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Samsung DIGIMAX 300 User Manual

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 300,
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 300, 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 camera to a PC, via the USB Set up the cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. camera driver Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.76) Take a picture (p.30~44) Take a picture...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents READY Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution This digital camera can be used for Special features An FCC warning Manufacturer's contents Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) Product Exterior (Back) Camera status LED...
  • Page 4 Contents ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT button UP button DOWN button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Image deletion Slide show Protect # of prints SETUP Starting the SETUP mode Beep Power off Date imprint Date type Date setup Quick view Language Reset...

  • Page 5: 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. 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.

  • Page 6: Danger

    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 7: Caution

    Caution 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 8: 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. (p.57) Taking a picture. (p.30~44) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (p.67~68) Editing images on a PC. (p.90)
  • Page 9 This digital camera can be used for Recording a movie clip. (refer to p. 30) Creation of a digital photo album. Inserting images directly into any electronic document. You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Manufacturer's Contents

    Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. 2 AA Alkaline Digital Camera Pouch Batteries Applications S/W . USB cable Camera strap Driver CD-ROM User manual Product warranty AC adapter...

  • Page 12: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) Shutter button Mode dial Self-timer lamp Lens Tripod socket Battery chamber / Card cover Focus lever Viewfinder Flash USB connection terminal DC input connection point Card slot Battery chamber...

  • Page 13: Product Exterior (Back)

    Identification of features Product Exterior (Back) Viewfinder Camera status LED LCD monitor THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button Camera status LED Camera status LED SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button 4-function button Power switch MENU button Strap eyelet 4-function button LCD button...
  • Page 14 Identification of features Camera status LED Color Status Blinking and off Green Blinking slowly Blinking fast INFORMATION Self-timer lamp Color Status Blinking Blinking 1 time Beep Beep sound Power beep Normal beep (a short beep) Error beep (long beep twice and short beep twice) Self-timer beep - To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu.

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Recording mode Description Recording mode Battery Camera shake warning Flash Self-timer Focus mode White balance Exposure compensation Digital zoom Number of available shots remaining (Still image) Available recording time (Movie clip) Image size Quality SD memory card indicator...
  • Page 16 LCD monitor indicator Play mode Still image & Full Status Description Battery Protect 4-Direction icons Print set indicator Digital zoom Stored image number SD memory card indicator Movie clip indicator Movie clip & Full Status Icons L : X5, M : X3, S/I : X2 100-0006 Page p.24...

  • Page 17: Camera Mode Definition

    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. STILL IMAGE mode ( This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes.

  • Page 18: Selecting Camera Mode And Menu

    Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing the MENU button as below. STILL IMAGE mode Power on Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial Pressing the MENU button PLAY mode...

  • Page 19: Lcd Monitor Menu Indicator

    LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. Camera mode Main menu STILL IMAGE ( IMAGE SIZE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE marked sub menu is the default setting. Sub menu 2048x1536* (p.40) 1600x1200 1024x768 640x480 SUPER FINE (p.41) FINE* NORMAL...
  • Page 20 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode Main menu PLAY ( DELETE SLIDE SHOW PROTECT # OF PRINTS MOVIE CLIP ( TIME Sub menu DELETE IMAGE DELETE ALL FORMAT 1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC LOCK (p.56) UNLOCK* 0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 SEC* (p.44) 20 SEC...
  • Page 21 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode Main menu SETUP( ) 1/2 BEEP POWER OFF DATE IMPRINT DATE TYPE Sub menu (p.58) CANCEL, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10MIN (p.60) (p.61) YYYY/ MM/ DD* MM/ DD/ YYYY DD/ MM/ YYYY (p.59)
  • Page 22 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode Main menu SETUP( ) 2/2 DATE SETUP QUICK VIEW LANGUAGE RESET INFORMATION There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in the PC mode. Sub menu 2003/01/01~2099/12/31 (p.63) 1 SEC*...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Power

    You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). 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...

  • Page 24: Using The Batteries

    Connecting to Power Using the batteries 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. Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 25: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) 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 26: Inserting The Sd Memory Card

    Inserting the SD memory card 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 SD memory card([CARD] stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more images and movie clips.

