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NOTE • • • • This camera will not function without a battery. Use one 3V lithium battery (CR 2). The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: • When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained. • When the Power is turned off.(When the lens cap is closed.) • When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding.
CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Part Names ................................................................................ 4 LCD panel ...................................................................................7 Viewfinder and Indicators ...........................................................8 Loading the battery .....................................................................
PART NAMES PREPARATION Front / Top Autofocus window Self-timer lamp Exposure sensor Shutter button Mode dial LCD panel Mid-roll rewind button Flash button (Flash mode selection button) Buzzer ON/OFF button Battery Chamber cover Flash 4 Lens Viewfinder
Rear / Bottom Power button Autofocus/flash indicator(Green LED) Viewfinder Zoom Button W(WIDE) Zoom Button T(TELE) Film check window Back cover release button Strap eyelet Date record window (Q.D. model only) Tripod socket Date selection button (Q.D.
Interior Back cover Film pressure plate Film pressure roller Spool Film sensor DX contacts 6
LCD PANEL Flash mode Exposure counter Film loading failure warning indicator(E) Buzzer indicator Battery condition indicator Film rewinding indicator 7
VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS Viewfinder Close range picture area mark - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 1.0m~1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 1.2m ~ 2.0m Picture area frame - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 2.0m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame) Indicators Green 8 Autofocus Indicator (Green LED) When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking.
LOADING THE BATTERY 1 1 2 2 3 1 2 1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position. 3. Close the chamber cover. NOTE Use one CR 2 battery. The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes. Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period. The indicator will disappear on the LCD panel when the power is turned off.
CHECKING THE BATTERY You can check the battery life on the LCD panel 1. Normal operation - The battery condition indicator does not appear. 2. The indicator appears half way. - The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available. 3. The indicator blinks. - The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery. NOTE Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction.
LOADING THE FILM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. The film should lie flat. 4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”. 5. The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads “1”. 6. If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an “E” warning signal.
ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Refer to the illustrations above.
USING THE CAMERA 2 1 Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically. While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. Press the lens in (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the (Wide) button to move the .
HOLDING THE CAMERA ;;; ;;; ;; ;;; ;;; ;;; ;; ;;; ;; ;;; In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steady, especially when using longer focal lengths (Tele). Place the camera strap over your wrist. Both elbows (horizontal picture) or one elbow (vertical picture) should be held close to your body. Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the camera. This ensures correct framing. Ensure you can see all four sides of the viewing frame when composing your shot.
TAKING PICTURES Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8) Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture. The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance. Exposure range (WIDE) : 1.0m ~ (TELE) : 1.2m ~ NOTE When the flash is being charged, the indicator(Green LED) will be blinked rapidly.
BUZZER OPERATION The buzzer function can be selected by Buzzer ON/OFF button and it will operate only if the buzzer mark appears on the LCD panel. According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows.
USING THE FOCUS LOCK ! ATTENTION The Autofocus system of this camera may not function in circumstances below : The subject blends into the background. The subject is fast moving. The subject does not reflect enough light back into the autofocus receiver(e.g.very dark objects). The subject is very narrow, either horizontally or vertically(e.g.a lamppost). There is more than one subject, one near the camera and one some distance away. Strong light is directed at the camera. (the subject is back lit).
REWINDING THE FILM 1. Automatic rewinding After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed. When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( ) will blink. After 5 seconds the icon will no longer be displayed. You may remove the film at this point.(Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) 2.
DATE IMPRINTING (Q.D. MODEL ONLY) 1. Changing Date format Press the MODE button in the back cover to select the desired format. 2.
3. Setting the Date Select the date mode by pressing the MODE button. Press the SELECT button to access a day, month or year. Adjust the date or time by pressing the SET button. (The date will run through quickly if you press the SET button continuously.) NOTE EXAMPLE 2001 –> “01” To avoid damage the buttons, do not use a sharp implement. 2002 –> “02” Remember, when changing the battery, you will need to 2003 –> “03” adjust the date. This camera will set the date automatically until 2049.
