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ii3.5” Wide Touch ScreenThis camcorder adopts 3.5” wide touch LCD supporting 1.15 million pixels which enables you to record videos and photos in sharp color and image. And it also provides an enhanced LCD correction that enables you to make recordings while monitoring the image clearly in a bright sunlight.Equipped with SSD (Solid State Drive) internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)This camcorder is equipped with an internal SSD ﬂash memory. The SSD memory features a quick booting and response speed which is favorable to instant imaging.Unlike a shaky or sensitive HDD (Hard Disk Drive) camcorder, it is very stable for most of the cases. The SSD memory causes extremely low noise with a high endurance, and its low power consumption helps you manage the battery more efﬁciently.Simple With Fingertips! User-Friendly Touch ScreenIf you want to focus on a certain point while recording, simply tap a desired point. Optimized to the tapped point, it enables you to make recording in a professional level with simple operations. With the enhanced touch screen-based interface, you can make recording in simple operations without knowing the complex menu structure.Sharp & Vivid 1920 x 1080 Full HD!It can reproduce the best-ever quality comparing the capacity using the latest H.264 codec. You can make recording of vivid images in the Full HD quality, and enjoy full HD videos (with no loss of quality) via the mini HDMI connection.Photos in 10 million pixelsFeatured by Samsung’s pixel rising technology, it reproduces a high deﬁnition still image in great color reproduction. You can enjoy a high deﬁnition video of 10 million pixels without using a separate digital camera.WiFi instant sharing wherever you are (HMX-S15/S16 only)The WiFi wireless communication technology enables you to share videos and photos on the spot wherever taken. With DLNA, you can transfer and play videos and photos in wireless connection with a home networking device such as TV or PC.key features of your full HD camcorder

iiiSelf-Decision on Situation! Smart AutoThis camcorder automatically recognizes a recording condition and optimizes itself to the scene, which enables a novice to make a quick recording.Catch the sound! Internal Zooming MicrophoneEquipped with the internal zooming microphone, it can capture the sound from the scene clearly. Adjusting the video zooming focus to a nearby or distant scene, you will not miss any source of sound wherever it occurs.Capture the time! Time Lapse RecordingYou can reconﬁ gure otherwise a long time of video to a shortened one using the time lapse recording at a speciﬁ c time interval. Time lapse recording enables you to capture the passage of clouds, blooming of ﬂ owers, natural growing progress of buds, progress of painting, and other documentary videos of personal memory. Use this function to make UGC (User-Generated Content ) videos, artistic recordings and educational programs.Video at a Glance! iVIEW, Storyboard PrintingYou get a quick overview of your video and save it in a single piece of picture. You can take a glance at the video without playing the whole length, which is especially useful if you want to edit the video in a short time.Direct Upload of Your Videos and Photos to the Web!The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient connection only with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube, Flickr, or Facebook. Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before.Hello !Hello !

ivSAFETY WARNINGSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean;WARNINGMeans that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTIONMeans that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.PRECHECK Settings required before using a function.These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.PRECAUTIONSWarning!• When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.• Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any other source of excessive heat.CautionIf you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion.Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.before reading this user manual

vThank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models.The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have a 32GB, and 64GB built-in storage media (SSD) respectively but also use memory cards.The HMX-S10 do not have built-in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards. Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in the same way.Illustrations of model HMX-S10 are used in this user manual.The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.Designs and speciﬁcations of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “iSCENE” page ?? - “Sports” ( ): Recording people or objects in motion. (If set, corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.)••••••The following terms are used in this manual:• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Deﬁnition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Deﬁnition Video (SD-VIDEO).You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer with the built-in software in this camcorder.Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:- Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.••••IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USEBefore using this camcorderAbout this user manual

viiWarningTo Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.CautionApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.11. Only use attachment/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.important safety instructionsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENThis symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

viii15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See ﬁgure below.21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.important safety instructionsGROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ix23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.25. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER.c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards.28. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. 31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 5,987,4176,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,5316,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,7366,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,5226,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,6976,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,2436,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,9726,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,4656,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,2016,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

xUSER INSTALLER CAUTION:Your authority to operate this FCC certiﬁed equipment could be voided if you make changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.NOTE:Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864)NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may ﬁnd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.FCC WarningThe user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions;(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.CALIFORNIA USA ONLYThis Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA“ Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”important safety instructionsFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC RFradiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment.This equipment is hand-held used only and itshould be installed and operated with aminimum distance of 20 centimeters betweenthe radiator and your body.This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter. Thisequipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.

