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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 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] To play back a video shot with this camera, be sure to use the QuickTime player supplied on the software CD-ROM.
  • 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 dial Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries Removing the battery Using the AC power adapter (SAC-51, 5.0V)
  • Page 4 Contents Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause/ Down button LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LCD button Delete button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Deleting images Protecting images...
  • 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

    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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • 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. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. User manual Product warranty...
  • Page 9 System chart PictBridge compatible Computer (see p.107) printer(see p.71) USB cable AV cable External monitor Yellow color - Video White color - Voice (see p.83) 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...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Jog dial Flash Viewfinder Function lamp& Self-timer lamp SCL-T3755/W3755 conversion lens and SLA-3537 connection adapter are designed for the Digimax digital cameras. They are sold separately depends on the camera model. Please check local retailers for the purchase.
  • Page 11: Back & Bottom

    Identification of features Back & Bottom Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Viewfinder MF/ DELETE button AEL button LCD monitor Tripod socket * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
  • Page 12: Side/ 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery holder SD(MMC) memory card slot Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode PROGRAM mode Battery...
  • Page 13 Identification of features A/S/M mode MySET mode VOICE RECORDING mode MOVIE CLIP mode NIGHT SCENE mode SCENE mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the ASM mode. - A : Aperture priority mode - S : Shutter priority mode - M : Manual mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use.
  • Page 14 Identification of features Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Function Power on Blue light blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture. After taking a picture Blue lamp blinks once. While movie recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval. While voice recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval.
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 5.0V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture).
  • Page 16: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage As for the AA type alkaline battery, you can only use the high capacity type. Do not use the normal type alkaline battery. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 17: 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 18 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.(Except for the exclusive type SLB-1437 battery) Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
  • Page 19: 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 20: When Using The Camera For The First Time

    When Using the Camera for the First Time If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time and language.
  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Battery Recording mode Camera shake warning Flash Self-timer Voice memo Macro Metering Manual/ Continuous auto focus Auto focus frame Date/ Time Exposure compensation [ Image & Full Status ] Icons 2004.09.01 01:00 PM Page...
  • Page 22: Starting The Recording Mode

    LCD monitor indicator White Balance Sharpness Image quality Image size / Continuous shot Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Optical/ Digital Zoom bar Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( 1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.
  • Page 23: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the PROGRAM mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5.
  • Page 24: How To Use The Myset Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the MySET mode ( This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial. 6.
  • Page 25: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 26: How To Use The Scene Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. These include portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes & snowscape and text recognition. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
  • Page 27: 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 28: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, SCENE) 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 29 ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE Digital zoom WIDE Optical zoom Digital zoom : Pressing the ZOOM T button.
  • Page 30 ZOOM W/T button Use the conversion lens Use the optional conversion lens for more flexibility in setting the focus distance. Types of the conversion lens 1. WIDE conversion lens : Install the WIDE conversion lens (model name: SCL-W3755) to change the focus of camera lens in 0.7 times. 2.
  • Page 31: 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 zoom function can’t be activated during the movie clip recording.
  • Page 32: Macro/ Down Button (Focusing)

    Voice memo( 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 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 33: Focus Lock

    Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, Mode Auto Macro Mode Auto Macro Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.
  • Page 34: 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 35 FLASH ( 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 ) / LEFT button Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
  • Page 36: Self-Timer/ Remote/ 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 Self- timer ( ) and Remote ( also like to be in the image.
  • Page 37 Self-timer( Using the remote controller. 1. Turn the mode dial to select shooting mode except the voice recording mode. 2. Press the self-timer ( displayed in the LCD. 3. Press the remote controller shutter button for a 2 seconds delayed shooting. [ Remote controller shutter button ] Replacing batteries for the remote controller Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while...
  • Page 38: Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 39 S button Main menu A/S/M mode Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the S button. Compensating Exposure 1. Press the S 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 40 S button White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the S button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( The white balance menu bar will appear as shown.
  • Page 41 S button ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the S button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon ( The ISO menu bar will appear as shown.
  • Page 42 S button A/S/M : The user can manually set shutter speed or aperture value in the menu. Selecting the A/S/M shooting mode. 1. Turn the mode dial to select the ASM shooting mode. 2. Press the S button and use the Up and Down buttons to select the A/S/M shooting mode icon ( ASM ) to open the A/S/M shooting mode menu as shown in the picture.
  • Page 43 S button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1.
  • Page 44: Mf Button

    MF button Use this button to select the focusing method. Repeatedly press the MF button to rotate [Manual focusing] [Continuous automatic focusing] Automatic focusing Manual focusing Continuous automatic focusing : The camera keeps focusing while the object is moving even Modes where the Continuous automatic focusing is available : Program, A/S/M mode, Children mode in the scene shooting modes, and MySET mode.
  • Page 45: Lcd Button

    LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. [ Image & full information ] If the background image is too bright to view the menus, press the LCD button and the background image turn to black to view clear menus.
  • Page 46: Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 47: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu METERING EFFECT SHARPNESS SHOOTING LOAD SAVE SCENE * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu Camera working mode MULTI SPOT NORMAL B & W SEPIA NEGATIVE SOFT...
  • Page 48: 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. 3072 QUALITY TIFF...
  • Page 49: 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. Mode Icon TIFF Sub menu TIFF File Format INFORMATION TIFF is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs.
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Save / Load The Camera Configuration (Myset)

    Save / Load the camera configuration (MySET) Use the MySET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) Saving the camera configuration : Available in the PROGRAM, A/S/M and NIGHT SCENE 1. Use the camera buttons and menu to set desired camera configuration.
  • Page 53: Scene

    Scene Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Sub menu Icon PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORK BEACH &SNOW TEXT INFORMATION When the close-up, sunset, dawn, fireworks are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur.
  • Page 54: 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 you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.
  • Page 55: 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 ( displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 56: 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 : 3072X2304 AV : F2.7 TV : 1/60...
  • Page 57: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
  • Page 58: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Thumbnail( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 3072 Maximum enlargement rate 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu CANCEL SELECT PRINTER SETUP PRINT RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu STANDARD INDEX PRINT SIZE ONE PIC ALL PICs DEFAULT PAPER SIZE POSTCARD, 4X6, L LAYOUT PAPER TYPE...
  • Page 64: Deleting Images

    Deleting 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can view a picture in its proper orientation if the picture has been taken with the camera oriented vertically or up-side- down. The rotated image can’t be enlarged or trimmed. 1.
  • Page 69: 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 70: Dpof : Print Size

    DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT 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 71: 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. TIFF, Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. SELECT PRINTER SETUP PRINT...
  • Page 72: Pictbridge: Picture Selection

    PictBridge: Picture Selection You can select the scope of the PictBridge function. 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3.
  • Page 73: 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. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.71) 2.
  • Page 74: Pictbridge: Picture Printing

    PictBridge: Picture 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3. Select the [PRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
  • Page 75: Pictbridge : Dpof Auto Print

    PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to pages 69 to 70. 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.71) 2.
  • Page 76: 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 IMPRINT LAMP SOUND...
  • Page 77: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab.
  • Page 78: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SA700001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from SA700001 to SA709999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder.
  • Page 79: Language

    Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 80: Setting Up The Date/ Time/ Date Type

    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. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 81: Function Lamp

    Imprinting the recording date INFORMATION The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting. TIME is imprinted in the following way : [Hour : Minute: Second] and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock.
  • Page 82: Sound

    Sound 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 83: Selecting Video Out Type

    Selecting Video out type The Movie 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 84: 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 85: Initialization(Reset All)

    Initialization(RESET ALL) All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Initializing the Camera 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 86: Setting Up The Mycam Menu

    Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu START IMAGE START SOUND...
  • Page 87: 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 88: Important Notes

    Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
  • Page 89 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 90: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator - Memory card error CARD ERROR ! - There is insufficient memory capacity to take CARD FULL ! an image - There are no images stored on the memory card NO IMAGE ! - A memory card is not inserted...
  • Page 91: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is The camera not connected doesn t switch on - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities - The batteries are exhausted The camera - The Camera is turned off power ceases...
  • Page 92 Before contacting a service center Symptom - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an The images are appropriate macro mode unclear - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty The flash does - Flash off mode has been...
  • Page 93 Before contacting a service center Symptom Colour of image is different to - White balance setting is the original incorrect scene Images are too - Exposure is excessive bright - The external monitor has not been connected No image on properly with the camera external monitor - There are incorrect files...
  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel Focal Length F No. Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image...
  • Page 95: Software

    1024 : TIFF 12, S.Fine 70, Fine 130, Normal 183 640 : TIFF 29, S.Fine 183, Fine 305, Normal 458 * 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 Trimming, Resizing Digital output connector : USB 2.0...
  • Page 96: 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 97: 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. After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window will automatically run.
  • Page 98: 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 99 Setting up the application software 5. The Software License Agreement window will open, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage.
  • Page 100 Setting up the application software The QuickTime program folder will appear. Click on the Close button to close the folder. 11. Set the transfer rate for downloading content from the Internet, and then click [Next >]. 13. Specify the file types you want to associate with QuickTime.
  • Page 101 Setting up the application software * The QuickTime Player will launch, the readme file will open, and the Step 15 window will open. Click on the Close 1 and Close 2 buttons to exit the program. 15. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear.
  • Page 102 Setting up the application software 18. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want. 19. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added.
  • Page 103 Setting up the application software 23. 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 canceled. 24.
  • Page 104 Setting up the application software 27. PhotoImpression Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and Digimax Reader installation will be started. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. *Frame 27 may not appear according to the system requirements.
  • Page 105 Setting up the application software 32. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. *Frame 32 may be displayed according the system requirements. Click the [Finish] button to restart the computer.
  • Page 106 2. Refer to FAQ (p.119) 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 107: 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 108 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 109 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 110: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax V70] and click the [Add/Remove] button.
  • Page 111: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.98) 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 112: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus 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 113: 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 114: Digimax Viewer 2.1

    Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer 2.1 for further information. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you can use...
  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119 [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check the OS version. A USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME .XP. Check [Universal Serial Bus controllers] in Device Manager. Do the following to check [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
  • Page 120 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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