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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents POWER button READY Shutter button ZOOM W / T button System chart Voice recording / Voice memo / Identification of features UP button Front & Top Macro / Down button Back & Bottom Focus lock Bottom / 5-function button Flash / Left button Cradle(Optional) Self-timer / Right button...

  • Page 5: System Chart

    Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > User manual,...

  • Page 6: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Power button Speaker Strap eyelet Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone...

  • Page 7: Back & Bottom

    Identification of features Back & Bottom LCD monitor Tripod socket Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) E (Effects) button +/- button, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 5 function button USB / AV connection terminal Cradle connector...

  • Page 8: Bottom / 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button Flash / Left button Macro / Down button Play & Pause button Cradle (Optional) You can recharge your rechargeable battery (SBP-2524), transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle.

  • Page 9: Self-Timer Lamp

    Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second Blinking intervals before taking a picture For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25- second intervals.

  • Page 10: Battery

    Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.

  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.

  • Page 13: When Using The Camera For The First Time

    When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Battery Aperture Value / Shutter Speed F2.8, 1/30s Image quality / Frame rate Number of available shots remaining Icons Page Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) p.14~17...

  • Page 15: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 17: Night / Portrait / Children Mode

    Starting the recording mode Night / Portrait / Children mode Rotate the mode dial to select a desired mode. - Night mode : Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions - Portrait mode : To take a picture of a person - Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children [Night mode] [Portrait mode]...

  • Page 18: How To Use The Voice Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max : 1 hour) allows.

  • Page 19: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
  • Page 20 ZOOM W / T button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest from the camera.

  • Page 21: Voice Recording / Voice Memo / Up Button

    Voice recording( ) / Voice memo( ) / UP button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button.

  • Page 22: Focus Lock

    Macro( ) / Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto macro SCENE Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

  • Page 23: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ) button.

  • Page 24: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash Auto flash will operate automatically. Auto & If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash Red eye will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.

  • Page 25: Menu / Ok Button

    Self-timer ( ) / Right button Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: E (Effect) Button

    E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Still image mode : You can select the colour, outfocus, composite and frame menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabiliser menus. Available Effects, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable) This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes (Night, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework).

  • Page 27: Special Effect : Preset Focus Frames

    Special Effect : Preset focus frames You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. 1. Press the E button in any recording mode (except for MOVIE CLIP and AUTO mode).

  • Page 28: Special Effect : Composite Shooting

    Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Press the E button in any recording mode (except for MOVIE CLIP and AUTO mode). 2. Select the ( ) menu by pressing the Left / Right button.

  • Page 29: Special Effect : Photo Frame

    Special Effect : Composite shooting Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot 1. After taking the last shot , a cursor to select a frame will display. Press the Up / Down / Left / Right button to select the frame. 2.

  • Page 30: Movie Clip Frame Stabiliser

    Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode. 2. Press the Left / Right buttons to select the stabilizer menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
  • Page 31 + / - button ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( The ISO menu bar will appear as shown.

  • Page 32: Exposure Compensation

    + / - button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1.

  • Page 33: Using The Lcd Monitor To Set The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated.

  • Page 34: Size

    Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode Icon 3264X 3072X 2816X 2592X 2272X 2048X 1600X 1024X 640X 640X 320X 160X Size 2448 2304 2112 1944 1704 1536 1200 768 SIZE 3264X2448 3072X2304 2816X2112 2592X1944 2272X1704...

  • Page 35: Metering

    Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area.

  • Page 36: Sharpness

    Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. Sub menu Icon Description...

  • Page 37: Play

    Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.

  • Page 38: How To Capture The Movie Clip

    Starting play mode Movie clip capture function : capture still images from the movie clip. How to capture the movie clip Steps 1-3 are the same as those for playing back a movie clip. 4. Press the Play / Pause button while playing the movie clip.

  • Page 39: Playing Back A Recorded Voice

    Starting play mode Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded voice file and press the Play & Pause button ( ) to play back a recorded voice file.

  • Page 40: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.

  • Page 41: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size Maximum X12.8 X12.0 X11.0 X10.1 X8.9 enlargement rate Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1.

  • Page 42: Play & Pause / Down Button

    Play & Pause ( ) / Down button In Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows: - If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor.

  • Page 43: Delete Button

    Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Left / Right / Menu / Ok Button

    Left / Right / Menu / OK button LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
  • Page 45 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Right 90º Left 90º ROTATE 180º Horizontal Vertical Standard DPOF Index Size COPY TO CARD Full Basic INFORMATION OSD Off This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting Secondary menu Page printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable.

