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Samsung DIGIMAX 240 User Manual

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 240, including taking
images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software.
Please read this manual before using your new camera.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 240, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this Set up camera, you have to set up the camera driver. the camera driver Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.

  • Page 3: Special Features

    Change the location and direction of any aerial. Increase distance between the 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Ready Getting to know your camera Safety note This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer s contents Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) Product Exterior (Back) Viewfinder/ AF indicator lamp/ Flash indicator lamp LCD monitor indicator Camera mode definition MOVIE CLIP mode STILL IMAGE mode...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced MENU button THUMBNAIL / ZOOM W button ZOOM T button 5-function button UP button PLAY/STOP/DOWN button LEFT button RIGHT button OK button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL LCD BRIGHTNESS COPY TO CARD DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) SETUP mode...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the symbols 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 or a foreign object 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 Safety note Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories.
  • Page 9 Safety note Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+ / -).

  • Page 10: This Digital Camera Can Be Used For

    This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 75) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 86 ~ 88) Viewing images on TV (refer to page 83) Taking a picture.
  • Page 11 This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards...

  • Page 12: Manufacturer S Contents

    (SBP-3603) (3.3V) Rechargeable Battery charger battery Pouch Product warranty Applications S/W- SAMSUNG Ni-MH Battery Pack : SNB-2012 KIT Battery charger Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1103 KIT AC adapter(5V) Video cable USB cable SD memory card Driver CD-ROM 2 AA Ni-MH AC adapter(3.3V)

  • Page 13: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) Mode dial lamp Shutter button Mode dial Self-timer lamp Battery chamber cover/ Memory card cover USB connection terminal Video connection terminal Power switch Flash Viewfinder Lens DC input connection point Memory card slot Battery chamber...

  • Page 14: Product Exterior (Back)

    Identification of features Product Exterior (Back) MACRO/ DELETE button(p.62) LCD button (p.39) Autofocus indicator (Green) lamp Viewfinder Flash indicator(Red) lamp LCD monitor FLASH/ LEFT( ) button (p.43) OK button (p.47) PLAY/STOP/ DOWN( ) button (p.43) UP( ) button (p.43) SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT( ) button (p.46) 5-function button MENU button...

  • Page 15: Viewfinder/ Af Indicator Lamp/Flash Indicator Lamp

    Identification of features Viewfinder/ AF indicator lamp/ Flash indicator lamp Camera status lamp lamp Status AF/Flash lamp Blinking (Green) AF indicator lamp Illuminating (Green) Blinking (Red) Flash lamp Illuminating (Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Optimum picture area over 1.5m Flash indicator lamp(Red) Camera status System ready When the autofocus can t activate...
  • Page 16 Identification of features INFORMATION Self-timer lamp Color Status Blinking Blinking once Beep Beep sound Time Normal beep Once Error beep 3 times Self-timer beep Once - To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to "ON" in the setup mode menu. Mode dial lamp Color Status...

  • Page 17: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    Identification of features LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Recording mode Description Recording mode Battery Camera shake warning Flash Macro indicator Self-timer White balance Exposure compensation Digital zoom( Large image size) Number of available shots remaining(still image) Recording time (movie clip) Image size Image &...

  • Page 18: Battery

    Identification of features Description Quality Memory card indicator Time Date Play mode Still image & Full Status Description Battery Protect indicator DPOF indicator Digital zoom indicator Digital zoom magnification rate indicator Number of stored images Memory card indicator Movie clip indicator Icons p.50 p.30...

  • Page 19: Camera Mode Definition

    Identification of features Camera mode definition You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below MOVIE CLIP mode ( This mode is used for movie clips.

  • Page 20: Selecting Camera Mode And Menu

    Identification of features Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by pressing the MODE dial or MENU button as below. Power Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the MENU button...

