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Samsung DIGIMAX 401 User Manual

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1. 26 mRecording a voice memo ees eee e26 Getting to know your camera e teese DOWN button gt eee eee cee eee cet cee se eeeeee eee 26 FLASH LEFT button seere eer eetset eee 27 eSelf timer Right Dutton seses eee 28 e butoi Ree Ce ee ee A FOCUS lever eesse set sse cee ane setes eee MENU OK button e e t cee cee eseese eee 32 l CD b tton 2e8se te eesieevweoriadsa iiser Manufacturer s contents eese 10 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera ADOU the icons es seecee cesses eeteeeeeeseeceees e Danger Waning ecese pea siegecewaes ss pCa 44 eee ieee An FCC warning ON ND Da O This digital camera can be used for e ldentification of features seeeee eT Seng S eiee a E Front amp TOD ereen ere eee ere crn eee eet eee ceed How to use the MENU es eee eee eee eee eee see 4 m Back amp Bottom eee cee eee cee cee cee esed Size eee it E a ND m Side 5 function button eee eee eee eee ven eee dD Quality seere cee ereet set ere cee ent eee cee ses eee e35 m Mode 6 cl eee creer eee errr Penne 12 Metering saseta aa Connecting to a Power Source 14 SharpnesS eetset eee ere cess eee eretet e37 m Using the AC power adapter SAC 32 15 White balance eee eee eee eee eee eee eee oe BB m Using the batteries eee eee 16 OAC reise aaa a lnstructions on how to use the memory card 17 Photo Frame s eevee see cec ces cece eee
2. Se m gt A i tO oe e Fe Ss E Dbam a ei a a a P Eea lF E I ME oa I F m me Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver Found New Hardware Wizard may not open wr jim i l ie cme After the Found New Hardware Wizard J E m aaa mm Pa a window opens a window asking you to select na a a driver file may appear In this case specify amer the CAWINDOWSIINF folder for Windows 98 g and 98 SE If you can t find the INF folder check the Show all files button in Window s a or J Explorer View Folder option View Li aa When connecting the camera to your PC it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter Before connecting the camera to the PC you should first install the camera driver After installing the camera driver you have to restart your PC f you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver the Found New Hardware Wizard will open In this case cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and disconnect the camera Install the camera driver and connect the camera to the PC again p 77 Should the computer not find the camera driver after installation please try one or more of the following measures 1 Delete the camera driver p 86 and re install the driver 2 Refer to FAQ p 93 94 to check for a possible solution to the problem 3 If your PC s central processi
3. Identification of features Front amp Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Microphone Flash USB connection inal Self timer ome lamp VIDEO connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Focus lever Back amp Bottom Mode dial WIDE THUMBNAIL button Camera status lamp TELE Digital zoom button Viewfinder 5 function LCD monitor button amp DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button LCD button When using the digital zoom to take a picture the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The picture will be taken in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor 11 Identification of features Side 5 function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo UP button FLASH SELF TIMER Memory LEFT RIGHT button card slot button MENU OK Battery button chamber Play amp Pause DOWN button Mode dial m You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera This digital camera has 6 recording modes These are listed below Still image mode Two types of focus modes allow users to shoot still images from 0 19 m to infinity Their focus ranges are as follows Macro mode amp 0 19 0 21m Normal mode 4 1 0m infinity This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use 12 Identification
4. Right button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the sub tab m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the RIGHT button operates as the Self timer button This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image Self timer Types by Available Mode pee Camera mode O x x px of of oO Self timer Right button Selecting the self timer 1 Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a recording mode other than Voice Recording mode 2 Press the SELF TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor A 10 second 2 second or Double self timer icon appears on the LCD monitor In Movie Clip mode only the 10 second self timer will work e 10SEC self timer Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken e 2SEC self timer sy Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken e Double self timer amp A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken When using the flash the 2 second self timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time 3 When you press the SHUTTER button the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed INFORMATION l The default is OFF When taking a pictur
5. 46 Play amp Pause camp Down button m In Play mode the play amp pause down button works as follows If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu or to move down the sub menu cursor If a movie clip is playing In Stop mode Plays a movie clip During playback Temporarily stops playback In Pause mode Resumes playback LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button m LEFT RIGHT MENU OK buttons activate the following LEFT button While the menu is showing press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor RIGHT button While the menu is showing press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor MENU button When you press the MENU button the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button 47 LCD IOl button m The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY gt mode will change the display as shown below Image amp Icons Image amp Information Image amp Icons Pressing the ied ai e LCD button
6. A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9 1 10 2 m Digimax Viewer This is a program for viewing stored images You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor You can also copy move or delete the images and enlarge downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows m Photolmpression Image editing program You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera This software is only compatible with Windows INFORMATION Be sure to check the system requirements page 75 before installing the driver You should allow 5 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer If the frame does not show run the Windows Explorer and select Samsung exe in the CD ROM Drive root directory 76 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC install the application software first After this has been done the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software Before installing the application software disconnect the USB connection You can visit the Samsung web site through the internet http Wwww samsungcamera com English http www samsung
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8. 4 Select a sub menu and then press the OK button The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear 34 Size m You can select the image size appropriate for your application You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes 2304 2048 1600 1024 640 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 The higher the resolution the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images ct require more memory than lower resolution images SIZE 1600X1200 1024X768 2304X1728 2048X1536 STILL IMAGE mode Quality m You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images The higher the compression ratio the lower the picture quality You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes Mode STILL IMAGE mode Icon Hi te a Sub menu FINE NORMAL File Format jpeg jpeg QUALITY S FINE FINE NORMAL STILL IMAGE mode 35 Quality Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card Shooting Time When using a 16MB internal memory based on Samsung s own testing These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter STILL IMAGE mode Quality Size S FINE NORMAL INFORMATION S FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting Choose the setting app
9. Pressing the enlargement T te button Q r Highlighted image Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode 44 Thumbnail f 3 Enlargement Q button Image enlargement 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button 3 Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor If the image is not an enlarged view the indicator will not be displayed You can also check the area of enlargement Movie clips and WAV files can t be enlarged If an image is enlarged a loss of quality may occur Digital zoom magnifications are as follows 2304 8x 2048 5x 1600 3x 1024 2x and 640 2x Trimming You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the 7 gt enlargement button we TRIMMING 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing TRUM the 5 function button CAINGEIES 3 Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside 4 Press the OK button to save the trimmed image with a new file name The trimmed image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press
10. There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under Universal Serial Bus controllers In addition double click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states This device is working properly lf the Device Status says the device is not working properly click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver or Reinstall Driver When all the conditions mentioned above are met the computer can support the USB interface When using the USB hub There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible Wherever possible connect the camera to the PC directly Are other USB cables connected to the PC The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable In this case disconnect the other USB cable and connect only one USB cable to the camera When I open the Device Manager by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark beside them or devices with an exclamation mark beside them Right click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark and select Remove Restart the PC and connect the camera the again For Windows 98 PC remove the camera driver also restart the PC and then reinstall
11. Viewing images on a TV refer to page 64 Printing images using a dedicated printer DPOF compatible printer or DPOF equipped photo lab refer to page 54 Taking a picture Downloading image files from refer to page 21 camera to computer refer to page 84 Editing images on a PC refer to page 90 8 This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo aloum Taking a favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it Recording your voice Recording a movie clip refer to page 22 refer to page 22 You can even create your own unique gift wrap Inserting images directly into any paper by using your digital images electronic document 9 Manufacturer s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product marked contents are optional 2 AA Alkaline Digital Camera Pouch VIDEO cable Batteries B eS USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty aa SAMSUNG INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE INTERNATIONALES SAMSUNG GARANTIEZERTIFIKAT CARTE DE GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE SAMSUNG CERTIFICADO DE GARANTIA INTERNACIONAL DE SAMSUNG INNSINVS SD memory card AC adapter SAC 32 DC 3 3V Software CD Li Digimax Battery l Pack SBP 1303 KIT Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC cord oa 061 dds EERIE Ls g amp 3 D xX w a 8 lt S p CHARGE
