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.
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.106) Take a picture (p.19) Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal.(p.116) Check the camera’s power.
Contents ●Using the camera buttons to adjust the READY camera 27 ●Getting to know your camera 5 ■POWER button 27 ●Danger 6 ■SHUTTER button 27 ●Warning 6 ●ZOOM W/ T button 27 ●Caution 7 ●Voice recording/ Voice memo/ UP button 30 ●An FCC warning 7 ●Macro/ Down button 31 ●System chart 8 ●Focus lock 32 ●Identification of features 10 ●Flash/ Left button 33 ■Front & Top 10 ●Self-timer/ Right button 35 ■Back & Side 10 ●MENU/ OK button 36 ■Bottom/ 5-function button 11 ●M (Mo
Contents ■On camera movie trimming 58 ●Imprinting the recording date 88 ■Playing back a recorded voice 59 ●Auto Focus lamp 89 ●LCD monitor indicator 60 ●Sound 89 ●LCD brightness 90 61 ●Selecting Video out type 90 ●Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 61 ●Quick view 92 ●Voice memo/ Up button 62 ●Initialisation 92 ●Play & Pause/ Down button 63 ●Setting up the MYCAM menu 93 ●Delete button 64 ●Start up image 93 ●Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 65 ●Shutter sound 94 ●Album button 66 ●
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 Battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. ●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 centre. ■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 battery could result in fire or injury. •Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. •Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. •Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. ■Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. ■Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects.
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > Camera case DPOF compatible printer (see p.75) User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.104) SD memory card/MMC (see p.
System chart System Requirements Computer (see p.116) PictBridge compatible printer(see p.79) USB cable For Windows •PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) •Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP •Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) •140MB of available hard-disk space •USB port •CD-ROM drive •800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) For Macintosh •Power Mac G3 or later •Mac OS 9.0~10.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Speaker Shutter button Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp/ Auto Focus lamp Lens Back & Side Camera status lamp M(Mode/Album) button Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Strap eyelet LCD monitor E (Effect) button USB/ AV connection terminal 5 function button Play mode button 《10》 +/-, DELETE button
Identification of features Bottom/ 5-function button Battery chamber Voice memo/ Voice recording/ UP button MENU/ OK button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button FLASH/ LEFT button Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Macro/ DOWN button Play & Pause button 《11》
Identification of features ■Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Blinking Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a Blinking second picture will be taken.
Connecting to a Power Source ■You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera. ■SLB-0837 rechargeable battery Specification Model SLB-0837 Type Lithium Ion Capacity 830mAh Voltage 3.7V Charging time Approx. 170 MIN (Using the SBC-L5) ■Number of images and battery life Still image Movie Battery life Number of images Recording time Approx. 110 MIN Approx. 190 Approx.
Connecting to a Power Source Using the battery : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the battery taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera power and open the battery chamber cover. 2.
Instructions on how to use the memory card ●Be sure to format the memory card (see p.87) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, 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. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ●Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. ■The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards. The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected.
Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force.
LCD monitor indicator ■The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ⑳ ① ⑲ ② ⑱ ③ ⑰ ④ ⑯ ⑤ ⑮ ⑥ ⑭ ⑦ ⑬ ⑧ ⑫ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ [Image & Full Status] No. Description 1 Recording mode Icons Page p.51 2 Battery 3 Continuous shot 4 Flash 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Macro p.31 7 Metering p.54 8 Card inserted indicator - 9 Auto focus frame - 10 Camera shake warning - 11 Date/ Time 12 Exposure compensation p.47 13 ISO p.46 14 White Balance p.
LCD monitor indicator 17 Image quality p.53 18 Image size p.52 19 Number of available shots remaining 15 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.16 p.16 20 Voice memo/ Mic. off p.30/23 21 Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate p.27 Changing the recording mode ■You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the back of the camera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu.
Changing the recording mode ●Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. The recording mode used just before will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode. 7. Press the M (Mode) button again and a still image mode selected on the [MODE SET] menu will be selected.
Changing the recording mode ●Changing the recording mode : If the [CUSTOM] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. The recording mode used just before will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display. 7. You can select modes set as on in the [MODE SET] menu by pressing the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right buttons. Refer to page 51 for more information about using the [MODE SET] menu.
