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Samsung Digimax 301 User's Manual

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1. 44 Voice memo Up button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your audio to a stored still image Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image 1 Press the LEFT RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to 2 Press the voice memo button O and the voice memo indicator will display The camera is now ready to record a voice memo 3 Press the shutter button to start recording The REC message will be displayed on the LCD monitor as shown and your voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds 4 The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again 5 The D icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished Voice memos can t be recorded onto movie clip files A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound The voice memo will be saved in wav format but has the same file name as the still image to which it corresponds If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice memo the existing voice memo will be erased 45 Play amp Pause cwmp Down button m In Play mode the play amp pause down button works as follows If the menu is
2. button m You can use the button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation m Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions You can also select the exposure value by using the button In Still image MySET and Photo Frame mode the exposure compensation can be adjusted between 2 0EV and 2 0EV at 0 5EV increment and in Night Scene mode you can set the Longtime shutter Compensating Exposure 1 When you press the button the exposure compensation menu bar and the exposure compensation icon Z will appear as shown 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor AEv 3 Press the button again The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close If you change the exposure value the exposure indicator PZ will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor Setting the Long time Shutter Night Scene mode 1 Turn the Mode Dial to select Night Scene mode 2 Press the button Available shutter speeds will be displayed as shown in the picture 3 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired shutter speed 4 Press the button The menu will disappear and the long time shutter speed will be set Then the long time shutter icon LT will be displayed at the bottom right of the LCD monitor INFORMATION A negative expos
3. 1 Click the Install menu in the Autorun frame The Digimax 301 camera driver is installed Digimax 31 automatically Click R 2 Installation is complete A window for which you can select application software will be Digimax 1i displayed Select the application program and 7 click the Install button Nese Refer to page 75 for more information about the application program Click _ gt INFORMATION f you select Cancel at the step 2 the application program installation will be cancelled 76 Setting up the application software 3 Install Digimax Viewer Click Next N gt Click Sea INFORMATION If you select Cancel at step 3 a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite IIl SE will be displayed 4 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click Yes the window will then move to the next step If spite ERR ES you disagree click No and the installation ei ae program will be canceled Fae fies ee aris Se 5 A destination selection window will open Click Next N gt To copy the files to another folder click Browse R and choose a folder you want ae N 6 A window will open asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added SS Click Next N gt If you want to add the a program icons to a different folder choose ano
4. 43 Thumbnail f 3 Enlargement Q button Image enlargement 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button 3 Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image You can tell whether the image displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor If the image is not an enlarged view the indicator will not be displayed You can also check the area of enlargement Movie clips and WAV files can t be enlarged If an image is enlarged a loss of quality may occur Digital zoom magnifications are as follows 2048 5x 1600 3x 1024 2x and 640 2x Trimming You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately 1 Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button f TRIMMING 2 Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing TRIMEOK the 5 function button ANGE lt 3 Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside 4 Press the OK button to save the trimmed image with a new file name The trimmed image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the LEFT button to return to the image before it was selected If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image the image can t be trimmed
5. 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 4f button 2 A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button to delete the image Press the LEFT button to cancel the deletion INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep 47 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor m PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor In the PLAY mode pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows To capture an image after setting up the play menu press the play mode button Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page OFF SLIDE ON p 49 1 2 10SEC REPEAT OFF UNLOCK ONE PIC LOCK PROTECT p 50 UNLOCK ALL PICS LOCK NO DEL ALL p 51 YES ONE PIC COPY TO CARD p 52 ALL PICS ONE PIC 0 30 PRINTS DPOF p 53 ALL PICS 0 30 PRINTS OFF ROTATE ROTATE p 54 ON SET 1600X1200 1024X768 RESIZE p 55 640X480 S IMAGE x Menus are subject to change without prior notice 48 Starting the slide show m Images can be displayed c
6. m Unless the menu is showing the DOWN button will not work in a Recording mode 26 FLASH 4 LEFT button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the LEFT lt button makes the cursor shift to the left tab m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the LEFT lt button operates as the FLASH button Selecting the flash mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to select the STILL IMAGE mode 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 MODE ISO Flash range STILL IMAGE mode AUTO 1 0 3 0m INFORMATION Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 4 10 seconds If the batteries are weak the charging time will be longer The flash will not fire when shooting videos Take photographs within the flash range The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it 27 FLASH 4 LEFT button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark the camera flash will a Auto flash operate automatically If a subj
7. t be activated 1 3SEC The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Initialization RESET ALL m All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values However values for DATE TIME LANGUAGE and VIDEO OUT will not be changed Initializing the Camera 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab TES 3 Select the RESET menu by pressing the UP DOWN QMIEW NO button and press the RIGHT button RESET YES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If NO is selected Settings will not be restored to their defaults If YES is selected All settings will be restored to their defaults 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 64 Latest m The most recent changes made to the camera setting values since LATEST has been set to YES will be maintained The changed setting values are maintained even after the camera is turned off and then back on Saving Camera Functions 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode or MySET mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab SVEN 3 Select the LATEST menu by pressing the UP DOWN RESET NO button and press the RIGHT button LATEST YES 4 Sel
8. DOWN DEL ALL button and press the OK button M Selecting NO The display returns to the initial menu Selecting YES When you press the OK button a PLEASE WAIT message will display while all the unprotected images are deleted 4 Press the menu button and the menu will disappear If there aren t protected images all the images are deleted and a NO IMAGE message will display Press the play mode button or rotate the Mode dial to clear the message INFORMATION Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place The startup image is stored in the camera s system i e not on the internal memory or memory card and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory 81 Copy to card m This enables you to copy image files to the memory card Copy to card 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Select the COPY TO CARD menu tab by pressing the lt E S gt LEFT RIGHT button 3 Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN COPY TO CARD button and press the OK button If ONE PIC is selected A window where you can choose the image s to be copied will open Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the image s you want to copy and then press the OK button A V mark will appear in the image s to be copied Press the button The PLEASE WAIT messag
9. Z Image amp Full Status No Description Icons Page 1 Battery ial a t_ p 16 2 Recording mode 2 C Y p 12 13 3 Camera shake warning ey p 23 4 Flash Soe 4 FF p 28 5 Self timer o wy p 29 6 Voice memo p 26 7 Macro Y p 31 8 Metering m eo p 36 37 9 Time 01 00 PM p 61 10 Date 2003 10 01 p 61 11 Exposure compensation 2 0 0 2 0 EV p 30 12 White Balance bog e H Ae m p 38 13 Card Inserted indicator g p 19 LCD monitor indicator 14 Sharpness a k b p 37 15 Image quality HHO sie Ta p 35 36 16 Image size 2048 1600 1024 640 p 35 Number of available shots remaining 54 ui Remaining time Movie clip Voice recording 02 00 00 05 00 p 22 18 Digital Zoom rate X3 0 p 25 19 Digital zoom C D Starting the recording mode lf the memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card lf the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory m Recording a still image 1 Insert the batteries p 16 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity 2 Insert the memory card p 19 As this camera has a 16MB internal memory you do not need to insert the memory card If the memory card is not inserted an image will be stored in the internal memory To expand memory capacity insert a memory card If
10. such as insecticides for an extended period of time m Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches coastal dunes or other areas where there is lots of sand Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable m Extremes in temperature may cause problems If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry If this occurs turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed Moisture build up can also occur in the memory card If this happens turn off the camera and remove the memory card Wait until the moisture has dispersed m Caution on Using the Lens If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image 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 batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time 67 Important notes m f the camera is exposed to an electronic interference it will turn itself off to protect the memory card m Camera Maintenance Use a soft brush available from photo stores to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies If
11. 3 Select the FORMAT menu by pressing the UP DOWN LANGUAGE NO button and press the RIGHT button FORMAT YES 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If No is selected The memory card will not be formatted If Yes is selected A PLEASE WAIT message appears and the memory card will be formatted If you ran FORMAT in Play mode a NO IMAGE message will appear 89 Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card from a PC When formatting a memory card from a Windows 2000 or XP based PC format the card under the FAT files system When formatting a memory card connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable See p 82 1 Select Removable Disk in the Windows Explorer ee 2 Press the right mouse button and select Format _ 3 Select FAT file format type and click the Start button Setting up the Date type m You can set up the date type e Selecting Date Format 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP menu tab LANGUAGE YY MMDD 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select D TYPE and FORMAT MMDDYY then press the RIGHT button onre DD MMYY 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date format and then press the OK button The following date formats are available year month day month day year day month
