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Samsung SMX-C10 User Manual

Samsung SMX-C10
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Memory Camcorder
user manual
SMX- C10RN/SMX- C10LN/
SMX- C10GN/SMX- C13RN/
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SMX-C14RN/SMX-C14LN/
SMX-C14GN

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Samsung SMX-C10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital zoom120 x
Optical zoom10 x
Image stabilizerYes
Sensor typeCCD
Total megapixels0.68 MP
Optical sensor size1/6 \
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Night modeNo
Internal memory0 MB
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP SP2, Vista32, 64
Display diagonal2.7 \
Maximum video resolution720 x 480 pixels
Still image resolution(s)800 x 600
Camera shutter speed1/60 - 1/10000 s
Composite video out1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Battery life (max)2.66 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth114 mm
Width38.5 mm
Height56.5 mm
Weight162 g

Summary

Memory Camcorder User Manual

Key Features of Your Memory Camcorder

High-Resolution Color Widescreen LCD

Features a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD for bright monitoring.

H.264/AVC Encoding

Utilizes H.264 for high compression, increasing recordable time.

High-Capacity Embedded Flash Memory

Offers built-in flash memory for recording movie or photo images.

10x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom

Offers 10x optical and 1200x digital zoom for capturing distant subjects.

Various Recording Features

Capturing Photo Image

Instantly captures moving subjects as still photo images.

Time Lapse Recording

Records long scenes at short intervals for artistic or documentary videos.

Direct Upload to the Web

Built-in Intelli-studio allows direct uploading to YouTube or Flickr.

Safety Warnings

General Precautions

Connect to AC outlet with grounding; protect batteries from heat.

Precautions

Warning and Caution Symbols

Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols used in the manual.

Before Using This Camcorder

Trial Recording

Perform a trial recording to ensure proper video and audio capture.

Backup Important Data

Protect data by copying files to a PC or other recording media.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Advice

Avoid exposure to rain/moisture; disconnect from mains by plug.

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)

Lightning Protection

Unplug apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)

Power Line & Overload Safety

Avoid power lines and overloading outlets; avoid liquids in camcorder.

Servicing and Replacement Parts

Do not self-service; use specified replacement parts; safety checks after repair.

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)

FCC Warning

User cautioned against modifications that could void operation authority.

Important Information on Use

LCD Screen Handling

Avoid pressing, hitting, or pricking the delicate LCD screen.

Camcorder Handling & Impact

Treat camcorder carefully; avoid dropping, impact, sand, dust, water, and oil.

Important Information on Use (Continued)

Ambient Environment & Sunlight

Avoid extreme temperatures, sunlight, steam, gas, and humidifiers.

Sunlight Exposure Risk

Direct sunlight on lens or LCD can cause malfunction or fire.

About This User Manual

Notes Regarding Trademarks

Precautions During Use

General Warnings & Cautions

Precautions against overload, high temperatures, water, sand, dust, cord damage, and prohibited actions.

Precautions During Use (Continued)

AC Adaptor & Power Cord Safety

Safe handling of AC adaptor and power cord, including avoiding wet hands.

Battery Disposal & Malfunction

Do not dispose batteries in fire; unplug for malfunction.

Precautions During Use (Continued)

LCD & Environmental Precautions

Handle LCD carefully; avoid sunlight, heating equipment, sand, water, and gas.

Precautions During Use (Continued)

Temperature Changes & Accessories

Avoid sudden temperature changes, lightning, and using unapproved accessories.

Camcorder Placement & Cleaning

Place camcorder stably; avoid benzene/thinner for cleaning.

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Get Ready

Instructions for inserting memory card and battery.

Quick Start Guide (Continued)

Recording Videos

Explains recording videos using H.264 compression technology.

Recording Photos

Instructions for taking still photos with the camcorder.

Quick Start Guide (Continued)

Step 3: Play Back Videos or Photos

Guide to playing back recorded videos and photos.

Step 4: Save Recorded Videos or Photos

Using Intelli-studio to import, edit, or share videos/photos.

Quick Start Guide (Continued)

Importing and Viewing Files from PC

Steps to connect and transfer files using Intelli-studio.

Step 5: Delete Videos or Photos

How to delete recorded videos or photos.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

What's Included with Your Camcorder

Lists the accessories included with the camcorder.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder (Continued)

Front & Left View

Identifies external buttons and features on the front and left side.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder (Continued)

Rear & Bottom View

Identifies external buttons and features on the rear and bottom.

Preparation

Using the Hand Strap

Attaching and using the hand strap for secure handling.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

How to open and rotate the LCD screen for optimal viewing.

Preparation (Continued)

Basic Camcorder Positioning

Proper hand positioning and body stance for stable shooting.

Preparation (Continued)

Connecting a Power Source

Information on charging and using the battery pack.