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Menu Indicator

    Identification of features LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode Main menu MOVIE CLIP ( WHITE BALANCE LCD BRIGHTNESS Sub menu AUTO* (p.53) DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT...
  • Page 22 Identification of features Camera mode Main menu Sub menu STILL IMAGE 1/2 ( IMAGE SIZE 1600x1200* (p.49) 800x600 SUPER FINE (p.50) QUALITY FINE* NORMAL EXPOSURE -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps) (p.52) (p.54) WHITE BALANCE AUTO* DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT...
  • Page 23 Identification of features Camera mode Main menu STILL IMAGE 2/2 ( QUICK VIEW LCD BRIGHTNESS PLAY 1/2 ( SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL LCD BRIGHTNESS Sub menu (p.56) -5~0*~+5 (p.57) 1,3*,5,7,9 SEC (p.69) ONE IMAGE* UNLOCK* LOCK ALL IMAGES UNLOCK* LOCK (p.71) -5~0*~+5...
  • Page 24 Identification of features Camera mode Main menu PLAY 2/2 ( COPY TO CARD DPOF SETUP 1/3 ( BEEP FORMAT POWER OFF RESET Sub menu (p.73) # OF PRINTS (p.76) (p.77) 3MIN*/5MIN/10MIN/30MIN/CANCEL (p.79) (p.75) (p.78)
  • Page 25 Identification of features Camera mode Main menu SETUP 2/3 ( DATE IMPRINT DATE TYPE DATE SETUP VIDEO OUT Sub menu (p.80) ON * Y/M/D* (p.81) D/M/Y M/D/Y 2000/01/01~2058/12/31 (p.82) NTSC (p.83)
  • Page 26 Identification of features Camera mode Main menu Sub menu SETUP 3/3 ( LANGUAGE ENGLISH (p.85) FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO INFORMATION There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.

  • Page 27: Preparation

    Preparation Connecting to a Power source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline, Ni- MH, CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an AC(100V ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). Using the batteries 1.
  • Page 28 Preparation INFORMATION The date & time setting menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: Check the date & time. If the date & time are incorrect, change them before taking a picture. When the camera is used for the first time. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date.

  • Page 29: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    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. Contact your local dealer or the nearest authorized Samsung camera service center to buy the optional battery packs.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Memory Card

    Preparation Inserting the memory card The camera comes with 8MB 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.
  • Page 31 Preparation 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 memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the memory card, the data protection will be canceled. Check the switch position before taking an image.

  • Page 32: Removing The Memory Card

    Preparation Removing the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. 2. Open the memory card cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover.

  • Page 33: Memory Capacity

    CARD. Wear and tear on the CARD is not covered by the Samsung Warranty. The CARD is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

  • Page 34: Preserving The Memory Card Data

    - If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.

  • Page 35: Recording Mode

    Recording mode Starting Recording Mode If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD. If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal memory.

  • Page 36: Recording A Still Image

    Recording mode 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the shot by using the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. The movie clip icon will blink during the recording process.

  • Page 37: Camera Shake Warning

    Recording mode INFORMATION Under the following conditions, the date/time setting menu may be displayed. If the date/time is incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture. (p.82) - When you use this camera for the first time. - Whenever the AC adapter and batteries are removed. NOTICE Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

  • Page 38: Using The Camera Button To Adjust The Camera

    Recording mode Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. POWER switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera isn t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : Blinking ) automatically.

  • Page 39: Lcd Button

    Recording mode LCD button Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. - STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the LCD button Image & full information - MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the LCD button Image &...

  • Page 40: Menu Button

    Recording mode MENU button When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. MENU off A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode.

  • Page 41: Zoom (W/T) Button

    Recording mode ZOOM (W/T) button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out (STILL IMAGE mode) This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 2X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 6X. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper left of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: 5-Function Button

    Recording mode NOTICE The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. The digital zoom only applies to the LARGE(1600X1200) image size. An image that is taken by using the digital zoom is stored as an 800x600 image size. The digital zoom function doesn’t apply to a SMALL(800 X 600) image size.

  • Page 43: Up Button

    Recording mode UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP( ) button makes the menu cursor move up. DOWN( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button makes the menu cursor move down. FLASH( )/ LEFT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button makes the menu cursor move to the main menu.
  • Page 44 Recording mode Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off Definition If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red- eye reduction function.
  • Page 45 Recording mode NOTICE Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. Take photographs within the flash range.

