Samsung DIGIMAX A302 User Manual

Samsung DIGIMAX A302 User Manual

Samsung digimax a302: users manual
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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 software applications. 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 software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
  • Page 2: Take A Picture

    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 ●Danger ●Warning ●Caution ●An FCC warning ●System chart ●Identification of features ■Front & Top ■Back & Bottom ■Side/ 5-function button ■Mode button ●Instructions on how to use the power source ■Using the batteries ●Connecting to a Power Source ■Using the batteries ●Instructions on how to use the...
  • Page 4 Contents ●Voice memo/ Up button ●Play & Pause/ Down button ●LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button ●LCD button ●Delete button ●Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ●Starting the slide show ●Rotating an image ●Resize ●Protecting images ●Deleting all images ●DPOF ●DPOF : STANDARD ●DPOF : INDEX...
  • 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

    Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. ■ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
  • 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.
  • Page 8: System Chart

    System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch DPOF compatible printer(see p.58) AC cord 《8》 < Included items >...
  • Page 9 System chart Computer PictBridge compatible (see p.95) printer(see p.62) USB cable 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) •140MB of available hard-disk space •USB port •CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Flash Strap eyelet Back & Bottom Mode button LCD monitor Tripod socket +/-, DELETE button 《10》 Power button Microphone Focus ring Camera status lamp Play mode button Self-timer lamp Lens connection port Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button...
  • Page 11: Side/ 5-Function Button

    ■ You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 2 recording modes. These are listed below. ■ Pressing the mode button will change the camera modes in order.
  • Page 12 Identification of features ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second Blinking picture will be taken.
  • Page 13: Instructions On How To Use The Power Source

    ■ You can use batteries only to provide the camera with power. Using the batteries ● We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries ●...
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 15: 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 16 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ● If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. ● Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
  • Page 17: 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 back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.
  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ Description Battery Recording mode Continuous shot Flash Self-timer Macro Metering Card inserted indicator Camera shake warning Date/ Time Exposure compensation White Balance 《18》...
  • Page 19: Starting The Recording Mode

    LCD monitor indicator Sharpness Image quality Image size Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Voice memo Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode ■ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
  • Page 20: Recording A Movie Clip

    Starting the recording mode ● Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for taking a still image. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by pressing the mode button. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
  • Page 21: How To Use The Voice Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( 1. Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. (In Movie clip mode, press the Voice recording button once to select the VOICE RECORDING mode) 2.
  • Page 22: Normal Focus Mode

    Starting the recording mode ●Normal( ) focus mode The focus range is 1.0m ~ infinity. No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. ※To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.0m ~ infinity. ●Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.2m.
  • Page 23: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust 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 this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : OFF, Camera status lamp : ON ) automatically.
  • Page 24: Zoom W/T Button

    ZOOM W/T button ● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the DIGITAL ZOOM button. ● TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting.
  • Page 25: Voice Memo/ Up Button

    Voice memo( ■ While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. ■ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. ●...
  • Page 26: 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 ( ●...
  • Page 27 Flash ( )/ Left button ● Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off ● Available flash mode, by recording mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
  • Page 28: Self-Timer/ 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. ■ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer( ) button.
  • Page 29: Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK 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 30: Button

    +/- button ■ You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the white balance, ISO, exposure compensation, shutter speed and aperture value. Main menu AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, SUNSET, FLUORESCENT H, WHITE BALANCE Exposure compensation ■ White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking.
  • Page 31 +/- 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 32: Lcd Button

    +/- button ■ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button. ● Compensating Exposure 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as shown.
  • Page 33: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    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 34 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu SHOOTING EFFECT P.FRAME SHARPNESS MYSET * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. 《34》 Sub menu Camera working mode SINGLE 2, 4, 8 SHOTS NORMAL B&W SEPIA SOFT NORMAL...
  • Page 35: 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. ◀...
  • Page 36: Size

    Size ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Icon 2048 Size 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 ◀ 2048 SIZE 2048X1536 1600X1200 640X480 [ 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 37: 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. STILL IMAGE mode Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE File Format jpeg ◀ 2048 2048 QUALITY S.
  • Page 38: 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 39: Continuous Shot

    Continuous shot ■ Select the number of pictures in continuous shooting. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only - [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] : Take the set number of pictures with one push of the shutter. Continuous shooting mode is cleared after one shooting.
  • Page 40: Photo Frame

    Photo Frame ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. - If you select the [OFF] sub menu in the [P.FRAME] menu or turn on and off the camera in the PROGRAM mode, the selected photo frame will be cancelled.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Save/ Load The Camera Configuration (Myset)

    Save/ Load the camera configuration (MYSET) ■ Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) ● Saving the camera configuration: Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Press the MENU button and select [MYSET] menu by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
  • Page 43: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ 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 : 2048X1536 AV : F3.5 TV : 1/18...
  • Page 44: Starting Play Mode

