ENGLISH 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.75) Take a picture (p.22) 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 camera READY 24 POWER button 24 Getting to know your camera 5 SHUTTER button 24 About the icons 5 ZOOM W button/ ZOOM T button 24 Danger 6 Voice memo/ UP button 26 Warning 6 Macro / Down button (Focusing) 26 Caution 7 Fixed focus 27 An FCC warning 7 FLASH / LEFT button 27 This digital camera can be used for 8 Self-timer / Right button 29 Manufacturer's contents 10 MENU/ OK button 30 Identification of features 11 Play mode / LCD button 30 Front & Top 11 Usi
Contents LCD monitor indicator 43 Using the camera buttons to adjust the Function lamp 61 Selecting Video out type 62 camera 44 Quick view 63 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 44 Setting up the MyCAM menu 64 Voice memo/ Up button 45 Start up image 64 Delete/ DOWN button 46 Start up sound 65 LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 47 Shutter sound 65 LCD button 47 Important notes 66 Warning indicator 68 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 48 Before contacting a servic
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 62) 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 82) Taking a picture. (refer to page 22) 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 favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it. Recording a movie clip (refer to page 21) Inserting images directly into any electronic document.
Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Lens Function Lamp Flash USB/ AV connection terminal DC input connection point Back Flash status lamp(Red) Autofocus lamp(Green) Viewfinder Play mode / LCD button Mode switch Microphone 5-function button Strap eyelet LCD monitor Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Speaker Zoom W button (Thumbnail) * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are usin
Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button Battery chamber FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button MENU/ OK button Memory card slot Macro/ Delete/ Down button Battery holder Mode switch You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below.
Identification of features Still image mode You can select from AUTO( ), Night( MYSET( ), TEXT( ) modes.
Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 5V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera. (Within a year from the date of manufacture) The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : CP-1 battery Rechargeable batteries : Digimax power pack(SLB-1037) The product package may very depending upon which country in which you are located.
Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Please do not charge the non rechargeable battery. It may cause an explosion or fire. Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below 0 ) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life.
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 polarity(+and-) 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+ and -) on the back of the battery chamber cover. 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera power.
Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo This camera operates only with a Memory Stick Duo. Some models of Memory Stick Duo media do not have the write-protect switch (B). Card pins(A) Write protect switch(B) Label(C) Back Front Do not touch the card pins (part A) with your fingers or with metal objects. Do not press hard when writing on the label (part C). If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter, you will be able to use it with a Memory Stick-compatible device.
Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo Maintenance of the Memory Stick Duo (Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card".) The camera comes with 32MB 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. Be sure to format the memory card (see p.
Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card face toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera(LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. 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 Macro p.26 7 Metering p.36 8 Exposure compensation 9 Auto focus frame 10 Time 01:00 PM p.59 ~ 60 11 Date 2004/05/01 p.59 ~ 60 12 MS DUO indicator p.19 13 White Balance p.37 14 ISO p.36 20 Icons LT Page p.
LCD monitor indicator 15 Sharpness p.39 16 Image quality p.35 17 Image size 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 18 Number of available shots remaining 29 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:50 / 01:00:00 p.21 ~ 22 19 Digital Zoom rate X4.0 p.25 20 Digital Zoom 21 Voice memo p.34 p.26 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 Recording Voice Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 6. 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:1hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. - Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page 13) 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. SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode.
ZOOM W button/ ZOOM T button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM button T activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (4X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect. You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.1 ~ X 4.0] numerical mark next to the zoom bar. Pressing the ZOOM T button [ WIDE zoom ] WIDE Zoom Digital zoom WIDE Pressing the ZOOM T 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 sliding the mode switch. 2. Press the VOICE MEMO button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.
Fixed focus To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the autofocus lamp (green) lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured. 3.
FLASH( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Auto flash Red eye reduction Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will Fill in flash 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 sub tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Selecting the self-timer 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
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.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera 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 autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder blinks) - 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. capture an image.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Menu tab Main menu Sub menu MULTI METERING SPOT AUTO 100 ISO 200 400 WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN NORMAL EFFECT B&W SEPIA SINGLE SHOOTING CONTINUOUS AEB SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL VIVID 32 EXPOSURE +2.0EV~+0.0EV ~-2.
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. 2272 MODE AUTO NIGHT MYSET TEXT AUTO Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. AUTO SIZE 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 2272 ISO AUTO AUTO 2272 QUALITY S.FINE FINE NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.