12. 8867 FAX 86 22 2761 8864 x Internet address http www samsungcamera com The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC 6806 1719 R4040278
13. 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 When using the USB hub There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible Wherever possible connect the camera to the PC directly Are other USB cables connected to the PC The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable In this case disconnect the other USB cable and connect only one USB cable to the camera When I open the Device Manager by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark beside them or devices with an exclamation mark beside them Right click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark and select Remove Restart the PC and connect the camera the again For Windows 98 PC remove the camera driver also restart the PC and then reinstall the camera driver Double click on the entry with the question or exclamation mark click the Driver tab and click Update Driver or Reinstall Driver If a message appears asking you to specify the location where the appropriate driver for the device is specify the C Windows inf or C Windows inf other fold
14. GERMAN SPANISH ITALIAN S CHINESE T CHINESE p 59 FORMAT NO YES p 09 60 D TYPE YY MM DD MM DD YY DD MM YY p 60 DATE A 2003 10 01 v p 61 TIME 16 43 p 61 IMPRINT OFF DATE DATE amp TIME p 62 56 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page ON BEEP p 62 OFF NTSC VIDEO p 63 PAL OFF Get Q VIEW a p 64 1 3SEC v NO RESET p 64 YES NO LATEST p 65 YES File name m This function allows the user to select the file naming format Assigning File Names 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP SETUP ment tes FILE RESET 3 Select the FILE menu by pressing the UP DOWN PWR OFF SERIES button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button RESET After using the reset function the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a new memory card SERIES Under this system the file name will directly follow the last stored file name regardless of any actions such as file deletion or formatting 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 87 File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name i
15. PC Sometimes the camera may appear under Unknown Devices in Device Manager Install the camera driver correctly Turn off the camera remove the USB cable plug in the USB cable again and then turn on the camera Case 5 There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again Transfer the file again Case 6 How do 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 controller in Device Manager Do the following to check Universal serial bus controller Win 98 ME Trace Start Setting Controller System Device Manager Universal serial bus controller Win 2K Trace Start Setting Controller System Hardware Device Manager Universal serial bus controller 1005 FAQ Case 7 Case 8 Case 9 Win XP Trace Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under Universal serial bus controller In addition double click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states This device is working properly If the Device Status says the device is not working properly click the
16. PC via the USB cable 80 Setting up the application software INFORMATION f you have installed the camera driver Found New Hardware Wizard may not open maari pes a ni re After the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens a window asking you to select a driver file may appear In this case a a specify the C WINDOWSI IMF folder for ale Windows 98 and 98 SE If you can t find the c aie INF folder check the Show all files button fier in Window s Explorer View Folder AES option View Sesser When connecting the camera to your PC it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter 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 lf you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver the Found New Hardware Wizard will open In this case cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and disconnect the camera Install the camera driver and connect the camera to the PC again p 76 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 85 and re install the driver 2 Refer to FAQ p 100 101 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 Samsun
17. Registration Utility window will be na r displayed Fill in the blanks and click the co n Register button l i O o o o If you click the Register button without ont connecting to the Internet an error message will poo n Sle be ee a be displayed on the screen pE Click OK to proceed to the next screen Click aad F 14 MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation is complete Click the Finish button Click The MGI Ill file will open Click on the Close button to close the window oe a pm igei Setting up the application software 15 Installation is complete Click the Finish button Click 16 To apply changes you must restart the computer Select Yes want to restart my computer now and then click OK Click _ _ _ _ _ _ gt 17 After restarting the computer connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable 18 Turn the camera power on Found New Hardware Wizard will open and the computer will recognize the camera x If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP an image viewer program will open If the image viewer program opens the camera driver was setup successfully 19 If you can see Removable Disk under a My computer the camera driver installation nn a J ae a was successful z Now you can transfer image files from the Tetercen f camera to
18. Touchup Remove Red eye Remove Scratches etc are available in this menu Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied Stitching Join a series of photos together to create a sweeping panoramic effect 94 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE Add text Compound Images etc are available in this step m Menu of COMPOSE steps Collages A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together ona common background Photo Layouts The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options Cards amp tags Use your photos to create items such as Gift Tags Greeting Cards Invitations Postcards and Sports Cards Calendars Use your photos to create a variety of calendars monthly quarterly seasonal yearly Collections Photos can also be used to create a variety of items for business purposes t b Fun stuff You can create magazine covers Backgrounds etc in this menu Business You can make business items such as business cards certificates signs labels promotions name tags stationary Frames amp Edges Add frames and edge effects to your photos according to predefined templates 95 MGI PhotoSuite IlI SE Organize your photos and other media files into aloums m Menu of ORGANIZE steps Choose a photo album to view or edit Select Album To create an Album click Organize Organize in the welcome screen or na
19. in death or serious injury CAUTION caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in a minor or moderate injury 5 Danger m 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 Internal inspection maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center m Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion m Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera do not use it Switch off the camera and then disconnect the power source batteries on AC Power Adapter You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock m Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e g the memorycard slot and battery chamber This may cause a fire or electric shock m Do not operate this cameraywith Wet hands This could pose a risk of electric shock Warning m Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals Positioning the flash too close to your subject s eyes may cause eyesight damage m When taking photographs never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light This may result in permanent damage to youreyesight
20. m For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e g Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories If an accident should occur please consult a doctor immediately There is the possibility of injury from the camera s moving parts m Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction Should this be the case allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool m Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries This may cause an explosion m Do not leave this camera in_ places subject to extremely high temperatures such as a sealed vehicle direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire m When in use do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area 6 Caution m Leaking overheating or burst batteries could result in fire or injury e Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera Do not short circuit heat or dispose_ of batteries infire e Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities m Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Batteries may leak corrosive elect
21. the memory card is inserted an image will be stored on the memory card 3 Close the memory card cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera If the date time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect reset the date time before taking a picture p 61 5 Select the STILL IMAGE J mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor 7 Press the shutter button to capture an image a STILL IMAGE mode 1 Starting the recording mode m Using MySET Mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use Steps 1 through 4 are the same as for shooting still images 5 Rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode my 6 You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons to change the desired camera functions The last changed function s will automatically be saved as MySET mode 7 If you rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode my while in another camera operation mode the camera settings will switch to the settings you changed in Step 6 m Recording Voice Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the VOICE RECORDING Q0 mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Press the shutter button to record a voice Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the availa
22. the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Start up image m You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on OOE E MYCAM S BEEP ON S IMAGE OFF Setting a Startup Image 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab MIAN 3 Select the S IMAGE menu by pressing the UP DOWN 5 E IE button and press the RIGHT button IMAGE2 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup image will not be displayed If IMAGE1 is selected The Samsung brand logo P t will be displayed sis U NG If IMAGE 2 is selected The startup image you created in RESIZE will be displayed 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 66 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions m This unit contains precision electronic components Do not use or store this unit in the following locations Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity Areas exposed to dust and dirt Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials m Do not let the unit come into contact with dust vinyl goods or chemicals