  • Page 27: Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Removing the SD memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. 2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover. NOTICE Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the CARD.

  • Page 28: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    - 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.
  • Page 29 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If there is no card, the SD memory card indicator will not be displayed in the LCD monitor. If there is insufficient memory available: - If you press the shutter button for the shot, the following message is displayed and the camera will not operate.

  • Page 30: Starting 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. Recording a still image 1.
  • Page 31 Starting Recording Mode NOTICE Even though you can select any movie clip recording time in the MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the available recording time will be determined by available memory capacity. Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 32: Using The Camera Button To Adjust

    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. The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity.

  • Page 33: Menu Button

    Using the camera button to adjust the camera 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 34: Focus Switch

    Focus switch Before taking an image, you have to check that the Focus switch 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.

  • Page 35: 4-Function Button

    4-function button Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY UP( ) button DOWN( ) button LEFT( ) button [ 4-function button ] RIGHT( ) button SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for confirming data that is changed by using buttons.

  • Page 36: Thumbnail/ Left Button

    4-function button INFORMATION Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom. THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button In RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode, there are no functions in the LEFT( ) button.

  • Page 37: Flash / Down Button

    4-function button INFORMATION The default is OFF. The self-timer LED lamp(red) will blink for 10 seconds after the SELF-TIMER button has been pressed. - For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5 second intervals. The remaining time to take an image will be shown on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 38 4-function button Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off 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 8 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.

  • Page 39: The Camera

    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 40: Image Size

    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. 2048X1536 Selecting the image size 1.

  • Page 41: Image Quality

    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.

  • Page 42: White Balance

    White Balance Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images. The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. The changed white balance value is maintained until the camera power is off. There are 5 white balance menus : AUTO/ DAYLIGHT/ SUNSET/ FLUORESCENT Selecting the white balance 1.

  • Page 43: Exposure

    Exposure 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. If you decrease the exposure value, the image will be darker.

  • Page 44: Movie Clip Recording Time

    Movie clip recording time This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode You can select the movie clip recording time. Selecting the exposure value 1. Rotate the mode dial to the MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 45: Starting The Play Mode

    Starting the 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 in the memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. Playing back a still image 1.

  • Page 46: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Starting the 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 UP( ) / DOWN( ) button. If you select a movie clip file, the movie clip indicator( displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Play Back Function By Using The Camera Button

    Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. LCD button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below. Pressing the LCD button image &...

  • Page 48: 4-Function Button

    4-function button Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY UP( ) button DOWN( ) button LEFT( ) button RIGHT( ) button PLAY mode Makes the menu cursor move up Selects a previous image(Normal or thumbnail display) Increase Digital Zoom Magnification (when it is selected) Moves to the upper part of the image(Digital zoom) Makes the menu cursor move down Selects the next image(Normal or thumbnail display)

  • Page 49: Thumbnail/Left Button

    4-function button THUMBNAIL/LEFT( ) button You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the following. - Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display - Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of the image Thumbnail display 1.

  • Page 50: Zoom/Set/ Right( ) Button

    4-function button ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the SET button activates the following.

  • Page 51: Up Button

    4-function button NOTICE The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. Maximum Digital enlargement rate : L(5X), M(3X), S/I(2X) UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button makes the menu cursor move up.

  • Page 52: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor The 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. Image deletion Deleting an image An unprotected image can be deleted in this menu.

  • Page 53: Delete All

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Delete all This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. 1.
  • Page 54 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Format Internal memory format : Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory. SD memory card format : Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card. All the files in the memory are deleted by the [FORMAT] function.

  • Page 55: Slide Show

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations. You can select the slide show play back time( between 1 and 9 sec) 1.

  • Page 56: Protect

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Protect This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button.

  • Page 57: Of Prints

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor # of prints This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card. 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 58: Setup

    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. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2.

  • Page 59: Power Off

    Starting the 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( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from the last operation.

  • Page 60: Date Imprint

    Starting the SETUP mode Date imprint There is an option to include DATE on still images. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE IMPRINT].

  • Page 61: Date Type

    Starting the SETUP mode Date type You can select the date type that is to be imprinted on the image. - YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day - MM/DD/YYYY : month/ day /year - DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2.

