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  • Samsung NV20 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 1
    User Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH
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    it on. Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. ƃ Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. ƃ When 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 fire, 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. ƃ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as
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    near a camera case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. Contents READY 007 System chart 008 Identification of features 008 Front & Top 009 Back 010 Bottom 011 Mode dial 013 Connecting to a Power Source 016 Inserting the Battery 016 Inserting the memory card 017 Instructions on using
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    When Taking Pictures 027 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 027 POWER button 027 SHUTTER button Quality / Frame rate 039 Self-timer / Remote control 040 Voice recording Photo Frame 045 Effect : Motion GIF 046 Effect : Composite shooting 047 Shutter Speed 048 Aperture Value 048 Photo
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    movie trimming 053 Playing back a recorded voice 054 Playing back a recorded voice memo 054 LCD monitor indicator 055 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 055 Play mode button 055 BACK button 055 Using the remote control in play mode 056 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 057 Starting
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    Warning indicator 080 Before contacting a service centre 082 Specifications SOFTWARE 084 Software Notes 085 System Requirements 085 About the software 086 Setting up the application software 088 Starting PC mode 091 Removing the removable disk 092 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 092 Using the
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    The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.86) Computer (see p.88) PictBridge compatible printer
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    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor ſ Instructions for the Built-in flash - The flash opens automatically when you press the shutter button down half way. - Do not open the flash by force. It may break the camera. - Close the flash when you are not
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    Identification of features Back Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD monitor Smart button Smart button Play mode button Eyelet for camera strap BACK button / FR button ŝ9Ş
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    Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Battery holder Memory card slot Tripod socket Battery cover lever USB / AV connection terminal ſ To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. ŝ10Ş ƈ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description -
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    located on the top of the camera. ƈ AUTO mode Selects this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. In this mode, mode Selecting the program mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value
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    be reviewed with music or various effects in this mode. ƈMode icon MODE AUTO Icon MODE ASR Icon MODE PHOTO GALLERY Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon NIGHT LANDSCAPE TEXT BACKLIGHT SELF SHOT PROGRAM EFFECT PLAY SCENE PORTRAIT BIZ SUNSET FIREWORKS FOOD MANUAL MOVIE
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    a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837(B)) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. ƈ SLB-0837(B) rechargeable battery specification Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time (When the camera is turned off) SLB-0837(B) Lithium Ion
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    AC adapter is inserted, it can be used as an AC charger. In the following cases, the battery may not be charged. ƃ When using the USB cable that was not supplied with this camera. Use the supplied USB cable. ƃ When using a USB hub. Connect the camera to the PC directly. ƃ When other USB devices are
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    LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly. ƃ If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery can't charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery. ƃ If you insert the
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    is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - Do not use force to open the battery chamber. This may damage the battery chamber cover. Inserting the memory card Turn off the camera's power before inserting the memory card. - Insert the memory card as shown. - Have the front of the memory card
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    camera. ƃ Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. ƃ Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce its performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung
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    Instructions on using the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding
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    When Using the Camera for the First Time : Smart button This button is used for shifting the menu cursor to select or for confirming the selected menu. To select a
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    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. ƈ Setting up the language 1. Press the [Language] menu button. 2. Select a desired language by pressing the vertical smart button. ENGLISH Ȝ FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH
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    p.16 No. Description 5 Battery 6 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate 7 Focus mode 8 Flash 9 Image size 10 Shooting mode 11 Metering 12 Sharpness 13 Effect 14 Focus Area 15 Image quality / Frame rate 16 Self-timer
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    user interaction. 1. Insert the battery (p.16) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.16). As this camera configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is
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    How to use the MANUAL mode The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result. - As the ASR uses the camera's digital processor, images taken