Battery Pack Insertion/Ejection

Steps for inserting and removing the battery pack.

Preparation (Continued)

Charging the Battery

Using AC power adapter or USB cable to charge the battery.

Preparation (Continued)

Charging Indicators

Explains the LED colors indicating battery charging status.

Preparation (Continued)

Battery Level Display

Shows battery power levels and corresponding messages.

Preparation (Continued)

Battery Times and Capacity

Provides approximate times for charging, recording, and playback.

Preparation (Continued)

About the Battery Pack

Benefits, temperature effects, and continuous recording times.

Handling the Battery Pack

Tips for preserving battery power and safe handling.

Preparation (Continued)

Maintaining the Battery Pack

Recommendations for cleaning terminals and general care.

Preparation (Continued)

Using the AC Power Adaptor

Recommended use of AC adaptor for various operations.

Auto Power Off Function

Function to save power by automatically turning off the camcorder.

Preparation (Continued)

Basic Operation of Your Camcorder

Basic techniques for recording and settings.

Turning the Camcorder On or Off

Steps to power the camcorder on and off.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Movie Record)

Explains indicators on the LCD screen during movie recording.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Movie/Photo Record)

Explains indicators for movie and photo recording modes.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Shortcut Menus)

Details shortcut menus (OK Guide) and manual settings.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Movie Playback)

Explains indicators for movie play modes.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Movie Playback - Volume)

Explains indicators for movie play modes, including volume.

Preparation (Continued)

LCD Screen Indicators (Photo Playback)

Explains indicators for photo play modes.

Preparation (Continued)

Turning Screen Indicators On/Off

How to switch between full and minimum display modes.

Preparation (Continued)

Using the Control Button

Explains the functions of the control button in different modes.

Preparation (Continued)

Shortcut Menu (OK Guide)

Using the shortcut menu for frequently accessed functions.

Preparation (Continued)

Shortcut Function Using Control Buttons

Details control button functions in Record and Play modes.

Playback

Changing the Playback Mode

Switching between Video and Photo playback modes.

Playback (Continued)

Playing Movie Images

Finding and playing movie images using the thumbnail index view.

Playback (Continued)

Adjusting the Volume

How to increase or decrease playback volume.

Playback (Continued)

Various Playback Operations

Details on still playback, search, skip, frame-by-frame, and slow motion.

Playback (Continued)

Viewing Photo Images

Finding and viewing photo images using the thumbnail index view.

Recording Options

Changing Menu Settings

How to access and change various camcorder menu settings.

Recording Options (Continued)

Setting iSCENE

Step-by-step guide to setting the iSCENE function.

Recording Options (Continued)

Menu Items Overview

Lists available menu items for recording options.

Recording Options (Continued)

Using Recording Menu Items

Details on using recording menu items like iSCENE.

Recording Options (Continued)

Video Resolution

Selecting movie recording resolution levels.

Recording Options (Continued)

Photo Resolution

Selecting photo image resolution.

16:9 Wide Aspect Ratio

Selecting aspect ratio for recording or playback.

Recording Options (Continued)

EV (Exposure Value)

Manually adjusting exposure value.

Recording Options (Continued)

Back Light Compensation

Compensating for lighting when the subject is lit from behind.

Recording Options (Continued)

Focus Settings

Automatic and manual focusing options.

Face Detection

Automatic detection and adjustment for faces.

Recording Options (Continued)

Manual Focusing

Steps for manual focus adjustment.

Recording Options (Continued)

Anti-Shake (HDIS)

Corrects fuzziness in magnified images due to camera shake.

Recording Options (Continued)

Digital Effects

Applying creative digital effects to recordings.

Recording Options (Continued)

Fader and Wind Cut

Adding fade-in/out effects and reducing wind noise.

Recording Options (Continued)

Digital Zoom

Adjusting zoom level beyond optical zoom.

Recording Options (Continued)

Time Lapse Recording

Recording still images at intervals to create a time-lapse video.

Recording Options (Continued)

Example of Time Lapse REC

Illustrates how Time Lapse REC works and its use cases.

Recording Options (Continued)

Guidelines for Composition

Displays patterns on LCD for image composition.

Playback Options

Menu Items for Playback

Lists accessible menu items for playback.

Playback Options (Continued)

Play Option Settings

Setting specific playback styles like Play All or Repeat All.

Playback Options (Continued)

Deleting Recordings

Erasing recorded videos or photos individually or all at once.

Playback Options (Continued)

Protecting Recordings

Protecting images from accidental deletion.

Playback Options (Continued)

Storyboard Printing

Capturing 16 still images from a movie for an overview.

Playback Options (Continued)

Copying Files (SMX-C13/C14 Only)

Copying images between storage media.

