User Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH...
● Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to CD-ROM. (p.86) 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.
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Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Caution Contents CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may ■Wise Shot …………………………17 READY result in a minor or moderate injury. ■How to use the SCENE mode …17 ●System chart ………………………5 ■Face recognition …………………18 ■ Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. ●Identification of features ……………6 ■How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode …19 •Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
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Contents ●How to use the menu ……………31 ●Special Effect (E button) : Colour …39 ●Voice memo / Up button …………54 ●PictBridge …………………………77 ●Recording …………………………31 ●Special Effect (E button) : ●Play & Pause / Down button ……55 ■PictBridge : Picture Selection ……78 ■Sharpness ………………………31 ●Special Effect (E button) : Resize…56 ■PictBridge : Print Setting …………78...
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 >...
Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp USB / AV connection terminal DC input connection port Lens / Lens cover Microphone 《6》...
Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button LCD monitor Strap eyelet 5 function button FR(Face Recognition) button Tripod socket + / - button, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 《7》...
Identification of features ■ Self-timer lamp Bottom/ 5-function button Icon Status Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second Battery chamber cover Blinking intervals before taking a picture For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.
Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source ■ Mode icon : Refer to page 15~20 for more information about the camera mode ■ We recommend using battery supplied with the camera. The available batteries setting. are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) MODE AUTO PROGRAM...
Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card ■ Insert the battery as shown ■ Insert the memory card as shown. - If the camera does not turn on after you - Turn off the camera’s power before have inserted battery, please check inserting the memory card.
Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory ● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. ● It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy ●...
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Instructions on how to use the memory card ■ When using a 256MB MMC (Multi Media Card), the specified shooting capacity INFORMATION will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be ● Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
When Using the Camera for the First Time ■ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. ● Setting up the date, time and date type 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing ■ When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set the UP/ DOWN button and press SETUP1 Language...
LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and Description Icons Page selections. p.24 Macro ① ⑳ p.31 Contrast p.31 Sharpness ⑲ p.32 Auto focus frame ② ⑱ Camera shake warning p.20 ③ ⑰ Date/ Time 2007/02/01 01:00 PM p.34 ④...
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the AUTO mode ( ■ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture Selecting the automatic mode will configure the taking with minimal user interaction. camera with optimal settings.
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( ■ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) 1. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY Mode by mode ( rotating the mode dial. Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode. 2.
Starting the recording mode ■ Wise Shot ■ How to use the SCENE mode ( 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the for a variety of shooting situations.
Starting the recording mode ■ Face recognition INFORMATION This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets ● This function can detect up to 9 persons. the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. ●...
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ■ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ■ Pressing the shutter button down half way. ■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. A voice can be recorded for as long as the available Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera ■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
ZOOM W / T button ● If the menu is not displayed, this button works ● WIDE Zoom as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from button. the subject i.e.
ZOOM W / T button Voice recording ( ) / Voice memo ( ) / UP button ■ While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. INFORMATION When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as ●...
Macro ( ) / Down button ■ While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main INFORMATION menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not ● When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures.
Macro ( ) / Down button Focus lock ■ Available focusing method, by recording mode ■ To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) lock function.
Flash ( ) / Left button ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, INFORMATION pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to ● Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. the left tab. ●...
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Flash ( ) / Left button ● Flash mode indicator ● Available flash mode, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable) Icon Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. Auto &...
Self-timer ( ) / Right button ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button INFORMATION makes the cursor shift to the right tab. ● If you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer ■...
Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings ■ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any Mode Menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
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Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page 0.5sec File Reset Series p.34 Quick View p.36 1sec 3sec ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 1min DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Power Off p.36 3min 5min...
How to use the menu Recording ( 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode [ Sharpness ] appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ■ You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
Recording ( [ Auto Focus type ] [ OSD (On Screen Display) information ] ■ You can select your preferred Auto Focus type ■ In any mode with the exception of VOICE according to the shooting condition. RECORDING mode, you can check the recording RECORDING RECORDING Sharpness...
Sound ( [ Volume ] [ Beep Sound ] ■ You can set select a volume of sound, start up ■ If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be SOUND sound, shutter sound, warning sound and AF sound. activated for camera startup, when buttons are SOUND Volume...
