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Samsung ES28 User Manual

Samsung ES28
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User Manual
ES28
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will help you learn to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software.
Please read this manual thoroughly.

Table of Contents

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Samsung ES28 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.2 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Digital zoom3 x
Optical zoom5 x
Combined zoom15 x
Focal length range4.9 - 24.5 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Aperture range (F-F)3.5 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)27 - 135 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentManual
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)1 - 1.5 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.05 - 0.8 m
Manual focusing range (wide)0.8 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)1 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)0.05 - ∞ m
Light meteringSpot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modesAuto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 1.59 m
Flash range (wide)0.2 - 2.68 m
Flash recharging time4 s
Internal memory9.8 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
USB version2.0
Scene modesBacklight, Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingresizing, rotating, trimming
Photo effectsNegative film, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackSingle image
Product colorBlue
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth27.2 mm
Width96.5 mm
Height61.5 mm
Weight116 g

Summary

Instructions

Setting up the application software

Install software to transfer and edit images on PC. (p.89)

Take a picture

Basic operation for capturing an image. (p.20)

Insert the USB cable

Connecting the camera to a PC via USB for data transfer. (p.89)

Check the camera's power

Verifying and turning on the camera's power supply.

Check [Removable Disk]

Accessing the camera storage via Windows Explorer. (p.90)

Getting to know your camera

Danger

Warning

Caution

System chart

Package Contents

List of items included in the camera package.

Sold Separately

List of accessories available for separate purchase.

Identification of features

Front & Top

Identifies external parts of the camera on the front and top.

Identification of features

Back

Identifies external parts of the camera on the back.

Identification of features

Bottom

Identifies external parts of the camera on the bottom.

Self-timer lamp

Explains the Self-timer lamp indicators and their meanings.

Camera Status Lamp

Explains the Camera Status Lamp indicators and their meanings.

Mode icon

Explains the various mode icons used on the camera.

Connecting to a power source

Important information about battery usage.

Key advice for proper battery handling and performance.

Connecting to a power source

Insert the battery as shown

Step-by-step guide on how to insert the camera battery.

Inserting the memory card

Insert the memory card as shown.

Step-by-step guide on how to insert the memory card.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

Instructions on how to use the memory card

When using the camera for the first time

Setting up the Time Zone

Guide to setting the camera's time zone for accurate date/time recording.

Setting up the language

Guide to selecting the camera's display language.

When using the camera for the first time

Setting up the date type

Guide to setting the preferred date format (DD/MM/YYYY, etc.).

Setting up the battery type

Guide to configuring the camera for specific battery types.

LCD monitor indicator

How to use the menu

Starting the recording mode

Selecting modes

How to choose different shooting modes using the MENU button.

How to use the MENU button

Detailed steps for accessing camera menus.

How to use the Smart Auto mode

Guide to using the Smart Auto mode for automatic camera settings.

Starting the recording mode

Starting the recording mode

How to use the Program mode

Guide to using the Program mode for manual control over settings.

How to use the DIS mode

Guide to using Digital Image Stabilization for reducing camera shake.

Starting the recording mode

Using the Photo Help Guide mode

Guide to using Photo Help Guide for learning picture-taking techniques.

Starting the recording mode

How to use the Scene modes

Guide to selecting various scene modes for different shooting situations.

Starting the recording mode

How to use the [Frame Guide] mode

Guide to using Frame Guide mode for assistance with composition.

How to use the Movie mode

Guide to recording video clips with the camera.

Starting the recording mode

Recording the movie clip without sound

How to record movies without capturing audio.

Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

How to pause and resume movie recording.

Things to watch out for when taking pictures

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

POWER button

Function and operation of the camera's power button.

SHUTTER button

Function of the shutter button for taking images and recording videos.

ZOOM button

How to use the zoom buttons for optical and digital zoom.

ZOOM button

Info (DISP) / Up button

Macro () / Down button

Macro () / Down button

Focus lock

Flash () / Left button

Flash () / Left button

Flash() / Left button

Self-timer () / Right button

Self-timer() / Right button

Selecting the self-timer

Guide to selecting different self-timer modes (10 sec, 2 sec, Motion).

MENU button

OK button

Shooting ()

How to enable functions using the MENU button

Step-by-step guide to accessing and enabling shooting functions via the menu.

Photo Size / Movie Size

How to select appropriate photo and movie sizes for your needs.

Shooting ()

Quality / Frame rate

How to select compression ratios and frame rates for images and movies.

Exposure compensation

How to adjust exposure settings to improve image brightness.

Shooting ()

ISO

How to adjust ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

White balance

How to adjust white balance for natural color reproduction.

Shooting ()

Using the Custom White Balance

Guide to setting a custom white balance for specific lighting environments.

Face Detection

How the camera detects human faces for automatic focus and exposure adjustment.

Shooting ()

Self Portrait

How to use the camera for self-portraits with automatic face detection.

Shooting ()

Smile Shot

How the camera automatically captures photos when a smile is detected.

Blink Detection

How the camera captures multiple shots to detect blinking eyes.

Face Tone

How to adjust skin tone in beauty shot mode for brighter skin.

Face Retouch

How to enhance skin appearance for clearer and more beautiful photos.

Shooting ()

Auto Focus type

How to select preferred focus areas based on shooting conditions.

Metering

How to change metering methods for brighter pictures.

Shooting ()

Photo Style Selector

How to add various visual effects to images directly on the camera.

