Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 200, Including taking pictures, downloading images and using MGI PhotoSuite software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.
SPECIAL FEATURES Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. This digital camera possesses the following features. A high resolution of 2.1 mega pixels 2x digital zoom Moving image function USB interface function 1.5 inch TFT LCD monitor FCC warning 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.
ENGLISH MANUFACTURE’S CONTENTS MANUFACTURE’S CONTENTS Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Digital camera SmartMediaTM card 2 x AA Batteries Pouch Driver & application software CD ROM User manual Warranty card Accessories (Optional) AC Adapter ( 3V / 1.
THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC
Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.
CONTENTS Ready Getting to know your camera Safety note Identification of features Product Exterior Viewfinder LCD panel indicator Ready Connecting to Power Using the batteries Using the AC power adapter Attaching the strap Inserting the SmartMediaTM card Removing the SmartMediaTM card Advanced 7 8 10 10 12 13 14 14 14 Setting up the shooting function LCD menu Details of every function mode Record mode Play mode Motion mode Set up mode PC mode Connection to an external monitor 27 27 29 29 32 35 36 37 38
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the image mark 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. Warning This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood. Note This explains use of the camera, please refer to this.
SAFETY NOTE WARNING Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash, closer than 1 meter proximity.
NOTE Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior ( Top / Front ) LCD Panel Shutter button Flash button Macro button Mode dial Self-timer lamp Flash Viewfinder Connection ports cover Lens Product Exterior ( Rear ) Viewfinder Auto focus LED Flash LED (RED LED) LCD button MENU/ENTER button Power switch Direction button : Up ( button Direction button : Down( button Direction button : Left( LCD Monitor button Direction button : Right( button
Product Exterior ( Side / Bottom ) Video connection terminal (Video output terminal) USB connection terminal DC input connection point (DC 3V IN) Card cover Strap eyelet Card cover open lever Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Tripod socket ENGLISH IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Viewfinder Picture area frame Focus mark Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. A picture can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap is in front of the lens or the flash. Note Please use the LCD monitor when using Macro mode (0.2m~0.6m). 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.
ENGLISH IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD panel indicator Flash mode indicator : Auto Flash Self-timer mode indicator : Setting up the self-timer : Fill-in Flash : Red-eye reduction Error message : Flash off E1 : Card error E2 : Protected card 000 : No card 0 : Card full Macro Indicator : Macro Photography Checking the batteries : Batteries status good : Batteries low, prepare to install new batteries : Batteries exhausted.
READY Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. Either use batteries (AA Alkaline or Ni-MH) or, alternatively, use an AC Adaptor. Using the batteries 1 2 3 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
ENGLISH READY Using the AC power adapter If you have access to a main supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point on the camera. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty. WARNING Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the main supply.
READY Inserting the SmartMediaTM card 1 2 3 Pull down the card cover open lever in the direction of the arrow to open. Inserting the SmartMediaTM card. To close the card cover, push the card cover toward the open switch until you hear a click. Removing the SmartMediaTM card 1 2 3 Turn the power off using the power switch. Open the cover. Remove the card.
ENGLISH READY Reference Using an 8MB SmartMediaTM card, the specification / shooting capacity will be as follows. ( This is based on the conditioning standard of our company ) Image resolution L (1600 1200 pixels) (800 S 600 pixels) Recorded picture quality File format Super fine quality .JPG Number of shots 7 1 Fine quality .JPG 14 1 Normal quality .JPG 30 2 Super fine quality .JPG 24 2 Fine quality .JPG 52 3 Normal quality .
READY Preserving the memory card data If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted: When the card is used incorrectly. If the power is switched off while initializing, reading or removing the card. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks etc.
ENGLISH CAMERA WORKING MODE Camera working mode You can select the appropriate working mode by using the mode dial located at the top of the camera. This digital camera has 5 working modes. These are listed below. Record mode( ) This mode is used for taking normal pictures between 0.6m ~ infinity and close range photography between 0.2m ~ 0.6m.
