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Samsung SDC - 33 User Manual

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SDC - 33
Digital Still Camera
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User's Guide
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For Windows
3.1 and Windows
95

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  • Page 1 SDC - 33 Digital Still Camera User’s Guide ® ® For Windows 3.1 and Windows...

  • Page 2: Features

    Features Take pictures instantly ... without loading film. Congratulations on your purchase of Samsung’s state-of-the-art easy-to-use digital camera. You can instantly take a picture, load the picture onto your PC, and output it immediately through your monitor or printer. Samsung Digital Camera Features...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printer -Inkjet -Laser -Dye Sublimation Make an instant print of a snapshot. Send an email card to your friend. Create a photo calendar. Liven up your reports with vivid slide shows. Create an electronic catalog of products. CD-ROM Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Create an electronic CD-ROM album.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la bome correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú...
  • Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to pan 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTlONS : All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the CAMERA is operated. RETAIN lNSTRUCTIONS : The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS : All warnings on the CAMERA and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 7 SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this CAMERA yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 10. DAMAGE REQUlRING SERVICE: Remove the batteries from this CAMERA and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following ccnditions: a.

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Timer (page 14) Picture Mode STD : Total 45 pictures ECO : Total 180 pictures Battery level indicator Delete indicator Timer lamp (page 14) Operation ready indicator Viewfinder RS-232C port (page 17) DC input jack (page 18) (page 13) (pages 9-10) (pages 15-16)
  • Page 9 Picture Mode button (page 13) Timer button (page 14) Delete button (pages 15-16) Shutter Power switch Battery cover (pages 9-10) Tripod mounting hole...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Battery insertion Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera and push it open In the direction of the arrow. Thread the thin end of the strap into the hole on the side of the camera and Handstrap attachment loop the large end of the strap around it as shown in the figure.
  • Page 11 Insert 4 AA type batteries with the (+)/(-) polarities as shown in the compartment. With 4 new AA alkaline batteries, you can take more than 200 pictures under normal conditions. Do not mix different types of batteries. Replace all 4 batteries at the same time ; do not mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 12: Basic Picture Taking

    Basic Picture Taking Turn the camera ON by pushing the power switch in the direction of the arrow. + The display panel and Operation Ready lamp will light. To Turn the Power off Push the power switch in the direction of the arrow again.
  • Page 13 Look through the viewfinder to center your subject. * Make sure the subject is at least 100cm (3.3 feet) away. Press the shutter. The timer lamp will flash one time. The operation ready indicator will flash and the display panel will show ‘Pro r i .

  • Page 14: Setting Picture Mode

    Setting Picture Mode You can select the resolution of the picture you are about to take according to your needs. STD Standard Mode Press the Pic Mode button. + The button toggles between ‘STD’ and ‘ECO’. You can switch freely between the 2 settings.

  • Page 15: Timer Photography

    Timer Photography This function allows you to take a picture of yourself or include yourself in a group photo. Press the Timer button. Press the Timer button again to cancel. + If no operation is performed for 30 sec. after pressing the Timer button, the timer function is automatically canceled.

  • Page 16: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures You can delete the last picture taken or all the pictures from the camera’s memory. To delete one-by-one Keep the Delete button pressed for more than 2 seconds. + The ‘DEL’ icon will flash. (starting from last picture taken) Press the Shutter.
  • Page 17 To delete all the pictures at once Keep the Delete button pressed for more than 5 seconds. The ‘ALL DEL’ icon will flash. Press the Shutter. The Pictures Remaining will return to the initial total and the Pictures Taken (in box) will be reset to zero.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC IBM Compatible PC Connect the PC cable to the back of your PC. Connect to the 9-pin serial port (RS-232C) If your PC only has a 25-pin serial port available, you must use a Female DB25 to Male D89 serial port adaptor.

  • Page 19: Ac Adaptor Usage

    AC Adapter Usuage It is generally not necessary to use an AC adaptor ; however, for your convenience, a DC input jack has been provided. This camera will accept many commercially available AC adaptors. You must purchase the AC adaptor separately. The output of the AC adaptor must be 6V DC and it must be rated at 500mA or higher.

