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- Page 2 NOTE • This camera will not function without a battery. • Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-123A or DL-123A). • The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. • Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Part names ... 4 LCD panel ... 7 Viewfinder and Indicators ... 8 Loading the battery ... 9 Checking the battery ... 10 Loading the film ... -
Page 4: Part Names
PART NAMES Front / Top Autofocus window LCD panel Power button Shooting mode dial Shutter button Remote control sensor (Q.D. Model only) Exposure sensor Lens Viewfinder Flash button (Flash mode selection button) Buzzer ON/OFF button Self mode button DATE or TIME button (Date and Caption selection button) Flash Self-timer lamp... - Page 5 Rear / Bottom Autofocus indicator(Green LED) Normal/Panorama switch Flash indicator(Red LED) Zoom Button(WIDE) Viewfinder Zoom Button(TELE) Diopter adjustment dial Strap eyelet Tripod socket Mid-roll rewind button Film check window Back cover release button...
- Page 6 Interior Back cover Film pressure plate Film pressure roller Spool Film sensor DX contacts...
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Page 7: Lcd Panel
LCD PANEL Self-timer( Slow shutter sync( Bulb shooting(B Shutter)( BULB Red-eye reduction( Macro photography( Remote control shooting( Focal length unit(mm) Seconds(s) Focal length Exposure counter Date(Year, Month, Date, Time) Caption Letter indicator NOTE For more information regarding the mark, refer to the pages in ( When the back-light control function is selected, the flash will operate regardless of ambient lighting conditions. -
Page 8: Viewfinder And Indicators
VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS Viewfinder Close range picture area mark - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.68m~1.1 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.87m ~ 2m Picture area frame - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.1 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 2m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame) Indicators... -
Page 9: Loading The Battery
LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position. 3. Close the chamber cover. NOTE Use one CR-123A or DL-123A battery. The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes. -
Page 10: Checking The Battery
CHECKING THE BATTERY You can check the battery life on the LCD panel 1. Normal operation - The battery condition indicator does not appear. 2. The indicator appears half way. - The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available. 3. -
Page 11: Loading The Film
LOADING THE FILM 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. The film should lie flat. 4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”. 5. -
Page 12: Attaching The Strap
ATTACHING THE STRAP Refer to the illustrations above. -
Page 13: Using The Camera
USING THE CAMERA Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically. While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. Press the (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the... -
Page 14: Holding The Camera
HOLDING THE CAMERA NOTE Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows. When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens. In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steady, especially when using longer focal lengths (Tele). -
Page 15: Taking Pictures
TAKING PICTURES Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8) Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on. If a subject is between 0.68m (2.23ft) and 1.1m (3.61ft), the green lamp blinks slowly and Macro mode is set automatically. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Diopter
ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Should a subject be closer than 0.68m, the LED will blink rapidly to indicate that the subject is too close and the shutter will lock. Under certain circumstances, the autofocus system will be over-ridden. The camera will then function, even though the subject is too close. Some examples of this are : - A low contrast and bright subject - Strong light directed towards the camera - The subject is closer than 0.3m... -
Page 17: Buzzer Operation
BUZZER OPERATION According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows. Buzzer sound Function Peek Selection 1 long beep Warning 3 short beeps Warning 3 short beeps Warning/Error When AF Lock (shorter than minimum shooting range) occurs 3 long beeps Completion The buzzer function can be selected by Buzzer ON/OFF button and it will operate only if the buzzer mark appears... -
Page 18: Rewinding The Film
REWINDING THE FILM 1. Automatic rewinding 2. Mid-roll rewinding Rewind button NOTE After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed. When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( seconds the icon will no longer be displayed. -
Page 19: Date And Caption (Q.d.model Only)
DATE AND CAPTION (Q.D.MODEL ONLY) Use the DATE button to control "Date" and "Caption" 1. Changing "Date" format or selecting the caption <No print> 2. Date Zone <Year-Month-Day> <Month-Day-Year> <Day-Month-Year> <Day-Hour-Minute> NOTE <Selecting caption print> Press the DATE button to select one of the different formats. (Refer to the left sequences) The "PRINT"... - Page 20 3. Changing the date setting 4. Selecting the caption print To change the date or time, press and hold down the DATE button for 2 seconds. The first sector of the date format will blink. To select the sector that you want to change, press the DATE button. Change the date setting by operating Zoom buttons.