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    Starting the recording mode How to use the EFFECT mode It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode. Select the EFFECT mode by rotating the mode dial. ſ Refer to page 44-47 for more information about the effect menus. How to use the SCENE mode Use the menu to easily
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    of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the MOVIE mode by rotating the mode dial. (Available recording time will display on the LCD monitor) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as
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    way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or
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    or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. POWER button Used for turning the camera's power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 72 for more information about the auto power off function
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    farthest from the camera. ƈ TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM
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    camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ƃ If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice will not recorded. ƃ You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ƃ To view a clearer digital : AUTO, PROGRAM, MANUAL, ASR, EFFECT(M.GIF),
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    Face Recognition range is 2.5m (Wide). ƃ The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject. ƃ The digital zoom cannot be used in the Face Recognition mode. ŝ30Ş Using the LCD monitor to set the camera You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions
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    Using the LCD monitor to set the camera MENU MULTI METERING SPOT CENTER SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL VIVID NORMAL B&W SEPIA B EFFECT R G NEGATIVE CUSTOM AF Page p.38 QUALITY/FRAME RATE p.39 OFF 10SEC TIMER 2SEC p.39~40 DOUBLE ƃƃƃƃ ƃ REMOTE OFF VOICE MEMO
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    Using the LCD monitor to set the camera MENU EV ISO WB SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE VALUE PHOTO FRAME M.GIF COMPOSITE STABILIZER ƃ ƃ ƃƃ ƃƃƃ ƃ ƃ ƃ ƃ ƃ Page ƃ p.42 p.42 ƃ p.43 p.47 p.48 p.44 p.45 p.46~47 ƃ p.41 Colour tone You can add colour tone on the captured
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    Brightness You can change the brightness of the image. Selecting focus type You can select the focus type in accordance with the subject distance. BRIGHT The distance ranges are show below. MACRO NORMAL(AF) ƈ Changing the brightness To select the brightness, touch the button and slide your
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    Selecting focus type ƃ When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care not to shake the camera while taking a picture. ƃ When you take a picture within 30cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. Flash You can select the flash type
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    fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. ƃ Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. ƃ Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is usually less than 4 seconds. If
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    automatically. ſ It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur. ſ When the [M.CAPTURE] menu is selected, you only can select ISO AUTO, 800, 1600, 3200 ŝ36Ş
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    is better to use exposure compensation. ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) function This function is to adjust the contrast automatically. when taking photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This function adjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject
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    cameraŖs digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. : No effect is added to the image. : Captured images will be stored in black images will be stored in a green tone. : Save the image in negative mode. : User can set the tone of the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue)
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    ƃ This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). ƃ JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG photos and graphics because it can compress the files efficiently. ƈ Description of Self-timer / Remote mode Icon Mode Description OFF You can not use the self-timer
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    for the remote control. Replace battery for the remote control in the local service centre. Use the CR 2025 3V battery. ŝ40Ş ƃ When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows : 2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for
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    the icon again will cancel the function. 2. The recording frame range become narrow when you select this menu. ƃ A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. ŝ41Ş
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    . ISO You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated in ISO numbers. ISO menu is available in the Program and Manual mode. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject
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    Program, Manual and ASR, Movie clip mode. AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY Fluorescent H Fluorescent L TUNGSTEN CUSTOM : The camera automatically selects For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting. : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition. Different
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    Use when the photographer would also like to be in the image. ) : For taking delicious looking food. ) : For taking pictures of cafe and restaurant. Effect : Photo Frame You can add any one of 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. ƈ Date & Time information will not be
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    Effect : Motion GIF You can make Motion GIF with captured images. ƈ Motion GIF : Taking images continuously and save them in a file. This file supports animation. ƈ How to make the Motion GIF 1. Select the Effect mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the Motion GIF menu button. 3. Select the
