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Samsung Digimax 401 User`s Manual - Camera

1. Play mode Pause mode LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button m 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 MENU button When you press the MENU button the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 47 LCD IOI button m The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY gt mode will change the display as shown below Image amp Icons Image amp Information Image amp Icons Pressing the LCD button Image amp Icons Image amp Information Pressing the LCD button Delete 47 button m 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 wR button 2 Amessage will display
2. 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware window will open Click the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 88 Double click Ee ees ete ee aP SS tt memet m e n tj 7 oE t WS pE Sa 2 eS EE Se aM 7a Click Removing the removable disk 6 A Unplug or Eject Hardware window will an open Click the Close button and the amp removable disk will be removed safely Rees ee mii ee be tne 7 Unplug the USB cable Click Setting up the USB Driver for MAC camera driver 1 A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the 2 Check the MAC OS You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start up This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9 1 10 2 3 Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on 4 Anew icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC 1 Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed 2 Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC INFORMATION If you use Mac OS 10 0 or later you may experience an error occurring when you transfer files from the PC to the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 89 Using Photolmpression With Photolmpression you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera This software is only available
3. 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 If you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver the Found New Hardware Wizard will open In this case cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and disconnect the camera Install the camera driver and connect the camera to the PC again p 77 Should the computer not find the camera driver after installation please try one or more of the following measures 1 Delete the camera driver p 86 and re install the driver 2 Refer to FAQ p 93 94 to check for a possible solution to the problem 3 If your PC s central processing unit is VIA chip This is shown in the USB Host Controller download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page http Awww samsungcamera com Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 482 Starting PC Mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode The camera status lamp will light up when the files are transferring via the USB connection m 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 Conn
4. essees seee eer e27 e Self timer Right button lt 0 se e128 5 ADOUt the icons lt sese eeste eee ee ee 6 GIGI seisiiiinsccssn arrrannsndctioe H WOR sieidicctidicieeein renin 7 7 8 e Danger WCAUTION oo ss res cetece cer vee cep eet estent et ert vee ve FOCUS lever ec cee cee cee cet eet eet eee cee cee eer ert eet MENU OK bulion s ississssivsi vorser oneic s32 Manufacturer s contents ser eee 10 e Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera An FCC waming This digital camera can be used for eldentification of features 11 SITS sciri ose ei eri see sro ssi sinian ssr ri resa mi Front amp TOp eee eee sovsessscses ses ses ses one How to use the MENU 0 se ee ee eee eee eee e34 mBack amp Bottom cccctsccicnuncncarcAl Ge E E E E E E S m Side 5 function button 12 Quality eseese er eee ere set ee see ser set ee see e3 D en ES E E P Metering esee eeestis ser ee ser nee one ee 36 Connecting to a Power Source 14 Shapness esetere srest ser ser ver ves tee eB m Using the AC power adapter SAC 32 15 White balance sree verses eee eee eee cee eee eee 3B m Using the batteries e eee eee e eG AE Te EE R instructions on how to use the memory card 17 Photo Frame ssessessseeseesens oes ens ore see39 m Maintenance of the memory card 17 mPreserving the memory card data 17 PL AY elnserting the memory card
5. 1 x CR V3 Rechargeable battery 2 x AA Ni MH Ni Cd 1 x I Pack SBP 1303 Adapter SAC 32 DC 3 3V 2 0A Power Source Included battery may vary depending on sales region Dimensions WxHxD 98 x 51 x 38 mm Weight Approx 122g without batteries and card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 5 85 Camera Driver Storage Driver Windows98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Software Application Digimax Viewer ArcSoft Photolmpression x Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 1743 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 We cannot however be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use Using a Hand made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty Before reading this manual you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O S Operating Systems System Requirements PC with processor better than MMX Power Mac
6. INFORMATION The Date amp 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 Second and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock The imprint function is applied only to still images Beep m f you set the operation sound to ON various sounds will be activated for camera startup when buttons are pressed and if there is a card error so that you can be aware of the camera operation status Setting Operation Sounds 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If ON is selected The buzzer will sound If OFF is selected The buzzer will not sound Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals DOLE A C gt 63 Selecting Video out type m The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL Your choice of output will be govemed by the type of device monitor or TV etc to which the camera is connected PAL mode can support only BDGHI Setting the Video Out Type 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button OGUE 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the S
7. Turn the camera on Insert new batteries or check the adapter connection Install Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 to PC that supports USB Install a USB Storage Driver The images don t play back 725 Incorrect file name Violation of DCF format Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Do not change the image file name Specifications Type 1 2 5 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx 4 0 Mega pixel Total Pixels Approx 4 2 Mega pixel Focal Length Lens f 5 1mm 35mm film equivalent 31mm F No F2 9 F8 0 Still Image mode 1 0X 4 0X Digital Zoom Play mode 1 0X 8 0X depends on Image size Optical Viewfinder Optical virtual image viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 6 color TFT LCD Type Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment Viewfinder Focusing Range Macro 0 19 0 21m Normal 1 0m infinity Type Mechanical and Electrical shutter Speed 2 1 4 000 sec Auto 1 8 5sec in Night Mode Shutter Programmed AE Control Metering Multi Spot Exposure Compensation 2EV 0 5EV steps ISO Equivalent Auto Auto Auto amp Red eye reduction Slow sync Fill in flash Flash Off Range Macro 0 2m Normal 1 0m 3 0m Mode Recharging Time Approx 4 10 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid Effect B amp W Normal Sepia White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluoresc
8. Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Microphone Flash USB connection terminal Self timer lamp VIDEO connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Focus lever Back amp Bottom Mode dial WIDE THUMBNAIL button Camera status lamp TELE Digital zoom button Viewfinder Se Strap eyelet 5 function LCD monitor button 8 DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button LCD button When using the digital zoom to take a picture the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The picture will be taken in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 11 Identification of features Side 5 function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo UP button SELF TIMER Memory RIGHT button card slot MENU OK Battery button chamber Play amp Pause DOWN button Mode dial m You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera This digital camera has 6 recording modes These are listed below Still image mode Two types of focus modes allow users to shoot still images from 0 19 m to infinity Their focus ranges are as follows Macro mode 0 19 0 21m Normal mode 4 1 0m infinity This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use Downloaded Fro
9. 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 Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction Keep the manual in a safe place x Microsoft Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries gt All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies About the icons This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly This will help prevent danger and injury to others DANGER Sep DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARMING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in a minor or moderate injury Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 5 Danger m Do not atte
10. 19 Removing the memory card 19 LCD monitor indicator lt e eee eer eee ee Starting play mode eseese se e cer eee eee oe RECORDING mPlaying back a still image 42 mPlaying back a movie clip se ee e43 LCD monitor indicator e e ee e20 mPlaying back a recorded voice 43 estarting the recording mode gt 21 Using the camera buttons to adjust the e Using the camera buttons to adjust the CANNOT A adeedencececsascesscoteadsaatatensuessisceceMd camera wee eee eee ee seetri cesses eee cnseesees eee e 24 Thumbnail Enlargement button 44 BPOWER button ese seses cee eee eer e 24 Voice memo Up button seee cee ee eee eG m SHUTTER button e eee eee cee eee cee cer eee eer eet 24 Play amp Pause Down button EE Y WIDE TELE button 24 LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button 47 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Contents EGR Duloh eee COe eC re rer eenrerree 8 Delete button ee eee eee eee cad Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor eer cee cet cet eet sss sse ssr ser eet ee GQ Starting the slide show ses ces ces ces ces cer os coed Protecting images eese cesses cee eee BT Deleting all images eee veces ee eee eZ COPY to card sesers cee sesser see ees een see oe DPOF Setting the Number of Copies to Print eee eese eee eese eree e54 Rotating an image eee eee cee eee oH Resize eseese eer Ton oR
