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Samsung DIGIMAX 350SE User Manual

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
This digital camera has the following features.
A high resolution of 3.2 mega pixels.
A 3 X optical and 2 X digital zoom lens
Movie clip
and sound recording function
An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer
Compact size & high class design
A FCC warning
This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device
under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against
harmful interference in commercial installation.
This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference
to radio communication.
There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a some situations.
Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of
the following measures.
Change the location and direction of any aerial.
Increase distance between camera and affected device.
Use a different socket away from the affected device.
Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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  • Page 1: Special Features

    Change the location and direction of any aerial. Increase distance between camera and affected device. Use a different socket away from the affected device. Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 2 MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. CompactFlash Digital camera 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch card (CF CARD) Video cable USB cable Camera strap Applications S/ W , User manual Product warranty Driver CD-ROM Accessories (optional) AC Adapter...
  • Page 3 THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC...
  • Page 4 THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Ready Advanced Getting to know your camera Getting to know your camera Safety note Safety note Identification of features Identification of features Product Exterior Product Exterior Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD panel indicator LCD panel indicator Ready Ready Connecting to Power Connecting to Power Using the batteries Using the batteries...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the image mark This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly.

  • Page 7: Safety Note

    Should any form of liquid enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or 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.
  • Page 8 It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center for information on the cost of cleaning your camera. Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Power Adapter.

  • Page 9: Identification Of Features

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (Front / Top / Side) Flash Mode dial Lamp Speaker Shutter button (page 39) Microphone Flash fading control sensor Mode dial(page 32) Viewfinder Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet Lens Tripod socket Battery chamber cover / Card cover...

  • Page 10: Product Exterior

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (Back) LCD monitor Power button(page 39) Zoom ( W ) / Thumbnail Autofocus button(page 41/page 63) indicator (Green) lamp Zoom (T) button (page 41/page 63) Viewfinder LCD button Flash indicator (page 39/page 65) (Red) lamp MENU button(page 39) Strap eyelet FOCUS/DELETE button...

  • Page 11: Viewfinder

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (side) DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) USB connection terminal Video connection terminal Viewfinder Close range picture area mark Optimum picture area within 0.8m ~ 1.5m Picture area frame Optimum picture area over 1.5m Autofocus frame...

  • Page 12: Identification Of Features

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. [ Horizontal shot ] [ Vertical shot ] Note As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting picture when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Shot mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order : Picture & Status Picture only LCD Off. Picture &...
  • Page 14 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Exposure compensation page 55 Zoom / Digital Zoom page 41 9999 Number of available shots remaining Picture size / Continuous shot page 49/53 Picture quality page 50 Sharpness page 51 page 57 2001/01/01 12:00:00 Date / Time Sound recording page 46 Play mode...

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Menu Indicator

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below. STILL PICTURE mode STILL PICTURE SIZE : select picture size(page 49) SIZE 2048X1536 QUALITY : select picture quality (page 50) QUALITY SUPER FINE SHARPNESS : select picture sharpness (page 51)
  • Page 16 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES MOVIE CLIP mode MOVIE CLIP EXPOSURE : select E.V. (page 55) EXPOSURE +0.0 EV ISO : select ISO (page 57) AUTO W.BALANCE : select White Balance (page 58) W. BALANCE AUTO EFFECT : add effect to picture. (page 52) EFFECT NORMAL EXIT : MENU...
  • Page 17 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES SET UP mode SETUP FORMAT : format CF CARD (page 79) FORMAT FILE NAME : input file name (page 80) FILE NAME SERIES POWER OFF : set up auto power off (page 82) POWER OFF 10 MIN LANGUAGE : select language (page 83) LANGUAGE ENGLISH...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Power

    PREPARATION Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V / 1.5A). Using the batteries Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 19: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    PREPARATION Using the AC power adapter If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Cf Card

    CF CARD. Wear and tear on the card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. If you open the card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off...
  • Page 21 PREPARATION Reference Using a 16MB CF CARD, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance) Recorded picture size Recorded picture quality Number of shots Super Fine 2048 x 1536 Fine (Large) Normal Super Fine...

  • Page 22: Instructions On How To Use The Cf Card

    It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. Important information on the use of the CF CARD If you switch off this camera while it is reading, initializing or playing, the information on the CF CARD may be corrupted.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Date And Time

    PREPARATION Selecting the date and time You can record the date and time with the picture data in the CF CARD when you take a picture. You will need to check and select the correct Date / Time when : The camera is used for the first time.
  • Page 24 CAMERA WORKING MODE Camera working mode You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 6 working modes. These are listed below STILL PICTURE mode ( This mode is used for macro shots between 0.2m ~ 0.8m, normal pictures from 0.8 ~ infinity and taking a moving subject continuously.
  • Page 25 TAKING PHOTOS Now let's take a picture To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( ). Select the desired mode (Still picture / Night picture/ Movie clip) according to the picture range or subject by using the mode dial ( ) on the top of the camera. Macro and Continuous shooting are available in STILL PICTURE mode.

  • Page 26: Taking Photos

    TAKING PHOTOS Note Select Macro shot mode when the subject is between 0.2m ~ 0.8m from the camera. Refer to page 40 for information on Macro shooting. If you do not select the correct shot mode appropriate to the distance from the subject to the camera, you will not be able to obtain a clear shot of the subject.
  • Page 27 TAKING PHOTOS Reference There are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder. If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the green LED will light up and you can take a picture. If the red lamp lights up, the flash can fire.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Shooting Function

    SETTING UP SHOOTING FUNCTION Movie clip shot In a movie clip shot, sound is recorded at the same time. The mode dial is rotated to MOVIE CLIP mode, the LCD monitor will be displayed as shown below. Available recording time. (e.g.
  • Page 29 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Use the camera button to set up the desired shooting function Still picture, Night picture and Movie clip can be set up using the camera button. POWER button - Used for turning the camera power on / off. - The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity.
  • Page 30 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD button - Pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. Picture & Status picture LCD Off MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 31 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION FOCUS button Used for macro shots (0.2M ~ 0.8M). In dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occours, press the FOCUS button and you can select fixed focus manually. 1.Turn the camera power on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to the shot mode (Still picture, Night picture, Movie clip).
  • Page 32 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ZOOM (W/T) button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out (Still picture, Night picture, Movie clip). This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 2 X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 6 X.
  • Page 33 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference Take care not to touch the lens during the zoom operation as this may cause damage. Pictures taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place (the green viewfinder LED will indicate when the operation is complete).
  • Page 34 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Flash mode indicator Auto flash : If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash and Red eye reduction : If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
  • Page 35 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the button operates as the SELF TIMER button.
  • Page 36 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION MIC / UP button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursor shift to up, or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the button operates as the MIC (sound recording) button.
  • Page 37 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION METERING / Down button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursor shift to down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the button operates as the METERING button.
  • Page 38 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Shooting functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the shot mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected (Still picture, Night picture, Movie clip STILL PICTURE mode...
  • Page 39 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SIZE In STILL PICTURE and NIGHT PICTURE mode, you can select the picture size. A large picture uses more memory, so increasing picture size will reduce the total number of shots you can store on a CF CARD. The picture sizes are listed below. 2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1024x768,...
  • Page 40 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION QUALITY In STILL PICTURE, NIGHT PICTURE modes, you can select the picture data compression rate. The higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final picture will be. However, the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of pictures you can store on the CF CARD. SUPER FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
  • Page 41 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHARPNESS In the STILL PICTURE mode, you can select picture sharpness. Select the desired SHARPNESS (SOFT/ NORMAL/ HARD) depending on the subject matter. 1.Turn the camera power on. STILL PICTURE 2.Rotate the mode dial to STILL PICTURE mode. 3.Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
  • Page 42 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION EFFECT Using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your pictures. In STILL PICTURE or MOVIE CLIP mode, select the desired [EFFECT] sub menu. 1.Turn the camera on. STILL PICTURE 2.Rotate the mode dial to STILL PICTURE mode or MOVIE CLIP...
  • Page 43 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHOOTING This allows continuous shooting. In this mode, you can take moving subjects continuously. Once a continuous shooting sequence has been completed, the camera resets to single shooting mode. 1.Turn the camera on. STILL PICTURE 2.Rotate the mode dial to STILL PICTURE mode.
  • Page 44 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Selecting the number of continuous shots CONTINUOUS SHOT Select the desired number by pressing the UP ( DOWN ( ) buttons. # OF SHOTS Press the OK button. CANCEL : SET : OK 10. Press the MENU button to cancel menu display. Reference When [CONTINUOUS] is selected, the flash will automatically be cancelled.
  • Page 45 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION EXPOSURE This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using [EXPOSURE] sub menu. This function can be used in STILL PICTURE and MOVIE CLIP mode.
  • Page 46 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION 7.Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) buttons. The camera calculates the exposure value automatically. The default setting is 0.0 EV. 8.After selecting the desired sub menu, press the OK button to confirm the setting. 9.Press the MENU button to cancel menu display.
  • Page 47 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION You can select the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. Raising the ISO sensitivity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take a picture. However, the higher the ISO value is, the grainier the picture will be. The setting will remain until the power is turned off.
  • Page 48 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION W.BALANCE Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your pictures. The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. The setting remains until the power is turned off. 1.Turn the camera power on.
  • Page 49 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SCENE In NIGHT PICTURE mode, Select the desired SCENE mode. - [PORTRAIT] mode : This is used for both portrait and landscape shots.( - [LANDSCAPE] mode : This is used for landscape shots.( 1.Turn the camera on. NIGHT PICTURE 2.Rotate the mode dial to the NIGHT PICTURE mode.

  • Page 50: Starting Play Mode

    PLAY MODE Starting Play Mode - Turn the camera on and select ( ) on the mode dial. The camera can now play back the pictures stored on the CF CARD. Sound can also be added to pictures in this mode. - You can setup the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor.
  • Page 51 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function by using the camera button The PLAY mode can be set using the camera button. THUMBNAIL / ZOOM W button You can view up to 9 pictures at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. 1.Turn the camera on.
  • Page 52 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS ZOOM W / ZOOM T button When viewing a single picture in PLAY mode, use the zoom T button to enlarge the selected picture. 1.Turn the camera on. X2.5 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode. 3.Select the desired picture.
  • Page 53 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS LCD button Pressing the LCD button will change the display as follows. You can view picture information(Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO sensitivity) in <Picture with additional information> mode (e.g.) TV : 1/250 SEC Shutter speed AV : F2.8 Aperture value <...
  • Page 54 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS DELETE button This deletes picture stored on the CF CARD. 1.Turn the camera power on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode. 3.Press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) buttons to select picture that you wish to delete. 4.When you press the DELETE button, a message will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 55 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS MIC / UP button When the LCD monitor is turned on, pressing the button will either cause the cursor to move up or change a selected sub menu. When the LCD monitor is not turned on, pressing the button will allow a sound recording to be added to a stored still picture.
  • Page 56 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS 1.Turn the camera power on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) buttons to select a sound recorded still picture or a movie clip. Or, select slide show. 4.Press PLAY &...

  • Page 57: Setting Up Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor SLIDE SHOW Pictures can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1.Turn the camera power on. PLAY 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD SLIDE SHOW PROTECT monitor.
  • Page 58 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS PROTECT This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases pictures that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). 1.Turn the camera on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 4.Press the DOWN button( ) and select [PROTECT].
  • Page 59 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS 6.Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) buttons. - ONE PICTURE : This protects a single picture. - ALL PICTURES : This protects all the pictures on the CF CARD. 7.Press the OK button and the PROTECT setting display will show on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 60 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS DELETE ALL This enables you to clear all unprotected pictures from the CF CARD. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected pictures. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. 1.Turn the camera on. PLAY 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD...
  • Page 61 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS FORMAT This is used to format the CF CARD. all pictures INCLUDING protected pictures will be deleted. 1. Turn the camera on. PLAY 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD SLIDE SHOW PROTECT monitor.
  • Page 62 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF stores printing information onto the CF CARD, enabling you to have pictures printed directly from the CF CARD. Pictures can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not adjusted to Movie clip.
  • Page 63 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS INDEX This function will specify the number of copies (except for movie clips) for index print. 1.Turn the camera on. PLAY[DPOF] 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display [PLAY 1/2] menu on the STANDARD LCD monitor.
  • Page 64 SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS CANCEL This is used for canceling STANDARD or INDEX DPOF function. 1.Turn the camera on. PLAY[DPOF] 2.Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( 3.Press the MENU button to display [PLAY 1/2] menu on the LCD STANDARD monitor.

  • Page 65: Set Up Mode

    SET UP MODE Starting Set up mode - Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. FORMAT This is used for formatting the CF CARD. Refet to page 73 regarding formatting. 1.Turn the camera on.

