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...SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for future reference. Replace only with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries should always be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or similar. iv Means that there is a potential risk of explosion... if battery is incorrectly replaced. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • This camcorder should not be connected to the product. before using a function. Settings required ...
...SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for future reference. Replace only with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries should always be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or similar. iv Means that there is a potential risk of explosion... if battery is incorrectly replaced. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • This camcorder should not be connected to the product. before using a function. Settings required ...
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.... 25. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that they are unable to be operated from battery power, or other controls GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE may be fatal. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance, this CAMCORDER yourself. important...
.... 25. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that they are unable to be operated from battery power, or other controls GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE may be fatal. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance, this CAMCORDER yourself. important...
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... power adaptor. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to malfunctioning of internal parts of serious personal injury. Keeping the battery at temperatures over 60℃(140℉) may be kept. cords or wires. Heed all instructions carefully. Do not disassemble the product. this may result...
... power adaptor. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to malfunctioning of internal parts of serious personal injury. Keeping the battery at temperatures over 60℃(140℉) may be kept. cords or wires. Heed all instructions carefully. Do not disassemble the product. this may result...
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... beach or pool or when it may explode. When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. or the AC adaptor to disassemble, adaptor or battery from a Samsung service center. Never use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. cleaning fluid Do not connect the AC adaptor...
... beach or pool or when it may explode. When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. or the AC adaptor to disassemble, adaptor or battery from a Samsung service center. Never use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. cleaning fluid Do not connect the AC adaptor...
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... AMALFUNCTION or steam could cause the product to fail to severe vibrations or impact. Doing so may occur. 4 W W 4 Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor or other accessories to operate normally. Do not leave the camcorder in a place where it is subject to insecticide. Turn the camcorder...
... AMALFUNCTION or steam could cause the product to fail to severe vibrations or impact. Doing so may occur. 4 W W 4 Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor or other accessories to operate normally. Do not leave the camcorder in a place where it is subject to insecticide. Turn the camcorder...
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...10 Location of controls 12 LCD screen indicators 17 Attaching the grip belt 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 20 Checking the battery state basic operation of the camcorder 23 about the storage media 30 basic recording 35 basic playback 40 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23... using the control joysticks 28 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 29 Selecting the languages 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F43/F44 only) 31 Inserting and removing a memory card (not supplied) 32 Selecting a suitable memory card 35 Recording videos 36 Taking photos 37 Quick...
...10 Location of controls 12 LCD screen indicators 17 Attaching the grip belt 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 20 Checking the battery state basic operation of the camcorder 23 about the storage media 30 basic recording 35 basic playback 40 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23... using the control joysticks 28 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 29 Selecting the languages 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F43/F44 only) 31 Inserting and removing a memory card (not supplied) 32 Selecting a suitable memory card 35 Recording videos 36 Taking photos 37 Quick...
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Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 18 5 Insert a memory card. page 31 • You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share ... ready 1. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can also take photos with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only) W CARD T VIEW CARD 2. quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder.
Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 18 5 Insert a memory card. page 31 • You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share ... ready 1. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can also take photos with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only) W CARD T VIEW CARD 2. quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder.
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...as the AC adaptor or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. T VIEW W Model name SMX-F40BN/ F400BN SMX-F40SN/ F400SN SMX-F40RN/ F400RN SMX-F40LN/ F400LN SMX-F43BN SMX-F43SN SMX-F43RN SMX-F43LN SMX-F44BN SMX-F44SN SMX-F44RN SMX-F44LN Color Black Silver Red ...8226; The shape is the same for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. See page 32 for all models. Checking your accessories Battery pack (IA-BP210E) (AD43-00196A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00155A) USB ...
...as the AC adaptor or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. T VIEW W Model name SMX-F40BN/ F400BN SMX-F40SN/ F400SN SMX-F40RN/ F400RN SMX-F40LN/ F400LN SMX-F43BN SMX-F43SN SMX-F43RN SMX-F43LN SMX-F44BN SMX-F44SN SMX-F44RN SMX-F44LN Color Black Silver Red ...8226; The shape is the same for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. See page 32 for all models. Checking your accessories Battery pack (IA-BP210E) (AD43-00196A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00155A) USB ...
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Rear View 1 Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) ❶ : Play mode ❷ 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery pack slot ❸ 11 Right Top & Bottom View W T ❶ ❷ ❻ ❽ ❺ ❸❹ ❼ 1 Zoom lever (W/T) 2 PHOTO button 3 Grip belt 4 Grip belt hook 5 Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch 6 Internal microphone 7 Battery pack release switch (BATT.) 8 Tripod receptacle Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
Rear View 1 Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) ❶ : Play mode ❷ 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery pack slot ❸ 11 Right Top & Bottom View W T ❶ ❷ ❻ ❽ ❺ ❸❹ ❼ 1 Zoom lever (W/T) 2 PHOTO button 3 Grip belt 4 Grip belt hook 5 Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch 6 Internal microphone 7 Battery pack release switch (BATT.) 8 Tripod receptacle Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
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You can easily record videos or 19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection * 20 White balance photos in 11 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 15 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution 8 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 18 1/60 14 18 1/30 19 21 SMART AUTO 13 ...
You can easily record videos or 19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection * 20 White balance photos in 11 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 15 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution 8 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 18 1/60 14 18 1/30 19 21 SMART AUTO 13 ...
