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Samsung DIGIMAX A502 User Manual

1. EO Lil u o tre jate 1 set DD oeum Heir 3 ae 120 Digimax Master Image viewer You can view the stored images Digimax Master 1 0 D Fie Edit View Tools Go Camera Help e Ay 6 A P a FANI 4Onks A Desktop C My Documents42005_01_03 B My Computer Ej a 3 Floppy A 2 C eg 1 a a F Er d Removable Disk G 1 21 F28 1 229 F5 8 1 14F28 E Printers H D lt Samsung E 33 Control Panel SSA50808 JPG SSA50809 JPG 450811 JPG 450812 JPG 2 gt 33 Dial Up Networking Ez 8 Scheduled Tasks j 2 Web Folders A My Documents Internet Explorer Network Neighborhood ey Recycle Bin 2 Online Services n B A SSA50813 AV1 For Help press F1 1 24MB 1 3 05 12 23 02 AM SSA450808 JPG 2592x1944 24 bits Image viewer functions are listed below 1 Menu bar You can select menus File Edit View Tools Change functions Auto download help etc 2 Image selection window You can select desired image in this window 3 Media type selection menu You can select image viewer image edit movie clip edit function in this menu 4 Preview window You can preview a image or a movie clip and check the multi media information Zoom bar You can change preview size Folder display window You can see folder location of selected image Image display window Images of selected folder are displaye
2. errr eet eee ereere eree QQ CAME A eee ee ee ee ee er ene a Quick view cheeses cttccn cere es ser ere cD Thumbnail Enlargement button 61 nitialisation set eetere eee ereet eee eee eee eee eee oe Q Voice memo Up button sese seese eee eee 62 Setting up the MYCAM menu 92 Play amp Pause Down button 63 Start up Mage eee eer eetere eetere ce ere ee 92 Delete button oie ees ieee essere eresse A Shutter sound senses etree So ees 8 Left Right Menu OK button 65 Start up sound eee seere cee ces ces en eee one 193 Album button xstdhasettenrtzisvennicana sno Important notes 5 ced A EE canes anne Setting up the play back function using the Warning indicator eet ereere eee ees 1 Q6 LOD monitor esee eee ser eevee cee eee ern sre eee eee oY Before contacting a service centre 97 Rotating an image seee eetet eee 72 Specifications seese eee ee e100 OG Resize dnictieicciicinosuativinviwnwwtivcn fa Protecting images eee eee 74 SOFTWARE Deleting all images see Sea eadhee ser seiaetasdaay 5 BOO seinien n 75 Software Notes eee eersreserere ereere serere ee Q2 DPOF STANDARD ssiieriadwiessinvcicn 76 System Requirements eee eee eee vere 102 DPOF INDEX Hitiwmincrmecninnecaan 76 About the software verre eee eee eee eee eee 103 DPOF PRINT SIZE cccesse cece cecceseveees V7 Setting up the application softwar
3. During the continuous shot AEB and movie clip mode the flash function will not operate Take photographs within the flash range The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective 33 Flash 4 Left button Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark the camera flash will operate Auto flash automatically Auto amp If a subject or background is dark the camera flash will work Red eye automatically and will reduce the red eye effect by using the red reduction eye reduction function The flash fires regardless of available light The intensity of the flash will be controlled according to the prevailing conditions The brighter the background or subject is the less intense the flash will be Fill in flash The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure When you take an image in Slow synchro a condition with poor light the camera shake warning indicator will display on the LCD monitor We recommend using a tripod for this function The flash does not fire Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited Flash off When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition the camera shake warning indicator oy will display on the LCD monitor We recommend using a tripod for this function Available flash mode by recording mode BOO
4. Sharpness TS Cole Pe el m You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD SHARPNESS monitor before you take a picture because this function is o SOFT i E NORMAL applied only when the captured image is stored on the o VIVID memory Sub menu Description The edges of the image are softened SOFT This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC The edges of the image are sharp NORMAL This is suitable for printing The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will appear sharp but noise may occur in the recorded image OSD On Screen Display information m In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING d a mjic 2a f7 Jle mode you can check the recording status in the LCD OSD INFORMATION monitor l BASIC OSD m Idle mode If you select the SAVE MODE and the camera SAVE MODE isn t operated during the specified time about 30 SEC the camera power will be idle LCD monitor OFF Camera status lamp Blinking automatically To use the camera again press any of the camera buttons except the power button If there is no operation during the specified time the camera power will be turned off automatically to save battery life Refer to page 86 for more information about the auto power off function Full information mode Basic information mode 55 Starting play mode f th
5. E pare MENU OK SET SS ey gt A i Mode selection menu Pressing the Up button Selecting t the ee ae 8 Press the M Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear 21 Starting the recording mode m How to use the Auto mode Use this for shooting basic still images 1 Select the FULL sub menu on the MODE menu p 19 0 2 Select the Auto mode by pressing the M Mode button ee p 20 ie Tt 3 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the rer image by using the LCD monitor Aa a 4 Press the shutter button to capture an image it D P AUTO mode INFORMATION f the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject Should this be the case the camera is less likely to capture an image clearly Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image How to use the Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows 1 Select the FULL sub menu on the MODE menu p 19 ie 2 Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M Mode am button p 20 Pera 3 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the reer image by using the LCD monitor row a 4 Press the shutter button once and movie clips are i y 6 recorded tor as long as Me available recorang time IMOVIE CLIP mo
6. ENGLISH Digimax A450 User s Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera This manual will guide you through using the camera including capturing images downloading images and using the application software Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera Instructions m Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera s power Check Removable Disk Before connecting the camera to a PC via the USBTablepyou will need to set up the camera driver Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S W CD ROM p 104 Take a picture p 19 Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC s USB port and the camera s USB connection terminal p 112 Check the camera s power If the power is turned off press the camera button to turn on Open Window s EXPEORER and search for Removable Disk p 113 f 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 2 Contents CAMELA eiai car scenes Seiee a earseeeste od READY Getting to know your camera e eese eee eres a SHUTTER
7. If the Device Status says the device is not working properly click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver or Reinstall Driver When all the conditions mentioned above are met the computer can support the USB interface Case 7 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 Case 8 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 1259 FAQ Case 9 Case 10 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 me
8. 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 correctly Turn off the camera remove the USB cable plug in the USB cable again and then turn on the camera Case 5 There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again Transfer the file again 124 FAQ 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 2000 _ Trace Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers Win XP Trace Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager gt 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
9. 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear x The Date amp Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image x The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting x TIME is imprinted in the following way Hour Minute and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock x The imprint function is applied only to still images mode 88 Auto Focus lamp m You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp How to set up the lamp 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the AF LAMP menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The AF lamp will not light up If ON is selected The AF lamp will light up THs A CID SETUP DATE amp TIME IMPRINT OFF AF LAMP SOUND Ke BACK 4 x If you select OFF menu and take an image in poorly lit conditions or select the NIGHT scene mode the camera may not take exact focus x The Auto Focus lamp will function while using the self timer even if the configuration is set to off Sound f you set the operation sound to ON various sounds will be activated for camera startup when button are pressed and if there is a card error so that you can be aware of the camera operation status Setting Op
10. 72 Resize m Change the resolution size of pictures taken Select USER IMAGE to save an image to be the start up image The resized image will have a new file name 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the RESIZE menu tab Reape 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN To 2278x1704 3M 2048X1536 button and press the OK button Pa 1600 X 1200 OM 1024X768 VGA 640X480 __ EXIT MENU MOVE av Image Resize Types Resize 5M 4M 3M 2M INFORMATION A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image but not vice versa Only JPG images can be resized MOVIE and WAV files can t be resized You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in the JPEG 4 2 2 format The resized image will have a new file name The USER IMAGE image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory Only two USER IMAGE images can be saved If you save a new USER IMAGE image the existing startup image will be deleted in order f 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 73 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
11. Auto macro w Types of focus modes and focus ranges W Wide T Tele Unit cm Program Focus Type Auto macro Macro amp Normal W 5 lt Infinity W 5 80 W 80 Infinity T 50 Infinity T 50 80 T 80 Infinity Focus range x See the next page for the available focusing method by recording mode INFORMATION When the macro mode is selected it is possible that camera shake will occur Take care not to shake the camera When you take a picture within 30cm in the Macro mode select the FLASH OFF mode 31 Macro amp Down button m Available focusing method by recording mode O Selectable X Not selectable Infinity focus range Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre use the focus lock function Using the Focus Lock 1 Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame 2 Press the SHUTTER button halfway When the green auto focus frame lights up it means the camera is focused on the subject Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture 3 With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway move the camera to recompose your picture as desired and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture If you release your finger from the SHUTTER bu
12. Select a desired aloum 2 Select INTERVAL menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button Configure slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show 1 Select a desired album 2 Select EFFECT menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button The image slides diagonally from top left to bottom right Image moves from the top left Image is displayed slowly from the centre outwards NO E1 E2 and E3 effects are applied in order 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 button Menu tab Main menu Sub menu RIGHT90 LEFT90 ROTATE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 USER IMAGE 1 2 SELECT UNLOCK LOCK PROTECT ALL UNLOCK LOCK RESIZE NO YES STANDARD ONE PIC ALL PICS INDEX NO YES PRINT SIZE DEFAULT 3X5 4X6 5X7 8X10 CANCEL STANDARD INDEX PRINT SIZE DELETE ALL NO COPY TO CARD 69 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the
13. 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 x All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided WARNING could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in a minor or moderate injury gt DANGER gt I gt CAUTION Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontroll
14. leie tm Ice P ce 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DPOF w menu tab STANDARD 3 Select the PRINT SIZE menu by pressing the bizs SESS PRINT SIZE 4X6 UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button TEE 5X7 8 X 10 BACK lt SET OK 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button PRINT SIZE DEFAULT 3X5 4X6 5X7 8X10 The DEFAULT print size varies depending on the printer manufacturer For your printer s default value please refer to the user s guide that came with your printer DPOF CANCEL m You can cancel the STANDARD INDEX or SIZE settings Cancel the setting to reset the value to its default 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DPOF menu tab STANDARD 3 Select the CANCEL menu by pressing the UP DOWN ME ae button and press the RIGHT button PRINT SIZE 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN BACK 4 SET OK button lf STANDARD is selected Cancels the standard print setting If INDEX is selected Cancels the index print setting If PRINT SIZE is selected Cancels the print size setting 5 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 77 COPY TO CARD m This enables you to copy image files to the memory card Copying to the Memory Card 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Select the COPY TO CARD menu tab by pressi
15. 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button a Daa eb 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the PROTECT BASI e Wickes menu tab SELECT ALL 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button SELECT Only an image that is displayed on the LCD EXIT MENU MOVE av monitor is protected or unprotected ALL 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 LOCK Sets up the protect function If you select the SELECT sub menu at step 3 you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button If you press the SHUTTER button the Image Protection menu will disappear 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 74 Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place The startup image is stored in the camera s internal memory i e not on the memory card and it will