Setup 1 ( [ File name ] [ Language ] ■ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. ■ There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be ●...
Setup 1 ( [ Imprinting the recording date ] [ Auto Focus lamp ] ■ There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. ■ You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. ● Sub menus ●...
Setup 2 ( [ Quick view ] [ LCD save ] ■ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image ■ If you set the [LCD save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] specified time, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.
Setup 2 ( [ Selecting Video out type ] [ Formatting a memory ] ■ The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. ■ This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, images, including the protected images, will be deleted.
Setup 2 ( E (Effect) button [ Initialisation ] ■ It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. ■ Still image mode : You can select the colour, image editing and Fun menu. ■ All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. ■...
Special Effect (E button) : Colour ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to ■ Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), Custom Color your images G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image.
Special Effect (E button) : Image editing Saturation ■ You can change the saturation of the image. ● Press the E button in an available mode ( 채도 Saturation IMAGE ADJUST Select Saturation menu ( ) and a bar Change the saturation by pressing for changing the saturation will display.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Moving and changing the focus frame Preset focus frames You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. ■ You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be 1.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ※ Selecting 2 composite shooting Composite shooting ■ You can combine 2 - 4 different shots in a still image. ● Press the E button in an available mode Pressing the shutter button Capture Delete Composite [ Ready for taking ]...
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Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot ● Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left / Right button and press the Photo Frame OK button. ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. : The photo frame will not be added.
+ / - button ■ You can use the + / - button to set the following menus. ■ How to use the + / - menu 1. Press the + / - button in an available mode (O : Selectable, X : Not Selectable) 2.
Quality / Frame rate Size ■You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Icon Still Mode...
Metering Continuous shot ■ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering ■ You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). method to take brighter pictures. - [Single] : Take one picture only. - [Wise Shot] : 2 images are taken at a time.
White balance ■ ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. ■ The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. natural.
White balance Exposure compensation ● Using the Custom White Balance ■ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting according to the ambient lighting conditions. environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a You can also select the exposure value by using the given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance.
Movie Clip frame stabiliser Starting play mode ■ This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. ■ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. to the memory card.
Starting play mode ■ Movie clip capture function : capture still images from the movie clip. INFORMATION ● Manner mode : Pressing the play mode button for more than 3 seconds ● How to capture the movie clip changes the buzzer and start-up sound setting to OFF, Steps 1-3 are the same as those for playing back a even though you may have set these to ON.
Starting play mode LCD monitor Indicator 5. Press theT button and a confirmation window ■ When you select [Full] menu of [OSD information] menu, the LCD monitor will display. displays shooting information about the displayed image. Trimming? 6. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ ⑬...
Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button ■ In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the ● Image enlargement Play mode functions. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button Voice ( ) memo / Up button ●The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button Play & Pause ( ) / Down button 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD ■ In Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows: monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - If the menu is displayed - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to...
Special Effect (E button) : Resize ■ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select the [User Image] ( - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, but not vice versa. ) to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file - Only JPEG images can be resized.
Special Effect (E button) : Rotating an image Special Effect (E button) : Colour ■ You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the ■ It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state.
Special Effect (E button) : Colour Special Effect (E button) : Special Colour ■ Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), Colour Filter Custom Color G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. ● With this menu, You can change the colour information of the image (excluding Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) to Black and White colour.
Special Effect (E button) : Special Colour Colour mask ● With this menu, You can select a part you want to make outstand and the rest part of image is set to black & white colour. SPECIAL COLOR Color Mask Select ( ) and a mark for Press the OK button and you can set...
Special Effect (E button) : Image editing 1. Press the play back button and press the E button. ● Contrast control : You can change the contrast of image. 2. Select menu tab by pressing the Left / Right button. 1.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN FUN menus can be selected in the following conditions:10M, 7M, 5M, 3M , 1M image size Cartoon ■ You can add a text box on the image to make the image as a cartoon. Cartoon Cartoon Select Cartoon (...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Before saving the cartoon image, you can change the selected image Preset focus frames 1. Pressing the +/- button deletes the image in order. ■ You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be 2.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ● Moving and changing the focus frame Composite image You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. ■ You can combine 2 - 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select a focus frame by pressing the Left / Right button and press the OK button. 2.