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Page 21: Clock/Calendar Function(Non Q.d Model Only)
CLOCK/CALENDAR FUNCTION(NON Q.D. MODEL ONLY) 1. Clock/Calendar function With the Non Q.D. version there is a facility to check the time and date via the LCD panel. Simply press the TIME button to select the display you require. NOTE On the Non Q.D model, the date/time will not print on your pictures. <Year-Month-Day>... -
Page 22: Using The Flash Mode
USING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode by pressing the FLASH button. <Red-eye reduction> <Flash off&Bulb shooting> <Bulb shooting> <Fill-in flash&Red-eye reduction> <Auto flash> NOTE After you shoot once with the Bulb shooting mode or Flash off & Bulb shooting mode, the camera will return to normal mode automatically. -
Page 23: Using The Shooting Mode
USING THE SHOOTING MODE You can select the shooting mode by turning the dial clockwise or counter-clockwise. The lamp beside Mode Dial indicates the mode according to the rotation of the dial. Lamp NOTE After shooting, the shooting mode will remain selected until another mode is chosen. This lamp will not light up if the brightness is LV14 or more. -
Page 24: Using The Self Mode
USING THE SELF MODE You can select the self mode by pressing the SELF button. <Self-timer> <Normal photography> NOTE With the "Non Q.D. model", the "Remote control shooting" mode does not appear on the LCD panel. After using the "2 sec. Delayed Shutter <Double self-timer>... -
Page 25: Auto Red-Eye Reduction
AUTO AUTO RED-EYE REDUCTION In low light conditions, the flash will automatically fire to obtain a suitable exposure. You can decrease the red-eye phenomenon automatically when taking a portrait picture in low light. NOTE The red-eye reduction mode dramatically reduce the possible red-eye effect by emitting rapid pre-flash to shrink the subject s pupils before the main flash fires. -
Page 26: Auto Flash
AUTO AUTO FLASH Select the Auto Mode by pressing the FLASH button 1 times. Auto flash mode activates the flash by measuring the brightness of the object. Flash will not engage when the shooting object is too bright. NOTE Shooting under poor light might cause the eyes to appear red in the pictures. The red-eye reduction mode will be engaged automatically under poor lighted area. -
Page 27: Flash Off
FLASH OFF Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button twice. Use this mode when you want to take pictures without flash. NOTE When using the Flash Off function, you may need to use a tripod to avoid camera shake. FILL-IN FILL-IN FLASH Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 3 times. -
Page 28: Fill-In Flash And Red-Eye Reduction
FILL-IN FILL-IN FLASH AND RED-EYE REDUCTION Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 4 times. Use this mode when you take a picture of a person in low light condition. NOTE Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. -
Page 29: Bulb Shooting(B Shutter)
BULB AUTO To shoot subjects that require an extended shutter speed shooting such as Portrait in fireworks and night scenes, use this mode (Bulb shooting) by pressing the Flash button 5 times. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed. The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds. -
Page 30: Flash Off & Bulb Shooting(B Shutter)
FLASH OFF & BULB SHOOTING (B SHUTTER) To shoot subjects that require an extended shutter speed shooting such as fireworks and night scenes, use this mode (Flash off & Bulb shooting) by pressing the Flash button 6 times. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed. The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds. -
Page 31: Snap Shooting
AUTO SNAP SHOOTING Select SNAP mode by turning Mode Dial . Use this mode when taking a picture of active subjects such as children or pets. (They are difficult to focus on) When you select this mode, the camera will set the wide position (38mm) and the focus is fixed. -
Page 32: Portrait Zoom
AUTO PORTRAIT ZOOM Select this mode by turning Mode Dial . Use this mode to maintain a constant subject size within the frame, even though the distance to a subject may vary. Position your subject in the centre of the viewfinder and press the shutter button half-way. -
Page 33: Continuous Shooting
AUTO CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Select this mode by turning Mode Dial . Use this mode to take a sequence of pictures. As long as you press the shutter button, the camera will continue to take pictures. NOTE If flash is required, the time between shots will be increased due to the flash recycling. -
Page 34: Spot Shooting
AUTO SPOT SHOOTING Use this mode when photographing a specific subject in a situation where the camera may have difficulty in focusing. Certain subjects, such as a person in a crowd, can be difficult to photograph. This mode enables you to have your specific subject clear, even when surrounded by other subjects in the picture. -
Page 35: Landscape Shooting
