Samsung SAMSUNG ES55 User Manual

9Identifi cation of featuresBack5 function buttonPlay mode buttonMENU buttonLCD monitorCamera status lampFn / Delete buttonStrap eyeletZoom Tele(T) but

10BottomIdentifi cation of features5 Function buttonÄTo open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.Information / Up buttonFl

11Self-timer lampIcon Status DescriptionBlinking- For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.- For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp b

12Connecting to a Power Source SLB-10A rechargeable battery Specifi cationModel SLB-10AType Lithium lonCapacity 1050mAhVoltage 3.7VCharging timeApprox

13Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about USB cable usage.Use a USB cable with the correct specifi cation.If the camera is connected

14Connecting to a Power SourceThere are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.BatteryindicatorBatterystatusThe bat

15Instructions on how to use the memory cardIf the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When

16Instructions 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

17Setting up the date, time and date type1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.2. Select the d

18The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.LCD monitor indicatorNo. Description Icons Page1 Recording modep.2

1Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. If you require After Sales servic

19How to use the menu1.Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate thr

20Starting the recording modeHow to use the Auto mode ( ) If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way, it

21Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aperture val

22Starting the recording modeUsing the Photo Help guide mode ( ) Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for p

23Starting the recording modeUse the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by pres

24Starting the recording modeHow to use the Movie clip mode ( )A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memor

25The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is s

26Using the camera buttons to set the cameraZOOM buttonThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.Used for turning the came

27ZOOM button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further

28Macro( ) / Down buttonWhile 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

2WarningWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not use the fl ash in c

29Mode Auto ( )Focus Type Auto macro ( ) NormalFocus rangeW : 10 ~ Infi nity T : 50 ~ Infi nityW : 80 ~ Infi nity T : 80 ~ Infi nityMode Program (

30Focus lockTo focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.3. Recompose the picture and fully depress

31If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of fl

32 Available fl ash mode, by recording mode ( o : Selectable)Flash( ) / Left buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Righ

33 Selecting the self-timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode. (p.20) 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( ) but

34MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will retur

35Functions ( ) Exposure compensationThis camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions.You can also select

36Functions ( ) White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural.Mode Icon DescriptionAuto WBThe came

37ISO [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.[ISO 80, 100, 200, 40

38Functions ( )  This function can detect up to 10 persons. When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest

3CautionCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.  Leaking, overheating, o

39Functions ( ) Face ToneThis menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter

40Functions ( ) This fi le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the

41Functions ( ) Drive modeHigh resolution and picture quality increases fi le saving time, which increases stand-by time.If the [Continuous], [Moti

42Functions ( )  Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Le

43Functions ( ) SharpnessYou can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monito

44Voice MemoYou can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.)-If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setti

45 Pausing while recording a voiceUsing this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording fi le without having to create

46In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode.The items indicated by * a

47If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operat

48Display ( )If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in

4Contents039 Face Retouch039 Image Size040 Quality / Frame rate040 Metering041 Drive mode041 Auto Focus type042 Photo Style Selector043

49This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to d

50Settings(” )This function allows the user to select the fi le naming format.[Reset] : After using the reset function, the next fi le name will be set

51Settings(” )There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image

52The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to wh

53You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. - Sub menus [Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions. [On]* : The AF lamp will

54Starting play mode 3. Select an image that you want to view by pressing the Left/ Right button.ÄPress and hold the Left or Right button to play bac

55Playing back a voice memo1. Select a still image that has the voice memo.2. Press the OK button to play back the voice memo. - To pause the voice

56You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button

57Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) button  The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Trimming : You can extract part of the i

58Play & Pause / OK buttonIn Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK

5048 Display Bright048 Quick view048 Display SAVE049 Settings049 Formatting a memory049 Initialisation050 Setting up the Date / Time / Date

59Delete(Õ ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left / Right button and

60Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuSecondaryMenuPageMulti Slide Show( )EffectOff Calm -p.66Sweet Rur

61Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page❹ImagesOne Photo -p.73All Photos -SizeAuto -p.73PostCard -Card -4X6 - L-2L -Letter -A4 -A3 -LayoutAut

62Edit ( ) - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, but not vice versa. - Only JPEG images can be resized. Movie clip (AVI),

63Edit ( )You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down but

64Edit ( )Image Adjust 1. Press the play back button and press the MENU button. 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select [Image Ad

65Starting the Multi Slide Show ( )Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the came

66Starting the Multi Slide Show ( )You can select image to view1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 2

67Set the Multi Slide Show music. 1. Select the [Music] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down b

68Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete

6Contents074 PictBridge : Reset074 Important notes076 Warning indicator077 Before contacting a service centre079 Specifi cations082 Software Notes082

69DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and

70 Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. An

71This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card.Copy To Card 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab b

72PictBridgeYou can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images direc

73PictBridge : Picture SelectionYou can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the Pict

74PictBridge : ResetInitialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right bu

75Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on t

76Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display.[Card Error]Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it

77Before contacting a service centreThe camera doesn’t switch onThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries. (p.14)Battery is inserted in

78Before contacting a service centreThe flash does not fireFlash off mode has been selected Dis-engage flash off modeThe camera mode can't use

7System chartPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy th

79SpecificationsImage Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixelLens

80 - Movie Clip·With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : max 2 hours) ·Size : 640x480, 320x240 · Frame rate : 30 f

81SpecificationsPower Source - Rechargeable battery : SLB-10A, 3.7V (1050mAh)ÄIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region.Dimensions (WxHxD)

82Software NotesSystem RequirementsPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.- Under no circumstances should all or part

83About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run.Samsung

84Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first.After this has been done, the stored images

854. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. ÄIf your OS is Windows XP/ Vista,

86Setting up the application softwareStarting PC modePDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Sear

87Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PCDisconnecting the camera and PCRefer to page 89 (Removing the removable disk).Downloading stored im

88Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open.Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. 5. Click

8Identifi cation of featuresFront & TopShutter buttonLens/ Lens coverFlashPower buttonMicrophoneSelf-timer lamp / AF sensorSpeaker

89Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safel

90Samsung Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and im

91Samsung Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images.- Image viewer functions are listed below.ÌMenu bar : You can select menus. File, Edi

92Samsung Master- Movie clip edit functions are listed below.ÌEdit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media

93Using the USB Driver for MACSetting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the c

94FAQPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel

95FAQ When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installed Install the DirectX 9.0c or later 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) Run the windo

96Correct Disposal of This ProductSamsung Eco-markIt is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly