strap (AD63-04525A) (see p.10) Lens cap (AD67-01588A) (see p.10) Sold Separately Software CD (AD46-00286A) (see p.103) User manual (AD68-04425A), Product
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    Identi¿cation of features Front & Top Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom) Shutter button Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail) AF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Microphone Flash pop-up button (p.33) Lens 008 Built-in Àash (p.33) Diopter adjustment lever (p.33) Hook for neck strap (p.10) Speaker Terminal cover USB / AV / DC
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    Identification of features Back Electronic View¿nder (EVF) (p.35) LCD monitor Video shooting button EVF/LCD button (p.34) MENU button Play mode button Smart dial (p.11) Mode Dial POWER button Hook for neck strap AE lock/image protection button (p.33) Exposure compensation button (p.34) OK/AF point
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    the neck strap as shown below. Ŷ Attaching a lens cap to the camera 1. Insert the lens cap string into the hole in the lens cap. Ensure that the neck strap is attached correctly, or the camera may fall. 2. Attach the lens cap to the neck strap. 3. Attach the lens cap as shown in the image. 010
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    Identification of features Bottom Smart dial Ŷ When pressing the Smart Dial • Move UP/DOWN /LEFT/RIGHT • Execute options in the shooting mode: 1 Change the display 2 Change the timer option 3 Change the close-up shooting option 4 Change the Àash option Battery chamber Tripod socket cover lever
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    PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) When the USB cable is inserted into a printer The lamp blinks When the printer is camera mode setting. MODE Smart Auto Program Aperture. Shutter Priority ICON MODE Manual User ICON  Night MODE Beauty Shot Scene Movie ICON MODE Frame Guide
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    battery Approx. 70 MIN 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate Ä These ¿gures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. Important information about battery usage. å When camera is not in use, turn off the power. å Please
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    port of computer. å If the USB port of the PC doesn't meet the Power output standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged. „ How to charge the rechargeable battery 014 å Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of
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    's power before inserting the memory card. - Have the front label of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (Lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor). - Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot. Ê There
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    is perfectly normal. å Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera. å Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. å If the memory card is subjected to any of
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    Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] å The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image ¿les from being deleted or formatted. By
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    . This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. Ê Setting up the language 1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. 2. Select the desired sub menu by
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    2 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate 3 Voice Memo Photo Style Selector 12 Face Detection 13 Camera shake compensation  Without Sound 14 Date / Time 15 Camera shake Warning 16 Auto Focus Frame 17 Auto Focus type 18 Drive mode 19 Metering 20 Image Quality / Frame Rate
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    use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit White Balance WB Fine-tuning ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality D-Range Exp. Change Functions
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    select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera. Ê How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning Shutter Priority Manual User1 Aperture. Shutter Priority Program Select point User2 Night Beauty Shot Smart Auto Movie Scene Manual User Night Beauty
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    operates the [Tripod] mode after checking the shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time. å Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod mode depending on the subject's movement. Ê Each scene is recognized in the following conditions; [Landscape] [White] ( ) : When shooting
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    ( ) Selecting the Smart Auto mode will con¿gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually con¿gure all functions. 1. Select the Program mode by user con¿gures an aperture value, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically. When the user selects the shutter speed, the camera
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    which are con¿gured in the [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] and [Manual] modes. See page 60 to see how to set the User mode. 1. Set a User setting mode (User 1, User 2) by turning the Mode Dial. (p.21) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor
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    the Nightscene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. capture an image. How to use the Beauty Shot mode ( ) Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. 1. Select the Beauty Shot
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    using the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the desired mode. 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Frame Guide This mode is appropriate for shooting with pre-composed scenes. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image
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    angle you choose. - A guide appears round the sides of the picture. Guide Cancel Frame : OK 2. Then the Mode dial. (p.21) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by user can shoot movies when pressing the movie type: H.264(MPEG4.AVC) - Frame Rate: 60FPS, 30FPS, 15FPS Select [Zoom Mute
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    the OK bu tton. You can record a movie without sound. Ä See p.59 for further details. å What is H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC)? With its high-compression rate and the small ¿le size, it is a standard for the digital video codec. It supports the recording functions in a high resolution. 028