11. However the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area This is suitable for general use 4 A E WR METERING STILL IMAGE mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 36 Metering SPOT The indicated area at the center will E _ E be metered as shown on the right This is suitable when the subject at i 4 the center is exposured correctly regardless of back lighting v d Spot metering zone INFORMATION lf the subject is not the centre of the focus area do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error In this circumstance rather use exposure compensation Sharpness m 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 You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes ie CA Cap EPS 20 MOVIE CLIP mode 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 The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will appear sharp but noise may occur in the recorded image 37 White balance m White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more na
12. 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 page 75 before installing the driver You should allow 5 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer If the frame does not show run the Windows Explorer and select Samsung exe in the CD ROM Drive root directory Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 76 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 Awww samsungcamera com English http Avwww samsungcamera co kr Korean 1 Click the Install menu in the Autorun frame The Digimax 401 camera driver is installed automatically 2 Installation is complete A window for which you can select application software will be displayed Select the application program and click the Install button Refer to page 76 for more information about the application program INFORMATION If you select Ca
13. You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor If the image is not an enlarged view the indicator will not be displayed You can also check the area of enlargement Movie clips and WAV files can t be enlarged If an image is enlarged a loss of quality may occur Digital Zoom magnifications are as follows 2304 8x 2048 5x 1600 3x 1024 2x and 640 2x 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 enlargement button TRIMMING 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing a RO i RS the 5 function button CARCI 3 Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside 4 Press the OK button to save the trimmed image with a new file name The trimmed image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the LEFT button to return to the image before it was selected If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image the image can t be trimmed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 45 Voice memo Up button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your audio to a stored sti
14. again Image size and type are listed below Image size 320 x 240 File type avi INFORMATION When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition the camera shake waming indicator 4 may appear on the LCD monitor In this case use a tripod support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode Backlight compensated shots When taking an outdoor shot avoid facing the sun as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight In backlight conditions please use Fill in flash p 28 Spot metering p 37 or Exposure compensation p 30 Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose these shots Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries We recommend tuming off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery life Under certain conditions the focus system may not perform as expected In Macro focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer than 0 19m or farther than 0 21m Keep the distance between 0 19m 0 21m in Macro focus mode In Normal focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer than 1m Keep the distance between 1m Infinity in Normal focus mode D
15. an image you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the Q VIEW setup Quick view is possible only with still images Setting Quick View 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button a 6 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP 3 Select the Q VIEW menu by pressing the UP DOWN a 5 button and press the RIGHT button Q VIEW v7 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button OFF The quick view function can t be activated 1 3SEC The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Cry fa gt Initialization RESET ALL m 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 other than Voice Recording mode press P the MENU button 1 O O CY Q 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the RESET 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 NO is selected Settings will not be restored to their defaults If YES is selected All settings will be restored to their defaults 5 Press the menu button twice and t
16. in Windows version To start the program click Start Programs ArcSoft Photolmpression 4 Photolmpression4 The following screen will appear Help Button Command Button Tool Bar Ge You can use Photolmpression to perform the following tasks m Command 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 Saves the edited picture and sends an e mail or uses it as the background image Outputs the edited picture according to your preferences Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 90 Using Photolmpression m Tool Bar Description Description Buton I INFORMATION For detailed instruction on how to use Photolmpression please refer to the program s Help o E E Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 91 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 optio
17. low battery capacity An AC Power Adapter is not connected Insert fresh batteries Connect an AC Power Adapter The camera power ceases whilst in use The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically The Adapter plug is not connected securely Insert fresh batteries Slide the power switch to reactivate camera Remove and re insert the plug Batteries drain quickly The Camera is being used in low temperatures Mixing old and new batteries or battery types Keep the camera in warm conditions i e inside a coat or jacket and only remove it in order to take images Insert fresh batteries all of which should be of the same type Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity The memory card has not been formatted The memory card is exhausted The camera s power is off The batteries are exhausted The memory card is locked After turning the camera off insert a new memory card or delete unnecessary image files Format the memory card Insert anew memory card Turn the camera power on Insert fresh batteries Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card The images are unclear An Incorrect focus mode is selected Select a correct focus mode related to the distance The flash does not fire FLASH OFF mode has been selected Disengage FLASH
18. operate the equipment Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals TY This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on a TV refer to page 64 Printing images using a dedicated printer DPOF compatible printer or DPOF equipped photo lab refer to page 54 Taking a picture Downloading image files from refer to page 21 camera to computer refer to page 84 Editing images on a PC refer to page 90 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 8 This digital camera can be used for et Sweet home AED E S A A TA E E A A Creation of a digital photo album Taking a favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it Recording your voice Recording a movie clip refer to page 22 refer to page 22 You can even create your own unique gift wrap Inserting images directly into any paper by using your digital images electronic document Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 9 Manufacturer s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product Ys marked contents are optional 2 AA Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries Pouch VIDEO cable ei USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC cord Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 10 Identification of features Front amp Top
19. 4X768 640 X480 RESIZE table INFORMATION A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image but not vice versa Only JPEG files can be resized AVI and WAV files cannot be resized if the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image a CARD FULL message will display on the LCD monitor and the resized image will not be stored Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 56 Setup menu m 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 FILE p 58 59 A Vv LANGUAGE T CHINESE ome mo id TIME IMPRINT Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 57 Setup menu File name m This function allows the user to select the file naming format Assigning File Names 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP maik SETUP FILE RESET 3 Select the FILE menu by pressing the UP DOWN PWR OFF SERIES button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button RESET After using the reset function the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a new memory card SERIES New files are named using numbers that follow the
20. 67 FAX 86 22 2761 8864 Internet address http Avww samsungcamera com The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC ownloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 6806 1942 R4040350
21. 9 FRAME 7 FRAME 8 FRAME 9 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 405 D LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions 100 0009 Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Card Inserted indicator Stored image number ownloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals DATE TIME FLASH 2304X1728 2004 04 01 17 40 21 NONE Recording date Recording time Whether or not the flash is used 41 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 m Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button G The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory Press the play mode button GJ again to switch to the Recording mode m You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor Playing back a still image 1 Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button G3 tayy G 2 The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button x Press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT button to play back the images quickly INFORMATION l The L
