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Samsung L201 User Manual

Samsung L201
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Samsung L201 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.2 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Optical zoom3 x
Focal length range6.3 - 18.9 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/1500 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)35 - 105 mm
FocusTTL
Normal focusing range0.8 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modescentre weighted auto focus, multi point auto focus, selective auto focus
Macro focusing range (tele)0.5 - 0.8 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.1 - 0.8 m
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)0.5 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)0.1 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modesauto, fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 2.5 m
Flash range (wide)0.4 - 3 m
Flash recharging time4 s
Internal memory16 MB
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Maximum memory card size8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.7 \
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery typeSLB-0837(B)
Battery capacity800 mAh
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85 %
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Photo effectsblack&white, Negative film, Sepia
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, manual
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth19 mm
Width90 mm
Height58 mm
Weight110 g

Summary

Instructions and Camera Overview

Setting Up Application Software

Guide to installing camera software for PC connectivity and image editing.

Taking a Picture

Instructions on how to capture an image with the camera.

Connecting via USB Cable

Steps for connecting the camera to a PC via USB cable.

Checking Camera Power

Procedure to check and turn on the camera's power.

Accessing Removable Disk

How to find the camera as a removable disk in Windows Explorer.

Safety Precautions

Danger Warnings

Critical safety warnings indicating potential severe injury or death.

General Warnings

Safety instructions indicating potential injury or serious damage.

Cautionary Notes

Handling Cautions

Precautions indicating potential minor or moderate injury or damage.

System Chart Overview

Included Camera Items

List and images of accessories provided with the camera.

Optional Camera Items

List and images of accessories available for separate purchase.

Camera Identification: Front and Top

Camera Identification: Back View

Camera Identification: Bottom View

Camera Button: 5 Function Button

Camera Indicators: Lamps and Modes

Self-Timer and Status Lamps

Icons and descriptions for self-timer lamps, status lamps, and mode icons.

Mode Icons Reference

Visual representation of camera modes and their corresponding icons.

Connecting to Power Source

Battery Specifications

Technical specifications for the rechargeable battery.

Battery Life Estimates

Estimated battery life based on image capture and movie recording.

Power Source Usage

Battery Usage Information

Key points regarding proper battery use and handling.

AC Adapter Charging LED

Explanation of the LED indicators during battery charging.

Power Source Installation

Battery Insertion Guide

Visual guide for correctly inserting the camera battery.

Memory Card Insertion Guide

Visual guide for correctly inserting the memory card.

Battery Status Indicators

Description of battery status indicators on the LCD monitor.

Memory Card Usage Instructions

Memory Card Specifics

Write Protect Switch Function

How to use the write protect switch to secure image files.

Memory Card Usage Notes

Important notes on memory card use, including movie recording limitations.

LCD Monitor Indicators Explained

Indicator Icons and Descriptions

Detailed list of LCD monitor indicators, their icons, and meanings.

Starting Recording: Auto and Program Modes

Starting Recording: Manual and DIS Modes

Recording Mode: Photo Help Guide

Recording Mode: Portrait and Scene

Recording Mode: Movie Clips

Recording Movie Clips Silently

Steps to record movie clips without audio.

Pausing Movie Recording

How to pause and resume movie recording.

Picture Taking Tips

Camera Buttons: Recording Functions

Power Button Operation

Function and operation of the camera's power button.

Shutter Button Usage

How to use the shutter button for capturing images and recording.

Zoom W/T Button Functions

Using the Zoom W/T button for optical and digital zoom.

Zoom W/T Button Details

Wide Angle Zoom

How to use the Zoom W button for wide-angle shots.

Digital Wide Angle Zoom

How to use digital zoom for wide-angle shots.

Face Detection Button Functions

Face Detection Operation

How Face Detection works and its selectable modes.

Self Portrait Mode

Using Face Detection for taking self-portraits.

Face Detection Button: Info Access

Function Description/Info Access

How to access function descriptions and information via the LCD.

Macro Button: Focus and Range

Focus Modes and Ranges

Focusing modes and their corresponding distance ranges.

Macro Button: Focus Lock Function

Flash Button: Mode Selection

Selecting Flash Modes

Steps to select desired flash modes and indicators.

Flash Range Chart

Table showing flash range for different modes and ISO settings.

Flash Button: Mode Indicators

Flash Mode Icons

Icons and descriptions for various flash modes.

Flash Mode Availability

Table showing flash mode availability across different recording modes.

Self-Timer Button: Selection

Selecting Self-Timer Modes

Steps to choose self-timer modes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion).

Self-Timer Mode Indicators

Icons and descriptions for different self-timer modes.