TAKING PICTURES Now let’s take a picture 1 To switch on the POWER switch ( ) After the power is turned on you will hear one beep sound and then you will hear one more beep sound after the camera is ready 2 Turn the mode dial to the RECORD mode ( ) and select the desired mode ( Marco or Normal ) according to the object distance. To check the macro status, please ensure the macro ( ( ) button has been pressed. This is located on the top of the camera. Check if the ) icon is seen on LCD panel.
Reference If there is insufficient memory available To check the status of the remaining card memory, turn mode dial to record or motion mode. If the card is full, the message "CARD FULL" and "0" will appear in the LCD monitorand LCD panel respectively. To extend the amount of memory on the camera, replace the SmartMediaTM card or delete unnecessary images stored on the SmartMediaTM card. 4 5 Set up the picture function using the LCD panel and the LCD monitor.
TAKING PICTURES Note Under certain conditions, the auto focus system may not perform as expected. - When photographing an object that has little contrast. - If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. - If the subject is moving at high speed. - When the subject only features horizontal lines or when the subject is very thin. - When the chosen subjects are at various distances from the camera Reference LED status mark is beside the viewfinder.
Shooting Functions details using LCD panel Select the Flash mode Four different flash modes can be selected by pressing the flash button which is located on the top of the camera. Use the correct flash to suit the environment. Auto Flash : If the object that is being photographed is too dark, the camera flash will work automatically Fill in Flash : If the background behind the subject is very bright, fill in flash will help to make the subject appear relatively bright.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Shooting Functions details using LCD panel Macro picture indicator When the Macro button is operated, a symbol ( ) will appear both on LCD panel and on the top left side of the LCD monitor ( when LCD is ON ). When you press the Marco button again, then it will back to the normal shooting mode, the symbol ( ) will disappear. Checking the battery The battery status symbol is shown on LCD panel when you switch on the power button.
Indicator for the number of remaining shots, status of the memory card and other information. Camera and memory card status is shown as follows: When the memory card is set up properly The number of available pictures is determined by the image quality selected and the recording size. The maximum pictures available will be 999 ( subject to memory size and picture quality ). The LCD panel will count as far as 999 pictures. If this number of shots is exceeded, the counter will remain at 999.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION The following options are available on the LCD monitor by pressing the " MENU/ENTER" button. It is important that the correct mode is selected on the mode dial before you attempt to operate the "MENU/ENTER" function. Menu Mode RECORD Function Detail Items Quality EV Compensation White Blance Resolution Self Timer Digital Zoom Superfine Fine Normal -1.8 ~ -1.3 ~ 0 ~ +1.3 ~ +1.
LCD menu RECORD Mode Quality : To select a compression rate EV Compensation : To select the exposure compensation White Balance: To obtain more naturally colored images depending on light conditions. Resolution : To select the image size. Self Timer : To allow the photographer to also be in the picture Digital Zoom : To enlarge an area of the object being photographed. You can set up or cancel the digital zoom function by choosing " on " or " off ".
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION PC Mode : To download the images from camera to PC When the camera is connected to PC successfully you will be heard the beep sound (beep-) Note After you have selected and set the required functions, press the "MENU/ ENTER" button to save these, before quitting each menu mode. About the issue that AVI file downloaded from your camera can’t play back on Window please refer to below solution.
Details of Every Function Mode RECORD MODE In RECORD mode, after you have pressed the " MENU/ENTER " button, on the RECORD menu or DOWN buttons first screen you can change the set status on it by using the UP and then by pressing the RIGHT or LEFT buttons to select your choice. Press the MENU / ENTER Button to set up the Record Menu. By selecting QUALITY, you can change the compression rate of the picture.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference Start setting the exposure compensation : 0 EV The set range of the exposure compensation is : -1.8 ~ -1.3 ~ 0 ~ +1.3 ~ + 1.8 The selected exposure compensation will stay the same until the power has been turned off. When you switch on the power again, the exposure compensation will automatically set itself to 0 EV ( canceling the exposure compensation ).
