Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual

Camera maintenance
Appendixes  140
Cautions when using memory cards
• Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below  
0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards 
to malfunction.
• Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the 
wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
• Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a 
computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera.
•...

Camera maintenance
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About the battery
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.
Battery specifications
SpecificationDescription
Model
BP70A
TypeLithium-ion battery
Cell capacity700 mAh
Voltage3.7 V
Charging time* (when the camera is 
switched off )Approximately 160 min
*   Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer.
Battery life
Average shooting time/
Number of photos Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged)
Photos
Approximately 
120 min/
Approximately 
240...

Camera maintenance
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Low battery message
When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the "Low 
Battery " message will appear.
Notes about using the battery
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F 
or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of 
your batteries.
• When you use the camera for an extended period, the area around the battery 
chamber may become warm. This does not...

Camera maintenance
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• If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged, the status 
lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes.
• Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the 
battery until the red status lamp turns off.
• If the status lamp blinks in red, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and 
insert it again.
• If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too 
high, the status lamp may blink in...

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Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly 
or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper 
battery handling:
• The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly.  
If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, 
immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center.
• Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and 
adapters and charge the battery...

Appendixes  145
SituationSuggested remedies
Cannot turn on the 
camer
 a• Ensure that the battery is inserted.
• Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. (p.22)
• Charge the battery.
The power turns off 
suddenly
• Charge the battery.
• Your camera may be in Auto Power Off mode. (p.133)
• The camera may turn off to prevent the memory card 
from being damaged due to an impact. Turn on your 
camera again.
The camera is losing 
battery power quickly
• The battery may lose power more quickly in low...

Before contacting a service center
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SituationSuggested remedies
The flash fires 
une
 xpectedlyThe flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is 
not malfunctioning. 
The date and time are 
incorrectSet the date and time in the display settings. (p.132)
The display or 
buttons do not workRemove the battery, and then insert it again.
The camera display 
responds poorly
If you use your camera at very low temperatures, it may 
cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor. For...

Before contacting a service center
Appendixes  147
SituationSuggested remedies
The TV does not 
displa
 y your photos• Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the 
TV with the A/V cable.
• Make sure that your memory card contains photos.
Your computer does 
not recognize your 
camera• Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly.
• Make sure that your camera is switched on.
• Make sure that you are using a supported operating 
system.
Your computer 
disconnects the 
camera while...

Appendixes  148
Image sensor
Type1/2.33" (Approximately 7.73 mm) CCD
Effective pixels Approximately 16.2 mega-pixels
Total pixels Approximately 16.5 mega-pixels
Lens
Focal length Samsung Lens f = 4.5–22.5 mm  
(35 mm film equivalent: 25–125 mm) 
F-stop range F2.5 (W )–F6.3 (T )
Zoom Still image mode: 1.0–5.0X (Optical zoom X Digital zoom: 
25.0X, Optical zoom X Intelli zoom: 10.0X)
Display
Type
TFT LCD
Feature
• Main display: 2.7" (67.5 mm) 230K
• Front display: 1.48" (37.6 mm) 61K 
Focusing...

Camera specifications
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Flash
ModeOff, Smart Auto, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix
Range
• Wide: 12–165 in. (0.3–4.2 m) (ISO Auto)
• Tele: 20–63 in. (0.5–1.6 m) (ISO Auto)
Recharging time Approximately 4 sec.
Shake reduction
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Effect
Photo Shooting 
mode
• Photo Filter (Smart Filter): Miniature, Vignetting, Ink Painting, 
Oil Painting, Cartoon, Cross Filter, Sketch, Soft Focus, Fish-
eye, Old Film, Half Tone Dot, Classic, Retro, Zooming Shot
•...