Self-Timer Button: Motion Timer

Menu and OK Button Navigation

E (Effect) Button: Color Effects

Applying Color Effects

Applying color effects like B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue.

Effect Availability by Mode

Table showing effect availability across recording modes.

E (Effect) Button: Color and Adjustments

Custom Color Adjustments

Changing Red, Green, and Blue values for custom color effects.

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting image contrast using the E button.

Sharpness Adjustment

Adjusting image sharpness using the E button.

Saturation Adjustment

Adjusting image saturation using the E button.

Fn Button: Menu Navigation

Using the Fn Menu

Steps to navigate and select options within the Fn menu.

Fn Button: Image and Quality Settings

Image Size Selection

Selecting image resolution (size) for different applications.

Quality and Frame Rate

Selecting compression ratio and frame rate for captured images.

Fn Button: Exposure Control

Metering Method Selection

Changing metering methods (Multi, Spot, Center-Weighted) for exposure.

Drive Mode Selection

Selecting continuous shot and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) modes.

Fn Button: Sensitivity and White Balance

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Selecting ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

White Balance Adjustment

Adjusting white balance for natural color reproduction.

Fn Button: White Balance and Exposure

Custom White Balance Setup

Using Custom White Balance for precise color adjustments.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure value to compensate for lighting conditions.

LCD Monitor: Camera Settings Adjustment

Recording Menu Options

Menu options for recording settings like Focus Area, ACB, Voice Memo.

Using the Camera Menu

Step-by-step guide to navigating and using the camera's menu system.

Recording: Focus and Contrast

Auto Focus Type Selection

Selecting preferred focus area (Center AF, Multi AF) for shooting.

ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

Automatically adjusting contrast for challenging lighting.

Recording: Audio Features

Adding Voice Memos

Adding voice-overs to still images.

Voice Recording Function

Recording voice for extended periods.

Recording: Audio and Scene Modes

Pausing Voice Recording

How to pause and resume voice recording.

Movie Clips Without Voice

Steps to record movie clips silently.

Using Scene Modes

Using scene modes for optimal shooting in various situations.

Sound Menu Settings

Volume Control

Selecting volumes for start-up, shutter, beep, and AF sounds.

Start-up Sound Selection

Choosing the sound activated when the camera turns on.

Shutter Sound Options

Selecting the sound for the shutter button.

Sound Menu: Beep and AF Sounds

Beep Sound Configuration

Enabling beep sounds for button presses to confirm camera status.

AF Sound Configuration

Activating AF sound for operation status confirmation.

Setup Menu: Language and Date/Time

Language Selection

Selecting the display language for the camera's LCD monitor.

Date and Time Settings

Setting the date, time, and date type for image display.

Setup Menu: World Time and Start Image

World Time Configuration

Setting World Time to display local date/time when traveling.

Start-up Image Selection

Choosing the image displayed when the camera powers on.

Display Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting the LCD monitor's brightness.

Display Settings: Quick View and Save

Quick View Function

Viewing captured images on LCD for a set duration after capture.

Display Save Feature

Automatically turning off LCD monitor when camera is idle.

Settings: Memory and File Management

Memory Formatting Procedure

Procedure for formatting memory cards to ensure compatibility.

Settings: Initialization and File Naming

Camera Initialization

Restoring camera and function settings to default values.

File Naming Format

Selecting file naming formats for stored images.

Settings: Date Imprinting and Power Off

Recording Date Imprinting

Option to include date/time on still images.

Auto Power Off Configuration

Configuring automatic camera power-off to save battery.

Settings: Video Output and AF Lamp

Video Output Type Selection

Choosing video output signal (NTSC or PAL) for external display.

Auto Focus Lamp Control

Turning the auto focus lamp on or off.

Starting Play Mode

Playing Back Still Images

How to view still images stored on the memory card.

Playing Back Movie Clips

Steps to play back recorded movie clips.

Play Mode: Movie and Voice Features

Capturing Images from Movie Clips

Capturing still images from movie clips.

Playing Back Recorded Voice

How to play back recorded voice files.

Playing Back Voice Memos

Playing back voice memos attached to still images.

LCD Monitor: Playback Reference

Play Mode: Camera Button Functions

Thumbnail and Enlargement Buttons

Viewing multiple images, enlarging, and cropping.

Thumbnail/Enlargement: Image Operations

Image Enlargement Guide

How to enlarge images and view different parts.

Image Trimming Function

Extracting and saving specific parts of an image.

Info/Up Button and Playback Controls

Info Button Functionality

Displaying image information and navigating menus.

Play/Pause/Down Button Controls

Controlling playback and navigating menus during play mode.