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Camera System

    SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM 1.Turn the camera on. SETUP 2.Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode( 3.A menu will display on the LCD monitor. FORMAT RESET FILE NAME 4.Press the DOWN button ( ) and select [FILE NAME]. SERIES POWER OFF 5.Shift the cursor to the [FILE NAME] sub menu by pressing...
  • Page 67 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM POWER OFF - This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. - You can set the power to switch off at any time between one and ten minutes from the last operation. - Setting this function to OFF means that the camera will not switch off automatically.
  • Page 68 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM DATE SETUP This alters the time and date stored with the pictures. Range: 2001 ~ 2050 year (leap years and months are corrected automatically). The default is 2001/01/01 12:00. 1.Turn the camera on. SETUP 2.Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode( 3.[SETUP 1/3] menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 69 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still pictures. There are 3 types of IMPRINT. - OFF: IMPRINT function is cancelled. - DATE: The date is included in the still picture. - DATE & TIME: The date and time is included in the still picture. This function is not available in continuous shot and movie clip.
  • Page 70 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM Recorded date and time will be imprinted in the bottom right hand corner of the picture. < Date imprinting > < Date and Time imprinting > Reference Date will be imprinted as DATE TYPE setting. TIME is imprinted in the following way: [hour / minute / second]. Hours are shown using the 24 hour clock.
  • Page 71 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM DATE TYPE You can select date type that is imprinted on the picture. - YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day - DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year - MM/DD/YYYY :month/ day /year 1.Turn the camera on. SETUP 2.Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode( 3.[ SETUP 1/3] menu will show on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 72 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM USER SET User can save the sub menu, that is returned to default when the camera power is off, as user preferences. Only marked sub menu in the [TABLE 1] can be applied to USER SET function. 1.Turn the camera on.
  • Page 73 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM < TABLE 1 > List of menu and sub menu - Remarks : Default x : There is no associated menu : The setting is maintained even if the camera power is off. : The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off. : The setting is returned to default after the function has been completed.
  • Page 74 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM SELF TIMER C.W.A METERING Center Auto WHITE Daylight BALANCE Fluorescent Tungsten Portrait SCENE Landscape Slide Show setup One picture Protect All pictures Delete All Format Standard Index DPOF cancel DPOF Review Series File Name Reset Auto Power off ENGLISH LANGUAGE Date setup...
  • Page 75 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM SOUND A beep will sound when you press the camera button. 1.Turn the camera on. SETUP 2.Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode( 3.[SETUP 1/3] menu will display on the LCD monitor. SOUND 4.Select [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the LEFT ( RIGHT ( ) buttons.
  • Page 76 SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM MOVIE Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of machine (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. Select the correct movie standard for the outer monitor.
  • Page 77 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Connecting to an external monitor In STILL PICTURE or PLAY mode, you can view the stored pictures or movie clips connecting the camera to an external monitor via the movie cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.
  • Page 78 PC MODE Functions of PC mode Downloading stored pictures Once you have downloaded pictures to your PC, they can be edited and printed. (1) Rotate the mode dial to PC mode, and turn the camera on. (2) Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. (3) On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk].

  • Page 79: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Caution! Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera. The following should be avoided : Severe changes in temperature and humidity.

  • Page 80: Card

    IMPORTANT NOTE If 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 CF CARD if the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interferance, it will turn itself off to protect the CF CARD.

  • Page 81: Warning Indicator

    IMPORTANT NOTE Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display : Warning message Reason for message Remedy No CF CARD. Insert a CF CARD. The camera cannot Remove and re-insert the CF NO CARD ! recognize the CF CARD.

  • Page 82: Before Contacting Service Center

    BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom Cause Remedy Batteries need replacing. Insert fresh batteries. The camera will not AC Power Adapter is not Connect AC Power Adapter. switch on. connected. The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh batteries. Camera is turned off Press power switch to The camera powers...
  • Page 83 BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom Cause Remedy If the subject is closer than The pictures are The focus mode is not 0.8m, select macro shot mode. unclear. correct. Use Fixed focus when you cannot use auto focus mode. The flash does not FLASH OFF or MACRO Dis-engage FLASH OFF...
  • Page 84 BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTER Symptom Cause Remedy Pictures are not The lens or LCD monitor is Clean the lens or LCD monitor (refer very clear. smudged or dirty. to lens cleaning section page 91) DATE/TIME is not Pictures taken without date Select the imprinting displayed on the imprinting setting.
  • Page 85 SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Type 1/1.8” CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Mega pixels Lens Focal Length f = 7.0 ~ 21.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 34 ~ 102mm) F No. F2.6 ~ F4.5 Digital Zoom Still Picture mode : 1.5X, 2X Play mode : Small 1.5X, Medium 1.5X ~ 3X (0.5X steps), Large &...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Medium : Super fine 38, Fine 75, Normal 110 Small : Super fine 163, Fine 269, Normal 377 Photo : Super fine 10, Fine 22, Normal 32 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Picture Play...

  • Page 87: Software Manual

    SOFTWARE MANUAL Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before using Software Notes The attached software is a camera driver and picture editing software tool for Windows. Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced.

  • Page 88: How To Set Up The Software For Windows

    2.Image Viewer : Digimax Viewer 3.Application : MGI PhotoSuite SE : picture editing program. Refer to page 111. 4.Internet link : You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean Reference Check the system requirements ( 00 page ) before setting up the driver.

