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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.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents READY Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side/ 5-function button Cradle Movie clip mode Voice recording mode Still image mode Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Mode icons Connecting to a Power Source Using the SAC-41...
  • Page 4 Contents Movie clip capture function On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail / Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause/ Down button Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button LCD button Album button (M button) Delete button...

  • Page 5: 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 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 centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Caution

    Increase distance between the camera and the 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for...

  • Page 8: 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 9 System chart PictBridge compatible Computer printer(see p.78) USB cable USB cable (for Camera) (for Cradle) AV cable (for Cradle) (for Camera) External monitor Yellow colour - Video White colour - Voice (see p.91) System Requirements For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)

  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode switch Shutter button Flash Remote control sensor Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Back & Bottom LCD button monitor Tripod socket DC/USB/AV connection terminal/ Cradle connector The play mode button is lower than other camera buttons to prevent the camera from unwanted power on and wasting the battery power.

  • Page 11: Side/ 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Memory card slot Battery holder Cradle You can recharge your rechargeable battery, print a captured image and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 15, 78, 117) Camera connection terminal Back DC input...

  • Page 12: Movie Clip Mode

    Identification of features You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below. Movie clip mode Voice recording mode Still image mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.

  • Page 13: Function Lamp & Self-Timer Lamp

    Identification of features Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Function Power on The lamp blinks and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the After taking a picture camera is ready to take a picture While movie recording The lamp blinks at a 2-second interval...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137) supplied with the camera. Do not use the AC adapter and non rechargeable battery at the same time. It may cause an explosion. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
  • Page 15 Connecting to a Power Source DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.
  • Page 16 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery (SLB-1137) charging If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the batteries are inserted correctly. Please check the battey charging status with the charging LED of SAC-41.

  • Page 17: Using The Batteries

    Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. Removing the battery INFORMATION When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force.

  • Page 18: 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 19 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don't remove the memory card when the function 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 20: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

  • Page 21: 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. If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor.

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Battery Recording mode Continuous shot Flash Self-timer Voice memo Macro Metering Sharpness Auto focus frame Camera shake warning Date/ Time [Image & Full Status] Icons 2005/01/01 01:00 PM Page p.17...

  • Page 23: Starting The Recording Mode

    LCD monitor indicator Exposure compensation White Balance Image quality Image size Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Optical/ Digital zoom bar Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.17). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.

  • Page 24: Pausing While Recording A Movie Clip

    Starting the recording mode Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.

  • Page 25: Recording Voice

    Starting the recording mode Recording Voice Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( sliding the mode switch. 6. 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 26: Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 27: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) 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 28 ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.

  • Page 29: Voice Memo/ Up Button

    ZOOM W/ T 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 movie clip shots. If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.

  • Page 30: Macro / Down Button

    Voice memo( 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the voice recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

  • Page 31: Focus Lock

    Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Mode Auto Macro Auto macro Mode Auto Macro Auto macro Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.

  • Page 32: 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 ( Selecting the flash mode 1.
  • Page 33 Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off (Safety Flash) Available flash mode, by recording mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
  • Page 34 Flash ( ) / Left button Things to watch out for when using the SF(Safety Flash) 1. You can use the SF in the AUTO and MANUAL mode. 2. If you select the SF in the 2048 or above image size, the captured image size is changed to 1600.

  • Page 35: Self-Timer/ Remote/ Right Button

    Self-timer( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self- timer ( ) and Remote (...
  • Page 36 Self-timer( Range for taking a picture with the remote control When you take a picture with the remote control, refer to the illustration shown alongside. [Remote control shutter button] Replacing batteries for the remote control Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing batteries for the remote control.

  • Page 37: Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK button 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. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode.

  • Page 38: M Button

    M button : selecting preset scene modes You can use the M button to select the AUTO, MANUAL and SCENE mode. This button will operate only in the still image mode How to use the M button 1. Press the M button in the still image mode, and a menu window will display shown alongside.

  • Page 39: Button

    +/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed. When the SF is selected, ISO value is fixed as AUTO and Exposure value is fixed as 0.0EV. Main menu WHITE BALANCE FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L,...
  • Page 40 +/- 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( will appear as shown.
  • Page 41 +/- 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. Select the CUSTOM ( Balance.
  • Page 42 +/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1.

