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... prevent unwanted interference, use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. Avoid interference with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use . Keep cards with other electronic devices in public areas or...
... prevent unwanted interference, use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards. Avoid interference with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use . Keep cards with other electronic devices in public areas or...
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Contents Basic functions 13 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 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 ...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 ...
Contents Basic functions 13 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 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 ...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 ...
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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 ... 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 camera 18 Charging the battery 18 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 35...
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 ... 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 camera 18 Charging the battery 18 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 35...
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...; You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 14 Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. 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...
...; You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 14 Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. 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...
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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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... the Samsung logo facing up . Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to release the battery. Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Rechargeable battery You can use the internal 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...
... the Samsung logo facing up . Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to release the battery. Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Rechargeable battery You can use the internal 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...
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Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. 1 2 3 1 Shooting options (left) Icon Description Shooting mode Exposure value ... information Icon Description Current date Current time Front display is on Available number of photos Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Empty (Recharge) Aperture value Shutter speed Available recording time Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom indicator Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Zoom ratio Basic functions...
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. 1 2 3 1 Shooting options (left) Icon Description Shooting mode Exposure value ... information Icon Description Current date Current time Front display is on Available number of photos Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Empty (Recharge) Aperture value Shutter speed Available recording time Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom indicator Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Zoom ratio Basic functions...
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... to stop recording. To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support highresolution videos. If your card does not, set a lower resolution. • Memory cards with faster write speeds. • If you activate the OIS function while recording a video, the camera may not support high definition recording. Extended...
... to stop recording. To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support highresolution videos. If your card does not, set a lower resolution. • Memory cards with faster write speeds. • If you activate the OIS function while recording a video, the camera may not support high definition recording. Extended...
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... view it may appear dark. • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. You cannot view the JPG file on the front display. • The camera will capture multiple shots. • If you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Jump Shot mode, press [m]. 2 Select Jump Shot ...; GIF animation. • The camera saves an animated GIF and one JPG of the middle scene from ...
... view it may appear dark. • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. You cannot view the JPG file on the front display. • The camera will capture multiple shots. • If you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Jump Shot mode, press [m]. 2 Select Jump Shot ...; GIF animation. • The camera saves an animated GIF and one JPG of the middle scene from ...
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...is available only when you can capture and combine a series of the first scene from shaking. • In Motion Photo mode, it , connect your camera to a PC. (p. 101) • In Motion Photo mode, the resolution is blinking. 5 Press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to an area to be animated to... Cancel Save 7 Press [o] to save files. Extended functions 59 Using Magic modes Using the Motion Photo mode In Motion Photo mode, you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 On the Home screen, scroll to . 2 Select . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 ...
...is available only when you can capture and combine a series of the first scene from shaking. • In Motion Photo mode, it , connect your camera to a PC. (p. 101) • In Motion Photo mode, the resolution is blinking. 5 Press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to an area to be animated to... Cancel Save 7 Press [o] to save files. Extended functions 59 Using Magic modes Using the Motion Photo mode In Motion Photo mode, you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 On the Home screen, scroll to . 2 Select . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 ...
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..., refer to 12 faces. Shooting options 72 The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face Detection Smart Face Recognition. • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face, and...
..., refer to 12 faces. Shooting options 72 The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face Detection Smart Face Recognition. • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face, and...
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...normal, underexposed, and overexposed. • Use a tripod to Auto. • Depending on the Face Detection option you are pressing [Shutter], the camera continuously captures photos. • The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your subjects in photos. Icon Description Motion Capture: While you ... and gestures of your camera will set the resolution to and set the ISO sensitivity to prevent blurry photos. • You can use the flash and timer only when you select Single. • When you select Motion Capture, your memory card. Using burst modes It...
...normal, underexposed, and overexposed. • Use a tripod to Auto. • Depending on the Face Detection option you are pressing [Shutter], the camera continuously captures photos. • The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your subjects in photos. Icon Description Motion Capture: While you ... and gestures of your camera will set the resolution to and set the ISO sensitivity to prevent blurry photos. • You can use the flash and timer only when you select Single. • When you select Motion Capture, your memory card. Using burst modes It...
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... (DPOF) To display file information on and display the most recent file will be able to edit or play videos stored in your camera. 1 Press [P]. • The most recent file. 2 Press [F/t] to scroll through files. • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files... Learn how to play back these files. Playback/Editing 84 Viewing photos or videos in the internal memory, remove your memory card. • You may not be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on the screen, press [D]. Starting Playback mode View photos or play back ...
... (DPOF) To display file information on and display the most recent file will be able to edit or play videos stored in your camera. 1 Press [P]. • The most recent file. 2 Press [F/t] to scroll through files. • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files... Learn how to play back these files. Playback/Editing 84 Viewing photos or videos in the internal memory, remove your memory card. • You may not be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on the screen, press [D]. Starting Playback mode View photos or play back ...
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..., press [D]. Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. Playback/Editing 85 The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face List. Face List Back Edit 3 Press [o]. 4 Select Edit Ranking. 5 Select a face, and then press [o]. 6 Press [F/t] to change the...
..., press [D]. Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. Playback/Editing 85 The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face List. Face List Back Edit 3 Press [o]. 4 Select Edit Ranking. 5 Select a face, and then press [o]. 6 Press [F/t] to change the...
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.... (Up to on the Home screen, and then selecting . 2 Press [m]. 3 Select Filter a category. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face List. 3 Press [o]. 4 Select Cancel My Star. 5 Select a face, and then press [o]. 6 Press [f]. 7 When the pop-up message appears...
.... (Up to on the Home screen, and then selecting . 2 Press [m]. 3 Select Filter a category. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Face List. 3 Press [o]. 4 Select Cancel My Star. 5 Select a face, and then press [o]. 6 Press [f]. 7 When the pop-up message appears...
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...to connect to the network. • If a nearby device is not liable for any payment or credit card information on your camera, it to the inserted memory card to connect to a network may appear when you enter personal information for adjusting network settings may interrupt your ... on a TV while connected to a network. • Connecting to the network using the same radio frequency signal as your camera. Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 110 Do not enter any problem caused by entering such information. • Available network connections may differ by country...
...to connect to the network. • If a nearby device is not liable for any payment or credit card information on your camera, it to the inserted memory card to connect to a network may appear when you enter personal information for adjusting network settings may interrupt your ... on a TV while connected to a network. • Connecting to the network using the same radio frequency signal as your camera. Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) 110 Do not enter any problem caused by entering such information. • Available network connections may differ by country...
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...you intentionally change file names, the camera may differ depending on the language selected. Description * Default Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. •...SAM_9999, each time you take a picture. • The folder number increases by one folder is full. • The maximum number of (DV300F/DV305F only) your location. Item File No. If you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select the appropriate time zone. (...
...you intentionally change file names, the camera may differ depending on the language selected. Description * Default Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. •...SAM_9999, each time you take a picture. • The folder number increases by one folder is full. • The maximum number of (DV300F/DV305F only) your location. Item File No. If you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select the appropriate time zone. (...
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you focus. (Off, On*) Item Format Reset Settings 133 * Default Description Format the internal memory and the memory card. Date and time, language, and video output settings will not be displayed on the bottom right corner of camera, a memory card reader, or a computer. Settings menu Item Imprint Auto Power Off AF Lamp * Default Description Set whether or...
you focus. (Off, On*) Item Format Reset Settings 133 * Default Description Format the internal memory and the memory card. Date and time, language, and video output settings will not be displayed on the bottom right corner of camera, a memory card reader, or a computer. Settings menu Item Imprint Auto Power Off AF Lamp * Default Description Set whether or...
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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 Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.
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 Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.