23. this does not work lens cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used Clean the camera body with a soft cloth Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol insecticide thinners etc This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use m Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera m Under certain conditions static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction m When images are uploaded or downloaded the data transfer may be affected by static electricity In this case disconnect and re connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again 68 Warning indicator m There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy There is insufficient memory capacity to Insert a new CARD or delete stored CARD FULL f take an image images to free up some memory ee e Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash LOW LIGHT When taking pictures in dark places Photography mode f Slide the write protect switch to the top CARD LOCKED The memory card is locked of the memory card p 18 Take images There are no images stored on the f NO IMAGE Insert a memor
24. to the TIME main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the time setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 61 Imprinting date recording m There is an option to include DATE TIME on still images Date Imprinting 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP tab SETUP MENDRO DATE OFF 3 Select the IMPRINT menu by pressing the UP DOWN TIME DATE button and press the RIGHT button IMPRINT DATE amp TIME 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type and then press the OK button OFF The DATE amp TIME will not be imprinted on the image file DATE Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file DATE amp TIME The DATE amp TIME will be imprinted on the image file 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION The Date amp Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting TIME is imprinted in the following way Hour Minute Second and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock The imprint function is applied only to still images Beep m f you set the operation sound to ON various sounds will be activated for camera star
25. year 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear 60 Date Setup m You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images Setting the Date 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press z Pa the MENU button 3 DNLS 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab FORMAT SEWE 3 Select the DATE menu by pressing the UP DOWN D TYPE 2003 10 01 button and press the RIGHT button DATE v 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the year month day LEFT button Moves the cursor to the DATE main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date setup In all other instances it shifts the cursor to the left of its current position UP and DOWN buttons Changes the setting value 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Time Setup m You can change the time that will be displayed on the captured images Setting the Time 1 In a mode other than Voice Recording mode press the ra MENU button amp G BO 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select TIME and then press the RIGHT button 4 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the OK button RIGHT button Selects the hour minute LEFT button Moves the cursor
26. 0 If you select O zero you can t print an image yor ele 83 Rotating an image m You can rotate the stored images by 90 180 or 270 degrees 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the ROTATE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button If OFF is selected Press the OK button to cancel the image rotation If ON is selected Press the OK button to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise A menu where you can check the execution of the rotation of the image will appear Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select ROTATE and then press the OK button The image will continue to rotate 90 degrees When the image is in the desired orientation use the UP and DOWN buttons to select SET and then press the OK button Rotated 90 degrees Rotated 180 degrees Rotated 270 degrees 4 The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu screen will disappear If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image If memory space is insufficient the CARD FULL message will be displayed and you will not be able to rotate the image Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Play mode 94 Resize m A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo image The resized image will have a new file name 1 Press
27. 0 5 second intervals Blinking once time When the camera s power is on when the shutter button is released m Beep Beep sound Camera condition Power beep When the camera power is turned on off Rotating the mode dial Normal beep a sh rt beep pressing the camera buttons Error beep long beep twice and short beep twice When an error occurs Self timer beep Beeps simultaneously with the Self timer lamp blinking To hear the beep sound you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu Connecting to a Power Source m There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power You can use batteries or alternatively you can use an AC 100 250V Adapter DC 3 3V 2 0A m We recommend using batteries for a digital camera Within a year from the date of manufacture The batteries are listed below Non rechargeable batteries AA type Alkaline Ni Mn Ni Zn Lithium CR V3 type Lithium Rechargeable batteries AA type Ni MH Ni Cd over 1000mA CR V3 type Digimax Battery Pack SBP 1103 Battery pack Digimax Battery Pack SBP 3603 14 Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries However the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions When the camera is not used turn off the camera power Do
28. 98 Language m There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again the language setting will be preserved Setting Language 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab HE saiti 3 Select the LANGUAGE menu by pressing the UP PWROFF EIE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button LANGUAGE y 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button LANGUAGE sub menu English Korean French German Spanish Italian T Chinese S Chinese 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Formatting a memory card m This is used for formatting the memory card If you run FORMAT on the memory card all images including the protected images will be deleted Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card m If the memory card is not inserted the internal memory will be formatted m Be sure to format the memory card if you are using a newly purchased or non initialized memory card if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize or if it contains images captured with a different camera Formatting a Memory Card 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab SETUP PWR OFF
29. AIN sources can t be used clik gt C7 3 A Add photo to Album window will open Select images that you want to add Click the Add button Click 4 Adding images is complete 98 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Eoen Saving or sharing images m Menu of SHARE steps Save To save the active file according to its current name and path Save As To assign a new name or path to the file Send E mail e mailing images Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show You can print images m Menu for the PRINT steps Print Printing images Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project or one copy of each of the photos included in an album according to a predefined template Choose a printer an orientation the print size and the number of copies You can then print the images INFORMATION For more information please refer to the Help file in Help MGI PhotoSuite III help 99 FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions Case 1 The camera power is off Turn the camera power on We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode Case 2 USB Driver is not installed correctly Install the USB Driver correctly Refer to page 76 Case 3 The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification Use a USB cable with the correct specification Case 4 The camera is not recognized by your
30. E PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes Mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Icon HE in a 20FPS 15FPS Sub menu S FINE FINE NORMAL HIGH LOW File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi x fps frame per second AOAIGA 2048 QUALITY SEI G1 gt QUALITY S FINE FINE NORMAL 20 FPS 15 FPS STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode 85 Quality Image Size and Quality for the Number of Images that can be saved in a Memory Card Shooting Time When using a 16MB internal memory based on Samsung s own testing These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Quality Size 2048 1600 1024 640 320 x 240 S FINE 12 19 40 106 FINE 24 40 85 214 NORMAL 36 56 122 428 HIGH About 1 minute LOW About 1 minute 20 Seconds INFORMATION S FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting Choose the setting appropriate for your needs This file format complies with the DCF Design rule for Camera File system JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and graphics because it can compress the files efficiently without damaging the data Metering m If you cannot obtain suitable exposu
31. Menu on LCD button m You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor Each time you press the LCD button in a recording mode except Voice Recording mode the LCD monitor display changes as follows Image amp full information Image amp basic information LCD off Pressing the LCD button 32 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings m You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions INFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances When another button is being operated While image data is being processed when the camera status lamp next to the viewfinder illuminates When there is no battery capacity When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor it is not possible to operate the shutter button i e capture an image To capture an image simply cancel the menu display by pressing the MENU button m The following functions are available depending on the mode you have selected The items indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode 2048X1536 1600X1200 nick 1024X768 A C2 640X480 S FINE FINE e W B QUALITY NORMAL HIGH LOW MULTI METERING or C SOFT SHARP NORMAL e cg VIVID B amp W EFFECT NORMAL e W SEPIA 33 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings M
32. PSnmsuncd SAMSUNG DIGITal everyone s invitedy English SAMSUNG CAMERA User s Manual Digimax 301 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 301 including capturing images downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera Instructions 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 USB cable you will need to set up the camera driver Install the camera driver that is contained in the ApplicatiomS W CD ROM p 76 Take afpicture p 21 Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC s USB port and the camera s USB connection terminal p 82 Check the camera s power If the power is turned off press the camera button to power it on p 24 Open WindowssEXPLORER and search for Removable Disk p 83 If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC the images could be damaged When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader 2 Contents READY Getting to kn
33. SH LEFT button seeren 27 Self timer Right Dutton seeecereeeces ond 28 button oee Focus lever eMENU OK button OLCD button serrer esc n eiia 32 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera SOLHINGS eeste ort ereret et ceteetets eet eet erate aes 33 How to use the MENU eeeeeeetereeeseeeee es 34 OSIZ6 ike ES A 35 e Quality Cables tin sgala esis ucdtetinn Oued aie up easter e Metering eSharpness White balance c 5 05 ceesccees ceeveneeesercen OREO oui Wee rE NRR iit 39 Photo Frame vseeseesseeeeesnseeseeeeeeeeeeet ees 39 PLAY LCD monitor indicator seere es 40 Starting play mode 20 essee osrses seter end 41 mPlaying back a still image eessese eree ees mPlaying back a movie clip mPlaying back a recorded voice Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera veeeeececcescereescesseteeeentensesteeeeeees 43 e Thumbnail Enlargement button eee 43 Contents Voice MEMO Up button err 45 Play amp Pause Down button e esere 46 LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button 46 GLCD button 8s eset eecaseriens 47 Delete button vveeceessereeveeseeseeeeeveeeennees 47 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor eee eee AQ Starting the slide show 49 Protecting images eseese ereere 50 Deleting all images eee eee 51 Copy to card eeeeeeertsresresresrsererrsresri 52 DPOF Setting the Number of Copies to Print ss sessereescre eer cersesen een
