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Samsung DIGIMAX 360 User Manual

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 360, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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  • Page 1 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 360, including capturing images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 power Check [Removable Disk] Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.94) Take a picture (p.25)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents READY Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution Special features This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer's contents Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side 5-function button Camera status lamp Mode dial...
  • Page 4 Contents LCD button Menu button Delete button Thumbnail / Enlargement button Left / Right / OK button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause / Down button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Slide show Protect Delete all Copy to card...

  • 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: Warning

    Warning Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories.

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: This Digital Camera Can Be Used For

    This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 63) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 83) Viewing images on TV. (refer to page 79) Taking a picture.
  • Page 11 This digital camera can be used for Recording your voice. (refer to page 34/56) Recording a movie clip (refer to page 25) Creation of a digital photo album. Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards.

  • Page 12: 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 Camera strap USB cable Software CD SD memory CARD Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1103 KIT Battery charger...

  • Page 13: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Front & Top Mode dial Lamp Shutter button (p.28) Mode dial (p.16) Flash Self-timer lamp Back & Bottom Power switch Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Viewfinder LCD button (p.29/p.52) MENU button (p.30/p.52) MACRO/ DELETE button (p.31/p.53) LCD monitor Tripod socket...

  • Page 14: Side

    Identification of features Side DC input connection point USB connection terminal Video connection terminal 5-function button FLASH/ LEFT button (p.36/ p.55) OK button(p.38/p.55) Voice memo/ UP button(p.34/56) SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button (p.38/ p.55) METERING/ DOWN button (p.35/p.57) Strap eyelet Memory Card cover/ Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Memory Card slot...

  • Page 15: Camera Status Lamp

    Camera status lamp Lamp Status Autofocus indicator lamp (Green) Blinking Blinking Flash indicator lamp(Red) Self-timer Blinking lamp(Red) Mode dial lamp (Green) Camera condition System ready Power on processing The camera focuses on the subject. (Pressing the shutter button half way down) Image processing(compression/ decompression) USB busy (PC mode) The camera cannot focus on the subject.

  • Page 16: Mode Dial

    Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below. MOVIE CLIP Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Power Source

    There are two ways in which to provide the camera with 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.
  • Page 18 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-V3 type battery 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Strap

    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 (3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Instructions on how to use the memory card NOTICE If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don t remove the memory card when the Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

  • Page 22: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera power and pull the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot. The Label stuck to the memory card and the front side of the camera should face in the same direction.

  • Page 23: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Battery Recording mode Camera shake warning Flash Self-timer Macro Image & Full Status Icons Page p.18 p.16 p.27 p.36 p.38 p.31...
  • Page 24 LCD monitor indicator Description White Balance Metering Exposure compensation Voice memo Date Time Memory card indicator Quality Image size Number of available shots remaining (still image) Recording time (movie clip) Digital zoom Optical zoom Auto focus frame Icons -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV 2003/04/01 13:00 01:00 (Minute:Second)

  • Page 25: Starting Recording Mode

    Starting recording 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. Recording a Movie clip 1.
  • Page 26 Starting recording mode Recording a still image Steps 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mode by rotating the mode dial. Still image mode 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
  • Page 27 Starting recording mode NOTICE Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. Backlight compensated shots When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight.

  • Page 28: Using The Camera Button To Adjust The

    Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE / MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. POWER switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : ON ) automatically.

  • Page 29: Lcd Button

    LCD( ) button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the LCD button Image & full information STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the LCD button...

  • Page 30: Menu 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 : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode.

  • Page 31: Macro Button

    MACRO( ) button Used for macro shots - Wide : 6cm~ 80cm In dark conditions, the auto focus may not function. If this occurs, press the MACRO button and you can select fixed focus manually. Selecting the focus mode Pressing the Macro button will change the focus mode as shown below. Autofocus(default) Pressing the macro button...

  • Page 32: Wide / Tele Button

    WIDE / TELE button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper left of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Wide Zoom

    WIDE / TELE button WIDE Zoom WIDE Optical zoom Pressing the W zoom button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.

  • Page 34: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Voice memo( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up or change the sub menu value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button.

  • Page 35: Metering / Down Button

    Metering( ) / Down( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button makes the cursor shift to down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN( ) button operates as the METERING( This button can be used to obtain the right exposure.

  • Page 36: 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 main menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT( ) button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.

  • Page 37: Flash Button

    Flash( )/ left( ) button INFORMATION Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. During continuous shooting mode, AEB mode or movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.

  • Page 38: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Self-timer( ) / Right( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer( ) button.

  • Page 39: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera - Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. - In the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 40: Size

    Size You can select the image size you require. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [SIZE] sub menu.

  • Page 41: Quality

    When using the 16MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance) Quality Size Super fine Fine Normal Digimax 360 STILL IMAGE 1/2 SIZE QUALITY EFFECT NORMAL SHOOTING...