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    appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to Àash shot mode. å exposure compensation (see page 34) or ACB (see page 81) function. å Avoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an image. å Compose the image by using the LCD
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    button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button 3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button
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    memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has ¿nished storing the image data. Zoom W/T Lever If the menu is not displayed, this lever works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM lever. This camera has a 24X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total
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    to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction. å When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera's moving lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear. å Take care not to touch the lens while operating the Zoom W/T lever. [Digital zoom 5.0X] 032
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    on the Àash, e.g. backlight shooting or shooting in poor lighting conditions, the user must pop up the Àash by pressing the Àash pop-up button. See Do not attempt to open the built-in Àash forcibly, as it may damage the camera. Ɣ Ensure that the Àash is always closed when it is not used. If the
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    Exposure compensation button This camera adjusts the appropriate amount of exposure automatically for a shooting situation. The user can use the exposure compensation button to shoot with excessive exposure (bright images) or insuf¿cient exposure (dark images). The range of exposure compensation is
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    the camera is turned off or when the user selects Manual], [Night], [Beauty Shot], [Scene] and [Movie] modes, but it is not available in the voice recording function. [Menu off] [Pressing the MENU button] Functions Sound Display Settings Exit White Balance WB Fine-tuning ISO Face Detection Photo
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    Size Quality D-Range Exp. Change [Pressing the OK button] White Balance WB Fine-tuning ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality D-Range Exp. Exit Back [Filming screen] [Histogram/Grid Window] [Information screen] å Histogram is not displayed when setting the [Face Detection] function. 036
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    the next page. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor. [Auto Focus] [Macro ( )] [Auto Macro ( )] [Super Macro ( )] [Manual Focus( )] 037
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    manually control the focus. 1. Press the Macro button to enable manual focus. - Then the control bar for manual Manual Focus Ä Set the manual manual focusing is not performed ( )/ Manual( ) Manual Focus 1 ~ 10 10 ~ Infinity å When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera
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    method, by recording mode ( o : Selectable, ä : In¿nity focus range) Mode Normal Auto Macro Macro o o Super Macro o Manual Focus o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o å Focus range is automatically selected in [Smart Auto] mode. Mode SCENE Normal Auto Macro Macro
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    in the [Functions] menu. (p.53) Ê Flash range Normal Auto macro Macro Super Macro Manual Focus Shooting range Wide Tele 0.3 ~ 6.0 1.7 ~ 3.0 0.3 ~ 6.0 1.7 ~ condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. å Using the flash frequently will
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    to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display on the LCD photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will appear on the LCD monitor. Ê Available
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    Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled. å Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. å In [Smart Auto], [Frame Guide], [Movie] mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. Ê Selecting the self-timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the exception
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    Quality / Frame Rate p.50 (Functions) D-Range Exp. p.51 Metering p.51 Drive p.52 AEB Area p.52 Focus Area p.53 Flash EVC p.53 Photo Style Selector p.54 Image Adjust p.55 Image Stabiliser p.56 Mode Menu Key mapping (Functions) Voice Distortion Control User Mode Set Stabilizer
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    Right button Back Move Back Move Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. 3. Select a button. White Balance WB Fine-tuning ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality D-Range Exp. Exit Back Up / Down button White Balance
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    Set Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition. Color Temperature Allows the user to set the menu of the White Balance and place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white. 2. OK button : selects previous custom white
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    and is called the colour temperature. This camera allows the user to set the white balance settings to shoot -sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO ISO numbers. Back Move [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically ] and [Manual] modes. Ä ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 can be set below 5M
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    . Back Move Ä Selectable modes: Program, Aperture. Shutter Priority, Manual, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow Ê Normal This it will focus on the nearest person. å The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. å When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame
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    in the Smart Album according to the priority. Ɣ Faces can be registered manually in the playback mode (p. 87). Ê Self Portrait When taking pictures of self-¿lming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound. 2. Start
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    of the subject. Ê Blink Detection If the eyes of the subject are closed when the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes 2 continuous shots and then the images are saved. The camera takes only one picture if the eyes of the subject are open when the Shutter button is pressed. å Detecting the
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    1280x720HQ 640x480 320x240 Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio 60 FPS H.264 30 FPS H.264 15 FPS H.264 Photo Size Movie Size Back Move [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Back format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). å JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group