16. Gey ea f X X O X X X X X X ce D I Be E8 AS X lt gt X lt X lt O X O Oo OO O O 2 8 gt lt gt lt 34 Self timer X Right button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the Right button operates as the Self timer This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image Using the self timer 1 Press the M Mode button to select a still image mode or movie clip mode p 20 2 Press the Self timer button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor In Movie clip mode only the 10 Sec self timer can be used 2 Sec Self timer f Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken 10 Sec Self timer X Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken Double Self timer xy 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 Pressing the Self timer button a Pressing the Self timer re Doubl
17. S450811 JPG SA50812 JPG B My Computer El 3 Floppy A C 0 Samsung E F H Removable Disk G 3 Printers s3 Control Panel E Dial Up Networking a Scheduled Tasks g8 Web Folders B A My Documents E Sample Video E Sample Audio E Sample Backgrounds For Help press F1 24MB 173705 12 23 02 AM SSA50808 JPG 259241944 24 bits Movie clip edit functions are listed below 2 Edit menu You can select the following menus Add You can add a desired multi media in a movie clip Edit You can change the brightness contrast colour and saturation Effect You can insert an effect Text You can insert texts Narration You can insert a narration Make You can save the edited multi media as a new file name You can select AVI Windows media wmv Windows media asf and movie clip for this camera avi MPEG 4 file types 2 Frame display window You can insert multi media in this window x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information 123 FAQ m Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions Case 1 The camera power is off Turn the camera power on Case 2 USB Driver is not installed correctly Install the USB Driver correctly Refer to page 104 Case 3 The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification
18. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode 2 Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play amp Pause button 3 Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting 4 Press the OK button 5 Press the Play amp Pause button and the extracted range will be displayed on the status bar 6 Press the Play amp Pause button once more at the point where you wish the extracted file to stop SEE 7 Press the OK button and a confirmation window will display 8 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down botton and press the OK button ots TRIM the extracted file will be saved ea a CANCEL cancels the extracting movie clip rar p CONFIRM OK INFORMATION f the time line bar passes by the start point by pressing the REW Left button the first frame of the movie clip will display f you doesn t specify the ending point of the movie clip the trimming confirmation window will display at the point of the last frame 58 Starting play mode Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1 2 are the same as those to play back a still image 3 Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the LEFT RIGHT button If you select a recorded voice file the voice indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the play amp pause button to play back a recorded voice file To pause a recorded voice file while playing it back pre
19. The maximum custom modes you can select are 7 and the PROGRAM as ee MOVIE minimum custom modes are 3 ie Nicot If you select over 7 custom modes the menus are set as A PORTRAIT off automatically from the lower placed sub menu AUTO For shooting basic still image PROGRAM You can manually configure all functions MOVIE For taking a movie clip NIGHT Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions PORTRAIT _ To take a picture of a person CHILDREN To take a still picture of moving children LANDSCAPE Scenery with green woods or blue sky CLOSE UP Close up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects SUNSET For taking pictures of sunsets DAWN Daybreak scenes BACKLIGHT Portrait without shadows caused by backlight FIREWORKS Firework scenes BEACH amp SNOW For ocean lake beach and snowscape scenes INFORMATION When NIGHT LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN and FIREWORKS scene mode are selected it is possible that camera shake will occur In this case you should use a tripod 51 Size m You can select the image size appropriate for your application Mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Size 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160X128 su 2592X1944 620 640X480 aM 2272X1704 320X240 2048X1536 160X128 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 STILL IMAGE mod
20. amp Selecting Date Format 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab l 3 Select the DATE amp TIME menu by pressing the AF LAMP 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 hour minute date type LEFT button Moves the cursor to the DATE amp TIME main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup In all other cases the cursor will be shifted 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 Imprinting the recording date m There is an option to include DATE TIME on still images Date Imprinting 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab BAIE J IMPRINT 3 Select the IMPRINT menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 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
21. button e sec cee vee cen eee eseese oe D7 ZOOM WIT button lt s eee eee esee eee et D7 Voice recording Voice memo UP button 30 Danger Warning ece feret ie aes ene es Caution cerre e e A ceo An FCC warning Macro Down button e see eee ere eee reer eT FOCUS IOGK seeskil esterases rasidan ino Flash Left button ee ers cee eet cee eee cee eee ene e033 Identification of features sere 10 Self timer Right button eseese seee eee 5 EFRON LOD eet aa O MENU OK button eseese cee eee eee eee eee seese 36 a Back amp Side ssestceceeeerecnteeeeseeeteeeeeeeeeAQ M Mode button seese ses eresse eee ee e36 Bottom 5 function button s s eed E Effect button t t etet 39 a Sel merl mp rernekenasectsiaa l2 Special Effect Colour 39 m Camera Status Lamp eseese ereere eee eee e12 Special Effect Preset focus frames 40 m Mode icon ees 9 Special Effect Composite shooting 41 Connecting to a Power Source 13 Special Effect Photo Frame 43 m Using the batteries e eee 14 Movie Clip frame stabilizer 44 Instructions on how to use the memory card 15 DUTTON ore eee eee eetere eetere serere ere eee ee ee AB Inserting the memory Card 17 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the Removing the memory card 17 camera settings eeen eere eere eee eB ON N OOG System
22. by using the LEFT RIGHT button If you select a movie clip the movie clip indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the play amp pause button to play back a movie clip file To pause a movie clip file while playing it back press the play amp pause button again Pressing the play amp pause button again will cause the movie clip file will restart To rewind the movie clip while it is playing press the LEFT button To fast forward the movie clip press the RIGHT button To stop playback of the movie clip press the play amp pause button and then press the LEFT or RIGHT button Movie clip capture function capture still images from the movie clip How to capture the movie clip Steps 1 2 are the same as those for playing back a still image 3 Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT RIGHT button 4 Press the Play Pause button to play the movie clip 5 Press the Play Pause button while playing the movie clip Then press the E button 6 The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name x The captured movie clip file has same size as the original movie clip 640X480 320X240 160X128 Pressing the E button 57 Starting play mode On camera movie trimming You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back f the running time is under 10 seconds the movie clip can t be trimmed 1
23. camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer direct connection to the camera sold separately with a USB cable Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu ONE PIC IMAGES ALL PICS AUTO SET AUTO POSTCARD CARD LETTER 4X6 L 2L CUSTOM SET LAYOUT AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FAST PHO 70 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL FINE AUTO CUSTOM SET OFF ON FILE NAME STANDARD DPOF PRINT x Menus are subject to change without prior notice 71 Rotating an image m You can rotate the stored images by various degrees 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button Tede ea re Eleke 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the ROTATE kn E ee menu tab RIGHT 90 LEFT 90 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN TE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL EXIT MENU MOVE av RIGHT 90 180 Rotate picture in a clock wise Rotate picture in a counter Rotate picture 180 degrees direction clock wise direction HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Rotate picture horizontally Rotate picture vertically 4 Press the OK button The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu will disappear If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image
24. for Voice Recording mode 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus Jom 2592X1944 A MULTI a 2272X1704 OO ONE SPOT 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 0710 CE0 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu p pV ESA RETIRES EVO Press the UP or KEEA E Press the UP or LEEA Boo SIZE SIZE Arar DOWN button IAKS DOWN button 2592X1944 2272X1704 2272X1704 2272X1704 2048X1536 2048X1536 2048X1536 1600X1200 lt 1600X1200 1600X1200 1024X768 1024X768 1024X768 640X480 640X480 VGA 640X480 4 Select a sub menu and then the value you set will be saved Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear Mode m You can select the desired working mode by the M Mode button located on the back of the camera and MODE menu Auto Program Movie clip Scene night portrait children landscape close up sunset dawn backlight fireworks beach amp snow camera modes are available STILL amp MOVIE A still image mode that was selected on the MODE SET menu and movie clip mode can be selected FULL Auto Program Movie clip and scene aus modes can be selected CUSTOM You can select modes set as on in the MODE SET menu 50 MODE SET m You can select the desired recording mode If you select the CUSTOM sub menu in the MODE SET menu you can select modes set as on in this oHm re MODE SET menu by pressing the M button Jao
25. for general use SPOT Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for light This is suitable when the subject in the centre is exposed correctly regardless of the back lighting INFORMATION The default metering mode is Multi pattern metering If the subject is not the centre of the focus area do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error In this circumstance It is better to use exposure compensation Continuous Shooting l m Select the number of pictures in continuous shooting SINGLE Take one picture only CONTINUOUS Images will be taken continuously until the MZE NC 1G Jede m EEE METERING PROGRAM mode shutter button is released The shooting AART capacity depends on the memory T CONTINUOUS AEB Take three pictures in a series in different exposures short exposure 0 5EV standard exposure 0 0EV and over exposure 0 5EV Use the mode if it is PROGRAM mode hard to decide exposure of the object x High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time which increases stand by time x If the CONTINOUS sub menu is selected the flash will be off automatically x If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory the AEB shooting is not available x It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer and the blurring caused by camera shake may occur 54
26. m This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode If the memory card is not inserted this function will not operate How to use this function 1 Press the E button in the Movie clip mode 2 Select the STABILIZER menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button 73 Movie clip frame stabilizer function becomes disabled J Prevents camera shake during movie recording The recording frame range will become narrower than when you select the menu Pre view frames may not display smoothly on the LCD monitor INFORMATION When you select the J sub menu the movie clip frame range will be narrow depending on the movie clip size 44 button m You can use the button to adjust the values for the RGB ISO white balance and exposure compensation Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode RGB R Red G Green B Blue G ISO AUTO 50 100 200 400 3 AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT H FLUORESCENT L TUNGSTEN CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Exposure compensation 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 5EV steps RGB Allows the user to adjust the R Red G Green and B Blue values of the images to be captured Setting RGB Values 1 Press the button and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon RGB The RGB menu bar will
27. of Voice recording mode has the MyCAM menu The items indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu OFF LOGO USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2 OFF SH SOUND 1 SH SOUND SH SOUND 2 SH SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 Menus are subject to change without prior notice S IMAGE S SOUND Start up image m You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on Setting a Startup Image 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode D press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM AUA menu tab 3 Select the S IMAGE menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION Use a saved image for the start up image with the USER IMAGE in the RESIZE menu in the play mode The start up image will not be deleted by deleting all images or FORMAT menu The start up images are deleted by doing the RESET menu 92 Shutter sound m You can select the shutter sound Selecting the Shutter Sound 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode pee press the MENU button Mellal 2 Le 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM MYCAM S IMAGE OFF menu tab 3 Select the SH SOUND menu by pr
28. press the OK button DELETE DELETE lf DELETE is selected deletes the selected images fe If CANCEL is selected cancels Delete Image 4 CONFIRM OK Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode 1 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete and then press the DELETE WP button 2 The following message will be displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select the submenu values by pressing the UP DOWN button and then press the OK button lf DELETE is selected deletes the selected images If CANCEL is selected cancels Delete Image Press the DELETE button OK r S4 gt L Eo a 2 INFORMATION l Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep 64 Left Right Menu OK button a LEFT RIGHT MENU OK buttons activate the following LEFT button While the menu is showing press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor RIGHT button While the menu is showing press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor or to move an secondary menu MENU button When you press the MENU button the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor 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 i
29. responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment lt 7 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product To buy the optional equipment contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre User manual Camera strap Software CD Product warranty see p 103 Pouch DPOF compatible printer SD memory card MMC see p 75 see p 15 L 3 f t s r AA Alkaline Batteries Rechargeable batteries Rechargeable battery SRS battery gy 2319 SBP 1303 AC cord Battery charger Battery charger SBC N1 SBC L1 8 System chart Computer PictBridge compatible see p 112 printer see p 63 USB cable System Requirements For Windows e PC with processor better than Pentium Il 450MHz XP Pentium 7OOMHz e Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP e Minimum 64MB RAM XP 128MB e 200MB of available hard disk space Over 1GB recommend e USB port e CD ROM drive e 1024 x768 pixels 16 bit colour display compatible monitor 24 bit colour display recommended e DirectX 9 0 or later For Macintosh e Power Mac G3 or later e Mac OS 9 0 10 2 e Minimum 64MB RAM e 110MB of available hard disk space e USB port e CD ROM drive e QuickTime player or a media player that supports AVI file format e DivX for movie clip CAUTION When you connect the camera to a computer or printer you have to
30. shooting capacity will be as follows These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Recorded image size NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS 5M 2592x1944 4M 2272x1704 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1M 1024x768 VGA 640x480 640 640X480 320 320X240 160 160X128 16 About 26sec About 43sec Poe foe Pe About 1min 22 sec About 2min 7sec Pe fe About 3min 4sec About 4min 12sec Inserting the memory card 1 Turn off the camera s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open 2 Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera lens and the card pins toward the back of the camera LCD monitor and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click 3 To close push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click If the memory card does not slide in smoothly do not attempt to insert it by force Check the direction of insertion and then insert it correctly Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round Doing so may damage the memory card slot 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 battery chamber cover INFORMATION l When the camera is turned on inserting or removing the memory card turns
31. the picture will be printed If no picture is selected the NO IMAGE message will be displayed Press the NOW PRINTING shutter button while printing to cancel the printing and the IMAGES menu is displayed bth l 001 0010 x Number of pictures in a index print varies depends on the printer used DPOF PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information 1 Connect the camera to your printer The USB menu A ai must be set to PRINTER after you connect the camera DPOF PRINT to the printer See p 79 EN 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the DPOF Mes PRINT menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button NO Cancel the printing YES Directly print the file with the DPOF information x Depending on the manufacturer and printer model some menus may not be available With a printer without supporting the DPOF the menu is still displayed but not available MOVE av 82 PictBridge RESET m Initialises user changed configurations po 1 Connect the camera to your printer JOA The USB menu must be set to PRINTER after you aso connect the camera to the printer See p 79 NO 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the RESET menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button If NO is selected Settings will not be reset If YES is select
32. then click Install After installing the Digimax A50 Cyber500 Driver you can install Digimax Master 1 0 Install Exit 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 0 10 2 XviD codec This makes movie clips IMPEG 4 recorded with this camera play back on a PC To play back a movie clip recorded with this camera you must install the XviD codec If a movie clip recorded with this camera does not play well install this codec This software is only compatible with Windows If a movie clip can t play back on the Mac OS please visit the following site http Avww divx com divx mac lf a movie clip can t play back on the Mac OS use a media player that supports XviD codec Mplayer VLC VideoLAN Client media player Digimax Master This is the all in on multi media software solution You can download view edit and save your digital image and movie clip with this software This software is only compatible with Windows INFORMATION Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the dr
33. use the USB cable supplied with the camera or the external devices may not recognise the camera 9 Identification of features Front amp Top Power button Shutter button _ SS Speaker gt gt Flash Self timer lamp Auto Focus lamp Lens G USB port Microphone Back amp Side M Mode Album button Camera status lamp Zoom W button Thumbnail Zoom T button Digital zoom Play mode button E Effect button I Be Qe Strap eyelet DELETE button LCD monitor 10 Identification of features Bottom 5 function button l Voice memo Voice recording UP button MENU OK button Battery chamber cover FLASH SELF TIMER LEFT button RIGHT button Battery chamber Macro DOWN button Play amp Pause button Memory card slot 11 Identification of features m Self timer lamp Status Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Status Description Blinking For the 2 seconds the lamp blinks quickly at 0 25 second intervals For the first 7 seconds the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals For the final 3 seconds the lamp blinks quickly at 0 25 second intervals A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken Description Power on The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture After taking a
34. viewed by pressing 7 CONFIRM OK the 5 function button 3 Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button TRIM The trimmed image will save as a new file name and display on the LCD monitor CANCEL The trimming menu will disappear x If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image the image can t be trimmed x To delete the enlarged image during the trimming function press the delete button 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 voice to a stored still image Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image 1 Press the LEFT RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to indicator will display The camera is now ready to record a voice memo 62 Voice amp memo Up button 3 Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds While the voice is recording the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside 4 The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again 5 The a icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has fin
35. AUTO mode MOVIE CLIP mode Changing the recording mode If the FULL menu was selected Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for selecting the MODE menu 5 A recording mode used just before will display 6 Press the M Mode button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display 7 To select the Auto Program Movie clip or Scene modes press the Left Right button To move between the Auto Manual Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line press the Up Down button CZ Pressing the Left button E T MENU OK SET 4 S 5 Selecting the Movie clip mode HP 7 S E Mode selection menu a Be bhos nes We ep 2 i NIGHT gt il Pressing the Up button e MENU OK SET Selecting the Scene mode 8 Press the M Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear 20 Changing the recording mode Changing the recording mode If the CUSTOM menu was selected Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for selecting the MODE menu 5 A recording mode used just before will display 6 Press the M Mode button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display 7 You can select modes set as on in the MODE SET menu by pressing the Up Down Left Right buttons Refer to page 51 for more information about using the MODE SET menu rar To row i a 2 Pressing the Left button frm
36. Auto Program Scene x Scene Night Portrait Children Landscape Close up Still Image Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks Beach amp Snow Continuous Single Continuous AEB Self timer 2 sec 10 sec Double 10 sec 2 sec Shooting With Audio or without Audio user selectable recording time memory capacity dependent Size 640x480 320x240 160x128 3 0X Optical Zoom Mute during Zoom Operation Frame rate 30 fps 15 fos Movie Stabilizer User Selectable Memory card only Movie Editing Embeded Pause during recording Still Image Capture Time Trimming Internal memory Approx 10MB flash memory External memory SD card MMC Up to 512MB Guaranteed Focal Length Digital Zoom Focusing White Balance Voice Recording Movie Clip Storage 100 Specifications File Format Still Image JPEG DCF EXIF 2 2 DPOF 1 1 PictBridge 1 0 Movie Clip AVI MPEG 4 Audio WAV 5M 2592x1944 4M 2272x1704 Image Size 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1M 1024x768 VGA 640x480 5M Super Fine 2 Fine 5 Normal 9 Storage 4M Super Fine 3 Fine 7 Normal 12 3M Super Fine 4 Fine 8 Normal 16 2M Super Fine 8 Fine 15 Normal 22 1M Super Fine 21 Fine 30 Normal 38 VGA Super Fine 47 Fine 56 Normal 62 x These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Single image Thumbnails Slide show Movie Cl
37. C PAutoexec aS C x E Command a D 5 data E Samsung E Select an Frunlog aD F item to view Netlog F Removable Disk G Mescribtiod View gt C Deim 3 Printers es 7 34 Control Panel EA Dial Up Networking Scheduled Tasks H E Web Folders eA My Documents H Intemet Explorer eg Network Neighborhood Recycle Bin C Onine Services Line Up fens Refresh Properties 7 An image file is transferred from the camera to e ul BDA al x E our PC Back Foward Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Properties y Folders x ALES My Documents A Desktop Program Files EJ My Computer 4 el 3 Floppy A C aS C H D B Samsung E sa50808 jpg a F JPEG Image oS le k 29 Ben Disk G Sa EA Bem 1 3 05 12 23 CI 100sscam AM Printers 33 Control Panel Size A Dial Up Networking Scheduled Tasks E Web Folders ba My Documents H Intemet Explorer E E Network Neighborhood Sy Recycle Bin C Online Services By using Digimax Master you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files 114 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Toremove the USB driver refer to the process shown below 1 Trace Start Settings and click Control Panel BQ windows Update Programs E Favorites gt N Documents En Settings 3 eN Find gt MR Taskbar amp St
38. Chart oea a E A How to use the MENU ses serere eee see eee eee oe 50 RECORDING PE E Siete E EE MODE SET sine tee ee 51 LCD monitor indicator seer eee ee TB E Sjze ooe eeror rererere errereen e52 Changing the recording mode gt 19 Quality Frame rate e eee e 53 m Selecting the MODE menu 19 Meig cesses etree eet ete Starting the recording mode s e 22 Continuous Shooting seers cece 54 m How to use the Auto mode verre 22 Sharpness eetet eetset eee 55 m How to use the Movie clip mode 22 QSD On Screen Display information 55 m Recording the movie clip without voice 23 m Using Successive Recording 23 PLAY l m How to use the Program mode 23 How to use the Scene modes 24 Starting play mode eese see eee eee cee eee ee 56 m How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode 25 a Playing back a still image 56 Things to Watch Out for When Taking m Playing back a movie Clip e seee 57 PIGHIFOS eorne hens toe corset Ouest How to capture the movie clip E TA Using the camera buttons to adjust the On camera movie trimming 58 3 Contents m Playing back a recorded voice 59 Auto FOCUS lamp see eee eet eee ere eee eee eee BY LCD monitor indicator e ee eee ee BO SOU oh secret etree tere RO Using the camera buttons to adjust the LCD brightness
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40. ONE PIC is selected When ALL PICS is selected Press the Up Down button to select the number of prints Maximum 30 prints When you select ONE PIC menu use the Left Right button to select another picture and select the number of prints for another picture After setting the number of prints press the OK button to save Press the Shutter button to return to the menu without setting the number of prints 80 PictBridge Print Setting m AUTO SET 1 Connect the camera to your printer The USB menu must Moisi x Ve gt be set to PRINTER after you connect the camera to the Bet 0 CEE printer See p 79 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the AUTO SET menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button NO CUSTOM SET values are kept YES All values in the CUSTOM SET are automatically changed m CUSTOM SET You can select the Paper Size Print Format Paper Type Print Quality Date Print and File Name Print menus for printed pictures 1 Connect the camera to your printer The USB menu must youre Sahel re OI be set to PRINTER after you connect the camera to the CUSTOM SET printer See p 79 SIZE AUTO LAYOUT AUTO 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the TYPE AUTO CUSTOM SET menu tab See REE 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE av submenu value and then press the RIGHT button 4 Use t
41. Press the Pause button again to resume the recording 4 If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button D H RECORD again Pausing the voice recording INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound f the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused the voice recording is cancelled 25 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures m Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture mn ow T vi Lightly press the shutter button Press the shutter button m The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings m When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition the camera shake warning indicator oy 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 To take a picture against the sun please use the BACKLIGHT in the scene shooting mode see page 24 Fill in flash see page 33 Spot metering See page 54 or Exposure compensation see page 47 m Avoi