22. CD monitor will remain in operation until the camera is switched off in PLAY mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 442 Starting play mode m 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 J will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the play amp pause button Zp to play back a movie clip file To pause a movie clip file while playing it back press the play amp pause button again Press the play amp pause button and the movie clip file will restart To stop playback of the movie clip press the menu button m Playing back a recorded voice In order to play back voice files recorded with the camera the camera must be connected to your PC See p 83 Your PC must have a sound card and speakers installed Please be sure to install the camera driver before connecting the camera to your PC 1 Connect the camera to your PC 2 Open Windows Explorer and open the DICM 100SSCAM folder of the Removable Drive 3 Select a voice file wav 4 Right click and select Copy 5 Select the folder on your PC to which you want to save the file right click and select Paste 6 Click on the file you just saved The player will appear on the left side of the Explorer window 7 Click on the Play button
23. ETUP menita SETUP 3 Select the VIDEO menu by pressing the UP DOWN BEEP NTSC button and press the RIGHT button VIDEO PAL 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button VIDEO sub menu NTSC PAL 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Cr 2a O v 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 VIDEO cable When the camera is connected to an external monitor the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically Yellow Video INFORMATION NTSC U S A Canada Japan South Korea Taiwan Mexico PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany U K Holland Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway When using a TV as an external monitor you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV There will be a digital noise on the external monitor but it is not a malfunction If the image is not in the centre of the screen use the TV controls to centre it When the camera is connected to an external monitor the menu will be visible on the external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 64 Quick view m If you enable Quick View before capturing
24. G3 or later Pentium 233MHz XP Pentium II 300MHz Minimum 32MB RAM XP 128MB Minimum 64MB RAM 140MB of available hard disk space 110MB of available hard disk space USB port USB port CD ROM drive CD ROM drive 800x600 pixels 16 bit colour display QuickTime 4 0 or later for Movie Clip compatible monitor 24 bit color display recommended Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 75s 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 Digimax 411 a m 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 After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC you can find Removable Disk in Windows Explorer or My computer A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9 1 10 2 m Digimax Viewer This is a program for viewing stored images You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor You can also copy move or delete the images and enlarge downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows m Photolmpression
25. K button m If the menu is displayed use the 5 Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted m 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 retum to the previous state Pressing the MENU button SIZE 2304X1728 lt 2048X1536 1600X1200 Ee 1024X768 Menu on LCD button m You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor Each time you press the LCD button in a recording mode except Voice Recording mode the LCD monitor display changes as follows Image amp full information Image amp basic information LCD off Pressing the LCD button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 432 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings m You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions INFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances When another button is being operated While image data is being processed when the camera status lamp next to the viewfinder illuminates When there is no battery capacity When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor it is not possible to operate the shutter button i e capture an image To capture an image simply cancel the menu display by pressing the MENU button m The following functions are available depending on
26. LCD monitor and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click 3 To close push the card cover until you hear a click If the memory card does not slide in smoothly do not attempt to insert it by force Check the direction of insertion and then insert it correctly INFORMATION Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round Doing so may damage the memory card slot Removing the memory card 1 Turn the power off using the power button Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release 2 Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 19 LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections 2 e al aoe ECIN r T 8 ne ir amp ye is n 6 B ft Image amp Full Status fe meen o o oO e man O emne S ree 3 canst rann p 28 a moat a a White Balance Balance LCD monitor indicator se wmm eea Starting the recording mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card lf the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory m Recording a still image 1 Insert the batteries p 16 Insert the batte
27. OFF mode Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Reset the date and time correctly p 62 715 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove re insert batteries and Switch camera on Acard error has occurred while the memory card is in he camera Incorrect memory card format Re format the memory card p 60 Colour of image is different to he original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation The play back display is not very clear The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty Clean the lens or LCD Date is not displayed onthe LCD monitor in the PLAY mode Date imprint function is set to OFF Switch the Date imprint function ON When using the PC s explorer the Removable Disk file does not show Cable connection is incorrect The camera is off There are no batteries the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected The operating system is not Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Alternatively the PC does not support USB The USB driver is not installed Check the connection
28. Ronee SETUP Setup MENU seee eetere terer ereere e eT FIIC name sses sri see ser sro eer ee nee eee eee eee se B Auto power off se eese eee eee Ee NE EE t Formatting a memory card ee ee e60 Setting up the Date type 61 Date Setup reeet eee ee e62 TIME Setup rere sesers eer ereere ee e62 lmprinting date recording 63 Selecting Video out type e eee 4 BOWEN shrine een BR lnitialization RESET ALL 65 Setting up the MyCAM menu 66 Start UP SOUNA eee ee soe eee eee eee oor eos e67 Start up image e eee ses cee cesses cee ee G7 lmportant notes e e cee eee BB Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 4 Before contacting a service center 71 SOFTWARE Software Notes eseese eseese se eer eee eee e 75 System Requirements 75 About the software eese eseese eee ver seee 76 Setting up the application software 77 Starting PC Mode eesse ere eee eet 21GB Removing the USB Driver for Windows 989E cerere cre set eer cee eer eer eer ere ee 86 Removable Disk ees eee eee sss eee cen eee eee ee QZ Removing the removable disk 88 mSetting up the USB Driver for MAC 89 wUsing the USB Driver for MAC 89 Using Photolmpression setovt ass oer aes cet ont oe Digimax Viewer se ses ee eee eee eG Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera
29. SAMSUNG DIGITal everyone s invitedx ENGLISH SAMSUNG CAMERA User s Manual Digimax 401 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 sofiware sPlease read this manual carefully before using your new camera Instructions m Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the camera to a PC via the Set up the USB cable you will need to set up the camera camera driver driver Install the camera driver that is contained in CD ROM p 77 Take a picture plied USB cable into the PC s U Insert the camera s USB connection USB cable 83 Check the if the power is tumed off press the ca camera s power popes MES Open Window Check Removable Disk If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC the images could be damaged When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 2 Contents READY Voice memo UP button se se eer ee 26 mRecording a VOICE Memo se see eee 126 Getting to know your camera eee ee eee Down DUIM ae ere FLASH LEFT button
30. Start up sound m You can set the startup sound at power on Setting the Startup Sound 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab 3 Select the S BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup sound will not be heard If ON is selected The startup sound will be heard 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Start up image m You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on MYCAM S BEEP ON S IMAGE OFF Setting a Startup Image 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab 3 Select the S IMAGE menu by pressing the UP DOWN sarees ae S IMAGE IMAGE1 button and press the RIGHT button IMAGE2 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup image will not be displayed If IMAGE1 is selected The Samsung brand logo will be displayed If IMAGE 2 is selected The startup image you created in RESIZE will be displayed 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sa
31. T button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab ANGUAGE YYMMDD 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select D TYPE and FORMAT MM DD YY then press the RIGHT button D TYPE DD MM YY 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date format and then press the OK button The following date formats are available year month day month day year day month year 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 61 Date Setup m You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images Setting the Date 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button z 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the DATE menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the year month day LEFT button Moves the cursor to the DATE main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Time Setup m You can change the time that will be displayed on the captured images Cr fa S Setting the Time 1 In a mode other than Voice Recording mod
32. all Driver When all the conditions mentioned above are met the computer can support the USB interface When using the USB hub There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible Wherever possible connect the camera to the PC directly Are other USB cables connected to the PC The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable In this case disconnect the other USB cable and connect only one USB cable to the camera When open the Device Manager by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark beside them or devices with an exclamation mark beside them Right click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark and select Remove Restart the PC and connect the camera the again For Windows 98 PC remove the camera driver also restart the PC and then reinstall the camera driver Double click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark click the Driver tab and click Update Driver or Reinstall Driver If a message appears asking you to specify the location where the appropriate driver for the device is specify the C Windows inf or C Windows inf other folder where C is the drive letter of the hard disk wh
33. anteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective The LCD monitor is tumed off for a while after using the flash to recharge it Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 27 FLASH 4 LEFT button Flash mode indicator A If the subject or background is dark the camera flash will operate 5 Auto flash automatically If a subject or background is dark the camera flash will work Auto amp Red eye F aii automatically and will reduce the red eye effect by using the red eye n reduction function Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the iS ee ee ee an image in a condition with poor light the camera shake waming indicator ey wil display on the LCD monitor The flash does not fire Select this mode when capturing images in a 5 Fash off place or situation where flash photography is prohibited When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition the camera shake waming indicator ey will display on the LCD monitor Self timer Right button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the sub tab m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the RIGHT button operates as the Self timer X button This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image Self timer Types by Avai
34. as shown alongside on the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button to delete the image Press the LEFT button to cancel the deletion INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 48 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor m PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor In the PLAY mode pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows To capture an image after setting up the play menu press the play mode button a ee 1 2 10SEC REPEAT ONE PIC LOCK PROTECT ALL PICS LOCK pa Ee COPY TO CARD we oo ONE PIC 0 30 PRINTS DPOF ALL PICS 0 30 PRINTS O EE La 2048X1536 ee om ee e ee S IMAGE x Menus are subject to change without prior notice Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 49 Starting the slide show m Images can be displayed continuously at pre set intervals You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor p 64 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SLIDE menu tab 3 Press the DOWN button 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the RIGHT button Slide Show Display Interva
35. aub WIDE zoom Digital zoom 2 0X Digital zoom 4 0X WIDE Zoom Digital zoom WIDE __ Pressing the zoom button W will reduce the digital Zooming in steps Releasing zoom button W stops digital Zooming Digital zoom 4 0X Digital zoom 2 0X WIDE zoom INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process Allow time for this to take place The digital Zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital Zoom Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 25 Voice memo UP button m While the menu is showing press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your voice over to a stored still image Recording a voice memo 1 Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial 2 Press the VOICE MEMO button If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor the setting is completed 3 Press the shutter button and take a picture The picture is stored on the memory card 4 Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored In the middle of the sound recording pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between y
36. d images all the images are deleted and a NO IMAGE message will display Press the play mode button or rotate the Mode dial to clear the message INFORMATION 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 system i e not on the intemal memory or memory card and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 452 Copy to card m This enables you to copy image files to the memory card Copy to card 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Select the COPY TO CARD menu tab by pressing the 4 a Gp e s LEFT RIGHT button 3 Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN COPY TO CARD ONE PIC button and press the OK button REPS If ONE PIC is selected A window where you can choose the image s to be copied will open Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the image s you want to copy and then press the OK button A V mark will appear in the image s to be copied Press the button The PLEASE WAIT message will be displayed and the selected image s will be copied to the memory card If ALL PICS is selected All images on the intemal memory will be copied to the memory card INFORMATION This function will not work without the card inserte
37. d into the camera When you perform COPY TO CARD if the amount of free space on the memory card is less than the total size of the images you selected from the internal memory 16MB only as many images as space allows will be copied After the images have been copied if there is insufficient memory space the CARD FULL message will be displayed When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing COPY TO CARD to the card 101SSCAM folder will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the sub folder name Whenever you carry out the COPY TO CARD function the number of SSCAM folder increases Ex 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 102SSCAM 103SSCAM After completing COPY TO CARD the last stored image of the last copied folder is displayed on the LCD monitor When you take an image the image is stored in the last copied folder Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 53 DPOF Setting the Number of Copies to Print DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make Print quantity 0 30 The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at an increasing number of photo laboratories m This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card wm T
38. e press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select TIME and then press the RIGHT button 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the hour minute LEFT button Moves the cursor to the TIME main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the time setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 62 Imprinting date recording m There is an option to include DATE TIME on still images Date Imprinting 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button O00 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP i DATE OFF 3 Select the IMPRINT menu by pressing the UP DOWN TME DATE button and press the RIGHT button IMPRINT DATE amp TIME 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type and then press the OK button OFF The DATE amp TIME will not be imprinted on the image file DATE Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file DATE amp TIME The DATE amp TIME will be imprinted on the image file 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear
39. ect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer Make sure the connectors are fully seated m Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to the following page WIN 98SE p 88 WIN 2000 ME XP p 88 89 INFORMATION The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode For driver installation instructions please refer to p 77 To save battery power it is recommended that you use an AC adapter Optional when connecting the camera to a computer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 83 Starting PC Mode m 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 Cut cuts a selected file Copy copies files 5 Click a folder where you want to paste the file Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 84 Starting PC Mode 6 Press the right mouse button and a pop up menu will open Click Paste 7 Animage file is transfe
40. elds e g near loud speakers or TV receivers Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid Should this happen clean the memory card with a soft cloth Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use During and after periods of extended use you may notice that the memory card is warm This is perfectly normal Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera or memory card reader Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader Preserving the memory card data f the memory card is subjected to any of the following the recorded data may become corrupted When the memory card is used incorrectly If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording deleting formatting or reading Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back up e g floppy disks hard disks CD etc f there is insufficient memory available If you press the shutter button for the shot a CARD FULL message will appear and the camera will not operate To optimize the amount of memory in the camera replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 417 Instructions on how to use the
41. ent Tungsten Sunset Custom Photo Frame 9 Frames epee Voice Recording max 1 hour oice Recording Voice Memo on Still Image max 10 sec Date Imprinting Off Date Date amp Time User selectable Still Image Self timer 10 sec 2 sec Double Self Timer 10 2sec Shooting Size 320x240 Movie clip With audio recording time memory capacity dependent Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 73 Specifications l Internal memory 16MB flash memory E External memory SD card MMC Up to 256MB guaranteed Still Image DCF1 0 DPOF1 0 EXIF2 1 Movie Clip AVI Audio WAV 2304 2304x1728 pixels 2048 X 1536 pixels Image Size 1600 1600x1200 pixels 1024 1024x768 pixels 640 640x480 pixels 2304 Super fine 9 Fine 19 Normal 29 2048 Super fine 11 Fine 23 Normal 35 1600 Super fine 18 Fine 35 Normal 55 1024 Super fine 39 Fine 76 Normal 106 640 Super fine 84 Fine 170 Normal 213 File Format Storage Capacity 16MB These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Type Single image Thumbnails Slide show Movie Clip Image Play Editing Trimming Rotating Resizing Digital output connector USB 1 1 Interface Video output NTSC PAL User selectable DC power input connector 3 3V Primary battery 2 x AA alkaline Lithium Ni Mn Ni Zn
