Samsung PL50 User Manual

User ManualPL50Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos w

009BackIdentification of featuresCamera status lampLCD monitorPlay mode buttonFn / Delete button5 function buttonMENU buttonUSB / AV / DC terminalZoom

099FAQPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Pa

100FAQ 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 wind

101Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union an

010BottomIdentification of features5 Function buttonBattery holderBattery chamber coverMemory card slotBattery chamberTripod socketInformation / Up bu

011Self-timer lampIcon Status DescriptionBlinking- For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.- For the final 2 seconds, the lamp bl

012Connecting to a Power Source SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpecificationModel SLB-10AType Lithium lonCapacity 1050mAhVoltage 3.7VCharging timeApprox

013Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about USB cable usage. Use a USB cable with the correct specification. If the camera is connec

014Connecting to a Power Source There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.Battery indicatorBattery statusTh

015Instructions on how to use the memory card If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the re-corded data may become corrupted : -

016Instructions 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 wri

017 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

018 The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.LCD monitor indicatorNo. Description Icons Page1 Recording mod

001Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.  If you require After Sales

019How 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

020Starting 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,

021Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture val

022Starting the recording modeUsing the Photo Help guide mode ( ) Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for

023 The scene modes are listed below. [Frame Guide] ( ) : Use this mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you c

024Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] modeSet [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the

025Starting 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 memo

026Starting the recording modeThe camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful i

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

028Using the camera buttons to set the cameraZOOM buttonThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.Used for turning the cam

002WarningWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not use the flash in

029ZOOM 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

030Macro ( ) / Down buttonWhile the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the

031Mode Auto ( )Focus Type Auto macro ( ) NormalFocus rangeW : 5~ Infinity T : 50 ~ InfinityW : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ InfinityMode Program ( )Focu

032Focus lockTo focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.3. Recompose the picture and fully depres

033 If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flas

034 Available flash mode, by recording mode ( o : Selectable)Flash ( ) / Left buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Ri

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

036MENU 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 ret

037Functions ( ) Exposure compensationThis camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also sel

038Functions ( ) White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural.Mode Icon DescriptionAuto WBThe cam

003CautionCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.  Leaking, overheating,

039ISO [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. [ISO 80, 100, 2

040Functions ( )  This function can detect up to 10 persons.  When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the neare

041Functions ( ) Face ToneThis menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter

042Functions ( )  The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.Image S

043Functions ( ) MeteringIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] (

044Functions ( ) Drive modeYou can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).[Single] ( ) : Take one picture only.[Continuous] ()

045Functions ( )  Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - L

046Functions ( )  Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD

047Voice 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

048  Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording file without having to crea

004SETUPContents025 How to use the Movie clip mode025 Recording the movie clip without sound025 Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive R

049In 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 *

050If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shut-ter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera oper

051Display ( ) 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

052Formatting a memorySettings ( ” )All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE / TIME, L

053Settings ( ” )This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Reset] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be

054Settings ( ” )There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off]* : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the im

055The 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

056You 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 wil

057Starting play mode 2. The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Select an image that you want to view by pressing

058Playing 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 voi

005PLAYContents053 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type053 Time Zone053 File name054 Imprinting the recording date054 Auto power off055 Selectin

059LCD monitor IndicatorThe LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image.No. Description Icon Page1 Playback modeÎp.572 Voice M

060Smart AlbumYou can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement

061 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to en-large and press the e

062Play & Pause / OK buttonIn Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the O

063Delete ( Õ ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left / Right button

064Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuSecondary MenuPageMulti Slide Show(  )EffectOff Calm -p.71Sweet

065Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page❹ImagesOne Photo -p.78All Photos -SizeAuto -p.78PostCard -Card -4X6 - L-2L -Letter -A4 -A3 -LayoutAu

066Edit ( )oooo - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, but not vice versa. - Only JPEG images can be resized. Movie clip

067Edit ( )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 bu

068Edit ( )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

006SOFTWAREContents087 Software Notes087 System Requirements088 About the software089 Setting up the application software091 Starting PC mode094 R

069 Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a

070Starting the Multi Slide Show (  )Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the c

071Starting the Multi Slide Show (  )You can select image to view 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right butto

072Set 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

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

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

075 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. A

076This 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

077PictBridgeYou can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images dir

078PictBridge : Picture SelectionYou can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the Pi

007System chartPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy

079PictBridge : ResetInitialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right

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

081Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display.[Card Error]Memory card error  Turn off the camera power and turn

082Before contacting a service centreThe camera doesn’t switch onThere is low battery capacity  Insert fresh batteries. (p.14)Battery is inserted

083Before contacting a service centreThe flash does not fireFlash off mode has been selected  Dis-engage flash off modeThe camera mode can't u

084SpecificationsImage Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixelLens

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

086Power Source - Rechargeable battery : SLB-10A, 3.7V (1050mAh) - Charger: SAC-47, SUC-C7Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

087Software Notes System RequirementsPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.- Under no circumstances should all or p

088About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Sams

008Identification of featuresFront & TopAF sensor / Self-timer lamp Lens/ Lens coverFlashShutter buttonSpeakerMicrophonePower button

089Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored image

0904. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ä If your OS is Windows XP/

091Setting up the application software Starting PC mode PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera.

092Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to page 94 (Removing the removable disk). Downloading stor

093Starting PC mode 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. 5. Clic

094Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safe

095Samsung Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded im-ages and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and

096Samsung Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images.- Image viewer functions are listed below. Ì Menu bar : You can select menus. File,

097Samsung Master- Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Ì Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other m

098Using 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