42. Setup has finished installing Digimax A50 Cyber500 on your computer Click 1 3 The Software License Agreement window for tli Miers aa T DirectX will be displayed The Diset stp izari ie vou broun nasla d If you agree to this select I accept the agreement ae an a and click Next gt button the window will then aca a move to the next step If you disagree select ie i do not accept the agreement and click Cancel button Click 1 es The installation program will be cancelled 104 Setting up the application software 4 A window will open Click the Next gt button a DirectX Setup Install DirectX runtime components DirectX 9 0 Runtime Install This install package will search for updated Direct Runtime Components and update as necessary It may take a few minutes To start installation please click Next Click 5 DirectX Installation is completed stating Moxa Deo Click the Finish button and Digimax Master pee installation will be started Ge to Disa oan in The system will not reboot even if the Yes Copa eee es cohen want to restart the computer now option is selected The screen shot of step 5 can be different Click 1 with the illustration according to the system requirements 6 A windows to check whether the PC has XviD codec or os eee igimax A50 Cyber 500 not will display ar Knoxa on If you want to play the moving picture you
43. USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power the camera will automatically switch to computer connection mode e In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable Connecting the camera to a PC 1 Press the power button to turn the camera power on 2 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer as shown below USB CONNECTION 3 Turn on the computer to connect the camera to the printer CONFIRM OK 4 A window for selecting an external device will display on the LCD monitor 5 Select COMPUTER menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button x If you selected PRINTER in Step 5 when you connect the camera to your computer the USB ERRORI message will display and the connection will not be established In this case disconnect the USB cable and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward 112 Starting PC mode Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC s hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them 1 Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable 2 On your computer s desktop display select My computer and double click Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM The image files will then be displayed 3 Select an image and press the right mouse button 4 A pop up menu will open Click Cut or Copy menu Cut cuts a selected fil
44. You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor INFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances When another button is being operated While image data is being processed When there is no battery capacity m The following functions are available depending on the mode you have selected The items indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode STILL amp MOVIE M FULL CUSTOM PROGRAM MOVIE NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN MODE SET LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH amp SNOW 2592X1944 2272X1704 SIZE ae 2048X1536 1600X1200 Still image 1024X768 640X480 SIZE 640X480 320X240 Movie clip 160X120 S FINE QUALITY NORMAL 48 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page FRAME RATE 30 FPS 15 FPS p 53 SINGLE CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SHARPNESS NORMAL VIVID OSD INFORMATION FULLOSD BASIC OSD SAVE MODE x Menus are subject to change without prior notice 49 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
45. and prepare extra battery Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions 95 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display CARD ERROR Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert the memory card and format the memory card p 87 MEMORY ERROR Internal memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Format the memory with the memory card removed p 87 CARD LOCKED The memory card is locked SD memory card Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card CARD FULL MEMORY FULL There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image Insert anew memory card Delete unnecessary image files to free up Some memory NO IMAGE There are no images stored on the memory Take images Insert a memory card that is holding some images FILE ERROR File error Format the memory card Memory card error Contact a camera service centre LOW BATTERY There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries 96 Warning indicator LOW LIGHT When taking pictures in dark places Take pictures in Flash Photography mode OUT OF NUMBER When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu Select printing page within the limitation Before contacting a service centre m Please check the following The camera do
46. appear as shown 2 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired RGB value Up Down Button Navigates between R G and B icons Left Right Button Changes value of each icon 3 When you press the button again the value you set will be saved and RGB setup mode will end 45 button ISO You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures The speed or specific light sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1 Press the button and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon oh The ISO menu bar will appear as shown 5 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired Fe ar ISO sensitivity value Frrr AUTO The camera s sensitivity is automatically changed im by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness 50 100 200 400 You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present by increasing the ISO sensitivity However the image may be saturated in high luminance The higher the ISO value the higher the camera s sensitivity to light is and therefore the greater its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions However the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO value increases making the image appear coarse 3 When you press the button again the value you set will be saved and ISO setup mode will end m White balance The white balance contr
47. art Menu 2 Folder Options 2 Help Active Desktop W Windows Update gtl Bun amp Log Off up Shut Down A y Qy Exploring 100sscam Si exp_e2 Paint 2 Double click Add Remove programs ae fit A tine On nial ee Control Panel ja Network ODBCData Passwords Sources 32bit EJ My Computer 3 The Add Remove Programs Properties window will Aad Remove Pog m aaa 2 gt Install Uninstall windows Setup Startup Disk se BE Ta install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM Click Digimax A50 and click the Add Remove So pas button We The following software can be automatically removed by GY indows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Digimax A50 Cyberb00 Lit da Naste NVIDIA Windows 95 98 ME Display Drivers XviD MPEG 4 Video Codec Click _ p ccm Attire OK Cancel 4 Uninstallation is complete Click the Finish button and the window will disappear EE operations on Digimax 450 Cyber500 Click J 115 Removable Disk Touse this camera as a Removable Disk install p 104 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 b
48. camera power on 2 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the printer as shown below USB CONNECTION 3 Turn on the printer to connect the camera to the printer incite 4 A window for selecting an external device will display on CONFIRM OK the LCD monitor 5 Select PRINTER menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button x If you selected COMPUTER in Step 5 when you connect the camera to your printer the USB ERRORI message will display and the connection will not be established In this case disconnect the USB cable and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward 79 PictBridge Picture Selection Select pictures to print 1 Connect the camera to your printer The USB menu must be set to PRINTER after you connect the camera to the JEDA printer See p 79 e IMAGES 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the IMAGE ALL PICS menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button When ONE PIC is selected The PictBridge function will be applied only to the picture currently displayed When ALL PICS is selected The PictBridge function will be applied to all pictures excluding movie clips and voice files Setting the Number of Copies to Print Select ONE PIC or ALL PICS A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below When
49. d x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information 121 Digimax Master Image edit You can edit the still image S Digimax Master 1 0 Ssa50808 File Edit View Tools Adjust Selection Retouch Help t image Tools 0 gt gt Retouch lt 4 T aZ2 menis mE Sel 2 SP con ooo amp More color choices ae For Help press F1 3x fS PG 2592x1944 24 bits X 895 Y 1278 R 198 G 153 B 111 7 Image edit functions are listed below Q Edit menu You can select the following menus Tools You can resize or crop the selected image See the Help menu Modify You can modify image quality See the Help menu Retouch You can change image or insert effects on the image See the Help menu 2 Drawing tools Tools for editing an image 8 Image display window a selected image displays in this window 4 Preview window You can preview the changed image x Refer to the Help menu in Digimax Master for further information 122 Digimax Master Movie edit You can get the still image movie clip narration music files together in a movie clip s Digimax Master 1 0 Video Project 1 File Edit Task View Help D gt 3 Add Media 3 esitcip IR trets T set text Pad Narrate 4 Produce C My Documents42005_01_03 1 21 F28 1 229 F5 8 1 7 F2 8 1414 F28 1 23 F28 S 450808 JPG SSA50809 JPG SSA50810 JPG
50. d DOWN buttons to select ONE PIC or cae ALL PICS and then press the OK button A window for BACK 4 selecting number of copies will display ONE PIC Set the number of copies to print for the current picture only ALL PICS Set the number of copies to print for each picture excluding movie clips and voice recordings 5 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the number of copies and then press the OK button The DPOF icon i will appear by the pictures for which the number of copies to print is set DPOF INDEX m Images except for movie clips and voice file are printed as index type 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button A He S CEI 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DPOF EOE menu tab STANDARD 3 Select the INDEX menu by pressing the UP DOWN YES button and press the RIGHT button EES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN EKA button If NO is selected The image will not be printed in index format If YES is selected The image will be printed in index format 5 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 6 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 76 DPOF PRINT SIZE m You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card The PRINT SIZE menu is available only for DPOF 1 1 compatible printers Setting the Print Size 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button
51. d obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image m Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected When photographing a subject that has little contrast If the subject is highly reflective or shiny If the subject is moving at high speed When there is strong reflected light or when the background is very bright When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow such as a stick or flagpole When the surroundings are dark 26 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 Yy If there is no operation during the specified time the camera s power will be turned off automatically to save a battery life Refer to page 86 for more information about the auto power off function SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the recording mode 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 ce recording time in the memory allows If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again In STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash Press
52. de If the subject is closer than 0 8m select macro shot mode The picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range Take a picture within the flash range The lens is smudged or dirty Clean the lens The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Dis engage flash off mode The camera mode can t use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction p 33 Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings Reset the date and time correctly 98 Before contacting a service centre The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove re insert battery and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera Incorrect memory card format Re format the memory card The images don t play back Incorrect file name Violation of DCF format Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation No image on external monitor The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera Check the connection cables There are incorrect files in the memory card Insert a memory card that has correct files When using the PC s explorer the Removable Disk file d
53. de allows Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again x Image size and type are listed below Image size 640X480 320X240 160X128 user selectable Movie clip file type AVI MPEG 4 22 Starting the recording mode m Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie clip without voice Steps from 1 3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode 4 Press the Up button and the icon will display on the LCD monitor 5 Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice 6 To stop the recording press the shutter button again Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes while recording a movie clip Using this function you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips Using Successive Recording Steps from 1 2 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode 3 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released 4 Press the Pause button to pause recording 5 Press the Pause button again to resume the rec
54. e 104 SDPOPZCANCE Gacicastoenaiconeens 77 Starting PC mode err reeset seerste 112 e COPY TO CARD sissictsstigeieprsvrectaavenZ 9 Removing the USB Driver for PictBridge se eset ces cee sesser ces es es ee ee ZY Windows 98SE gt see ereere eee eee eee eee 115 PictBridge Picture Selection 80 Removable Disk err sesser eee eee 116 PictBridge Print Setting 81 Removing the removable disk 117 PictBridge Printing eee eee eee ee ee e82 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 118 PictBridge RESET eee ee eee eee G3 Using the USB Driver for MAC 118 Digimax Mastar sis cen ce teswnvenuroniass uation 1 19 Setup MENU eere ereere erter reese ene eee er ee B4 File name seese eseese sre see serere rrereeser ere e85 Auto power off seese seese sesser eee tee eee eee ee BG Language t seters ere eet eee eee reeset eet BZ Formatting a memory card 87 Setting up the Date Time Date type 88 Imprinting the recording date 88 4 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera Prior to using this camera please read the user manual thoroughly When you require After Sales service please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction such as Battery Memory card etc to the A S centre Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it