42. ere the operating system is installed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 94 MEMO 953 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD OPTICS amp DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145 3 SANGDAEWON 1 DONG JUNGWON GU SUNGNAM CITY KYUNGKI DO KOREA 462 121 TEL 82 31 740 8086 8088 8090 8092 8099 FAX 82 31 740 8398 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE SECAUCUS NJO7094 U S A TEL 1 201 902 0347 FAX 1 201 902 9342 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 18600 BROADWICK ST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CA 90220 U S A TEL 1 310 537 7000 FAX 1 310 537 1566 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS UK TEL 44 0 1932 455300 FAX 44 0 1932 455325 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS GMBH AM KRONBERGER HANG 6 D 65824 SCHWALBACHTTS GERMANY TEL 49 6196 66 53 03 FAX 49 6196 66 53 66 SAMSUNG FRANCE SAS BP 51 TOUR MAINE MONTPARNASSE 33 AV DU MAINE 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE HOTLINE PHOTO NUMERIQUE 00 800 22 26 37 27 Num ro Vert Appel Gratuit TEL 33 1 4279 2282 5 FAX 33 1 4320 4510 SAMSUNG TECHWIN MOSCOW OFFICE RUSSIA 125167 MOSCOW LENNINGRADSKY PR KT 37 A KORP14 TEL 7 095 258 9299 96 98 FAX 7 095 258 9297 http www samsungcamera ru TIANJIN SAMSUNG OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD 7 PINGCHANG ROAD NANKAI DIST TIANJIN P R CHINA POST CODE 300190 TEL 86 22 2761 88
43. eriods Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera We recommend high capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power Low temperatures below 0 C can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures Do not use old and new batteries at the same time During extended use of the camera the camera body may become warm This is perfectly normal Using the AC power adapter SAC 32 If you have access to a mains supply using an AC Adapter 3 3V 2 0A allows the camera to be used for long periods of time Plug the adapter into the connection point DC IN 3 3V on the camera Remove the batteries from the camera when using an AC adapter DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply As with all mains powered devices safety is important Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials Please ensure that you use an AC adapter 3 3V 2 0A with the correct specification for the camera Failure to do so may affect your warranty Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 15 Connecting to a Power Source If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct p
44. erted again the power off setting will be preserved Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode slide show playing back a movie clip SETUP Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 59 Language m There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again the language setting will be preserved Setting Language 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP 3 Select the LANGUAGE menu by pressing the UP 3 Tr DOWN button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE 7 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button LANGUAGE sub menu English Korean French German Spanish Italian T Chinese S Chinese 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Formatting a memory card m This is used for formatting the memory card If you run FORMAT on the memory card all images including the protected images will be deleted Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card m f the memory card is not inserted the intemal memory will be formatted m Be sure to format the memory card if you are using a newly purchased or non initialized memory card if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize
45. g images from the PC to the camera ensure that the uploaded file names are not the same as those already stored on the memory When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable Disk the FILE ERROR message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode The camera status lamp will blink when a file is transferred copy or deletion between the PC and the camera Do not remove the USB cable until the lamp stops blinking To remove the USB cable in Windows 2000 ME XP use the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 87 Removing the removable disk m 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 m 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 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the Stop button 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will open Select the SAMSUNG DIGIMAX 401 USB Device and click the OK button
46. h after using it continuously It may cause burns m Do not move the camera while it is switched on if you are usingthe AC Power Adapter After use always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock An FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equipment generates absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communication There is however no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations Should any interference occur when this device is in operation please try one or more of the following measures m Change the location and direction of any aerial m Increase distance between the camera and the affected device m Use a different socket away from the affected device m Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio TV engineer This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to
47. he menu will disappear A O Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 65 Latest m The most recent changes made to the camera setting values since LATEST has been set to YES will be maintained The changed setting values are maintained even after the camera is tumed off and then back on Saving Camera Functions 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode or MySET mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the LATEST 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 NO is selected The changed camera functions will not be saved If YES is selected The changed camera functions will be saved 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear The menus to which the changed values are saved regardless of the Latest function are as follows SIZE QUALITY PHOTO FRAME all SETUP menus and all MyCAM menus When the LATEST is YES the menus to which the changed values are always saved are as follows FLASH METERING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SHARPNESS EFFECT and WHITE BALANCE Setting up the MYCAM menu m You can set up a start up sound or start up image Every camera working mode with the exception of Voice recording mode has the MYCAM menu Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 66
48. his function is not available for Movie clips m The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card Specifying the Number of Prints 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button on and select DPOF 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu and then press the OK button A window where you can set the number of prints will open If ONE PIC is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button You can use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the number of prints for the previous or the next picture Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Play mode If ALL PICS is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button The PLEASE WAIT message will be displayed and the Play mode screen will appear 4 Once the DPOF setting is finished the number of prints will be displayed at the left side of the LCD monitor The number of prints that can be set is between 0 and 30 If you select O Zero you can t print an image Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 54 Rotating an image m You can rotate the stored images by 90 180 or 270 degrees 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the ROTATE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button If OFF is
49. hite Paper Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 38 Effect m By using the camera s digital processor it is possible to add special effects to your images You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes 0 es VA Gay o lt WB DES ta EA o mN ME wa E EFFECT EFFECT amp NOR STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode B amp W Converts the image to black and white NORMAL No effect is added to the image SEPIA Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone a gradient of yellowish brown colours Photo Frame m You can add 9 types of frame like borders to a still image you want to capture This can be set in Photo Frame mode The selected photo frame number will be displayed at the top left of the LCD monitor Selecting a Photo Frame 1 Rotate the Mode Dial to Photo Frame mode CJ 2 Press the MENU button and then use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select P FRAME 3 Press the OK button A window where you can choose a photo frame will open 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired photo frame and then press the OK button Press the SHUTTER button to keep the previously selected photo frame and to return to Recording mode Until you take a picture the photo frame will not appear You can check the photo frame you added to pictures in Quick View or Play mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 3
50. in Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 69 Warning indicator m There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy CARD FULL There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image Insert a new CARD or delete stored images to free up some memory LOW LIGHT When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode CARD LOCKED The memory card is locked Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card p 18 NO IMAGE There are no images stored on the internal memory or the CARD Take images Insert a memory card that is holding some images CARD ERROR Memory card error Insert a new card or format the memory MEMORY ERROR Internal memory error Format the memory with the memory card removed A battery indicator blinks There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Camera shake warning indicator 70 The flash mode is set to flash off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Disengage the FLASH OFF mode For ordinary shots Use a tripod For taking shots in more unusual circumstances museum art center Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy The camera doesn t switch on There is
51. io appropriate for your application of the captured images The higher the compression ratio the lower the picture quality You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes ale STLLWAGE ode STILL IMAGE mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 35 Quality Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card Shooting Time When using a 16MB intemal memory based on Samsung s own testing These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Mode STILL IMAGE mode Come e fe e pe Cm e e e omw ef ee INFORMATION S FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting Choose the setting appropriate for your needs This file format complies with the DCF Design rule for Camera File system JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and graphics because it can compress the files efficiently without damaging the data Metering w If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes MULTI mm Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area