  • Page 42: Effect

    Effect Using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [EFFECT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. STILL IMAGE 1/2 SIZE QUALITY...

  • Page 43: Shooting

    Shooting You can select continuous shooting or AEB(Auto Exposure Bracket ) shooting in this menu. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SHOOTING] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3.

  • Page 44: Exposure

    1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [STILL IMAGE 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [EXPOSURE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. Digimax 360 STILL IMAGE 2/2 EXPOSURE +0.0 EV AUTO W.BALANCE...
  • Page 45 Exposure 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. 5. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 6. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the menu button and the menu display will disappear. Take a picture.

  • Page 46: Iso

    You can select the camera s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the ISO value. The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to light. As with film, the higher speeds usually induce more electronic noise so the image gets grainier.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 48: Scene

    Scene Select the [NIGHT] sub menu in a low lighting condition and you can get a clearer image 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [STILL IMAGE 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button.

  • Page 49: Starting The Play Mode

    Starting the 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. Turn the camera on and select the PLAY( The camera can now play back the images stored on a memory.
  • Page 50 Starting the play mode Playing back a still image Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a movie clip. 4. Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button. Press the PLAY &...

  • Page 51: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Description Battery Still image / Movie clip Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator & the number of prints Recording data Memory card indicator Number of stored images Icons 2003/04/01 SIZE : 2048X1536...

  • Page 52: Lcd Button

    LCD( ) button The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY( [Image & Icons] [Image & Information] Pressing the LCD button Menu button When you press the MENU button, the PLAY mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 53: Delete Button

    Delete( ) button This deletes an image stored on the internal memory or memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button. 2. Press the DELETE( ) button and a message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 54: Thumbnail / Enlargement Button

    Thumbnail( You can view up to 9 images at a time and enlarge the selected image. Thumbnail button 1. Press the thumbnail button in the normal display mode. 2. 9-images will be displayed at the same time on the LCD monitor. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected.

  • Page 55: Left / Right / Ok Button

    Thumbnail( Normal display mode 4. Pressing the thumbnail( ) button will zoom back to the original full sized image. INFORMATION If the image is enlarged, the enlargement indicator monitor. Movie clips can t be enlarged. If an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may occur. Left( )/ Right( )/ OK button Left/ Right/ OK button activates the following.

  • Page 56: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Voice( ) memo / Up( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up or change the sub menu value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button.You can add your audio to a stored still image.

  • Page 57: Play & Pause / Down Button

    Play & Pause( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the down button makes the menu cursor move down. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, press the down button to play and pause the movie clip, slide show or a still image that has a voice memo. 1.

  • Page 58: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The 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. Main menu SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL COPY TO CARD...

  • Page 59: Slide Show

    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. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SLIDE SHOW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 60: Protect

    Protect This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (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. 2. Select the [PROTECT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 61: Delete All

    Delete all This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [DELETE ALL] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [DELETE ALL] sub menu.

  • Page 62: Copy To Card

    Copy to card This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3.

  • Page 63: Dpof : Standard

    Copy to card INFORMATION The image is stored on the 100SSCAM sub folder that is created under the DCIM folder in the internal or memory card. When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing [COPY TO CARD] to the card, 101SSCAM folder will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the sub folder name.
  • Page 64 DPOF : Standard 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [PLAY[DPOF] 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [STANDARD] sub menu.

  • Page 65: Dpof : Index

    DPOF : Index Images(except for movie clips) are printed as index type. There is no indicator for the index print. The first printed image is the first stored image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button.

  • Page 66: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP( [LANGUAGE], [DATE SETUP], [VIDEO OUT] sub menus will not be changed by doing the reset function. Main menu FORMAT FILE NAME POWER OFF OFF, 01 ~ 05 MIN ENGLISH KOREAN LANGUAGE FRENCH GERMAN DATE SETUP...

  • Page 67: Format

    CD etc. Do not use the memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. If the memory card is not inserted, the internal memory will be formatted.
  • Page 68 Format NOTICE When you format the memory card in your PC that runs on Windows 2000 or XP, please select the FAT file system. Formatting on a PC (Connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Refer to p.82) 1.

  • Page 69: File Name

    File name This enables you to name files 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [FILE NAME] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [FILE NAME] sub menu.

  • Page 70: Power Off

    Power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [POWER OFF] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 71: Language

    Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3.