34. Voice Recording mode 2 Press the SELF TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor A 10 second 2 second or Double self timer icon appears on the LCD monitor In Movie Clip mode only the 10 second self timer will work 10SEC self timer S Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken 2SEC self timer f Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken Double self timer f A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken When using the flash the 2 second self timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time 3 When you press the SHUTTER button the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed Selecting the 10SEC self timer INFORMATION The default is OFF When taking a picture using the self timer the self timer lamp works as follows 10 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 1 second intervals for the first 7 seconds It blinks at 0 5 second intervals for the remaining 3 seconds 2 second self timer setting The self timer lamp blinks at 0 5 second intervals for 2 seconds f you operate the Power button Mode dial and Self timer button during the self timer operation the self timer function is cancelled e Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking 29
35. a 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 MMX Power Mac G3 or later Pentium 233MHz XP Pentium II 300MHz Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Minimum 32MB RAM XP 128MB Minimum 64MB RAM 140MB of available hard disk space 110MB of available hard disk space USB port USB port CD ROM drive CD ROM drive 800x600 pixels 16 bit colour display QuickTime 4 0 or later for Movie Clip compatible monitor 24 bit color display recommended 74 About the software After inserting the CD ROM provided with this camera into the CD ROM drive the following window should automatically run Before connecting the camera to the aa rai PC you should first install the camera Digimax 30 driver m Camera driver This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver You can use the camera as a USB card reader After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC you can find Removable Disk in Windows Explorer or My computer A USB Storage Driver is pro
36. ace or change the flash mode to flash shot mode Backlight compensated shots When taking an outdoor shot avoid facing the sun as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight In backlight conditions please use Fill in flash p 28 Spot metering p 37 or Exposure compensation p 30 Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose these shots Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery life Under certain conditions the focus system may not perform as expected In Macro focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer than 0 19m or farther than 0 21m Keep the distance between 0 19m 0 21m in Macro focus mode In Normal focus mode if the distance from a subject is closer than 1m Keep the distance between 1m Infinity in Normal focus mode 23 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera m The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons POWER button Used for turning the camera s power on off f there is no operation during the specified time the camera s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life
37. age are sharp NORMAL k This is suitable for printing The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will VIVID L appear sharp but noise may occur in the recorded image 87 White balance m White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking The White Balance is available in STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME MOVIE CLIP and MySET mode TA ul gt OAD amp Go Tl 0 ct ie W BALANCE W BALANCE AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT Sos DAYLIGHT CLOUDY CLOUDY FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode White balance AUTO ANB The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings depending on the prevailing lighting conditions DAYLIGHT bog For taking images outside CLOUDY a_ For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky FLUORESCENT mr For shooting under fluorescent lighting TUNGSTEN At For shooting under tungsten standard light bulb lighting SUNSET _ For taking images at sunset CUSTOM lt p Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images Using the Custom White Balance The White Balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white bal
38. ance 1 Select the CUSTOM menu of the White Balance 2 Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white and then press the SHUTTER button 3 The custom white balance value will be saved and the menu will disappear The custom white balance value will be applied starting with the next picture you take White Paper 38 Effect m By using the camera s digital processor it is possible to add special effects to your images You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes h B WA E tz se rs ae E a EFFECT OR OR NOR STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode B amp W Converts the image to black and white NORMAL No effect is added to the image SEPIA Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone a gradient of yellowish brown colours Photo Frame m You can add 4 types of frame like borders to a still image you want to capture This can be set in Photo Frame mode The selected photo frame number will be displayed at the top left of the LCD monitor Selecting a Photo Frame 1 Rotate the Mode Dial to Photo Frame mode C2 2 Press the MENU button and then use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select P FRAME 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the FRAME menu 4 Press the OK button A window where you can choose a photo frame will open 5 Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT bu
39. anize Organize your photos and other media files into albums Share Save your results to show to others Print Print hard copies of photos and projects MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE m Introduction to navigation bar p y Back f Back Return to the previous step Home Return to Welcome screen n Help Display help window 5 Get Get images R Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module ys Compose Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways Organize Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums Share Pr share Save your results to show to others Print Print hard copies of photos and projects Browse Browse Browse the web site 91 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE Get m To obtain images from the computer 1 To acquire images Click the large Get button on the Welcome screen or the Get button on the Navigation bar Click Computer from the list of options displayed on the activity panel 2 The Open file selector is displayed Now select the image file and click open 3 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step with the selected image displayed m When you obtain images from the digital camera Before transferring an image file check the USB connection 1 To acquire images click the large Get f butt
40. art 15 of the FCC Rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment 7 This digital camera can be used for Viewing images ona TV refer to page 63 Printing images using a dedicated printer DPOF compatible printer or DPOF equipped photo lab refer to page 53 Taking a picture Downloading image files from refer to page 21 camera to computer refer to page 83 Editing images on a PC refer to page 90 8 This digital camera can be used for Digimax oN samsung Lee ww Creation of a digital photo album Taking a self portrait and using the image to personalize name cards P Recording your voice Recording a movie clip refer to page 22 refer to page 22 FEFEEFEFEEFEFEEEE By You can even create your own unique gift wrap Inserting images directly into any paper by using your digital images electronic document 9 Manufacturer s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product EE marked contents are optional Digital Camera 2AA Akaling Pouch VIDEO cable Batteries ob i USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty 0 gt DB G M Rechargeable battery AC adapter 5V Battery charger g J Identification of features Front amp Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Mi
41. ble recording time Max 1 hour 01 00 00 allows The recording time will be displayed on the LCD Ho monitor Vaa Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is STANDBY q released Siar 2 SER If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button ummm TONo again VOICE RECORDING mode File type wav INFORMATION e A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound m Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1 4 are the same as those for recording a still image 5 Select the MOVIE CLIP sig mode by rotating the mode dial 6 The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor MOVIE CLIP mode 22 Starting the recording mode 7 Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available memory permits Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released The REC icon will blink during recording e If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again e Image size and type are listed below Image size 320 x 240 File type avi INFORMATION When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition the camera shake warning indicator CP may appear on the LCD monitor In this case use a tripod support the camera on a solid surf
42. crophone Flash USB connection terminal Self timer lamp VIDEO connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Focus lever Back amp Bottom Mode dial WIDE THUMBNAIL button Camera status lamp TELE Digital zoom button Viewfinder De Strap eyelet 5 function LCD monitor button amp DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button LCD button When using the digital zoom to take a picture the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The picture will be taken in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor 11 Identification of features Side 5 function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo UP button FLASH SELF TIMER Memory LEFT RIGHT button card slot button MENU OK Battery button chamber Play amp Pause DOWN button Mode dial m You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera This digital camera has 6 recording modes These are listed below Still image mode Two types of focus modes allow users to shoot still images from 0 19 m to infinity Their focus ranges are as follows Macro mode 0 19 0 21m Normal mode 4 1 0m infinity This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use 12 Identification of features Voice record
43. ct the camera to the PC with the USB cable 2 Click Removable Disk under My computer or Windows Explorer 3 Image files stored in the Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM can be transferred to the PC INFORMATION Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The Removable Disk indicator will not show when the camera power is off or the USB cable is removed We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection When 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 86 Removing the removable disk m Windows 98SE 1 Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the camera status lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp illuminates 2 Unplug the USB cable m Windows 2000 ME XP 1 Check whether the camera and PC are transfe
44. displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu or to move down the sub menu cursor If a movie clip is playing In Stop mode Plays a movie clip During playback Temporarily stops playback In Pause mode Resumes playback 100 0010 Stop mode Play mode Pause mode LEFT RIGHT MENU OK button m LEFT RIGHT MENU OK buttons activate the following LEFT button While the menu is showing press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor RIGHT button While the menu is showing press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor MENU button When you press the MENU button the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button 46 LCD IOI button m The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY gt mode will change the display as shown below Image amp Icons Image amp Information Image amp Icons Pressing the LCD button le Image amp Icons Image amp Information Pressing the LCD button Delete 4
45. e camera driver before connecting the camera to your PC 1 Connect the camera to your PC 2 Open Windows Explorer and open the se DICM 100SSCAM folder of the Removable Drive 3 Select a voice file wav 4 Right click and select Copy 5 Select the folder on your PC to which you want to save the file right click and select Paste 6 Click on the file you just saved The player will appear on the left side of the Explorer window 7 Click on the Play button to play back the voice file The method of playing back voice memos added to still images is the same as the method of playing back voice files ii CE 44 Play Button 42 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 a Enlargement Q button You can view multiple pictures or enlarge a selected picture Thumbnail display 1 While an image is displayed full screen press the thumbnail button 2 The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected 3 Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image 4 To view an image separately press the enlargement button Q 100 0009 Pressing the thumbnail button f a Pressing the enlargement button Q i Highlighted image Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode
46. e will be displayed and the selected image s will be copied to the memory card If ALL PICS is selected All images on the internal memory will be copied to the memory card INFORMATION This function will not work without the card inserted into the camera When you perform COPY TO CARD if the amount of free space on the memory card is less than the total size of the images you selected from the internal memory 16MB only as many images as space allows will be copied After the images have been copied if there is insufficient memory space the CARD FULL message will be displayed when you rotate the Mode Dial to Movie Clip or Still Image Please be sure to delete any unnecessary images to free up space before inserting the memory card into the camera When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing COPY TO CARD to the card 101SSCAM folder will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the sub folder name Whenever you carry out the COPY TO CARD function the number of SSCAM folder increases Ex 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 102SSCAM 103SSCAM After completing COPY TO CARD the last stored image of the last copied folder is displayed on the LCD monitor When you take an image the image is stored in the last copied folder 82 DPOF Setting the Number of Copies to Print mDPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your m
47. eS SHUTTER button e Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Ww RECORDING STILL IMAGE VOICE RECORDING MOVIE CLIP mode Se In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a A Ss movie clip Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again WIDE TELE button Used for digital zooming in out When you press the zoom W T button the zoom bar will display in the upper and center part of the LCD monitor 24 WIDE TELE button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE Pressing the zoom button T activates the digital zoom software Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required setting Once the maximum digital zoom 3X is achieved pressing the WwW T zoom button T will have no effect You can check the digital zoom rate with the X1 2 X 3 0 numerical mark next to the zoom bar Pressing the TELE button mr i WIDE zoom Digital zoom 2 0X Digital zoom 3 0X WIDE Zoom Digital zoom WIDE Pressing the zoom button W will reduce the digital zooming in steps Releasing zoom button W stops digital zooming Digital zoom 3 0X Digital zoom 2 0X WIDE zoom INFORMATION To use the digital zoom
48. ect a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If NO is selected The changed camera functions will not be saved If YES is selected The changed camera functions will be saved 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear The menus to which the changed values are saved regardless of the Latest function are as follows SIZE QUALITY PHOTO FRAME all SETUP menus and all MyCAM menus When the LATEST is ON the menus to which the changed values are always saved are as follows FLASH METERING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SHARPNESS EFFECT and WHITE BALANCE Setting up the MYCAM menu m You can set up a start up sound or start up image Every camera working mode with the exception of Voice recording mode has the MYCAM menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page S BEEP ON OFF P 66 OFF IMAGE1 S IMAGE P 66 IMAGE2 65 Start up sound m You can set the startup sound at power on Setting the Startup Sound 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the MYCAM menu tab 3 Select the S BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If OFF is selected The startup sound will not be heard If ON is selected The startup sound will be heard 5 Press
49. ect or background is dark the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red eye effect by using the red eye reduction function Auto amp Red eye reduction 5 Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure We recommend using a tripod for this function When you take an image in a condition with poor light the camera shake waming indicator y will display on the LCD monitor 5 Slow synchro The flash does not fire Select this mode when capturing images 5 Flash off in aplace or situation where flash photography is prohibited When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition the camera shake warning indicator ey will display on the LCD monitor Self timer s Right button m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the sub tab m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the RIGHT button operates as the Self timer button This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image Self timer Types by Available Mode ie ak mode Ej os 2SEC O O x x G 10SEC O O x O Oo Double O O x x O O 28 Self timer lt Right button Selecting the self timer 1 Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a recording mode other than
50. ected UNLOCK Protecting Images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the PROTECT menu tab PROTECT 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN ONEPIC OTEC button and press the OK button ALL PICS ONE PIC _ Only an image that is displayed on the LCD monitor is protected or unprotected ALL PICS All of the stored images are protected or unprotected 4 Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button UNLOCK Cancels the protect function LOCK Sets up the protect function e If you select the ONE PIC sub menu at step 3 you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button If you protect an image the protect icon O n will be displayed on the LCD monitor An unprotected image has no indicator An image in LOCK mode will be protected from DELETE or DELETE ALL functions but will NOT be protected from the FORMAT function 5 Press the shutter button and the menu will disappear 80 Deleting all images m Of all the files stored in the memory card the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted Deleting All images 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the K Orn gt on r DEL ALL menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP
51. emory card Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make Print quantity 0 30 The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at an increasing number of photo laboratories m This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card m This function is not available for Movie clips m The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card Specifying the Number of Prints 1 Press the play mode button and press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button on and select DPOF 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired DPOF submenu and then press the OK button A window ONE PIC where you can set the number of prints will open ALL PICS If ONE PIC is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button You can use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the number of prints for the previous or the next picture Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Play mode If ALL PICS is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired number of prints and then press the OK button The PLEASE WAIT message will be displayed and the Play mode screen will appear 4 Once the DPOF setting is finished the number of prints will be displayed at the left side of the LCD monitor The number of prints that can be set is between 0 and 3
52. enu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT W BALANCE M TUNGSTEN SUNSET 2 V CUSTOM P FRAME FRAME W How to use the menu 1 Turn on the camera and press the MENU button A menu for each camera mode appears However there is no menu for Voice Recording mode 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus gt Press the LEFT or Jc A G e Pressthe LEFT or lt RIGHT button RIGHT button Br METERING a FINE T SPOT 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu E Pressthe UP or kO CE ka DOWN button lt j _ _ gt 4 Select a sub menu and then press the OK button The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear 34 Size m You can select the image size appropriate for your application You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes Icon 2048 1600 1024 640 Size 2048 1536 1600 x1200 1024 x768 640 x480 The higher the resolution the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images SIZE 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 STILL IMAGE mode Quality m You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images The higher the compression ratio the lower the picture quality You can select from STILL IMAG
53. er where C is the drive letter of the hard disk where the operating system is installed 101 02 MEMO 103 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD OPTICS amp DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145 3 SANGDAEWON 1 DONG JUNGWON GU SUNGNAM CITY KYUNGKI DO KOREA 462 121 TEL 82 31 740 8086 8088 8090 8092 8099 FAX 82 31 740 8398 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE SECAUCUS NJO7094 U S A TEL 1 201 902 0347 FAX 1 201 902 9342 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 18600 BROADWICK ST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CA 90220 U S A TEL 1 310 537 7000 FAX 1 310 537 1566 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS U K TEL 44 0 1932 455300 FAX 44 0 1932 455325 SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS GMBH AM KRONBERGER HANG 6 D 65824 SCHWALBACHITS GERMANY TEL 49 6196 66 53 03 FAX 49 6196 66 53 66 SAMSUNG FRANCE S A S BP 51 TOUR MAINE MONTPARNASSE 33 AV DU MAINE 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE HOTLINE PHOTO NUMERIQUE 00 800 22 26 37 27 Num ro Vert Appel Gratuit TEL 33 1 4279 2282 5 FAX 33 1 4320 4510 SAMSUNG TECHWIN MOSCOW OFFICE KORP 14 37 A LENNINGRADSKY PR KT MOSCOW 125167 RUSSIA TEL 7 095 258 9296 9298 9299 FAX 7 095 258 9297 TIANJIN SAMSUNG OPTO ELECTRONICS CO LTD 7 PINGCHANG ROAD NANKAI DIST TIANJIN P R CHINA POST CODE 300190 TEL 86 22 2761