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    ] [First shot] [Second shot] [The final picture] ƃ If you press the Play mode button or rotate the mode dial during the composite shots, each camera working mode is executed. The images captured before will be deleted. ƃ After taking the last composite shooting, press the OK button. And then the
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    Effect : Composite shooting ƈ Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot Before saving the composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. After taking the last shot, a menu will display as shown. 2. Select an image to delete by using the Smart button. 3. Press the
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    effect and listen to a B.G.M. Only still images can be played back. Movie and Voice files are not played back. ƈ Selecting a play back mode 1. Select the Photo Gallery mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the Play type button and menus as shown will display. : Play back by album : Play back by
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    Photo Gallery mode Album mode Images play back by album. If a memory card is not inserted, Personal / Family / Friend / Event albums can be selected. All images
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    Photo Gallery mode ƈ Playing back an album Press the slide show menu button. SLIDE SHOW : Starting the slide show 100-0001 : Selecting an effect of the
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    Photo Gallery mode Select images mode Select the preferable images and proceed with slideshow. If a memory card is not inserted, "Select images mode" function will not
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    the Manner mode, Operating sound, Effect sound, Start-up sound and Shutter sound will not be generated. To cancel the Manner mode, turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. Playing back a still image 1. Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). 2. The last image stored on
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    image is saved under a new file name. Capture ſ The captured movie clip file is the same size as the original movie clip (640x480, 320x240) On camera movie trimming You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Press the extract menu button at the point of
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    AV : F2.8 ‫ۅ‬ ‫ڼ‬ TV : 1/30 ‫ڽ‬ FLASH : ON ‫ۄ‬ ‫ھ‬ 4000X3000 ‫ۃ‬ ‫ڿ‬ 2007.07.01 ‫ۀ‬ ‫ۂ‬ ‫ہ‬ ŝ54Ş LCD monitor indicator No. Description 1 Battery 2 ISO 3 Aperture value 4 Shutter speed 5 Flash 6 Image size 7 Recording date 8 Slide Bar 9 Fn menu : Press the smart
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    functions. Play mode button ƈ If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode. Press the play mode button again to turn off the camera. BACK button ƈ When the menus are displayed the
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    Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. ƈ Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed on full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had
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    at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. To start the slide show, press the Start Classic] : You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. [Memories] : The film is aged to make it seem like an old movie. [Rhythmic]
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    Protecting images Deleting images This is used to protect (Lock) specific shots from being accidentally erased. It also unprotects (Unlocks) images that have been previously protected. [ONE] : Protect / release displayed image. [ALL] : Protect / release all saved
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    ƈ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format When you print the image at a photo lab, request that the image is printed as a wide angle image. (Some photo labs may not support the wide angle size print.) DPOF If an IMAGES image carries DPOF instructions, the DPOF indicator ( ) will show. 00 Images ŝ59Ş
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    . [CANCEL] : Cancel all of the print size settings. 3. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Cancel If an image carries DPOF instructions, the DPOF indicator will show. ſ DPOF [SIZE] secondary menu : [Cancel], [3X5], [4X6], [5X7], [8X10] DPOF : Index Images (except for movie clips and
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    Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will be saved in its rotated state. 100-0151 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the [ROTATE] menu button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the smart button.
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    Resize ƃ You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in the JPEG 4:2:2 format. ƃ 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. ƃ Only one [START IMAGE] image can be saved. If you save a new [START
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    camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Press the Edit button. 2. Press the [EFFECT] menu button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by using the smart button. : Captured images will be stored in black in a file. This file supports animation. ƈ How to make
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    Motion GIF ƈ How to play back the Motion GIF file 1. Select a Motion GIF file by using the smart button. 2. Press the Play button and menus display. 3. Press the start menu (Ȟ) button. Red eye fix When a shot with "red eye" is played back, pressing this button can correct the red eye. 1. Select a
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    use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. ƈ Setting up the camera for connection to a printer 1. Connect the camera to a printer's USB port with the supplied
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    If not supported, the menus are not displayed in the LCD. ſ If the setting values are not changed in the automatic / manual setting, the sheet of paper INDEX Setting the quality of the printing AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, FAST paper PHOTO Setting the quality of the picture AUTO, DRAFT, NORMAL, to be
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    PictBridge ƈ Reset Initialises user-changed configurations. - In custom printing mode, press the Reset menu button. Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. ƈThe items indicated by are default settings.