The " SELF TIMER " function is used when the photographer also wants to be in the picture. If you select " ON ", the indicator ( ) is displayed on LCD panel and LCD monitor(when LCD monitor is powered on) The image will be captured 10 seconds later after you have pressed the shutter button and the function is then cancelled. Reference The Self Timer Lamp will flash with beep sound while the self timer is in operation.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Details of Every Function Mode PLAY MODE Order of files stored in the memory card When you select the play mode, the last captured image is displayed Date / Time indicator Resolution indicator 1600 1200 800 600 Quality indicator Superfine Fine Normal Flash mode indicator Auto Flash Fill – in Flash Red- eye Reduction Flash Off File NO.
After set up is completed, please press the " MENU / ENTER " button to save your selections , before you quit this menu. PLAY MENU SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed automatically at pre-set intervals. To save power, the camera will switch off automatically if there is no operation of camera for 10 second after presentation of all images stored in the memory card. PICTURE INFO SLIDESHOW PICTURE INFO.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ERASE In this mode, you can erase data ( One / All ) or format the SmartMediaTM card. - Erase One After moving the bar cursor to " ONE " and pressing " MENU/ENTER " , you will be asked " ARE YOU SURE ? ". If you do want to proceed with deleting, press " YES". The last single image you select will be deleted from the memory card after you press the " MENU/ENTER " button. If you select " NO ",the screen will return to the PLAY Menu, and no images will be deleted.
DPOF ( Direct Print Order Format ) You can print the saved images stored in the SmartMediaTM card. The selected image will be printed out in the quantity you set up in the DPOF menu. The quantity you can choose for every image is 0 ~ 9. If you select " 0 ",no image will be printed. If you select " 2 ", then the image you selected will be printed twice. DIGITAL ZOOM There is 2x digital zoom available in play mode. When the digital zoom function is set to " ON", the picture is divided into 4 area.
SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SET UP MODE Press the MENU/ENTER Button to set up the Set up Menu SET UP MENU DATE TIME LCD BRIGHTNESS VIDEO MODE BEEP RESET TO DEFAULT LANGUAGE DATE / TIME The date and time can be changed in this menu. When the cursor is moved to this function, you will be able to enter the date and time with the 4 directional buttons. Once you have completed this, press the MENU/ENTER button 21 - 11 - 2001 again.
RESET TO DEFAULT All of the functions will be reset to default when you select "ON ", except the DATE/TIME, VIDEO MODE and LANGUAGE you have set. LANGUAGE There are 6 languages available for your choice in the camera which includes English, German, French, Spanish, Traditional chinese, Korean. Press the " MENU/ENTER" button after you have selected the language version you want.
CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Connection to an external monitor Connect the video connection terminal on the camera to an external monitor with a video cable. Set the camera PLAY mode in order to view the Moving / Still images on the external monitor. The LCD monitor of the camera will be changed to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the LCD button. The information on the external screen will be exactly the same as on the LCD monitor on the camera.
1 Connect the digital camera to your computer, it will create a new disk named " Removable Disk ". All the images stored the SmartMediaTM card can be found in the folder " 100sscam " which is under the directory " DCIM " in the " Removable Disk". Please note that the " Removable Disk " only exists when the digital camera is connected to the computer. i.e. : 3 images in JPG files in " Removable Disk, DCIM / 100sscam".
HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE IMAGES INTO YOUR PC 3 Start MGI PhotoSuite III SE and click on " File" and then click on " Open ". 4 Choose the image(s) you would like to preview and edit. i.e. Choose the 3 images in " My Documents ".
5 If more than 1 image is selected, please switch to " Photos" which is on the upper right corner of the screen and thumbnails of the selected images will appear. 6 Double click on one thumbnail and it will turn into a normal size image and you can now start editing it by using the editing tool-bars on the left side of the screen.
NOTE IN USING Caution! This camera is composed of very sophisticated parts. If exposed to any of the following unsuitable environmental conditions, the camera operations will be impaired. The camera should be kept away from: - Severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Dust and dirt - Direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. - Do not place the camera in an environment where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device by yourself. The power can be turned off if exposed to shock. This is for the protection of the memory card, which means that you will be able to just turn the camera on again and use it. The flash may fire if the camera is exposed to static electricity. This does not affect the workings of the camera and is not a fault. The warning indicator displayed on the LCD monitor is as follows.
BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptoms Causes Steps The power is not turned on The batteries need replacing The AC Power Adapter is not connected Replace the batteries with new ones Connect the AC Power Adapter Replace the batteries with new ones Power on. The power is turned off during use The batteries need replacing The camera has automatically turned itself off. The card is taken out before the image is saved onto it.
Symptoms The card error indicator is on with the memory card inserted. Causes Steps Unable to start using the memory card. Format the memory card and use it There are problems using the W.B mode. Set up the right one for each light source. Refer to W.B. on the page 30 The screen is too bright There is excessive exposure Reset exposure compensation.
SPECIFICATION Image Sensor Lens 1/2.7 CCD with 2.1 Mega pixels f=6.8mm (35mm film equivalent : 43mm) F2.8 / F4.0 / F5.6 / F8.0 Digital Zoom Record mode : 2X, Play mode : 2X Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.5 color TFT LCD Focusing Auto focusing Focusing Range Normal : 0.6m ~ infinity , Macro : 0.2 ~ 0.6m Shutter Mechanical and Electronic shutter Shutter Speed 1/4 ~ 1/1,000 sec Exposure Program AE / Exposure compensation ±1.8EV (0.
System Requirments FOR WINDOWS PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME Minimum 64MB RAM 100MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800 600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor. (24-bit color display recommended) FOR MACINTOSH Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.
HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE Setting up the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 1 Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE icon on autorun frame. 2 Select language. Chinese(PRC), Chinese(Taiwan), English, French(Standard), German, Italian, Spanish. 3 A Welcome window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to move to the next step. 4 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step.
Setting up the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 6 Start Copying Files window will display. Click [Next >] to start installation. 7 The MGI Registration window will be displayed before completing installation. Send : send your name and e-mail address to MGI. Register now : move to the on-line registration window. Register later : postpone registration. 8 Installation is completed. 9 You should restart computer after finishing installation.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE This software is only compatible with Windows. programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [start MGI PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE An introduction to the Welcome screen Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others. Print Print hard copies of photos and projects.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Introduciton to navigation bar Back return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others. Print Print hard copies of photos and projects.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE GET : Get images To obtain images from the computer 1 To acquire images,Click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2 The Open file selector is displayed. Now select the image file and click [open]. 3 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE When you obtain images from the digital camera. Note When you connect a PC to the Camera, use the following sequence : 1. Turn the Mode dial to PC mode. 2. Turn the power on. 3. Connect the USB cable. 1 To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. 2 Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. The Open file selector is displayed.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 3 Select [Removable Disk ( :)] and select folder. Then select image and click [ Open ]. 4 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Acquiring images from an Album. 1 To acquire images, click the the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2 After selecting Album on the Choose a photo album, click an image in the album and click [Open]. 3 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] step Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu. Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied. Stitching Join a series of photos together to create a sweeping panoramic effect.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE COMPOSE Add Text , Compound Images etc.. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collage : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options. Card & tag : Use your photos to create items such as Gift Tags, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Postcards, and Sports Cards.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] step Choose a photo album to view or edit Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Master Album. Select a photo, and choose an action below. Open : Open selected image. Delete : Delete selected image. Properties.. : view image information. Choose an action to manage your album. Add: click [Add] to add an image to an Album.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Creating an Album 1 To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. 2 Click [Album..] in view or edit. 3 The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..]. 4 Put a new Album name in the New Album window and click [OK]. A new album will now be created.
MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SHARE Saving images 1 Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] step Save To save the active file according to its current name and path. Save As To assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-mail e-mailing images. Send to Kodak PhotoNet Online Sending images to Kodak PhotoNet. Share Your Pictures At GatherRoom.com Sending images to GatherRoom.com and sharing images. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show. 2 Click [SAVE] and the Save Project window will be displayed.
HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PRINT Printing images 1 You can print images. Menu of [PRINT] step Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template. 2 Choose a printer, choose an orientation, choose the print size, choose the number of copies. You can then print the images.