  • Page 20: Software Installation

    Software Installation - You must have an IBM PC or compatible with Microsoft Windows Windows - Have ready the supplied Twain Driver disk (There are separate disks for Windows How to install the Twain Driver Insert the disk labeled ‘Twain Driver’ into your floppy disk drive ‘A’...
  • Page 21 When you see the Start box, Click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation. When you see the Finish box, Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the Twain Driver installation. The above screens describe the installation ® process for Windows 95. The screens for ®...
  • Page 22 Software Installation Have ready the supplied Application software CD-ROM. PC requirements; - CPU : IBM PC 496/586, PS/2 and compatible. - OS : Microsoft Windows Before you begin - RAM : Minimum 8MB (16MB recommended) - VIDEO : VGA, SVGA or XGA Compatible video board with monitor set 16-bit - CD-ROM DRIVE How to install the Application software Insert the Application software CD-ROM into your...
  • Page 23 When you see the following box, click on ‘Next’. Follow the instructions on the screen, and you will see the following ‘iPhoto Express’ screen when the installation is complete. ® (For Windows 3.1 the application software and the following screens shown will be that of iPhoto Plus) ‘iPhoto Express’...
  • Page 24 Software Installation Downloading images After installing the Twain Driver and Application software as described in the previous pages, you are ready to download images from the camera. Start the Application software. (example) iPhoto Express image editor Choose ‘Acquire’ from the ‘File’ menu. Then, click on ‘Select Source...’.
  • Page 25 The Twain driver dialog box will be displayed on the screen. Click on the image(s) you want to download and hit ‘Load’. (Hint) To select all images at once, hit ‘Select All’. After all the images are downIoaded, you can go back to the Application software and edit the images, save to file, etc.
  • Page 26 Software Installation Description of the Twain driver Dialog Box Load: To download the selected image(s) from the camera to the Exit : To exit this Dialog Box Select All : Select all images at once. Deselect All : Deselect all images at once. PgUp (Page up) : Scrolls up the Thumbnail page, one page PgDn (Page down) : Scrolls down the Thumbnail page, one PC’s Application software.
  • Page 27 Row Up : Scrolls up the Thumbnail page, one row at a time. ROW Dn (Row down) : Scrolls down the Thumbnail page, one row at a time. Options : Selects the data transfer rate between the PC and camera (Default is 56,000 bps) Update : Updates thumbnails of shots taken from this Dialog Box.

  • Page 28: Warning Messages

    + Then, try powering the camera off and back on again. If the display still appears, contact your nearest authorized Samsung service center. + Power the camera off and back on again. If the display still appears, contact your nearest authorized...

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenence

    Care and Maintenance Never use an air gun to dust off the lens. The surface of the lens may be damaged. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. Keep away from humidity and chemicals. To remove dust Use a rubber bulb or a clean dry cloth. To remove a stain Use a soft moist towel to remove the stain.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling for service, check the following first The camera does not power on. 4 Check that the batteries are inserted properly. (See pages 9 -10) The images cannot be transferred to the PC. 4 Check that the PC cable is connected properly.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    (equivalent to 43mm on a 35mm camera) Range 100cm (3.3 feet) ~ infinity I--) Separate optical Viewfinder Auto electronic (1/4 ~ 1/8000 second) Shutter Exposure system Auto exposure Color balance Automatic White Balance Sensitivity ISO 100 Model Name:SDC - 33...
  • Page 32 Technical specifications Supported OS requirements PC lnterface Power Power consumption Battery life Dimensions Net weight Operating temperature ® - Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. - iPhoto Express is a logo trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc. ® Windows 3.1 or higher (Including Windows RAM : 8MB or more HDD : 40MB or more free space...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at its option.
  • Page 34 Warranty SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.

  • Page 35: Important Notice

    IMPORTANT NOTICE Application Software It is highly recommended that you use only the Application software that was included with this camera for downloading images to your PC: ® - Windows 95 : iPhotoExpress (ver. 1.0) ® - Windows 3.1 : iPhotoPlus (ver. 1.2) The iPhotoExpress CD-ROM provided with the camera also includes iPhotoPlus for Windows Downloading Images - for Windows...
  • Page 37 Memo...
  • Page 38 THIS CAMERA IS MANUFACTURED BY : FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE AND THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST A.S.C., PLEASE CALL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) CODE NO: AD68-10793C...

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