Playback Options (Continued)

Dividing Movie Files

Dividing movie images to delete unwanted sections.

Playback Options (Continued)

Combining Movie Files

Combining two different movie images into one.

Playback Options (Continued)

Share Mark for YouTube Upload

Setting a Share mark for uploading to YouTube.

Playback Options (Continued)

Slide Show (SMX-C13/C14 Only)

Automatically playing back all stored photo images.

Playback Options (Continued)

File Information

Viewing detailed information for selected images.

Settings Options

Changing Menu Settings in 'Settings'

How to access and change settings within the camcorder's menu.

Settings Options (Continued)

Menu Items Overview

Lists available menu items for recording options.

Settings Options (Continued)

Using Settings Menu Items

Explains how to use settings like Storage and Storage Info.

Settings Options (Continued)

Format Storage Media

Deleting all files and options to initialize storage media.

File Number Settings

Setting how file numbers are assigned.

Settings Options (Continued)

Time Zone Settings

Setting the clock to local time when travelling.

Settings Options (Continued)

Date/Time Settings

Setting the current date and time.

Settings Options (Continued)

LCD Screen Settings

Adjusting LCD brightness, color, and display options.

Settings Options (Continued)

LCD Enhancer and Auto LCD Off

Enhancing LCD image and saving power.

Settings Options (Continued)

Sound Settings

Adjusting beep and shutter sound settings.

Auto Power Off

Automatically turning off the camcorder to save battery.

Settings Options (Continued)

PC Software and TV Display

Configuring PC connection and TV output.

Default Settings

Resetting camcorder settings to factory defaults.

Settings Options (Continued)

Language Selection

Selecting a desired language for menus and messages.

Using with a Windows Computer

Checking Your Computer Type

Identifying computer type (Windows or Macintosh) before connecting.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

What You Can Do with a Windows Computer

Operations possible with Intelli-studio software on a Windows PC.

System Requirements

Minimum requirements for using Intelli-studio software.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Using the Intelli-studio Program

Transferring and editing video/photo files using Intelli-studio.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Step 3: Playing Back Videos (or Photos)

Playing back recordings using the Intelli-studio application.

Step 4: Editing Videos (or Photos)

Editing video or photo files using various effects.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Step 5: Sharing Video/Photo Images Online

Uploading photos and videos to web sites.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Direct Uploading Videos onto YouTube

Uploading videos directly to YouTube using the Share button.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Other Intelli-studio Functions

Importing, exporting, and installing Intelli-studio.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Transferring Videos/Photos to Your Computer

Transferring recorded data to a computer via USB.

Using with a Windows Computer (Continued)

Folder and File Structure on Storage Media

Explains the folder and file structure for built-in memory and memory cards.

Image File Formats

Details file formats for movie and photo images.

Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting to a TV

Connecting the camcorder to a TV using AV cables.

Connecting to Other Devices (Continued)

Viewing on a TV Screen

How to view recorded images on a TV screen.

Connecting to Other Devices (Continued)

Recording (Dubbing) Images on VCR/DVD/HDD Recorder

Recording playback images onto other video devices.

Maintenance & Additional Information

Maintenance Guidelines

General care suggestions for the camcorder.

Cautions on Storing

Guidelines for storing the camcorder safely.

Maintenance & Additional Information (Continued)

Cleaning the Camcorder

Instructions for cleaning the camcorder exterior and LCD.

Additional Information: Storage Media

Guidelines to prevent corruption or damage of recorded data.

Maintenance & Additional Information (Continued)

Additional Information: LCD Screen

Precautions to prevent damage to the LCD screen.

Maintenance & Additional Information (Continued)

Battery Pack Cautions

Cautions regarding battery usage and safety.

Maintenance & Additional Information (Continued)

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Information for using the camcorder in different countries.

Troubleshooting

Warning Indicators and Messages

Explains warning messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Storage Media Issues

Troubleshooting issues related to memory cards and built-in memory.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Recording Problems

Troubleshooting common recording problems.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Image Adjustment During Recording

Solutions for focus and image quality issues during recording.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Playback on Your Camcorder

Troubleshooting playback issues on the camcorder itself.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Playback on Other Devices

Troubleshooting playback issues when connected to external devices.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Connecting to a Computer Issues

Troubleshooting issues when connecting to a computer.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Menu Item Issues

Troubleshooting issues related to grayed-out menu items.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

General Operations Problems

Troubleshooting issues with date/time and button operations.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Connecting/Dubbing Issues

Troubleshooting issues with dubbing via Audio/Video cable.

Specifications

System Specifications

Technical specifications of the camcorder's system.

Connectors and General Specifications

Details about connection ports, power, dimensions, and weight.

Warranty

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the limited warranty terms and conditions.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists items and conditions not covered by the warranty.

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