    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.
  • Page 45: 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 ( the LCD monitor.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Voice Memo/ Up Button

    Thumbnail( ● The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 2048 Maximum enlargement rate X5.0 ● 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows.
  • Page 52 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 PRINT DPOF PRINT...
  • Page 53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu CUSTOM SET RESET ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu Secondary menu AUTO PLAIN TYPE PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL FINE AUTO DATE...
  • Page 54: Starting The Slide Show

    Starting the slide show ■ Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. ● Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval. 1.
  • Page 55: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an image ■ You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
  • Page 56: Resize

    Resize ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] 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 57: Protecting Images

    Protecting images ■ This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). ● Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] menu tab.
  • Page 58: Deleting All Images

    Deleting all 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 59: 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.
  • Page 60: 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 61: Copy To Card

    COPY TO CARD ■ This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. ● Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
  • Page 62: 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. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES PRINTER SETUP PRINT...
  • Page 63: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    PictBridge : Picture Selection ■ Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.62) 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 64: Pictbridge : Printing

    PictBridge : Printing ■ Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab.
  • Page 65: Pictbridge : Print Setting

    PictBridge : Print Setting ■ AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab.
  • Page 66: Pictbridge : Reset

    PictBridge : RESET ■ Initializes user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab.
  • Page 67: 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 ■ The OK button written in this manual means the MENU button. Menu tab Main menu FILE...
  • Page 68: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu FREQUENCY Q.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 69: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION ● The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S3020001. ● File names are assigned sequentially from S3020001 → S3020002 → ~ → S3029999. ● The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM → 101SSCAM →...
  • Page 70: Language

    Language ■ There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries 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 71: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card ■ This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. ■...
  • Page 72: Setting Up The Date

    Setting up the Date ■ You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images. ● Setting Date 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 73: Date Type

    Date type ■ You can change the date type that will be displayed on the captured images. ● Setting up the Date type 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 74: Beep

    Beep ■ 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. ●...
  • Page 75: Selecting An External Device (Usb)

    Selecting an External Device (USB) ■ You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. ● Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 76: 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 [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. ●...
  • Page 77: Setting Up The Mycam Menu

    Setting up the MYCAM menu ■ You can set up a start up image and start up 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.BEEP * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 - 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 81: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display CARD ERROR ! ㆍMemory 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.71) MEMORY ERROR! ㆍInternal memory error →...
  • Page 82: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Warning indicator LOW BATTERY ! ㆍThere is low battery capacity → Insert fresh batteries LOW LIGHT ! ㆍWhen taking pictures in dark places → Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode SET USB ㆍ [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. →...
  • Page 83 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity → Delete unnecessary image files ㆍThe memory card has not been formatted → Format the memory card (p.71) ㆍThe memory card is exhausted →...
  • Page 84 Before contacting a service centre The images don't play back ㆍIncorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) → Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene ㆍWhite balance setting is incorrect → Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright ㆍExposure is excessive →...
  • Page 85: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixels Total Pixels Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Photo Frame Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip...
  • Page 86: Software

    1024 : Super fine (38) Fine (78) Normal (113) 640 : Super fine (81) Fine (145) Normal (234) * 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 Rotation, Trimming, Resizing Digital output connector: USB 1.1...
  • Page 87: Software Notes

    ㆍUsing a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. ㆍBefore reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).
  • Page 88: About The Software

    ● 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. 《88》...
  • Page 89: 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 90 Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page 88 for more information about the application program. INFORMATION ● If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4.
  • Page 91 Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
  • Page 92 Setting up the application software 11. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be cancelled. 12.
  • Page 93 Setting up the application software 15. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. * The frame 15 may be displayed according to the system requirements.
  • Page 94 2. Refer to FAQ (p.104) 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 95: 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 96 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 97 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 98: 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 A302] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.
  • Page 99: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk ■ To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.89) 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 100: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk ■ Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp 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 101: 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 102: Digimax Viewer 2.1

    Digimax Viewer 2.1 ■ This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Viewer 2.1 → 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 by recognising the camera.
  • Page 103: Using Photoimpression

    Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start → Programs → ArcSoft PhotoImpression → PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.
  • Page 104: Faq

    Using PhotoImpression ■ Tool Bar Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer INFORMATION ● For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. ■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off.
  • Page 105 [Case 4] The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. → Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.
  • Page 106 [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (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.
  • Page 107 ● If a PC (Windows 98) stops responding while the camera and PC are connected repeatedly → If a PC (Windows 98) is turned on for a long time and connect the camera repeatedly, the PC may not recognise the camera. In this case, re-start the PC. ●...
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