  • Page 46: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Recording mode SELF-TIMER( )/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button makes the menu cursor move to sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button( in RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE) mode.

  • Page 47: Ok Button

    Recording mode 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 / / / MACRO( ) button Used for macro shots Selecting the Macro focus 1.

  • Page 48: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera

    Recording mode Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP) 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 IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP ).

  • Page 49: Image Size

    Recording mode IMAGE SIZE In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size. A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number of shots you can store on a memory. The image sizes are listed below. 1600X1200 Selecting the image size 1.

  • Page 50: Image Quality

    Recording mode IMAGE QUALITY In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image quality. (Data compression rate) The higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final image will be. However, the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on the memory. SUPER FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
  • Page 51 Recording mode NOTICE The image file is stored in *.jpg. This file format complies with DCF(Design rule for Camera File system) JPEG JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images without harmful influence to the original image.

  • Page 52: Ev Compensation

    Recording mode EV COMPENSATION This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value. If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter.

  • Page 53: White Balance

    Recording mode NOTICE Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps) This change to the exposure will remain until the camera is switched off. When the camera is turned on again, the exposure compensation setting returns to 0.0EV (discarding the exposure compensation).
  • Page 54 Recording mode 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [WHITE BALANCE]. 6. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub menu will display. 7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select the desired white balance sub menu. 8.

  • Page 55: Digital Zoom

    Recording mode DIGITAL ZOOM Using the Digital zoom 1. Select the maximum(3X) optical zoom by pressing the ZOOM T button. 2. Press the ZOOM T button and the digital zoom will be activated. A normal image INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process.

  • Page 56: Quick View

    Recording mode QUICK VIEW In STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the quick view menu. You can briefly review the last image captured. Selecting the quick view function 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3.

  • Page 57: Lcd Brightness

    Recording mode LCD BRIGHTNESS In STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode, you can select the LCD brightness. You may adjust the LCD brightness. Brightness range : -5 ~ 0 ~ +5 Selecting the LCD brightness 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the MOVIE CLIP/STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 58: Play Mode

    Play mode Starting Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by rotating the MODE dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on a memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. Playing back a still image 1.

  • Page 59: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a still image. 4. Select the movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) button. If you select a movie clip file, the movie clip indicator( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 60 Play mode NOTICE If there are no images stored on the internal memory or the memory card, a [NO IMAGE !] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Play Back Function By Using The Camera Button

    Play mode Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. Power switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera is not in operation during the specified time(about 60 SEC), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : illuminating) automatically.

  • Page 62: Delete Button

    Play mode DELETE button This deletes an image stored on the internal memory or memory card. Deleting an image A protected image can t be deleted. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3.

  • Page 63: Menu Button

    Play mode 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. menu off PLAY SLIDE SHOW Pressing the PROTECT MENU button DELETE ALL LCD BRIGHTNESS...

  • Page 64: Thumbnail / Zoom W Button

    Play mode THUMBNAIL / ZOOM W button You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. Thumbnail display 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3.

  • Page 65: Zoom T Button

    Play mode ZOOM T button When viewing a single image in PLAY mode, use the ZOOM T button to enlarge the selected image. Image enlargement 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select PLAY mode( ) by pressing the MODE button. 3.

  • Page 66: 5-Function Button

    Play mode 5-function button Explanation of the 5-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY UP( ) button DOWN( ) button LEFT( ) button RIGHT( ) button OK button PLAY mode Makes the menu cursor move up Moves upwards to select a previously stored image (Thumbnail display) Moves to the upper part of the image (Digital zoom) Makes the menu cursor move down Playing back/ Pause a movie clip and slide show...

  • Page 67: Up Button

    Play mode UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP( ) button makes the menu cursor move up. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP( ) button activates the following.

  • Page 68: Right Button

    Play mode RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT ( ) button makes the sub menu data change. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button activates the following.

  • Page 69: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Play mode Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.