54. fficient memory capacity After turning the camera off insert a new memory card or delete unnecessary image files Camera does tk The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card not take e The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card images when The camera s power is off Turn the camera power on pressing the j The batteries are exhausted Insert fresh batteries Shutter button The memory card is locked Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card The images An Incorrect focus mode is selected Select a correct focus mode related to are unclear the distance The flash does ti FLASH OFF mode has been selected Disengage FLASH OFF mode not fire Incorrect date The date and time have been set and time is Reset the date and time correctly p 61 incorrectly displayed 70 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy The camera buttons Camera malfunction Remove re insert batteries and do not operate switch camera on Acard error has occurred while the memory card is inthe camera e Incorrect memory card format Re format the memory card p 59 Colour of image is diferent to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation nig The play back d
55. figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Image Play Single image Thumbnails Slide show Movie Clip Digital output connector USB Video output NTSC PAL user selectable Interface DC power input connector 3 3V Supplied AA type alkaline primary batteries Not Supplied Non rechargeable Battery AA type Ni Mn Ni Zn and Lithium CR V3 type Lithium batteries Power Source Rechargeable Battery AA type Ni Mh Ni Cd 1000mA or above CR V3 type Digimax Battery l Pack SBP 1103 Battery Pack Digimax Battery Pack SBP 3603 Included battery may vary depending on sales region Dimensions WxHxD 98 x 51 x 38mm Weight Approx 122g without batteries and card Operating Temperature 0 40 Operating Humidity 5 85 a Camera Driver Storage Driver Windows98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 oftware Application MGI PhotoSuite Digimax Viewer x Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 73 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 camer
56. fter you have inserted batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity 3 To close the battery chamber cover push it until it clicks m There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor Battery indicator 7 tA i The batteries are fully charged There is no battery capacity palayealle Replace with new batteries Prepare new batteries Using the Digimax battery pack Optional SBP 3603 3 3V The Digimax Battery Pack is a rechargeable external Li ion battery for use with most digital cameras These optional battery packs provide long lasting power and their operating performances are much improved over Ni MH and Alkaline batteries This is due to the mass storage lithium ion cell Refer to the illustrations 16 Instructions on how to use the memory card m The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera However you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card see p 59 if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time if it contains data that the came
57. g Camera web page http www samsungcamera com ail k E 81 Starting PC Mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode The camera status lamp will light up when the files are transferring via the USB connection m Connecting the camera to PC 1 Turn the PC power on 2 Turn the camera power on 3 Connect the PC and the camera via the USB cable Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer Make sure the connectors are fully seated m Disconnecting the camera and PC Refer to the following page WIN 98SE p 87 WIN 2000 ME XP p 87 88 INFORMATION The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode For driver installation instructions please refer to p 76 To save battery power it is recommended that you use an AC adapter Optional when connecting the camera to a computer 82 Starting PC Mode m Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC s hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them 1 Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable 2 On your computer s desktop display se
58. ing mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Max 1 hour A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows Image size 320X240 Movie clip file type avi This mode allows users to add frame like borders to a still image and save it 4 types of frames are available This mode is ideal for night photography or when the subject is being shot against a dark background The meaning of the camera operation mode icons used in this manual are as follows Icon Modedial Camera working mode Icon Mode dial Camera working mode 2 0 Stillimage mode MySET mode Voice recording mode 9 ee Movie clip mode ep 7 Photo Frame mode Night scene mode gt J Play mode 13 Identification of features m Camera status lamp Color Status Camera Status Blinking and off Power on processing o When the LCD monitor is turned off n When the USB cable is connected Green Blinking slowly Flash recharging hot Image processing compression decompression Blinking fast USB busy m Self timer lamp Based on 10 second Self timer see p 28 Color Status Camera Status Blink For the first seven seconds the LED blinks at 1second intervals inkin Red g For the final three seconds the LED blinks quickly at
59. isplay ne f The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty Clean the lens or LCD is not very clear Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor Date imprint function is set to OFF e Switch the Date imprint function ON in the PLAY mode Cable connection is incorrect Check the connection The camera is off Tum the camera on i e There are no batteries the batteries are Insert new batteries or check the When using the p exhausted or the AC adapter is not adapter connection PC s explorer the Removable Disk file does not show connected The operating system is not Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Alternatively the PC does not support USB The USB driver is not installed Install Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 to PC that supports USB Install a USB Storage Driver The images don t play back Incorrect file name Violation of DCF format Do not change the image file name 71 Specifications Type 1 2 7 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx 3 2 Mega pixel Total Pixels Approx 3 3 Mega pixel Lens f 5 1mm Focal Length 35mm film equivalent 33mm Lens F No F2 9 F8 0 Still Image mode 1 0X 3 0X Digital Zoom Play mode 1 0X 5 0X depends on image size Optical Viewfinder Optical virtual image viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 6 color TFT LCD Type Fi
60. k lt e 87 mSetting up the USB Driver for MAC 88 mUsing the USB Driver for MAC eee 88 Digimax Viewer eee eerren ons 89 MGI PhotoSuite II SE eetere eseese 90 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera Prior to using this camera please read the user manual thoroughly When you require After Sales service please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction such as Batteries Memory card etc to the A S center Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it e g for a trip or an important event to avoid disappointment Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction Keep the manual in a safe place Microsoft Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies About the icons This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly This will help prevent danger and injury to others DANGER DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING wanna WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result
61. lect My computer and double click Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM The image files will then be displayed 3 Select an image and press the right mouse button 4 A pop up menu will open Click Cut or Copy menu Cut cuts a selected file Copy copies files 5 Click a folder where you want to paste the file 83 Starting PC Mode 6 Press the right mouse button and a pop up menu will open Click Paste 7 An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC You can view the pictures on the memory card if it is inserted into the camera If the memory card is not inserted the pictures stored in the internal memory will appear By using Digimax Viewer you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files 84 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver refer to the process shown below 1 Trace Start Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove programs 3 The Add Remove Programs Properties window will open Click Digimax 301 and click the Add Remove button 4 A window will open Click the YES button i i p Boeci E pking E By ai a i aia BB Se mo and the camera driver will be removed a Click 85 Removable Disk m To use this camera as a Removable Disk install p 76 the USB Driver 1 Before turning the camera power on conne
62. n indication of expected performance These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter Recorded image size Super fine Fine Normal 2048X1536 2048 12 24 36 1600X1200 1600 19 40 56 1024X768 1024 40 85 122 640 X480 640 106 214 428 18 Inserting the memory card 1 Turn off the camera s power and push the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open 2 Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera lens and the card pins toward the back of the camera LCD monitor and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click 3 To close push the card cover until you hear a click If the memory card does not slide in smoothly do not attempt to insert it by force Check the direction of insertion and then insert it correctly INFORMATION Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round Doing so may damage the memory card slot Removing the memory card Turn the power off using the power button Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release 2 Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover 19 LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections 8
63. not recharge the non rechargeable batteries It may cause an explosion Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera We recommend high capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power Low temperatures below 0 C can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures Do not use old and new batteries at the same time During extended use of the camera the camera body may become warm This is perfectly normal Using the AC power adapter 3 3V 2 0A If you have access to a mains supply using an AC Adapter 3 3V 2 0A allows the camera to be used for long periods of time Plug the adapter into the connection point DC IN 3 3V on the camera Remove the batteries from the camera when using an AC adapter DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply As with all mains powered devices safety is important Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials Please ensure that you use an AC adapter 3 3V 2 0A with the correct specification for the camera Failure to do so may affect your warranty 15 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries If the camera does not turn on a
64. on on the Welcome screen or the Get button on the Navigation bar Click Computer from the list of options displayed on the activity panel 2 The Open file selector is displayed Click Look in to choose Removable Disk and click open for the open file window to be displayed 92 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE 3 Select the DCIM 100sscam folder Then select an image and click Open 4 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step with the selected image displayed INFORMATION When you use the Digimax camera only Computer and Album from the list of options displayed are available You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera Computer and Album Only m Acquiring images from an Album 1 To acquire images click the large Get button on the Welcome screen or the Get button on f the Navigation bar Click Album from the list of options displayed on the activity panel 93 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE 2 After selecting Album on the Choose a photo album click an image in the album and click Open 3 The Welcome screen will change to the next work step with the selected image displayed x Refer to page 97 for more information about creating an Album When the image is loaded the step changes to Prepare automatically m Menu for PREPARE steps Rotate amp Crop You can rotate flip or crop images along with a host of other things
