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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive t Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
gases and liquids
explode when overheated.
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or Avoid interference with pacemakers
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
accessories. Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between cameras and
pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by
manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device,
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
physical dangers as well.
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Health and safety information
Protect your camera’s lens Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
t Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
t Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
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Organization of the user manual
Basic functions 11
Copyright information
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
t Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shooting.
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
t Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 27
t HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered how to record a video or voice memo.
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.
t All brand and product names appearing in this manual Shooting options 39
are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 62
t Camera specifications or contents of this manual Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
of camera functions. connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, or HDTV.
t We recommend using your camera within a country
where you purchase it.
Appendixes 85
t For Open Source License information, refer to the
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
"OpenSourceinfo.pdf" in the provided CD-ROM.
maintenance tips.
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication Icon Function
Smart Auto S Additional information
Auto a Safety warnings and precautions
Program p
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the
Aperture Priority, Shutter [ ]
shutter button)
Priority, Manual
( ) Page number of related information
DUAL IS d
The order of options or menus you must select to perform
Beauty Shot ¢ a step; for example: Select Shooting ¢ White Balance
Scene s (represents select Shooting, and then White Balance)
v
* Annotation
Movie
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Expressions used in this manual
Exposure (Brightness)
Pressing the shutter
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
t Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture
t Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will
be darker or lighter.
Background
Composition
Subject
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Common questions
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
appear red. t Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 43-44)
t If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 73)
Photos have dust spots. Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.
t Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)
Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.
t Use the d mode. (p. 29)
t Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25)
Photos are blurred when As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.
shooting at night. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.
t Turn on the flash. (p. 43-44)
t Select Night in the s mode. (p. 31)
t Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)
t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light
too dark because of and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.
backlighting. t Avoid shooting in front of the sun.
t Select Backlight in the s mode. (p. 31)
t Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 44)
t Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 55)
t Adjust the exposure. (p. 55)
t Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 56)
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Quick reference
Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) t Viewing files by category in
Smart Album f 65
t s mode > Portrait, Children f 31 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 45 t Deleting all files on the
t Beauty Shot f 30 t EV (to adjust exposure) f 55 memory card f 66
t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright t Viewing files as a slide show
f 43-44 backgrounds) f 55 f 68
t Face Detection f 50 t Metering f 56 t Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
t AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with f 76
Taking photos at night or in the dark different exposures) f 58 t Connecting your camera to a
computer f 79
t Adjusting sound and volume
t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 31
Applying a different effect f 87
t Flash options f 43
t Adjusting the brightness of
t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 45 the display f 87
t Photo styles (to apply tones) f 59
t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t Changing the display
contrast) f 61 language f 87
Taking action photos t Setting the date and time
f 88
t h mode f 34 Reducing camera shake t Formatting the memory card
t Continuous, Motion Capture f 58 f 88
t Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 24 t Troubleshooting f 98
Taking photos of text, insects, or t d mode f 29
flowers
t s mode > Close Up, Text f 31
t Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up
photos) f 46
t White balance (to change the color tone) f 56
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Contents
Basic functions ............................................................. 11 Using the Manual mode ........................................................... 35
Recording a video ............................................................... 36
Unpacking........................................................................... 12
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................... 37
Camera layout ..................................................................... 13
Recording voice memos ..................................................... 38
Icons ................................................................................... 15
Recording a voice memo ......................................................... 38
Inserting the battery and memory card................................ 16
Adding a voice memo to a photo .............................................. 38
Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............... 17
Charging the battery ................................................................. 17 Shooting options........................................................... 39
Turning on your camera ............................................................ 17
Performing the initial setup .................................................. 18 Selecting a resolution and quality ........................................ 40
Selecting a resolution ............................................................... 40
Selecting options................................................................. 19
Selecting image quality ............................................................. 40
Setting the display and sound ............................................. 21
Using the timer .................................................................... 41
Changing the display type ........................................................ 21
Setting the sound ..................................................................... 21 Shooting in the dark ............................................................ 43
Preventing red-eye ................................................................... 43
Taking photos...................................................................... 22
Using the flash ......................................................................... 43
Zooming .................................................................................. 23