  • Page 70: Protect

    Play mode PROTECT This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting images 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MODE button to select the PLAY mode( 3.

  • Page 71: Delete All

    Play mode NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. DELETE ALL Deleting all images This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. To delete the images or movie clips stored in the internal memory, remember not to insert the memory card in the camera.

  • Page 72: Lcd Brightness

    Play mode NOTICE Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. LCD BRIGHTNESS You may adjust the LCD brightness. Brightness range : -5 ~ 0 ~ +5 Selecting the LCD brightness 1.

  • Page 73: Copy To Card

    Play mode COPY TO CARD This enables you to copy image files to the CARD. Copying image files to the memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 4.
  • Page 74 Play mode INFORMATION If you select this menu and press the OK button without inserting the memory card, a [NO CARD !] message will display. If the memory card capacity is smaller than the internal memory, a [CARD FULL !] message will be displayed by rotating the mode dial to the RECORDING mode.

  • Page 75: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    Play mode DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not available for Movie clips.

  • Page 76: Setup Mode

    Setup mode Starting the SETUP mode Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. BEEP A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you can check the camera conditions. Selecting the beep sound 1.

  • Page 77: Format

    Setup mode Remove the memory card to format the internal memory. Insert the memory card to format the memory card. This is used for formatting the internal memory / SD memory card. All the files in the memory are deleted by [FORMAT] function. Formatting the memory 1.

  • Page 78: Power Off

    Setup mode 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 specified time( 3, 5, 10, 30MIN) from the last operation. If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate.

  • Page 79: Reset

    Setup mode RESET This menu allows you to reset the camera settings to the default. Selecting the default camera setting 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4.

  • Page 80: Date Imprint

    Setup mode DATE IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Selecting the date imprint function 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 5.

  • Page 81: Date Type

    Setup mode DATE TYPE You can select the date format that is imprinted on the image. - Y/M/D : year /month/ day - M/D/Y : month/ day /year - D/M/Y : day /month /year Selecting the date format 1. Turn the camera power on. 2.

  • Page 82: Date Setup

    Setup mode DATE SETUP You can change the imprinted date/time Changing the date/time 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 5.

  • Page 83: Video Out

    Setup mode VIDEO OUT The 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. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Selecting the video out type 1.

  • Page 84: Connecting To An External Monitor

    Setup mode Connecting to an external monitor In STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.

  • Page 85: Language

    Setup mode LANGUAGE There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. You can select English/ Korean/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Taiwanese/ Chinese. Selecting a language 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 86: Pc Mode

    PC mode Starting PC mode If you insert the USB cable to a 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. There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.

  • Page 87: Downloading Stored Images

    PC mode Downloading stored images Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. (p.86) 2. On your computer s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk 100SSCAM].
  • Page 88 PC mode 5. Click a folder that you want to paste the file. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from camera to your PC. - When the memory card is inserted, you can view the images are stored in the memory card. - When the memory card is not inserted, you can view the images are stored in the internal memory.

  • Page 89: 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 90 Important notes 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 the CARD, the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CARD. Maintenance Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to GENTLY clean the lens and LCD assemblies.

  • Page 91: Warning Indicator

    Important notes Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator A memory card is not inserted. NO CARD ! The camera can t recognize the memory card. There are no images stored on the internal NO IMAGE ! memory or the CARD.

  • Page 92: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom The camera There is low battery capacity doesn t switch on An AC Power Adapter is not connected The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically due The camera power is to the Auto power off function down whilst in use The Adapter plug is not connected...
  • Page 93 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom The camera buttons Camera malfunction do not operate The memory card Incorrect memory card format error Color of image different WHITE BALANCE setting is incorrect to original scene Images are too Exposure is excessive bright The play back display...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Image Size 1/3.2" CCD Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels Samsung SHD lens f=5.2 ~ 15.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 39 ~ 117mm) F 2.8 ~ F 4.8 Still Image mode : 2X (Large size only) Play mode : 2X 1.6"...

  • Page 95: Software

    Small : Super fine 30, Fine 45, Normal 60 These figures are measured by internal memory based. These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show / Movie Clip Digital output connector : USB DC power input connector : 3.3V...