65. ontinuously at pre set intervals You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor p 63 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SLIDE SS menu tab 3 Press the DOWN button 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the RIGHT button Slide Show Display Interval OFF 1 10SEC 5 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the Repeat Slide Show menu ON Even once a cycle from the first image to the last image is completed the slide show will SLIDE continue to repeat itself REPEAT OFF If a cycle is completed the slide show will stop 2SEC ON automatically OFE 6 Press the OK button and the slide show will start To pause the slide show press the play amp pause button To start the slide show again press the play amp pause button again Press the menu button again and the slide show will stop INFORMATION The loading time depends on the image size and quality The slide show will start from an image that was displayed on the LCD monitor The auto power off function can t be activated While the slide show is playing only the first frame of an AVI file is displayed SLIDE HOO gt 49 Protecting images m This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased LOCK It also unprotects images that have been previously prot
66. or via the VIDEO cable When the camera is connected to an external monitor the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically ae a INFORMATION a NTSC U S A Canada Japan South Korea Taiwan Mexico e PAL _ Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany U K Holland Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway When using a TV as an external monitor you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV There will be a digital noise on the external monitor but it is not a malfunction If the image is not in the centre of the screen use the TV controls to centre it When the camera is connected to an external monitor the menu will be visible on the external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor 63 Quick view m 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 Q VIEW setup Quick view is possible only with still images Setting Quick View 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press E the MENU button lt JWA 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and 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
67. ow your camera e ee 5 About the ICONS eeeeeeeseeeeeseeseresrereseeserend 5 eDanger hed yandch wien nE EE TAE es ued vee seats WAINING eseereeeceteeteretteeeeesteneeeeeeteeees 6 OCAaULION iia nice iene te 7 AN FCC warning seese eeeeeeereereereere serene 7 e This digital camera can be used for 8 eManufacturer s contents eseese 10 eldentification Of features eee cece 11 MEFLONE amp TOP aceiiatab ianiai 11 Back amp Bottom seeeeeecceceeee ss eeeeeeees 11 mSide 5 function Dutton eseese eese 12 m Mode dial esre decree cesdnecor ian edirees 12 Connecting to a Power Source e 14 m Using the AC power adapter 3 3V 2 0A m Using the batteries eeste 16 m Using the Digimax battery pack Optional SBP 3603 3 3V esses 16 elnstructions on how to use the memory card 17 m Maintenance of the memory card 17 m Preserving the memory card data 17 lnserting the memory card seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 19 Removing the memory card e eee 19 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator seese eee 20 Starting the recording mode s eses 21 Using the camera buttons to adjust the MPOWER button esveseceeeseecetceeeseee ene en 24 MSHUTTER button sseseeseisssssesererrsee een 24 WIDE TELE button sesreeeiseesersssses 24 e Voice memo UP button seseesseseeseesesss 26 mRecording a voice Memo issesseseeeeeeee ens 26 Down button essees ssssereeesssssseereersnesseney 26 FLA
68. ra cannot recognize or if it contains images captured with a different camera Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card s performance Should this be the case you will need to purchase a new memory card Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty The memory card is an electronic precision device Do not bend drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic 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 or memory card reader Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader Preserving the memory card data lf the memory card is subjected to any of the following the recorded data may become corrupted When the memory card is used incorrectly If the power is switched off or the memory card i
69. re conditions you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures You can select from STILL IMAGE PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes MULTI I 36 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 for general use 2008 METERING STILL IMAGE mode Metering SPOT The indicated area at the center will be metered as shown on the right This is suitable when the subject at the center is exposured correctly regardless of back lighting Spot metering zone INFORMATION f the subject is not the centre of the focus area do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error In this circumstance rather use exposure compensation Sharpness m You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes ow OM AOD OF eave AB i SHARP o in STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened This effect is suitable SOFT d for editing images on your PC The edges of the im
70. rolyte and irreparably damage the camera s components m 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 Do not move the camera while it is switched on if you are using the AC Power Adapter After use always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock An FCC warning 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 m 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 p
71. rring a file If the camera status lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp illuminates 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the Stop button 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will open Select the SAMSUNG DIGIMAX 301 USB Device and click the OK button 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware window will open Click the OK button Double cli a yee fo oma a ae ee Click ckl 1 ie a a a J P j al Click 87 Removing the removable disk 6 A Unplug or Eject Hardware window will E iu open Click the Close button and the en tesa nates perian removable disk will be removed safely pln ia 7 Unplug the USB cable Click Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1 A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver 2 Check the MAC OS You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start up This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9 1 10 2 3 Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on in PC mode 4 A new icon Untitled 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 Untitled on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed 2 Select an image file and copy or mo
72. s 100SSCAM and the first file name is S3010001 Whenever you store an image the file number is increased by 1 The file numbers are named from S3010001 to S3019999 automatically 9999 files will be stored in a folder The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File systems format Auto power off m This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage Setting Power Off 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button O00000 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the PWR OFF menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button z 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button Selecting CANCEL The power off function will not operate If 1 10 MIN is selected The camera will automatically switch off after the set time period of non use 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear INFORMATION e Even if the batteries or AC adapter are 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 movie clip BACK SET OK
73. s 53 Rotating an image seevevecees cece cece 54 Resize eeesreeresereresereresverrererevererereove 55 SETUP Setup MENU ee eeereerertereeererererrer ee 56 File name se eeeeeeeeserssreererrsresrerereerereses 57 File name e eeeeeeeessessreererrereseeereereresee 58 Auto power off teese serere serene ees sni 58 LANgJUAJE eerte erreerreesrreereeeseererere ee 59 Formatting a memory card lt 59 Setting up the Date type eere eeen 60 Date Setup eects erences 61 Time Setup eects eee ee teeter eeteeees 61 lmprinting date recording e eene 62 BEEP vee eeecceeee reece eee ee nenteeteneerteneens 62 Selecting Video out type eee eee 63 QUICK view eeeeereereeereresereresereereresereni 64 lnitialization RESET ALL eee eee 64 Latest eeseeereeereresererrsresrerererrseree 85 4 Setting up the MyCAM menue e 65 Start UP SOUN eee eere ee eseese e 66 Start up Mage eette seers sreert estet ee 66 lmportant notes eee eertse ee ond 67 Warning indicator err 69 Before contacting a service center Specifications eee sees ee Software Notes seeeveveevceeeeseessereeseeseee 74 System Requirements rereeeereeeees 74 About the software eee eeeeeeseeeeesseserere eee 75 Setting up the application software 76 Starting PC Mode seee eerren 82 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 989E wseceeescerceneeeeeseeneeeaee aes 85 Removable Disk ecseeceseeseeseeeerenn eed 86 Removing the removable dis
74. s 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 lf there is insufficient memory available If you press the shutter button for the shot a CARD FULL message will appear and the camera will not operate To optimize the amount of memory in the camera replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory 17 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on the power will turn off automatically Don t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp Green is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card m You can use an SD memory card and MMC Multi Media Card cas NTN pins Write protect l switch Label SD Secure Digital memory card The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card the data will be protected By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card the data protection will be canceled Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture m When using a 16MB internal memory the specified shooting capacity will be as follows These figures are intended as a
75. the LCD monitor has to be turned on Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process Allow time for this to take place The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom 25 Voice memo amp UP button m While the menu is showing press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor m When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your voice over to a stored still image Recording a voice memo 1 Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial 2 Press the VOICE MEMO button If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor the setting is completed Preparing for Voice Memo Recording Voice Memo 3 Press the shutter button and take a picture The picture is stored on the memory card 4 Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored In the middle of the sound recording pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera microphone is the best distance to record sound The voice memo function will operate only once and then it will automatically be cancelled Down button m While the menu is showing press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a submenu or to move down the submenu cursor
76. the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the RESIZE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button Image Resize Types 008900 Sub menu 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 S IMAGE re a For simple For the startup Application For printing For wallpaper storage image RESIZE table Size 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 S IMAGE 2048 O O O O 1600 X O O O 1024 X X O O 640 X X X O INFORMATION A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image but not vice versa Only JPEG files can be resized AVI and WAV files cannot be resized You cannot resize a JPEG image even if the image has a 4 3 frame aspect ratio 1600x1200 1024x768 or 640x480 unless the image is compressed in JPEG 4 2 2 format 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 85 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 Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page FILE RESET SERIES p 57 58 PWR OFF A CANCEL 1 10MIN p 58 LANGUAGE Vv ENGLISH KOREAN FRENCH