Adjusting the amount of flash .................................................... 44
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .................................................. 24
Adjusting the ISO speed ........................................................... 45
Tips for getting a clearer photo............................................ 25
Changing the camera’s focus .............................................. 46
Extended functions ....................................................... 27 Using macro ............................................................................ 46
Setting the focus distance ........................................................ 46
Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................ 28 Using tracking auto focus ......................................................... 47
Using the DUAL IS mode .................................................... 29 Using selection focus ............................................................... 48
Using the Beauty Shot mode .............................................. 30 Adjusting the focus area ........................................................... 49
Using the Scene mode........................................................ 31 Using face detection ........................................................... 50
Using the frame guide .............................................................. 31 Detecting faces ........................................................................ 50
Using the Program mode .................................................... 32 Taking a self-portrait shot .......................................................... 51
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode ... 33 Taking a smile shot ................................................................... 51
Using the Aperture Priority mode .............................................. 34 Detecting eye blinking .............................................................. 52
Using the Shutter Priority mode................................................. 34 Using smart face recognition .................................................... 52
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Contents
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star).............................. 53 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) ................ 78
Adjusting brightness and color ............................................ 55 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................... 79
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................................ 55 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 81
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................................ 55 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ............................. 82
Changing the metering option................................................... 56 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)........................ 83
Selecting a light source (White balance) .................................... 56 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ................. 84
Using burst modes .............................................................. 58
Improving your photos ........................................................ 59 Appendixes ................................................................... 85
Applying photo styles ............................................................... 59 Camera settings menu ........................................................ 86
Defining your own RGB tone .................................................... 59 Accessing the settings menu.................................................... 86
Applying smart lens effects ...................................................... 60 Sound ..................................................................................... 87
Adjusting your photos............................................................... 61 Display..................................................................................... 87
Settings ................................................................................... 88
Playback/Editing ........................................................... 62 Error messages ................................................................... 91
Playing back........................................................................ 63 Camera maintenance .......................................................... 92
Starting Playback mode............................................................ 63 Cleaning your camera .............................................................. 92
Viewing photos ........................................................................ 68 About memory cards................................................................ 93
Playing a video ......................................................................... 69 About the battery...................................................................... 94
Playing voice memos ............................................................... 70 Before contacting a service centre ...................................... 97
Editing a photo .................................................................... 71 Camera specifications ....................................................... 100
Resizing photos ....................................................................... 71 Index ................................................................................. 105
Rotating a photo....................................................................... 71
Applying photo styles ............................................................... 72
Defining your own RGB tone .................................................... 72
Correcting exposure problems.................................................. 73
Applying smart lens effects ....................................................... 74
Creating a print order (DPOF) .................................................... 75
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ............................................. 76
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions
for shooting.
Unpacking …………………………………………………12
Camera layout ……………………………………………13
Icons ………………………………………………………15
Inserting the battery and memory card …………………16
Charging the battery and turning your camera on ……17
Charging the battery ………………………………………… 17
Turning on your camera …………………………………… 17
Performing the initial setup ………………………………18
Selecting options …………………………………………19
Setting the display and sound……………………………21
Changing the display type…………………………………… 21
Setting the sound …………………………………………… 21
Taking photos ……………………………………………22
Zooming ……………………………………………………… 23
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 24
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………25
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Optional accessories
Camera case Memory cards A/V cable Battery Charger HDMI cable
Basic functions 12
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
POWER button
Mode dial
(See below)
Shutter button
Flash Speaker
Basic functions 13
Camera layout
(See below)
USB and A/V port
Button Description
Accepts USB cable or A/V cable
m Access options or menus.
HDMI port
In Shooting mode While setting Accepts HDMI cable
D Change the display option Move up
Navigation M Change the macro option Move down
F Change the flash option Move left
t Change the timer option Move right
Basic functions 14
Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Battery
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing down.
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage
device when the memory card is not inserted.
Basic functions 16
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Charging the battery Turning on your camera
Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug t The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. for the first time. (p. 18)
Indicator light
t Red: Charging
t Green: Fully charged
Basic functions 17
Performing the initial setup
The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.