  • Page 62: Date Setup

    Starting the SETUP mode Date setup You can change the imprinted date/time 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. To shift menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 4.

  • Page 63: Quick View

    Starting the SETUP mode Quick view You can briefly review the last image captured. You can select the review time from a choice of CANCEL/ 1/ 2/ 3 SEC. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3.

  • Page 64: Language

    Starting the 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. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2.

  • Page 65: Reset

    Starting the SETUP mode Reset This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button.

  • Page 66: Starting The Pc Mode

    Starting the PC mode If you insert the USB cable into 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 menu available when the PC mode is selected.

  • Page 67: Downloading Stored Images

    Starting 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. 2. On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM The image files will then be displayed.

  • Page 68: Starting Pc Mode

    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 camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.

  • Page 69: Important Notes

    Important notes 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 70: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator There is insufficient memory CARD FULL ! capacity to take an image. Protected images can’t be PROTECT deleted. CARD LOCKED! The SD memory card is locked There are no images stored on the internal memory or the NO IMAGE!

  • Page 71: Before Contacting A Sevice Center

    Before contacting a sevice center Please check the following Symptom There is low battery capacity The camera doesn’t An AC Power Adapter is not switch on connected The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off The camera powers automatically due to the Auto down whilst in use power function The Adapter plug is not...
  • Page 72 Before contacting a sevice center Symptom The camera buttons Camera malfunction do not operate The card error Incorrect card format Color of image WHITE BALANCE setting is different to original incorrect scene Images are too Exposure is excessive bright The play back display The lens or LCD monitor is is not very clear smudged or dirty...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    M : Super fine 22, Fine 46, Normal 64 S : Super fine 46, Fine 97, Normal 139 I : Super fine 121, Fine 244, Normal 488 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 74: Software

    Included : 2 x Alkaline Battery Optional : 2x Ni-MH batteries/ AC adapter * Included battery may vary depending on sales region. 94x66x40mm / 3.7x2.6x1.6in Approx. 140g / 4.9oz (without batteries and card) Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0~10.2) MGI PhotoSuite, Digimax Viewer Digimax 300...

  • Page 75: About The Software

    We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use. 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 76: Setting Up The Application Software

    Setting up the application software You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click [Storage Driver] menu on the Autorun frame. 2. A [Welcome] window will open. Click the [Next >] button.
  • Page 77 Setting up the application software 3. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation will be started. 4. The [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click [Next >] button. 5. The Software License Agreement window will display.
  • Page 78 Setting up the application software 6. Select a destination folder and click [Next >]. 7. Select the Program folder and click [Next >]. 8. Installation is completed. Click [OK] button and the [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation will be started. 9.
  • Page 79 Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at the step 9, the MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation will be cancelled and a window for installing DirectX 8.1 will be displayed. 10. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to move to the next step.
  • Page 80 Setting up the application software 14. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. INFORMATION According to your operating system, the window as shown alongside may be displayed. Should this be the case, click the [NO] button. 15.
  • Page 81 Setting up the application software INFORMATION You must restart your computer after the installation, or your computer can t recognize the camera as a Removable disk. If you have ever installed the DirectX program in your computer, the following windows will open.
  • Page 82 2. Refer to FAQ (p.98) 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 83: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Samsung Digimax 300] and click [Add/Remove] button. 4. To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button. 5. Press [OK] button.

  • Page 84: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.76) 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 85 Select the [Samsung USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [Stop] button. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [Samsung D-300 USB Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open.

  • Page 86: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver.

  • Page 87: 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 88: An Introduction To The Welcome Screen

    MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open. An introduction to the Welcome screen Programs Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module.

  • Page 89: Introduction To Navigation Bar

    MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 90: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. 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.
  • Page 91 [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. 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.

  • Page 92: Prepare

    MGI PhotoSuite III 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. Refer to page 95 for more information about creating an Album.

  • Page 93: Compose

    MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 94: Organize

    MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 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 95 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 96 Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. 3. A [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add.

  • Page 97: Share

    MGI PhotoSuite III SE Share Saving or sharing images. 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.

  • Page 98: 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. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly.
  • Page 99 [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].
  • Page 100 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- GU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462- 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, NJ07094, U.S.A.

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