12. information plays back Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at an increasing number of photo laboratories m This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card m This function is not available for Movie clips m The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card Specifying the Number of Prints 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button on and select DPOF 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu and then press the OK button A window where you can set the number of prints will open If ONE PIC is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button You can use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the number of prints for the previous or the next picture Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Play mode If ALL PICS is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button The PLEASE WAIT message will be displayed and the Play mode screen will appear PMOVE PIC lt gt 4 Once the DPOF setting is finished the number of prints will be displayed at the left side of the LCD monitor The number of prints that can be set is between 0 and 30 lf you select O zero you can t print an image 94 Rotating an image m You can rotate the stored images by 90 180 or 270 degrees 1 Pr
13. Press the play mode button again to switch to the Recording mode m You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor Playing back a still image 1 Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button Gd 2 The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button lt Press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT button to T play back the images quickly INFORMATION The LCD monitor will remain in operation until the camera is switched off in PLAY mode 42 Starting play mode m Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1 2 are the same as those to play back a still image 3 Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play anion back by using the LEFT RIGHT button If you select a movie clip the movie clip indicator 9 will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the play amp pause button to play back a movie clip file To pause a movie clip file while playing it back press the play amp pause button again Press the play amp pause button and the movie clip file will restart To stop playback of the movie clip press the menu iol 0 ny AA m Playing back a recorded voice In order to play back voice files recorded with the camera E n the camera must be connected to your PC See p 83 BA E ME iia E Your PC must have a sound card
14. Quick View before capturing an image you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the Q VIEW setup Quick view is possible only with still images Setting Quick View 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the Q VIEW menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button OFF The quick view function can t be activated 1 3SEC The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Initialization RESET ALL m All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values However values for DATE TIME LANGUAGE and VIDEO OUT will not be changed Initializing the Camera 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab TE SETUP 3 Select the RESET menu by pressing the UP DOWN QVIEW NO button and press the RIGHT button RESET YES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If NO is selected Settings will not be restored to their defaults If YES is selected All settings will be restored to their defaults 5 Press the menu button twice and
15. and speakers installed i Please be sure to install the camera driver before connecting the camera to your PC S 1 Connect the camera to your PC jr 2 Open Windows Explorer and open the DICM 100SSCAM folder of the Removable Drive 3 Select a voice file wav 4 Right click and select Copy 5 Select the folder on your PC to which you want to save the file right click and select Paste 6 Click on the file you just saved The player will appear on the left side of the Explorer window 7 Click on the Play button to play back the voice file The method of playing back voice memos added to still images is the same as the method of playing back voice files EE nf DE E L i ia a nfm i Play Button 43 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera E In Play mode you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions Thumbnail fa Enlargement Q button You can view multiple pictures or enlarge a selected picture Thumbnail display 1 While an image is displayed full screen press the thumbnail button 2 The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected 3 Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image 4 To view an image separately press the enlargement button Q 100 0009 Pressing the thumbnail EE T n button Fal at
16. ar errr Co Image amp Icons Image amp Information Pressing the LCD button Delete 47 button m This deletes images stored on the memory card Deleting Images in Play Mode 1 Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button and press the DELETE i button 2 Amessage will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button to delete the image Press the LEFT button to cancel the deletion Se eo Br ANGEL INFORMATION l Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep 48 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor m PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor In the PLAY mode pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows To capture an image after setting up the play menu press the play mode button OFF ON 1 2 10SEC REPEAT OFF UNLOCK ONE PIC LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK ALL PICS LOCK NO DEL ALL ONE PIC COPY TO CARD ALL PICS ONE PIC 0 30 PRINTS ALL PICS 0 30 PRINTS OFF ROTATE ROTATE ON SET 2048X1536 1600X1200 RESIZE 1024X768 640X480 S IMAGE x Menus are subject to change without prior notice 49 Starting the slide show E Images can be displaye
17. connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable 2 Click Removable Disk under My computer or Windows Explorer 3 Image files stored in the Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM can be transferred to the PC INFORMATION Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The Removable Disk indicator will not show when the camera power is off or the USB cable is removed We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection When uploading images from the PC to the camera ensure that the uploaded file names are not the same as those already stored on the memory When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable Disk the FILE ERROR message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode The camera status lamp will blink when a file is transferred copy or deletion between the PC and the camera Do not remove the USB cable until the lamp stops blinking To remove the USB cable in Windows 2000 ME XP use the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 87 Removing the removable disk m Windows 98SE 1 Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the camera status lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp illuminates 2 Unplug the USB cable m Windows 2000 ME XP The illustrations may be different
18. from the real display in accordance with the Windows O S 1 Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the camera status lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp illuminates 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the Stop button 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will open Select the SAMSUNG DIGIMAX 401 USB Device and click the OK button 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware window will open Click the OK button 88 Double click a i T E a ee pe eee oe ee ey ee ol a a oe ae zm p commen eE ae m e m a g Click NE B Ss GE eea ee ed lin rererere n emer Cees E r DES i n E OE E M E a L cy me e eo nemrem Click Hi Tl oOo i Lie 8 E L E LS Be B s e a yp Click Removing the removable disk 6 A Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open Click the Close button and the removable disk will be removed safely a l ee es ee ees E Yee ee a Se ee salomm B ESN 7 Unplug the USB cable bemi i o a ba a Click Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1 A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver 2 Check the MAC OS You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start up This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9 1 10 2 3 Connect the camera
19. of features Voice recording mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Max 1 hour Voice recording file type wav A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Image size 320X240 Movie clip file type avi This mode allows users to add frame like borders to a still image and save it 9 types of frames are available This mode is ideal for night photography or when the subject is being shot against a dark background The meaning of the camera operation mode icons used in this manual are as follows Icon Mode dial Camera working mode Mode dial Camera working mode Still image mode MySET mode ao Voice recording mode ri Movie clip mode Photo Frame mode a Night scene mode Play mode 13 Identification of features m Camera status lamp Status Camera Status Blinking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected On Blinking slowly Flash recharging Image processing compression decompression Blinking fast USB busy m Self timer lamp Based on 10 second Self timer see p 28 Status Camera Status ae For the first seven seconds the LED blinks at 1second intervals inkin For the final three seconds the LED blinks quickly at 0 5 second intervals Bli
20. than 0 19m or farther than 0 21m Keep the distance between 0 19m 0 21m in Macro focus mode In Normal focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer than 1m Keep the distance between 1m Infinity in Normal focus mode 23 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera m The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons POWER button Used for turning the camera s power on off f there is no operation during the specified time the camera s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING STILL IMAGE VOICE RECORDING MOVIE CLIP mode In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a f movie clip Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again WIDE TELE button Used for digital zooming in out When you press the zoom W T button the zoom bar will display in the upper and center part of the LCD monitor 24 WIDE TELE button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE Pressing the zoom button T activates the digital zoom software Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required setting Once the maximum digital zoom 4X is achieved pressing the zoom button T w
