NV9 - Digital Camera SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NV9 SAMSUNG

NV9 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or go to our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC) AD68-03101A This Quick Start Manual has been specially designed to guide you through the basic functions and features of your device. For more information, refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM. Please read the Quick Start Manual and User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use. English/Français/Türkçe/᜗᧯խ֮/

Bahasa/ Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Provided manuals Quick Start Manual Explains how to assemble and prepare your camera for its first use, capture photos or videos, play multimedia files, and transfer files to a PC. User Manual (CD-ROM) Explains how to shoot with various shooting modes, set shooting options, play multimedia files, and use the settings menu. It also includes how to handle error messages and maintain of your camera. Indication information In this manual, camera buttons are represented by bold type in brackets. For example, [Shutter] represents the Shutter button.

Contents Please follow these procedures before using the camera.

1. Unpack ………………………6

2. Insert the battery and

memory card …………………7

3. Charge the battery and turn on

your camera …………………8

4. Select a language and set the

date and time…………………9 Camera layout ……………… 10 Icons ………………………… 12 Set options …………………… 13 Capture photos or videos …… 14 Play files ……………………… 15 Transfer files to a PC (for Windows) ………………… 16 Specifications ………………… 18 Get answers to common questions You can easily solve most problems by setting shooting options. There are more details about how to set shooting options in the CD version of user manual. The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

• Set the flash option to (Red Eye) or (Red Eye Fix). (See the user manual p. 41) Red Eye Fix in the edit menu.
• If the photo is already taken, select (See the user manual p. 62) Photos have dust spots. Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.
• Turn the flash off or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p. 42) Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. Set the Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) option or press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (See the user manual p. 33) Photos are blurred when shooting at night. As the camera tries to let more light in, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.
• Turn the flash on. (See the user manual p. 41)
• Select Nightscene in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p. 28)
• Set ISO speed options. (See the user manual p. 42)
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. Subjects come out too dark because of backlight. When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.
• Avoid shooting in front of the sun.
• Select Backlight in the 4 mode. (See the user manual p. 28)
• Set the flash option to (Fill In). (See the user manual p. 41)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (See the user manual p. 47)
• Adjust the exposure. (See the user manual p. 47)
• Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the centre of the frame. (See the user manual p. 48) English ©2008 Samsung Techwin Corporation The specifications of the camera or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

p. 1 ‘Health and Safety Information’ Health and Safety Information English Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations while operating the camera and keep this manual handy for future reference. Cautions Situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Warnings Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories. Keep your camera away from small children and pets Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries.
• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage

• Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.
• Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
• Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s compartments, slots, or access points. This type of damage may not be covered by your warranty.

• Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0°C/32°F or above 40°C/104°F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera. Use caution with earphones Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

• Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal in some areas.
• Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to earphones at high volumes can damage your hearing.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. Protect your camera’s lens

2. Insert the battery and memory card

p. 83 ‘About memory cards’ p. 84 ‘About the battery’ English Remove the battery and memory card Camera AC adapter (SAC-47)/ USB cable (SUC-C3) Rechargeable battery Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Strap Memory card Insert memory cards with the gold-coloured contacts facing up. Push the lock up to release the battery. Battery lock A / V cable Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Earphones Software CD-ROM (User manual included) Insert batteries with the Samsung logo facing down. Battery Note The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted. Camera case

p. 84 ‘About the battery’

3. Charge the battery and turn on your camera

Turn on your camera Press [POWER] When you turn on your camera for the first time, select a language and set the date and time. Select a language

• Green: Fully charged

• Press [y] to view stored files.
• Press and hold [y] to mute camera sounds. Press [r] to select Language. Press [t]. Press [w] or [r] to select a language. Press [MENU/OK]. English Charge the battery

4. Select a language and set the date and time

Set the date and time

Press [r] to select Date&Time. Press [t] and then [w]. Press [e] or [t] to select a city. Press [MENU/OK]. Press [t] to select the date field. Press [w] or [r] to change the number. Press [t] to select the next item or field. Press [w] or [r] to change the number or select another date format. Press [MENU/OK].

