ENGLISH Digimax V6000 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. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax V6.
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.99) 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.
Contents READY ZOOM W/T button 27 TELE Zoom 28 Getting to know your camera 5 WIDE Zoom 28 About the icons 5 Voice memo/ UP button 29 Danger 6 Recording a voice memo 29 Warning 6 MACRO / SUPER MACRO button 30 Caution 7 Focus lock 32 An FCC warning 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 33 8 This digital camera can be used for SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button 35 Manufacturer's contents 10 MENU/ OK button 37 Identification of features 11 MF button 38 Front & Top 11 +/- button 41 Back & Bot
Contents Using the camera buttons to adjust the Imprinting the recording date 82 Sound 83 58 LCD brightness 83 59 Selecting Video out type 84 Play & Pause button 60 Quick view 85 DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 61 Initialization(RESET ALL) 85 LCD button 61 Connecting an External Device (USB) 86 Delete button 62 Setting up the MYCAM menu 87 camera 58 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Setting up the play back function using the Start up image 87 LCD monit
Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment.
Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it.
Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects.
This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 84) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 70~77) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 106) 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.
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power switch Flash light amount sensor Flash Microphone Viewfinder Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet Remote control sensor Lens Back & Bottom Mode dial lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Mode dial Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Viewfinder Zoom T button (Digital zoom) +&-/PLAY & PAUSE button 5-function button Speaker MF / DELETE button USB/ AV connection terminal LCD button LCD monitor Tripod socket PLAY mode button
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber Battery chamber cover MACRO / SUPER MACRO / DOWN button Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
Identification of features A/S/M mode Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M mode. MySET mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. VOICE RECORDING mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.(Max : 1 hour) Voice recording file type : *.
Identification of features Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 35) Color Status Camera Status - For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals. Red Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the LED 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 5V 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 (5V 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. 81) 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. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description 1 Battery p.16 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.26 4 Flash p.33 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Voice memo p.29 7 Macro p.30 8 Metering p.50 9 Manual focus p.38 10 Sharpness p.52 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 13 Exposure compensation 20 Icons 2004/07/01 01:00 PM Page p.82 p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.42 15 ISO p.42 16 RGB p.41 17 Image quality p.49 18 Image size/ Continuous shot 2816, 2560, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640/ 0 Number of available shots remaining 22 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 19 20 p.48 Optical/ Digital Zoom bar 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.48), quality (p.49), metering (p.50), number of pictures in continuous shooting (p.50), picture effects (p.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MySET mode ( ) This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons to change the desired camera functions. The last changed function(s) will automatically be saved as MySET mode. 7.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time.
Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button and use the Left/Right buttons to select the [SCENE] menu tab. 7.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page 14) Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE , SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER switch Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. Slide the power switch to turn the power on If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting.
ZOOM W/T button INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. You can record with digital zoom in MOVIE CLIP mode; you can use the digital zoom while recording movie clips.
Voice memo( )/ UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
MACRO ( ) / SUPER MACRO ( ) button Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: WIDE, T: TELE) Unit : m Types of focus modes Range Normal Macro W:0.3~0.8 0.8 ~ Super Macro T:0.3~0.8 W:0.06~0.3 T: X INFORMATION When the macro or super macro mode is selected, It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this. When super macro is selected, the flash mode is changed to Flash off automatically. The super macro can be activated only in the wide zoom mode.
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. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured. 3.
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. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode [ Selecting the Auto & Red eye reduction flash ] with the exception of SCENE, MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2.
FLASH( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate Auto flash 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. The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the SELFTIMER ( ) / REMOTE ( ) 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 the RECORDING mode. Note that only remote controller shooting is available in the voice recording mode. 2.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button Self-timer/ remote mode setting Mode dial Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) AUTO PROGRAM A/S/M, MySET Off 2s self-timer Off Remote 10s self-timer Remote MOVIE CLIP NIGHT SCENE, SCENE VOICE RECORDING INFORMATION When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows: 2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for 2 seconds.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button Changing the remote controller battery Check the polarity while installing the remote controller batteries. The + polarity must be upward. Contact your dealer or Samsung camera service center for supplier details. The battery type is CR 2025 3V. MENU/ OK button MEMU 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.
MF button In dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occurs, press the MF button and you can select manual focus. Carefully set the focus, using the MF button for focusing. If the focus is not accurate, the picture may be blurred. Please set manual focusing carefully. Use the MF button in A/S/M mode to change the Aperture value and Shutter speed. Focusing 1. Press the MF button and use the Left/Right buttons to select automatic or manual focusing. 2.