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    Functions ( ) Dynamic range The dynamic range can be set to an image for shooting. When you use the dynamic range, detailed expressions of dark areas and bright areas can be achieved. The level of brightness adjustment of [D-Range Exp.2] D-Range Exp. is set higher than [D-Range Exp.1] Back
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    a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image ¿le is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur. Setting AEB area The ranges and intervals of three photos can be set during AEB shooting. - Set a standard for the exposure bracket by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. - Set
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    according to the shooting conditions. [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused [Multi AF] ( ) : This camera selects all of Focus Area available AF point from the 9 AF points. Back Move [Selection AF] ( ) : Focus on the desired position of the
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    Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. Photo Style Selector Back Move 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. Press the Shutter button to take an image. Style mode Normal
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    -1 0 +1 +2 -1 0 +1 +2 Move å When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not available. Ê Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. Image Adjust -2 Contrast Sharpness -2 Saturation -2 Back -1
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    displayed. - If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred. - As the DUAL IS/DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images. å OIS function may not work suf¿ciently in the following cases. - To take pictures
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    [AF-On]: This function is a replacement for pressing the shutter halfway down (metering and autofocus). Voice Memo You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.) - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. - Press the shutter button
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    mode] the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. å A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. å If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the voice recording is cancelled. 058
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    voice. Back Move Distortion compensation Distortion of the centre of an image due to a wide-angle lens can be compensated for. If you use the distortion compensation function, the size of the photo will be smaller than one taken with normal shooting. Distortion Control [Off]: Distortion is not
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    user mode 1. Select a mode from [Program], [Aperture. Shutter Priority] or [Manual] modes. 2. Select the desired mode. 3. Select [User Mode Set] in the [Functions] menu. 4. Select [User Mode 1] or [User Back Move disabled. [On]: Minimises camera shake during movie recording. Ä The recording frame range
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    Back Set Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. - Start up sound : [Off]*, [1], [2], [3] - to ON, a beep will sound when buttons are pressed, letting you know the camera operation status. - [Beep Sound] sub menu : [Off], [1]*, [2], [3] Volume
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    Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [AF sound] sub menu : [Off], [On]* Volume you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. Ê The items indicated by * are default settings.
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    :0.5sec :Off Back Set [2 X 2]*: Start up image You can select the image that is ¿rst displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [Resize] menu in the play mode
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    Save :English :2 X 2 :On Off :Off 0.5se:Acuto 1sec:0.5sec 3sec:Off Back Set Display SAVE If you set the [Power Save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the speci¿ed time, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. - Sub menus [Off]* : The LCD monitor will not be turned
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    Reset Date & Time Time Zone File No. Imprint Auto Power Off Back No Yes :2009/01/01 :London :Series :Off :3 min Set Initialisation All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE / TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. - Sub
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    : Daylight Saving Time File name This function allows the user to select the ¿le naming format. [Reset] : , or after deleting all pictures. - The ¿rst stored folder name is 100PHOTO, and the ¿rst ¿le the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) format. If you change the image ¿le name,
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    on the manufacturer and print mode, the date printed on an image may not be printed correctly. Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [Off] : The power off function will not operate. [1 min
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    choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Ê Connecting to an external monitor When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the image and menus on the LCD monitor will be visible on
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    need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. - There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction. - If the image Setting the USB If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer
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    clip, press the OK button, and then press the Left or Right button. å Video files (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)) recorded with another camera cannot be played back. 2. The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Select an image that you want to view by pressing the Left/ Right
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    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. Ê How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the OK button while playing the movie clip. Then press the Down button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name. Ä The captured movie clip file is
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    mode 2 Voice Memo 3 DPOF 4 Protect 5 Folder name & File name 6 Memory card indicator 7 Battery 8 Histogram 9 ISO 10 Aperture value 11 Shutter speed 12 Flash 13 Image size 14 Recording date Icon Î 100-0010 64~6400 F2.8 ~ F8.0 16 ~ 1/2,000 On/Off 4000x3000 ~ 320x240 2009/01/01