  • Page 43: Lcd Button

    LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. Idle mode - After selecting Save mode by pressing the LCD button, and if the camera isn't operated during the specified time(about 30 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF, Button lamp : Blinking) automatically.

  • Page 44: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust 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.
  • Page 45 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Metering Shooting Sharpness Effect Special Effect Stabilizer * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu Camera working mode Multi Spot Single Continuous Soft Normal Vivid Normal B&W...

  • Page 46: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the LEFT 2592 or RIGHT button.

  • Page 47: Size

    Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode STILL IMAGE mode Icon 2592 2272 Size 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160X128 Size 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] INFORMATION The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images.

  • Page 48: Quality

    Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon Sub menu S. Fine File Format jpeg 2592 Quality S.Fine Fine Normal [ STILL IMAGE mode ] INFORMATION S.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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.

  • Page 51: Special Effect

    Special Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select this menu only in the MANUAL mode. You can select the preset focus frame, Composite shooting and Photo frame function. If a special effect is selected, the rest special functions set before are cancelled automatically.

  • Page 52: Special Effect : Composite Shooting

    Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3.

  • Page 53: Special Effect : Photo Frame

    Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 3 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab.

  • Page 54: Movie Clip Frame Stabiliser

    Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by sliding the mode switch and press the menu button. Press the Left/Right button to select the [Stabilizer] menu.

  • Page 55: Starting Play Mode

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( The camera can now play back the images stored in the 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 56: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( LCD monitor.

  • Page 57: On Camera Movie Trimming

    Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 2.

  • Page 58: 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 that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a recorded voice file, the voice indicator ( the LCD monitor.

  • Page 59: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Description Battery Play mode File Type Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Stored image number If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: Size : 2592X1944 Av : F2.8 Tv : 1/60...

  • Page 60: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

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

  • Page 61: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Thumbnail( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 2592 Maximum enlargement rate X10.1 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.

  • Page 62: Play & Pause/ Down Button

    Voice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4.

  • Page 63: 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. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu.

  • Page 64: Album Button (M Button)

    Album button (M button) You can organise the captured still images into albums by using the M button. This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. The album menu loading time depends on the memory card type.
  • Page 65 Album button (M button) 3. Select the still images you wish to add by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the Zoom T button. marks are displayed on the selected images. * To cancel the selection, press the Zoom T button again. 4.
  • Page 66 Album button (M button) Playing back the albums Playing back all of the albums 1. Select [All] menu and press the OK button. All of the albums will be selected. 2. Select [Slide] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. You can select [Start], [Interval], [Repeat] and [Effect] menus.

  • Page 67: Delete Button

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

  • Page 68: Lcd Monitor

    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. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows.

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

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu Images Auto Set Custom Set Sub menu...
  • Page 70 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Custom Set Print DPOF Print Reset Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu Secondary menu Auto Draft Quality Normal Fine Auto Date Auto File Name Standard Index...

  • Page 71: Starting The Slide Show

    Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Slide] menu tab.

  • Page 72: 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. [Cancel] : Normal display.

  • Page 73: Deleting Images

    Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [Delete] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [Format] function.

  • Page 74: Resize

    Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [User image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Dpof : Standard

    DPOF : Standard This function allows you to embed print 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. Select the [Standard] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

  • Page 77: 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. 2.

  • Page 78: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection with the printer 1.

  • Page 79: Pictbridge: Picture Selection

    PictBridge: Picture Selection You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. Images Printer Setup Print DPOF Print Reset Select pictures to print 1. The [Images] menu will appear. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 80: Pictbridge: Print Setting

    PictBridge: Print Setting AUTO SET 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [Auto Set] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [No] : [Custom Set] values are kept. [Yes] : All values in the [Custom Set] are automatically changed.

  • Page 81: Pictbridge: Printing

    PictBridge: Printing Printing Pictures 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [Print] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [Standard] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers.

  • Page 82: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : RESET Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. If [No] is selected : Settings will not be reset.

  • Page 83: Setup Menu

    Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu File Power Off Language Format D & Time Imprint Sound are default settings.

  • Page 84: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Lamp AF Lamp Video Out Quick View Reset * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 85: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC50001. File names are assigned sequentially from SUC50001 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.

  • Page 86: Language

    Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 87: Setting Up The Date/ Time/ Date Type

    Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 88: Sound

    Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1.