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Special Effect (E button) : FUN ※ Selecting 2 composite shooting ● Before selecting the last composite image, you can change a part of composite image. Pressing the 1. Press the +/ - button and previous image will be deleted. 5 function 2.
Special Effect (E button) : FUN ■ Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Left / Right buttn and press the OK Photo Frame button to save the image as a new file name. ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. ●...
Special Effect (E button) : FUN Sticker ● You can add various stickers on the image. Sticker Select( Select a desired sticker by pressing the Left / Right button Save and press the OK button Move Exit Sticker Move Select the location of sticker by pressing the 5 function button Adding a sticker Select a additional sticker by...
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Delete ( ) button ■ This deletes images stored on the memory. - Deleting multi-image ● Deleting Images in Play Mode T button : checks to delete the image 1. Select an image that you want to delete by Left / Right button : select deleted image pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE ( ) button.
Delete ( ) button Printer ( ) button ● Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode ■ You can print images with this button after connecting the camera to a PictBridge printer. 1. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete, and then press the DELETE ( ) button.
Left / Right / Menu / OK button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ■ LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / OK buttons activate the following. ■ 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.
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ■ This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Auto Draft Quality...
Starting the slide show ( ■ Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. ● Setting play interval : Set the slide show play interval. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the 1.
Starting the slide show ( Playback ( ● Configure slide show effects : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide Protecting images show. : This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock).
Playback ( INFORMATION Deleting images ● Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete PLAYBACK [Delete] menu tab.
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Playback ( ■ Standard : This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on a ■ Index : Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. stored image. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the 1.
Playback ( ■ Print size : You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the Copy To Card memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. : This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card.
Playback ( INFORMATION On Screen Display information ● When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card, the [No Card] : You can check shooting information about the displayed image. message will display. ● If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved 1.
PictBridge ■ You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports ※ If the [USB] menu is set to the [Computer], you cannot connect a Pictbridge PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and compatible printer to the camera through USB cable with [Connecting Computer] voice files cannot be printed.
PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting ■ You can select images you want to print ■ You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. ●...
PictBridge : Reset Important notes ■ Initialises user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions! 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] ■ This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit PICTBRIDGE menu tab.
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■ Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera protect the memory card. condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. 《80》...
Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. Low Battery! ㆍThere is low battery capacity Memory Error! → Insert fresh batteries. ㆍMemory card error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Low Light! →...
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Before contacting a service centre Battery power quickly drains The images are unclear ㆍThe Camera is being used in low temperatures ㆍA picture was taken the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode → Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only →...
Before contacting a service centre Specifications Colour of image is different to the original scene Image Sensor - Type : 1/1.8" CCD ㆍWhite balance or effect setting is incorrect - Effective Pixel : Approx.10.1 Mega-pixel → Select appropriate White balance and effect - Total Pixel : Approx.
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: memory capacity dependent) ※ The maximum file size of continuous movie clip is 2GB. ※ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard ·Size : 800X592, 720X480, 640X480, 320X240 conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions ※ 30 FPS cannot be used in 800x592 size.
•Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the ※ Included battery may vary depending on sales region. manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. Dimensions (WxHxD) •Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers 104.5 x 64.2 x 25.5mm (excluding protrusions)
PC and can be edited by an image editing program. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. ■ You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. ※Screen Captures illustrated on this manual http://www.samsungcamera.com : English is based on English Edition of Windows.
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Setting up the application software 2. Install the camera driver, DirectX and Digimax Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If an upper version of DirectX was installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed. 《87》...
Setting up the application software Starting PC mode 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB •If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the cable.
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Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC ■ 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.
Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up ■ Windows 98SE menu will open. Click [Paste]. 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on.
Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS open. Click the [OK] button. supports the camera driver.
1. Connect the camera to your PC and turn them on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager.
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Digimax Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of ① ⑤ date and images will be downloaded. ⑥...
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Digimax Master ● Image edit : You can edit the still image. ● Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. ① ① ④ ② ② ③ - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. - Image edit functions are listed below.
■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Case 6 Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable.
■ If the movie clip can’t be deleted, removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer. → If you install only the Digimax Master, the problems mentioned above Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product occasionally happen. manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is...
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■ ■ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. : SAMSUNG S1050 Responsible Party : Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address : 40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. : 201-902-0347 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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