21. the camera driver Double click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark click the Driver tab and click Update Driver or Reinstall Driver If a message appears asking you to specify the location where the appropriate driver for the device is specify the C Windows int or C Windows inf other folder where C is the drive letter of the hard disk where the operating system is installed MEMO 95 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD OPTICS amp DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145 3 SANGDAEWON 1 DONG JUNGWON GU SUNGNAM CITY KYUNGKI DO KOREA 462 121 TEL 82 31 740 8086 8088 8090 8092 8099 FAX 82 31 740 8398 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE SECAUCUS NJO7094 U S A TEL 1 201 902 0347 FAX 1 201 902 9342 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 18600 BROADWICK ST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CA 90220 U S A TEL 1 310 537 7000 FAX 1 310 537 1566 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS UK TEL 44 0 1932 455300 FAX 44 0 1932 455325 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS GMBH AM KRONBERGER HANG 6 D 65824 SCHWALBACH TS GERMANY TEL 49 6196 66 53 03 FAX 49 6196 66 53 66 SAMSUNG FRANCE S A S BP 51 TOUR MAINE MONTPARNASSE 33 AV DU MAINE 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE HOTLINE PHOTO NUMERIQUE 00 800 22 26 37 27 Numero Vert Appel Gratuit TEL 33 1 4279 2282 5 FAX
22. the menu will disappear 65 Latest m The most recent changes made to the camera setting values since LATEST has been set to YES will be maintained The changed setting values are maintained even after the camera is turned off and then back on Saving Camera Functions 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode or MySET mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the LATEST menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If NO is selected The changed camera functions will not be saved If YES is selected The changed camera functions will be saved 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear The menus to which the changed values are saved regardless of the Latest function are as follows SIZE QUALITY PHOTO FRAME all SETUP menus and all MyCAM menus When the LATEST is YES the menus to which the changed values are always saved are as follows FLASH METERING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SHARPNESS EFFECT and WHITE BALANCE Setting up the MYCAM menu m You can set up a start up sound or start up image Every camera working mode with the exception of Voice recording mode has the MYCAM menu S BEEP IMAGE1 S IMAGE IMAGE2 66 Start up sound m You can set the startup sound at power on Settin
23. to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on 4 A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC l 1 Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed 2 Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC INFORMATION f you use Mac OS 10 0 or later you may experience an error occurring when you transfer files from the PC to the camera 89 Using Photolmpression With Photolmpression you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera This software is only available in Windows version To start the program click Start Programs ArcSoft Photolmpression 4 Photolmpression4 The following screen will appear Help Button Command Button f Tool Bar pute You can use Photolmpression to perform the following tasks m Command Button Description Imports a picture from an album a source folder or the camera scanner or captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor Selects Cut Resize Edit Image Insert Text Enhance Picture Insert Effects or Layer Performs Insert Frame Insert Borders Insert Calendar Insert Greeting Cards Insert Template or Connect with Other Software Saves the edited picture and sends an e mail or uses it as the background image Outputs the edited picture according to your preferences 90 Us
24. want to add the program icons to a different folder choose another folder and l then click Next gt button Click _ __ lt en 78 Setting up the application software 7 Digimax Viewer Installation is completed Click the Finish button to install Photoimpression The computer will not restart even if Yes want to restart my computer now is selected The frame 7 may not appear according to the system requirements 8 The Photolmpression installation window will be displayed as shown alongside Click the OK button INFORMATION Click eee Eg een mi Click a time f you click Cancel in Step 8 the Photolmpression installation will be canceled and the Restart Computer window will appear 9 A Welcome window will be displayed Click the Next gt button 10 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click Yes the window will then move to the next step If you disagree click No and the installation program will be canceled p bony a plas Bo Lira a if ee eomcciig cnn mcm omc m om cm T em o Se e a n n a T eee ee ee Ctik SSS 79 Setting up the application software 11 A destination selection window will open Click Next gt To copy to the files to another folder click Browse and choose a folder you want 12 The Select Components window will appe
25. 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Time Setup m You can change the time that will be displayed on the captured images Setting the Time 1 In a mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select TIME and then press the RIGHT button 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the hour minute LEFT button Moves the cursor to the TIME main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the time setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 62 Imprinting date recording m There is an option to include DATE TIME on still images Date Imprinting 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SEL DATE OFF 3 Select the IMPRINT menu by pressing the UP DOWN TIME DATE button and press the RIGHT button IMPRINT DATE amp TIME 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type and then press the OK button OFF The DATE amp TIME will not be imprinted on the image file DATE Only the DATE will be imprinted on
26. Case 2 USB Driver is not installed correctly Install the USB Driver correctly Refer to page 77 Case 3 The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification Use a USB cable with the correct specification Case 4 The camera is not recognized by your PC Sometimes the camera may appear under Unknown Devices in Device Manager Install the camera driver correctly Turn off the camera remove the USB cable plug in the USB cable again and then turn on the camera Case 5 There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again Transfer the file again Case 6 How do know my computer supports a USB Interface Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard Check the OS version A USB Interface is available in Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Check Universal Serial Bus controllers in Device Manager Do the following to check Universal Serial Bus controllers Win 98 ME Trace Start Settings Control Panel System Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers Win 2K Trace Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers 93 FAQ Case 7 Case 8 Case 9 94 Win XP Trace Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers
27. D LOCKED e There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image e When taking pictures in dark places e The memory card is locked e Insert anew CARD or delete stored images to free up some memory Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode e Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card p 18 NO IMAGE There are no images stored on the internal memory or the CARD e Take images e Insert a memory card that is holding some images CARD ERROR MEMORY ERROR Memory card error Internal memory error Insert a new card or format the memory e Format the memory with the memory card removed A battery indicator blinks Camera shake warming indicator 70 There is low battery capacity The flash mode is set to flash off Insert fresh batteries Disengage the FLASH OFF mode For ordinary shots Use a tripod For taking shots in more unusual circumstances museum art center Before contacting a service center Please check the following The camera doesn t switch on The camera power Ceases whilst in use Batteries drain quickly Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is low battery capacity An AC Power Adapter is not connected The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically The Adapter plug is not connected securely The Camera is being use
28. ILE RESET 3 Select the FILE menu by pressing the UP DOWN PWR OFF SERIES button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button RESET After using the reset function the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a new memory card SERIES New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence even when a new memory card is used or after formatting or after deleting all pictures 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 58 File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM and the first file name is S4010001 File names are assigned sequentially from S4010001 S4010002 84019999 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows 1OOSSCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File systems format Auto power off m This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage Setting Power Off 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press ear Ea Sara Capen we the MENU button S GED amp 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the PWR OFF menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired su
29. SAMSUNG DIGITal everyone s invitedm ENGLISH SAMSUNG CAMERA User s Manual Digimax 401 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera This manual will guide you through using the camera including capturing images downloading images and using the application software Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera Instructions m Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera s power Check Removable Disk Before connecting the camera to a PC via the USB cable you will need to set up the camera driver Install the camera driver that is contained in the ApplicatiomS WV CD ROM p 77 Take a picture p 21 Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC s USB port and the camera s USB connection terminal p 83 Check the camera s power If the power is turned off press the camera button to power it on p 24 Open Window s EXPLORER and search for Removable Disk p 84 f you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC the images could be damaged When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader 2 Contents READY Voice memo UP button
30. WAV 2304 2304x1728 pixels 2048 X 1536 pixels Image Size 1600 1600x1200 pixels 1024 1024x768 pixels 640 640x480 pixels 2304 Super fine 9 Fine 19 Normal 29 2048 Super fine 11 Fine 23 Normal 35 1600 Super fine 18 Fine 35 Normal 55 1024 Super fine 39 Fine 76 Normal 106 640 Super fine 84 Fine 170 Normal 213 File Format Storage Capacity 16MB These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Type Single image Thumbnails Slide show Movie Clip Image Pla Editing Trimming Rotating Resizing Digital output connector USB 1 1 Interface Video output NTSC PAL User selectable DC power input connector 3 3V Primary battery 2 x AA alkaline Lithium Ni Mn Ni Zn 1 x CR V3 Rechargeable battery 2 x AA Ni MH Ni Cd 1 x l Pack SBP 1303 Adapter SAC 32 DC 3 3V 2 0A Power Source Included battery may vary depending on sales region Dimensions WxHxD 98 x 51 x 38mm X Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 74 Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera In the
