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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
DV50/DV90/DV100/DV101
Settings
Appendixes
Index
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Keep your camera away from small children and pets. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others 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 Do not disassemble or attem
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Health and safety information Do not use batteries for unintended purposes. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your This may cause a fire or electric shock. camera or other equipment Do not touch the flash while it fires. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. for an extended period of time. When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause disc
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Health and safety information Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the Check that the camera is operating properly before use. camera. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper This may cause your camera to malfunction. use. Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to and install batteries and memory cards. insert the correct USB
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Organization of the user manual Basic functions 12 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks functions for shooting. of the Microsoft Corporation. • micro SD™, micro SDHC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Extended functions 31 Association. Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. how to record a video. • Trademarks and trade
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Icon Function Shooting mode Indication Additional information Smart Auto Safety warnings and precautions Program Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the [ ] Scene shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information Movie The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step. For example: Select Shooting → → Photo Size represents select Shooting, and then select Shooting mode icons Photo Size. These icons ind
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) • Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down. The amount of light that enters your camera determines the • Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down. exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Subject, background,
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Basic troubleshooting You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 49) • If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 79) Photos have dust Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in
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Quick reference Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • Viewing files by category in Smart Album 70 • ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 50 • mode > Beauty Shot 35 • Viewing files as thumbnails • EV (to adjust exposure) 58 71 • Self Shot 42 • Deleting all files on the • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright • Children 43 backgrounds) 59 memory card 72 • Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) •
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Contents Extended functions ........................................................ 31 Basic functions ............................................................... 12 Unpacking ................................................................... 13 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 32 Using the Scene mode ................................................ 34 Camera layout ............................................................. 14 Using the Magic Fram
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Contents Using face detection ................................................... 54 Shooting options ............................................................ 45 Detecting faces .......................................................... 54 Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 46 Taking a smile shot ..................................................... 55 Selecting a resolution .................................................. 46 Detecting eye blinking .
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Contents Playback/Editing ............................................................. 67 Settings ........................................................................... 90 Playing back ................................................................ 68 Camera settings menu ................................................ 91 Starting Playback mode .............................................. 68 Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 91 Viewing photos
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 13 Setting the display and sound …………… 23 Changing the display type ………………… 23 Camera layout ……………………………… 14 Setting the sound ………………………… 23 Inserting the battery and memory card … 16 Taking photos ……………………………… 24 Charging the battery and turning your Turning on the front display ……………… 25 camera on …………………………………… 17 Zooming ………………………………… 26 Charging the battery ……………………
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera case Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. A/V cable Battery charger • Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera. We are not responsible for any damages caused by using items fro
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Microphone Speaker Flash Front LCD button AF-assist light/timer lamp Front display Lens USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 14
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Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust volume Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or when the image is out of focus Attaching the strap • Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus Main display Refer to the table at the bottom Button Description Button
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Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with Battery lock the gold-colored contacts facing up. Push the lock up to release the battery. Memory card Rechargeable battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. You can use the internal memo
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Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera battery. When connecting the USB cable to the camera, insert the smaller connector into the camera and the other connector for the first time. (p. 18) into the power adapter. Status lamp • Red light on: Charging Turning on your c
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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Press [ ]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a time zone and press [ ]. 1 5 • To set the daylight-saving time, press [ ]. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ]. 2 • The screen may differ depending on the language selected. Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press 6 [ ] or [ ].
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Performing the initial setup Press [ ] or [ ] to set the date and time and press [ ]. 8 Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date Type and press 9 [ ] or [ ]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a date format and press [ ]. 10 Press [ ] to switch to the Shooting mode. 11 Basic functions 19
