ENGLISH Digimax U-CA 505 User's Manual 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. FiguresFrom (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax U-CA 501. Downloaded camera-usermanual.
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.90) Take a picture (p.19) 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.98) Check the camera’s power.
Contents READY Self-timer/ Right button 28 MENU/ OK button 29 Getting to know your camera 5 +/- button 29 About the icons 5 LCD button 33 Danger 6 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the Warning 6 camera settings 34 Caution 7 How to use the menu 36 An FCC warning 7 Mode 36 System chart 8 Size 37 Identification of features 10 Quality 38 Front & Top 10 Metering 39 Back & Bottom 10 Continuous shot 39 Side/ 5-function button 11 Effect 40 Mode switch 11 Photo Frame
Contents Resize 57 Before contacting a service center 83 Protecting images 58 Specifications 86 Deleting all images 59 DPOF 59 DPOF : STANDARD 60 DPOF : INDEX 60 Software Notes 88 DPOF : PRINT SIZE 61 System Requirements 88 DPOF : CANCEL 61 About the software 89 COPY TO CARD 62 Setting up the application software 90 PictBridge 63 Starting PC Mode 98 PictBridge: Picture Selection 64 Removing the USB Driver for Windows PictBridge: Printing 65 98SE 101 PictBridge: Print
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.
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > User manual DPOF compatible printer(see p.59) Pouch Camera strap SD memory card (see p.15) Rechargeable battery(SLB-1137) CHARGE AC cord Battery charger Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals 8 Software CD (see p.
System chart System Requirements For Windows Computer PictBridge compatible printer(see p.63) PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 140MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) For Macintosh USB /Video cable Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Mode switch Shutter button Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp/ Auto Focus lamp Mirror for self portrait Speaker Lens USB connection port/ Video connection terminal Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) 5-function button Strap eyelet LCD monitor +/-, DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button Memory card slot Battery holder MACRO/ DOWN button PLAY&PAUSE button Mode switch You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below.
Identification of features Still image mode You can select from AUTO( ), PROGRAM( ) or SCENE mode. In SCENE mode, you can select the NIGHT, PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE, TEXT RECOGNITION and FIREWORKS scene menu. Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Blinking For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
Connecting to a Power Source We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : CP1 Rechargeable batteries : SLB-1137 INFORMATION Important information about battery usage 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(+/-). 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. Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera power.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 72) 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 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. As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. To expand memory capacity, insert a memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card).
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 ofthe 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. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons 1 Battery p.14 2 Recording mode p.11~12,p.36 3 Continuous shot p.39 4 Flash p.27 5 Self-timer p.28 6 Macro p.25 7 Metering p.39 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame 10 Camera shake warning 11 Date/ Time 12 Exposure compensation 13 White Balance p.30 14 ISO p.31 p.
LCD monitor indicator 15 Sharpness p.42 16 Image quality p.38 17 Image size 2560, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 18 Remaining time ( Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:25 / 00:24:52 p.19~21 19 Digital zoom rate X5.0 p.23 20 Digital zoom bar 21 Voice memo 18 p.37 p.24 Starting the recording mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
Starting recording mode Recording Voice Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 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 released.
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. 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(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : OFF, Camera status lamp : ON ) automatically. To use the camera again, press any of the camera buttons except the power button.
ZOOM W/T button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect. You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.2 ~ X 5.0] numerical mark next to the zoom bar. Pressing the ZOOM T button Pressing the ZOOM T button [WIDE zoom] WIDE Zoom Digital zoom WIDE [Digital zoom 2.
Voice memo( )/ UP button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. 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 sliding the mode switch. 2. Press the VOICE MEMO( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.
Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Movie clip Auto Program Night Auto O O O O O Macro O O O X X Mode Portrait Landscape Text Fireworks Icon X X O X Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the centre 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 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode. 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode [ Selecting the Auto flash ] indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
MENU/ OK button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
+/- button 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor ( Ev). 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 ( ) will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor. INFORMATION A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
+/- 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 and press the OK button. 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.
+/- button Setting up the shutter speed and aperture value : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Press the +/- button after selecting the Night scene mode. 1) Selecting the Night scene Mode 1. Slide the MODE switch to select Still Image mode ( ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [MODE] menu tab.
LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. Pressing the LCD button [ Image & full information ] Pressing the LCD button [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ] Pressing the LCD button If the LCD monitor is turned off, the camera status lamp will light up. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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 there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu SHOOTING Sub menu Camera working mode SINGLE 2, 4 ,8 SHOTS Page p.39 NORMAL B&W EFFECT SEPIA p.40 RGB OFF P.FRAME 1~9 p.41 SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL p.42 VIVID MYSET LOAD SAVE CANCEL MYSET1,2,3 p.43 MYSET1,2,3 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. 2560 MODE Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. AUTO PROGRAM SCENE Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. P SIZE 2560X1920 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 2560 P 2560 1 QUALITY S. FINE FINE NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application.
Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. STILL IMAGE mode Mode MOVIE CLIP mode Icon 15F 24F Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 15FPS 24FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi P 2048 2560 1 QUALITY S. FINE FINE NORMAL [ STILL IMAGE mode ] 2048 320 NOR FRAME RATE 15 FPS 24 FPS 15 F [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] INFORMATION S.
Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. MULTI( ) SPOT( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the 1 2560 2048 NOR image area. However, the calculation METERING will be biased towards the centre of the MULTI SPOT image area. This is suitable for general use. : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
Continuous shot Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type quality size S.FINE FINE (Unit : shot) NORMAL 2560x1920 2 2 2 2048X1536 2 2 2 1600X1200 2 2 4 1024X768 4 8 8 640X480 8 8 8 * High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time. * If the [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off automatically.
Effect Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Select the [RGB] sub menu and then press the OK button. 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. When you press the OK button, the value you set will be saved and RGB setup mode will end.
Photo Frame [ FRAME 1 ] [ FRAME 2 ] [ FRAME 3 ] [ FRAME 4 ] [ FRAME 5 ] [ FRAME 6 ] [ FRAME 7 ] [ FRAME 8 ] [ FRAME 9 ] 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.
Save / Load the camera configuration (MYSET) Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) Saving the camera configuration: Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch. 2048 2. Press the MENU button and select [PROGRAM] menu. MYSET 3. Press the Left/Right buttons to select the [MYSET] menu LOAD CANCEL tap. SAVE MYSET1 4. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the [SAVE] menu EXIT: MENU MOVE: and press the right button.
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. 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 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 the PLAY: LCD monitor. 00:00:02 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. 100-0009 No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.48 5 Protect indicator p.58 6 DPOF indicator p.59 7 Stored image number p.14 100-0009 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE AV TV FLASH DATE : 2560X1920 : F3.2 : 1/18 : OFF : 2004/10/01 SIZE AV TV FLASH : 2560X1920 : F3.
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 2560 2048 1600 1024 640 Maximum enlargement rate X8.0 X5.0 X3.0 X2.0 X2.0 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. TRIMMING? 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the TRIM enlargement button. CANCEL 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing CONFIRM :OK the 5 function button. 3.
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. 100-0009 STOP:SHUTTER 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. REC 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. Select the submenu values by pressing the UP/DOWN button and then press the OK button. If [DELETE] is selected : deletes the selected images.
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. Menu tab Main menu SLIDE Sub menu Secondary menu INTERVAL 1, 3, 5, 10SEC REPEAT OFF / ON Page p.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu IMAGES Sub menu Secondary menu ONE PIC - ALL PICS - STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - NO - YES - Page p. 64 p. 65 PRINT p. 65 DPOF PRINT AUTO SET p. 66 AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 SIZE 8X10 A6 A4 B5 AUTO CUSTOM SET p.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page AUTO PLAIN TYPE PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL p. 66 CUSTOM SET FINE AUTO DATE OFF ON AUTO FILE NAME OFF ON NO - YES - RESET p. 67 Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the [INTERVAL] menu and press the Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired interval. 3.
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 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.
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.
Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously 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.
Deleting all 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. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card. Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.
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. 2048 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] DPOF menu tab. STANDARD ONE PIC INDEX ALL PICS 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ SIZE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window 100-0009 for selecting number of copies.
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] 2048 menu tab. DPOF 3. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN STANDARD DEFAULT INDEX 3X5 button and press the RIGHT button. SIZE 4X6 4.
COPY TO CARD This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the 2048 LEFT/ RIGHT button. COPY TO CARD 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN NO button and press the OK button.
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. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES : Select the pictures to be printed.
PictBridge: Picture Selection Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.63) IMAGES 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. ONE PIC ALL PICS 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. MOVE: SET:OK When [ONE PIC] is selected : The PictBridge function will be applied only to the picture currently displayed.
PictBridge: Printing Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.63) PRINT 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] STANDARD INDEX menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE: SET:OK submenu value, and then press the OK button. [STANDARD] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers. One picture is printed on one piece of paper.