31. a doctor immediately e There is the possibility of injury from the camera s moving parts m Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction Should this be the case allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool m Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries This may cause an explosion m Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as a sealed vehicle direct sunlight orother places of extreme variances in temperature Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire m When in use do not cover the camera of AC Power Adapter This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area 6 Caution m Leaking overheating or burst batteries could result in fire or injury e Use batteries with the correct specification forthe camera e Do not short circuit heat or dispose of batteries in fire e Do not insert the batteries with thereverse polarities m Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably damage the camera s components E Do not fire the flash while it is in Contact with hands or objects Do not touch the flash after using it continuously It may cause burns m Do not move the cam
32. ar Click Next gt button 13 A window will open asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added Click Next gt button If you want to add the program icons to a different folder choose another folder and then click Next gt button 14 Installation is complete Click the Finish button 80 SEE Fast a _ Click lt lt lt lt lt lt lt see i Click eel eel m daroa Click _ ey ra Setting up the application software Digimax 40 15 To apply changes you must restart the computer Select Yes want to restart my computer now and then click OK A window will be displayed as shown alongside at the step 14 according to the system requirement Click the Finish button to restart the computer Click a i e 16 After restarting the computer connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable 17 Turn the camera power on Found New Hardware Wizard will open and the computer will recognize the camera x If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP an image viewer program will open If the image viewer program opens the camera driver was setup successfully 18 If you can see Removable Disk under My computer the camera driver installation was successful Now you can transfer image files from the camera to PC via the USB cable
33. b menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button Selecting CANCEL The power off function will not operate If 1 10 MIN is selected The camera will automatically switch off after the set time period of non use 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again the power off setting will be preserved Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode slide show playing back a movie clip SETUP 7 gPWROFF SET OK BACK 99 Language m There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again the language setting will be preserved Setting Language 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP 3 Select the LANGUAGE menu by pressing the UP PWR OFF ENGLISH DOWN button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE V 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button LANGUAGE sub menu English Korean French German Spanish Italian T Chinese S Chinese 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Formatting a memory card l m This is used for formatting the memory card If you run FORMAT on the memory card al
34. camera co kr Korean 1 Click the Install menu in the Autorun frame The Digimax 401 camera driver is installed automatically a guerra a aul Click Sees ar ror em ces ee ed ee Digimax IHH ec 2 Installation is complete A window for which you can select application software will be displayed Select the application program and click the Install button Refer to page 76 for more information daaa about the application program Click ___ _____ gt INFORMATION f you select Cancel at the step 2 the application program installation will be cancelled 77 Setting up the application software 3 Install Digimax Viewer Click Next gt button Click _ INFORMATION f you select Cancel at step 3 a window for installing Photolmpression will be displayed 4 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click ie Yes the window will then move to the aaraa ETSI next step If you disagree click No and mer ee pee the installation program will be canceled AEE EEE Ci ck E 5 A destination selection window will open eE Click Next gt To copy to the files to OOO another folder click Browse R and choose a folder you want 6 A window will open asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be el added Click Next gt button If you
35. camera will not be used for long periods Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera We recommend high capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power Low temperatures below 0 C can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures Do not use old and new batteries at the same time During extended use of the camera the camera body may become warm This is perfectly normal Using the AC power adapter SAC 32 lf you have access to a mains supply using an AC Adapter 3 3V 2 0A allows the camera to be used for long periods of time Plug the adapter into the connection point DC IN 3 3V on the camera Remove the batteries from the camera when using an AC adapter DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply As with all mains powered devices safety is important Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials Please ensure that you use an AC adapter 3 3V 2 0A with the correct specification for the camera Failure to do so may affect your warranty 15 Connecting to a Power Source If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarit
36. cording mode lf the memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card lf the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory m Recording a still image 1 Insert the batteries p 16 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity 2 Insert the memory card p 19 As this camera has a 16MB internal memory you do not need to insert the memory card If the memory card is not inserted an image will be stored in the internal memory To expand memory capacity insert a memory card If the memory card is inserted an image will be stored on the memory card 3 Close the memory card cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera If the date time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect reset the date time before taking a picture p 62 5 Select the STILL IMAGE 0 mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor STILL IMAGE mode 7 Press the shutter button to capture an image 21 Starting the recording mode m Using MySET Mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use Steps 1 through 4 are the same as for shooting still images 5 Rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode my 6 You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons
37. d continuously at pre set intervals You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor p 64 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SLIDE menu tab 3 Press the DOWN button 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the RIGHT button Slide Show Display Interval OFF 1 10SEC 5 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the Repeat Slide Show menu ON Even once a cycle from the first image to the ea Boe gt SLIDE REPEAT TADO last image is completed the slide show will SLIDE continue to repeat itself REPEAT OFF If a cycle is completed the slide show will stop 2 SEC ON OFF automatically 6 Press the OK button and the slide show will start To pause the slide show press the play amp pause button To start the slide show again press the play amp pause button again Press the menu button again and the slide show will stop INFORMATION l The loading time depends on the image size and quality The slide show will start from an image that was displayed on the LCD monitor The auto power off function can t be activated While the slide show is playing only the first frame of an AVI file is displayed 50 Protecting images m This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased LOCK It also unprotects images that have been prev
38. d in low temperatures Mixing old and new batteries or battery types There is insufficient memory capacity The memory card has not been formatted The memory card is exhausted The camera s power is off The batteries are exhausted The memory card is locked Insert fresh batteries Connect an AC Power Adapter Insert fresh batteries Slide the power switch to reactivate camera Remove and re insert the plug Keep the camera in warm conditions i e inside a coat or jacket and only remove tt in order to take images Insert fresh batteries all of which should be of the same type After turning the camera off insert a new memory card or delete unnecessary image files Format the memory card Insert a new memory card Turn the camera power on Insert fresh batteries Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card The images are unclear The flash does not fire Incorrect date and time is displayed An Incorrect focus mode is selected FLASH OFF mode has been selected The date and time have been set incorrectly Select a correct focus mode related to the distance Disengage FLASH OFF mode Reset the date and time correctly p 62 71 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy The camera buttons do not operate Acard error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera Co
39. d on the memory card 4 Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored In the middle of the sound recording pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound The voice memo function will operate only once and then it will automatically be cancelled Down button m While the menu is showing press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a submenu or to move down the submenu cursor m Unless the menu is showing the DOWN button will not work in a Recording mode 26 FLASH 4 LEFT button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing jm the LEFT lt button makes the cursor shift to the left tab oe m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the ne LEFT lt button operates as the FLASH 4 button be Ee a Selecting the flash mode al 4 1 Rotate the mode dial to select the STILL IMAGE mode Selecting the Auto flash 2 Press the Flash 4 button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor 3 A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor Use the correct flash to suit the environment Flash range Focus type Flash range Normal 1 0m 3 0m Macro 0 2m INFORMATION Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries Under normal o
40. d press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the RESIZE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN i button and press the OK button RESIZE 204 8X15 36 RESIZE table 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 S IMAGE O O O O X X X X O O O X O O X X O X X X INFORMATION A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image but not vice versa Only JPEG files can be resized AVI and WAV files cannot be resized f the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image a CARD FULL message will display on the LCD monitor and the resized image will not be stored 56 Setup menu E In this mode you can set up basic settings You can use the setup menu in all camera modes except Voice Recording mode The items indicated by are default settings SERIES A PWR OFF CANCEL 1 10MIN Y ENGLISH KOREAN FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH ITALIAN S CHINESE T CHINESE NO YES YY MM DD MM DD YY DD MM YY LANGUAGE FORMAT A 2004 04 01 Vv IMPRINT DATE amp TIME 97 Setup menu ee eee p 63 p 64 File name m This function allows the user to select the file naming format Assigning File Names 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP tab SETUP TON l F