52. l OFF 1 10SEC 5 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the Repeat Slide Show menu 2 S D O gt ON Even once a cycle from the first image to the last image is completed the slide show will SLIDE continue to repeat itself REPEAT OFF If a cycle is completed the slide show will stop 2 SEC ON automatically o 6 Press the OK button and the slide show will start To pause the slide show press the play amp pause button To start the slide show again press the play amp pause button again Press the menu button again and the slide show will stop 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 auto power off function can t be activated While the slide show is playing only the first frame of an AVI file is displayed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 50 Protecting images m This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased LOCK It also unprotects images that have been previously protected UNLOCK Protecting Images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the PROTECT menu tab PROTECT 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN ONE PIC button and press the OK button ALL PICS ONE PIC Only an image that is displayed on the LCD monitor is protected or unp
53. lable Mode III 2E O oe a EAT ARS EAE 28 Downloaded From car Self timer Right button Selecting the self timer 1 Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a recording mode other than Voice Recording mode 2 Press the SELF TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor A 10 second 2 second or Double self timer icon appears on the LCD monitor In Movie Clip mode only the 10 second self timer will work 10SEC self timer Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken 2SEC self timer xf Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken Double self timer sf A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken When using the flash the 2 second self timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time 3 When you press the SHUTTER button the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed INFORMATION The default is OFF When taking a picture using the self timer the self timer lamp works as follows 10 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 1 second intervals for the first 7 seconds It blinks at 0 5 second intervals for the remaining 3 seconds 2 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 0 5 second intervals for 2 seconds If you operate
54. lease consult a doctor immediately There is the possibility of injury from the camera s moving parts m Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction Should this be the case allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool m Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries This may cause an explosion m Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as a sealed vehicle direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire m When in use do not cover the camera oAC Power Adapter This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 6 Caution m 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 m Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and imeparably damage the camera s components m Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects Do not touch the flas
55. ll image Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image 1 Press the LEFT RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to 2 Press the voice memo button and the voice memo indicator will display The camera is now ready to record a voice memo 3 Press the shutter button to start recording The REC message will be displayed on the LCD monitor as shown and your voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds 4 The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again 5 The Pip 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 If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice memo the existing voice memo will be erased Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 46 Play amp Pause camp Down button m In Play mode the play amp pause down button works as follows If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu or to move down the sub menu cursor If a movie clip is playing In Stop mode Plays a movie clip During playback Temporarily stops playback In Pause mode Resumes playback d
56. m Beep Power beep When the camera power is tuned on off Rotating the mode dial pressing the camera buttons Normal beep a short beep Error beep long beep twice and short beep twice When an error occurs Self timer beep Beeps simultaneously with the Self timer lamp blinking To hear the beep sound you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu Connecting to a Power Source m 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 3 3V 2 0A m We recommend using Ni MH batteries for a digital camera Over 1600mAh and within a year from the date of manufacture The batteries are listed below Non rechargeable batteries AA type Alkaline Ni Mn Ni Zn Lithium CR V3 type Lithium Rechargeable batteries AA type Ni MH Ni Cd over 1000mAh CR V3 type Digimax Battery Pack SBP 1303 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 14 Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries However the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions When the camera is not used turn off the camera power Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries It may cause an explosion Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long p
57. m camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 12 Identification of features Voice recording mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Max 1 hour Voice recording file type wav A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Image size 320X240 Movie clip file type avi This mode allows users to add frame like borders to a still image and save it 9 types of frames are available This mode is ideal for night photography or when the subject is being shot against a dark background Voice recording mode ivi Photo Frame mode amp Night scene mode Downloaded From car play mode Manuals Icon Mode dial Camera working mode MySET mode 13 Identification of features m Camera status lamp Blinking and off and off Power on processing on Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Green Blinking slowly Flash recharging PRE Image processing compression decompression Blinking fast USB busy m Self timer lamp Based on 10 second Self timer see p 28 Camera Status For the first seven seconds the LED blinks at 1second intervals For the final three seconds the LED blinks quickly at 0 5 second intervals When the camera s power is on when the shutter button is released Blinking
58. memory card INFORMATION If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on the power will tum off automatically Don t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp Green is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card m You can use an SD memory card and MMC Multi Media Card Card ANDINN The SD memory card has a write protect pins switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted ca ri of By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card the data will be protected By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card the data protection will be canceled Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture Label SD Secure Digital memory card m When using a 16MB intemal memory the specified shooting capacity will be as follows These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Resists Saeed Nam zones a a 1600X1200 1600 1024X768 1024 39 76 106 170 213 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 18 Inserting the memory card 1 Turn off the camera s power and push the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open 2 Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera lens and the card pins toward the back of the camera
59. mpt to modify this camera in anyway This may result in fire injury electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera Internahinspection maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer op Samsung Camera Service Center m Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion m Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera do not use it Switch off the camera and then disconnect the power source batteries onAC Power Adapter You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire orelectric shock m Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e g the memory card slot and battery chamber This may cause a fire or electric shock m Do not operate this camera with wet hands This could pose a risk of electric shock Warning m Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals Positioning the flash too close to your subject s eyes may cause eyesight damage m When taking photographs never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight m For safety reasons keep this product andaccessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e g e Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories If an accident should occur p
60. msung Manuals 67 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions m 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 m Do not let the unit come into contact with dust vinyl goods or chemicals such as insecticides for an extended period of time m Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches coastal dunes or other areas where there is lots of sand Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable m Extremes in temperature may cause problems If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry If this occurs turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed Moisture build up can also occur in the memory card If this happens turn off the camera and remove the memory card Wait until the moisture has dispersed m Caution on Using the Lens If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image se
61. n Step 6 m Recording Voice Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotating the mode dial 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 1 hour allows The recording time will be displayed on the LCD STANDBY Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released START 2 SHUTTER If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button mms Fs 00 00 00 again VOICE RECORDING mode File type wav INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound m Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the MOVIE CLIP sgggg mode by rotating the mode dial 6 The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor MOVIE CLIP mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 422 Starting the recording mode 7 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available memory permits Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released The REC icon will blink during recording e If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button