PictBridge: Print Setting AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.63) AUTO SET NO 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the YES [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE: SET:OK submenu value, and then press the OK button. [NO] : [CUSTOM SET] values are kept. [YES] : All values in the [CUSTOM SET] are automatically changed.
PictBridge : RESET Initializes user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.63) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. - If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be reset. - If [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
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 FILE PWR SAVE Sub menu Secondary menu RESET - SERIES - OFF, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10MIN - Page p.69 p.70 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEUTSCH DANSK FRANÇAIS SVENSKA p.71 ESPAÑOL ITALIANO MELAYU P”CCK»… PORTU.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu USB Sub menu Secondary menu COMPUTER Page p.75 PRINTER VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET NTSC p.76 PAL OFF, 1, 2, 3 SEC p.77 NO YES p.77 * 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. P 2560 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FILE RESET PWR SAVE 3MIN 3.
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC50001. File names are assigned sequentially from SUC50001 SUC50002 ~ SUC59999. 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. Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage.
Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries 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. P 2560 SETUP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FILE ENGLISH menu tab. PWR SAVE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. BACK : SET : OK 4.
Formatting a memory card This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting a Memory Card 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. P 2560 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP PWR SAVE menu tab.
Setting up the Date You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. P 2560 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LANGUAGE 2004/ 10/ 01 FORMAT 3. Select the [DATE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN DATE button and press the RIGHT button. SET : OK BACK : 4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.
Date type You can change the date type that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting up the Date 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 [DATE TYPE] 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. - Date type : [YY/MM/DD] / [MM/DD/YY] / [DD/MM/YY] 5.
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. P 2560 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. USB OFF VIDEO 1 SEC 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Q.
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 Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3 S.IMAGE p.78 p.79 S.SOUND SH.SOUND p.79 * 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.
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 CARD ERROR ! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.72) MEMORY ERROR! Internal memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Format the memory with the memory card removed. (p.
Warning indicator LOW BATTERY ! There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries LOW LIGHT ! When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode SET USB [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. Reconfigure [USB] in the [SETUP] menu. OUT OF NUMBER When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. Select printing page within the limitation.
Before contacting a service center Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.72) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.
Before contacting a service center The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name 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 No image on external monitor The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera Check the connection cables There are incorrect files in the memory card Inser
Specifications Type Effective Pixels Total Pixels Image Sensor Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Speed Shutter Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Range Recharging Time Flash Sharpness Effect White Balance Photo Frame Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip Media Storage File Format 1/2.5" CCD Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 5.2 Mega-pixel Lens f=5.8mm (35mm film equivalent:35mm) F3.2 / F7.0 Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.
Specifications Image Size Storage Capacity (16MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Camera Driver Software Application 2560 : 2560x1920 pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels 2560 : Super fine (9) / Fine (18) / Normal (29) 2048: Super fine (10 ) / Fine (24) / Normal (38) 1600: Super fine (16 ) / Fine (36) / Normal (58) 1024: Super fine (36) / Fine (67) / Normal
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 U-CA 501. 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 89 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 successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install PhotoImpression. The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected.
Setting up the application software 11. 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. [Click!] 12. 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!] 13. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] 14.
Setting up the application software 15. PhotoImpression installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install Digimax Reader. * The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The frame 15 may not appear according to the system requirements. [Click!] 16. Digimax Reader installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button. - Check the [MANUAL] button.
Setting up the application software 18. 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. [Click!] 19. 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!] 20. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer.
Setting up the application software 21. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 22. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * 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. 23.
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 "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. 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.
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 camera status lamp will blinks 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Select [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax U-CA 501] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click !] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.90) 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 camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp is turned off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different 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 is turned off. 2.
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.
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. If 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.
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 Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ 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 instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows.
Digimax Reader How to use the Digimax Reader 1. Connect the camera and the PC with a USB cable and download the images that were stored in the camera to the PC. * Please see page 99 ~ 100 for details on Connecting a camera and PC, Downloading images. 2. Run the Digimax Reader. 3. Click the Open( ) icon as shown alongside. 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis( image. ) icon to scan the 6.
Digimax Reader 8. To save the section as a text, click the Save( icon. A window as shown alongside will be displayed. ) 9. Select a file type that you want to. Selectable file type : *.TXT, *.HWP, *.DOC, *.RTF INFORMATION To get an image that can be recognized as a text : - Keep a distance of 20cm between the subject and the camera. - The subject need to be centered. - Avoid the camera shake to get a good image. Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Reader for further information.
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 2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder, refer to the following. 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decoder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decoder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax" and press the Enter key.
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