Summary of the content on the page No. 1
This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
Settings
MV900F
Appendixes
Index
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Do not disassemble or attempt to repa
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Health and safety information Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. Avoid interference with pacemakers. The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all cause a fire. pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the c
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an disconnect the power to the AC charger. extended period of time. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and caus
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. install batteries and memory cards. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. Avoid interference with other electronic dev
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Outline of the User Manual Copyright information Basic functions 13 • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. functions for shooting. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition Extended functions 37 Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by trademarks of HDMI Lic
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Subject, background, and composition Icons used in this manual • Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, Icon Function animal, or still life • Background: The objects around the subject Additional information • Composition: The combination of a subject and background Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the [] shutter button. Background () Page number of related information Composition The order of options or menus you must select to
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. appear red. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 65) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 102) Photos have dust If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Quick reference Capturing photos of people Adjusting the exposure Applying effects to videos (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) • Self Shot mode 17 • Movie Filter mode 52 67 • Gesture Shot mode 46 • EV (to adjust exposure) 76 • Beauty Palette mode 47 Reducing camera shake • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright • Beauty Shot mode 49 backgrounds) 77 • Picture in Picture mode 53 • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 34 • Metering 77 • Red-ey
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 13 Extended functions .......................................................... 37 Using shooting modes ................................................ 38 Unpacking ................................................................... 14 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 38 Camera layout ............................................................. 15 Using the Program
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Contents Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 76 Shooting options .............................................................. 61 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 76 Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 62 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 77 Selecting a resolution .................................................. 62 Changing the metering option ....................
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Contents Playback/Editing ............................................................... 86 Wireless network ............................................................ 114 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 87 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ........................................................ 115 Starting Playback mode .............................................. 87 Connecting to a WLAN ............................................. 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Contents Settings ........................................................................... 137 Settings menu ........................................................... 138 Accessing the settings menu .................................... 138 Sound ..................................................................... 139 Display .................................................................... 139 Connectivity ............................................................. 140 General
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 14 Using the Home screen …………………… 26 Accessing the Home screen ……………… 26 Camera layout ……………………………… 15 Icons on the Home screen ……………… 26 Using the screen ………………………… 17 Browsing the Home screen ……………… 28 Using the Smart Link button ……………… 18 Rearranging icons ………………………… 29 Inserting the battery and memory card … 19 Setting Wallpaper ………………………… 29 Charging the battery and
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case A/V cable Rechargeable battery Strap HDMI cable Memory card/ Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your Quick Start Guide product. • The items included in the box may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any prob
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Microphone Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Lens Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. Speaker HDMI port Tripod mount Accepts HDMI cable USB and A/V port Battery chamber cover Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 15
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Camera layout Smart Link Button Start a preset Wi-Fi function. Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo, the image is out of focus, there is a problem charging the battery, or when the camera is saving a photo or video, or the memory is being read by a computer • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the batte
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Camera layout Touch the frame area on the screen. Using the screen 3 • After 3 seconds from being focused, the camera automatically You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself on the screen release the shutter. by flipping the screen up and using the shutter button on the back of the camera. The screen can flip 180 degrees upward. 180˚ Shutter button Using the Self Shot mode In Smart Auto mode and Program mode, flip the screen upward • Fold the screen when not in use. • Please do no
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Camera layout Using the Smart Link button You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [Smart Link]. • Press [Smart Link] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated. The camera will activate the designated function. Press [Smart Link] again to return to the previous mode. Setting a Smart Link button option You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press [Smart Link]. On the Home screen, touch . 1 Touch General Smart Link (Wi-Fi Button). 2 Select an option. (p.
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Battery lock Memory card Slide the lock up to release the battery. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Rechargeable battery Rechargeable battery Basic functio