41. e UP DOWN button and press the OK button Selecting NO The display returns to the initial menu Selecting YES When you press the OK button a PLEASE WAIT message will display while all the unprotected images are deleted 4 Press the menu button and the menu will disappear If there aren t protected images all the images are deleted and a NO IMAGE message will display Press the play mode button or rotate the Mode dial to clear the message INFORMATION l Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place The startup image is stored in the camera s system i e not on the internal memory or memory card and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory 92 Copy to card m This enables you to copy image files to the memory card Copy to card 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Select the COPY TO CARD menu tab by pressing the lt CS b LEFT RIGHT button 3 Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN COPY TO CARD button and press the OK button If ONE PIC is selected A window where you can choose the image s to be copied will open Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the image s you want to copy and then press the OK button A V mark will appear in the image s to be copied Press the button The PLEASE WAIT message wil
42. e focus range is 1 0m infinity No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 1 0m infinity 31 MENU OK button E f the menu is displayed use the 5 Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted E f the menu is not displayed press the MENU OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor Press the button again to return to the previous state Pressing J the MENU button SIZE 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200 lt 1024X768 SEY LAA f Menu off Menu on LCD button m You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor Each time you press the LCD button in a recording mode except Voice Recording mode the LCD monitor display changes as follows oaia Pressing the a ax LCD button i gt Image amp full information lmage amp basic information LCD off Pressing the LCD button 32 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings m You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions INFORMATION i The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances When another button is being operated While image data is being processed when the camera status lamp next to th
43. e using the self timer the self timer lamp works as follows 10 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 1 second intervals for the first 7 seconds It blinks at 0 5 second intervals for the remaining 3 seconds 2 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 0 5 second intervals for 2 seconds f you operate the Power button Mode dial and Self timer button during the self timer operation the self timer function is cancelled Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking 29 button m You can use the button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation m Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions You can also select the exposure value by using the button In Still image MySET and Photo Frame mode the exposure compensation can be adjusted between 2 0EV and 2 0EV at 0 5EV increment and in Night Scene mode you can set the Longtime shutter Compensating Exposure 1 When you press the button the exposure compensation menu bar and the exposure compensation icon PZ will appear as shown 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor AEv 3 Press the button again The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close If you change the exposure value the exposure indicator PZ will be displayed on the bottom
44. e viewfinder illuminates When there is no battery capacity When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor it is not possible to operate the shutter button i e capture an image To capture an image simply cancel the menu display by pressing the MENU button m The following functions are available depending on the mode you have selected The items indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode 2304X1728 2048X1536 SIZE 1600X1200 fo C2 1024X768 S FINE B QUALITY FINE NORMAL MULTI METERING SPOT SOFT NORMAL VIVID B amp W EFFECT NORMAL SEPIA 33 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT W BALANCE M TUNGSTEN SUNSET 2 C2 CUSTOM P FRAME FRAME 1 9 How to use the menu l 1 Turn on the camera and press the MENU button A menu for each camera mode appears However there is no menu for Voice Recording mode 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus Press the LEFT or 5 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button a A RIGHT button Se 2304X1728 A H es E 1024X768 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu Press the UP or Press the UP or DOWN button DOWN button 2304X1728 2304X1728 2304 A 2304X1728 aona res a a 5 IE 1024X768 1024X768 1024 1024X768
45. ect FAT file format type and click the Start button Setting up the Date type m You can set up the date type Selecting Date Format 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab ANGUAGE a YYMVDD 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select D TYPE and FORMAT MM DD YY then press the RIGHT button D TYPE DD MMYY 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date format and then press the OK button The following date formats are available year month day month day year day month year 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 61 Date Setup m You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images Setting the Date 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab Saat R 3 Select the DATE menu by pressing the UP DOWN D TYPE 2004 04 01 button and press the RIGHT button DATE v 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the year month day LEFT button Moves the cursor to the DATE main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value
46. eeeens eG m Maintenance of the memory card 17 m Preserving the memory card data 17 PLAY elnserting the memory Card 19 Removing the memory card 19 LCD monitor indicator seese eee eee eee ee Starting play mode eseese eese eee eee ee RECORDING j mPlaying back a still image eee e42 mPlaying back a movie clip e eee 43 LCD monitor indicator reeet e20 mPlaying back a recorded voice 43 Starting the recording mode sses 21 Using the camera buttons to adjust the e Using the camera buttons to adjust the Camera 2 eee eee cee cee ere eer cen ees eer ees serene ens e 44 camera eean ea coord Thumbnail Enlargement button 44 m POWER button esee sseess seters etorr ene erroe 24 Voice memo Up button eese se eG m SHUTTER button eeseeereereerterrsre ere eer e24 Play amp Pause Down button 47 WIDE TELE Dutton e eee eee eee eee eee ee 24 LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button 47 3 Contents SULCOD DUO coreene ar arae Warning indicator e eee eee ee eee 70 Delete button e see eee ereere ereere ereet ee AG Before contacting a service center 71 Setting up the play back function using the Specifications server ere ereere ereere eetere ee ZY LOD egos eer eyo Starting the slide SHOW eetset BD SOFTWARE Protecting images sree eee e51 Deleting all images eee eee eee e52 Software Notes eseese eee eee e
47. emory card into the card slot until you hear a click 3 To close push the card cover until you hear a click If the memory card does not slide in smoothly do not attempt to insert it by force Check the direction of insertion and then insert it correctly INFORMATION Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round Doing so may damage the memory card slot Removing the memory card _h Turn the power off using the power button Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release 2 Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover 19 LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections 8 Image amp Full Status Battery p 16 Recording mode ep p 12 13 Camera shake warning Flash 3 p 28 Self timer yg p 29 Voice memo Macro p 31 Metering a 6 p 36 37 Time 01 00 PM Date 2004 04 01 p 62 Exposure compensation 2 0 EV 0 0 EV 2 0 EV E 30 White Balance AWB se EAN a Card Inserted indicator oO O nN oO oO AJ Wy PM TeS LCD monitor indicator Sharpness Ao k Image quality os Image size 2304 2048 1600 1024 640 Number of available shots remaining 54 Remaining time Movie clip Voice recording 02 00 00 05 00 Digital Zoom rate X4 0 Digital zoom Starting the re
48. environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields e g near loud speakers or TV receivers Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid Should this happen clean the memory card with a soft cloth Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use During and after periods of extended use you may notice that the memory card is warm This is perfectly normal Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera or memory card reader Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader Preserving the memory card data f the memory card is subjected to any of the following the recorded data may become corrupted When the memory card is used incorrectly If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording deleting formatting or reading Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back up e g floppy disks hard disks CD etc f there is insufficient memory available If you press the shutter button for the shot a CARD FULL message will appear and the camera will not operate To optimize the amount of memory in the camera replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory 17 Instructions on how to use the memory ca
49. er than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the VIDEO menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button VIDEO sub menu NTSC PAL 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING PLAY mode you can T a view the stored still images or movie ANI clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the VIDEO cable When the camera is connected to an external monitor the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically Yellow Video INFORMATION l NTSC U S A Canada Japan South Korea Taiwan Mexico PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany U K Holland Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway When using a TV as an external monitor you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV There will be a digital noise on the external monitor but it is not a malfunction f the image is not in the centre of the screen use the TV controls to centre it When the camera is connected to an external monitor the menu will be visible on the external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor 64 Quick view E If you enable
50. era while it is switched on if you are usingthe AC Power Adapter After use always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock An FCC warning e This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equipment generates absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communication There is however no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations Should any interference occur when this device is in operation please try one or more of the following measures m Change the location and direction of any aerial m Increase distance between the camera and the affected device m Use a different socket away from the affected device m Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio TV engineer e This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment 7 This digital camera can be used for
