Getting ready to start recording. Samsung HMX-F900BN, HMX-F90WN, HMX-F900WN, HMX-F90WN/XAA, HMX-F90WD, HMX-F90, HMX-F900, HMX-F90BN/XAA, HMX-F920, HMX-F910

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INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

CARD

CARD

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To insert a memory card To eject a memory card

1

Turn the camcorder off.

2

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

3

Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.

• Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the terminal portion of the card is facing up.

4

Close the cover.

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Turn the camcorder off.

Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

Gently push the memory card to eject it.

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Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover.

• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [ Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.

• Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.

• If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it is on, the camcorder turns off.

Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.

Card compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.

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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD

(NOT SUPPLIED)

Compatible memory cards

• You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder.

We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB.

• MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.

• Compatible memory card capacity:

- SD: 1GB~2GB

- SDHC: 4GB~32GB

- SDXC: ~up to 64GB

• When you use unauthorized memory cards, the camcorder can not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.

• The memory cards released after this camcorder was released may not be compatible with the camcorder.

• To ensure stable recording and playback, use 6MB/s (Class 6) or higher memory cards.

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical writeprotection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch up in the direction of the terminals. To set write protection, move the switch down.

• SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacities than SD memory cards.

• SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.

Usable memory card

Terminals

Protection tab

SD

(1GB~2GB)

SDHC

(4GB~32GB)

SDXC

(Up to 64GB)

Using the memory card adaptor

To use a micro memory card with a computer or a card reader you must attach it to or insert it into an adaptor.

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Handling a memory card

• Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC.

• Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss.

• If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.

• The memory card does not support any data recovery mode.

Therefore, care should be taken to prevent the memory card from being damaged while recording.

• Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without re-formatting may cause trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by improper formatting.

• You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize, or cards with data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card. Erased data cannot be recovered.

• A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.

• Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals.

Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.

• Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card.

• Do not use a damaged memory card.

• Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it.

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The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!

The data storage speed of cards may differ, depending on the manufacturer and production system.

• SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.

• MLC (multi level cell) system: only lower write speed is supported.

For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports a faster write speed.

Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may cause difficulties when storing.

You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low speed card, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning:

Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.

If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the value you set.

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The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the camcorder uses.

• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus.

• We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.

• After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY

Recordable time available for video

Resolution

1280X720/30p

720X480/60p (16:9)

720X480/60p (4:3)

Storage media capacity

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

13 27 55 110 220 440 890

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55

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110

110

220

220

440

440

890

890

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

Recordable number of photos

Resolution

1696x954 (16:9)

1280x720 (16:9)

1600x1200 (4:3)

800x600 (4:3)

Storage media capacity

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

1,650 3,290 6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

2,270 4,550 9,160 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

1,520 3,030 6,110 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

2,990 5,970 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

1GB

≒

1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.

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• Your recordable time and capacity and recordable number of photos may differ from the figures in the tables depending on your subject and actual recording conditions.

• The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.

• Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer.

• The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image.

Accordingly, the recording time may vary.

• Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.

• The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings.

• A memory card that is used to store a video can have un-writable areas, which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space.

• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.

• The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999, respectively.

• Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos you record when you set video resolution to 720X480/60p (4:3) .

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb.

If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.

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ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.

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Open the LCD screen with your finger.

• The screen opens up to 90°.

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Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

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You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to

90° backwards. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a horizontally flipped image.

• Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

• To adjust the LCD brightness, see page 77.