62. n is selected this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera Fo ieee me Rewer 71 eae al Saat eee aiga mie p m ipirp ii 3 You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2 1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar And you can use the pop up menu Click an image and press the right mouse button Digimax Viewer functions are listed below Basic functions Copy Cut Paste Delete Rotate Rename changing file type Resize Property Advanced functions Print Slide show Export Sending e mail On line print Web album etc INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep Refer to the Help menu in Digimax viewer 2 1 for further information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 92 FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions Case 1 The camera power is off Tum the camera power on We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode Case 2 USB Driver is not installed correctly Install the USB Driver correctly Refer to page 77 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 Sometimes the camera may appear under Unknown Devices in Device Manager Install the camera driver correc
63. ncel at the step 2 the application program installation will be cancelled Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals TY Setting up the application software 3 Install Digimax Viewer Click Next gt button Oe o E INFORMATION If you select Cancel at step 3 a window for installing Photolmpression will be displayed 4 The Software License Agreement window CO will be displayed If you agree to this click nama aa Een KA Yes the window will then move to the ETRE next step If you disagree click No and i op pene SER the installation program will be canceled ST ST 5 A destination selection window will open Click Next gt To copy to the files to prs rA another folder click Browse R and aa T ee Heee choose a folder you want 6 A window will open asking you to choose aa a folder to which program icons will be ia KA added Click Next gt button 20 Rahat ere aE If you want to add the program icons to a _ different folder choose another folder and l then click Next gt button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 78 Setting up the application software 7 Digimax Viewer Installation is completed Click the Finish button to install Photoimpression The computer will not restart even if Yes want to restart my computer now is selected The frame 7 may not appear according to the system requirements 8 The Photolmp
64. nsor Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens m f the digital camera is not used for a long period an electric discharge can occur It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 68 Important notes E If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference it will turn itself off to protect the memory card m 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 This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use m Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera m Under certain conditions static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction m When images are uploaded or downloaded the data transfer may be affected by static electricity In this case disconnect and re connect the USB cable before trying the transfer aga
65. olarity and 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow Using the batteries 2 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity m There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor The batteries are fully charged Prepare new batteries Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 16 Instructions on how to use the memory card m The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera However you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card see p 60 if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize or if it contains images captured with a different camera Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card s performance Should this be the case you will need to purchase a new memory card Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty The memory card is an electronic precision device Do not bend drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fi
66. or if it contains images captured with a different camera Formatting a Memory Card 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button mS 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP 3 Select the FORMAT menu by pressing the UP DOWN LANGUAGE NO button and press the RIGHT button FORMAT YES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If No is selected The memory card will not be formatted If Yes is selected A PLEASE WAIT message appears and the memory card will be formatted If you ran FORMAT in Play mode a NO IMAGE message will appear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 60 Gi fa gt D Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card from a PC When formatting a memory card from a Windows 2000 or XP based PC format the card under the FAT files system When formatting a memory card connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable See p 83 1 Select Removable Disk in the Windows Explorer RE by 2 Press the right mouse button and select Format j oar zit re i E a Ye q E 3 Select FAT file format type and click the Start button Setting up the Date type m You can set up the date type Selecting Date Format 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press K the MENU button JIE OS 2 Press the LEFT RIGH
67. ou and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound The voice memo function will operate only once and then it will automatically be cancelled Down button m 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 m Unless the menu is showing the DOWN button will not work in a Recording mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 26 FLASH 4 LEFT button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing 54 the LEFT lt button makes the cursor shift to the left tab 3 m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the LEFT lt button operates as the FLASH button Selecting the flash mode 2 eee 1 Rotate the mode dial to select the STILL IMAGE mode Selecting the Auto flash 2 Press the Flash 4 button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor 3 A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor Use the correct flash to suit the environment Flash range ee INFORMATION Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 4 10 seconds If the batteries are weak the charging time will be longer The flash will not fire when shooting videos Take photographs within the flash range The image quality is not guar
68. ownloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 23 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera m The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons POWER button Used for turning the camera s power on off lf 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 In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again WIDE TELE button Used for digital zooming in out When you press the zoom W T button the zoom bar will display in the upper and center part of the LCD monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 424 WIDE TELE button TELE Zoom Digital Zoom TELE Pressing the zoom button T activates the digital zoom software Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required setting Once the maximum digital Zoom 4X is achieved pressing the Zoom button T will have no effect You can check the digital zoom rate with the X1 2 X4 0 numerical mark next to the zoom bar r OHUS G T
69. ply changes you must restart the computer Select Yes want to restart my computer now and then click OK A window will be displayed as shown alongside at the step 14 according to the system requirement Click the Finish button to restart the computer Ci CK 16 After restarting the computer connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable 17 Tum the camera power on Found New Hardware Wizard will open and the computer will recognize the camera x If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP an image viewer program will open If the image viewer program opens the camera driver was setup successfully 18 If you can see Removable Disk under My computer the camera driver installation was successful Now you can transfer image files from the camera to PC via the USB cable Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver Found New Hardware Wizard may not open After the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens a window asking you to select a driver file may appear In this case specify the C WINDOWSIIMF folder for Windows 98 and 98 SE If you can t find the INF folder check the Show all files button in Window s Explorer View Folder option View When connecting the camera to your PC it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter
70. previous sequence even when a new memory card is used or after formatting or after deleting all pictures 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 58 File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM and the first file name is 84010001 File names are assigned sequentially from 84010001 84010002 84019999 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows 100S8SCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File systems format Auto power off m 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 other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab EE F 3 Select the PWR OFF menu by pressing the UP PWR OFF 4 MIN DOWN button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE V 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button Selecting CANCEL _ The power off function will not operate If 1 10 MIN is selected The camera will automatically switch off after the set time period of non use 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and ins
71. ression installation window will be displayed as shown alongside Click the OK button INFORMATION Click Ml l _ ea hass ie fe teres i Sc clclmLUmD Clik gt t If you click Cancel in Step 8 the Photolmpression installation will be canceled and the Restart Computer window will appear 9 A Welcome window will be displayed Click the Next gt button 10 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals Click lt ee l 79 Setting up the application software 11 A destination selection window will open Click Next gt To copy to the files to another folder click Browse and choose a folder you want 12 The Select Components window will appear Click Next gt button 13 A window will open asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added Click Next gt button If you want to add the program icons to a different folder choose another folder and then click Next gt button 14 Installation is complete Click the Finish button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 80 aa a I re Fano ee Setting up the application software 15 To ap