Starting the recording mode ■How to use the Auto mode Use this for shooting basic still images. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20). 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Starting the recording mode ■Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie clip without voice. Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode. 4. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice. 6. To stop the recording, press the shutter button again.
Starting the recording mode ■How to use the Scene modes Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20). 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image. ※ The scene modes are listed below.
Starting the recording mode ■How to use the 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) 1. In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max : 1 hour) allows.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ■Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ] ■The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ■The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button ●Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. ●If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 86 for more information about the auto power off function. SHUTTER button ●Used for taking an image or recording voice in the recording mode.
ZOOM W/ T button ■This camera has a 2.8X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 11.2X. ●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 (2.8X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zoom at the required setting.
ZOOM W/ T button INFORMATION ●Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ●You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ●To view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the maximum (2.8X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. ●The digital zoom can’t be activated in the [NIGHT], [CHILDREN], [CLOSE UP], [TEXT] and [FIREWORKS] scene modes.
Voice recording( )/ 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 recording or voice memo button. You can record your voice or add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 25 for more information about the voice recording. ●Recording a voice memo 1. Press the M (Mode) button to select a Recording mode with the exception of Movie clip mode. 2.
Macro( )/ Down button ■While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
Macro( )/ Down button ■Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal O X O Macro O X O Auto macro X O X SCENE Mode Normal O O O ∞ X X ∞ ∞ O ∞ O Macro X X X X O X X X X X X Auto macro X X X X X O X X X X X Focus lock ■To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. ●Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
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. Press the M (Mode) button to select a Recording mode with the exception of Movie clip mode (p.20). 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3.
Flash ( )/ Left button ●Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Description Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto & Red eye reduction If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the redeye reduction function. Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions.
Self-timer ( )/ Right button ■When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Right button operates as the Self-timer. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. ●Using the self-timer 1. Press the M (Mode) button to select a still image mode or movie clip mode (p.
MENU/ OK button ■MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
M (Mode) button ●How to use the mode button : In case of [FULL] sub menu and Auto mode [Auto mode] [Pressing the Mode button] PROGRAM [Pressing the Right button] MENU/OK:SET [Program mode] AUTO MENU/OK:SET [Mode selection menu] MOVIE [Pressing the Left button] MENU/OK:SET [Movie cliip mode] [Pressing the Up button] NIGHT PORTRAIT [Pressing the Left/ Right button] MENUOK:SET [Scene mode] MENU/OK:SET [Selecting a scene mode] ※ Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear.
M (Mode) button ●How to use the mode button : In case of [CUSTOM] sub menu and Auto mode ※ The illustrated images and modes are for your information. They can be changed as the [MODE SET] menu setting.
E (Effect) button ■It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button ■Still image mode : You can select the colour, focus, composite and frame menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabilizer menus.
Special Effect : Colour 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). : Captured images will be stored in a red tone. : Captured images will be stored in a green tone. : Captured images will be stored in a blue tone. : Save the image in negative mode. 4.
Special Effect : Composite shooting ■You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the COMPOSITE menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. - : cancels the composite shooting - : 2 different shots are combined in a still image. - : 3 different shots are combined in a still image. - : 4 different shots are combined in a still image.
Special Effect : Composite shooting ●Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. During the composite shots, press the +/- button. 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the +/- button again and a previous image will be deleted again. Pressing the +/- button [Before taking the 3rd shot] 3. Press the shutter button to capture a new image.
Special Effect : Photo Frame ■You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. - : The photo frame will not be added. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 4. The photo frame will appear.
Movie Clip frame stabiliser ■This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. If the memory card is not inserted, this function will not operate. ●How to use this function 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode. 2. Select the STABILIZER menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. : Movie clip frame stabilizer function becomes disabled.
+/- button ■You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu Sub menu RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 WHITE BALANCE AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps) Available camera mode ■RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. ●Setting RGB Values 1.
+/- 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 and press the OK button. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press the SHUTTER button. 3.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings ■You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION ●The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated. - While image data is being processed. - When there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page FRAME RATE 30 FPS 15 FPS p.53 METERING MULTI SPOT p.54 SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB - SOFT NORMAL VIVID - SHOOTING p.54 SHARPNESS p.55 FULL OSD OSD INFORMATION SAVE MODE BASIC OSD p.55 - ※ 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. SIZE 2592X1944 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. QUALITY S.FINE 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. METERING MULTI FINE SPOT NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.