1 Press [POWER]. 6 Press [D] or [M] to select Date & Time and press
t The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera [t] or [o].
for the first time.
2 Press [t] to select Language and press [t] or [o]. 7 Press [F] or [t] to select an item.
Language : English
Language
English Date & Time
Date & Time
穢剳檺 Time Zone : 10/01/01
Time Zone
Français yyyy mm dd
Deutsch 2010 /01/01 10:00 Off
Español
Italiano
Back Set
Back Set
Back DST
Basic functions 18
Selecting options
You can select options by pressing [m] and pressing the navigation button([D], [M], [F], [t]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options
are not available.
Basic functions 19
Selecting options
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode 4 Press [D] or [M] to select to White Balance and
then press [t] or [o].
1 Rotate the mode dial to p.
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
2 Press [m]. Smart FR Edit
Exit Back
Photo Size
Shooting Quality
Movie EV 5 Press [F] or [t] to select to a white balance option.
Sound ISO
Display White Balance
Face Detection
Settings
Smart FR Edit
Daylight
Exit Change
6 Press [o].
Basic functions 20
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.
t Display grid lines and histogram 2 Select Sound ¢ Beep Sound ¢ an option.
t Display all information about the current photo Option Description
t Hide all information about the current file Off
Playback The camera does not emit any sounds.
t Display information about the current file, except the
shooting settings and histogram 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds.
Basic functions 21
Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.
Basic functions 22
Taking photos
Digital range
Basic functions 23
Taking photos
Reducing camera shake (OIS) t OIS may not function properly when:
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. - you move your camera to follow a moving subject
- you use digital zoom
- there is too much camera shake
- the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select Night in the
s mode)
- the battery is low
- you take a close-up shot
t If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred
Before correction After correction by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when
you use a tripod.
t If the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn
1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.
Basic functions 24
Taking photos
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake
Focus frame
t Press [Shutter] to take the photo
if displayed in green.
t Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.
Basic functions 25
TakingPreventing
photos your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: t When you take photos in low light
- there is little contrast between the subject and background
(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the Turn on the flash.
background) (p. 43-44)
- the light source behind the subject is too bright
- the subject is shiny
- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
- the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame
Basic functions 26
Extended functions
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to
record a video or voice memo.
2 Align your subject in the frame. Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
t The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate Appears when taking photos of sunsets.
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
Appears when taking photos of clear skies.
Appears when taking photos of forested areas.
Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
subjects.
Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.
Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a
while.
Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.
Icon Description Appears when taking photos of fireworks. This is
available only when you use a tripod.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.
Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
This is available only when the flash is off.
4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Appears when taking portraits at night. t If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, S will not
change and the default settings will be used.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
t Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait
backlighting. mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. t The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting
environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
Appears when taking portraits. subject.
t Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected
Appears when taking close-up photos.
depending on the subject's movement.
Extended functions 28
Using the DUAL IS mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions.
Extended functions 29
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
1 Rotate the mode dial to . 5 Select Shooting ¢ Face Retouch ¢an option.
t Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of
2 To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face imperfections.
only), press [m].
Level 2
Back Move
Extended functions 30
Using the Scene mode
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.
Extended functions 31
Using the Program mode
Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.
Photo Size
Back Move
Extended functions 32
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Adjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, and Manual modes.
Extended functions 33
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Using the Aperture Priority mode Using the Shutter Priority mode
The Aperture Priority mode allows you to manually set the The Shutter Priority mode allows you to manually set the shutter
aperture value while the camera automatically selects an speed while the camera automatically selects an appropriate
appropriate shutter speed. aperture value.
4 Select Shooting ¢ Aperture and then adjust the 4 Select Shooting ¢ Shutter Speed and then adjust the
aperture value. shutter speed.
t See page 33 for more information about the aperture value. t See page 33 for more information about the shutter speed.
5 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting 5 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting
options.”) options.”)
6 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] 6 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter]
to focus. to focus.
