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  • Samsung SL420 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 1
    User Manual SL420 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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    [Removable Disk]. (p.92) 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 A/S centre
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    the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. å Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery
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    when you are using the Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or
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    Successive Recording) 026 How to use the Smart Auto mode 027 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 028 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 028 POWER button 028 SHUTTER button 028 ZOOM button 030 Info (DISP) / Up button 030 Macro / Down button 032 Focus lock 032 Flash / Left
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    Zone 053 File name 054 Imprinting the recording date 054 Auto power off 055 Selecting Video out type 056 Auto Focus lamp 056 Setting the USB PLAY 057 Starting play mode 057 Playing back a still Important notes 081 Warning indicator 082 Before contacting a service centre 084 Specifications 005
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    Contents SOFTWARE 087 Software Notes 087 System Requirements 088 About the software 089 Setting up the application software 091 Starting PC mode 094 Removing the removable disk 095 Samsung Master 098 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 098 Using the USB Driver for MAC 099 FAQ 006
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    or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance. Package Contents Camera Rechargeable battery (4302-001221) AC adapter (AD44-00131A) / USB cable (AD39-00164A, AD39-00165A) Camera strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD
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    Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Speaker AF sensor / Self-timer lamp 008 Microphone Power button Flash Lens/ Lens cover
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    Identification of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp MENU button 5 function button Play mode button Fn / Delete button Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail USB / AV / DC terminal Strap eyelet Mode Dial 009
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    Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber 5 Function button Information / Up button Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Battery holder Tripod socket Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button OK / Play & Pause button Macro / Down button 010
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    about 10 seconds Power on After taking a picture Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture When flash battery is charging The lamp blinks When the USB cable
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    charge the rechargeable battery with the AC cable. - Using an AC cable : Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable. It can be used as a power cable. - Using a USB cable : Remove the AC adapter. You can download stored images to your PC (p.91) or supply the power to your camera through the USB cable.
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    the Power output standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged. Ê How to charge the rechargeable battery å Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. å If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not
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    Connecting to a Power Source Ê Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it. Inserting the memory card Ê
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    . 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 the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the memory card is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
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    Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be
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    rst time Ê Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. Ê When the camera is turned on for the fi 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/
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    2 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate 3 Voice Memo Number of available shots 4 remaining Remaining time 018 00001 00:00:00 Page p.20 p.28 p.47 p.16 p.16 No. Description 5 Memory card icon / Internal memory icon 6 Battery 7 Flash 8 Self-timer 9 Macro 10 Photo Style
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    to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. 2. Use the up or Settings Exit Language Function Description Start Image Display Brightness Quick View Power Save Change Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound
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    Shot mode Select point Smart Auto mode Auto mode Program mode Photo help guide DUAL IS mode How to use the Auto mode ( ) Select this Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 5. Select the Auto mode by using the mode dial. 6. Point the camera towards the
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    ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter . Ê Things to watch out for using the DUAL IS mode 1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DUAL IS mode. 2. If the lighting condition
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    potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. Available functions of the photo help guide å picture colour Photo Help Guide Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to reduce camera shake Features to use
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    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. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image. Frame Guide This mode is appropriate for shooting with pre-composed scenes. Ä To
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    can take the picture by aligning the edge of the picture to be taken with the guide framing the sides of the window. Cancel Frame : OK Ê How to use the [Long Time Shutter] This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene
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    as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long
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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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    . Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or
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    recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera's power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 54 for more information about the
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    maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. å The digital zoom can't be activated in the [Face Detection], [DUAL IS], to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position
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    Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. Show all photographic information. Show only basic information. Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu
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    Infinity Mode Focus Type Focus range DUAL IS Mode ( Auto macro ( ) ) Normal W : 10 ~ Infinity T : 50 ~ Infinity W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity å When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera shake. å When you take a picture within 40cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm (Tele zoom
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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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    flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. å Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. å Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usually within
