Samsung WB500 User Manual

009IdentiÀ cation of featuresBackCamera status lampLCD monitorPlay mode /Print buttonE (Effect) button5-function buttonFn / Delete buttonCommand Lever

099Samsung MasterImage viewer: You can view the stored images.– Image viewer functions are listed below.1 Menu bar: You can select menus. File, Ed

Samsung MasterMovie edit: You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music À les together in a movie clip.– Movie clip edit functions are l

1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed.2. Select an image ¿ le and copy or move it to MAC.zFirst

102SpeciÀ cationsExposure– Control: Program AE or Manual Exposure– Metering: Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE– Compensation: ±2EV (1/3E

103SpeciÀ cations– Movie Clip• With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : Memory capacity dependent, max 29min.)• Size: 1280x720

104Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions!zThis unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in

105– This camera is not waterproof. To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.– If you use this camera i

106There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display.[ Card Error ! ]• Memory card error. Turn off the camera power and turn it on agai

107Please check the following.The camera doesn’t switch on.• There is low battery capacity. Insert fresh batteries. (p.15)• Battery is inserted in

108The Á ash does not À re.• Flash off mode has been selected. Dis-engage À ash off mode.• The camera mode can’t use the À ash. Refer to the FLAS

010IdentiÀ cation of featuresBottom 5 Function buttonFunction Description / Information / Up buttonMacro /Play & Pause / Down buttonSelf-timer /Ri

109Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the

110Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC? The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable.

111FAQIf the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the À le transfer. If you i

112Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with s

011IdentiÀ cation of featuresSelf-timer lampIcon Status DescriptionBlinking– For the ¿ rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.– For t

012Connecting to a power sourceYou should use the rechargeable battery SLB-10A supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using th

013Connecting to a power sourceConnecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery wi

014Connecting to a power sourceHow to charge the rechargeable batteryzBefore inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not in

015Insert the battery as shown.– If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with th

016Instructions on how to use the memory cardzBe sure to format the memory card (see p.83) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the ¿ r

017Instructions on how to use the memory cardThe camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write

018When using the camera for the À rst timezCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the ¿ rst time.zWhen the camera is tur

001InstructionsUse this camera in the following order.To use this camera with a PC, install the application software ¿ rst. After this has been done,

019LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.<Image & Full Status>No. Descripti

020Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Auto modeSelect this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.1. Insert the

021Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Program modeSelecting the automatic mode will con¿ gure the camera with optimal settings and you can manu

022Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Beauty Shot modeTake a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections.1. Select the

023Starting the Recording modeThe scene modes are listed below. (p.55)Icons Scene modes DescriptionFrame GuideUse this mode when you want someone el

024Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Movie clip modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time(maximum of 29 min

025Starting the Recording modeRecording the movie clip without soundYou can record the movie clip without sound.Steps from 1-3 are the same as those f

026Things to watch out for when taking pictureszPressing the Shutter button down half way.Lightly press the Shutter button to con¿ rm focus and À ash

027Using the camera buttons to set the cameraThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.POWER buttonUsed for turning the ca

028Shutter buttonUsed for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode.zIn Movie clip modePressing the Shutter button down fully starts t

002DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.zDo not attempt to modify this ca

029WIDE ZoomOptical zoom WIDE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in optical zoom mode to see subjects in the distance. Continue to move the Zoom

030Command LeverHow to use the Command lever mode Exposure compensationThis product automatically controls exposure, adjusting it according to the re

031While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function descriptions o

032While the menu is showing, press the Down button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not showi

033Available focusing method, by Recording mode (z: Selectable, : In¿ nity focus range)Mode Auto macro Manual focus Macro NormalzzzzzzzzzzzzzzMod

034Flash ( ) / Left buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Left button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.When the menu

035Flash mode indicatorIcon Flash mode DescriptionAuto À ashIf the subject or background is dark, the camera À ash will operate automatically.Auto &

036Self-timer ( ) / Right buttonSelecting the self-timer1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode. (p.20)2. Press the

037Self-timer ( ) / Right buttonMotion TimerMotion Icon & Self-timer lampPressing the Shutter button after setting the Motion TimerBlink (1 seco

038Self-timer ( ) / Right buttonRemote control range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside

003CAUTION ContentsCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.zLeaking, over

039Fn buttonYou can use the Fn button to set the following menus.(z: Selectable)PageSIZEzzz zzz z zp.40FOCUS AREAzzz zzz zp.40FRAME RATEzp.41METERINGz

040You can select the image size appropriate for your application.StillimageModeIconSize3648x 27363648x 24323072x 23043648x 20562592x19442048x15361024

041Fn button: Frame rateThis menu allows you to select an appropriate frame rate depending on the intended use for a recorded video.Using a faster shu

042Fn button: Drive modeYou can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).Icon Drive Mode DescriptionSingle Take one picture only.Con

043You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or speci¿ c light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.Icon ISO Mode D

044Fn button: White balanceUsing the Custom White BalanceWhite balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can sel

045Fn button: Face DetectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face. When focusing on a human face, the brightness of t

046 Self PortraitWhen taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically detected so that you can take self portraits more easily an

047E (Effect) buttonIt is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button.Available Effects, by recording mode (z: Selectable)M