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56. e MOVIE CLIP mode INFORMATION l The higher the resolution the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images 52 Quality Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images The higher the compression ratio the lower the picture quality STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Sub menu S FINE FINE NORMAL File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg ie f Se hole 32 lel QUALITY FRAME RATE 2 CS FPS 30 FPs E ce NORMAL STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode 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 53 Metering f you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures MULTI CJ Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area However the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area This is suitable
57. e memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card f the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory f you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode m You can turn the power on with the play mode button The camera is turned on in play mode Press the play mode button again to switch to shooting 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 I 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 fast forward the images played INFORMATION Manner mode Pressing the play mode button for more than 3 seconds changes the buzzer and start up sound setting to OFF even though you may have set these to ON Lightly press the shutter button in Play mode to switch to the currently set shooting mode 56 Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1 2 are the same as those to play back a still image 3 Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back
58. e self timer 3 When you press the Shutter button the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed x If you operate the Power button Self timer button and Shutter button during the self timer operation the self timer function is cancelled 35 MENU OK button MENU button When you press the MENU button a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display Amenu option can be displayed when the following are selected MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 Pressing the MENU button 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 Menu off Menu on m OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data M Mode button m You can turn on the camera with this button Pressing the M button for more than 3 seconds changes the buzzer and start up sound setting to OFF even though you may have set these to ON m You can select the desired recording mode The selectable recording modes are different from what you selected sub menu in the MODE menu STILL amp MOVIE A recording mode selected in the MODE SET menu Movie clip mode FULL Auto Movie clip Program Scene modes CUSTOM Modes set as on in the MODE SET
59. e submenu cursor When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo button You can record your voice or add your voice over to a stored still image Refer to page 25 for more information about the voice recording Recording a voice memo 1 Press the M Mode button to select a Recording mode with the exception of Movie clip mode 2 Press the Voice memo button If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor the setting is completed Pressing the Voice memo button _ 3 Press the shutter button and take a picture The picture is stored on the memory 4 Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored In the middle of the voice recording pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo Recording Voice Memo INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound 30 Macro amp 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 When the menu is not showing you can use the MACRO DOWN button to take macro pictures The distance ranges are shown below Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor IO D Auto focus No icon
60. e 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 uploading 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 116 Removing the removable disk m Windows 98 98SE you have to wait until the lamp is turned off 1 Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the camera ststus lamp blinks 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 ststus lamp blinks you have to wa
61. ed waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal El 5 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in anyway This may result in fire injury electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera Internalhinspection maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre m Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera do not use it Switch off the camera and then disconnect the power source You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock 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 orelectric shock Do not operate this camera with wet hands This c
62. ed _ All print and image settings will be reset x Default print setting varies depending on the printer manufacturer For your printer s default setting refer to the user s guide that came with your printer 83 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 SERIES FILE p 85 RESET PWR SAVE OFF 1 3 5MIN f p 86 ENGLISH o FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ESPA OL ITALIANO HRAN shx PYCCKN LANGUAGE PORTUGU S DUTCH DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI BAHASA st POLSKI Magyar NO YES Tny e tina FORMAT 05 07 01 13 00 YYYY MM DD DD MM YYYY MM DD YYYY OFF IMPRINT DATE DATE amp TIME DATE amp TIME OFF ON OFF LOW MEDIUM HIGH 84 Setup menu Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu DARK LCD NORMAL BRIGHT OFF 0 5 1 35EC NO x Menus are subject to change without prior notice File name m This function allows the user to select the file naming format Assigning File Names 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode gt He 20 7 eleh press the MENU button SF 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP FILE menu tab PWR SAVE RESET LANGUAGE 3 Select the FILE menu by pressing the UP DOWN button FORMAT DATE amp TIME BACK 4 and press the RIGHT but
63. eld Wizard 17 The Digimax Master installation window will be pree apere displayed as shown alongside Click the Next gt button 1089 Select the language for the installation from the choices below Click Setting up the application software 18 A window will open Click the Next gt button Click 19 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 20 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 choose another folder click Browse and choose a folder you want 21 Click Install I button and Digimax Master starts installing Digimax Master InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Digimax Master The InstallShield Wizard will your computer To continue install Digimax Master on click Next Digimax Master InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Digimax Master in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files Samsung Digimax Master Installshield Digimax Master InstallShield Wizard Select Program Folder Please select a program folde
64. elected 3 Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image 4 To view an image separately press the enlargement button S Pressing the thumbnail button Fat es te Ear a Pressing the enlargement MET button Q re 7 e m kd E v Highlighted image Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode Image enlargement 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button 3 Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor 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 61 Thumbnail j Enlargement Q button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size Image size 2592 2272 2048 1600 Trimming You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately gt TRIMMING 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the TAN enlargement button N 2 Different parts of the image can be
65. er menus m Available Effects by recording mode O Selectable X Not selectable x This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes Night Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks and Beach amp Snow If a special effect is selected the rest special effect functions set before are cancelled automatically Even if the camera is turned off the special effect setting will be preserved To cancel the special effect select the OFF sub menu of each menu Special Effect Colour By using the camera s digital processor it is possible to add special effects to your images 1 Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode 2 Select the COLOR menu by pressing the Left Right button CP 4 NOR S CN y Re Still image mode Movie clip mode 39 Special Effect Colour 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button No effect is added to the image Captured images will be stored in black and white Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone a gradient of yellowish brown colours Captured images will be stored in a red tone Captured images will be stored in a green tone Captured images will be stored in a blue tone 9999908 Save the image in negative mode 4 ae ress the shutter button to capture an image Special Effect Preset focus frames m Yo
66. eration Sounds 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the SOUND menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button SOUND sub menu OFF LOW MEDIUM HIGH 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear pon Eee 7 C SETUP IMPRINT OFF 89 LCD brightness m You can adjust the LCD brightness Adjusting LCD Brightness 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the LCD menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button LCD sub menu DARK NORMAL BRIGHT 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear prm Ie A SEE SETUP AF LAMP DARK SOUND NORMAL BRIGHT VIDEO Q VIEW BACK 4 Quick view f you enable Quick View before capturing an image you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the Quick View setup Quick view is possible only with still images Setting Quick View 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button a
67. esn t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries p 14 Battery are inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed Insert the battery according to the polarity marks The camera power ceases while in use The battery are exhausted Insert fresh batteries The Camera is turned off automatically Turn on the camera power again Battery drain quickly The Camera is being used in low temperatures Keep the camera in warm conditions i e inside a coat or jacket and only remove it in order to take images 97 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card p 87 The memory card is exhausted Insert anew memory card The memory card is locked Refer to CARD LOCKED error message p 97 The camera s power is off Turn the camera power on The battery are exhausted Insert fresh batteries Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed Insert the battery according to the polarity marks The camera suddenly stops working while in use The camera was stopped due to a malfunction Remove re insert battery and switch the camera on The images are unclear Apicture was taken within 0 8m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mo
68. essing the UP DOWN S SOUND __ SH SOUND2 SH SOUND3 button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear BACK 4 SET OK Start up sound m You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on Setting the Startup Sound 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode ie Ss m s k gt zE f A press the MENU button L aa AE 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM S IMAGE OFF SH SOUND SOUND1 menu tab SAENZ 3 Select the S SOUND menu by pressing the UP DOWN SOUND3 button and press the RIGHT button BACK 4 SET OK 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 93 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 Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust chemicals like naphthalene and mothball h
69. he UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button The menus you can set up are as follows SIZE Setting the size of the printing paper AUTO POSTCARD CARD LETTER 4 X 6 L 2L A4 A3 LAYOUT Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper AUTO FULL 1 2 4 8 9 16 TYPE Setting the quality of the printing paper AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FASTPHO QUALITY Setting the quality of the picture to be printed AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE DATE Setting whether to print the date AUTO OFF ON FILE NAME Setting whether to print the file name AUTO OFF ON x Some menu options are not supported in all manufacturer and printer models x If the setting values are not changed in the automatic manual setting the setting values are automatically kept 81 PictBridge Printing m Printing Pictures 1 Connect the camera to your printer Falke a The USB menu must be set to PRINTER after you S 5 ok PRINT connect the camera to the printer See p 79 INDEX ooo 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the PRINT EES menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button STANDARD _ Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers One picture is printed on one piece of paper MOVE av INDEX Print multiple images on one sheet of paper 4 The screen shown on the right will appear and
70. igh temperature and high humidity Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when not planning to use the camera for a long 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 Handling the camera Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations Prevent the large size LCD monitor from an impact When this camera is not used keep this camera in the camera Case Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image This camera is not waterproof To avoid dangerous electrical shocks never hold or operate the camera with wet hands If you use this camera in wet places such as beach or pool do not let water or sand get inside the camera Doing so may result in failure or may permanently damage the unit 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 94 Important notes Caut
