ENGLISH Digimax 3000 Digimax 3100 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 Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver 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 Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.85) Take a picture (p.20) Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal.(p.
Contents READY TELE Zoom 27 WIDE Zoom 27 Getting to know your camera 5 Voice memo/ UP button 28 About the icons 5 Recording a voice memo 28 Danger 6 Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 29 Warning 6 Focus lock 30 Caution 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 31 An FCC warning 7 Self-timer/ Right button 33 This digital camera can be used for 8 MENU/ OK button 34 Manufacturer's contents 10 +/- button 34 Identification of features 11 LCD button 38 Front & Top 11 Using the LCD monitor to adju
Contents LCD button 51 Shutter sound 74 Delete button 52 Important notes 75 Setting up the play back function using the Warning indicator 77 LCD monitor 53 Before contacting a service center 78 Starting the slide show 54 Specifications 81 Protecting images 55 Deleting images 56 Resize 57 Rotating an image 58 Software Notes 83 DPOF 58 System Requirements 83 DPOF : STANDARD 59 About the software 84 DPOF : INDEX 59 Setting up the application software 85 91 SOFTWARE DPO
Getting to know your camera Thank 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.
Danger 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. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it.
Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. 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. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects.
This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 70) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 58~60, 62~63) Taking a picture. (refer to page 20) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 92) Editing images on a PC.
This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 23) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize calendar. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 23) Inserting images directly into any electronic document.
Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera Pouch AV cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD SD memory card Memory Stick Duo AC adapter (3.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Flash light amount sensor Speaker Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp USB/ AV connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Back & Bottom Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Viewfinder Mode dial Strap eyelet LCD button LCD monitor 5-function button Tripod socket +&-/ DELETE button Play mode button * When using the digital zoom to take a
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button FLASH/ LEFT button SD memory card slot MENU/ OK button Memory Stick DUO slot Macro / DOWN Play & Pause button Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below.
Identification of features MySET mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. MOVIE CLIP mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240(user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *.avi 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 : *.
Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 33) Color Status Blinking Red Camera Status For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals. Auto focus indicator lamp(Green) Color Status Blinking Green On Camera Status Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused PC Mode: Transmitting Data Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused.
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 camera will not be used for long periods.
Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+ and-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). [ Inserting the AA type battery ] [ Inserting the CR-V3 type battery ] 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 67) 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.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards, MMC (Multi Media Card), and Memory Stick Duo. Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC and Memory Stick Duo.
Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber 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 memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. * When inserting the Memory Stick Duo, please have the label side facing down (toward the LCD) and the other side up (toward the lens).
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description 1 Battery p.16 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.25 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Voice memo p.28 7 Macro p.29 8 Metering p.42 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator 10 Sharpness 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 13 Exposure compensation 20 Icons Page p.44 2004/01/01 01:00 PM p.68 p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.35 15 RGB p.35 16 Image quality p.41 17 Image size/ Continuous shot 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 28 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 18 19 p.41 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( ) 1. Insert the batteries. (p.16) Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card. (p.19) 3. Close the battery chamber cover.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.41), quality (p.41), metering (p.42), number of pictures in sequential shooting (p.43), picture effects (p.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 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 clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time.
Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the MENU button and the SCENE mode menu will be displayed. 7. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [SCENE] menu tab. 8.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page. 14) Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING, SCENE, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera s power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button for 1 second. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting.
ZOOM W/ T button 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. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. You can record with digital zoom in MOVIE CLIP mode; you can use the digital zoom while recording movie clips.
Voice memo ( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored 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.
Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode (O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range) Auto O O O O X O O O ∞ X ∞ ∞ O ∞ O O O O O X X X X X O X X X X X Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway.
FLASH ( ) / LEFT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. Selecting the flash mode [Selecting the Auto & Red eye] 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING reduction flash mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2.
FLASH ( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Description Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto & Red eye reduction If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2.
MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted. If 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 the MENU button [ Menu off ] SIZE 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 2048 [ Menu on ] - There is no menu for VOICE RECORDING mode.
+/- button RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( ). The RGB menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired RGB value. - Up/Down Button: Navigates between R, G, and B icons. - Left/Right Button: Changes value of each icon. 3.
+/- button Using the Custom White Balance 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. Your custom white balance value is stored.