USING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode by pressing the FLASH button. The Flash Mode Order is subject to change without prior notice. NOTE In case of the "Auto Flash" function, the camera will retain the mode even though the camera is turned off. When you turn on the camera, check the LCD panel. (but)When you change the battery, the mode will be set to Auto red-eye reduction.
AUTO AUTO RED-EYE REDUCTION In low light conditions, the flash will automatically fire to obtain a suitable exposure. You can decrease the red-eye phenomenon automatically when taking a portrait picture in low light. NOTE When you press the shutter button down, the Red-eye reduction lamp will operate and the flash will fire.
AUTO AUTO FLASH Select the Auto Mode by pressing the FLASH button 1 time. Auto flash mode activates the flash by measuring the brightness of the object. Flash will not engage when the shooting object is too bright. NOTE Once the Auto Flash Mode is selected, it will remain active even when it is turned off. (but)When you change the battery, the mode will be set to Auto red-eye reduction.
FILL-IN FLASH Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 2 times. When the main subject is in shadow and the surrounding light conditions are too strong for the auto-flash to engage, the fill-in flash allows you to expose the subject correctly. NOTE When using this mode, the flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject and background. FLASH OFF Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button three times. Use this mode when you want to take pictures without flash.
USING THE SHOOTING MODE Select the shooting mode as below by the Mode Dial. <2 Sec. Delayed shutter release> NOTE Self-shooting and Bulb-shooting will return to the default mode after one shot.
SELF-SHOOTING You can select the Self- shooting by the Mode Dial. You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode. When pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp blink slowly for 7 seconds. Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken.
2 SEC. DELAYED SHUTTER RELEASE You can select the 2sec. Delayed shutter release by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to avoid camera shake caused by camera movement during hand held shots. In this mode, a picture is taken 2 seconds after releasing the shutter button.
BULB BULB SHOOTING (B SHUTTER) You can select the Bulb shooting by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to shoot subjects that require an extended shutter speed such as fireworks and night scenes. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed. The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds. NOTE Use this mode only in low light. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod.
CARE AND STORAGE ! Warning Do not try to disassemble the camera yourself. Your camera contains high voltage circuitry and may cause injury if interfered with. The temperature range in which the camera operates is between 50 and -10 (122 ~14 ). The camera performance may be impaired when used in very cold weather. If you plan to take pictures when the temperature is below 7 (45 ), take care to keep your camera and battery warm between shots.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If the sutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button. Check point Is the lens cover completely open? Is the battery loaded correctly? Remedy Press the Power button again. Reinsert correctly. Has it been a long time since you used the camera? Change the battery. Page 13 9 10 If a picture is partially dark or out of focus. Check point Remedy Was the lens or other sensors obstructed by your Be careful not to block the lens or the exposure sensor.
SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Format Speed FILM Loading Winding Rewinding LENS SHUTTER EXPOSURE VIEWFINDER 35mm fully automatic lens shutter camera. 35mm DX-coded film, 24x36mm. Automatic setting with DX-coded film, ISO 50~1600. Automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed. Automatic advance. Automatic rewinding, Mid-roll rewinding. Samsung SHD lens, F6.3 ~ 12.3 / 38 ~ 80mm (4 elements 4 groups). Programmed AE electronic focusing Shutter speed : 1/3 ~ 1/250 sec.
Type FLASH Range Built-in electronic flash. ISO 38mm(WIDE) 80mm(TELE) 100 3.8m / 12.5ft 2.0m / 6.6ft 200 5.4m / 17.7ft 2.8m / 9.2ft Recycling time Approx. 7 sec. SPECIAL Shooting mode FEATURES Flash-mode DATE imprinting (Q.D.Model) POWER SOURCE DIMENSIONS(WxHxD) WEIGHT Bulb shooting (B Shutter) Self-timer 2 second delayed shutter release Auto red-eye reduction Auto flash Fill-in flash Flash off Date or Time setting( Q.D.
CHECKING THE CAMERA Checking the shutter condition - You can check the condition of the shutter by pressing it. The short click sound will result. Checking the irises - After removing the back cover of a camera, it is normal to see the closed lens opening up when you press the shutter. - The irises will adjust depending on the light condition. Dark light will cause them to open wide; bright light will cause the narrowing of the irises.
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