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    Volume Beep Sound Setup menu 3 Start Sound Shutter Sound Format Delete All Copy to Card Setup menu 4 Video Out Reset Sub menu Off LOGO User image - Off Low Medium High Off Sound1 Sound2 Sound3 Off Sound1 Sound2 Sound3 Off Sound1 Sound2 Sound3 No Yes No Yes No Yes NTSC
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    to select the setup menu 1. In any mode with the exception of Photo Gallery mode, press the extension menu button ( ) and press the the icons will be enlarged and OSD will not be enlarged. [Hide] : If the camera doesn't operate for about 3 seconds, all OSD will disappear. When the shutter is
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    1 ( ) File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Series] : Camera File systems) format. - File names assigned in the Biz mode, will be set SB1ZXXXX. Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery and AC charger
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    side of the still image. ſ The imprint function is applied only to still images except for the images taken in the [Text] scene mode and photo frame effect mode. ſ Depending on the manufacturer and print mode, the date printed on an image may not be printed correctly. ŝ71Ş
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    Ȝ Normal Bright Imprint LCD AF Lamp Power Off Quick View Exit:BACK Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - Sub menus [1, 3, 5, 10 min] : The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of
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    :BACK Setup menu 3 ( ) Start up image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Start up image : [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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    Sound Volume Beep Sound Start Sound Shutter Sound Exit:BACK Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Ȝ Start Image Sound Volume Beep Sound Start Sound Shutter
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    following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card - A memory card that has a file this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera. Delete All Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be
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    be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. ƈ Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by
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    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 . - When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the button sound may not function. Initialisation All camera menu and function settings
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    camera is not used, keep it in the camera case. - Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. - This camera may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery
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    case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again. ƃ Always check the condition of the camera before an important event or going on a trip. - Take a picture to check that the camera is working correctly and ensure you have a fully charged spare battery. - Samsung cannot
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    DCF format ƍ Copy the images to a PC and format the memory. Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn't switch on ϛThere is low battery capacity ƍ Insert a fully charged battery. (p.16) ϛBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. ƍ Insert the
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    a service centre Camera does instruction. (p.34~35) Incorrect date and time is displayed ϛThe date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings ƍ Reset the date and time correctly. The camera buttons do not operate ϛCamera malfunction ƍ Remove/re-insert battery
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    ƍ Install Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista/ Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.4 to PC that supports USB. ϛThe camera driver is not installed ƍ Install a [USB Storage Driver]. ŝ82Ş Specifications Image Sensor - Type : 1/1.72" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 12.1 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixel
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    , Green, Blue, Negative, Custom, Composite, Photo Frame, GIF Animation White Balance - Auto, Date, Date&Time, Off (user selectable) Shooting - Still Image : · Modes : Auto, Program, Manual, ASR, Effect, Scene · Scene Samsung's standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and
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    ensure that you read this instruction manual carefully before use. ҮThe attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ҮUnder no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. ҮCopyrights for software are licensed only for
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    or later About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. ſ Screen Captures illustrated on this manual is based on English
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    digital images and movie files with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. ƈ Samsung Biz Reader : This is the Visiting Card Recognition software ROM Drive. ƃ PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with
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    Setting up the application software 3. To play back a movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, install the XviD codec. 4. Install the Samsung Master in the order shown. ſ The XviD codec is distributed according to and under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License
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    software 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera Samsung Master opens after starting Samsung Master, the camera driver the camera driver, The
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    established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 1 and onward. ƈ Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer images 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
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    menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. ƃ We recommend that you should copy the images to the the PLAY mode, and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC
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    Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or
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    to your PC and turn them on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed. 2. Select an image file
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    , edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start ƍ Programs ƍ Samsung ƍ Samsung Master ƍ Samsung Master]. ƈ Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downloading images will display
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    : Images in the selected folder are displayed. ſ Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. ŝ94Ş ‫ں‬ ‫ڻ‬ - Image edit functions are listed below. the changed image. ſ A still image edited with Samsung Master can't be played back on the camera. ſ Refer to the [Help] menu in
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    card like name, company, telephone number, e-mail and so on. It offers the more effective businesss information management solution with digital camera. This software is only compatible with Windows. Samsung Biz Reader recognizes English and Korean business namecard only. ƈ Auto recognizing when
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    be displayed. * File names assigned in the Biz mode, will be set SB1ZXXXX 3. Downloading camera's namecard images : Refer to page 89 (Downloading stored images). ƃ Recognizing namecard image file 1. Run the Samsung Biz Reader by double click on the icon. 2. Click the [Open] button. 3. Select the
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    Take a namecard image with full size shot in guide line without any margin. ƃ Adjust the focus by half-pressing camera shutter before taking a picture. ƃ If you use the tripod, it is easier to take clear shot. ‫ۀ‬ ‫ڹ‬ ‫ں‬ ‫ڿ‬ - Samsung Biz Reader functions are listed below. ‫ ڹ‬Menu and
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    then reinstall the camera driver. Case 7 In some security programs (Norton Anti Virus, V3, etc.), the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk. ƍ Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the security program instructions about how to temporarily
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    may not recognise the camera. In this case, restart the PC. ƃ If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. ƍ In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens repeatedly, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start
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    with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference user's authority to operate the equipment. ƈ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Samsung NV20 Responsible Party : Samsung
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    ) 31-740-8398 www.samsungcamera.com SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsungcamerausa.com If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung cameras, Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center SAMSUNG FRANCE S.A.S. HOTLINE PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE : 00 800 22 26
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Thank you for buying a Samsung camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
User Manual
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