77. ther folder and then click Next gt 77 Setting up the application software 7 Installation is completed The MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation a pr H a Ti ell window will be displayed as shown alongside Click the OK button O e Cik R E INFORMATION If you click Cancel in Step 7 the MGI PhotoSuite IIl SE installation will be canceled and the Restart Computer window will appear 8 A Welcome window will be displayed Click the Next gt button Click 9 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click Yes the window will then move to the next step If you disagree click No and the installation program will be canceled Click 10 The Setup Type window will appear Click Next N gt Full the program will be installed with all the options Custom you can choose what you would like to install Click 11 If installation is completed correctly Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside Click the Next gt button Click 78 Setting up the application software A Read Only File Dectected window may be mannen enr prr displayed Click the No button fest 0 eee ae epee me Cii a 12 The MGI Registration window will be zw a oan displayed Click the Continue button man MARE eA A a a SS p Click 13 The Online
78. ttons to select the desired photo frame and then press the OK button Press the SHUTTER button to keep the previously selected photo frame and to return to Recording mode Until you take a picture the photo frame will not appear You can check the photo frame you added to pictures in Quick View or Play mode If you reset the camera pictures will be taken using the photo frame number 1 lt Ga 63 9 lt 2048 P FRAME LCD monitor indicator m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions No Description Icon Page 1 Battery imal t_ ale p 16 2 Play mode B p 41 3 File Type bes 4 Voice memo D p 45 5 Protect indicator On p 50 6 DPOF indicator at p 53 7 Card Inserted indicator d p 19 8 Stored image number 100 0009 E f you press the LCD button you can check the following recording information SIZE 1024X768 Size DATE 2003 10 01 Recording date TIME 17 40 21 Recording time FLASH NONE Whether or not the flash is used Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the memory card If the memory card is not inserted in the camera all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory m Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button G The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory Press the play mode b
79. tup when buttons are pressed and if there is a card error so that you can be aware of the camera operation status Setting Operation Sounds 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab TIME 3 Select the BEEP menu by pressing the UP DOWN IMPRINT button and press the RIGHT button BEEP 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button If ON is selected The buzzer will sound If OFF is selected The buzzer will not sound 62 Selecting Video out type m The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device monitor or TV etc to which the camera is connected PAL mode can support only BDGHI Setting the Video Out Type 1 In any mode other than Voice Recording mode press the MENU button g G 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP d menu tab 3 Select the VIDEO 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 VIDEO sub menu NTSC PAL 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING PLAY mode you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monit
80. ure 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 30 Focus lever m Before taking an image you have to check that the Focus lever is in the desired position As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot There are 2 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode m Macro amp focus mode The focus range is 0 19m 0 21m A Macro icon amp will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 0 19m 0 21m m Normal 4 focus mode The focus range is 1 0m infinity No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode INFORMATION To prevent the image from being dim maintain the focus range at 1 0m infinity 31 MENU OK button m f the menu is displayed use the 5 Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted m If the menu is not displayed press the MENU OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor Press the button again to return to the previous state Pressing the MENU button E a Menu off
81. utton G3 again to switch to the Recording mode m You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor Playing back a still image 1 Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button G 2 The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button x Press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT button to play back the images quickly INFORMATION The LCD monitor will remain in operation until the camera is switched off in PLAY mode 41 Starting play mode m Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1 2 are the same as those to play back a still image 3 Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT RIGHT button If you select a movie clip the movie clip indicator 9 will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the play amp pause button 9M to play back a movie clip file To pause a movie clip file while playing it back press the play amp pause button again Press the play amp pause button and the movie clip file will restart To stop playback of the movie clip press the menu button m Playing back a recorded voice In order to play back voice files recorded with the camera the camera must be connected to your PC See p 82 Your PC must have a sound card and speakers installed F ipa n 2m T Please be sure to install th
82. ve it to MAC INFORMATION lf you use Mac OS 10 0 or later you may experience an error occurring when you transfer files from the PC to the camera 88 Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows 1 To open Digimax Viewer click the Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2 0 Digimax Viewer 2 0 and Digimax Viewer 2 0 will then open 2 If the Auto Launch option is selected this program will be executed automatically upon recognizing the camera 3 You can easily use the Digimax viewer program as it offers FILE menu and TOOL bar And you can use the pop up menu Click an image and press the right mouse button Digimax Viewer functions are listed below Basic function Copy Move Delete Rotate Rename changing file type Resize Property Advanced function Print Slide show Export Sending e mail On line print Web album etc INFORMATION Refer to the Help menu in Digimax viewer 2 0 for further information 89 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE This software is only compatible with Windows To open MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE click the Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE and MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE will then open Get Get images Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun creative and interesting ways Org
83. vided only for Windows A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9 1 10 2 m Digimax Viewer 2 0 This is a program for viewing stored images You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor You can also copy move or delete the images and enlarge downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows m MGI PhotoSuite III SE Image editing program You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera This software is only compatible with Windows INFORMATION Be sure to check the system requirements page 74 before installing the driver You should allow 5 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer If the frame does not show run the Windows Explorer and select Samsung exe in the CD ROM Drive root directory 75 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC install the application software first After this has been done the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software Before installing the application software disconnect the USB connection You can visit the Samsung web site through the internet http www samsungcamera com English htto Awww samsungcamera co kr Korean
84. vigation bar Album Open Master Album Select a photo and choose an action below Open Open selected image Delete Delete selected image Properties view image information Choose an action to manage your album Add click Add to add an image to an Album Sort click Sort to Sort saved images Search click Search to Search saved images Reset click Reset to reset the setting Update click Update to update images Create Slide Show click Create Slide Show to create a Slide Show Always start on this page If you select this option the program will start in Organize 96 MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE m Creating an Album 1 To create an Album click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen or the Organize button on the Navigation bar Organiza 2 Click Album in a yChoose a photo album to view or edit Click 3 The Master Album window will be displayed then click New Click 4 Put a new Album name in the New Album window and click OK A new album will now be created Click 5 A Master Album window will open Click the OK button Click 97 MGI PhotoSuite IlI SE m Add images to the album 1 Select Choose an action to manage your album Add to add images to the album Click 2 Click Computer in Add Photos menu Digital Camera Direct Scanner TWAIN Add Fhotes Digital Camera TW
85. xed focus with two steps manual adjustment Focusing Macro 0 19 0 21m Range Normal 1 0m infinity Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter Shutter Speed Normal 1 4 1 1000 sec Night 5 1 1000 sec Control Program AE Exposure Compensation 2 0EV 0 5EV steps ISO AUTO Mode Auto Auto amp Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow sync Flash off Flash Range Macro 0 2m Normal 1 0m 3 0m Recharging Time Approx 4 10sec Effect B amp W Normal Sepia Photo Frame 4 frames White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Sunset Custom Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid Voice recording Voice recording Max 1 hour Voice memo in still image Max 10SEC Shooting Movie clip Size 320x240 Recording time memory capacity dependent Self timer 10Sec 2Sec Double Self timer 72 Specifications Internal Memory 16MB Flash Memory Media External Memory Not Supplied SD Memory Card Multimedia Card MMC up to 256MB Guaranteed File Format Still image JPEG DCF DPOF Movie clip AVI JPEG Audio WAV 2048 2048x1536 Pixels 1600 1600x1200 Pixels Image size 1024 1024x768 Pixels 640 640x480 Pixels Storage 2048 Super fine 12 Fine 24 Normal 36 1600 Super fine 19 Fine 40 Normal 56 See 1024 Super fine 40 Fine 85 Normal 122 Internal memory 16MB 640 Super fine 106 Fine 214 Normal 428 These
86. y card that is holding internal memory or the CARD f some images e Insert a new card or format the CARD ERROR Memory card error memory Format the memory with the memory MEMORY ERROR Internal memory error card removed none There is low batt j Insert fresh batteri There is low batte aci Insert fresh batteries indicator blinks y capaciy Disengage the FLASH OFF mode For ordinary shots Camera shake a warning indicator The flash mode is set to flash off Use a tripod For taking shots in more unusual circumstances museum art center 69 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy Wem There is low bati ty Insert fresh batteries There is low battery capaci noe K j Connect an AC Power Adapter doesntswitchon An AC Power Adapter is not connected The camera The batteries are exhausted Insert fresh batteries power ceases The Camera is tumed off automatically Slide the power switch to reactivate camera whilst in use The Adapter plug is not connected securely Remove and re insert the plug The Camera is being used in low Keep the camera in warm conditions i e temperatures inside a coat or jacket and only remove it Batteries drain Lick in order to take images I ae Mixing old and new batteries or battery Insert fresh batteries all of which should types be of the same type There is insu

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