xiThe safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNINGNo sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.Do not bend the powercordor damage the AC poweradaptor by pressing on it with aheavy object. There may be a risk of ﬁre or electric shock. Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause ﬁre or electric shock.No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord. Do not allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or ﬁre.Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60Ⳅ(140ⳅ) may result in ﬁre. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.Do not disassemble the product.This precaution must be kept.Unplug from the power supply.WARNINGMeans that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.CAUTIONMeans that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the productsafety informationLIOW44WW44WW44W

xiiDo not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.Do not dispose of battery in a ﬁre as it may explode.Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder.There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of ﬁre.Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children, consult physician immediately.safety informationdiulfgninaelcW44WW44WW44W

xiii CAUTIONDo not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen downDo not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder.Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. Insecticide entering the camcorder could fail the product to operate normally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury.W44WW44WW44WEDICITCESNIW44W

xivsafety informationDo not use the camcorder near TV or radio: This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts.Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor. Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded.Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings.Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.Use the mains plug where it can be readily operable. If any problem occurs with the product, the mains plug must be removed to disconnect power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power. wTTwW44WW44WW44WW44W

3QUICK START GUIDE07GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER11GETTING STARTED20BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER25FIRST TIME SETTINGS29GETTING READY TO START RECORDING31BASIC RECORDING38contents11 What’s included with your camcorder12 Location of controls14 Using the remote control16 Identifying the screen displays20 Attaching/detaching the battery21 Charging the battery22 Checking the battery state25 Turning your camcorder on/off26 Switching to the power saving mode27 Setting the operation modes27 Using the display( ) button28 Using the touch panel29 Setting the time zone and date/time29 For the ﬁrst time30 Selecting the languages31 Selecting the storage media (HMX-S15/S16 only)32 Inserting / ejecting a memory card (Not supplied)33 Selecting a suitable memory card (Not supplied)35 Recordable time and capacity36 Attaching the grip belt36 Adjusting the lcd screen37 Basic camcorder positioning38 Recording videos40 Capturing photos during video40 Recording (dual recording)41 Recording photos42 Recording with ease for beginners (Smart auto)43 Capturing photos while playing back videos44 Zooming45 Setting the anti-shake 45 (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer)

446 Using back light compensation mode47 Using the ﬂash48 Using the manual dial49 Changing the playback mode50 Playing back videos53 Viewing photos55 Handling menus and quick menus56 Menu items59 Quick menu items60 iSCENE 61 Resolution62 Slow motion63 White balance64 ISO65 Aperture66 Shutter67 EV68 Super C.Nite69 Focus70 Face Detection71 Magic Touch72 Metering72 XvYCC73 Digital Effect74 Fader75 Tele Macro75 Cont. Shot76 Wind Cut76 Zoom Mic77 Voice Reduction77 MIC Level78 Digital Zoom78 Self Timer79 Time Lapse REC81 Play Option81 Highlight82 View83 Story-Board Print83 Slide Show Start84 Slide Show Option84 File InfocontentsBASIC PLAYBACK49USING THE MENU ITEMS55ADVANCED RECORDING60

585 LCD Brightness85 LCD Enhancer86 Guideline86 Date/Time Display87 TV Type87 TV Display88 HDMI TV Out88 Auto LCD Off89 Remote89 PC Software90 USB Connect90 TV Connect guide91 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)92 Storage Type (HMX-S15/S16 oniy)92 Storage Info93 Format93 File No.94 Time Zone95 Date/Time Set95 Date Type95 Time Type96 Beep Sound96 Shutter Sound97 Auto Power Off98 Quick On Stby99 Custom Dial99 Rec Lamp100 Default Set100 Language101 Demo102 Deleting a section of a video (partial delete)103 Dividing a video104 Combining videos105 Protection from accidental erasure106 Deleting ﬁles107 Copying ﬁles (HMX-S15/S16 only)108 Auto connecting to the network109 WPS connection method110 Manual network connection111 Device information112 Playing videos/photos on the TV screen113 Sharing the videos/photos114 Saving the videos/photos to the PC115 Transferring videos and photos between camcordersSYSTEM SETTING85EDITING VIDEO CLIPS102FILE MANAGEMENT105WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION108

6contentsCONNECTING TO A TV117DUBBING VIDEOS121PRINTING PHOTOS122USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER124TROUBLESHOOTING132MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION143SPECIFICATIONS145117 Connecting to a high deﬁnition TV119 Connecting to a regular TV120 Viewing on a TV screen121 Dubbing to a vcr or dvd/hdd recorder122 Direct printing with a pictbridge printer124 Checking your computer type 125 What you can do with a Windows computer126 Using the Intelli-studio program130 Using as a removable storage device132 Warning indicators and messages136 Symptoms and solutions143 Maintenance144 Using your camcorder abroad145 Speciﬁcations

7quick start guideThis quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.You can record videos in H.264 format!You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.STEP1: Get ready1. Insert a memory card. page ??You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. page ?? (HMX-S15/S16 only)2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. page ??Align the battery with the indicator (▲) on the battery compartment, push the battery toward the arrow direction.•••STEP2: Record with your camcorderZoom buttonRecording start/stop buttonLCD screenYour camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.MODE buttonPHOTO buttonMode indicatorZoom leverRecording start/stop button

8Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality. 1. Open the LCD screen.Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.2. Press the Recording start/stop button.To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button.••1. Open the LCD screen.2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully (a shutter click sounds).quick start guideRecording videos with HD (high deﬁ nition) image quality Recording photos Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1080/60i(XF)” which provides highly detailed, beautiful images. The default setting is “1080/60i(XF)”. You can also record with SD (standard deﬁ nition) video quality.You can also take photos while recording videos. page ??•••When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen. page ??  <.JO> .*/ .*/5M5M

9STEP3: Play back videos or photosSTEP4: Save recorded videos or photosYou can also play back videos on a SD (standard deﬁ nition) image quality TV. page ??Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorderYou can ﬁ nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen in STBY mode.2. Touch the desired thumbnail ( /SD/ ) tab, then touch the desired image.Viewing on a high deﬁ nition TVYou can enjoy HD (high deﬁ nition) videos. page ??•Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer.Using the Intelli-studio program built in your camcorder, you can import videos/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see pages ??~??.45#:  <.JO> .*/

10STEP5: Delete videos or photosquick start guideImporting and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable.A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.2. The new ﬁ les are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the Intelli-studio program.You can arrange the ﬁ les by different options such as Date, Location, etc.3. You can double-click on the ﬁ le you would like to start playback.Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/FaceBookShare your contents with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to web site with one click.Click “Share ( )”  “Upload” tab on the browser. page ?? ••If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that has been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space. Touch the Play ( ) tab  Menu ( ) tab  “Delete” on the LCD screen. page ?? The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”). page ??Saved ﬁ les into your PCContents ManagerFolders directory on your PC

11The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.The contents may vary depending on the sales region.Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries.A memory card is not included. See page ?? for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide.•••••WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDERYour new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.Model name Internal memory Color Memory card slotLCD screen LensHMX-S10BN - Black 1 slot Color / Touch panel Optical zoom ratio: x15 (Intelli zoom ratio: x18)Digital zoom ratio: x10 (Video recording mode only)HMX-S15BN 32GB Black 1 slot Color / Touch panelHMX-S16BN 64GB Black 1 slot Color / Touch panelAlthough some features of the models are different, they operate in the same way.Battery(IA-BP210E)(AD00-00000A)Remote control & button type battery(AD00-00000A)AC power adaptor(AA-MA9 type)(AD00-00000A)Audio/Video cable(AD00-00000A)Mini HDMI cable(AD00-00000A)USB cable(AD00-00000A)User manual CD(AD00-00000A)Quick start guide(AD00-00000A)•getting to know the camcorderChecking your accessories

12Front/LeftLOCATION OF CONTROLSDuring a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens.getting to know the camcorder󱌮 Remote control sensor󱌰 Recording indicator󱌲 Built-in ﬂash󱌴 Lens󱌶 Manual button/dial󱌸 Internal zoom microphone󱌺 Flash ( ) button󱌼 Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button󱌾 Display ( ) button󱍀 SMART AUTO / VIEW button󱍁 Backlight ( ) button󱍂 AV jack (Composite)󱍃 HDMI jack󱍄 USB jack󱍅 Jack cover ( )󱍆 Power ( ) button󱍇 TFT LCD screen (Touch screen)󱍈 Recording start/stop button󱍉 Zoom (W/T) button󱑔󱑖󱑕󱑅󱑒 󱑑󱑐󱑏 󱑎󱑍󱑉󱑓󱑋󱑇󱐽󱐿󱑁󱐻󱑃

13Rear/Right/Top/Bottom󱌮 Memory card cover󱌰 Memory card slot󱌲 MODE button / Mode indicator : Video mode : Photo mode󱌴 Zoom (W/T) lever󱌶 PHOTO button󱌸 Built-in speaker󱌺 Internal zoom microphone󱌼 Recording start/stop button󱌾 Charging (CHG) indicator󱍀 Jack cover ( )󱍁 DC IN jack󱍂 External microphone (MIC) jack󱍃 Battery release switch󱍄 Tripod receptacle󱍅 Grip belt hook󱑐󱑑󱑒󱑁󱑃 󱑅 󱑇󱑉󱐽󱐻󱐿󱑋󱑍󱑎󱑏