MODE SET ■You can select the desired recording mode. ■If you select the [CUSTOM] sub menu in the [MODE SET] menu, you can select modes set as on in this menu by pressing the M button. - The maximum custom modes you can select are 7 and the minimum custom modes are 3. - If you select over 7 custom modes, the menus are set as off automatically from the lower placed sub menu.
Size ■You can select the image size appropriate for your application.
Quality/ Frame rate ■You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi FRAME RATE QUALITY S.FINE 15 FPS FINE 30 FPS NORMAL [ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] INFORMATION ●S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
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 METERING area. However, the calculation will be MULTI SPOT biased towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for general use. ) : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for [PROGRAM mode] light.
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. Sub menu Icon SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID Description The edges of the image are softened. SOFT This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. NORMAL This is suitable for printing.
Starting play mode ■If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. ■If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. ■If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. ■You can turn the power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in play mode.
Starting play mode ●Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 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 ■On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. ●If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause MARK IN:OK CAPTURE:E button. 3. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 4. Press the OK button. 5.
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. 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a 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 shooting information about the displayed image. ⑦ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ No. Description Icon 1 Play mode - 2 Battery p.14 3 File Type - 4 Voice memo p.62 5 Protect indicator p.74 6 DPOF indicator p.75 7 Folder name and Stored image number 100-0009 Page - ■By pressing the Play mode button for over 1 Sec., you can check the recording information. Pressing for over 1 Sec.
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 2592 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 Maximum enlargement rate X8.0 X7.1 X6.4 X5.0 X3.2 X2.0 ●Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. TRIMMING? 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the TRIM enlargement button. CANCEL CONFIRM:OK 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. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. STOP:SHUTTER REC 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files.
Delete ( ) button ■This deletes images stored on the memory card. ●Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button and press the DELETE( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. 3. Select the submenu values by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and then press the OK button. If [DELETE] is selected : deletes the selected images. If [CANCEL] is selected : cancels "Delete Image".
Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button ■LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu. - MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Album button ■You can organise the captured still images into albums by using the Album button. ■This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. ■The album menu loading time depends on the memory card type. ■How to use the album ●Selecting the album 1. In the play mode, press the Album button. 2. Select the [ALBUM] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. OK:SELECT 3. Select a desired album by pressing the Up/Down button.
Album button 4. Press the OK button and a confirmation window for inserting an image will display. Select a desired sub menu by Pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. [YES] : inserts an image into the selected album. [NO] : cancels the inserting image. ●Removing still images from the album 1. Select an album. 2. Press the delete button and a confirmation window will display. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button.
Album button ●Playing back the albums ◎ Playing back all of the albums 1. Select (A) album. 2. Select [SHOW] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button. Press the OK button and the slide show will start. ( ) : The slide show is closed after one cycle. ( ) : The slide show is repeated until the OK button is pressed. ◎ Playing a desired album 1. Select a desired album. 2. Select [SHOW] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3.
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.
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 AUTO SET Sub menu Secondary menu ONE PIC - ALL PICS - NO - YES - Page p. 80 p. 81 AUTO POSTCARD CARD LETTER SIZE 4X6 L 2L A4 A3 AUTO FULL CUSTOM SET 1 2 LAYOUT 4 8 9 16 AUTO PLAIN TYPE PHOTO FAST PHO. 《70》 p.
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.81 CUSTOM SET DATE OFF ON AUTO FILE NAME OFF ON STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - NO - YES - PRINT p. 82 DPOF PRINT p. 82 RESET p.83 ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Rotating an image ■You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
Resize ■Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [USER IMAGE] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
Protecting images ■This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). ●Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] PROTECT menu tab. SELECT ALL 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
Deleting all images ■Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card. ●Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.
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] DPOF menu tab. STANDARD ONE PIC 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the ALL PICS INDEX PRINT SIZE UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. CANCEL 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or BACK: SET:OK [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button.
DPOF : PRINT SIZE ■You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT 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 [PRINT 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.
COPY TO CARD ■This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. ●Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the COPY TO CARD LEFT/ RIGHT button. NO YES 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [NO] : cancels the [COPY TO CARD] function.
PictBridge ■You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES : Select the pictures to be printed.