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    the 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 Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. o o o o å Smart Auto Flash ( o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ) icon will appear in
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    taken. Double self-timer Motion Timer A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. When using longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charging time. The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shutter button, and
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    you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Face Detection Photo Size Quality Focus Area Photo Style Selector
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    photography on a clear day. Back Move Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the
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    up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) 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 balance. White paper Shutter button : saves new custom white balance
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    [ISO] is enabled only in [Program] or [Manual] mode. Face Detection If you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face. When focusing on a face picture. Ä Selectable modes: Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow 1. The size and
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    10 persons. å When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person. å The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. å When the camera , DUAL IS, Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Beach & Snow 1. For self-filming, set the camera lens towards the face of
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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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    movies. Back Move [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Back Move [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] å This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). å JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This type of
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    Functions ( ) ACB Metering This function is to adjust the contrast automatically when taking photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This function adjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject to be photographed clearly. Automatically
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    available. å 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. 044 You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in the center of
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    You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. Photo Style Selector Set a photo style to evoke a mood. is applied. Sepia style is applied. Cool style is applied. Calm style is applied. Black & white effect is applied. Negative effect is applied. Define an RGB tone to
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    following cases. - To take pictures of a moving subject. - To take pictures with higher digital zoom values. - When camera shake is beyond the camera-shake correction range. - When the shutter speed is slow. - When the battery is low. å If you operate OIS function using a tripod, the image can be
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    can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Enable voice recording. Record Back Move Press the shutter button and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10 hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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    the memory capacity allows without voice. Record a video without audio. Off Back Move 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. 048
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    Back Off :Medium Low :Off Med:iu1m High:1 :On :On 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] Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Self-Portrait Back :Medium Off :Off 1 :1 2 :1 3 :On :On
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    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 on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language Image Display Brightness Quick View Power Save :English English 䚐ạ:㛨On
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    - Sub menus [Off]* : The LCD monitor will not be turned off. [On] : If the camera isn't operated during the specified time (about 30 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (Camera status lamp:Blinking) automatically. Language :English Function Description :On Start Image :Off Display Brightness
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    will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting Date & Time Time Zone File No. Imprint Auto Power Off Back Yes No :2009/01/01 :London :Series camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera. - Always format the memory card using this camera
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    New files are named using num- Date & Time Time Zone File No. Imprint Auto Power Off Back :2009/01/01 :London :Series Reset Serie:Os ff :3 min Set bers the memory card conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) format. If you change the image file name, the image may not play back
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    Off Back Off :Off 1 min:London 3 min:Series 5 min:Off 10 m:3inmin Set - After replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved. - Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in the PC / Printer mode, slide show, playing back a voice recording and
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    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 the external monitor and the LCD monitor of the camera. Video Out AF Lamp USB There will be a digital noise on the external monitor
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    up in low light conditions. Video Out AF Lamp USB Back :NTSC Off :On On :Auto Set 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]. -[USB] sub menus: [Auto]* : Automatically enables an external
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    , 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 ( Î ). Playing back a movie clip 1. Select the
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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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    the displayed image. No. Description 1 Playback mode 2 Voice Memo 3 DPOF 4 Protect 5 Folder name & File name 6 Memory card indicator 7 Battery 8 ISO 9 Aperture value 10 Shutter speed 11 Flash 12 Image size 13 Recording date Icon Î 100-0010 80~3200 F3.5 ~ F12.7 16 ~ 1/2,000
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    In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( to move to a desired image. 3. Press the Digital Zoom button to return to the normal display mode. Pressing may take few seconds depends on recorded data volume. However, it is not a
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    Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button Ê Details of Each Category Category Description Type Categorized depending on the file type (e.g., picture, video, or voice) Date Categorized depending on the sequence of recorded dates. Colour Categorized depending on the main color. Week
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    mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing ·In Stop mode : Plays
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    Left / Right / Down / MENU button Delete ( Õ ) button LEFT / RIGHT / DOWN / MENU buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image. - RIGHT
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     ) Interval Music Delete Protect File Options ( ) Voice memo DPOF Copy To Card Sub Menu Off Calm Sweet Rural Vivid Lively Shine Relax 1, 3, 5, 10 sec Off Mist Muse Fall Dawn Party Drops Trip Select All Select All Off On Standard Index Size Yes No Secondary Menu Page
