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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.97) Take a picture (p.21) 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.105) Check the camera’s power.
Contents READY Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution An FCC warning This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer's contents Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side/ 5-function button Mode dial Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.
Contents LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause/ Down button LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LCD button Delete button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Rotating an image Resize Protecting images Deleting all images DPOF DPOF : STANDARD DPOF : INDEX DPOF : PRINT SIZE DPOF : CANCEL COPY TO CARD PictBridge PictBridge: Picture Selection PictBridge: Printing 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.
This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 66~74) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 106) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) 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 favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 24) 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 USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD SD memory card AC adapter (SAC-32, 3.
Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Power button Speaker Flash Microphone Function lamp Viewfinder Mirror for self portrait Lens Back & Bottom Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Mode dial Viewfinder Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) +/-, DELETE button LCD button 5-function button LCD monitor USB connection port Play mode button DC input connection port Tripod socket ASM (Manual & Scene mode) button * When using the digit
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber cover SELFTIMER/ RIGHT button MACRO / DOWN button Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
Identification of features AS mode Aperture priority/ Shutter priority mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the AS mode. M mode Manual mode The Aperture value, Shutter speed and various functions can be set manually in this mode. 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 Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Function Description Power on Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture After taking a picture Function lamp blinks once While movie recording Function lamp blinks at a 1-second interval While voice recording. For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
Connecting to a Power Source DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter (3.3V 2.0A) with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 79) 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 and MMC (Multi Media Card). The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted.
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 back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), 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 Page 1 Battery 2 Recording mode 3 Continuous shot 4 Flash p.32 5 Self-timer p.34 6 Macro p.30 7 Metering p.46 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame 10 Camera shake warning 11 Date/ Time 12 Exposure compensation p.38 13 White Balance p.38 p.16 p.12~13 20 p.49 AEB p.46 p.26 2004.08.
LCD monitor indicator 14 ISO p.36 15 Sharpness p.48 16 Image quality p.45 17 Image size 2816, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 16 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:00:44/ 00:59:00 18 19 Voice memo 20 Optical zoom/ Digital Zoom rate p.44 p.29 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.
Starting the recording mode How to use the PROGRAM 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 PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.44), quality (p.45), metering (p.46), continuous shooting (p.46), picture effects (p.47), sharpness(p.
Starting the recording mode How to use the M mode ( ) The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in this mode. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the M mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select Aperture Value and Shutter speed. * Please see page 40 for details on Aperture and Shutter speed setting. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 8.
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 [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] for as long as the available recording time.
Starting the recording mode NIGHT SCENE mode( ) This mode is used at night or against a dark background. It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this. Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select Aperture Value and Shutter speed. Please see page 39 for details on Aperture and Shutter speed setting.
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 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. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode.
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. The zoom function can’t be activated during the movie clip recording. Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
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) Mode Auto O O O O O O O Macro O O O O O O X Mode Auto O O Macro X X X X X O O O X X X O 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 flash ] 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3.
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 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. AUTO, PROGRAM, AS, M, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE and SCENE. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
+/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu Sub menu ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400 WHITE BALANCE AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. Exposure compensation -2.0~0.0~+2.0(0.5EV steps) Available camera mode ISO: You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1.
+/- button White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( ). The white balance menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value. The value you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
+/- 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.
ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Night scene mode. Using the ASM button in the Night scene mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the NIGHT SCENE mode 2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value or shutter speed is turned green. 3. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the shutter speed. The aperture value will be changed automatically. Press the RIGHT/LEFT button to select the aperture value.
ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) Using the ASM button in the M mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the M mode 2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value or shutter speed is turned green. 3. Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select the aperture value and shutter speed. - UP/DOWN button : selecting the shutter speed - LEFT/RIGHT button : selecting the aperture value 4. Press the ASM button again. The value you set will be saved and the mode will switch to M mode.
ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) You can use the ASM button to select the desired scene in the Scene mode. Using the ASM button in the Scene mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the Scene mode 2. Press the ASM button and then a menu will be displayed as shown alongside. Press the left/right button to select a desired scene. - Selectable scene menu : Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach & Snow.
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 LED next to the viewfinder blinks) - When there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page SINGLE 2 SHOTS SHOOTING 4 SHOTS p.46 8 SHOTS AEB NORMAL B&W EFFECT SEPIA p.47 RGB SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL p.48 VIVID LOAD MYSET MYSET2 SAVE SCENE MYSET1 p.49 MYSET3 PORTRAIT, CHILDREN , LANDSCAPE , TEXT, CLOSE UP, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS, BEACH&SNOW p.50 * 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. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. SIZE 2816X2112 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 2816 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. 2816 QUALITY 2816 NOR METERING MULTI SPOT S.FINE FINE NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. Press the UP or DOWN button.
Size INFORMATION The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images. The selectable image sizes in the AUTO mode are listed below. - P(2816X2112) : For printing the image - M(1600X1200) : For saving the image to a PC - E(640X480) : For sending the image by e-mail Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.
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 2816 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 center of the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
Continuous shot Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type quality (Unit : shot) S.FINE FINE NORMAL 2816X2112 2 2 2 2272X1704 2 2 2 2048X1536 2 2 2 size 1600X1200 4 8 8 1024X768 8 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] or [AEB] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off automatically.
Effect 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. EXIT:SH1 SET:OK Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
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. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the PROGRAM mode and press the menu button. NOR 2048 2. Press the Left/Right buttons to select the [MYSET] MYSET menu tap. LOAD CANCEL 3. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the [SAVE] menu SAVE MYSET1 and press the right button. MOVE: CHANGE: 4.