51. ess the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the To gt ROTATE menu tab ROTATE 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button If OFF is selected Press the OK button to cancel the image rotation If ON is selected Press the OK button to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise A menu where you can check the execution of the rotation of the image will appear Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select ROTATE and then press the OK button The image will continue to rotate 90 degrees When the image is in the desired orientation use the UP and DOWN buttons to select SET and then press the OK button ROTATE ET OK Rotated 90 degrees Rotated 180 degrees Rotated 270 degrees 4 The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu screen will disappear If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image If memory space is insufficient the CARD FULL message will be displayed and you will not be able to rotate the image INFORMATION f a 2304 x 1728 image is rotated before saving the image is converted to a 2048 x 1536 image while being saved 99 Resize E A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo image The resized image will have a new file name 1 Press the play mode button an
52. g the Startup Sound 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab 3 Select the S BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup sound will not be heard If ON is selected The startup sound will be heard 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Start up image m You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on Min Oe gt MYCAM S BEEP ON S IMAGE OFF Setting a Startup Image 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab MYCAM 3 Select the S IMAGE menu by pressing the UP DOWN 5 ae E button and press the RIGHT button IMAGE2 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup image will not be displayed If IMAGE1 is selected The Samsung brand logo will be displayed If IMAGE 2 is selected The startup image you created in RESIZE will be displayed 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 67 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions m This unit contains precision e
53. his camera in anyway This may result in fire injury electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera Internahinspection maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer on Samsung Camera Service Center m Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion E Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera do not use it Switch off the camera and then disconnect the power source batteries onAC Power Adapter You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire orelectric shock m Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e g the memory card slot and battery chamber This may cause a fire or electric shock m Do not operate this camera with wet hands This could pose a risk of electric shock Warning m Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals Positioning the flash too close to your subject s eyes may cause eyesight damage m When taking photographs never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight m For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e g e Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories If an accident should occur please consult
54. ighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images Using the Custom White Balance The White Balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance 1 Select the CUSTOM menu of the White Balance 2 Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white and then press the SHUTTER button 3 The custom white balance value will be saved and the menu will disappear The custom white balance value will be applied starting with the next picture you take White Paper 38 Effect m By using the camera s digital processor it is possible to add special effects to your images You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes 0 A amp we si gt MDAC amp A Ne EFFECT EFFECT STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode B amp W Converts the image to black and white NORMAL No effect is added to the image SEPIA Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone a gradient of yellowish brown colours Photo Frame m You can add 9 types of frame like borders to a still image you want to capture This can be set in Photo Frame mode The selected photo frame number will be displayed at the top left of the LCD monitor Selecting a Photo Frame 1 Rotate the Mode Dial to Photo Frame m
55. ill have no effect You can check the digital zoom rate with the X1 2 X4 0 numerical mark next to the zoom bar J WIDE zoom Digital zoom 2 0X Digital zoom 4 0X WIDE Zoom Digital Zoom WIDE Pressing the zoom button W will reduce the digital zooming in steps Releasing zoom button W stops digital zooming Digital zoom 4 0X Digital zoom 2 0X WIDE zoom INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process Allow time for this to take place The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom 25 Voice memo amp UP button E While the menu is showing press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your voice over to a stored still image Recording a voice memo 1 Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial 2 Press the VOICE MEMO button If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor the setting is completed Gea i am f STOPSHU a REC mcm 0O 00009 Preparing for Voice Memo Recording Voice Memo 3 Press the shutter button and take a picture The picture is store
56. ing Photolmpression E Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Flip Layer Horizontally Rotate All Layers Delete Layer E Close Picture INFORMATION For detailed instruction on how to use Photolmpression please refer to the program s Help 91 Digimax Viewer 2 1 This software is only compatible with Windows 1 To open Digimax Viewer click the Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2 1 Digimax Viewer 2 1 and Digimax Viewer 2 1 will then open 2 lf the Auto Launch option is selected this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera 3 You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2 1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar And you can use the pop up menu Click an image and press the right mouse button Digimax Viewer functions are listed below Basic functions Copy Cut Paste Delete Rotate Rename changing file type Resize Property Advanced functions Print Slide show Export Sending e mail On line print Web album etc INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep Refer to the Help menu in Digimax viewer 2 1 for further information 92 FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions Case 1 The camera power is off Turn the camera power on We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode
57. iously protected UNLOCK Protecting Images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the PROTECT menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button ONE PIC Only an image that is displayed on the LCD monitor is protected or unprotected ALL PICS All of the stored images are protected or unprotected 4 Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button UNLOCK Cancels the protect function LOCK Sets up the protect function If you select the ONE PIC sub menu at step 3 you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button e If you protect an image the protect icon O n will be displayed on the LCD monitor An unprotected image has no indicator e An image in LOCK mode will be protected from DELETE or DELETE ALL functions but will NOT be protected from the FORMAT function 5 Press the shutter button and the menu will disappear PROTECT ONE PIC ALL PICS 91 Deleting all images E Of all the files stored in the memory card the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted Deleting All images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the a on a gt DEL ALL menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing th
58. is not used for a long period an electric discharge can occur It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time 68 Important notes E f the camera is exposed to an electronic interference it will turn itself off to protect the memory card m Camera Maintenance Use a soft brush available from photo stores to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies If this does not work lens cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used Clean the camera body with a soft cloth Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol insecticide thinners etc This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use m Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera m Under certain conditions static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction m When images are uploaded or downloaded the data transfer may be affected by static electricity In this case disconnect and re connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again 69 Warning indicator m There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy CARD FULL LOW LIGHT CAR
59. l images including the protected images will be deleted Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card FILE A m f the memory card is not inserted the internal memory will be formatted m Be sure to format the memory card if you are using a newly purchased or non initialized memory card if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize or if it contains images captured with a different camera Formatting a Memory Card 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP PWR OFF 3 Select the FORMAT menu by pressing the UP DOWN LANGUAGE NO button and press the RIGHT button FORMAT YES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If No is selected The memory card will not be formatted If Yes is selected A PLEASE WAIT message appears and the memory card will be formatted If you ran FORMAT in Play mode a NO IMAGE message will appear 60 Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card from a PC When formatting a memory card from a Windows 2000 or XP based PC format the card under the FAT files system When formatting a memory card connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable See p 83 1 Select Removable Disk in the Windows Explorer 2 Press the right mouse button and select Format 3 Sel
60. l be displayed and the selected image s will be copied to the memory card If ALL PICS is selected All images on the internal memory will be copied to the memory card INFORMATION This function will not work without the card inserted into the camera When you perform COPY TO CARD if the amount of free space on the memory card is less than the total size of the images you selected from the internal memory 16MB only as many images as space allows will be copied After the images have been copied if there is insufficient memory space the CARD FULL message will be displayed When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing COPY TO CARD to the card 101SSCAM folder will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the sub folder name Whenever you carry out the COPY TO CARD function the number of SSCAM folder increases Ex 1OOSSCAM 101SSCAM 102SSCAM 103SSCAM After completing COPY TO CARD the last stored image of the last copied folder is displayed on the LCD monitor When you take an image the image is stored in the last copied folder 93 DPOF Setting the Number of Copies to Print m DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make Print quantity 0 30 The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF
61. lectronic components Do not use or store this unit in the following locations Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity Areas exposed to dust and dirt Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials m Do not let the unit come into contact with dust vinyl goods or chemicals such as insecticides for an extended period of time m Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches coastal dunes or other areas where there is lots of sand Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable m Extremes in temperature may cause problems If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry If this occurs turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed Moisture build up can also occur in the memory card If this happens turn off the camera and remove the memory card Wait until the moisture has dispersed m Caution on Using the Lens If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens m f the digital camera
62. lips are recorded for as long as the available memory permits Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released The REC icon will blink during recording e If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again e Image size and type are listed below Image size 320 x 240 File type avi INFORMATION When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition the camera shake warning indicator oy may appear on the LCD monitor In this case use a tripod support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode Backlight compensated shots When taking an outdoor shot avoid facing the sun as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight In backlight conditions please use Fill in flash p 28 Spot metering p 37 or Exposure compensation p 30 Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose these shots Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery life Under certain conditions the focus system may not perform as expected In Macro focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer
63. lour of image is different to the original scene Images are too bright The play back display is not very clear Camera malfunction e Incorrect memory card format e White balance setting is incorrect e Exposure is excessive e The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty Remove re insert batteries and Switch camera on Re format the memory card p 60 e Select appropriate White balance e Reset exposure compensation Clean the lens or LCD Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor inthe PLAY mode Date imprint function is set to OFF e Switch the Date imprint function ON When using the PC s explorer the Removable Disk file does not show The images don t play back 72 Cable connection is incorrect The camera is off There are no batteries the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected The operating system is not Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Alternatively the PC does not support USB The USB driver is not installed Incorrect file name Violation of DCF format e Check the connection e Turn the camera on e Insert new batteries or check the adapter connection e Install Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 to PC that supports USB e Install a USB Storage Driver Do not change the image file name Specifications Type 1 2 5 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Appro
64. m 1 Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable 2 On your computer s desktop display select My computer and double click Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAN The image files will then be displayed 3 Select an image and press the right mouse button 4 A pop up menu will open Click Cut or Copy menu Cut cuts a selected file feels a m 3 Copy copies files I oT ee i ma E 3 Se 5 Click a folder where you want to paste the file 84 Starting PC Mode 6 Press the right mouse button and a pop up menu will open Click Paste 7 Animage file is transferred from the camera to your PC By using Digimax Viewer you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files 85 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver refer to the process shown below 1 Trace Start Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove programs 3 The Add Remove Programs Properties window will open Click Digimax 401 and click the Add Remove button msu s om a m mm LE Click ar 4 A window will open Click the YES button C and the camera driver will be removed fe ee be ee iara aenn eee Click 86 Removable Disk m To use this camera as a Removable Disk install p 77 the USB Driver 1 Before turning the camera power on
65. ng unit is VIA chip This is shown in the USB Host Controller download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page http www samsungcamera com 82 Starting PC Mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode The camera status lamp will light up when the files are transferring via the USB connection m Connecting the camera to PC 1 Turn the PC power on 2 Turn the camera power on 3 Connect the PC and the camera via the USB cable Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer Make sure the connectors are fully seated m Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to the following page WIN 98SE p 88 WIN 2000 ME XP p 88 89 INFORMATION l The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode For driver installation instructions please refer to p 77 To save battery power it is recommended that you use an AC adapter Optional when connecting the camera to a computer 83 Starting PC Mode m Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC s hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit the
66. nk you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera Prior to using this camera please read the user manual thoroughly When you require After Sales service please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction such as Batteries Memory card etc to the A S center Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it e g for a trip or an important event to avoid disappointment Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction Keep the manual in a safe place x Microsoft Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries x All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies About the icons This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly This will help prevent danger and injury to others DANGER Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING warnine WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in a minor or moderate injury 5 Danger m Do not attempt to modify t
67. nking once time When the camera s power is on when the shutter button is released m Beep Power beep When the camera power is turned on off Rotating the mode dial pressing the camera buttons Normal beep a short beep Error beep long beep twice and short beep twice When an error occurs Self timer beep Beeps simultaneously with the Self timer lamp blinking To hear the beep sound you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu Connecting to a Power Source m There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power You can use batteries or alternatively you can use an AC 100 250V Adapter DC 3 3V 2 0A m We recommend using Ni MH batteries for a digital camera Over 1600mAh and within a year from the date of manufacture The batteries are listed below Non rechargeable batteries AA type Alkaline Ni Mn Ni Zn Lithium CR V3 type Lithium Rechargeable batteries AA type Ni MH Ni Cd over 1000mAh CR V3 type Digimax Battery Pack SBP 1303 14 Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries However the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions When the camera is not used turn off the camera power Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries It may cause an explosion Please remove the batteries if the
68. ode C2 2 Press the MENU button and then use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select P FRAME 3 Press the OK button A window where you can choose a photo frame will open 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired photo frame and then press the OK button Press the SHUTTER button to keep the previously selected photo frame and to return to Recording mode Until you take a picture the photo frame will not appear You can check the photo frame you added to pictures in Quick View or Play mode 1 ie Ce 2304 P FRAME 39 FRAME 3 FRAME 7 FRAME 8 FRAME 9 40 LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions Description Battery Play mode File Type Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Card Inserted indicator Stored image number 2304X1728 DATE 2004 04 01 TIME 17 40 21 FLASH NONE Size Recording date Recording time Whether or not the flash is used 41 Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card If the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory m Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button G3 The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory
69. of the LCD monitor iiini a a a a a ayi Setting the Long time Shutter Night Scene mode 1 Turn the Mode Dial to select Night Scene mode 2 Press the button Available shutter speeds will be displayed as shown in the picture 3 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired shutter speed 4 Press the button The menu will disappear and the long time shutter speed will be set Then the long time shutter icon LT will be displayed at the bottom right of the LCD monitor INFORMATION A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures 30 Focus lever m Before taking an image you have to check that the Focus lever is in the desired position As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot There are 2 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode ww m Macro amp focus mode The focus range is 0 19m 0 21m A Macro icon amp will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION l To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 0 19m 0 21m m Normal 4 focus mode Th
70. perating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 4 10 seconds If the batteries are weak the charging time will be longer The flash will not fire when shooting videos Take photographs within the flash range The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it 27 FLASH 3 LEFT button Flash mode indicator Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark the camera flash will operate Auto flash l automatically If a subject or background is dark the camera flash will work Auto amp Red eye l automatically and will reduce the red eye effect by using the red eye reduction reduction function Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure We recommend using a tripod for this function When you take Slow synchro l j NS l tes PEN an image in a condition with poor light the camera shake waming indicator will display on the LCD monitor The flash does not fire Select this mode when capturing images in a Flash off place or situation where flash photography is prohibited When you ash o capture an image in a poorly lit condition the camera shake warning indicator gt will display on the LCD monitor Self timer s