MF button INFORMATION The manual focus function is disabled in the AUTO, VOICE RECORDING, and SCENE modes. The MF bar is divided into 3 parts according to the photography range. Part of the MF bar Photography range 1st part 0.8m ~ infinity 2nd part 0.3m ~ 0.8m 3rd part (only in wide zoom mode) 0.06m ~ 0.3m When the subject distance is between 0.06m ~ 0.3m, the flash mode is changed to FLASH OFF automatically.
MF button S mode(Shutter priority mode) 1. Press the MF button and wait for the shutter speed value in the LCD to go red. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to set the desired shutter speed value. 3. Press the MF or Menu/OK button to save the selected values. - Pressing the MF button: Saves the new shutter speed and displays the focus adjust icon ( AF ). To set manual focusing, set the distance as shown in page 38. To set automatic focusing, press the MF button again.
MF button If the aperture value or shutter speed is out of the limit of application, the value that is displayed on the LCD monitor will show as red. However, you will still be able to take a picture. Please adjust the shutter speed and aperture value so that the red warning turns white (normal) before taking the picture. +/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed.
+/- button 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. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( ). The ISO menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired ISO sensitivity value. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
+/- button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press the SHUTTER button. 3. Your custom white balance value is stored.
+/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1. Select the NIGHT SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press +/- button and Long Time shutter menu (LT, For selecting shutter speed and aperture value) will be displayed. 3.
LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Toggle the LCD button in shooting mode (except in voice recording mode) to display the next LCD information displayed. 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 mode dial lamp will light up.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated. - While image data is being processed. (when the green 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.50 8 SHOTS NORMAL EFFECT B&W SEPIA p.51 NEGATIVE SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL p.52 VIVID A ASM S p.52 M PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE SCENE CLOSE-UP SUNSET DAWN p.53 BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. SIZE 2816X2112 2560X1920 2272X1704 2048X1536 2816 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. 2816 QUALITY NOR SHOOTING SINGLE 2 SHOTS 4 SHOTS 8 SHOTS TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. Press the UP or DOWN button.
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 TIFF Sub menu TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format tiff jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi 2048 2816 2048 640 QUALITY TIFF 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 image 2816 2048 area. However, the calculation will be METERING biased towards the centre of the image MULTI area. This is suitable for general use. : Only the rectangular area in the center SPOT 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) TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 2816X2112 1 1 2 2 2560X1920 1 1 2 2 2272X1704 1 2 2 8 2048X1536 1 2 8 8 1600X1200 1 4 8 8 size 1024X768 1 8 8 8 640X480 1 8 8 8 * High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time. * Select [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] menu to inactivate the flash.
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. 2048 NOR SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID [ PROGRAM mode ] Sub menu SOFT NORMAL Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Scene Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Sub menu Icon 2048 2816 SCENE PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP Description PORTRAIT To take picture of a person. CHILDREN Take a still picture of capturing moving children. LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP SUNSET DAWN Scenery with green woods or blue sky. Portrait with scenery background. Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. Slide the power switch to turn the camera power on. Press the play mode button once to switch to play mode. Press the play mode button again to switch to shooting mode. You can turn the power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode. Press the play mode button again to turn the power off.
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 FF REW 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a movie clip file. - To pause a movie clip file while playing it back, press the play & pause button again.
Starting play mode Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a recorded voice file, the voice indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. PLAY 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a REW FF recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice 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.60 5 Protect indicator p.67 6 DPOF indicator p.70 7 Stored image number 8 TIFF file 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 : 50 : OFF : 2004/07/01 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 Maximum enlargement rate 2816 2560 2272 2048 1600 1024 11 10 8.8 8.0 6.2 4.0 640 2.5 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the TRIMMING? enlargement button. TRIM:OK CANCEL: 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing 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. STOP:SHUTTER 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files.
DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - DOWN button : While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor. - 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.
Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE ( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the OK button to delete the image. DELETE ? DEL:OK CANCEL: Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode 1. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select an image to delete. 2.
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.
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 - YES - NO - Page p. 74 AUTO SET p. 75 AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 SIZE 8X10 A6 A4 B5 AUTO FULL CUSTOM SET p. 75 1 LAYOUT 2 4 6 8 AUTO PLAIN TYPE PHOTO FASTPHO.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL FINE AUTO p. 75 CUSTOM SET DATE OFF ON AUTO FILE NAME OFF ON STANDARD - INDEX - YES - NO - YES - NO - PRINT p. 76 p. 76 DPOF PRINT p. 77 RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. SLIDE 3.