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    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Images Size ❹ Layout Sub Menu One Photo All Photos Auto PostCard
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    Edit ( ) Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. Resize 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Resize] ( ) menu tab and press the OK
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    style is applied. Forest Forest style is applied. Retro Sepia style is applied. Cool Cool style is applied. Calm Calm style is applied. Classic Black & white effect is applied. Negative Negative effect is applied. Custom RGB Define an RGB tone to create your own photo style. 4. The
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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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    Edit ( ) Ê Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the brightness will be displayed. Brightness 2. Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Press the
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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 desired interval. 3. Press the OK button to save the configuration. Start Images Effect Interval Music Back :All :Off 1 se:c1 sec 3 sec:Off 5 sec 10 sec Set å The loading time depends on the image size and quality. å While the Multi Slide Show is playing, only the first frame of a MOVIE
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    takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) memory card. Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). It also unprotects 10 seconds. - To stop the recording, press the shutter button. 073
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    ) DPOF Ê DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when you print the image. When you print the image at the setting. If an image carries DPOF instructions, the DPOF indicator ( ) will show. 074
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    File Options ( ) Ê Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select the [Index] menu and press the Right button again. Sub menu will display. Delete Protect
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    will return to the playback mode. Please be sure to delete any unnecessary files to free 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] to the card, the next number of file
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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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    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 are still displayed in the LCD, but are not selectable.
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    . For your printer's default setting, refer to the user's guide that came with your printer. Important notes Be sure to observe so may result in failure or may permanently render the camera unusable. å Handling the camera - Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. -
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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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    appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] åMemory card error à Turn off the camera power and turn it on again à Insert the memory card again à Insert and format the à Delete the file. åMemory card error à Contact a camera service centre. [Low Battery] åThere is low battery capacity à Insert fresh
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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.14) 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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    Disk] file does not show åCable connection is incorrect à Check the connection åThe camera is off à Turn the camera on å The operating system is not Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3. Alternatively the PC does not support USB à Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3 to PC that sup- ports
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    Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 31.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 175mm) - F No. : F3.5(W) ~ F5.5(T) - Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 5.0X ·Play mode
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    Specifications Storage - Movie are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Effect slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music Interface - Digital output connector : USB 2.0 - Audio : Microphone: Mono, Internal Speaker: Mono
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    (WxHxD) - 94×59×23.7mm (excluding protrusions) Weight - Approx. 138.8g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property
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    manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. -Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems). System Requirements For Windows For Macintosh PC with processor better Power Mac G3 or later USB Connection Specifications than Pentium
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    Explorer] and select [Installer. exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. Ê Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. 088
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    . http://www.samsung.com: English 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a recent version of DirectX has been installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed. 1. The auto run frame will display. Click the [Samsung Digital Camera Installer] menu
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    Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ä If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will
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    .com" and upgrade the Internet Explorer. Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. Ê Camera
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    to page 94 (Removing the removable disk). Ê Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display
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    Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly disconnection. å When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to the Removable Disk, the [File Error] message will be displayed on
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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 will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [OK] button
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    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 after connecting the
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    for editing an image. Î Image display window : A selected image displays in this window. Ï Preview window : 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. 096
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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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    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 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power
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    Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. Case 3 There is an unexpected error during file transfer. Ã Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. Case 4 When using the USB hub. Ã There may be a problem in connecting the
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    site for downloading the DirectX.http://www.microsoft.com/directx Ê If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. Ã In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable
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    FCC notice Ê Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Model No. : Samsung SL420 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
SL420
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.