71. ing the shutter down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data regarding the shot If you select voice memo recording the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data ZOOM W T button If the menu is not displayed this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button 27 ZOOM W T button m This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X e TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital Zoom TELE C mix WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE Digital Zoom WIDE Optical zoom Po X40 __ Digital Zoom 28 Pressing the ZOOM T button This will zoom into the subject i e the subject will appear nearer When the maximum 3X optical zoom is selected pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zoom at the required setting Once the maximum digital zoom 4X is achieved pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect Pressing the ZOOM T button Pressing the TELE zoom Digital zoom 4 0X Pressing the ZOOM W button This will zoom out from the subject i e the subject will appear further away Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i e the subject appears at its fu
72. ion on Using the Lens If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens 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 battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time m f the camera is exposed to an electronic interference it will turn itself off to protect the memory card Camera Maintenance Use a soft brush available from photo stores to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies If this does not work lens cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used Clean the camera body with a soft cloth Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol insecticide thinners etc 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 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 Before an important event or going on a trip you should check the camera condition Take a picture for testing the camera condition
73. ip Album Image Play ae l Trimming Rotating Resizing Effect Digital output connector USB 2 0 Audio Mono PictBridge Primary Batteries 2 x AA alkaline or CR V3 Lithium battery Power Source Secondary Batteries 2 x Ni MH Samsung SBP 1303 Lithium lon x Included battery may vary depending on sales region Dimensions WxHxD 105 4 x 56 5 x 31 8 excluding the projecting parts of the camera Weight Approx 140g without battery and card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Camera Driver pee aedael Software Windows98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 10 2 Application Digimax Master Optical 3 0X Zoom for Movie amp Still 2 5 200K TFT LCD Movie Clip MPEG 4 VGA 30fps Supporting Edit on DSC Movie Stabilizer Easy Mode Change M Button Delightful Effect Color Effect Highlight Composite Photo Frame Capacity 10MB Interface Special Features Specifications are subject to change without prior notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 101 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 came
74. is in the BIOS setup menu The BIOS setup menu differs from the PC manufacturers and some BIOS menus don t have Legacy USB Support If you can t change the menu by yourself contact to the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer If the movie clip can t be deleted removable disk can t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer If you install only the Digimax Master the problems mentioned above occasionally happen Close the Digimax Master program by clicking the Digimax Master icon on the Taskbar Install all the application programs included in the software CD You must install the Movie clip codec 127 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD OPTICS amp DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145 3 SANGDAEWON 1 DONG JUNGWONGU SUNGNAM CITY KYUNGKI DO KOREA 462 121 TEL 82 31 740 8086 8088 8090 8092 8099 FAX 82 31 740 8398 8111 Wwww samsungcamera com 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 1 310 900 5263 5264 FAX 1 310 537 1566 Wwww samsungcamerausa com SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS U K TEL 00800 12263727 free for calls from UK only UK Service Hotline 01932455320 www samsungcamera co uk SAMSUNG OPTO E
75. ished 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 x 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 Play amp Pause Down button 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 still image with a voice memo a voice file or a movie clip is playing In Stop mode _ Plays a still image with a voice memo a voice file or a movie clip During playback Temporarily stops playback In Pause mode Resumes playback 100 0010 100 0010 100 0010 eo JO gt gt Il_PLAY gt IL PLAY gt Il PAUSE Voice recording is stopped Voice recording is playing Voice recording is paused 63 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 T button 2 A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor 3 Select the submenu values by pressing the UP DOWN button and then
76. it until the lamp is turned off 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will Unplug or Eject Hardware open Select the USB Mass Storage 2 x Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Device and click the Stop button Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Click USB Mass Storage Device at Samsung Digital Camera l Properties Stop I Display device components IV Show Unplug Eject icon on the taskbar __ Lose 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will 2x open Select the USB Mass Storage ia eee a Device and click the OK button ing devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely USB Mass Storage Device Generic volume F E Samsung Digital Camera Click 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware window will open Click the OK button Click 117 Removing the removable disk 6 A Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open 2x Click the Close button and the removable disk Wow rte D E Se O Sa SE rA te eve Fon ou will be removed safely Hardware devices perti St Tl Display device components IV Show Unplug Eject icon on the taskbar 7 Unplug the USB cable Click Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1 A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS su
77. iver 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 103 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 AWwww samsungcamera co kr Korean 1 Click the Install menu in the Auto run frame _ 3 een ee am Pigimax 450 cyber5o0 The camera driver is installed automatically ae Q2 installer Thank you for purchasing Samsung Digital Camera It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs be for installing this Paaa Ifthe camera is connected to you computer uter through USB cable please tal remove the cable Al then click ins Click After installing the Digimax A50 Cyber 500 Driver SS nr ane Exit v Samsungcamera com www samsungcamera co kr Browse CD 2 Installation is complete Click the Finish button InstallShield Wizard Complete
78. 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 A CARD FULL message will appear and the camera will not operate To optimise the amount of memory in the camera replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory 15 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card m The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC Multi Media Cards Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards Card pins AAMC The SD memory card has a write protect switch Write protect switch Label that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card the data will be protected By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card the data protection will be cancelled Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture SD Secure Digital memory card m When using a 10MB memory the specified
79. menu How to use the mode button In case of STILL amp MOVIE and AUTO sub menu O mm L Pressing the M button Auto mode Movie clip mode 36 M Mode button How to use the mode button In case of FULL sub menu and Auto mode Pressing the Up button Pressing the Right button Pressing the Left button Pressing the Left Right button es ae ae lt Y Program mode DL EEA recka Pe tt ee 7O besser PORTRAIT ET Si rat l rier 2 rrr row a MENU OK SET mp gt TS Selecting a scene mode x Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear 37 M Mode button How to use the mode button In case of CUSTOM sub menu and Auto mode x The illustrated images and modes are for your information They can be changed as the MODE SET menu setting Auto mode O 8 _ o Mode button Pressing the Up button Portrait scene mode i Pressing the Down button Pressing the Right button can ae x Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear 38 E Effect button m It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button Still image mode You can select the colour focus composite and frame menus Movie clip mode You can select the colour and stabiliz
80. nd select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the Q VIEW 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 OFF The quick view function can t be activated pone eed 7 CE SETUP SOUND OFF KOD VIDEO Q VIEW RESET BACK 4 0 5 1 3SEC The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 90 Initialisation All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values However values for DATE TIME LANGUAGE will not be changed Initialising the Camera 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button Batol 7 CEL 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SOUND menu tab a 5 3 Select the RESET menu by pressing the UP DOWN Q VIEW RESET YES BACK 4 SILEO 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 A confirmation window will display Select the YES menu and press the OK button Then all settings will be restored to their defaults 91 Setting up the MYCAM menu m You can set up a start up image start up sound and shutter sound Every camera working mode with the exception
81. need a movie codec p Preview You can check the movie clip display condition a Install _ The XviD codec is installed Cancel The XviD codec is not installed and a window for installing the application softwares will display Click 1 x If you didn t click the Preview button the Install button can t be selected 105 Setting up the application software 7 If an error listed below takes place during the preview click the Install button to install the XviD codec Only a voice plays back An error message displays and the movie clip does not play back A window shown alongside may display according 3 Select the language to use during the installation to the system requirements A Click 1 joo et 8 The XviD codec installation window will be displayed as shown alongside Click the Next gt button Welcome to the XviD Setup Wizard This will install XviD MPEG 4 Video Codec on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing 19 Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Click 9 The Software License Agreement window will be License Agreemen t displayed If you agree to this select I accept the aaia agreement and click Next gt button The window will pan Se eae ee ee then move to the next step If you disagree select SSeS es Sete apse Everyone is permitted to copy e verbatim copies of thi
82. ng the LEFT RIGHT button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button NO cancels the COPY TO CARD function EXIT MENU YES All images saved in the internal memory are copied to the memory card after the PROCESSING message is displayed After copying has been completed the screen will return to play mode Tey ax COPY TO CARD INFORMATION When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card you can t select the COPY TO CARD sub menus f there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory 10MB the COPY TO CARD command will copy only some of the images and display CARD FULL message Then the system will return to the playback mode Please be sure to delete any unnecessary images to free up space before inserting the memory card into the camera 78 PictBridge m You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge sold separately and print the stored images directly Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu IMAGES Select the pictures to be printed PRINTER SETUP Setting up printing AUTO SET CUSTOM SET PRINT Printing pictures DPOF AUTO PRINT Printing the DPOF files RESET Initializing the PictBridge functions Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Press the power button to turn the
83. ning to use the camera for a long period of time Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera s components Do not fire the flash while it is in Contact with hands or objects Do not touch the flash after using it continuously It may cause burns m Take care not to touch thedens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction m Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image An FCC warning e 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 Use a different socket away from the affected device m Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio TV engineer e This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
84. not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card Deleting all images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DELETE ALL DELETE ALL menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button Selecting NO cancels Delete All Selecting YES Displays the dialogue box to confirm the delete lf DELETE is selected press the OK button and all unprotected pictures are deleted If CANCEL is selected press the OK button and images are not deleted EXIT MENU MOVE av DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card s MISC folder Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make m The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at an increasing number of photo labs m This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files 75 DPOF STANDARD m This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button prm 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DPOF Mloli fo z gt menu tab DPOF 3 Select the STANDARD menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button PRINT SIZE 4 Use the UP an
85. nu 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 Press the OK button and your custom white balance value is stored The custom white balance value will be applied starting with the next picture you take The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten White paper 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 Compensating Exposure 1 Press the button and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as shown F 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired m CEEE exposure compensation factor z Sasana aaee 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 will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor x 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 47 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings m
