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User's Manual
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User's Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

  • Page 2: 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 About the icons Danger Warning Caution An FCC warning System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side / 5-function button Mode switch Instructions on how to use the power source Using the batteries Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries...
  • Page 4 Contents 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 DPOF : PRINT SIZE DPOF : CANCEL COPY TO CARD...

  • 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for...

  • 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. User manual Product warranty DPOF compatible SD memory card printer(see p.60) AC cord <...
  • Page 9 System chart Computer PictBridge compatible (see p.99) printer(see p.64) USB/ Video cable External monitor Yellow cable – Video (see p.77) 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...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode switch Shutter button Flash Mirror for self portrait Back & Bottom Camera status lamp LCD monitor USB connection port Video connection terminal Tripod socket Play mode button Power button Microphone Self-timer lamp Lens Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button...

  • Page 11: Side / 5-Function Button

    Mode switch You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below. Movie clip mode Voice recording mode Voice memo/ UP button...
  • Page 12 Identification of features Still image mode 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 Blinking second picture will be taken.

  • Page 13: Instructions On How To Use The

    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 : AA type Rechargeable batteries It is easy to buy alkaline batteries.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, Using the 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

    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 front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Battery Recording mode Continuous shot Flash Self-timer Macro Metering Card inserted indicator Auto focus frame Camera shake warning Date/ Time Exposure compensation White Balance [ Image & Full Status ] Icons 2004/09/01 01:00 PM Page...

  • 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 Optical zoom/ 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 Voice

    Starting the recording mode Recording Voice Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( the mode switch. 6. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time(Max : 1 hour) allows.

  • Page 21: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

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

  • Page 22: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If 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 23 ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 2.8X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 11X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (2.8X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the WIDE Zoom...

  • Page 24: Voice Memo / Up Button

    ZOOM W/ T button INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.

  • Page 25: Macro / Down Button (Focusing)

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

  • Page 26: Focus Lock

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

  • Page 27: Flash / Left Button

    Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( Selecting the flash mode 1.
  • Page 28 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 29: 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 30: Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode.

  • Page 31: 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 Aperture value Shutter speed White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking.
  • Page 32 +/- button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( Balance and press the OK button.
  • Page 33 +/- 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 34: Lcd Button

    +/- button 2) Setting up the shutter speed and aperture value 1. In night scene mode, press the +/- button. A screen appears as shown to the right. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the shutter speed. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the aperture value.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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. Sub menu Camera working mode SINGLE 2, 4, 8 SHOTS NORMAL B&W SEPIA 1 ~ 9 SOFT NORMAL...

  • Page 37: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the LEFT 2272 MODE...

  • Page 38: Size

    Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Icon 2272 2048 Size 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 2048 SIZE 2272X1704 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 39: 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 2272 2048 QUALITY S.FINE FINE NORMAL [ STILL IMAGE mode ]...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Effect

    Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 2048 EFFECT NORMAL B&W SEPIA [ PROGRAM mode ] NORMAL : No effect is added to the image. B & W : Converts the image to black and white. SEPIA : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours).

  • Page 42: Photo Frame

    Photo Frame You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. - When you press the Shutter button half-way, autofocus will be performed and the selected photo frame will appear simultaneously. - You can check the photo frame you added to pictures in Quick View or Play mode. - 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 43: 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 44: Save / Load The Camera Configuration

    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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Description Battery Play mode File Type Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Stored image number If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE : 2272X1704 AV : F2.9 TV : 1/18...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Thumbnail( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 2272 Maximum enlargement rate X7.0 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu IMAGES PRINT DPOF PRINT AUTO SET...
  • Page 55 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 AUTO...

  • Page 56: Starting The Slide Show

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

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Dpof : Standard

    DPOF : STANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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.64) 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 66: 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.64) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 3.

  • Page 67: 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.64) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3.

  • Page 68: 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.64) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab.

  • Page 69: Setup Menu

    Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE TIME DATE TYPE IMPRINT BEEP...

  • Page 70: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu VIDEO 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 71: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SA400001. File names are assigned sequentially from SA400001 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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. If the memory card is not inserted, the internal memory will be formatted.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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. Setting Operation Sounds 1.

  • Page 77: Selecting Video Out Type

    Selecting Video out type The video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1.

  • Page 78: 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. Setting Quick View 1.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Important Notes

    - 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...
  • Page 82 Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.

  • Page 83: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display CARD ERROR ! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.73) MEMORY ERROR! Internal memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again...

  • Page 84: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Warning indicator LOW BATTERY ! There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries LOW LIGHT ! When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode SET USB [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. Reconfigure [USB] in the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 85 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.73) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.83)
  • Page 86 Before contacting a service centre The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation...

  • Page 87: Specifications

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

  • Page 88: Software

    640 : Super fine (65) Fine (123) Normal (185) * 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 Rotation, Trimming, Resizing Digital output connector : USB 1.1...

  • Page 89: Software Notes

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

  • Page 90: 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. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 90 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 93 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 94 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 95 Setting up the application software 15. PhotoImpression installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install Digimax Reader. * The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The frame 15 may not appear according to the system requirements.
  • Page 96 Setting up the application software 18. 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. 19.
  • Page 97 Setting up the application software 21. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 22. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
  • Page 98 2. Refer to FAQ (p.110) 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 99: 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. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
  • Page 100 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 101 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 102: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    1. Select [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/ Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax A400] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.

  • Page 103: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.91) 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera.

  • Page 107: 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 The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.

  • Page 108: Digimax Reader

    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. Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program.
  • Page 109 3. Click the Open( ) icon as shown alongside. 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis( image.

  • Page 110: Faq

    Digimax Reader 8. To save the section as a text, click the Save( icon. A window as shown alongside will be displayed. 9. Select a file type that you want to. Selectable file type : *.TXT, *.HWP, *.DOC, *.RTF INFORMATION To get an image that can be recognized as a text : - Keep a distance of 20cm between the subject and the camera.
  • Page 111 [Case 4] The camera is not recognized 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 112 [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Panel (Performance and Maintenance) Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question(?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove".
  • Page 113 Most problems will be solved with those remedies. If the movie clip doesn't play back continuously, install the JPEGCODE provided with the camera again. For more information, visit the samsung website(www.samsungcamera.com) and see the FAQ page. Run] and a window will open.
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  • Page 116 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWONGU, SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121 TEL : (82) 31-740-8086,8088, 8090, 8092, 8099 FAX : (82) 31-740-8398, 8111 www.samsungcamera.com SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094, U.S.A.

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