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Connecting to external devices
Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the 
camera to the PC.
Transferring files to your Windows OS 
computer
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
• You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the 
cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not...

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Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
With Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, the methods for 
disconnecting the camera are similar.
1 Ensure that no data is being transferred between the camera 
and the computer.
• If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, it means the data 
transfer is in progress. Please wait until the status lamp stops 
blinking.
2 Click  on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer...

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3 Turn on the camera.
• The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a 
removable disk icon.
4 Open the removable disk.
5 Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer. 

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You can view and edit files using the provided programs. You can also send 
the files to a PC wirelessly.
Installing programs from the provided CD
1 Insert the installation CD into your PC.
2 Select a language.
3 Select a program to install.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Click Exit to complete the installation.
Available programs when using i-Launcher
ItemDescription
Multimedia ViewerYou can view files with Multimedia Viewer.
Firmware UpgradeYou can download...

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• The requirements are recommendation only. i-Launcher may not work 
properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the 
condition of your computer.
• If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play 
correctly.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using 
unqualified computers such as a computer you assembled yourself.
Requirements for Mac OS
ItemRequirements
OSMac OS 10.5...

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Using Multimedia Viewer
Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files. From the Samsung 
i-Launcher screen, click Multimedia Viewer.
• Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats:
 -Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG)
 -Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF, MPO
• Files that have been recorded with other manufacturers’ devices may not play 
back smoothly.
Viewing photos
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Viewing videos
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No. Description
1 File name
2 Adjust the volume.
3 Open the selected file.
4 Move to the next file.
5 Stop
No. Description
6 Pause
7 Move to the previous file.
8 Progress bar
Downloading the firmware
From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click  Firmware Upgrade. 
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click PC Auto Backup.  
For information about installing the PC Auto Backup program,...

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Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC. 
2 Select a language. 
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to JPEG formats and 
stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time 
of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to JPEG formats and are stored 
in the memory without any changes. With...

Chapter 7
Appendix
Get information about error messages, camera maintenance,  
trouble shooting tips, specifications, and optional accessories.  

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Appendix
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error messages Suggested remedies
Lens is lockedThe lens is locked. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise 
until you hear a click. (p. 45)
Card Error
• Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again.
• Remove your memory card and insert it again.
• Format your memory card.
Low BatteryInsert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
No Image FileCapture photos or insert a memory card that contains 
photos.
File ErrorDelete the...