2English3Please follow these proceduresbefore using the camera.©2008 SAMSUNG DIGITALIMAGING CO., LTD.The specifications of the cameraor contents of this manual may bechanged without prior notice dueto upgrade of camera functions.Copyright informationMicrosoft Windows and theWindows logo are registeredtrademarks of the MicrosoftCorporation.HDMI, the HDMI logo and theterm "High Definition MultimediaInterface" are trademarks orregistered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC.QuickTime and QuickTime logoare trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Apple Computer,Inc., used under license.▪▪▪1. Unpack ………………………62. Insert the battery andmemory card …………………73. Charge the battery and turnon your camera ……………84. Select a language and setthe date and time ……………9Camera layout ……………… 10Icons ………………………… 12Use the touch screen ……… 13Take a photo ………………… 14Record a video ……………… 15Transfer files to a PC(for Windows) ………………… 16Specifications ………………… 18Provided manualsQuick Start ManualExplains how to assembleand prepare your camerafor its first use, capturephotos or videos andtransfer files to a PC.User Manual (CD-ROM)Explains how to shoot withvarious shooting modes, setshooting options, and use thesettings menu. It also includeshow to handle error messagesand maintain your camera.Contents You can easily solve most problems by setting shooting options.There are more details about how to set shooting options in the CD version of the user manual.The subject'seyes appear red.This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.Set the flash option to Red Eye or Red Eye Fix. (See the user manual p.33)If the photo has already been taken, select Red Eye Fix in the edit menu.(See the user manual p.57)••Photos have dustspots.Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.Turn the flash off or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p.35)••Photos areblurred.This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the cameraincorrectly.Set the Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) option or press [Shutter] halfway downto make sure the subject is focused. (See the user manual p.26)Photos areblurred whenshooting at night.As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.Turn the flash on. (See the user manual p.33)Select the 6 mode. (See the user manual p.20)Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p.35)Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.••••Subjects comeout too darkbecause ofbacklighting.When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast betweenthe light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.Avoid shooting in front of the sun.Select BACKLIGHT in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p.20)Set the flash option to Fill in. (See the user manual p.33)Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (See the user manual p.41)Adjust the exposure. (See the user manual p.40)Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the centre of the frame.(See the user manual p.42)••••••Indication informationIn this manual, camera buttonsare represented by bold typein brackets. For example,[Shutter] represents theShutter button.Get answers to common questions