PictBridge : Picture Selection ■Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the IMAGES printer.(See p.79) ONE PIC ALL PICS 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [IMAGE] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE: submenu value, and then press the OK button. 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] after you connect the camera to the NO printer.(See p.79) YES 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. MOVE: 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [NO] : [CUSTOM SET] values are kept. [YES]: All values in the [CUSTOM SET] are automatically changed.
PictBridge : Printing ■Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you PRINT connect the camera to the printer.(See p.79) STANDARD INDEX 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE: 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 ■Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.79) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. - If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be reset. - If [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
Setup menu ■In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE Sub menu Secondary menu SERIES - RESET - OFF, 1, 3, 5MIN p.85 - ENGLISH 한국어 DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Page p.86 FRANÇAIS ITALIANO P”CCK»… LANGUAGE PORTUGUÊS DUTCH SVENSKA SUOMI DANSK p.87 BAHASA POLSKI FORMAT DATE&TIME IMPRINT AF LAMP SOUND 《84》 Magyar - NO - YES - 05.07.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu LCD VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET Sub menu Secondary menu DARK - NORMAL - BRIGHT - NTSC - PAL - OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - NO - YES - Page p.90 p.90 p.92 p.92 ※ 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. SETUP 2.
File name INFORMATION ●The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SPA50001. ● File names are assigned sequentially from SPA50001 → SPA50002 → ~ → SPA59999. ●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 battery is 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. SETUP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FILE ENGLISH PWR SAVE menu tab. 한국어 LANGUAGE FRANÇAIS 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the DEUTSCH FORMAT UP/ 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. SETUP LANGUAGE 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FORMAT 2005/07/01 13:01 menu tab. ▲ DATE&TIME YYYY/MM/DD IMPRINT 3. Select the [DATE&TIME] menu by pressing the ▼ AF LAMP UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
Auto Focus lamp ■You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp ●How to set up the lamp 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 [AF LAMP] 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 AF lamp will not light up. If [ON] is selected : The AF lamp will light up.
LCD brightness ■You can adjust the LCD brightness. ●Adjusting LCD Brightness 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 [LCD] 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. [LCD] sub menu : DARK, NORMAL, BRIGHT 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Selecting Video out type ■Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the A/V cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. Yellow color-Video White color-Voice INFORMATION ●NTSC ●PAL : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K.
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 [Quick 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. SETUP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] OFF SOUND LCD 0.5 SEC menu tab. VIDEO 1 SEC Q.VIEW 3 SEC 3. Select the [Q.
Setting up the MYCAM menu ■You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE SH.SOUND S.SOUND Sub menu Page OFF LOGO USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2 OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 p.93 p.94 p.94 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Shutter sound ■You can select the shutter sound. ●Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. S.IMAGE MYCAM OFF SH.SOUND SH.SOUND1 S.
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 ■Caution on Using the Lens - If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor. - Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. - When the lens cover opens, the outer lens that you can see is for auto focus. When using or cleaning this camera, handle the outer lens with care. ■If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur.
Warning indicator ■There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display CARD ERROR! ㆍMemory card error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Insert the memory card again → Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.87) MEMORY ERROR! ㆍInternal memory error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Format the memory with the memory card removed. (p.
Warning indicator LOW LIGHT! ㆍWhen taking pictures in dark places → Take pictures in Flash Photography mode. OUT OF NUMBER ㆍWhen selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. → Select printing page within the limitation. Before contacting a service centre ■Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on ㆍThere is low battery capacity → Insert charged battery (p.
Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity → Delete unnecessary image files ㆍThe memory card has not been formatted → Format the memory card (p.87) ㆍThe memory card is exhausted → Insert a new memory card ㆍThe memory card is locked → Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.97) ㆍThe camera’s power is off → Turn the camera power on ㆍThe battery are exhausted → Insert charged battery.
Before contacting a service centre The camera buttons do not operate ㆍCamera malfunction → Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel 1/2.5" CCD Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 5.36 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 6.5 ~ 18mm Focal Length (35mm film equivalent : 39 ~ 109.2mm) Lens F No. F 3.2 ~ F 5.4 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Digital Zoom Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on image size) LCD Monitor 2.
Specifications File Format Image Size Storage Capacity (26MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Software Camera Driver Application Special Features Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.
Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. ㆍThe attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ㆍUnder no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. ㆍCopyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera. ㆍIn 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.