Starting the slide show Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect. SLIDE [CANCEL] : Normal display. CANCEL INTERVAL [EFFECT 1] : Image is displayed slowly. EFFECT1 REPEAT EFFECT2 EFFECT [EFFECT 2] : Image is displayed slowly from the SET:OK BACK: center outwards.
Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [DELETE] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Deleting images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images.
Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. RESIZE 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN 1600X1200 1280X960 button and press the OK button.
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can view a picture in its proper orientation if the picture has been taken with the camera oriented vertically or up-side-down. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
DPOF : STANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [SELECT]: Selection window for an image to print is displayed. - Up/Down/Left/Right: Select an image to print.
DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
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. TIFF, 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.86) IMAGES 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. ONE PIC 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired ALL PICS 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: 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.86) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [YES]: All values in the [CUSTOM SET] are automatically changed. [NO] : [CUSTOM SET] values are kept.
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.86) 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 : 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.86) 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 [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset. - If [NO] is selected : Settings will not 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 Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET FILE p.79 SERIES PWR OFF OFF, 1~3~10MIN p.80 ENGLISH P”CCK»… FRANÇAIS PORTU. DEUTSCH DUTCH ESPAÑOL DANSK ITALIANO SVENSKA LANGUAGE p.81 SUOMI THAI NO p.81 FORMAT YES 04/07/01 13:00 YY/MM/DD D & TIME p.82 DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY OFF IMPRINT DATE p.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page DARK LCD NORMAL p.83 BRIGHT NTSC p.84 VIDEO PAL Q. VIEW OFF, 1, 2, 3SEC p.85 NO RESET p.85 YES COMPUTER USB p.86 PRINTER * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. NOR 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab.
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SV600001. File names are assigned sequentially from SV600001 SV600002 ~ SV609999. 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. NOR 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. ENGLISH FILE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ PWR OFF DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. NOR 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LANGUAGE FORMAT 3. Select the [D&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN YY/MM/DD D & TIME button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [VIDEO] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. NOR 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LCD 1 SEC VIDEO 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Q. VIEW button and press the RIGHT button.
Connecting 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. NOR 2816 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP Q. VIEW menu tab. COMPUTER RESET 3. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button PRINTER USB and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu OFF USER IMAGE Page IMAGE 1 S.IMAGE p.87 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 p.88 S.SOUND p.88 SH.SOUND * 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 Warning indicator Causes - Memory card error CARD ERROR ! Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom 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 - Slide 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 No image on external monitor Causes - White balance setting is Remedy - Select appropriate White balance incorrect - Exposure is excessive - Reset exposure compensation - The external monitor has not - Check the connection cables been connected properly with the camera - There are incorrect files in the - Insert a memory card that has correct files memory card - Cable connection i
Specifications Type Effective Pixel Total Pixel Image Sensor Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Viewfinder Focusing Range Type Speed Shutter Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Range Recharging Time Flash Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip Media Storage File Format 1/1.8" CCD Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel Approx. 6.4 Mega-pixel Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.
Specifications Image Size Storage Capacity (32MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Camera Software DriverApplication Special Features 2816 : 2816x2112 2560 : 2560x1920 2272 : 2272x1704 2048 : 2048x1536 1600 : 1600x1200 1024 : 1024x768 640 : 640x480 2816 : Super Fine 9, Fine 18, Normal 26, TIFF 1 2560 : Super Fine 11, Fine 22, Normal 32, TIFF 2 2272 : Super Fine 14, Fine 28, Normal 40, TIFF 2 2048 : Super Fine 17, Fine 3
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 V6. 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 98 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 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. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
Setting up the application software 15. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. [Click!] 16. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 17. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "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 V6 V6000] 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.99) 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.
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 4 PhotoImpression4]. 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 instruction on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. Digimax Viewer 2.1 This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open.
Digimax Viewer 2.1 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar. And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image and press the right mouse button. Digimax Viewer functions are listed below. - Basic functions : Copy, Cut, Paste, Delete, Rotate, Rename, changing file type, Resize, Property. - Advanced functions : Print, Slide show, Export, Sending e-mail, On-line print, Web album etc.
FAQ [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. [Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard.
FAQ [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question(?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove". Restart the PC and connect the camera the again.
FAQ 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG 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. 2) When the movie clip plays back, the blue and red colors are reversed or the movie clip doesn't open. It isn't compatible with the ffdshow Codec or K-lite Codec Pack. Disable the ffdshow program.
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