  • Page 96: Software Manual

    Using a Hand-made PC or a PC 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).

  • Page 97: About Software

    A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD. But you can use the camera with Mac OS 8.6~10.2. Setting up the application program Access to the Samsung camera web-site. Closing the auto run frame...
  • Page 98 Application MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Image editing program Image editing program for downloaded images. For Windows only. Using MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.114~128) Internet link : You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean INFORMATION Check the system requirements (p.95) before setting up the driver.

  • Page 99: Setting Up The Application Software

    Software manual Setting up the application software 1. Click [Driver and Application] menu n the Autorun frame. 2. A [Welcome] window will open. Click the [Next>] button. 3. A [Start installation] window will open. Click the [Next>] button. INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at the step 2, the camera driver installation will be cancelled and a window for installing Digimax Viewer 1.0 will be displayed.
  • Page 100 Software manual 4. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation will be started. 5. The [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click [Next] button. 6. The Software License Agreement window will displayed. If you agree to it, click [Yes].
  • Page 101 Software manual 7. Select a destination folder and click [Next]. 8. Select the Program folder and click [Next]. 9. Installation is complete. Click [OK] button and the [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation will be started. NOTICE If you installed a secure program in your computer, the MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation can be delayed for about 10 ~ 20 seconds after clicking [OK] button at the step 9 or the installation can be cancelled.
  • Page 102 Software manual INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at the step 10, the MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation will be cancelled and a window for installing DirectX 8.1 will be displayed. Refer to camera user manual (p.114~128) for using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE. 11.
  • Page 103 Software manual 15. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. 16. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed. Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button. 17. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. 18.
  • Page 104 Software manual NOTICE You must restart your computer after the installation, or your computer can t recognize the camera as a Removable disk. INFORMATION If you have ever installed the DirectX program in your computer, the following windows will open. 19.
  • Page 105 Software manual 23. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver installation is successful. Now you can transfer image files from the camera to PC via the USB cable. INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open.
  • Page 106 2. Refer to FAQ (p.129~130) to check for a possible solution to the problem. 3. If your PC s central processing unit is VIA chip (This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page. (http://www.samsungcamera.com)

  • Page 107: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    Software manual Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].
  • Page 108 Software manual 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax 240 Mass Storage Driver] and click [Add/Remove] button. 4. A window will open. Click [Next>] button. 5. Uninstall is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click!]...

  • Page 109: Removable Disk

    Software manual Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.99~106) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [ Removable Disk ] under [My computer] or [ Windows Explorer]. 3.

  • Page 110: Removing The Removable Disk

    Software manual Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1.
  • Page 111 Software manual 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely.

  • Page 112: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Software manual Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support 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 8.6~10.2.

  • Page 113: Digimax Viewer

    If the Auto Launch option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer about further information. Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Select an image and press the right mouse button. A pop-up menu will open. Open : allows you to view a selected sequence of images, one at a time.

  • Page 114: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    Software manual MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.
  • Page 115 Software manual 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. Share Save your results to show to others.
  • Page 116 Software manual Introduction 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 117: Get

    Software manual 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.
  • Page 118 Software manual 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] 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.
  • Page 119 Software manual 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. NOTICE 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]...
  • Page 120 Software manual Acquiring images from an Album. 1. To acquire images, click 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. 2.

  • Page 121: Prepare

    Software manual PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] steps 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. Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied.

  • Page 122: Compose

    Software manual COMPOSE Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : 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 123: Organize

    Software manual ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album..

  • Page 124: Creating An Album

    Software manual 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. 2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.] 3.
  • Page 125 Software manual Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!]...
  • Page 126 Software manual 3. [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click [Add] button. [Click!] 4. Adding images is complete.

  • Page 127: Share

    Software manual SHARE 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. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show.

  • Page 128: Print

    Software manual PRINT You can print images. Menu for the [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 129: Faq

    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] USB Driver is not installed correctly.
  • Page 130 About USB [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check OS version. 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].
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