  • Page 72: Date Setup

    Date setup You can change the imprinted date. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [DATE SETUP] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 73: Imprint

    Imprint There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 74: Date Type

    Date type You can select date type that is imprinted on the image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [DATE TYPE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

  • Page 75: List Of Camera Function

    List of camera function : Default : There is no associated menu. : The setting is maintained even if the camera power is off. : The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off. : The setting is returned to default after the function has been completed. : If the [USER SET] menu was set to [YES], the setting is maintained even if the camera power is off.
  • Page 76 List of camera function SCENE NORMAL NIGHT FLASH AUTO AUTO&RED EYE SLOW SYNCH FILL IN SELF-TIMER METERING MULTI SPOT VOICE MEMO(STILL IMAGE) SOUND RECORDI N G(MOVI E CLI P ) PROTECT ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES DELETE ALL COPY TO CARD DPOF ONE IMAGE STANDARD...
  • Page 77 List of camera function LANGUAGE ENGLISH S.CHINESE T.CHINESE KOREAN ITALIAN GERMAN FRENCH SPANISH DATE SETUP IMPRINT DATE DATE & TIME DATE TYPE Y/M/D D/M/Y M/D/Y USER SET RESET SOUND NORMAL HIGH (NORMAL) VIDEO OUT NTSC QUICK VIEW (01 SEC) Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 78: Sound

    Sound A beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error occurs. You can check the camera condition with this function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice.

  • Page 79: Video Out

    Video out The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display.

  • Page 80: Connecting To An External Monitor

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

  • Page 81: Quick View

    Quick view You can briefly review the last image captured during the pre-set time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice.

  • Page 82: Starting Pc Mode

    Starting PC mode If you insert the USB cable into the 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. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
  • Page 83 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 The image files will then be displayed.
  • Page 84 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 85: Important Notes

    MEMORY CARD. Wait until the moisture has dispersed. 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, the camera is not used for some time.

  • Page 86: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator - Card error. CARD ERROR ! - Internal memory error. MEMORY ERROR ! - There is insufficient memory card CARD FULL ! capacity to take an image. - There is insufficient internal MEMORY FULL! memory capacity to take an...

  • Page 87: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service 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...
  • Page 88 Before contacting a service center Symptom - The focus mode is not correct. - The autofocus was not activated. The images are unclear - Pictures are being taken beyond the flash range. - The lens is smudged or dirty. The flash does - FLASH OFF mode has been not fire selected.
  • Page 89 Before contacting a service center Symptom Color of image different to original - White balance setting is incorrect. scene Images are too bright - Exposure is excessive. - The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera. No image on external - There are incorrect files in the monitor memory card.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixels Total Pixels Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Range Focusing Type Shutter Speed Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Effect White Balance Still Image Shooting Movie Clip Self-timer...

  • Page 91: Software

    Small : Super fine 123, Fine 223, Normal 338 * These figures are measured by Internal memory based. These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip Digital output connector : USB DC power input connector : 3.3V...

  • Page 92: Software Notes

    Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD. But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9.0~10.2. Setting up the camera driver for WINDOWS (p.94) Setting up the application program Access to the Samsung camera web-site.
  • Page 93 MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Image editing program Image editing program for downloaded images. For Windows only. Setting up MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.96) Internet link : You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean INFORMATION Check the system requirements (p.91) before setting up the driver.

  • Page 94: Setting Up The Application Software

    NOTICE Disable 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 95 Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at step 3, a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE will be displayed. 4. 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 96 Setting up the application software 7. Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE will be displayed. 8. The [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation window will be displayed as shown below. Click the [OK] button. INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at step 8, a window for restarting the computer will be displayed.
  • Page 97 Setting up the application software 11. Select a setup type and click the [Next >] button. Full : the program will be installed with all the options. Custom : you can choose what you would like to install. 12. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside.
  • Page 98 Setting up the application software INFORMATION A [Read me] file will open.Click the Close button to close the file. 16. To use the [REMOVABLE DISK], you have to restart your computer. Click the [OK] button and the computer will restart. 17.
  • Page 99 2. Refer to FAQ (p.122) 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 100: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].
  • Page 101 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax 360] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. A window will open. Select [Remove] and click [Next >] button. The camera driver will be removed.

  • Page 102: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.110) 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 103: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green lamp (next to the viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED 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 104 Removing the removable disk 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [SAMSUNG DIGIMAX 360 USB Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open.

  • Page 105: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    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. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0~10.2.

  • Page 106: Digimax Viewer

    INFORMATION Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer 2.0 for further information. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.0 Digimax Viewer 2.0 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer program as it offers FILE menu and TOOL bar.

  • Page 107: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.
  • Page 108 MGI PhotoSuite III SE An introduction to the Welcome screen Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others.
  • Page 109 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 110 MGI PhotoSuite III SE To obtain images from the computer 1. To acquire images, Click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
  • Page 111 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 112 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. NOTICE When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. [Computer and Album Only]...
  • Page 113 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Acquiring images from an Album. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
  • Page 114 MGI PhotoSuite III SE PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu for [PREPARE] steps Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu. Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied.
  • Page 115 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 116 MGI PhotoSuite III 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 117 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 118 Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!]...
  • Page 119 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 3. A [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click the [Add] button. [Click!] 4. Adding images is complete.
  • Page 120 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 121 MGI PhotoSuite III SE PRINT You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] steps Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template.

  • Page 122: 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 123 [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 124 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- GU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121 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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