7 Press [Shutter] to take the photo. 7 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Extended functions 34
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
3 Press [m].
Manual EV
Back Move
Extended functions 35
Recording a video
Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.
t H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format 5 Select Movie ¢ Voice ¢a sound option.
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and Option Description
ITU-T.
t Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In Off: Record a video without sound.
this case, set a lower resolution. (p. 40)
t When the Optical Image Stabilization ( ) is activated, your video On: Record a video with sound.
may be recorded with the OIS operation sound.
Zoom Mute : Record a video without sound while
t The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while
zooming.
recording a video.
3 Select Movie ¢ Frame Rate ¢a frame rate (the 8 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
number of frames per second).
t As the number of frames increases, action appears more To pause recording
natural, but the file size is increased. The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as
60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
4 Press [m].
How to use Video shooting button
By pressing the movie recording button in the shooting mode,
you can directly start recording movies. To disable the movie
recording function, press the movie recording button one more
time.
Extended functions 36
Recording a video
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode 5 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate
camera settings based on a detected type of scene.
6 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Extended functions 37
Recording voice memos apAhnds
Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of
shooting conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the
camera.
3 Press [Shutter] to record. 3 Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
t You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
Stop Pause
Extended functions 38
Shooting options
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality ................. 40 Adjusting brightness and color ..................... 55
Selecting a resolution .........................................40 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................55
Selecting image quality.......................................40 Compensating for backlighting (ACB).................55
Using the timer .............................................. 41 Changing the metering option ............................56
Selecting a light source (White balance) .............56
Shooting in the dark ...................................... 43
Preventing red-eye .............................................43 Using burst modes ........................................ 58
Using the flash ...................................................43 Improving your photos .................................. 59
Adjusting the amount of flash .............................44 Applying photo styles .........................................59
Adjusting the ISO speed.....................................45 Defining your own RGB tone ..............................59
Changing the camera’s focus ....................... 46 Applying smart lens effects ................................60
Using macro.......................................................46 Adjusting your photos ........................................61
Setting the focus distance ..................................46
Using tracking auto focus...................................47
Using selection focus .........................................48
Adjusting the focus area .....................................49
Using face detection ..................................... 50
Detecting faces ..................................................50
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................51
Taking a smile shot .............................................51
Detecting eye blinking ........................................52
Using smart face recognition ..............................52
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ......53
Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
When taking a photo: 1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.
1 In Shooting mode (except v mode), press [m]. 1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
2 Select Shooting ¢ Photo Size ¢ an option. 640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
Shooting options 40
Using the timer SapAhndsv
2 Select an option.
Option Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another
in 2 seconds.
Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a
photo. (p. 42)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shooting options 41
Using the timer
Using the motion timer 6 Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp
is blinking.
1 In Shooting mode, press [t]. t The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the
camera automatically takes a photo.
2 Select .
3 Press [Shutter].
Shooting options 42
Shooting in the dark
Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye more light on your photos.
or Red-eye Fix.
1 In Shooting mode, press [F].
Auto
2 Select an option.
Option Description
Off:
t The flash will not fire.
t Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed when
shooting in low light.
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the
detected scene in the S mode.
Red-eye Fix*:
t The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.
t The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
software analysis.
Shooting options 43
Shooting in the dark
Shooting options 44
Shooting in the dark
• The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may
get.
• When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
Shooting options 45
Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Setting the focus distance.” your distance from the subject.
Normal (AF)
2 Select an option.
Option Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm
t Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. (farther than 2 m when using zoom).
t Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 80 cm. Macro: Focus on a subject 3-80 cm (1-2 m when using
zoom).
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 3 cm
(farther than 1 m when using zoom).
Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually
adjusting the focus distance. (p. 47)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shooting options 46
Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus distance manually Using tracking auto focus pAhns
1 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,
even when you are moving.
2 Select Manual Focus.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
3 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the focus
distance. 2 Select Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Tracking AF.
t When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out
of focus, the photo may become blurry.
t If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus
area options. t The white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.
t The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
Shooting options 47
Changing the camera’s focus
2
In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame.