14USING THE REMOTE CONTROLYou can operate the camcorder at a distance with a remote control.getting to know the camcorderThe remote control may malfunction or not work when two buttons are pressed at the same time.󱌮 REC (Recording start/stop) button󱌰 Display ( ) button󱌲 Skip ( / ) button󱌴 Stop ( ) button󱌶 MENU button󱌸 Control ( / / / / ) buttons 󱌺 PHOTO button󱌼 Zoom (W/T) button󱌾 Search ( / ) button󱍀 Slow playback ( ) button󱍁 Play/Pause ( ) buttonThe buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the camcorder.You can use the remote control conveniently when recording yourself with the camcorder ﬁ xed on a tripod (not supplied).••Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control as shown in the illustration.Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control!Insulation sheet󱐻󱐽󱐿󱑁󱑃󱑅󱑇󱑉󱑋󱑍󱑎

151. Turn the battery holder counter clockwise (as indicated with ( ) mark) using your ﬁ ngernail or a coin to open it.The battery holder opens.2. Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive (+) terminal facing down and press it ﬁ rmly until you hear a locking sound.3. Place the battery holder back in the remote control, match its ( ) mark with the ( ) mark on the remote control, and turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it.•Installing the button type battery (CR2025) in the remote controlPrecautions regarding the button type batteryThere is a danger of explosion if the button type battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.Lithium battery has a expected lifetime of 5~6 months and it depends on the use time of the remote control.You can purchase the lithium battery in your nearest Samsung dealer and replace with new one when the remote control does not work due to the low battery. (CR2025 type)Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit.Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.Keep the button type battery out of the reach of the children. Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.••••••󱐻󱐽󱐿

16IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSThe available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values.PRECHECK!This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Video record mode only.Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??••Video record modegetting to know the camcorderFunctions marked with * will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on.The on-screen indicators are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity.The above screen is illustrated for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual display.For warning indicators and messages, see pages ??~??The above illustrated items and their positions can be changed without notice for the purpose of better performance.•••••Left of the LCD screenIndicator MeaningSMARTVideo record mode / Smart Auto mode' / NORNORManual aperture*, Manual shutter* / Super C.NiteiSCENE &7 Exposure value*White BalanceDigital Effect , Fader*, xvYCCPlay tabCenter of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning45#: //22Operating status (standby / recording)/ Self Timer Time counter (video recording time)<.JO> Remaining recordable time 4FD)S Time Lapse RECFace Detection frameTouch pointOptical zoom / Digital zoomQuick menu tabRight of the LCD screenIndicator MeaningStrength of the wireless network signal (HMX-S15/S16 only) / Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) .*/ Battery info. (remaining battery level) / / , / 300300Manual focus / Touch Point / Face Detection, Video resolution / Slow Motion , Tele Macro, Video quality , LCD Enhancer, Wind Cut , Zoom MIC, MIC Level , Back light, Anti-shake (OIS)".+"/ Time Zone (visit), Date/Time , Wireless Networking tab (HMX-S15/S16 only), Menu tab' 4FD)S.*/".+"/&745#:<.JO>''&&&4FD)S4FD)S45#:45#:<.JO><.JO>.*/.*/".".+"/+"/

17PRECHECK!This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Photo record mode only.Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??••Photo record modeFunctions marked with * will not be retained when the camcorder is powered back on.The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media.The number of recordable photos may remain if the available space on the storage media rarely changes after recording.The maximum number of recordable photos on the On Screen Display (OSD) is “9999.”••••Left of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning / SMARTPhoto record mode / Smart Auto mode' Manual aperture*, Manual shutter*iSCENE+0.3EV Exposure value*White Balance50ISOISOISODigital EffectPlay tabCenter of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning /  /22 Operating status (focus / recording)/Self TimerFace Detection frameMagic Touch pointOptical zoomQuick menu tabRight of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning / Image counter (total number of recordable photo images)/Strength of the wireless network signal(HMX-S15/S16 only) / Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) .*/ Battery info. (remaining battery level) / / , 5M5MManual focus / Magic Touch / Face Detection, Video quality , Tele Macro, Metering , LCD Enhancer, FlashNORNOR , Cont. Shot, Back lightAnti-shake (OIS)".+"/ Time Zone (visit), Date/Time , Wireless Networking tab (HMX-S15/S16 only), Menu tab'50ISOISONORNOR.*/".+"/5M5M&7''50OSOSSOIIISOOOOO&OONOOORNOOR.*/.*/".".+"/+"/555MMM

18Video play modePRECHECK!This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Video play mode only.Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /SD) mode. page ??••getting to know the camcorderTop of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning / SDVideo play modeOperating status (play, pause, etc.)Time code (elapsed time/recorded time) @File name (ﬁ le number) / Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) .*/ Battery info. (remaining battery level)Playback progress barPlay OptionErase protectionVideo resolutionVideo qualityLCD EnhancerBottom of the LCD screenIndicator Meaning / Volume tab / Play related function tab (frame advance)Return tabPlay related function tab (skip/search/playback/pause/slow playback)Menu tab".+"/Date/TimeThe play control tabs appear brieﬂ y. They reappear when touching anywhere on the screen..*/ @".+"/.*/.*/@@".".+"/+"/

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