72. ries taking note of the polarity 2 Insert the memory card p 19 As this camera has a 16MB intemal memory you do not need to insert the memory card If the memory card is not inserted an image will be stored in the intemal memory To expand memory capacity insert a memory card If the memory card is inserted an image will be stored on the memory card 3 Close the memory card cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera If the date time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect reset the date time before taking a picture p 62 5 Select the STILL IMAGE O mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor STILL IMAGE mode 7 Press the shutter button to capture an image Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 21 Starting the recording mode m Using MySET Mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use Steps 1 through 4 are the same as for shooting still images 5 Rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode my 6 You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons to change the desired camera functions The last changed function s will automatically be saved as MySET mode 7 If you rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode My while in another camera operation mode the camera settings will switch to the settings you changed i
73. rotected ALL PICS All of the stored images are protected or unprotected 4 Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button UNLOCK Cancels the protect function i LOCK Sets up the protect function js UNLOCK If you select the ONE PIC sub menu at step 3 you i can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button If you protect an image the protect icon O n will be displayed on the LCD monitor An unprotected image has no indicator An image in LOCK mode will be protected from DELETE or DELETE ALL functions but will NOT be protected from the FORMAT function 5 Press the shutter button and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 51 Deleting all images m Of all the files stored in the memory card the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted Deleting All images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DEL ALL menu tab TITAJ 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN DEL ALL button and press the OK button Selecting NO The display returns to the initial menu Selecting YES When you press the OK button a PLEASE WAIT message will display while all the unprotected images are deleted 4 Press the menu button and the menu will disappear If there aren t protecte
74. rred 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 859 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 401 and click the Add Remove button 4 A window will open Click the YES button and the camera driver will be removed ee ee ee ee eer eee Se e Click Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 86 Removable Disk m To use this camera as a Removable Disk install p 77 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 We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection When uploadin
75. selected Press the OK button to cancel the image rotation If ON is selected Press the OK button to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise A menu where you can check the execution of the rotation of the image will appear Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select ROTATE and then press the OK button The image will continue to rotate 90 degrees When the image is in the desired orientation use the UP and DOWN buttons to select SET and then press the OK button K RIC Be eT BD Fey CT Rotated 90 degrees Rotated 180 degrees Rotated 270 degrees 4 The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu screen will disappear If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image If memory space is insufficient the CARD FULL message will be displayed and you will not be able to rotate the image INFORMATION If a 2304 x 1728 image is rotated before saving the image is converted to a 2048 x 1536 image while being saved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 55 Resize m A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo image The resized image will have a new file name 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the RESIZE oe RESIZE 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN 904 8X15 96 button and press the OK button 1600X1200 102
76. t the desired shutter speed 4 Press the button The menu will disappear and the long time shutter speed will be set Then the long time shutter icon LT will be displayed at the bottom right of the LCD monitor INFORMATION A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 30 Focus lever m Before taking an image you have to check that the Focus lever is in the desired position As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot There are 2 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode m Macro amp focus mode The focus range is 0 19m 0 21m A Macro icon amp will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 0 19m 0 21m m Normal focus mode The focus range is 1 0m infinity No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 1 0m infinity Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 31 MENU O
77. the Power button Mode dial and Self timer button during the self timer operation the self timer function is cancelled Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking Selecting the 10SEC self timer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 29 button m You can use the button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation m Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions You can also select the exposure value by using the button In Still image MySET and Photo Frame mode the exposure compensation can be adjusted between 2 0EV and 2 0EV at 0 5EV increment and in Night Scene mode you can set the Longtime shutter Compensating Exposure 1 When you press the button the exposure compensation menu bar and the exposure compensation icon Z will appear as shown 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor AEv 3 Press the button again The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close If you change the exposure value the exposure indicator PZ will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor Setting the Long time Shutter Night Scene mode 1 Tum the Mode Dial to select Night Scene mode 2 Press the button Available shutter speeds will be displayed as shown in the picture 3 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to selec
78. the mode you have selected The items indicated by are default settings 2048X1536 Q 1024X768 640X480 S FINE B QUALITY NORMAL OO MT O m A on o amenos EFFECT aa C o cJ Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 33 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Mainmenu submenu Camerawerking mode Menutab B Poe TUNGSTEN SUNSET 2 6 CJ vy CUSTOM 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 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 SIZE 2304X1728 2304 2048X1536 2048 1600X1200 1600 1024X768 1024 4 Select a sub menu and then press the OK button The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 34 Size m You can select the image size appropriate for your application You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes Se ee ee 2 2048 Sze 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 The higher the resolution the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 STILL IMAGE mode Quality m You can select the compression rat
79. tly Tum 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 Tum the camera power off and on again Transfer the file again Case 6 How do know my computer supports a USB Interface Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard Check the OS version A USB Interface is available in Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Check Universal Serial Bus controllers in Device Manager Do the following to check Universal Serial Bus controllers Win 98 ME Trace Start Settings Control Panel System Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers Win 2K Trace Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 93 FAQ Case 7 Case 8 Case 9 Win XP Trace Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers 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 Reinst
80. to play back the voice file The method of playing back voice memos added to still images is the same as the method of playing back voice files Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 4 286 ft i ae ase am Fsm f I e e p m e a a a a il CE idd Play Button 43 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera m In Play mode you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions Thumbnail f Enlargement Q button You can view multiple pictures or enlarge a selected picture Thumbnail display 1 While an image is displayed full screen press the thumbnail button 2 The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected 3 Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image 4 To view an image separately press the enlargement button Q Pressing the enlargement button Q a Highlighted image Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Samsung Manuals 44 Thumbnail 2 Enlargement Q button Image enlargement 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button 3 Pressing the thumbnail button will Zoom back to the original full sized image
81. tural looking The White Balance is available in STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME MOVIE CLIP and MySET mode 1 Ga EA AWB m e l YNE W BALANCE W BALANCE AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT DAYLIGHT CLOUDY CLOUDY FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode White balance AUTO AWB The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings depending on the prevailing lighting conditions DAYLIGHT Me For taking images outside CLOUDY a For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky FLUORESCENT 4 For shooting under fluorescent lighting TUNGSTEN Hr For shooting under tungsten standard light bulb lighting SUNSET For taking images at sunset CUSTOM mM Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images Using the Custom White Balance The White Balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance 1 Select the CUSTOM menu of the White Balance 2 Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white and then press the SHUTTER button 3 The custom white balance value will be saved and the menu will disappear The custom white balance value will be applied starting with the next picture you take W

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