Select Shooting ¢ Focus Area ¢ Selection AF.
t If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.
t If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a
red single-line frame.
t If you use this function, you cannot set face detection and photo
style options.
Move Set
If you use this function, the face detection options are not available.
Shooting options 48
Changing the camera’s focus
Shooting options 49
Using face detection apAhnds
If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to
capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
Shooting options 50
Using face detection
1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Smile Shot.
t When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect
2 Select Shooting ¢ Face Detection ¢ Self-Portrait. the smile more easily.
3 When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
Shooting options 51
Using face detection
Shooting options 52
Using face detection
t The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)
on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject’s pose or You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and
face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you
t The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera
use a memory card.
recognizes a new face when there are 12 registered faces, it will
1
replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.
t The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
4 When you are finished taking the photos, the face list
appears.
t Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list.
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Using face detection
t To change the ranking of the favorite faces, press [f] and select
Edit Ranking.(p. 64)
t To cancel the favorite faces, press [f] and select Delete My Star.
(p. 64)
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Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Compensating for backlighting (ACB) pAhn
pAhndv When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
exposure to get a better photo. Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
t Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You Off: ACB is off.
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure On: ACB is on.
or underexposure.
t If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB
(Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different t The ACB feature is always on in the a mode.
exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 58) t You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.
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Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option pAhndv Selecting a light source (White balance)
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera pAhndv
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
2 Select Shooting ¢Metering ¢an option.
Option Description
Multi:
t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and
then measures the light intensity of each area.
t Suitable for general photos. (Auto WB) (Daylight)
Spot:
t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very centre of the frame.
t If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
t Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center–weighted: (Cloudy) (Tungsten)
t Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the centre.
t Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the
frame.
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Adjusting brightness and color
Shooting options 57
Using burst modes pAhns
It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In
these cases, select one of the burst modes.
t You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select
Single.
t When you select Motion Capture, the ISO speed will be set
to Auto.
t Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst
options are not available.
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Improving your photos
3 Select an effect.
Option Description
Normal: No effect
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Improving your photos
2 Select Shooting ¢Image Adjust. t Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)
t When Image Adjust is set, Photo Style Selector function is not
3 Select an adjustment option. available.
t Contrast
t Sharpness
t Saturation
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Playback/Editing
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and
edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera
to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.
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Playing back
3 6
4 8
Back Set
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Playing back
Viewing files by category in Smart Album 4 Press [F] or [t] to scroll through files.
View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, t Press and hold [F] or [t] to view files quickly.
week, color, or face.
5 Press [o] to return to the normal view.
1 In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left.
2 Press [m].
Viewing files as thumbnails
3 Select a category. Scan thumbnails of files.
Type
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or
20 thumbnails (rotate [Zoom] right to return to the
Date
previous mode).
Color
Week
Face
Back Set
Option Description
Type View files by the file type.
Date View files by the date they were saved.
Filter
Color View files by the dominant color of the image.
Week View files by the weekday they were saved. To Do this
View files by recognized faces and favorite faces. Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].
Face
(Up to 20 people) Delete files Press [f] and select Yes.
It may take some time for the camera to change the category and
recognize files.
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Playing back
5 Select Yes.
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Playing back
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Playing back
Enlarging a photo
1 In Playback mode, press [m].
Trim the enlarged photo Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).
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Playing back
4 Set the slide show effect. 2 Use the following buttons to control playback.
1 Press [o] at the point where you want the new video to
Playing a video begin and rotate [Zoom] right.
You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a
video. 2 Press [o] to resume playback.
1 In Playback mode, select a video and press [o]. 3 Press [o] at the point where you want the new video to
end and rotate [Zoom] right.
4 Select Yes.
Pause
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Playing back
5 Press [o] at the point where you want to save a still In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice
image. memo and press [o].
t Press [o] to pause or resume playback.
6 Press [M].
A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and
will be saved as a new file.
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Editing a photo
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.
Right 90°
t Select to save the photo as a start image. (p. 87) Depending on the original photo size, the rotated photo may be resized to
t Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo. a lower resolution.