Mode INFORMATION In the Text mode, the camera uses the macro-shooting mode, and the flash function does not work. An image captured in the TEXT mode can be changed as text file type by using the Digimax Reader. For detailed instruction on how to use Digimax Reader, please refer to the program's Help. Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application.
Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. STILL IMAGE mode Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg ISO AUTO AUTO 2272 QUALITY S.FINE FINE NORMAL [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Fixed as [FINE] in the TEXT mode. Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card.
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 ISO 2272 AUTO image area. However, the calculation METERING will be biased towards the centre of MULTI the image area. This is suitable for SPOT general use. : Only the rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
White balance White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. ISO AUTO NOR WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET - DAYLIGHT - CLOUDY - SUNSET - TUNGSTEN - FLUOR. NOR AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET [ STILL IMAGE mode ] White balance - AUTO 320 WHITE BALANCE [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. : For taking images outside.
Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. The value you set will remain unchanged until the camera is turned off. ISO AUTO 320 EFFECT EFFECT NORMAL B/W SEPIA NOR [ STILL IMAGE mode ] NORMAL B/W SEPIA NOR [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] NORMAL : No effect is added to the image. B&W : Converts the image to black and white. SEPIA : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). Fixed as [NORMAL] in the TEXT mode.
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. NOR SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Sub menu SOFT NORMAL VIVID Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Exposure The camera automatically adjusts the exposure depending on external conditions such as lighting levels. However, the user can also choose to manually set the exposure. Fixed as [+0.0EV] in the TEXT mode. EXPOSURE +1.5 EV +1.0 EV +0.5 EV +0.0 EV INFORMATION Increase the exposure to brighten the picture, and decrease the exposure to darken the picture. A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
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. Press and hold the play mode button for 2 seconds to select play mode. The camera plays images saved in the memory card. If the power is turned on with the power button, press and hold the play mode button for 2 seconds to select play mode.
Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. PLAY:SHUTTER 4. Press the shutter button to play back a movie clip file. - To pause a movie clip file while playing it back, press the shutter button again.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Protect indicator p.49 ~ 50 5 Voice memo p.45 ~ 46 6 DPOF indicator p.53 7 Stored image number p.16 9 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information. SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH DATE : 2272X1704 : F3.2 : 1/60 S : 100 : OFF : 2004/05/01 SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH : 2272X1704 : F3.
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 When playing, 8X zoom is available regardless of the image resolution. Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the TRIMMING? TRIM:OK enlargement button. CANCEL: 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside. 4.
Voice( ) memo / Up button 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files. - A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. - The voice memo will be saved in *.wav format, but has the same file name as the still image to which it corresponds.
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 auxiliary menu. - MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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. Press and hold the Play mode button for 2 seconds to return to shooting mode from play mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu YES - NO - DEL. ALL Page p. 49 ONE PIC UNLOCK LOCK PROTECT p.
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 and hold the Play mode button for 2 seconds, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DEL.ALL] DEL. ALL menu tab. YES 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN NO button and press the OK button. Selecting [YES] : A delete confirmation window will appear.
Protecting images 4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the OK button. [UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function. [LOCK] : Sets up the protect function. - If you select the[ONE PIC] sub menu at step 3, you can UNLOCK: EXIT:SH1 protect or unprotect another image by pressing the MOVE PIC: SET:OK LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you press the SHUTTER button, the Image Protection menu will disappear. - If you protect an image, the protect icon( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Starting the slide show INFORMATION The loading time depends on the image size and quality. The slide show will start from an image that was displayed on the LCD monitor. The [PWR OFF] function can't be activated. While the slide show is playing, only the first frame of an avi file is displayed. In case of a voice file, the voice recording icon will appear. Resize You can change the resolution (size) of saved pictures. The pictures are saved under different names. 1.
COPY TO CARD This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press and hold the Play mode button for 2 seconds, and press the Menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the COPY TO CARD LEFT/ RIGHT button. NO 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN YES button and press the OK button.
DPOF DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. It allows you to save the picture printing information in the DCIM/MISC folder on the memory card. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. 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 labs. This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files.
DPOF : INDEX Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press and hold the Play mode button for 2 seconds, and press the Menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] DPOF menu tab. STANDARD YES 3. Select the [INDEX] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN INDEX NO CANCEL button and press the RIGHT button. BACK: SET:OK 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. If [NO] is selected : Cancel the index print setting.
Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu RESET - SERIES - FILE PWR OFF Page p.56 p.57 CANCEL, 1~3~10MIN ENGLISH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO p.58 LANGUAGE FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NO - YES - 04/05/01 13:00 - Y/M/D - M/D/Y - D/M/Y - OFF - DATE - p.58 FORMAT DATE IMPRINT p.59 ~ 60 p.59 ~ 60 D&TIME OFF LOW SOUND p.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page ON LAMP p.61 OFF NTSC p.62 VIDEO PAL Q.VIEW OFF, 1 ~ 3 SEC p.63 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. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] AUTO menu tab. SET UP 3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button FILE RESET and press the RIGHT button. PWR OFF SERIES 4.
Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Setting Power Off 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 [PWR OFF] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. A menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor as shown alongside.
Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] AUTO menu tab. SET UP 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ FILE PWR OFF DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. LANGUAGE 4.
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 type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. AUTO 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SET UP menu tab. LANGUAGE 04.05.01 08:17 3. Select the [DATE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN FORMAT Y/M/D button and press the RIGHT button. DATE BACK: SET:OK 4.
Imprinting the recording date INFORMATION The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting. TIME is imprinted in the following way : [Hour : Minute] and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock. The imprint function is applied only to still images. Sound If a sound option other than [OFF] is selected, the camera activity can be monitored with sounds including a start up sound and a shutter sound. Setting Operation Sounds 1.
Initialization(RESET ALL) All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Initializing the Camera 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. AUTO 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SET UP menu tab. SOUND 3. Select the [RESET] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN NO LCD button and press the RIGHT button. YES RESET 4.
Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [VIDEO] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. AUTO 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SET UP menu tab. LAMP 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN VIDEO OFF button and press the RIGHT button. Q.VIEW 4.
Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MYCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu OFF S.IMAGE S.SOUND SH.SOUND Page IMAGE 1 p.64 IMAGE 2 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 p.65 p.65 Start up image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on.
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. - Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration. - Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.
Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator 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 The memory card is locked. LOCKED ! Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode. Slide the write protect switch to the bottom of the memory card.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy The camera - There is low battery capacity - Insert fresh batteries doesn’t switch on - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Connect an AC Power Adapter 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 do not operate Causes Camera malfunction Remedy Remove / re-insert batteries and switch camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. Incorrect memory card format Re-format the memory card (p.58 ) Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect. Select appropriate White balance. Exposure is excessive. Reset exposure compensation.
Specification Image Sensor Type 1/2.5" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega –pixel Total Pixels Focal lens Lens F No. Digital Zoom Viewfinder Still Image mode: 1.0X~ 4.0X, Play mode: 1.0X~8.0X Optical virtual image viewfinder 1.5" color TFT LCD Range Flash F.3.2 LCD Monitor Type Exposure (35mm film equivalent : 35mm) Optical Viewfinder Focusing Shutter Approx. 4.2 Mega –pixel SHD Lens f=5.
Specification Media File Format Image Size Internal memory: 32MB flash memory External memory (optional):MS Duo (Upto128MB guaranteed) Still Image: JPEG (DCF), DPOF, EXIF Movie Clip: AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV 2272: 2272X1704, 2048: 2048X1536, 1600: 1600X1200, 1024: 1024X768, 640: 640X480 2272 : Super fine 14, Fine 28, Normal 43 Storage 2048 : Super fine 16, Fine 35, Normal 53 1600 : Super fine 29, Fine 58, Normal 80 Capacity (32MB Internal Memory) 1024 : Super fine 67, Fine 142, Normal 165 640 : S
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. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page.74 for more information about the application program. [Click!] INFORMATION If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next >] button.
Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button. [Click!] 8. Digimax Viewer installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install PhotoImpression.The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected.
Setting up the application software 11. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled. [Click!] 12. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 13. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] 14.
Setting up the application software 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. 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 the [USB Driver] folder on the supplied software CD. When connecting the camera to your PC, it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter.
Starting PC Mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal, the camera 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 auto focus lamp will blink 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. - 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 U-CA 401] 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.75) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM PC. 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the INFORMATION Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off or the USB cable is removed.
Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp 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 auto focus 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 with recognizing the camera. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar. And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image and press the right mouse button.
Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Help Button ] [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.
Using PhotoImpression Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Rotate Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Rotate All Layers Undo Redo Copy Paste Delete Layer Close Picture INFORMATION For detailed instruction on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. 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.
FAQ [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. [Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard.
FAQ [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question(?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove". Restart the PC and connect the camera again.
FAQ 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decorder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decorder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax" and press the Enter key. 2) When the movie clip plays back, the blue and red colors are reversed or the movie clip doesn't open. It isn't compatible with the ffdshow Codec or K-lite Codec Pack. Disable the ffdshow program.
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