  • Page 89: Function Lamp

    Function lamp You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera. Setting the function lamp 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab.

  • Page 90: Auto Focus Lamp

    Auto Focus lamp You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp How to set up the lamp 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab.

  • Page 91: Selecting Video Out Type

    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. Setting the Video Out Type 1.
  • Page 92 Selecting Video out type INFORMATION NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV.

  • Page 93: Quick View

    Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1.

  • Page 94: Setting Up The Mycam Menu

    Setting up the Mycam menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu S.Image S.Sound...

  • Page 95: Start Up Sound

    Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Mycam] menu tab.

  • Page 96: Important Notes

    Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
  • Page 97 - Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. 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 memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.

  • Page 98: 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.86) No Card ! A memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card...

  • Page 99: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Warning indicator Low Light ! When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode Set USB [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. Reconfigure [USB] in the [Setup] menu. Out Of Number When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu.
  • Page 100 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button The memory card is not inserted After turning the camera off, insert a new memory card There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.86) The memory card is exhausted...
  • Page 101 Before contacting a service centre The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. Incorrect memory card format Re-format the memory card The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Effective Pixel Sensor Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip...

  • Page 103: Software

    1600 : Super fine 30, Fine 51, Normal 75 1024 : Super fine 60, Fine 106, Normal 129 640 : Super fine 121, Fine 165, Normal 202 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 104: Software Notes

    Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).

  • Page 105: About The Software

    About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader.
  • Page 106 Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver. You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.

  • Page 107: Setting Up The Application Software

    INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software. Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame.
  • Page 108 Setting up the application software 4. If an error listed below takes place during the preview, click the [Install] button to install the XviD codec. - Only a voice plays back. - An error message displays and the movie clip does not play back.
  • Page 109 Setting up the application software 7. The XviD information window will display. Click the [Next>] button. 8. The destination selection window will open. Click [Next >] button. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 9.
  • Page 110 Setting up the application software 11. The XviD codec is ready to install. Click the [Install] button. 12. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. 13. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Click [Install]. For information on application software, please refer to page 105, 106.
  • Page 111 Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at step 14, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. 15. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step.
  • Page 112 Setting up the application software 19. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button. - Check the [MANUAL] button. Instructions for using Digimax reader will be displayed. - Click the [EXIT] button and Digimax reader installation will be cancelled and a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed.
  • Page 113 Setting up the application software 23. Digimax Reader Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and PhotoImpression installation will be started. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. *The real frame 23 can be different with the illustration according to the system requirements.
  • Page 114 Setting up the application software 27. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 28. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. 29.
  • Page 115 Setting up the application software 31. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. 32. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 33.
  • Page 116 2. Refer to FAQ (p.129) 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 117: 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. Connecting the camera to a PC 1.
  • Page 118 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 119 Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - 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 120: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax U-CA5] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.

  • Page 121: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.107) 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 122: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the icon located upper left side of the LCD monitor blinks, you have to wait until the icon illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1.

  • Page 123: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    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 software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver.

  • Page 124: Digimax Viewer 2.1

    Digimax Viewer 2.1 This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera.

  • Page 125: Digimax Reader

    Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start The following screen will appear.
  • Page 126 Digimax Reader 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis( image. 6. Part of the image you selected will be displayed as shown.

  • Page 127: Using Photoimpression

    Digimax Reader 9. Select a file type that you want to. Selectable file type : *.TXT, *.HWP, *.DOC, *.RTF INFORMATION To get an image that can be recognized as a text : - Keep a distance of 20cm between the subject and the camera. - The subject need to be centered.
  • Page 128 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. Command Button Button Imports a picture from an album, a source folder, or the camera/scanner, or captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor. Selects Cut, Resize, Edit Image, Insert Text, Enhance Picture, Insert Effects, or Layer.

  • Page 129: Faq

    Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 107. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification.
  • Page 130 There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. In addition, double-click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states "This device is working properly". If the Device Status says the device is "not working properly", click the "Driver"...
  • Page 131 When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn’t play back on the PC, the causes are mostly codec installed on the PC. When A codec for play back the movie clip isn’t installed Install the codec as listed below.
  • Page 132 If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while the Windows is starting. In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and the windows will start correctly. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start the PC.
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