Shooting ()

Image Adjust

Adjusting contrast, sharpness, and saturation of images.

Shooting ()

ACB

Automatically adjusts contrast for scenes with significant exposure differences.

Drive mode

Selecting shooting modes like single, continuous, or AEB.

Shooting ()

Voice Memo

How to add voice-overs to still images.

Voice Recording

How to record audio for extended periods.

Shooting ()

Pausing while recording a voice

How to pause and resume voice recording sessions.

Recording the movie clip without voice

How to record movies without capturing audio.

Sound ()

Volume

Setting the volume for various camera sounds.

Shutter sound

Selecting or disabling the camera's shutter sound.

Start up sound

Setting the sound that plays when the camera is turned on.

Beep sound

Enabling or disabling beep sounds for button presses.

Sound ()

AF sound

Enabling or disabling the sound indicator for autofocus confirmation.

Display ()

Function Description

Controlling the display of function descriptions on the LCD monitor.

Display ()

Start up image

Selecting the image displayed when the camera powers on.

Quick View

Configuring the duration for displaying captured images after shooting.

Display Brightness

Adjusting the brightness level of the LCD monitor.

Display Save

Setting the power-saving feature to turn off the LCD monitor.

Settings ()

Formatting the memory

How to format memory cards, erasing all data.

Initialization

Restoring camera settings to default values.

Language

Selecting the display language for the camera interface.

Settings ()

Time Zone

Setting the time zone for accurate date/time display and recording.

Setting up the Date & Time

Changing the camera's date and time settings.

Setting up the Date Type

Choosing the preferred date format for display and recording.

Settings ()

File name

Setting the format for naming image files.

Imprinting the recording date

Option to embed date and time information onto still images.

Settings ()

Auto power off

Configuring the automatic power-off feature to save battery.

Auto Focus lamp

Enabling or disabling the AF assist lamp for low-light focusing.

Settings ()

Selecting Video out type

Choosing between NTSC or PAL video output formats.

Settings ()

Setting the USB

Manually setting USB connection mode for PC or printer.

Selecting a battery type

Optimizing camera performance based on the selected battery type.

Starting play mode

Manner mode

Disabling sounds and effects for silent operation during playback.

Playing back a still image

How to view individual still images stored on the camera.

Playing back a movie clip

How to play recorded movie clips stored on the camera.

Starting play mode

Movie clip capture function

How to capture still images from recorded movie clips.

Playing back a recorded voice

How to play back recorded voice files.

Playing back a voice memo

How to play back voice memos attached to still images.

LCD monitor Indicator

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

Thumbnail (x) / Enlargement (Q) button

Using buttons for thumbnail view, enlargement, and Smart Album.

Smart Album

How to view, organize, and manage photos in a Smart Album.

Smart Album Filter

How to filter and categorize images within the Smart Album.

Thumbnail (x) / Enlargement (Q) button

Details of Each Category

Information on categorizing images by type, date, color, or week.

Image enlargement

How to enlarge and view images, including trimming functionality.

Info (DISP) / Up button

Play & Pause / OK button

Left / Right / Down / MENU button

Delete () button

Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

Edit ()

Resize

How to change the resolution (size) of pictures taken.

Edit ()

Rotating an image

How to rotate stored images by various degrees.

Photo Style Selector

How to add various visual effects to images.

Edit ()

Custom RGB

Adjusting Red, Green, and Blue values of an image.

Red eye Removal

Removing red-eye effects from captured images.

Image Adjust

Adjusting image parameters like ACB (Auto Contrast Balance).

Edit ()

Brightness control

Adjusting the brightness of an image.

Contrast control

Adjusting the contrast of an image.

Saturation control

Adjusting the saturation of an image.

Noise effect

Adding noise to an image for a classic photographic feel.

Starting the Multi Slide Show ()

Starting the Multi Slide Show ()

Configure Multi Slide show effects

Applying unique screen effects for Multi Slide Shows.

Setting play interval

Setting the time interval between slides in a Multi Slide Show.

Setting Background Music

Adding background music to the Multi Slide Show.

File Options ()

Deleting images

How to delete images from the camera's memory.

Protecting images

How to protect specific shots from accidental erasure.

File Options ()

Voice memo

How to add voice memos to still images.

File Options ()

DPOF

Embedding printing information for DPOF printers or photo labs.

File Options ()

Index

Printing images in index format.

Print size

Specifying print sizes for images compatible with DPOF printers.

File Options ()

Copy to Card

Copying image, movie, and voice files to the memory card.

PictBridge

Setting up the camera for connection to the printer

Steps to connect the camera to a printer.

Easy printing

Printing pictures easily in Playback mode.

PictBridge: Picture Selection

PictBridge: Print Setting

PictBridge: Reset

Important notes

Important notes

Warning indicator

Before contacting a service center

Before contacting a service center

Specifications

Specifications

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

For Windows users

Instructions for Windows users to transfer files to their PC.

Installing programs

Information on installing camera software and hardware requirements.

Programs contained on the CD

List of programs included on the software CD and their purposes.

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)

Using Intelli-studio

Guide to using the Intelli-studio software for editing and managing files.

Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)

For Mac users

Instructions for Mac users to transfer files directly from the camera.

Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)

FAQ

FAQ

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

Correct Disposal of This Product

FCC notice

FCC notice

Declaration of Conformity

Formal declaration of the product's compliance with FCC rules.

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