English Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 301, including capturing images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
Instructions Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.76) 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 POWER button 24 SHUTTER button 24 Getting to know your camera 5 WIDE / TELE button 24 About the icons 5 Voice memo / UP button 26 Danger 6 Recording a voice memo 26 Warning 6 Down button 26 Caution 7 FLASH / LEFT button 27 An FCC warning 7 Self-timer / Right button 28 This digital camera can be used for 8 +/- button 30 Manufacturer's contents 10 Focus lever 31 Identification of features 11 MENU/ OK button 32 Front & Top 11 LCD button 32 Back & Bott
Contents Voice memo / Up button 45 Setting up the MyCAM menue 65 Play & Pause / Down button 46 Start up sound 66 LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 46 Start up image 66 LCD button 47 Important notes 67 Delete button 47 Warning indicator 69 Before contacting a service center 70 Specifications 72 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 48 Starting the slide show 49 Protecting images 50 Deleting all images 51 Copy to card 52 DPOF : Setting the Number of SOFTWARE So
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 63) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 53) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 83) 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 22) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards. Recording a movie clip (refer to page 22) 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 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch VIDEO cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty SD memory card Battery pack (SBP-3603) AC adapter (3.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Microphone Flash USB connection terminal Self-timer lamp VIDEO connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Focus lever Back & Bottom Mode dial WIDE/THUMBNAIL button Camera status lamp TELE/Digital zoom button Viewfinder Strap eyelet 5-function button LCD monitor +&-/ DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button LCD button * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may b
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button Memory card slot Battery chamber FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button MENU/ OK button Play & Pause/ 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 6 recording modes. These are listed below. Still image mode Two types of focus modes allow users to shoot still images from 0.19 m to infinity.
Identification of features 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) Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. - Image size : 320X240 - Movie clip file type : *.avi Photo Frame mode This mode allows users to add frame-like borders to a still image and save it. 4 types of frames are available.
Identification of features Camera status lamp Color Status Blinking and off On Green Blinking slowly Blinking fast Camera Status Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Flash recharging Image processing(compression/decompression) USB busy Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 28) Color Red Status Blinking Blinking once time Camera Status - For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals.
Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion. Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+ and-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-V3 type battery 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. You can use an SD memory card 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 push the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the card 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 1 Battery p.16 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.23 4 Flash p.28 5 Self-timer p.29 6 Voice memo p.26 7 Macro p.31 8 Metering p.36~37 9 Time 01:00 PM p.61 10 Date 2003/ 10/ 01 p.61 11 Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0 EV p.30 12 White Balance p.38 13 Card Inserted indicator p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 Sharpness p.37 15 Image quality p.35~36 16 Image size 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 54 Remaining time( Movie clip/ Voice recording) 02:00/ 00:05:00 p.22 18 Digital Zoom rate X3.0 p.25 19 Digital zoom p.35 17 Starting the recording mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
Starting the recording mode Using MySET Mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps 1 through 4 are the same as for shooting still images. 5. Rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode ( ). 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 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 memory permits. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. The [REC] icon will blink during recording. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 320 x 240 - File type : *.
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. 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 (STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode.
WIDE / TELE button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the zoom button T activates the digital zoom software. Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (3X) is achieved, pressing the zoom button T will have no effect. You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.2 ~ X 3.0] numerical mark next to the zoom bar. Pressing the TELE button [ WIDE zoom ] WIDE Zoom Digital zoom WIDE Pressing the TELE button [ Digital zoom 2.
Voice memo( )/ UP button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Recording a voice memo 1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the VOICE MEMO button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.
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 the STILL IMAGE mode. [ Selecting the Auto flash ] 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 If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash 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.
Self-timer( ) / Right button Selecting the self-timer 1.Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a recording mode other than Voice Recording mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second or Double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10-second self-timer will work. 10SEC self-timer( ): Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
+/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation. Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button. In Still image, MySET and Photo Frame mode, the exposure compensation can be adjusted between -2.0EV and +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment), and in Night Scene mode, you can set the Longtime shutter. Compensating Exposure 1.
Focus lever Before taking an image, you have to check that the Focus lever is in the desired position. As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot. There are 2 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode. Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.19m ~ 0.21m. A Macro icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted. If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previous state. Pressing the MENU button [ Menu off ] SIZE 2048X1536 2048 1600X1200 1600 1024X768 1024 640X480 640 [ Menu on ] LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. 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 camera status lamp next to the viewfinder illuminates) - When there is no battery capacity. When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor, it is not possible to operate the shutter button i.e.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN SUNSET W.BALANCE CUSTOM P.FRAME FRAME 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 You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from STILL IMAGE, PHOTO FRAME, NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes. Icon 2048 1600 1024 640 Size 2048 1536 1600 1200 1024 768 640 480 The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images.
Quality Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card/Shooting Time (When using a 16MB internal memory ; based on Samsung's own testing) These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter. MOVIE CLIP mode STILL IMAGE mode Mode Quality/Size 2048 1600 1024 640 320 x 240 S.
Metering SPOT ( ) : The indicated area at the center will be metered, as shown on the right. This is suitable when the subject at the center is exposured correctly regardless of back lighting. [ Spot metering zone ] INFORMATION If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, rather use exposure compensation. Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
White balance White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. The White Balance is available in STILL IMAGE, PHOTO FRAME, MOVIE CLIP and MySET mode. W.BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT W.BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT [STILL IMAGE mode] [MOVIE CLIP mode] White balance - AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.
Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select from STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP, PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes. EFFECT B&W NORMAL SEPIA EFFECT NOR [ STILL IMAGE mode ] B&W NORMAL SEPIA NOR [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] B&W : Converts the image to black and white. NORMAL : No effect is added to the image. SEPIA : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone(a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.16 2 Play mode p.41 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.45 5 Protect indicator p.50 6 DPOF indicator p.53 7 Card Inserted indicator p.
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. 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. Press the play mode button ( ) again to switch to the Recording 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. 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.
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 or enlarge a selected picture. 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 Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image. - You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor.
Voice( ) memo / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button. You can add your audio to a stored still image. Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image 1. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to. 2. Press the voice memo button ( ) and the voice memo indicator will display.
Play & Pause ( )/ Down button In Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows: - If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor. - If a movie clip is playing In Stop mode : Plays a movie clip. During playback : Temporarily stops playback. In Pause mode : Resumes playback PAUSE [ Stop mode ] [ Play mode ] [ Pause mode ] LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.
LCD ( ) button The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button. Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY( ) mode will change the display as shown below. [Image & Icons] [Image & Information] [Image & Icons].
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 mode button. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu OFF - SLIDE ON 1, 2 ~ 10SEC Page p.49 REPEAT OFF UNLOCK ONE PIC LOCK p.
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. (p.63) 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. 3. Press the DOWN button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired OFF submenu value, and then press the RIGHT button. - Slide Show Display Interval : OFF, 1~10SEC 5.
Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [ONE PIC] : Only an image that is displayed on the LCD monitor is protected or unprotected.
Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Deleting All images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DEL.ALL] menu tab. DEL. ALL 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN NO button and press the OK button. YES - Selecting [NO] : The display returns to the initial menu.
Copy to card This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copy to 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. COPY TO CARD 3. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN ONE PIC button and press the OK button. ALL PICS - If [ONE PIC] is selected : A window where you can choose the image(s) to be copied will open.
DPOF : Setting the Number of Copies to Print DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. (Print quantity : 0 ~ 30 ) The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories.
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. ROTATE 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN OFF button. ON If [OFF] is selected : Press the OK button to cancel the image rotation. If [ON] is selected : Press the OK button to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise.
Resize A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo 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. RESIZE 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 S.IMAGE Image Resize Types Sub menu Application 1600X1200 For printing 1024X768 For wallpaper 640X480 For simple storage S.
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 OFF Sub menu Secondary menu RESET - SERIES - CANCEL, 1 ~ 10MIN - ENGLISH - KOREAN - FRENCH - GERMAN - SPANISH - ITALIAN - S.CHINESE - T.CHINESE - LANGUAGE FORMAT D.TYPE DATE TIME IMPRINT 56 NO - YES - YY/MM/DD - MM/DD/YY - DD/MM/YY - 2003/10/01 - Page p.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu BEEP Sub menu ON OFF NTSC VIDEO PAL Secondary menu Page p.62 p.63 OFF p.64 Q.VIEW 1 ~ 3 SEC RESET NO YES LATEST NO YES p.64 p.65 File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 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 S3010001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S3010001 to S3019999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM .... 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.
Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FILE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ ENGLISH PWR OFF DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. LANGUAGE SET:OK BACK: 4.
Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card from a PC When formatting a memory card from a Windows 2000 or XP-based PC, format the card under the "FAT" files system. When formatting a memory card, connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. (See p. 82) 1. Select [Removable Disk] in the [Windows Explorer]. 2. Press the right mouse button and select [Format]. 3. Select [FAT] file format type and click the [Start] button. Setting up the Date type You can set up the date type.
Date Setup You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting the Date 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FORMAT 3. Select the [DATE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN D.TYPE 2003/10/01 DATE button and press the RIGHT button. MOVE: CHANGE: 4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.
Imprinting date recording There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Date Imprinting 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. OFF DATE 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN DATE TIME DATE&TIME IMPRINT button and press the RIGHT button. BACK: SET:OK 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type, and then press the OK button.
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 other than 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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. BEEP 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN 1 SEC VIDEO button and press the RIGHT button. Q.VIEW SET:OK BACK: 4.
Latest The most recent changes made to the camera setting values since [LATEST] has been set to [YES] will be maintained. The changed setting values are maintained even after the camera is turned off and then back on. Saving Camera Functions 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode or MySET mode, press the MENU button. 2.Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. Q.VIEW 3. Select the [LATEST] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN RESET LATEST button and press the RIGHT button. BACK: 4.
Start up sound You can set the startup sound at power-on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.BEEP] 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. - If [OFF] is selected : The startup sound will not be heard. - If [ON] is selected : The startup sound will be heard.