71. rd INFORMATION f you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on the power will turn off automatically Don t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp Green is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card m You can use an SD memory card and MMC Multi Media Card The SD memory card has a write protect Card pins switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted mine ee By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD SWIIC memory card the data will be protected By Sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card the data protection will be canceled Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture Label SD Secure Digital memory card m When using a 16MB internal memory the specified shooting capacity will be as follows These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Recorded image size Super fine Fine Normal 2304X1728 2304 9 19 29 2048X1536 1024X768 640X480 CEN 18 Inserting the memory card 1 Turn off the camera s power and push the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open 2 Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera lens and the card pins toward the back of the camera LCD monitor and then push the m
72. reere ereere seee 75 COPY tO CAPA ereinen cee eee eee eee e453 System Requirements e 75 DPOF Setting the Number of About the software errs eeeeeeeee eee ereere oe 7G COPIES to Print sssreerseteeeetatesessctasetactent gA Setting up the application software 77 Rotating an image eee eee eee eee BH Starting PC Mode eese eee eee e83 Resize Oo Removing the USB Driver for Windows 989E eeeeesee eee cee eet ert seese eee 2 GG SETUP Removable Disk lt sesser 87 Removing the removable disk 88 Setup MENU vor verre eee cee rererere ret cee rererere D7 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 89 SHE Hae Hor E E E S mUsing the USB Driver for MAC 89 AULO power Off eee eetset eee centr cee eee ee oe BQ Using Photolmpression 90 LANQUAGE eee etetett rererere rererere BO Digimax Viewer eseeseeeeeseeeeterteet ereere G2 Formatting a memory card 60 FAO e a a Setting up the Date type gt see eetset e61 Date Setup oeer eetere ereere eee BQ TIMe Sep eee eee ec seer eet an bA lmprinting date recording ee eee 63 BCCD EEE Selecting Video out type e see eee 64 Quick view eese see eetere eree eee e65 lnitialization RESET ALL e eee 65 Oates eesti a aO Setting up the MyCAM menu eee eee 66 Start up SOUN gt see reeet teete eee eee BZ Stark up image eese eere eee e67 lmportant notes e eere eee ee eee HB 4 Getting to know your camera Tha
73. ropriate for your needs This file format complies with the DCF Design rule for Camera File system JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and graphics because it can compress the files efficiently without damaging the data Metering m f you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes MULTI E Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area However the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area This is suitable for general use STILL IMAGE mode 36 Metering SPOT The indicated area at the center will be metered as shown on the right This is suitable when the subject at the center is exposured correctly regardless of back lighting Spot metering zone INFORMATION f the subject is not the centre of the focus area do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error In this circumstance rather use exposure compensation Sharpness m You Can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture because thi
74. s function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes ta we 63 1 i O NOR AWB NOR ea STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode The edges of the image are softened This effect is suitable en IN for editing images on your PC NOEN m The edges of the image are sharp This is suitable for printing VIVID The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will appear sharp but noise may occur in the recorded image 37 White balance m White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking The White Balance is available in STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME MOVIE CLIP and MySET mode 2 6 wT ODO oR W BALANCE W BALANCE AUTO AUTO ANB DAYLIGHT DAYLIGHT 252 CLOUDY CLOUDY a FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode White balance AUTO ANB The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings depending on the prevailing lighting conditions DAYLIGHT X For taking images outside CLOUDY a For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky FLUORESCENT For shooting under fluorescent lighting TUNGSTEN Ae For shooting under tungsten standard light bulb lighting SUNSET a For taking images at sunset CUSTOM aia Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition Different l
75. the LEFT button to return to the image before it was selected If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image the image can t be trimmed 45 Voice 6 memo Up button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your audio to a stored still image Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image 1 Press the LEFT RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to 2 Press the voice memo button U and the voice memo indicator will display The camera is now ready to record a voice memo 3 Press the shutter button to start recording The REC message will be displayed on the LCD monitor as shown and your voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds 4 The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again 5 The a icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished Voice memos can t be recorded onto movie clip files A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound The voice memo will be saved in wav format but has the same file name as the still image to which it corresponds If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice memo the existing voice memo will be erased
76. the image file DATE amp TIME The DATE amp TIME will be imprinted on the image file 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION The Date amp Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting TIME is imprinted in the following way Hour Minute Second and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock The imprint function is applied only to still images Beep m lf you set the operation sound to ON various sounds will be activated for camera startup when buttons are pressed and if there is a card error so that you can be aware of the camera operation status Setting Operation Sounds 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab TIME 3 Select the BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN IMPRINT ON button and press the RIGHT button BEEP OFF 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If ON is selected The buzzer will sound If OFF is selected The buzzer will not sound 63 Selecting Video out type m The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device monitor or TV etc to which the camera is connected PAL mode can support only BDGHI Setting the Video Out Type 1 In any mode oth
77. to change the desired camera functions The last changed function s will automatically be saved as MySET mode 7 If you rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode my while in another camera operation mode the camera settings will switch to the settings you changed in Step 6 m Recording Voice Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Press the shutter button to record a voice Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time Max 1 hour allows The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is ee sere STARI CHUMIER If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button Sem 0000 00 again VOICE RECORDING mode File type wav INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound m Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the MOVIE CLIP pjggg mode by rotating the mode dial 6 The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor MOVIE CLIP mode 22 Starting the recording mode 7 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor Press the shutter button and movie c
78. unlikely event of a manufacturing fault we will repair or exchange your camera We cannot however be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use Using a Hand made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty Before reading this manual you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O S Operating Systems System Requirements PC with processor better than MMX Power Mac G3 or later Pentium 233MHz XP Pentium II 300MHz Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Minimum 32MB RAM XP 128MB Minimum 64MB RAM 140MB of available hard disk space 110MB of available hard disk space USB port USB port CD ROM drive CD ROM drive 800x600 pixels 16 bit colour display QuickTime 4 0 or later for Movie Clip compatible monitor 24 bit color display recommended 75 About the software After inserting the CD ROM provided with this camera into the CD ROM drive the following window should automatically run Before connecting the camera to the aio Digimax 40 I PC you should first install the camera aes driver m Camera driver This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver You can use the camera as a USB card reader After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC you can find Removable Disk in Windows Explorer or My computer
79. x 4 0 Mega pixel Total Pixels Approx 4 2 Mega pixel Focal Length Lens f 5 1mm 35mm film equivalent 31mm F No F2 9 F8 0 Still Image mode 1 0X 4 0X Digital Zoom Play mode 1 0X 8 0X depends on Image size Optical Viewfinder Optical virtual image viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 6 color TFT LCD l Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment Focusing Range Macro 0 19 0 21m Normal 1 0m infinity Type Mechanical and Electrical shutter Speed 2 1 4 000 sec Auto 1 8 5sec in Night Mode Programmed AE Shutter Control Metering Multi Spot Exposure 2EV 0 5EV steps Auto Auto amp Red eye reduction Slow sync Fill in flash Flash Off Rane Macro 0 2m Normal 1 0m 3 0m fi Time Approx 4 10 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid Effect B amp W Normal Sepia White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Sunset Custom Photo Frame 9 Frames enod Voice Recording max 1 hour oice Recordin Voice Memo on Still Image max 10 sec Date Imprinting Off Date Date amp Time User selectable Still Image Self timer 10 sec 2 sec Double Self Timer 10 2sec Shooting Size 320x240 Movie clip SENT With audio recording time memory capacity dependent 73 Specifications Internal memory 16MB flash memory External memory SD card MMC Up to 256MB guaranteed Still Image DCF1 0 DPOF 1 0 EXIF2 1 Movie Clip AVI Audio
80. y and Using the batteries 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity 3 To close the battery chamber cover push it until it clicks Battery indicator The batteries are fully charged There is no battery capacity Battery status Replace with new batteries Prepare new batteries 16 Instructions on how to use the memory card m The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera However you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card see p 60 if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize or if it contains images captured with a different camera Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card s performance Should this be the case you will need to purchase a new memory card Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty The memory card is an electronic precision device Do not bend drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact Do not store the memory card in an

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