About the software ■Digimax Reader : Text recognition program. You can save an image file that was captured in the TEXT mode as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. ■PhotoImpression : Image editing program. You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera. This software is only compatible with Windows. INFORMATION ●Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver.
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.
Setting up the application software 4. If an error listed below takes place during the preview, click the [Install] button to install the XviD codec. - Only a voice plays back. - An error message displays and the movie clip does not play back. * A window shown alongside may display according to the system requirements. [Click !] 5. The XviD codec installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] 6. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed.
Setting up the application software 7. The XviD information window will display. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] 8. The destination selection window will open. Click [Next >] button. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click !] 9. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button.
Setting up the application software 11. The XviD codec is ready to install. Click the [Install] button. [Click !] 12. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. [Click !] 13. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Click [Install]. For information on application software, please refer to page 104, 105. [Click !] INFORMATION ●If you select [Exit] at step 13, the application program installation will be cancelled. 14. The [Digimax Viewer 2.
Setting up the application software INFORMATION ●If you select [Cancel] at step 14, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. 15. 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 cancelled. [Click !] 16. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse..
Setting up the application software 19. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button. - Check the [MANUAL] button. Instructions for using Digimax reader will be displayed. - Click the [EXIT] button and Digimax reader installation will be cancelled and a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. [Click !] 20. A window will open. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] 21. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed.
Setting up the application software 23. Digimax Reader Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and the PhotoImpression installation will be started. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The screen shot shown alongside may be different to that shown according to the system requirements. [Click !] 24. The PhotoImpression installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [OK] button. [Click !] 25.
Setting up the application software 27. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click !] 28. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click !] 29. 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 31. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. [Click !] 32. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 33. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
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. (for Windows 98 and 98 SE). ●Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver. ●After installing the camera driver, you have to restart your PC.
Starting PC mode •If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". •In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. ■Connecting the camera to a PC 1. Press the power button to turn the camera power on. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer as shown below. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER 3. Turn on the computer to connect the camera to the PRINTER printer.
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 L50] 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.106) 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 → 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the PC. 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 (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2.
Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click !] Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3.
Digimax Viewer 2.1 ■This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Viewer 2.1 → Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically when the camera is recognised. 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 Reader ■Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. ■To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Digimax Reader Eng]. The following screen will appear. ■How to use the Digimax Reader 1. Connect the camera and the PC with a USB cable and download the images that were stored in the camera to the PC.
Digimax Reader 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis( image. ) icon to scan the 6. Part of the image you selected will be displayed as shown. 7. Click the Character Recognition( ) icon. The part selected in the previous step will be recognized as text. 8. To save the section as a text, click the Save( icon. A window as shown alongside will be displayed.
Digimax Reader 9. Select a file type that you want to. Selectable file type : *.TXT, *.HWP, *.DOC, *.RTF INFORMATION ●To get an image that can be recognised as a text : - Characters have to be clear - The subject need to be centered. - Avoid camera shake to get a good image. ●Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Reader for further information. Using PhotoImpression ㆍWith PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera.
Using PhotoImpression ㆍYou can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. ■Command Button Button Description Imports a picture from an album, a source folder, or the camera/scanner, or captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor. Selects Cut, Resize, Edit Image, Insert Text, Enhance Picture, Insert Effects, or Layer. Performs Insert Frame, Insert Borders, Insert Calendar, Insert Greeting Cards, Insert Template, or Connect with Other Software.
FAQ ■Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. → Turn the camera power on. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. → Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 106. [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 There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. 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". If the Device Status says the device is "not working properly", click the "Driver" tab and then click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver]. → When all the conditions mentioned above are met, the computer can support the USB interface.
FAQ ■ When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC ※ When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn’t play back on the PC, the causes are mostly due to the codec installed on the PC. ● When the correct software for playback of a movie is not installed → Install the codec as listed below. [Installing codec for Windows] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) Run the windows explorer and select [CD-ROM drive:\XviD] folder and click the XviD codex-1[1].1.0.exe file.
FAQ ●If a PC (Windows 98) stops responding while the camera and PC are connected repeatedly → If a PC (Windows 98) is turned on for a long time and connect the camera repeatedly, the PC may not recognise the camera. In this case, re-start the PC. ●If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. → In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start the PC.
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