Scene Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Sub menu Icon PORTRAIT Description PORTRAIT To take picture of a person. CHILDREN Take a still picture of capturing moving children. LANDSCAPE TEXT CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN Scenery with green woods or blue sky. Portrait with scenery background. Use this mode to shoot a document. Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.
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 turn the power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode.
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 LCD monitor. PLAY 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.55 5 Protect indicator p.65 6 DPOF indicator p.66 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: 2816X2112 F2.7 1/30 100 OFF 2004/08/01 SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH : 2816X2112 : F2.
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 2816/2272/2048/1600 1024 640 Maximum enlargement rate X5.0 X3.2 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. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. STOP:SHUTTER 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. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu SLIDE are default settings. Sub menu Secondary menu INTERVAL 1, 3, 5, 10SEC REPEAT ON / OFF 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 SELECT - ALL - STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - NO - YES - PRINT DPOF PRINT AUTO SET Page p. 71 p. 72 p. 72 p. 73 AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 SIZE 8.5X11 A6 A4 B5 AUTO CUSTOM SET INDEX 1 FULL LAYOUT 2 4 6 8 60 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. 73 CUSTOM SET FINE AUTO DATE OFF ON AUTO FILE NAME OFF ON RESET NO - YES - p. 74 Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 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. Press the OK button to save the configuration.
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 2048 [PROTECT] menu tab. PROTECT ONE PIC 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN ALL PICS button and press the OK button.
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. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. DPOF 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ STANDARD ONE PIC DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. INDEX ALL PICS 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or SIZE [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window BACK: SET:OK 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] menu tab. 3. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN DPOF button and press the RIGHT button. STANDARD DEFAULT 3X5 INDEX 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 LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [NO] : The Play mode screen is displayed - [YES] : All images saved in the internal memory are copied to the memory card after the [PLEASE WAIT!] message is displayed.
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.70) IMAGES 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. SELECT 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired ALL submenu value, and then press the OK button. MOVE: SET:OK When [SELECT] 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.70) PRINT 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] STANDARD menu tab. INDEX 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.70) AUTO SET 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO NO SET] menu tab. YES 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.70) 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, 10MIN - FRANÇAIS T Y P E ESPAÑOL ITALIANO P”CCK»… p.77 B DEUTSCH LANGUAGE p.76 ENGLISH ENGLISH A Page DANSK T Y P E SVENSKA p.78 THAI MELAYU DUTCH PORTU.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu USB Sub menu COMPUTER PRINTER Secondary menu Page p.83 DARK LCD NORMAL p.83 BRIGHT Q.VIEW RESET OFF, 1, 2, 3SEC YES NO p.84 p.84 * 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. 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FILE RESET 3.
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA60001. File names are assigned sequentially from STA60001 STA60002 ~ STA69999. 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 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. 2816 SETUP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FILE menu tab. ENGLISH PWR SAVE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ LANGUAGE FRANÇAIS DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 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 2816 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the SETUP MENU button. PWR SAVE NO 2.
Setting up the Date/ Time You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date/Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LANGUAGE FORMAT 3. Select the [DATE&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DATE&TIME DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Date Imprinting 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. DATE&TIME DATE 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN DATE TYPE D&TIME IMPRINT button and press the RIGHT button. OFF SET:OK BACK: 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type, and then press the OK button.
Function lamp Description of the Function lamp Function Description During power-on Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture After an image is captured Function lamp will blink once. During voice recording Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval. While recording a movie clip Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval. When the self-timer is activated Even if the function lamp is set to OFF, the self-timer lamp will work. (See page 34.
Selecting an External Device (USB) You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LAMP COMPUTER 3. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button SOUND PRINTER USB and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 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. 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. USB LCD 1 SEC 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Q.VIEW button and press the RIGHT button.
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 S.IMAGE SH.SOUND S.SOUND Sub menu Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 p.85 p.86 p.86 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter 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 [SH.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. 2816 MYCAM S.IMAGE SH.SOUND S.SOUND BACK: OFF SH.
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 Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again CARD ERROR ! - Format the memory card (p.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom The camera doesn t switch on Causes Remedy - There is low battery capacity - Insert fresh batteries - An AC Power Adapter is not - Connect an AC Power Adapter connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) polarities The camera power ceases whilst in use - The batteries are exhausted - Insert fresh batteries - The Camera is turned off - Press the
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without The images are unclear Remedy - If the subject is closer than 0.
Before contacting a service center Symptom Colour of image is different to the original scene Images are too bright Causes - White balance setting is PC’s explorer, the - Select appropriate White balance incorrect - Exposure is excessive - Reset exposure compensation - Cable connection is incorrect - Check the connection - The camera is off - Turn the camera on - There are no batteries, the - Insert new batteries or check the adapter batteries are exhausted or the When using the Remedy conne
Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel 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 Storage Media 1/1.8" CCD Approx. 6.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 6.2 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F2.
Specifications File Format Image Size Storage Capacity (32MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Camera Driver Software Application Special Features 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 A6. 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 96 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. 17. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button.
Setting up the application software 19. 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!] 20. 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!] 21. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer.
Setting up the application software 22. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 23. 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. If the image viewer program opens, the camera driver was setup successfully. 24.
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. When connecting the camera to your PC, it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter. Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver.
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 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.
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax A6] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.97) 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 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 auto focus 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 105~107 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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