  • Page 89: Setting Up Usb Driver For Windows

    SETTING UP USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS How to set up the software for Windows To use this camera with a PC, first install the Camera Driver. After this has been done, the stored pictures in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by a picture editing program.
  • Page 90 2. Refer to FAQ to check for a possible solution to the problem. If your PC’s central processing unit is VIA Chip (This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera webpage. http://www.samsungcamera.com...
  • Page 91 Setting up Digimax Viewer Setting up Digimax Viewer Click [Digimax Viewer] on the Autorun window . Install window will display as shown alongside. Click [Next]. The Software License Agreement window will display. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next step.
  • Page 92 Setting up Digimax Viewer Setting up Digimax Viewer Select Program folder and click [Next]. Setup status window will display. Install is completed. If you wish to open this program automatically whenever the camera connects to PC, click [I would like to launch Digimax Viewer] Checkbox.
  • Page 93 SET UP THE EDITING SOFTWARE Setting up the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE icon on autorun frame. Select language. A Welcome window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to move to the next step. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed.
  • Page 94 SET UP THE EDITING SOFTWARE Select set up type. Full : the program will be installed with all the options. Custom : you can choose what you would like to install. Start Copying Files window will display. Click [Next > ] to start installation. The MGI Registration window will be displayed before completing installation.
  • Page 95 SET UP THE EDITING SOFTWARE Installation is completed. You have to check [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and restart your computer. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside.
  • Page 96 CONNECTING THE CAMERA Connecting USB cable to the Camera for Windows To download pictures, you will need Windows 98 or later and a USB port on your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connection terminal of the camera.
  • Page 97 REMOVABLE DISK Note Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off. We recommend that you should copy the pictures to the PC to view them. Opening pictures 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...
  • Page 98 REMOVABLE DISK Reference When a downloaded movie won't play back, follow the procedure below. [ solution 1 ] Install JPEG_Decoder. 1. Insert Application CD in CD-ROM Drive. 2. Open [Windows Explorer] and double click JPEG_Decorder folder in CD-ROM Drive folder. 3.

  • Page 99: Digimax Viewer

    Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will then open. The stored pictures will display as thumbnail picture.
  • Page 100 HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.
  • Page 101 HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite An introduction to the Welcome screen 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. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums.
  • Page 102 EDITING SOFTWARE Introduciton to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums.

  • Page 103: Get Images

    EDITING SOFTWARE images : Get images To obtain images from the computer 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. The Open file selector is displayed.
  • Page 104 HOW TO USE EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE When you obtain images from the digital camera. Note When you connect a PC to the Camera, use the following sequence : 1. Turn the Mode dial to PC mode. 2. Turn the power on. 3.
  • Page 105 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Select [Digital camera( :)] and select folder. Then select image and click [ Open ]. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Reference When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available.
  • Page 106 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Acquiring images from an Album. To acquire images, click the the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
  • Page 107 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] step Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu.
  • Page 108 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE COMPOSE Add Text , Compound Images etc.. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collage : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options.
  • Page 109 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] step Choose a photo album to view or edit Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar.
  • Page 110 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Creating an Album To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album..] in Choose a photo album to view or edit. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..].
  • Page 111 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SHARE Saving images Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] step 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.
  • Page 112 EDITING SOFTWARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PRINT Printing images You can print images. Menu of [PRINT] step 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.

  • Page 113: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows

    REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS Removing USB Driver (Win 98) Click [Add/Remove programs] in Controller. After selecting [Samsung Digimax 350SE Camera], click [Add/Remove] and the following window will display. Click [YES] and USB Driver will be removed automatically.
  • Page 114 If you are a Windows 2000/ME/XP user, follow the procedure below to remove the USB Driver. 1. Connect the PC to the camera (PC mode, power on) 2. As mentioned above, remove [ Samsung Digimax 350SE Camera ] in [ Add/Remove programs ] 3. Click [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
  • Page 115 CONNECTING THE CAMERA Connecting Macintosh USB port for mac The USB port has to be in the Macintosh or keyboard. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Macintosh. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera Set the mode dial ( Switch the camera on.
  • Page 116 HOW TO INSTALL AND USE THE USB DRIVER FOR MAC Setting up USB Driver for MAC USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support the camera driver. Check MAC OS This camera is available in MAC OS 9.X or later. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on in PC mode.
  • Page 117 About USB 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. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [case 2] The mode dial is not set to PC mode.
  • Page 118 About USB [case 7] There is an unexpected error during file transfer. Turn the camera power off and on again. Then transfer the file again. [case 8] How do I know my computer supports USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check OS version.

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