Navigation and Printing Buttons

Directional, Menu, OK Buttons

Functions of directional, menu, and OK buttons.

Printer Button Operation

Printing images directly from the camera via PictBridge.

E (Effect) Button: Image Resizing

Image Resize Types

Table showing resize options for different image sizes.

E (Effect) Button: Image Rotation

E (Effect) Button: Color Effects

E (Effect) Button: Custom Color

E (Effect) Button: Image Editing

ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

Automatically adjusting exposure and brightness.

Red Eye Removal

Removing red-eye effects from captured images.

E (Effect) Button: Brightness Control

E (Effect) Button: Contrast Control

E (Effect) Button: Saturation Control

Playback Functions via LCD

Multi Slide Show Setup

Setting up the multi slide show display.

General Playback Functions

Functions for viewing images, deleting, protecting, and DPOF.

Multi Slide Show: Starting Playback

Multi Slide Show: Image Selection

Multi Slide Show: Effects Configuration

Multi Slide Show: Play Interval

Multi Slide Show: Background Music

Playback: Voice Memo Function

Voice Memo Recording/Playback

Recording and playing back voice memos with still images.

Playback: Image Management

Deleting Images from Memory

How to select and delete images from the memory card.

Protecting Images from Deletion

Locking images to prevent accidental deletion.

Playback: Print Order Format (DPOF)

DPOF Standard Settings

Setting print quantity for stored images.

Playback: Printing Options

Index Printing

Printing images in an index format.

Print Size Specification

Specifying print sizes for images compatible with DPOF 1.1 printers.

Playback: Copying Files to Card

Copy To Card Functionality

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

PictBridge: Printer Connection

Printer Connection Setup

Steps to connect the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Easy Direct Printing

Quickly printing the currently displayed image.

PictBridge: Print Configuration

Picture Selection for Printing

Selecting specific images and the number of copies for printing.

Print Settings Configuration

Configuring print settings like paper size, quality, and date.

PictBridge: Resetting Settings

Important Handling and Storage Precautions

Handling Precautions: Temperature and Lens

Temperature Extremes Effects

Handling condensation and moisture effects on the camera.

Lens Care and Protection

Precautions for protecting the lens from sunlight and dirt.

Camera Cleaning Guidelines

Cleaning the lens, LCD, and camera body.

Warning Indicators on LCD

Troubleshooting: Common Camera Issues

Flash Not Firing

Troubleshooting steps when the flash fails to operate.

Incorrect Date/Time Display

Resolving issues with incorrect date/time settings.

Camera Buttons Unresponsive

Troubleshooting camera button malfunctions.

Memory Card Errors

Resolving memory card error messages.

Image Playback Issues

Troubleshooting playback issues with images.

Incorrect Image Color

Adjusting white balance and effects for correct colors.

Overly Bright Images

Troubleshooting overly bright images.

External Monitor Display Issues

Resolving issues with external monitor display.

PC Explorer Connection Issues

Troubleshooting PC connection and file visibility issues.

Camera Specifications

Technical Specifications: Movie and Storage

Movie Clip Specifications

Technical specifications for movie clip recording.

Storage Media Details

Details on internal memory and external storage options.

Technical Specifications: Dimensions and Software

Camera Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the camera.

Camera Weight

Weight of the camera without accessories.

Operating Environment Specs

Recommended operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Included Software

Included software for camera management.

Software Notes

Software Notes: System Requirements

PC System Requirements

Minimum PC requirements for installing camera software.

About the Camera Software

Application Software Installation

Installing Samsung Master

Wizard steps for installing Samsung Master software.

PC Connection: Setting Up Software

Connecting Camera to PC

Steps for connecting the camera to the PC via USB.

Downloading Stored Images

How to download images from the camera to the PC.

File Transfer: Cut or Copy

Using cut or copy options to move files between camera and PC.

Disconnecting Camera from PC

Samsung Master: Image Management

Downloading Images via Software

Step-by-step guide for downloading images using Samsung Master.

Samsung Master: Image Viewing

Image Viewer Functionality

Viewing stored images using the Samsung Master software.

Image Editing Features

Editing still images with Samsung Master tools.

Samsung Master: Movie Editing

MAC OS: USB Driver Setup

MAC OS: Using USB Driver

FAQ: USB Connection Issues

Troubleshooting USB Malfunctions

Troubleshooting common USB connection problems.

FAQ: Software and File Issues

DirectX Installation Guide

Steps to install DirectX 9.0 or later.

PC Freezing During Connection

Troubleshooting PC freezing during camera connection.

Movie Clip Deletion/Extraction Errors

Resolving issues with movie clip deletion or disk extraction.

Product Disposal Guidelines

Battery Disposal Guidelines

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