86. oes not show Cable connection is incorrect Check the connection The camera is off Turn the camera on The operating system is not Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 10 2 Alternatively the PC does not support USB Install Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 10 2 to PC that supports USB The camera driver is not installed Install a USB Storage Driver 99 Specifications 25 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixel Approx 5 0 Mega pixel Total Pixel Approx 5 30 Mega pixel SHD Lens f 5 8 17 4mm 85mm film equivalent 35 105mm F No F2 8 F 4 8 Still Image mode 1 0X 4 0X Play mode 1 0X 8 0X depends on image size LCD Monitor 2 5 color TFT LCD 200 000 pixels Type TTL auto focus Normal 80cm infinity Macro 5cm 80cm Wide 50cm 80cm Tele Auto Macro 5cm lnfinity Shutter Mechanical and Electronic shutter 1 1 2 000 sec Night 15 1 2 000 sec Control Program AE Metering Multi Spot Exposure Compensation 2EV 0 5EV steps ISO Equivalent AUTO 50 100 200 400 Modes Auto Auto amp Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow sync Flash off Flash Recharging Time Approx 5 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid Effect Normal B amp W Sepia Negative Red Green Blue RGB Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H Fluorescent_L Tungsten Custom Voice Recording max 1 hour Voice Memo in Still Image max 10 sec Off Date Date amp Time user selectable Modes
87. ol allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking Selecting a White Balance 1 Press the button and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon AWB The white balance menu bar will appear as shown 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value The value you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor 2 eee AUTO AWB The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings depending on the prevailing lighting conditions TAUTOMBO 100 200 400 DAYLIGHT xX For taking images outside CLOUDY a F0 taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three way fluorescent lighting Fluorescent L Shooting under white fluorescent lighting TUNGSTEN A For shooting under tungsten standard light bulb lighting CUSTOM a Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images 3 Press the button again The value you set will be saved and White Balance setup mode will end 46 button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance 1 Select the CUSTOM mia me
88. ording 6 If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again Successive recording of a movie clip How to use the Program mode Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions 1 Select the FULL sub menu on the MODE menu p 19 2 Select the Program mode by pressing the M Mode button p 20 3 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter button to capture an image 23 Starting the recording mode How to use the Scene modes Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations 1 Select the FULL sub menu on the MODE menu p 19 2 Select the Scene mode by pressing the M Mode button p 20 3 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor a A 4 Press the shutter button to capture an image ae x The scene modes are listed below rere NIGHT Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions PORTRAIT J To take a picture of a person all CHILDREN To take a picture of fast moving objects for example children LANDSCAPE F To take pictures of distant scenery CLOSE UP Q Close up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects SUNSET E For taking pictures of sunsets DAWN Dayb
89. ory card is not inserted an image will be stored in the internal memory If the memory card is inserted an image will be stored on the memory card 3 Close the battery chamber cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera 5 Press the menu button and a menu will display 6 aja m lei MODE Use the Left Right button to select the MODE menu SENO 7 Select STILL amp MOVIE FULL or CUSTOM sub menu i CUSTOM by pressing the UP DOWN button CUSTOM STILL amp MOVIE A still image mode that was selected on the MODE SET menu and movie clip mode can be selected Refer to page 51 for more information about using the MODE SET menu FULL Auto Program Movie clip and scene modes can be selected CUSTOM Modes set as on in the MODE SET menu can be selected 8 Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear 19 Changing the recording mode Changing the recording mode If the STILL amp MOVIE menu was selected Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for selecting the MODE menu 5 A recording mode used just before will display 6 Press the M Mode button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode 7 Press the M Mode button again and a still image mode selected on the MODE SET menu will be selected O N De Ey A ne Cr ae recs raza a Pressing the M Mode button x T Ee
90. ou can transfer image files from the camera to Boom PC via the USB cable 100sscam oen a 5550813 Select an item to view its descripti 6 64MB EJ My Computer 110 Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver Found New Hardware Wizard may not open On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear In this case specify USB Driver in the CD supplied for Windows 98 and 98 SE Before connecting the camera to the PC You should first install the camera driver After installing the camera driver you have to restart your PC f 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 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 115 and re install the driver 2 Refer to FAQ p 124 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 Avwww samsungcamera com 1119 Starting PC mode e If you connect the
91. ould pose a risk of electric shock Warning 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 For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e g e Swallowing battery or small camera accessories If an accident should occur please consult a doctor immediately e There is the possibility of injury from the camera s moving parts Battery 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 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 When in use do not cover the camera This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camerayand its accessories inva well ventilated area 6 Caution m Leaking overheating or burst battery could result in fire or injury e Use battery with the correct specification for the camera e Do not short circuit heat or dispose of battery in fire e Do not insert the battery with the reverse polarities Remove the battery when not plan
92. picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture While movie recording The lamp blinks at a 0 25 second interval While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 0 25 second interval When the USB cable is inserted to a PC The lamp lights up LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks LCD monitor turns off When the USB cable is inserted to a printer The lamps is off When the printer is printing The lamp blinks m Mode icon Refer to page 51 for more information about the camera mode setting 12 Connecting to a Power Source m You can use batteries only to provide the camera with power We recommend using batteries for a digital camera Within a year from the date of manufacture The batteries are listed below Non rechargeable batteries AA type Alkaline CR V3 type Lithium lon battery Rechargeable batteries AA type Ni MH battery Samsung SNB 2312 recommended CR V3 type Lithium lon battery Samsung SBP 1303 recommended Itis 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
93. pports the camera driver 2 Check the MAC OS This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9 0 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 CAUTION For Mac OS 10 0 or later First complete uploading from computer to camera and then remove the removable disk with the Extract command f a movie clip can t play back on the Mac OS please visit the following site http Awww divx com divx mac Or use a media player that supports the Xvid codec Mplayer VLC VideoLAN Client media player 118 Digimax Master You can download view edit and save your digital image and movie clip with this software This software is only compatible with Windows To start the program click Start Programs Samsung Digimax Master Downloading images 1 Connect the camera to your PC 2 A window for downloading images will display after Downloading wizard will guide you to download camera images to PC Please sel connecting the camera and your PC n To download the captured images select the All A aE Meme Zags button ie N EEE ERE er AII A button You can save captured images and selected folder If you click
94. r Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Digimax Master InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation eeu hl to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard 109 Setting up the application software 22 Digimax Master installation is successfully completed Sa aaa The screen shot of step 22 can be different with the BI si von scented illustration according to the system requirements Click 23 After restarting the computer connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable 24 Turn the camera power on Found New Hardware Wizard will open and the Des computer will recognise the camera EJ za z If your OS is Windows XP an image viewer oy bee ee program will open era If the download window of Digmax Master opens perks amas ames the camera driver was setup successfully Downloading wizard will guide you to download camera images to PC Please select photos to download To go to next step press Next button 25 If you can see Removable Disk under My computer File Edit View Go Favorites Help the camera driver installation was successful i oe fe ue te Now y
95. r Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts 13 The Select Additional Tasks window will display arrears Select the additional tasks and click the Next gt button Click 107 Setting up the application software 14 The XviD codec is ready to install Click the Install button 15 Installation is complete Click the Finish button 16 A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear Click Install For information on application software please refer to page 103 INFORMATION Ready to Install N Setup is now ready to begin installing XviD on your computer amp Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files viD_ Start Menu folder XviD Additional tasks Decoding Options Decode all supported FourCCs Divx DX50 MP4 Click 1 X Setup XviD Completing the XviD Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing XviD on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Click Digimax 450 Cyber 500 ar ENOX o Select application software for Installation Installer vl Digimax Master 1 0 Click 1 If you select Exit at step 16 the application program installation will be cancelled Digimax Master InstallShi
96. ra 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 For Windows For Macintosh PC with processor better than Pentium Il Power Mac G3 or later 450MHz XP Pentium 700MHz Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 0 10 2 Minimum 64MB RAM XP 128MB Minimum 64MB RAM 200MB of available hard disk space 110MB of available hard disk space Over 1GB recommenda USB port USB port CD ROM drive CD ROM drive 1024x768 pixels 16 bit colour display QuickTime player or a media player that compatible monitor 24 bit color display supports AVI file format recommended DivX for movie clip DirectX 9 0 or later 102 About the software After inserting the software CD provided with this camera into the CD ROM drive the following window should automatically run n Before connecting the camera to the PC Digimax A50 Cyber 500 ou should first install the camera driver an KENOX Q2 y Installer Thank you for e Samsung Digital Camera d It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs ance installing this program Ifthe camera is connected to your computer through USB cable please remove the cable and
97. reak scenes BACKLIGHT Portrait without shadows caused by backlight FIREWORKS Firework scenes BEACH amp SNOW For ocean lake beach and snowscape scenes 24 Starting the recording mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Max 1 hour 1 In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice al recording button twice Co 2 Press the shutter button to record a voice CH 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 monitor Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again File type WAV C SHUTTER RECORD VOICE RECORDING mode Pausing while recording a voice recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted recording while recording a voice Using this function you can record your favorite voices into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files 1 Press the shutter button and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released Z LS 2 Press the Pause button to pause recording LCA 3
98. rthest from the camera stat Pressing the Pez ZOOM W button h When the digital zoom is in operation pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached Pressing the ea er Pressing the Ite i ZOOM Wbutton fp ao amp 3 mer AS TELE zoom WIDE zoom Digital zoom 4 0X ZOOM W T button INFORMATION Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process Allow time for this to take place You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom To view more clear digital zoom image press the shutter button halfway at the maximum 3X optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again The digital zoom can t be activated in the NIGHT CHILDREN CLOSE UP and FIREWORKS scene modes The digital Zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots f the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots the voice will not recorded Take care not to press the lens lens cover and camera by force This may cause the camera malfunction 29 Voice recording Q0 Voice memo UP button m While the menu is showing press the UP button to move up th
99. s changed by using the 5 function button 65 Album button m You can organise the captured still images into albums by using the Album button WIT m This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to a Mr Q 100 images O o o d The album menu loading time depends on the memory card type a m How to use the album Selecting the album 1 In the play mode press the Album button 2 Select the ALBUM menu by pressing the Left Right button OK SELECT 3 Select a desired album by pressing the Up Down button Inserting still images into the aloum 1 Select A album 2 Press the OK button and a window for inserting images will display 3 Up Down button select an album for inserting images Left Right button select images 66 Album button 4 Press the OK button and a confirmation window for inserting an image will display Select a desired sub menu by Pressing the Up Down button and press the OK fe NO he button YES inserts an image into the selected album NO cancels the inserting image Removing still images from the album 1 Select an album 2 Press the delete button and a confirmation window will al l EMPTY ALBUM display YES 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down n a CONFIRM OK button and press the a eu T YES Removes all images in the album OK SELECT DEL EMPTY ALBUM NO Cancels
