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Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) Settings Appendixes Index DV300/DV300F/DV305/DV305F This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) Settings Appendixes Index DV300/DV300F/DV305/DV305F This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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... or permanent eyesight damage. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to your camera. Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near flammable or explosive gases and liquids. This may result in electric shock. This may... all accessories out of the reach of time. This may cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose the camera to the camera. Prevent damage to people or animals. If you use the flash in electric shock or damage to direct sunlight or high temperatures for...
... or permanent eyesight damage. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to your camera. Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near flammable or explosive gases and liquids. This may result in electric shock. This may... all accessories out of the reach of time. This may cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose the camera to the camera. Prevent damage to people or animals. If you use the flash in electric shock or damage to direct sunlight or high temperatures for...
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..., posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. This may distort the camera or cause a fire. Comply with any reason to avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Follow all pacemakers to suspect that restrict the use of... 15 cm between this camera and all airline regulations and turn off the camera near the charger during a thunderstorm. Do not handle the power...
..., posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. This may distort the camera or cause a fire. Comply with any reason to avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Follow all pacemakers to suspect that restrict the use of... 15 cm between this camera and all airline regulations and turn off the camera near the charger during a thunderstorm. Do not handle the power...
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... unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories. Failing to explode, damage your camera. Do not damage or heat the battery. Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or electric shock. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, ...is not responsible for its intended purpose. Failing to the AC charger. Do not allow the AC charger to your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to come in ...
... unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories. Failing to explode, damage your camera. Do not damage or heat the battery. Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or electric shock. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, ...is not responsible for its intended purpose. Failing to the AC charger. Do not allow the AC charger to your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to come in ...
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...Information stored on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances. 4 Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. This may damage your camera to the camera. The manufacturer is operating properly before use . You must plug the small end of data. ...Avoid contact with other electronic devices in public areas or on open networks. • The camera manufacturer is reversed, it may result in the normal position. Keep cards with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as...
...Information stored on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances. 4 Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. This may damage your camera to the camera. The manufacturer is operating properly before use . You must plug the small end of data. ...Avoid contact with other electronic devices in public areas or on open networks. • The camera manufacturer is reversed, it may result in the normal position. Keep cards with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as...
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... selecting a mode. Outline of the User Manual Basic functions 13 Learn about error messages, specifications, and maintenance. 5 Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 107 Learn to connect to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Playback/Editing 83 Learn how to wireless ...local area networks (WLANs) and use . • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions. Settings 128 Refer to options to the 'OpenSourceInfo.pdf' in the...
... selecting a mode. Outline of the User Manual Basic functions 13 Learn about error messages, specifications, and maintenance. 5 Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 107 Learn to connect to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Playback/Editing 83 Learn how to wireless ...local area networks (WLANs) and use . • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions. Settings 128 Refer to options to the 'OpenSourceInfo.pdf' in the...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Annotation Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down • Press [Shutter]: Press ... all the way down Subject, background, and composition • Subject: The main object in this manual Icon [] () * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. Page number of related information The order of light...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Annotation Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down • Press [Shutter]: Press ... all the way down Subject, background, and composition • Subject: The main object in this manual Icon [] () * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. Page number of related information The order of light...
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... (p. 51) • Turn on the flash. (p. 64) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Fill in a dusty place. • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) Photos are blurred when ...• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 75) • Set the metering option to let in the center of backlighting. As the camera tries to Spot if a subject is focused. (p. 35) Photos are blurred. Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to solve common problems by...
... (p. 51) • Turn on the flash. (p. 64) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Fill in a dusty place. • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) Photos are blurred when ...• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 75) • Set the metering option to let in the center of backlighting. As the camera tries to Spot if a subject is focused. (p. 35) Photos are blurred. Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to solve common problems by...
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...f 59 • Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 79 Applying effects to videos • Movie Filter mode f 56 8 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 33 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 86 • Viewing files as ... 91 • Viewing files on a TV f 99 • Connecting your camera to a computer f 100 • Using photo or video sharing websites (DV300F/DV305F only) f 115 • Sending photos or videos via email (DV300F/DV305F only) f 118 • Adjusting sound and volume f 130 • Adjusting the...
...f 59 • Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 79 Applying effects to videos • Movie Filter mode f 56 8 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 33 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 86 • Viewing files as ... 91 • Viewing files on a TV f 99 • Connecting your camera to a computer f 100 • Using photo or video sharing websites (DV300F/DV305F only) f 115 • Sending photos or videos via email (DV300F/DV305F only) f 118 • Adjusting sound and volume f 130 • Adjusting the...
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... 15 Inserting the battery and memory card 17 Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... 18 Charging the battery 18 Turning on your camera 18 Performing the initial setup 19 Learning icons 21 Using the Home screen 22 Accessing the Home screen 22 Icons on the Home screen 23 ... display and sound 28 Setting the display type 28 Setting the sound 29 Capturing photos 30 Turning on the front display 31 Zooming 31 Reducing camera shake (OIS 33 Tips for getting a clearer photo 35 Extended functions 37 Using Basic modes 38 Using the Smart Auto mode 38 Using the Program...