LANDSCAPE SHOOTING If you can t shoot clearly distant subjects through a window, use this mode by turning Mode Dial to LANDSCAPE mode and pressing the LANDSCAPE button. NOTE With this mode, the flash does not fire. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake in low light conditions. When LANDSCAPE mode is not in use change this mode into normal mode. -
Page 36: Using The Focus Lock
USING THE FOCUS LOCK If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus Lock function described below. 1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject. 2. -
Page 37: Self-Timer
AUTO SELF-TIMER This can be selected by pressing the SELF button once. You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode. When pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp illuminate for 7 seconds. Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken. -
Page 38: Double Self-Timer
AUTO DOUBLE SELF-TIMER You can select this mode by pressing the SELF button twice. Press the shutter button and a shot will be taken in the same way a self timer shot is taken. A further shot will be made after 2 seconds. NOTE When using the flash, the shooting interval may increase due to the flash recharging time. -
Page 39: Second Delayed Shutter Release
AUTO 2 SEC. DELAYED SHUTTER RELEASE Use this mode to avoid camera shake caused by camera movement during hand held shots. In this mode, a picture is taken 2 seconds after releasing the shutter button. To use this mode, place the camera on a steady surface, select by pressing the SELF button 3 times before taking the picture. -
Page 40: Remote Control Shooting(Option)
AUTO REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) Select this mode by pressing the SELF button 4 times. (You can only use this function with the Q.D. model camera) When you select this mode, the self- timer lamp will blink every 2 seconds. To take a picture using a remote control, press the Remote Control shooting button. -
Page 41: Macro Photography
AUTO MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode to take close-up photographs. When a subject is within 1m (3.28ft), the camera will automatically set this mode. The Macro range is as below: WIDE : 0.68~1m (2.23~3.28ft) TELE : 0.87~1m(2.85~3.28ft) When a subject is within range, the Autofocus Indicator (Green LED) will blink slowly and the Macro mark ( Remember to compose your shot using the macro picture area frame. -
Page 42: Panorama Photography
PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE Use this mode to capture a panoramic view. When you set this mode, the viewfinder will alter to indicate the panoramic scene. The picture area with this mode will be narrowed. Select this mode using the PANORAMA switch. The PANORAMA mode can be used on selected frames in a film. -
Page 43: Care And Storage
CARE AND STORAGE If your camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, lintless cloth. The lens should be cleaned only with special lens cleaning tissue and fluid.(Consult your camera retailer.) Do not allow your camera to come into contact with sand or water. Keep your camera in a dry, cool place that is free from high humidity and dust. -
Page 44: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING If the sutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button. Check point Is the lens cover completely open? Is the battery loaded correctly? Has it been a long time since you used the camera? Change the battery. If a picture is partially dark or out of focus. -
Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Format Speed FILM Loading Winding Rewinding LENS SHUTTER EXPOSURE VIEWFINDER 35mm fully automatic lens shutter camera. 35mm DX-coded film, 24x36mm Automatic setting with DX-coded film, ISO 50~3200 Automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed. Automatic advance, Single or Continuous shooting Automatic rewinding, Mid-roll rewinding Schneider lens F4.6~12.2 / 38-140mm... - Page 46 Fill-in flash & Red-eye reduction Bulb shooting(B Shutter) Passive multi autofocus Single/Double self-timer 2 sec. delayed shutter release Macro mode All data are based on SAMSUNG’S standard test methods. 6.5m / 21.3ft 8m / 26.2ft 3m / 9.84ft 4m / 13.1ft Flash off Fill-in flash Flash off &...
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Page 47: Checking The Camera
CHECKING THE CAMERA Checking the shutter condition - You can check the condition of the shutter by pressing it. The short click sound will result. Checking the irises - After removing the back cover of a camera, it is normal to see the closed lens opening up when you press the shutter. - Page 48 TEL : (1) 310-537-7000 FAX : (1) 310-537-1566 SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS UK LTD. PHOTO PRODUCTS DIV. SAMSUNG HOUSE, 3 RIVERBANK WAY, Internet address - http : //www.samsungcamera.com/ The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC) GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX,TW8 9RE, U.K.