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Editing a photo
Sketch
Back Move
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Editing a photo
1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. Adding noise to the photo
3 Select a level.
t As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.
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Editing a photo
Applying smart lens effects 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Apply various lens effects to your photos to create unique
images.
2 Select Edit ¢ Smart Filter.
3 Select an effect.
Miniature
Miniature Vignetting
Back Move
Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2
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Editing a photo
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A/V cable.
1 Select a video signal output according to your country or t On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not
region. (p. 89) appear.
t Images may not appear centred on the TV screen depending on
2 Turn off your camera and TV. your TV settings.
t You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected
3 Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable. to a TV.
Video Audio
4 Turn on your TV and select the video output mode using 2 Select Settings ¢ HDMI Size.
the TV remote control. 3 Select an HDMI resolution.
5 Turn on your camera and press [P]. 4 Turn off your camera and HDTV.
6 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your
camera.
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
HDMI cable
Playback/Editing 77
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites.
Requirements for Intelli-studio t Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even
when the computer meets the requirements.
Item Requirements t If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not
Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.
CPU t Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.
(AMD Athlon™ 64FX, 2.6GHz or better)
t You must use Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later to
Minimum 512 MB RAM
RAM connect the camera as a removable disk.
(1 GB and above recommended)
OS Windows XP SP2/Vista/7
Hard disk Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) void your warranty.
capacity
t CD-ROM drive
t nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series
or higher
Others t 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display
recommended)
t USB port, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (T) into your
camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer
is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using Intelli-studio
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.
For details, select Menu → Help in the program.
• If you install Intelli-studio on your computer, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Menu → Install Intelli-studio on PC.
• You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.
• You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera.
• Intelli-studio supports the following formats:s
- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI(MJPEG)
- Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF
2 3 4 5
15 6
14 7
13
8
12 10
11
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
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Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly
from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the 2 Turn on the camera.
USB cable. t The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a
removable disk icon will be displayed.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (T) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. pop-up window.
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Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.
Exit Print
Option Description
4 Turn on your camera. Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all
t The printer recognizes the camera automatically. photos.
Size: Specify the size of the print.
5 Press [F] or [t] to select a photo.
Layout: Create thumbnail prints.
t Press [m] to set printing options. See “Configuring print
settings.” Type: Select the type of paper.
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Appendixes
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
Accessing the settings menu 3 Select an option and save your settings.
4
Display AF Sound
Press [m] to return to the previous screen.
Settings
Exit Change
Menu Description
Sound: Set various camera sounds and volume.
(p. 87)
Display: Customize the display settings, such as
language and brightness. (p. 87)
Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,
such as memory format, default file name, and USB
mode. (p. 88-90)
Appendixes 86
Camera settings menu
Appendixes 87
Camera settings menu
Settings
* Default * Default
Item Description Item Description
Format the internal memory and the memory card Specify how to name files.
(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted). t Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when
(Yes, No) inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory
If you use a memory card used with cameras from
card, or deleting all files.
Format
different manufacturers or a memory card reader, t Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous
or one formatted on a computer, your camera may file number when inserting a new memory card,
read the card incorrectly. Format the card before formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.
using it.
t The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time, and the default name of the first file is
Reset language, and video output settings will not be reset). SAM_0001.
File No.
(Yes, No) t The file number increases one by one from
SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.
Set the date and time and select a date format. t The folder number increases one by one from
Date & Time
(dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, Off*) 100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.
t The maximum number of files that can be stored
Select a region and set the daylight-saving time
Time Zone in one folder is 9999.
(DST).
t The camera defines file names according to
the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF)
standard. If you change the names of files
intentionally, the camera may not play back
the files.
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Camera settings menu
* Default * Default
Appendixes 89
Camera settings menu
* Default
Item Description
Select the resolution of photos when playing back
files on an HDTV with the HDMI cable.
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/
HDMI Size
PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)
If the HDTV does not support the selected
resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next
lower resolution.
Appendixes 90
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Card Locked
Appendixes 91
Camera maintenance
Cleaning your camera Camera body
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera lens and display
Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with
a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.
