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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 
responsible for any loss of data.
• If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not 
work properly.
3 Turn on the camera.
• The computer recognizes the camera automatically.
4 On your computer, select My Computer → Removable Disk 
→ DCIM → 100PHOTO or 101_0101.
5 Select the files you want, and then drag or save them to your 
computer.
If the Folder Type is set to Date, the folder name appears as “XXX_MMDD”. 
For example, if you capture a photo on January 1, the folder name will be 
"101_0101".
Transferring files to your computer 
						

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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 
screen.
3 Click the pop-up message.
4 Click the message box indicating safely removed.
5 Remove the USB cable.
Transferring files to your Mac OS
Mac OS 10.5 or later is supported.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Connect your camera to a Macintosh 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 
responsible for any loss of data.
• If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not 
work properly. 
						

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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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Connecting to external devices
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 the firmware of your camera.
PC Auto BackupYou can send photos or videos that you 
captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly.
Using i-Launcher
i-Launcher allows you to play back files with Multimedia Viewer and 
provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program.
Requirements for Windows OS
ItemRequirements
CPUIntel® i5 3.3 GHz or higher/ 
AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.2 GHz or higher
RAMMinimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended)
OS*Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Hard disk 
capacity250 MB or more (1 GB and above recommended)
Others
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024X768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible 
monitor (1280X1024 pixels, 32-bit color display 
recommended)
• USB 2.0 port
• nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/  
ATI X1600 series or higher
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher
*  A 32-bit version of i-Launcher will be installed—even on 64-bit editions of Windows XP, 
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
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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 or higher (except PowerPC)
RAMMinimum 256 MB RAM (512 MB or more 
recommended)
Hard disk capacityMinimum 110 MB
OthersUSB 2.0 port, CD-ROM drive
Opening i-Launcher
On your computer, select Start → All Programs → Samsung → 
i-Launcher 
→ Samsung i-Launcher . Or, click Applications → Samsung 
→ i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer. 
						

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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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No. Description
1 File name
2 Enlarged area
3 Histogram
4 Open the selected file.
5 Histogram button
6 Rotate to the left/Rotate to the right.
7 Move to the previous file/Move to the next file.
8 Fit the photo to the screen.
9 View the photo in the original size.
10Zoom in/Zoom out
11 Switches between 2D and 3D mode. 
						

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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,  
refer to page 133. 
						

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Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC
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 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, 
you can calibrate exposures, White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors 
of photos. You can also edit JPEG or TIFF files as well as RAW files. For more 
information, refer to the program guide. 
						

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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 damaged file or contact a service center.
Memory FullDelete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card.
Card Locked
You can lock SD, SDHC, SDXC, or UHS-1 card to 
prevent files from being deleted. Unlock the card 
when shooting. (p. 173)
Error messages Suggested remedies
Folder and file 
number are max 
values. Replace 
the cardFile names do not match the DCF standard. Transfer 
the files on the memory card to your computer and 
format the card. (p. 155)
Error 00Turn off your camera and remount the lens. If the 
message still appears, contact a service center.
Error 01/02
Turn off your camera, remove the battery, and insert 
again. If the message still appears, contact a service 
center.
Error messages