... 15 Inserting the battery and memory card 17 Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... 18 Charging the battery 18 Turning on your camera 18 Performing the initial setup 19 Learning icons 21 Using the Home screen 22 Accessing the Home screen 22 Icons on the Home screen 23 ... display and sound 28 Setting the display type 28 Setting the sound 29 Capturing photos 30 Turning on the front display 31 Zooming 31 Reducing camera shake (OIS 33 Tips for getting a clearer photo 35 Extended functions 37 Using Basic modes 38 Using the Smart Auto mode 38 Using the Program...
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... Using the timer 63 Shooting in the dark 64 Preventing red-eye 64 Using the flash 64 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity 66 Changing the camera's focus 67 Using macro 67 Using tracking auto focus 68 Adjusting the focus area 69 Using Face Detection 70 Detecting faces 70 Capturing a smile shot...
... Using the timer 63 Shooting in the dark 64 Preventing red-eye 64 Using the flash 64 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity 66 Changing the camera's focus 67 Using macro 67 Using tracking auto focus 68 Adjusting the focus area 69 Using Face Detection 70 Detecting faces 70 Capturing a smile shot...
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... to your Windows computer 100 Transferring files with Intelli-studio 101 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 103 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 104 Transferring files to your Mac computer 105 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer... ....... 106 Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only 107 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 108 Connecting ...
... to your Windows computer 100 Transferring files with Intelli-studio 101 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 103 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 104 Transferring files to your Mac computer 105 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer... ....... 106 Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only 107 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 108 Connecting ...
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Contents Settings 128 Settings menu 129 Accessing the settings menu 129 Sound 130 Display 130 Connectivity 131 General 132 Appendixes 134 Error messages 135 Camera maintenance 137 Cleaning your camera 137 Using or storing the camera 138 About memory cards 139 About the battery 142 Before contacting a service center 146 Camera specifications 149 Glossary 153 FCC notice 158 Declaration sentence in official languages 161 Index 163 12
Contents Settings 128 Settings menu 129 Accessing the settings menu 129 Sound 130 Display 130 Connectivity 131 General 132 Appendixes 134 Error messages 135 Camera maintenance 137 Cleaning your camera 137 Using or storing the camera 138 About memory cards 139 About the battery 142 Before contacting a service center 146 Camera specifications 149 Glossary 153 FCC notice 158 Declaration sentence in official languages 161 Index 163 12
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Basic functions Learn about your camera 18 Performing the initial setup 19 Learning icons 21 Using the Home screen 22 Accessing the Home screen 22 Icons on the Home screen 23 ... 26 Setting the display and sound 28 Setting the display type 28 Setting the sound 29 Capturing photos 30 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 35 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Inserting the battery and memory card ... 17 Charging the battery and turning on your...
Basic functions Learn about your camera 18 Performing the initial setup 19 Learning icons 21 Using the Home screen 22 Accessing the Home screen 22 Icons on the Home screen 23 ... 26 Setting the display and sound 28 Setting the display type 28 Setting the sound 29 Capturing photos 30 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 35 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Inserting the battery and memory card ... 17 Charging the battery and turning on your...
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.../ USB cable Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories...
.../ USB cable Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories...
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Shutter button POWER button Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Front display Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 15 Microphone Front LCD button Speaker Lens Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with your camera's parts and their functions. Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. (DV300F/DV305F only) USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Shutter button POWER button Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Front display Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 15 Microphone Front LCD button Speaker Lens Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with your camera's parts and their functions. Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. (DV300F/DV305F only) USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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... • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery (On DV300F/DV305F, when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo) • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is out of a photo or view fi...
... • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery (On DV300F/DV305F, when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo) • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is out of a photo or view fi...
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Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Battery lock Slide the lock to the right to insert the battery and an optional ...memory card into the camera. Rechargeable battery You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how...
Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Battery lock Slide the lock to the right to insert the battery and an optional ...memory card into the camera. Rechargeable battery You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how...
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... • Red light off: Fully charged • Red light blinking: Error Turning on your camera Charging the battery Before you turn on and immediately accesses Playback mode. The camera turns on your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Basic functions 18...charge or work properly. Charging the battery and turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery....
... • Red light off: Fully charged • Red light blinking: Error Turning on your camera Charging the battery Before you turn on and immediately accesses Playback mode. The camera turns on your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Basic functions 18...charge or work properly. Charging the battery and turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery....
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... then press [o]. 3 Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o]. Basic functions 19 Cancel London Set • The screen may differ depending on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the... camera's basic settings. 1 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o]. • When you turn on the language ...
... then press [o]. 3 Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o]. Basic functions 19 Cancel London Set • The screen may differ depending on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the... camera's basic settings. 1 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o]. • When you turn on the language ...