Appendixes 92
Camera maintenance
Appendixes 93
Camera maintenance
Appendixes 94
Camera maintenance
Notes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected
t If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted t Use only the provided USB cable.
correctly. t The battery may not be charged when:
t Turn off your camera when charging. - you use a USB hub
t Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 - other USB devices are connected to your computer
minutes. - you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
t Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. computer
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green. - the USB port of your computer does not support the power output
t If the indicator light blinks in red or does not illuminate, reconnect the standard (5 V, 500 mA)
cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
t If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging
will start when the battery cools down.
Appendixes 95
Camera maintenance
Appendixes 96
Before contacting a service centre
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre.
Appendixes 97
Before contacting a service centre
Appendixes 98
Before contacting a service centre
Appendixes 99
Camera specifications
Image sensor Shutter speed
Type 1/2.3" (Approx. 1.10 cm) CCD t Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.
Effective pixels Approx. 12.0 mega-pixels t Manual: 16 - 1/2,000 sec.
t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Total pixels Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels
t Firework: 2 sec.
Lens
Exposure
Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 3.9 ~ 58.5mm
Focal length (35 mm film equivalent: 24 ~ 360mm), 15X optical Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE,
Control
zoom Manual Exposure
Appendixes 100
Camera specifications
Appendixes 101
Camera specifications
t Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
PictBridge 1.0 conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
File format and camera settings.
t Video: MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC))
t Audio: WAV Interface
Digital output
USB 2.0 (20 pin)
connector
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Camera specifications
Power source
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh)
battery
Dimensions (W x H x D)
106.6 x 60.5 x 28mm
Weight
210.7 g (without battery and memory card)
Operating temperature
0 - 40˚ C
Operating humidity
5 - 85 %
Software
Intelli-studio
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Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate can cause harm to human health or the environment.
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can your local, free battery return system.
take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users
should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Samsung Eco-mark
It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to
effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental
friendly product activities to the consumers. The
mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on
development of environmental conscious products.
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Index
A Beauty Shot mode 30 Display brightness 87 Auto 44
Fill in 44
ACB 55, 73 Blink detection 52 Display type 21
Off 43
Adjusting Burst DPOF 75 Red-eye 44
Brightness 73 Auto Exposure Bracket Red-eye Fix 43
Dual IS mode 29
Contrast (AEB) 58 Slow Sync 44
in Playback mode 73 Continuous 58
in Shooting mode 61 Motion capture 58 E Focus area
Saturation Center AF 49
In Playback mode 73 Editing 71 Multi AF 49
in Shooting mode 61 C Enlarging 68 Selection AF 49
Sharpness 61 Tracking AF 49
Camera shake 25 Error messages 91
AF Lamp 89 Focus distance
Capturing an image 70 Exposure 55
AF Sound 87 Auto Macro 46
Cleaning
Macro 46
Anynet+ 89 Body 92
F Manual Focus 46
Aperture Priority mode 34 Display 92
Face detection Normal (AF) 46
Lens 92
Aperture value 33 Blink Detection 52 Frame guide 31
Auto Contrast Balance Normal 50
D Frame rate 36
(ACB) 55, 73 Self-portrait 51
Date and time 88 Smart Face Recognition 52 Function button 14
Smile Shot 51 Function description 87
B Deleting files 66
Facial brightness 30
Battery Digital Image Stabilisation
Charging 95 29 Facial imperfections 30 G
Life 94 Digital zoom 23 Flash Grid lines 21, 87
Specifications 94
Appendixes 105
Index
Appendixes 106
Index
Slide show 68 on TV 76
Slide show 68
Smart Album 65
Voice memo
Smart Auto mode 22, 28
Playing 70
Smart Filter Recording 38
Fish-eye 60
Volume 87
Miniature 60
Vignetting 60
Smart Scene Detection 37 W
Smile shot 51 White Balance 56
Start image 87
Z
T Zoom button 14
Timer 41 Zooming 23
V
Video
Playing 69
Recording 36
Video Out 89
Viewing files
as thumbnails 65
by category 65
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit
our website http://www.samsungimaging.com/ for after-sales
service or inquiries.