Samsung DV50 User manual

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This user manual includes detailed usage

instructions for your camera. Please read

this manual thoroughly.

DV50/DV90/DV100/DV101

Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Settings

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or

others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive

gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store

these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

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.

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.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high

temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can

cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or

clothes.

The camera may over-heat, which may distort the camera or

cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the

charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in electric shock.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately

disconnect all power sources such, as the battery or

charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

Health and safety information

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your

camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it

for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause

serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion

replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

This may cause a fire or personal injuries.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables

and accessories.

•Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can

cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause

injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by

unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you

disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose

outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the

+/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the

camera.

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters

and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or

improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage

ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera

case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause

a fire.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or

damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper

use.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to

insert the correct USB cable connector into the camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The

manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Health and safety information

•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks

of the Microsoft Corporation.

•micro SD™, micro SDHC™ are registered trademarks of the SD

Association.

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of

their respective owners.

•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be

changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual

without prior permission.

•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and

regulations concerning its use.

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions 12

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic

functions for shooting.

Extended functions 31

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and

how to record a video.

Shooting options 45

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 67

Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit

photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your

camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.

Settings 90

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 96

Refer to error messages, specifications, and

maintenance tips.

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Program

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the

corresponding modes. The mode may not support functions

for all scenes.

e.g.)

Available in Program

and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the

shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

→

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

Photo Size.

*Annotation

Pressing the shutter

•Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down.

•Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down.

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

•Subject: The main object of a scene, such as a person,

animal, or still life.

•Background: The objects around the subject.

•Composition: The combination of a subject and background.

Background

Subject

Composition

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the

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.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Expressions used in this manual

Basic troubleshooting

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

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. (p. 49)

• If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 79)

Photos have dust

spots.

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

• Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera

incorrectly. Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)

Photos are blurred

when shooting at

night.

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.

This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

• Select Night in the mode. (p. 36)

• Turn on the flash. (p. 49)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out

too dark because of

backlighting.

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 with the sun behind your subject.

• Select Backlight in the mode. (p. 34)

• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 49)

• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 59)

• Adjust the exposure. (p. 58)

• Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 59)

Quick reference

Taking photos of people

• mode > Beauty Shot



• Self Shot



• Children



• Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)



• Face Detection



Taking photos at night or in the dark

• mode > Night



• mode > Sunset, Dawn



• Flash options



• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



Taking action photos

• Continuous, Motion Capture



Taking photos of text, insects, or

flowers

• mode > Text



• Macro



Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



• EV (to adjust exposure)



• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright

backgrounds)



• Metering



• AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with

different exposures)



Applying a different effect

• mode > Magic Frame



• Smart filter effects



• Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or

contrast)



Reducing camera shake

• Digital Imaging Stabilization (DIS)



• Viewing files by category in

Smart Album



• Viewing files as thumbnails



• Deleting all files on the

memory card



• Viewing files as a slide

show



• Viewing files on a TV



• Connecting your camera to a

computer



• Adjusting sound and volume



• Adjusting the brightness of

the display



• Changing the display

language



• Setting the date and time



• Formatting the memory

card



• Troubleshooting



106

Contents

Extended functions

........................................................ 31

Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 32

Using the Scene mode ................................................ 34

Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 34

Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 35

Using the Night mode ................................................. 36

Using the Program mode ............................................ 38

Using the Movie mode .............................................. 39

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 40

Capturing photos with the front display ...................... 42

Using the Self-portrait mode ........................................ 42

Using the Children mode ............................................ 43

Using the Jump Shot Timer ......................................... 43

Recording a video with the front display ........................ 44

Basic functions

............................................................... 12

Unpacking ................................................................... 13

Camera layout ............................................................. 14

Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 16

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 17

Charging the battery ................................................... 17

Turning on your camera .............................................. 17

Performing the initial setup ......................................... 18

Learning icons ............................................................. 20

Selecting options or menus ........................................ 21

Setting the display and sound .................................... 23

Changing the display type ........................................... 23

Setting the sound ....................................................... 23

Taking photos .............................................................. 24

Turning on the front display .......................................... 25

Zooming .................................................................... 26

Reducing camera shake (DIS) ..................................... 28

Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 29

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