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  • Samsung EC-SL420SBP | User Manual - 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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    search for [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
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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. å Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as
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    Status Lamp 011 Mode icon 012 Connecting to a Power Source 014 Inserting the memory card 015 Instructions on how to use the memory card 017 When using the camera for the first time RECORDING 018 LCD monitor indicator 019 How to use the menu 020 Starting the recording mode 020 Selecting
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    clip (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
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    recorded voice 058 Playing back a voice memo 059 LCD monitor Indicator 060 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 060 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 060 Smart Album 062 Info (DISP) / Up button 062 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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    Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance. Package Contents Camera 00164A) AV cable (AD39-00146A) Camera strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD (AD46-00241A) User manual (AD68-03664A), (see p.88
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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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    subject) Mode icon Refer to page 20 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE Auto Program DUAL IS Photo Help Guide ICON MODE Beauty Shot Scene Movie Smart Auto ICON MODE Frame Guide SCENE Night Portrait Children ICON MODE Landscape Close up Text Sunset ICON MODE
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    MIN 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate Ä These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. 012 Important information about battery usage. å When camera is not in use, turn off the power. å Please remove the battery
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    USB port of the PC doesn't meet the Power output standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged. Ê How to charge the rechargeable battery å Before inserting any 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 turn on
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    (Prepare to (Prepare to recharge or use recharge or use spare battery) spare battery) Battery empty. (Recharge or use spare bat- tery) Ä When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status
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    Instructions on how to use the memory card å Be sure to format the memory card (see p.52) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. å Turn off the camera power
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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
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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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    · Smile Shot · Blink Detection 12 Face Tone / OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) 13 Face Retouch / Image Adjust  Without Sound 14 Date / Time 15 Camera shake Warning 16 Auto Focus Frame 17 Drive mode 18 Metering / Long Time Shutter 19 Image Quality / Frame Rate 20 Image Size 21 ISO
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    How 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 down buttons to navigate through the menus. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Face Detection Photo Size Quality Focus Area
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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 mode note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.14). As this camera has a 40MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If
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    Starting the recording mode How to use the Program mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the Program mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2. Press the
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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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    the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DUAL IS mode is selected in 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 change to flash shot mode. å Shooting against the light : It is best
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    If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data. 028 ZOOM button If the menu not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will
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    ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button [Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom] å Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. å If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie shots, the voice will not be
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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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    ) 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) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. Ê Available focusing
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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 all 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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    button after selecting the 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
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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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    be taken. When using the flash, the 2-second self-timer may be delayed for 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 the picture is taken when the movement is stopped. Ê Motion Timer Motion
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    MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when
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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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    detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly. Ä Selectable modes: Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Beach & Snow 1. For self-filming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits
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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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    Functions ( ) Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. Photo Style Selector Set a photo style to evoke a mood. Back Move 1. Select the desired Photo style selector by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. 2. Press the
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    sufficiently in the 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
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    Functions ( ) 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 and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. - Voice memo will be recorded
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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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    Off :On On :On Set 050 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. Ê The items indicated by * are default settings. Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Display ( ) Language There is a choice
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    You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] Back Set Display SAVE If you set the [Power Save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the specified time, the LCD monitor will be turned off
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    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. - Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that has been formatted using other
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    : 100SSCAM Ã 101SSCAM Ã ~ Ã 999SSCAM. - Maximum numbers of files in a folder are 9999. - The files used with 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. 053
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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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    . 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 device connected with a USB
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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 ( Î ). Playing back a movie clip
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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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    LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about 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
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    Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button Smart Album You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save 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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    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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    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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    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play
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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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    Edit ( ) After using [Edit] feature, the edited image will be saved at a smaller size than original image. (Only with image size from 7M) Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button
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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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    Starting the Multi Slide Show (  ) Setting play interval Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired interval. 3. Press the OK button to save the
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    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 delete all files on the memory card. Protecting
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    of the left 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 a photo lab the OK button to confirm 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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    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 not used for a long period, the date and time may
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    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 à Delete the file. åMemory card error à Contact a camera service centre. [Low Battery] åThere is low battery capacity à Insert fresh batteries. 081
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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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    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.32) Incorrect date and time is displayed å The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted
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    . 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. : , Program, Dual IS, Photo Help Guide, Beauty Shot, Scene, Smart Auto ·Scene : F rame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape,
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    About 611 About 617 About 792 About 1065 About 1872 Ä These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Effect Image Play - Effect : Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust (Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation) - Editing : Resize
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    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 of their respective
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    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 16bit color Support display compatible 64-bit Edition. Ä Samsung is not responsible for any
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    software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should the [Windows 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,
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    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 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If
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    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 open
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    Setting up the application software å PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. Install
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    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, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk à DCIMà 100SSCAM].The image files
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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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    disk Ê Windows 2000/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
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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 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 on. 4. A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after
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    Virus, V3, etc.), the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk. Ã Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the security program instructions about how to temporarily disable the program. Case 8 The camera is connected to the USB port located on the
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    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 Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. - Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the Samsung with the instructions, may
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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.