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Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) Settings Appendixes Index Please read this manual thoroughly. DV300/DV300F/DV305/DV305F This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) Settings Appendixes Index Please read this manual thoroughly. DV300/DV300F/DV305/DV305F This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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...extreme temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Small parts may cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose the camera to your camera. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to people or animals. Do not use ...your camera away from small children and pets. Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of your camera's internal components. 1 Moving parts and accessories may cause a fire or electric shock...
...extreme temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Small parts may cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose the camera to your camera. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to people or animals. Do not use ...your camera away from small children and pets. Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of your camera's internal components. 1 Moving parts and accessories may cause a fire or electric shock...
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... the power supply cord or go near medical equipment. Comply with any reason to avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Your camera can interfere with a pacemaker or other electronic devices. • Turn off the...
... the power supply cord or go near medical equipment. Comply with any reason to avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Your camera can interfere with a pacemaker or other electronic devices. • Turn off the...
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... batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may result in fire or electric shock. Do not touch the flash while it for an ...
... batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may result in fire or electric shock. Do not touch the flash while it for an ...
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... improperly install batteries and memory cards, you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Check that may result from the camera case. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any data transfers that may interfere with other electronic devices in public areas...
... improperly install batteries and memory cards, you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Check that may result from the camera case. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any data transfers that may interfere with other electronic devices in public areas...
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...maintenance. 5 Outline of this manual without prior notice due to the 'OpenSourceInfo.pdf' in Shooting mode. Appendixes 134 Get information about your camera within the country where you purchased. • Use this manual may be changed without prior permission. • For Open Source License information... to options to set the options in the provided CD-ROM. Also, learn how to connect your camera to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions. Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 107 Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use . •...
...maintenance. 5 Outline of this manual without prior notice due to the 'OpenSourceInfo.pdf' in Shooting mode. Appendixes 134 Get information about your camera within the country where you purchased. • Use this manual may be changed without prior permission. • For Open Source License information... to options to set the options in the provided CD-ROM. Also, learn how to connect your camera to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions. Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 107 Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use . •...
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... 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. for example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal). Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] S Normal exposure S Overexposure (too... perform a step; Page number of related information The order of light that enters your photos will be darker or lighter. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure.
... 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. for example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal). Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] S Normal exposure S Overexposure (too... perform a step; Page number of related information The order of light that enters your photos will be darker or lighter. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure.
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...; Set the metering option to let in a dusty place. • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) Photos are blurred when shooting at night. As the camera tries to Spot if a subject is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may capture them in photos when you capture photos in... the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 64) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in camera shake. • Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51) • Turn on the flash. (p. 64) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) • Use a ...
...; Set the metering option to let in a dusty place. • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) Photos are blurred when shooting at night. As the camera tries to Spot if a subject is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may capture them in photos when you capture photos in... the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 64) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in camera shake. • Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51) • Turn on the flash. (p. 64) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66) • Use a ...
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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 ... 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 shooting. 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 ... 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 shooting. Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Inserting the battery and memory card ... 17 Charging the battery and turning on your...
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... differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 14 Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter/ 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 slightly from the...
... differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 14 Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter/ 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 slightly from the...
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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 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.
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... 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...Basic functions Change the display option. Change the macro option. Delete files in focus Button Description Access the Home screen. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, when the image is in Playback mode. Change ...
... 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...Basic functions Change the display option. Change the macro option. Delete files in focus Button Description Access the Home screen. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, when the image is in Playback mode. Change ...
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Memory card Rechargeable battery Insert a memory card with the Samsung logo facing up . Memory card Battery lock Slide the lock to the right to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to release the battery. Insert the battery with the gold... memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Basic functions 17
Memory card Rechargeable battery Insert a memory card with the Samsung logo facing up . Memory card Battery lock Slide the lock to the right to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to release the battery. Insert the battery with the gold... memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Basic functions 17
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...blinking: Error Turning on and immediately accesses Playback mode. The camera turns on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. If you turn on the camera for the first time, you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly. Basic functions 18 ... not emit any sounds. Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into your camera. If you use the camera for the first time. (p. 19) Status lamp • Red light on: Charging • Red light off . ...
...blinking: Error Turning on and immediately accesses Playback mode. The camera turns on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. If you turn on the camera for the first time, you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly. Basic functions 18 ... not emit any sounds. Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into your camera. If you use the camera for the first time. (p. 19) Status lamp • Red light on: Charging • Red light off . ...
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... Visit, and then select a new time zone. 5 Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] [m]. 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 Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o]. Time Zone : Home 2 Press [D/c] to... [c] to select Home, and then press [o]. • When you turn on the language selected. Cancel London Set • The screen may differ depending on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears.
... Visit, and then select a new time zone. 5 Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] [m]. 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 Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o]. Time Zone : Home 2 Press [D/c] to... [c] to select Home, and then press [o]. • When you turn on the language selected. Cancel London Set • The screen may differ depending on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears.