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Summary of Contents for Samsung DIGIMAX L70
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Page 1: User Manual
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... -
Page 2: 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 3 ■ Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. ■ Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. •Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. •Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. - Page 5 Contents ■ Self-timer / Remote control ■ Protecting images ■ Voice recording / Voice memo ■ Starting the slide show ■ Effect ■ Resize ■ Continuous shot ■ Rotating an image ■ Sharpness ■ Effect ■ Metering ■DPOF ■ Special Effect ■...
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Page 6: System Chart
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 >... -
Page 7: Identification Of Features
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power button Speaker ASR button Flash Auto focus lamp / Self-timer lamp Lens Microphone 《6》... -
Page 8: Back & Bottom
Identification of features Back & Bottom Zoom W / T button (Digital zoom / Thumbnail) Camera status lamp LCD monitor Camera strap eyelet 9 Key Touch Pad (Smart button) 《7》... -
Page 9: Bottom
Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber Tripod socket USB / AV Memory card slot connection terminal 《8》 ■ Self-timer lamp Icon Status Battery holder Blinking Blinking Blinking ■ Camera Status Lamp Status After taking a picture While voice memo recording Battery chamber cover When the USB cable is inserted to a PC... -
Page 10: Connecting To A Power Source
Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute. ※ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage. -
Page 11: Battery (Slb-0837B)
Connecting to a Power Source ■ You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837B) by using an SAC-45 KIT. The SAC-45 consists of the AC adapter (SAC-45) and the USB cable (SUC-C2). When the AC adapter and the USB cable are assembled, it can be used as an AC cable. -
Page 12: Charging Led Of The Ac Adapter
Connecting to a Power Source ■ Charging LED of the AC Adapter Charging LED Being Charged Red LED is on Charging is complete Green LED is on Charging error Red LED is off or blinking Being discharged Orange coloured LED is on (Using the AC adapter) CAUTION ●... -
Page 13: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card
● Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce its 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 14: Smart Button
Instructions on how to use the memory card ■ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). When using MMC cards, please consult the instructions supplied with the cards. The SD memory card has a write protect Card pins switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. -
Page 15: Lcd Monitor Indicator
LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ⑯ ⑱ ⑰ ① ② ⑲ ③ ④ ⑳ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Voice Off (Movie) Shooting mode Metering Self-timer Focus mode 《14》... -
Page 16: Starting The Recording Mode
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the AUTO mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the battery (p.11) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -). 2. -
Page 17: How To Use The Special Effect Mode
Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the Special Effect mode ( It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode. Select the Special Effect mode by rotating the mode dial. ※ Refer to page 33, 26~27 for more information about the special effect menus. -
Page 18: To Record A Movie Clip Without Voice
Starting the recording mode ■ To record a movie clip without voice 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select the [VOICE] → [OFF] menu. MOVIE 3. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice allows. -
Page 19: 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] ■... -
Page 20: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera
Using the camera buttons to set 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 there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. - Page 21 ZOOM W / T button ● WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e.
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Page 22: M (Mode) Button
M (Mode) button ■ You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera. Press the M button and a menu show aside will display. Select a desired mode by using the Smart button. -
Page 23: Selecting Focus Type
Selecting focus type ■ You can select the focus type in accordance with the subject distance. The distance ranges are show below. [Auto] [Macro] ● Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W : Wide, T : Tele) Focus Type Normal Macro W:15-50... -
Page 24: Exposure Compensation
Flash ● Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode If the subject or background is dark, the camera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. Auto & If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash Red eye will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye reduction effect by using the red-eye reduction function. -
Page 25: White Balance
White balance ■ The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. When a menu except the AWB (Auto White Balance) is selected, you can only select the negative color effect. AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the... -
Page 26: Iso
■ You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated in ISO numbers. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. -
Page 27: Special Effect : Photo Frame
Special Effect : Photo Frame ■ You can add 8 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. ■ Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with Photo Frame menu. ■... -
Page 28: Special Effect : Preset Focus Frames
Special Effect : Composite shooting ● 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. During the composite shots, press the 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the button again and a previous image will be deleted again. -
Page 29: 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. ■ The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Size Super Fine Fine Quality Normal... -
Page 30: 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. 2. Press a menu button that locates on the same position of the desired menu and the sub menu will display. PROGRAM 3. -
Page 31: Quality / Frame Rate
Quality / Frame rate ■ You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Still image mode Icon Sub menu Super Fine Fine Normal File Type jpeg jpeg... -
Page 32: Voice Recording / Voice Memo
Voice recording / Voice memo ■ A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. And you can add your voice-over to a stored still image. ● Voice recording 1. Select a recording mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode by pressing the mode button. -
Page 33: Continuous Shot
Continuous shot ■ You can select type of shooting and number of continuous shot. - Single : Take one picture only - Continuous : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shooting capacity depends on the memory. -
Page 34: Metering
Metering ■ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. - Mult : 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 35: Scene Menu
Scene menu ■ Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. Scene 1 Scene [NIGHT] ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. [PORTRAIT] ) : To take a picture of a person. [CHILDREN] ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children. -
Page 36: Starting Play Mode
Starting play mode ■ Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. ■ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. -
Page 37: On Camera Movie Trimming
Starting play mode ● On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Press the ▶/II button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 2. -
Page 38: Lcd Monitor Indicator
LCD monitor Indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. ⑥ ⑤ ① ISO:200 ② AV:F2.7 TV:1/42 FLASH:OFF 3072X2304 2006 / 08 / 01 Description Play mode icon ISO - ISO:200 Aperture value - AV:F2.7 Shutter speed - TV:1/42 Recording Information Flash On/Off - FLASH:OFF Image size - 3072X2304... -
Page 39: Thumbnail/ Enlargement Button
Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ■ You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. ● Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected. - Page 40 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. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
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Page 41: Deleting Images
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Icon Main menu Auto Plain Type Photo FastPhoto Auto Draft Quality Normal Fine Auto Date Auto File Name RESET ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. 《40》 ■ Of all the files stored in the memory card, the Sub menu Page unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be... -
Page 42: 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 [Select] : Selection window for an image to be protected/released is displayed. Moving between images : Smart button Protect/ release the image : button... -
Page 43: Resize
Starting the slide show ● Configure slide show effects : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. : Normal display. : Image is displayed slowly. : Image is displayed slowly from the centre outwards. : Image moves from the top left. : The image slides diagonally from top left to bottom right. -
Page 44: Rotating An Image
Rotating an image ■ You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. Play back - Press the sub menu button and the rotated image will display. If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image. -
Page 45: Dpof
DPOF ■ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. ■ The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. -
Page 46: 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. Play back DPOF [ONE PIC] : Select a print size of displayed image. [ALL PICS] : Change print size of all saved images except movie and voice files. -
Page 47: Copy To Card
Copy To Card ■ This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files on the camera's built-in internal memory to the camera's removable SD memory card. Play back - [No] : Cancels "Copy to Card". - [Yes] : All images, movie clips and voice recording files saved in the internal memory are copied to the memory card after the [Processing!] message is displayed. -
Page 48: Pictbridge : Picture Selection
PictBridge ※ If the [USB] menu is set to the [Computer], you cannot connect a Pictbridge compatible printer to the camera through USB cable with [Connecting Computer] message. By pressing the Printer button, at this point, you can connect the easy printing mode with [Connecting Printer] message. -
Page 49: Pictbridge : Print Setting
PictBridge : Print Setting ■ You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired menu, and then press the RIGHT button. -
Page 50: 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 are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Full OSD set (Recording mode) Hide... -
Page 51: How To Select The Setup Menu
Setup menu ■ How to select the setup menu 1. Select the Setup mode. 2. Press each buttons that have different setup menus. 3. To move the menu cursor, press the each smart buttons as shown. 4. After selecting a menu, press the MENU button to confirm the menu. -
Page 52: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type
Setup menu [ Setting up the Date / Time / Date type ] ■ You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. - Date type : [yy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], [Off] - Up / Down button : changing the settings Left / Right button : changing the sub menus... -
Page 53: File Name
Setup menu [ File name ] ■ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. [Series] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures. -
Page 54: Quick View
Setup menu [ 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 [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. ●... -
Page 55: Start Up Image
Setup menu [ Start up image ] ■ You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. ● Start up image : [Off], [LOGO], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [START IMAGE] in the [RESIZE] menu in the play mode. -
Page 56: Connecting An External Device (Usb)
Setup menu - NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. - PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. -
Page 57: Important Notes
■ Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture to check that the camera is working correctly and ensure you have a fully charged spare battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. -
Page 58: Warning Indicator
Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Memory Error! ㆍMemory card error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Insert the memory card again → Insert and format the memory card (p.54) Card Locked! ㆍThe memory card is locked →... - Page 59 Before contacting a service centre Battery power quickly drains ㆍThe Camera is being used in low temperatures → Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in order to take images Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity →...
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Page 60: Specifications
Before contacting a service centre Colour of image is different to the original scene ㆍWhite balance or effect setting is incorrect → Select appropriate White balance and effect Images are too bright ㆍExposure is excessive → Reset exposure compensation No image on external monitor ㆍThe external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera →... -
Page 61: Software
2048x1536 《60》 - Capacity (256MB) Super Fine * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may ■ Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip - Editing : Trimming, Resizing, Rotate, Effect ■ Interface - Digital output connector : USB 2.0... -
Page 62: Software Notes
•Using a Hand-made (self assembled) PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. •Before using this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems). -
Page 63: Setting Up The Application Software
● You should allow 5 - 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive. ● PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. - Page 64 Setting up the application software 3. To play back the movie clip recorded with this camera on the computer, install 4. Install the Digimax Master in order. the XviD codec. ※ The XviD codec is distributed according to and under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License and anyone can copy, modifiy and distribute this codec freely, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...
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Page 65: Starting Pc Mode
Setting up the application software 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn on the camera power. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. ※... - Page 66 Starting PC mode ■ Connecting the camera to a PC ※ If you selected [Printer] in the [USB] setup menu, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established.In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then select the [Computer] menu of the [USB].
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Page 67: Removing The Removable Disk
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 Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. -
Page 68: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac
1. Connect the camera to your PC and turn them on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the [Digimax L70 / Kenox X70] on the Add / Remove Programs Properties. -
Page 69: Digimax Master
■ You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows except for the Windows 98. ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master → Digimax Master]. ● Downloading images 1. - Page 70 Digimax Master ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. ① ② ③ ④ - Image viewer functions are listed below. ① Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. ②...
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Page 71: Faq
Digimax Master ● Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. ① - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. ① Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. - Page 72 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 Devices entries with a yellow question mark (?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark (!) beside them.
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Page 73: Fcc Notice
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