Camera layout Shutter button Mini dashboard Speaker AF-assist light/ Timer lamp Note

• When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment, condensation can form on the gauges.
• If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service centre.
• The battery gauge and the battery icons on the display may show different capacities. Mode Description

Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings

Program Take a photo by setting options

Dual IS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake

Photo Help Get shooting tips and practice Guide shooting Icon Mode

Beauty Shot Description Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections

Scene Take a photo with options for a preset scene

Multimedia Listen to MP3s, play videos, and view text files

voice, being read by a PC or printer, or out of focus Steady: When connecting to a PC or in focus Zoom button Shows you the remaining capacity of the battery and memory card Microphone

• Enter thumbnail view
• Adjust volume E button, Fn button 4-way navigation buttons MENU/OK button (Left: e, Right: t, Up: w, Down: r) y button, OIS button Multifunction jack Accepts the USB, A/V cable or earphones Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery

English Flash Icons Set options The icons displayed may change according to the selected mode or options you set. You can set options by pressing [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn] and using the navigation buttons ([e], [t], [w], [r]). Icon

C. Icons on the right Icon Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted : Fully charged : Charging needed Voice memo Auto focus frame Camera shake Current date and time

• To move up or down, press [w] or [r]. Selected shooting mode Zoom ratio Press [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn]. English B. Icons on the left

Press [Fn]. Press [w] or [r] and then [e] or [t] to set the white balance. Press [MENU/OK] to confirm the highlighted option or menu. WHITE BALANCE Daylight Going back to the previous menu Press [E], [Fn], or [MENU/OK] again to go back to the previous menu.

Select 2. Align your subject in the frame.

Press [e] or [t] to scroll through files. Press [Shutter]. Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus automatically. Play a video Stop Pause

• Press [r] to pause or resume.

Press [Shutter] again to stop the recording.

Press [e] or [t] to select a mode.

Select Open to select a file to play. Press [y]. Press [e] or [t] to scroll through files.

• Press and hold to view files quickly. Press [r]. Use the following buttons to control playback:

• Press [e] or [t] to skip forward or backward.
• Press [r] to pause or resume playback.
• Press [Zoom] up or down to adjust volume.

• Select Resume to open the last file played (in the MP3 mode) or resume the last video or text file.

• Press and hold to view files quickly. Align your subject in the frame.

• If the camera is off, it will turn on. English Take a photo p. 54 ‘Playback/Editing’ p. 68 ‘Multimedia’ Play files Press [MENU/OK]. Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the photo.

p. 20 ‘Tansferring files (for Windows)’ Transfer files to a PC (for Windows) Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions.

Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.

Note Click User Manual to read the user manual. The CD contains the following programs Program Samsung Converter Description Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera Samsung Master Edit photos and videos Adobe Reader View the user manual Caution You should plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (▲) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Turn on the camera. Select Computer and press [MENU/OK]. On your PC, select My Computer > Removable Disk > DCIM > 100SSCAM. Transferring multimedia files to the camera

Select the files you want and drag or save them to the PC. English

Create new folders named ‘MP3’, ‘PMP’, and ‘TEXT’ in My Computer > Removable Disk. Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.

• TEXT: TXT files *Convert with Samsung Converter To disconnect safely (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar. Click Click

Image size TTL auto focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Face Detection AF) Shutter speed Media For 1GB SD 2.7″ (Approx. 6.86 cm) colour TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels) Normal Range Still image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Video: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV F3.7 (W) - F4.9 (T) Wide (W) Focusing Storage File format Internal memory : Approx. 10 MB flash memory External memory (Optional) : SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed), SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed), MMC Plus (up to 2 GB guaranteed) Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications. (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Super fine Fine Normal 3648x2736

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Digital output Connector : USB 2.0 (20 pin) Interface Power source Audio output Mono Video output AV: NTSC, PAL (selectable) DC power input connector 20 pin Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery SLB-10A (1050 mAh) battery AC adapter Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment-friendly products. The Eco mark represents Samsung Techwin’s will to create environment-friendly products, and indicates that the product satisfies the EU RoHS Directive. Power adapter (SAC-47), USB cable (SUC-C3) The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (WxHxD) 95 X 59.9 X 18.8 mm (without projection part) Weight

139.4 g (without battery and memory card)

Operating temperature