+/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1. Select the NIGHT SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press +/- button and Long Time shutter menu (LT, For selecting shutter speed and aperture value) will be displayed. 3.
LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING mode will change the display as shown below. Pressing the LCD button [ Image & full information ] Pressing the LCD button [ Image & basic information ] Pressing the LCD button If the LCD monitor is turned off, the auto focus lamp will light up.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION 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 green lamp next to the viewfinder blinks) - When there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Camera working mode Sub menu Page NORMAL B&W EFFECT p.43 SEPIA SOFT SHARPNESS p.44 NORMAL VIVID CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP SCENE SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS p.44 BEACH&SNOW * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. How to use the menu 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.
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT and SCENE modes.
Quality Number of available shots(Still image) & Available recording time(Movie clip) (When using a 32MB SD memory card; based on Samsung's own testing) Mode MOVIE CLIP mode STILL IMAGE mode Quality/Size 2048 1600 1024 640 640 320 S.FINE 17 28 64 129 - - FINE 33 53 106 201 - - NORMAL 49 75 139 227 - - 30FPS - - - - 29SEC 107SEC 15FPS - - - - 45SEC 167SEC INFORMATION S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
Continuous shot Select the number of pictures in sequential shooting. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL and MySET modes. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only. - [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] : Take a specified number of pictures per shooting. 2048 2048 SHOOTING SINGLE 2 SHOTS 4 SHOTS 8 SHOTS [ AUTO mode ] Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type (Unit : shot) S.
Sharpness 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 this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. You can select from MANUAL, MySET and NIGHT SCENE modes. 2048 NOR SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID [ MANUAL mode ] Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. You can turn the power on with the play mode button. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor.
Starting play mode 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 back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on PLAY the LCD monitor. FF REW 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a movie clip file. - To pause a movie clip file while playing it back, press the play & pause button again.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.49 5 Protect indicator p.55 6 DPOF indicator p.58 7 Stored image number p.16 9 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH DATE : 2048X1536 : F6.0 : 1/125 : 50 : OFF : 2004/01/01 SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH : 2048X1536 : F6.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. 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.
Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size Maximum enlargement rate 2048 1600 1024 8.0 6.2 4.0 640 2.5 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 enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside. 4.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files.
LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 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, or to move an secondary menu. - MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Delete ( ) button 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 ( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the OK button to delete the image. INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect ( p.55) or download images ( p.92) to your computer that you wish to keep.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 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 button. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu SLIDE are default settings.
Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. SLIDE 3.
Starting the slide show Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect. SLIDE [CANCEL] : Normal display. INTERVAL CANCEL [EFFECT 1] : Image is displayed slowly. REPEAT EFFECT1 [EFFECT 2] : Image is displayed slowly from the center EFFECT EFFECT2 SET:OK BACK: outwards.
Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [DELETE] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Deleting images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images.
Resize Change the resolution(size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and 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 button and press the OK button.
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can view a picture in its proper orientation if the picture has been taken with the camera oriented vertically or up-side-down. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
DPOF : STANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] 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. [SELECT]: Selection window for an image to print is displayed. Up/Down/Left/Right: Select an image to print.
DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [SIZE] 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.
Copy Picture The camera has multi memory slots for both SD Memory Cards (Multimedia Card) and Memory Stick DUO. Copy contents from one memory card to another while both memory slots are loaded. [COPY TO MS] menu will be displayed if the current card is an SD Memory Card (Multimedia Card). [COPY TO SD/MMC] menu will be displayed if the current card is a Memory Stick DUO. This description is for copying images from an SD Memory Card to Memory Stick DUO. Copy Pictures 1.
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2 In a mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, SETUP press the MENU button. RESET 3. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select [SETUP] COMPUTER CARD SEL. menu tab. PRINTER USB 4.
PictBridge Print pictures 1. Connect the camera to the printer to display the screen. If [USB] submenu in the Setup menu is configured as [COMPUTER], the previous screen will remain and the camera will not connect to the printer. If this happens, change the [USB] submenu to [PRINTER] (See page 72) CONNECTING... USB I/F : PRINTER 2.