048You can add various effects to the image without an image editing software.Press the E button in an available mode.1. Select the desired Photo sty

004ContentsPLAY026 Things to watch out for when taking pictures027 Focus lock027 Using the camera buttons to set the camera027 POWER button028 Shutt

049E (Effect) button: Image editingCustom colour: You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image.– Up/Down button: Selects R

050Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsYou can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.The items indicated by

051Command LeverYou can enable the desired features for the command lever on the back of the camera. - [Command Lever] Sub menus: [EV], [EV(A, S)], [

052QualityYou can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower th

053OIS (Optical image Stabilization)This feature allows you to minimize camera shake while taking a picture. - [OIS] Sub menus: [Off], [On].zOIS fun

054A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows.Press the Shutter button to record a voice. – Press the S

055Recording the movie clip without voiceYou can record the movie without voice.Select [Voice] menu in the Movie clip mode. (p. 25)() icon will appear

056Starting play modePlaying back a movie clip1. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the Left/Right button.2. Press t

057Starting play modeOn camera movie trimmingYou can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. If the running time is unde

058Starting play modePlaying back a voice memo1. Select a still image that has the voice memo.2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button to play back

005ContentsSETUP061 Info / Up button061 Play & Pause / Down button062 Left / Right / Menu / OK button062 Print button062 Delete button063 E (E

059Thumbnail( )/Digital Zoom( ) LeverYou can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.Thumb

060Image enlargement1. Select the picture you want to enlarge and move the Digital Zoom lever to the right. Then the selected picture will be digit

061Info ( ) / Up buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the Up button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on

062Delete ( ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card. By activating the Recycle Bin function (p.84) you can restore deleted photos. 1. S

063Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image.1. Press the Play mode button and p

064It is possible to add colour effects to your images by using this button.1 Press the Play mode button and press the E button.2. Select () menu ta

065Custom colourYou can change the R(Red), G(Green) and B(Blue) values of the image.– OK button: Selects / sets up the Custom Colour– Up/Down button

066E (Effect) button: Image editingContrast controlYou can change the contrast of the image.1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down button and a bar fo

067Using the remote control in play modeYou can play the movie clip and images by remote control.※See page 38 about using the remote control in reco

068Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The m

006ContentsPRINTSOFTWAREAPPENDIX088 PictBridge089 PictBridge: Picture Selection089 PictBridge: Print Setting090 PictBridge: Reset090 Software notes091

069Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu PageTypeAuto -p.89Plain -Photo -FastPhoto-QualityAuto -

070Selecting ImagesYou can select image to view.1 Use the Up/Down button to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.2. Select a desired

071Starting the slide show ( )Setting play intervalSet the slide show play interval.1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button

072<Voice memo menu> <Ready for recording> <Voice is recording>Playback ( )Voice memoYou can add your voice to a stored still image.

073Playback ( )Searching or Deleting Files 1. Move the Thumbnail lever to the left in the Smart Album window.2. Each time you move the Thumbnail lev

074– If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator)– An image in Lock mode

075Playback ( )Deleting imagesThis deletes images stored on the memory card. By activating the Recycle Bin function (p.84) you can restore deleted pho

076Playback ( )StandardThis function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image.1. Press the Up/Down button and select the

077Playback ( )Print sizeYou can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1

078Playback ( )Copy To CardThis enables you to copy image ¿ les, movie clips and voice recording ¿ les to the memory card.1. Select the [Copy To Card

007Included ContentsCameraUser manual,Product warrantyCamera strap Rechargeable batteryAC adapter /USB cableSoftware CD(see p.91~92)Sold SeparatelySD/

079In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode.The menus marked * are s

080Self PortraitThis feature automatically detects the location of the face and optimises the camera settings to ensure a great self portrait.– [Self

081In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode.The menus marked * are s

082Display ( )Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeYou can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date

083Display ( )Quick viewIf you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the durati

084InitialisationAll camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for Date/Time, Language, and Video wi

085Settings ( )File nameThis function allows the user to select the ¿ le naming format.File name DescriptionResetAfter using the reset function, the n

086Auto power offThis function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage.– Sub menus[Off]:

087Settings ( )– When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV.– There will be a digital nois

088You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movi

008IdentiÀ cation of featuresFront & TopZoom T Lever (Digital zoom)POWER buttonZoom W Lever (Thumbnail)AF sensor/Self-timer lampLensSpeakerMode di

089PictBridge: Picture SelectionYou can select images you want to print.Setting the Number of Copies to Print1. Press the MENU button and the PictB

090PictBridge: ResetInitialises user-changed con¿ gurations.1. Use the Up/Down button to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button

091Software notesSystem requirementsFor Windows For MacintoshUSB support environmentPC with processor better than Pentium III 500MHz(Pentium III 800MH

092About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run.Samsu

0933. Install the Samsung Master in the order shown.Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software

094Setting up the application software4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.5 in the order shown. ÚQuickTime Player 7.5 cannot be installed under Windo

095If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to “computer connection mode

096Starting PC modeDownloading stored imagesYou can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC’s hard disk and print them or use a ph

097Removing the removable diskWindows 2000/XP/Vista(The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.)1. Check whether th

098Samsung MasterYou can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip. Thi