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    Zoom ( í ) Lever In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( º ) / Digital Zoom ( í ) Lever Smart Album You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. 1. Turn the lever
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    Thumbnail ( º ) / Digital Zoom ( í ) Lever Ê Details of Each Category Category Description Type Categorized an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may occur. 074 Ê The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Image size Maximum enlarge- X12.5 X10.4 X10.4 X10.2 X8.1 X6.4 X5.0
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    Info (DISP) / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. Info (DISP) button Play & Pause / OK button In Play
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    , the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left / Right button and press the DELETE ( Õ ) button. Delete File
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    image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button. Menu Tab Main Menu Resize Rotate Edit ( ) Photo Style Selector Image Adjust View ( ) Sub Menu 2592x1944 2048x1536 1024X768 2592X1728 1800X1200 2592X1458 1920X1080 Start Image Right 90˚ Left 90˚ 180
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    using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Images Size ❹ Layout Sub Menu One Photo All Photos Auto PostCard Card 4X6 L 2L Letter A4 A3 Auto
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    compressed in the JPEG 4:2:2 format. - The resized image will have a new file name. The [Start Image] image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. - If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. - If the memory capacity is insufficient to
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    at a smaller size than original image. Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU spaces may appear to the left and right of the image. 080 Photo Style Selector It is possible to add various effects to your images by
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    Edit ( ) Ê Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Back Move Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Ê Red eye Removal Red eye effect can be removed from the
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    will be saved as a new file name. Back Move Ê Noise effect You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2 The [Making New Image] message is displayed and the image is saved as
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    #BDL Starting the Multi Slide Show (  ) Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Multi Slide
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    Starting the Multi Slide Show (  ) Selecting Images You can select image to view 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the Start [Images] menu and press the Right button. Images Effect 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Interval the Up / Down button. Music :All All Date:Off Selec:
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    the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab and press the OK button. Deleting images This deletes images stored on the memory. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Delete] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by
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    DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you
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    Face Registration 3FDZDMF#JO Voice memo DPOF Copy To Card Back No :Off Yes :Off Set Face Registration Do you want to register the face manually? Yes No Ê For a group shot Steps 1 to 3 are identical to the procedure for a portrait shot. 4. When using the OK button, a focus frame and a check box
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    are saved in the Recycle folder. [Retrieve]: You can restore the deleted photos from the Recycle folder. 3. Press the OK button to save the changed setting. Voice memo You can add your voice to a stored still image. Delete Protect Face Registration Recycle Bin Voice memo DPOF Copy To Card Back
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    wide angle image. (Some photo labs may not support the wide angle size print.) å Depending on the printer, the image saved in portrait orientation may not be printed in portrait orientation. Ê Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the
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    the index print setting. 4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 090 Ê Print size You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu
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    up space before inserting the memory card into the camera. å When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing [Copy To Card File No.] setup menu is set : The copied file names start from after the last stored file name. - When the [Series] of the [File No.] setup menu is set
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    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that Ê Easy printing supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera to printer directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. in the Play back mode, you can print a
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    , Fast- paper Photo Quality Set the quality of the picture to be printed Auto, Draft, Normal, Fine Date Set whether to print the date Auto, Off, On File Name Set whether to print the file name Auto, Off, On Ä Some menu options are not supported on all printers. If not supported, the menus
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    manufacturer. For your printer's default setting, refer to the user's guide that came with your printer. 094 Important notes Be sure . When this camera is not used, keep it in the camera case. - Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. - This camera is not waterproof
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    the USB cable before trying the transfer again. å Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. å If the digital camera is
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    unnecessary image files [No Image File] åThere are no images stored on the memory à Take images à Insert a memory card that is holding some images [File Error] åFile error à Delete the file. åMemory card error à Contact a camera service centre. [Low Battery] åThere is low battery capacity à Insert
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    contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn't switch on åThere is low battery capacity à Insert fresh batteries. (p.15) åBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. à Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases
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    contacting a service centre The flash does not fire åFlash off mode has been selected à Dis-engage flash off mode åThe camera mode can't use the flash à Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.40) Incorrect date and time is displayed å The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted
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    Image (max. 10 sec.) Date Imprinting - Date, Date & Time, Off (user selectable) Shooting - Still Image ·Mode : Smart Auto, Program, A·S, Manual, Night, Beauty Shot, Scene, User1, User2 ·Scene : Frame Guide, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach
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    Specifications Storage - Movie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : max 20min) ·Size : 1280x720HQ(30FPS & 15FPS measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Effect Image Play - Effect : Photo Style
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    Player, Samsung RAW Converter Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. - Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. - Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera. - In
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    Software 1024x768 pixels, 16bit color Support display compatible monitor - Speci¿cations (24bit color display recommended) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later Ä It is not compatible with Windows XP and Vista 64-bit Edition. Ä Samsung or later Macintosh Windows XP service pack2/Vista Mac OS
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    About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window ÊSamsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software. This software is
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    software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. å You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsung.com: English 1. The auto run frame will display. Click the [Samsung Digital
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    Setting up the application software 4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.6 in the order shown. 5. Install the Samsung RAW Converter in the order shown. ÚQ uickTime Player 7.6 cannot be installed under Windows 2000. 105
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    cable. 7. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ú If your OS is Windows XP / Vista, an image viewer program will open. SAM_0001 SAM_0002 SAM_0003 SAM_0004 SAM_0005 å PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software
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    mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. Ê Connecting the camera to a PC Ê Camera settings for connection 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Connect the camera and computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Once the camera is turned on, the camera automatically recognizes the
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    stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable file is transferred from the camera to your PC. SAM_0001 - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly
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    on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage
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    , view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start à Programs ÃSamsung à Samsung Master]. Ê Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downloading images will be displayed
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    Samsung Master Ê Image viewer : You can view the stored images. Ê Image edit : You can edit the still image. - You can preview the changed image. Ä A still image edited with Samsung Master can't be played back on the camera. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. 111
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    a movie clip. Ä Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can't play back in the Samsung Master. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Ì Edit menu : You can select
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    with Windows XP and Vista. You can use this software using the Windows 98SE, ME, 2000. However, the complete operation can not be warranted for use. To start the program, click [Start ĺ All Programs ĺ Samsung RAW Converter ĺ Samsung RAW Converter] Ê Developing the RAW files - Image edit functions
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    can still obtain the same result whichever you change first. The following images show how you can change the exposure to the image using the Samsung RAW Converter. You can adjust the exposure by using the menu option as shown in the picture. Ÿ Original image P Mode, Aperture: f = 8, Shutter Speed
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    in the picture. Saving the RAW ¿les into JPEG or TIFF format You can save the RAW files into JPEG or TIFF format using the Samsung RAW Converter. 1. Choose the image you want to edit and then select [File(F)] ĺ [Development...]. Menu option for adjusting the contrast 2. Select the type of file
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    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.4. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn
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    using the USB hub. Ã There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly. Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC? Ã The camera may malfunction when it is connected to
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    guaranteed as operated, the playback might be intermittent depending on an user's computer. Ê When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installed the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start the PC. The Legacy USB Support is
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    Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. - Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the Samsung Master icon on the Taskbar. - Install all the application programs included in the software tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital instructions user
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    FCC notice Ê Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Model No. : Samsung HZ25W 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
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User Manual
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will help you learn to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software.
Please read
this manual thoroughly.
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