  • Page 46: Starting The Slide Show

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Type Quality CUSTOM Date File name Standard PRINT Index DPOF PRINT RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.

  • Page 47: Protecting Images

    Starting the slide show Configure slide show effects : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down button to select the type of effect.

  • Page 48: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.

  • Page 49: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 50: Dpof : Standard

    DPOF : Standard This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT / RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3.

  • Page 51: Dpof : Print Size

    DPOF : Print size You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

  • Page 52: On Screen Display Information

    On Screen Display information You can check shooting information about the displayed image. How to select the type of information you want to see 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [OSD INFORMATION] menu tab by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button.

  • Page 53: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    PictBridge : Picture Selection If you selected [Computer] in Step 4, when you connected the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Computer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward.

  • Page 54: Pictbridge : Printing

    PictBridge : Print Setting Custom Set : You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [CUSTOM SET] menu tab. 2.

  • Page 55: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : DPOF Printing DPOF Print : This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [DPOF PRINT] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 56: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Computer Printer AF Lamp Dark Normal Bright NTSC Video Out Quick View Off / 0.5, 1, 3 sec Reset Alkaline Battery type Ni-MH Menus are subject to change without prior notice. [ File name ] Secondary menu Page This function allows the user to select the file naming format.

  • Page 57: Auto Power Off

    Setup menu [ Auto power off ] This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Sub menus [Off] : The power off function will not operate. [1, 3, 5, 10 min] : The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time specified.

  • Page 58: Formatting A Memory

    Setup menu [ Formatting a memory ] This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. Sub menus [No] : The memory will not be formatted.

  • Page 59: Sound

    Setup menu [ Sound ] If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when buttons are pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. [Sound] sub menu : Off / Low / Medium / High [ Connecting an External Device (USB) ] You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable.

  • Page 60: Selecting Video Out Type

    Setup menu [ Selecting Video out type ] The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Connecting to an external monitor Using the USB cable with Cradle (Optional) : Connect the camera and the cradle.

  • Page 61: Initialisation

    Setup menu [ Initialisation ] All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Sub menus [No] : Settings will not be restored to their defaults. [Yes] : All settings will be restored to their defaults.

  • Page 62: Start Up Sound

    Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Start up sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] - If the start up image is set to [Off], the start up sound will not activate, even though you may have set these to on.
  • Page 63 In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again. Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.

  • Page 64: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Card Error! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert the memory card and format the memory card. (p.57) Card Locked! The memory card is locked SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card...
  • Page 65 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.57) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [Card Locked!] error message...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Before contacting a service centre No image on external monitor The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera Check the connection cables There are incorrect files in the memory card Insert a memory card that has correct files When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show Cable connection is incorrect Check the connection...

  • Page 67: Software

    - Capacity (20 MB) Super Fine Fine Normal * These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip...

  • Page 68: Software Notes

    You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera.

  • Page 69: Setting Up The Application Software

    After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1.
  • Page 70 Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.

  • Page 71: Starting Pc Mode

    Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
  • Page 72 Starting PC mode Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 73: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 98/98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1.

  • Page 74: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    1. Connect the camera to your PC and turn them on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the [Digimax S800] on the Add/Remove Programs Properties.
  • Page 75 Digimax Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded.
  • Page 76 Digimax Master Image edit : You can edit the still image. - Image edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Tools] : You can resize or crop the selected image. See the [Help] menu. [Adjust] : You can modify image quality.

  • Page 77: Faq

    Digimax Master Movies for viewing on the camera : You can play back a movie on this camera 1. Select a movie for playing back on the camera by pressing the [Add] button. Insert effects and edit the movie. To save the edited movie, press the [Make] button. 2.
  • Page 78 Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove".

  • Page 79: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    When the DirectX 9.0 or later is not installed Install the DirectX 9.0 or later 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) Run the windows explorer and select the [CD-ROM drive:\ USB Driver\DirectX 9.0] folder and click the DXESETUP.exe file. The DirectX will be installed.
  • Page 80 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : Digimax S800 Responsible Party : Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 81 MEMO MEMO...
  • Page 82 POST CODE : 300190 TEL : ( 86 ) 22-2761-4599 FAX : ( 86 ) 22-2769-7558 www.samsungcamera.com.cn SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED SAMSUNG HOUSE 1000 HILLSWOOD DRIVE HILLSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CHERTSEY KT16 OPS U.K. TEL : 00800 12263727 (free for calls from UK only) UK Service Hotline : 01932455320 www.samsungcamera.co.uk...

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