Samsung SAMSUNG ES25 User Manual

User ManualES25/ES27Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit pho

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

010BottomIdentification of features5 Function buttonInformation / Up buttonMacro / Down buttonSelf-timer / Right buttonFlash / Left buttonOK / Play &

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 SNB-2512 rechargeable battery SpecificationModel SNB-2512Type Ni-MHCapacity 2500mAhVoltage 1.2V x 2Charging timeAppro

013Connecting to a power source There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.Battery indicatorBattery statusTh

014Instructions on how to use the memory card If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - W

015Instructions on how to use the memory cardThe camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards.  The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that preve

016 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

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

018How 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 button to navigate t

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

019Starting the recording modeHow to use the Smart Auto mode( )Selecting modesYou can select the shooting modes by using the MENU button on the back

020Starting the recording mode If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the default settings will be used. Even if there is a face de

021Starting the recording modeDigital Image Stabilization (DIS) mode.This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well exposed

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. [Beauty Shot] ( ) : Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. [Frame Gui

024Starting the recording modeHow to use the Movie mode ( )A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory ca

025Starting the recording mode Using Successive Recording Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for Movie mode.3. Press the shutter button and movie c

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

027Using 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

028ZOOM 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

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

029Macro ( ) / Down buttonWhile the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the

030Mode Program ( )Focus Type Macro ( ) NormalFocus rangeW : 5 ~ 80T : 70 ~ 100W : 80 ~ InfinityT : 80 ~ InfinityMode DIS Mode ( ) Focus Type Auto

031Focus lockTo focus on a subject not positioned in the center of the picture, use the focus lock function.3. Recompose the picture and fully depres

032 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

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

034 Selecting the self-timer1. Select a Recording mode with the exception of Voice recording mode.(p.19)2. Press the Self-timer / Right ( ) butto

035MENU 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

036Shooting ( ) 3. Select a desired menu by pressing the Up / Down button and then press the OK button. 1. Press the MENU button in an available mod

037Shooting ( ) This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is t

038White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural.Mode Icon DescriptionAuto WBThe camera automatically

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

039Shooting ( ) NormalThis mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for

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

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

042Shooting ( )Auto Focus typeYou can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Center AF] () : The rectangular area

043Shooting ( ) Custom RGB : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/R

044Shooting ( ) Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD mo

045Shooting ( )ACBThis function is to adjust the contrast automatically when taking photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backl

046Voice 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

047  Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record your favorite voice clips into a voice recording file without having to creat

048 The items indicated by * are default settings.Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice.You can select a volume of start up sound, shut

004023 How to use the Scene modes024 How to use the Movie mode 025 Recording the movie clip without sound025 Pausing while recording a movie clip

049If 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 oper

050Display ( ) 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

051Formatting the memorySettings ( )All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for Date & T

052Settings ( )This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Reset] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be

053Settings ( )Imprinting the recording dateÄ The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image.Ä The imprint function

054The Video 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

055Settings ( )Setting the USBIf the camera fails to automatically connect with a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer]

056Starting 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 t

057Playing 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

058LCD monitor IndicatorThe LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image.No. Description Icon Page1 Playback modeÎp.562 Voice M

005ContentsSETUP042 Auto Focus type042 Metering043 Photo Style Selector 044 Image Adjust045 ACB045 Drive mode046 Voice Memo046 Voice Recording047 R

059Smart AlbumYou can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement

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

061Play & Pause / OK buttonIn Play mode, the play & pause / OK button works as follows: - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the

062Delete ( Õ ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left / Right button and p

063Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuSecondary MenuPageMulti Slide Show( )EffectOff Calm -p.70Sweet R

064Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page❹ImagesOne Photo -p.77All Photos -SizeAuto -p.77PostCard -Card -4X6 - L-2L -Letter -A4 -A3 -LayoutAu

065Edit ( )Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode b

066Edit ( )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

067Edit ( )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 [Imag

068 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

006Contents065 Edit 065 Resize066 Rotating an image066 Photo Style Selector 067 Image Adjust069 Starting the Multi Slide Show069 Start the Multi S

069You can select image to view1. Use the Up / Down button to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.2. Select a desired sub menu by pre

070Starting the Multi Slide Show ( )Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show.1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the Up / D

071File Options ( )Deleting images1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Delete] menu tab. And then press the Right button.2. Select a desired

072File Options ( )You can add your voice to a stored still image. Voice memo - Press the shutter button, the voice will record for 10 seconds. - T

073File Options ( ) Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image.1. Press the Up / Down button and s

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

075This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card.Copy to Card1. Select the [Copy to Card] menu tab by

076PictBridgeYou can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images dir

077PictBridge : Picture SelectionYou can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print1. Press the MENU button and the PictB

078PictBridge : ResetInitializes user-changed configurations.1. Use the Up / Down button to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right butt

007Package ContentsCameraAA Alkaline BatteriesUSB cable Camera strapSoftware CD(User manual included)Quick Start ManualSold SeparatelySD/SDHC memory

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

080Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display.[Card Error]Memory card error  Turn off the camera power and turn

081Before contacting a service centerThe camera doesn’t switch onThere is low battery capacity  Insert fresh battery (p.13)Battery is inserted inco

082Before contacting a service centerThe flash does not fireFlash off mode has been selected  Disengage flash off modeThe camera mode can't us

083SpecificationsImage Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixels : Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixels - Total Pixels : Approx. 12.3 Mega-pixelsLe

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

085Power Source - Primary Battery : 2xAA Alkaline - Rechargeable battery : SNB-2512B KIT(Optional) (2xAA Ni-MH Battery & Charger)Ä Included b

086Item RequirementsCPUIntel® Pentium®4 3.0 GHz or higherAMD Athlon™ FX 2.2 GHz or higherRAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)OS Windows XP/Vi

087Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)1. Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive.2. When the setup screen is displayed,

0882. Turn on the camera. - The computer recognizes the camera automatically.3. On your PC, select [My Computer  Removable Disk  DCIM  100PHOTO].4

008Identification of featuresFront & TopFlashLens/ Lens coverAF sensor / Self-timer lamp Shutter buttonPOWER buttonMicrophoneSpeaker

089 You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. You cannot copy files in your computer to

090Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Icon Description1 Open menus2 Display files in the selected folder3 Change to the Photo edit mode4

0912. Turn on the camera.- The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a removable disk icon will be displayed.3. Double click the removable

092FAQPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Pa

093FAQ 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

094Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union an