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... : Thumbnail View 1 Video Play mode Normal View 100-0006 4 2 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only) 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 11 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 10 1 7 6 Error File 7...-by-frame 6 Slow motion 7 3 Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) 8 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 9 File Name (File number) 10 Date/Time Display 4 11 Play Option 14
... : Thumbnail View 1 Video Play mode Normal View 100-0006 4 2 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only) 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 11 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 10 1 7 6 Error File 7...-by-frame 6 Slow motion 7 3 Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) 8 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 9 File Name (File number) 10 Date/Time Display 4 11 Play Option 14
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...Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in 5 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 6 Error File 7 7 Scroll bar 8 Delete Selected 8 9 Button Guide 10 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only) 11 File name (File number) 3 SCENE ...6 3 Image counter 7 (Current image / total number of recorded images) 8 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Photo Resolution 7 Protection 9 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File Name (File number) 10 OK Guide (Next image) 4 11 Shortcut...
...Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in 5 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 6 Error File 7 7 Scroll bar 8 Delete Selected 8 9 Button Guide 10 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only) 11 File name (File number) 3 SCENE ...6 3 Image counter 7 (Current image / total number of recorded images) 8 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Photo Resolution 7 Protection 9 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File Name (File number) 10 OK Guide (Next image) 4 11 Shortcut...
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...) could appear on your thumb. Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and you use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to 90°. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens, then fold it up to 180° towards the lens and up to...
...) could appear on your thumb. Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and you use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to 90°. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens, then fold it up to 180° towards the lens and up to...
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... from the camcorder while not in the diagram to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use batteries from samsungparts.com. Insert Ejecting the battery pack 1. Eject • Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Otherwise, there is a danger of purchase. Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in use. •...
... from the camcorder while not in the diagram to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use batteries from samsungparts.com. Insert Ejecting the battery pack 1. Eject • Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Otherwise, there is a danger of purchase. Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in use. •...
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...T W W ġVIEW T CARD ġVIEW CARD No CARD ġVIEW CARD ġVIEW Yes CARD ġVIEW CARD W W • Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to keep the camcorder turned off the camcorder. page 23 2. If you to fuVIlElWy charge... camcorder is recommended you experience a malfunction while using the AC power supply, place it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack. • It is fully charged, the charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20 Connecting the AC power adaptor T W W ġ...
...T W W ġVIEW T CARD ġVIEW CARD No CARD ġVIEW CARD ġVIEW Yes CARD ġVIEW CARD W W • Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to keep the camcorder turned off the camcorder. page 23 2. If you to fuVIlElWy charge... camcorder is recommended you experience a malfunction while using the AC power supply, place it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack. • It is fully charged, the charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20 Connecting the AC power adaptor T W W ġ...
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... 9999 1.6M Fully charged (100%~75%) - 75%~50% - 50%~25% - 25%~5% - battery" • Before using the camcorder, charge the battery. • Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature. 0 Low ambient temperature may affect the use time. To check the charging ...state The color of battery power remaining in the battery pack. less than 5% - Exhausted (flickers): The device will be forced to turn off after "Low 3 seconds. Charging state...
... 9999 1.6M Fully charged (100%~75%) - 75%~50% - 50%~25% - 25%~5% - battery" • Before using the camcorder, charge the battery. • Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature. 0 Low ambient temperature may affect the use time. To check the charging ...state The color of battery power remaining in the battery pack. less than 5% - Exhausted (flickers): The device will be forced to turn off after "Low 3 seconds. Charging state...
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...°C). fire or a heater). • Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the battery pack. • Do not allow battery pack terminals to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its life, please contact your Samsung retailer. Maintaining the battery pack • The recording time is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 21...
...°C). fire or a heater). • Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the battery pack. • Do not allow battery pack terminals to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its life, please contact your Samsung retailer. Maintaining the battery pack • The recording time is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 21...
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... • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. If you need one, purchase it indoors. The battery pack is worn-out. (For the battery information only) Using an AC power source It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to do when charging the... immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder at 77˚F (25˚C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the Record start/stop and Zoom are planning to power the camcorder. In actual recording...
... • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. If you need one, purchase it indoors. The battery pack is worn-out. (For the battery information only) Using an AC power source It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to do when charging the... immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder at 77˚F (25˚C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the Record start/stop and Zoom are planning to power the camcorder. In actual recording...
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... plan to turn on -screen indicators. To turn off the camcorder if there is being operated. • The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power consumption in the following functions enable you use camcorder for the startup display...extended time, the following situations: - SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you turn on . Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you need to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. If a warning...
... plan to turn on -screen indicators. To turn off the camcorder if there is being operated. • The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power consumption in the following functions enable you use camcorder for the startup display...extended time, the following situations: - SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you turn on . Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you need to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. If a warning...
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... the Settings ( ) menu. page 82 2. If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to recharge the built-in battery by using your geographical area with Control joystick (/), then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen appears. 3. The date/... 85 • After setting, the date and time are all reset to defaults, and you need to the AC power or attaching the battery pack, the built-in battery fully discharges. Select "Time Zone" on a special data area of the storage media. W T VIEW Home London, Lisbon Home:[GMT ...
... the Settings ( ) menu. page 82 2. If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to recharge the built-in battery by using your geographical area with Control joystick (/), then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen appears. 3. The date/... 85 • After setting, the date and time are all reset to defaults, and you need to the AC power or attaching the battery pack, the built-in battery fully discharges. Select "Time Zone" on a special data area of the storage media. W T VIEW Home London, Lisbon Home:[GMT ...