Setup menu 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. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET p.65 FILE SERIES PWR OFF OFF, 1 ~ 3 ~ 10MIN p.66 ENGLISH P”CCK»… FRANÇAIS PORTU. DEUTSCH DUTCH ESPAÑOL DANSK ITALIANO SVENSKA p.67 LANGUAGE SUOMI THAI NO p.67 FORMAT YES 04 / 01 / 01 13:00 YY/MM/DD p.68 D & TIME MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY OFF IMPRINT DATE p.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page DARK LCD NORMAL p.69 BRIGHT NTSC p.70 VIDEO PAL Q.VIEW OFF, 1, 2, 3SEC p.71 NO RESET p.71 YES SD/MMC p.72 CARD SEL. MS DUO COMPUTER USB p.72 PRINTER * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S3700001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S3700001 to S3709999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows : 100SSCAM 101SSCAM .... 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.
Language 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 with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP ENGLISH FILE menu tab. PWR OFF 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LANGUAGE 04 / 01/ 01 01:00 FORMAT 3. Select the [D&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN YY/MM/DD D & TIME button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button 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 with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Selecting Video out type 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 with the exception of 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.
Quick view If you enable 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 with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LCD 1 VIDEO 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Q.VIEW button and press the RIGHT button. BACK: 4.
Select card The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and Memory Stick Duo. Select a memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded with a memory card. Memory card selection 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP Q.VIEW menu tab. SD/MMC RESET 3. Select the [CARD SEL.] menu by pressing the UP/ MS DUO CARD SEL. DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu OFF USER IMAGE Page IMAGE 1 S.IMAGE p.73 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 S.SOUND p.74 SH.SOUND p.74 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] 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. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. MYCAM S.
Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic 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.
Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. 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.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes - Memory card error - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes - Insert fresh batteries The camera doesn t switch on - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities The camera power ceases whilst in use - The batteries are exhausted - The Camera is turned off automatically - The Adapter plug is not connected securely - Insert fresh batteries - Press the power button to reactivate camera - Remove and
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes - If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select macro shot mode The images are unclear - A picture was taken within 0.
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Colour of image is different to the original scene - White balance setting is incorrect - Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright - Exposure is excessive - Reset exposure compensation - Check the connection cables No image on external monitor - The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera - There are incorrect files in the memory card - Check the connection When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk]
Specifications Type Effective Pixel Total Pixel Image Sensor Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Viewfinder Focusing Range Type Speed Shutter Control Compensation ISO Equivalent Exposure Manual Modes Range Recharging Time Flash Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip 1/2.7" CCD Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114mm) F2.8 ~ F4.
Specifications Media File Format Storage Image Size Capacity (32MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions(W x H x D ) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Camera Driver Software Application Special Features Multi Memory Card Slot(SD/MMC, Memory Stick Duo compatible) - SD : up to 512MB guaranteed - Memory Stick Duo: up to 128MB guaranteed Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.
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 unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera.
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 PC, you should first install the camera driver. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax 430/ 370 . 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.
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://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.
Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page.84 for more information about the application program. [Click!] INFORMATION If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next >] button.
Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button. [Click!] 8. Digimax Viewer Installation is completed. The PhotoImpression installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [OK] button.
Setting up the application software 11. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 12. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] 13. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
Setting up the application software 15. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. [Click!] 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. If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify the [D:\Digimax430 370\Samsung Digimax.KENOX Installation] folder on the supplied software CD. When connecting the camera to your PC, it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter.
Starting PC Mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". 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 auto focus lamp will illuminate when the files are transferring via the USB connection. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. Turn the PC power on. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3.
Starting PC Mode 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 them. 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 100SSCAM]. 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.
Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image 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.
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 [Samsung Digimax 430&370] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click !] 4. A window will open. Click the [OK] button and the camera driver will be removed. 5. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.85) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, 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 PC. 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the 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.
Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. [Double-click!] 3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open.
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. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [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 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3.
Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, 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 The following screen will appear. Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression]. [ Help Button ] [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.
Using PhotoImpression Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Rotate Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Rotate All Layers Undo Redo Copy Paste Delete Layer Close Picture INFORMATION For detailed instruction on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. 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.
Digimax Viewer 2.1 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.
FAQ [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 I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard.
FAQ [Case 9] 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.
FAQ 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decorder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decorder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax" and press the Enter key. 2) When the movie clip plays back, the blue and red colors are reversed or the movie clip doesn't open. It isn't compatible with the ffdshow Codec or K-lite Codec Pack. Disable the ffdshow program.
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