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 CARD FULL ! Causes There is insufficient memory capacity to Insert a new CARD or delete stored take an image. images to free up some memory. LOW LIGHT ! When taking pictures in dark places. CARD LOCKED ! The memory card is locked NO IMAGE ! CARD ERROR MEMORY ERROR! A battery indicator blinks! Remedy There are no images stored on the internal memory or the CARD.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries The camera - There is low battery capacity doesn’t switch on - An AC Power Adapter is not connected The camera - The batteries are exhausted - Insert fresh batteries power ceases - The Camera is turned off automatically.
Before contacting a service center Symptom The camera buttons Causes Camera malfunction Remedy Remove / re-insert batteries and switch camera on do not operate A card error has occurred while the memory card is Incorrect memory card format Re-format the memory card (p.59) White balance setting is incorrect. Select appropriate White balance. Exposure is excessive. Reset exposure compensation.
Specifications Image Sensor Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixel Lens f = 5.1mm Focal Length (35mm film equivalent : 33mm) Lens F No. F2.9/ F8.0 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 3.0X Digital Zoom Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Optical virtual image viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD Viewfinder Type Focusing Range Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment Macro : 0.19 ~ 0.21m Normal : 1.
Specifications Internal Memory : 16MB Flash Memory Media External Memory (Not Supplied) : SD Memory Card, Multimedia Card (MMC) File Format Still image : JPEG(DCF), DPOF Movie clip : AVI(JPEG) 2048:2048x1536 Pixels, 1600:1600x1200 Pixels, 1024:1024x768 Pixels, 640:640x480 Pixels (up to 256MB Guaranteed) Audio : WAV Image size Storage 2048 : Super fine 12, Fine 24, Normal 36 1600 : Super fine 19, Fine 40, Normal 56 Capacity (Internal memory : 16MB) 1024 : Super fine 40, Fine 85, Normal 122 640 :
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. 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. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next(N) >]. [Click!] INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at step 3, a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE will be displayed. 4. 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!] 5. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next(N) >].
Setting up the application software 7. Installation is completed. The [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [OK] button. [Click!] INFORMATION If you click [Cancel] in Step 7, the MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation will be canceled and the Restart Computer window will appear. 8. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click the [Next >] button. [Click!] 9. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed.
Setting up the application software * A [Read Only File Dectected] window may be displayed. Click the [No] button. [Click!] 12. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. [Click!] 13. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed. Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button. * If you click the [Register] button without connecting to the Internet, an error message will be displayed on the screen. Click [OK] to proceed to the next screen. [Click!] 14.
Setting up the application software 15. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. [Click!] 16. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. [Click!] 17. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 18. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera.
Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. After the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window opens, a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify the C:\WINDOWS\INF folder (for Windows 98 and 98 SE). If you can't find the [INF] folder, check the [Show all files] button in [Window's Explorer View Folder option View].
Starting PC Mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically. In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The camera status lamp will light up when the files are transferring via the USB connection. Connecting the camera to PC 1. Turn the PC power on. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3. Connect the PC and the camera via the USB cable.
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. - You can view the pictures on the memory card if it is inserted into the camera. - If the memory card is not inserted, the pictures stored in the internal memory will appear. - 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 301] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click!] 4. A window will open. Click the [YES] button and the camera driver will be removed.
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.76) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM PC. 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the INFORMATION Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off or the USB cable is removed.
Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. [Double-click!] 3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open.
Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click!] Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.1~10.2. 3.
Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.0 Digimax Viewer 2.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.0 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically upon recognizing the camera. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer program as it offers FILE menu and TOOL bar. And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image and press the right mouse button.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open. MGI PhotoSuite lll SE An introduction to the Welcome screen Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Introduction to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others. Print Print hard copies of photos and projects. Browse Browse the web site.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Get To obtain images from the computer 1. To acquire images, Click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. The Open file selector is displayed. Now select the image file and click [open]. 3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. When you obtain images from the digital camera.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE 3. Select the [ DCIM 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ]. 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. INFORMATION When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. [Computer and Album Only] Acquiring images from an Album. 1.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE 2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a photo album], click an image in the album and click [Open]. 3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Refer to page 97 for more information about creating an Album. Prepare When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu for [PREPARE] steps Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of other things.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Compose Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options. Cards & tags : Use your photos to create items such as Gift Tags, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Postcards, and Sports Cards.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Master Album. [ Select a photo, and choose an action below.] - Open : Open selected image. - Delete : Delete selected image. - Properties... : view image information. [ Choose an action to manage your album.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Creating an Album 1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. 2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.] [Click!] 3. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..]. [Click!] 4. Put a new Album name in the New Album window and click [OK]. A new album will now be created. [Click!] 5. A [Master Album] window will open. Click the [OK] button.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. [Click!] 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] 3. A [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click the [Add] button. [Click!] 4. Adding images is complete.
MGI PhotoSuite III SE Share Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] steps Save To save the active file according to its current name and path. Save As To assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-mail e-mailing images. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show. Print You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] steps Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template.
FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 76. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification. Use a USB cable with the correct specification. [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC.
FAQ Win XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller]. There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal serial bus controller]. In addition, double-click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states "This device is working properly".
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