100. s license document but changing it is not allowed do not accept the agreement and click Cancel button The installation program will be cancelled x The XviD codec is distributed according to the GNU General Public License and everyone can copy distribute and change this codec For more information see the License documents Click J 106 Setting up the application software 10 The XviD information window will display Click the Next gt button aaa be Siig ETEN nt information befor When you are ready to continue with Setup click Next eviD 1 1 0 Beta2 04042005 Beta Release_ Based on CVS from 04 04 2005 07 00h MET Changelog to XviD 1 1 Beta 1 rv aD TBa ta es somo en ioe fix logarithmic cales adopted cor 42 code Hale arian 1 by bad tracking of intaization status 11 The destination selection window will open ce Click Next gt button oe te A To copy to the files to another folder click Browse mae So E and choose a folder you want To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Browse At least 1 2 MB of free disk space is required Click J es 12 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 Select Start Menu Folde
101. se the memory card Be sure to format the memory card see p 87 if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise or if it contains images captured with a different camera Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card s performance Should this be the case you will need to purchase a new memory card 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 fields 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 To use the memory card in this camera format the memory card using this camera Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader f the
102. ss the play amp pause button again To resume playback of the voice file press the play amp pause button To rewind the voice file while it is playing press the LEFT button To fast forward the voice file press the RIGHT button To stop playback of the voice file press the play amp pause button and then press the LEFT or RIGHT button 100 0002 gt I PLAY 59 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image No Play mode Battery File Type Voice memo Protect indicator a Play mode display 60 DPOF indicator E a Pressing the Play mode button E gt Dates Recording information Size Av Tv ISO Flash ate 2592X1944 Size F2 8 Aperture value 1 60 Shutter speed 100 ISO sensitivity Off Whether or not the flash is used 2005 07 01 Recording date 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 al Enlargement Q button You can view multiple pictures enlarge a selected picture and crop and save a selected area of an image Thumbnail display 1 While an image is displayed full screen press the thumbnail button 2 The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was s
103. ssage appears asking you to specify the location of the appropriate device driver specify USB Driver in the CD supplied In some security programs Norton Anti Virus V3 etc the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer Refer to the security program instructions about how to stop the program m When the movie clip doesn t play back on the PC x When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn t play back on the PC the causes are mostly due to the codec installed on the PC When the DirectX 9 0 or later is not installed Install the DirectX 9 0 or later 1 Insert the CD provided with the camera 2 Run the windows explorer and select CD ROM drive USB Driver DirectX folder and click the DXESETUP exe file The DirectX will be installed Visit the following site for downloading the DirectX http Awww microsoft com directx 1269 FAQ f aPC Windows 98 stops responding while the camera and PC are connected repeatedly If a PC Windows 98 is turned on for a long time and connect the camera repeatedly the PC may not recognise the camera In this case re start the PC f aPC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting n this case disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start If the problem happens continuously set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re start the PC The Legacy USB Support
104. tected images will be deleted Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card Formatting a Memory Card 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button HIENA 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the FORMAT menu by pressing the UP DOWN FORMAT_ sS 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 memory card will not be formatted Press the menu button twice and the menu display will disappear If YES is selected A confirmation window will display Select the FORMAT message and press the OK button A PROCESSING message appears and the memory card will be formatted If you ran FORMAT in Play mode a NO IMAGE message will appear INFORMATION Be sure to run FORMAT on the following types of memory card Anew memory card or an unformatted memory card A memory card that has a file this camera can t recognise or one that has been taken from another camera Always format the memory card using this camera If you insert a memory card that has been formatted using other cameras memory card readers or PCs you will get a CARD ERROR message 87 Setting up the Date Time Date type m You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type Setting Date Time
105. the Cancel button downloading will be cancelled Select desired folder in the window and click the ee T p at Click 3 Click Next N gt button Downloading wizard vt guide x8 you to download camera images to PC select photos To go to next step pits SET Check folders you want to download Select files to download 7 Danem gge a O im iS e Cig Netw i te O Onl ogg Select All Deselect Al Click lt 1199 Digimax Master 4 Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folder Do eni tn wizard will one ey u to download camera images to PC select folder to dowr Folders will be made in order of date and images will PR ae E My Documents temet Explorer C Select existing folder be downloaded ere Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded After selecting a folder that was made before images will be downloaded 5 Click Next N gt button Click EE coe 6 A window will open as shown alongside The destination of selected folder will be displayed on the upper side of the window Click the Start button to download the images lice sara sara le you to downloas Are a Renae s to PC ur photos idy for download Pres n to begi 6 photos of st aoea ready to download to EDan ents 2005 OT ater Click 7 Downloaded images will be displayed
106. the camera power off 17 LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections Ge a2 fF e 8 CO W Image amp Full Status Description Icons olejnej DOBBE AE amp S ee dic Self timer ws wy Macro ww Y Metering e mm Card inserted indicator Ny Auto focus frame Recording mode Oj CO N OD oO BI OJN Date Time 2005 07 01 01 00 PM p 88 ISO ISO IS IS IS p 46 White Balance Qa RGB Camera shake warning ey Sharpness 18 LCD monitor indicator Image quality 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M vea 640 320 160 Image size Number of available shots remaining p 16 Remaining time Movie clip Voice recording 00 01 30 01 00 00 p 16 Voice memo Mic off U 0 30 23 Optical Digital Zoom bar Digital Zoom rate Changing the recording mode You can select the desired working mode by the M mode button located on the back of the camera and MODE MODE SET menu Auto Program movie clip scene night portrait children landscape close up sunset dawn backlight fireworks beach amp snow camera modes are available X40 p 27 Selecting the MODE menu 1 Insert the battery p 14 2 Insert the memory card p 17 As this camera has a 10MB internal memory you do not need to insert the memory card If the mem
107. the camera will not be used for long periods Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera We recommend high capacity batteries listed above 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 13 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity 3 To close the battery chamber cover push it until it clicks INFORMATION When the battery chamber cover is opened do not press the battery chamber cover by force This may cause the battery chamber cover modification or breakage There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor Battery indicator The battery are fully charged There is no battery capacity P repare new battery Replace with new battery Battery status 14 Instructions on how to u
108. the removing images Removing selected image 1 Select an album 2 Press the OK button and a window for removing images will display Left Right button select images Delete button A confirmation window will display Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button wa YES the selected image will be removed s REMOVE i nn i YES NO Cancels the removing image n CONFIRM OK er S PREV 4A ii w CONFIRM OK INFORMATION l f an image is deleted from the memory the image doesn t display on an album An image can be added into the different aloums 67 Album button Playing back the aloums Playing back all of the aloums 1 Select A album 2 Select SHOW menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button Press the OK button and the slide show will start o The slide show is closed after one cycle The slide show is repeated until the OK button is pressed Playing a desired album 1 Select a desired aloum 2 Select SHOW menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button Press the OK button and the slide show will start B The slide show is closed after one cycle G3 The slide show is repeated until the OK button is pressed Setting play interval Set the slide show play interval 1
109. ton 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button SERIES New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence even when a new memory card is used or after formatting or after deleting all pictures RESET After using the reset function the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting anew memory card 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 85 File name INFORMATION l The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM and the first file name is SSA50001 File names are assigned sequentially from SSA50001 SSA50002 SSA59999 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File systems format Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage Setting Power Off 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP i ee MN 3 Select the PWR SAVE menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button eas 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button OFF The power off function will not operate 1 3 5 MIN The power will
110. tton the focus lock function will be cancelled 1 The image to be 2 Press the SHUTTER 3 Recompose the picture captured button halfway and and fully depress the focus on the subject SHUTTER button 32 Flash 4 Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the LEFT button operates as the FLASH 4 button Selecting the flash mode 1 Press the M Mode button to select a Recording mode with the exception of Movie clip mode p 20 ia 4 at cal a gt Selecting the Auto flash 2 Press the Flash 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 Unit m Normal Macro Auto macro WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0 25 0 8 05 0 8 0 25 2 0 0 5 1 5 INFORMATION f you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto Fill in Slow sychro flash the first flash fires to check the shooting condition Flash range and Power ratio of flash Do not move until the second flash fires Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5 seconds If the battery is weak the charging time will be longer
111. turn off automatically if not used for the period of time specified 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION Even if the battery is removed and inserted 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 voice recording playing back a movie clip and the COMPOSITE shooting 86 Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor Even if the battery is removed and inserted again the language setting will be preserved Setting Language 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP IE ENGLISH menu tab I EPY REN S YNN A 3 Select the LANGUAGE menu by pressing the RON GUAGE FRANCAIS UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button D amp TIME ESPA OL 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 S Chinese T Chinese Russian Portuguese Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Thai BAHASA MALAY INDONESIAN Arabic Hungarian Czech and Polish 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 pro
112. u can make the subject stand out from its surroundings The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus 1 Press the E button in the program mode 2 Select the FOCUS menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 4 The preset focus frame will appear Press the shutter button to capture an image 40 Special Effect Composite shooting m You can combine 2 4 different shots in a still image 1 Press the E button in the program mode 2 Select the COMPOSITE menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button cancels the composite shooting 2different shots are combined in a still image II 3 different shots are combined in a still image HH 4 different shots are combined in a still image E 2different panorama shots are combined in a still image 4 The number of frames you selected in step 3 is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button to start the composite shooting x Selecting 2 composite shooting Pressing the m 5p shutter button 5a b Second shot ee Ready for taking First shot 5 After taking the last shot the image will be saved x You can use the flash button self timer button macro b
113. utton voice memo button and the Zoom W T button during the composite shooting x If you press the camera buttons Play mode button M button and Menu button during the composite shots each mode of the camera buttons is executed The images captured before will be deleted x The voice memo will start after taking the last composite shooting 41 Special Effect Composite shooting Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot you can change a part of composite shot 1 During the composite shots press the button 2 A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display If there is an image taken before press the button again and a previous image will be deleted again a Before taking the 3rd shot Pressing the button SS 3 Press the shutter button to capture a new image 42 Moving backward to t he 2nd shot Special Effect Photo Frame You can add 9 types of frame like borders to a still image you want to capture 1 Press the E button in the program mode 2 Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left Right button 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up Down button and press the OK button QJ The photo frame will not be added 4 The photo frame will appear Press the shutter button to capture an image 43 Movie Clip frame stabilizer

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