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- Page 2 • 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 responsibilityfor any loss or damages that may resultfrom camera malfunction.
- Page 3 • Use battery with the correct _ci n f_the camera. maintenance and repairs should 6e ca_ out 6_your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. _ :;_: • Do not short circuit_ heat oc_Jispos utter; in fire. • Please do not use this produd_in close _oximity...
- Page 4 • POWER button ..... • LCD monitor Indicator ....38 • Formattinga memory ....57 • Shutter button ......• Using the camera buttons to set • Setting uptheDate/ Time / Date type ,.,57 • ZOOM W / T button ....18 the camera ......
- Page 5 To b uy the o ptional equipment, For Windows contact your nearest Samsung dealer or S amsung service centre. • Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP <Included items >...
- Page 6 Mode dial Shutter button Power button Speaker Strap eyelet Flash Serf-timer lamp Auto focus tamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone...
- Page 7 Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom Tbutton (Digital zoom) LCD monitor E(Effects) button +/- button, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 5 function button Tripod socket USB / AV connection terminal Cradle connector...
- Page 8 • You can recharge your rechargeable battery (SBP-2524), transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Referto page 5t, 69~71) Battery chamber cover • Top Memory card slot Battery chamber connection terminal Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button •...
- Page 9 • Self-timer lamp • Mode icon: Referto page 14~17for more information about the camera mode setting. icon Status Description Forthe 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at O.25-second MODE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL NIGHT PORTRAITICHILDREN I MOVIE PLAY Blinking inten, r als before taking a picture leon [] Forthe first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second SCENE...
- Page 10 • There are 4 indicatorsfor battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. _:_ili _i_ili_ _i!S:b_,_i!i!_ ii!_ !_!_ i: i_i ¸ iii_ _ii _iiill !i!i! i!iili iilii ili iiiii iii ilii !i! _ !i_iill iii ii iii iiii ili ii_!i _!i_!i_! i_!i_!i_ !i_ !i_!i...
- Page 11 Shouldthis be the case you will need to purchase a new memory • It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung disks, hard disks CD etc.
- Page 12 • When using a 20MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type. i4ec0rded image size SuperFine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS...
- Page 13 •Charge the r echargeable battery fully before using the c amera for t he f irst time. •When the c amera is turned on for t he f irst time, amenu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor.This menu will not be displayed after setting up.
- Page 14 m The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Icons Page Continuous shot p.34 Flash _, _s (_) 3.22~23 Self-timer 3.23~24 Macro _._ _ 3.20~21 Metering Card inserted indicator Auto focus frame Camera shake warning _'3_ p.17 Date / Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM...
- Page 15 • How to use the A UTO mode • Howto usethe PROGRAM mode ( PROG Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user selecting the automatic mode will configurethe interaction. camera with optimal settings. You can still manualty 1.
- Page 16 • HOW to use the M OVIE CLiP mode (_1_' ) • Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) A movie clip can be recorded for a s long as the This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while available recording time of t he m emory...
- Page 17 • Night / Portrait / Children mode • How to usethe SCENE mode ( SCENE Rotatethe mode dial to select a desired mode. Usethe menu to easily configure optimal settingsfor - Night mode : Usethis for stilt images at night or in other dark conditions a variety of shooting situations.These include la'l - Portrait mode :To take a picture of a person...
- Page 18 • How to use the V OICE RECORDING mode (_ ) • Pressing the shutter button down half way. 1. t n any mode with the e xception of M ovie clip m ode, Ughfly pressthe shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. select the V OICE RECORDING...
- Page 19 • The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. • if the menu is not displayed, this buttonworks as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. • Used for turning the camera's power on / off. •...
- Page 20 • WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE :Pressing the Z OOM W button. This wi]l zoom out from the s ubject i.e. the s ubject wiJi appear farther away. Pressing the Z OOM W button continuously wilJ set the camera to its m inimum zoom setting i.e.
- Page 21 • While the m enu is showing, press the U P b utton to move up the s ub menu. • While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main When the m enu is not displayed on the L CD monitor, the U P b utton operates...
- Page 22 • Available focusing method, by recording mode • To focus on a subject not positioned inthe centreof the picture, usethe focus lock function. (0: Selectable, X: Not selectabIe,oo:Infinity focus range) • Using the Focus Lock Mode I';TII 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. Normal 2.
- Page 23 • When the menu is disptayed 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 ( _.
- Page 24 • Flash mode indicator •Availableflashmode, by_co_ingmode Menu tab Flash mode Description _DQQ_O If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash _XXOXXXXXXXXXXO Auto flash will operate automatically. _XOOXXOOXXXXXXX _XXOOXXXXXXXOXX Auto & If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash _XXOXOXXXXXXXXX Red eye will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye...
- Page 25 • MENU button • Selecting the s elf-timer 1. R otate the M ODE DIAL to select aRECORDING -When you press the M ENU button, amenu related to each camera mode witl mode with the e xception of V OICE RECORDING be displayed on the L CD monitor.
- Page 26 • tt i s possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. • By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effectsto • Still image mode :You can s elect the c olour, ouffocus, composite and frame...
- Page 27 • You can make the subject stand out from its • Moving and changing the focus frame surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. while making the rest out of focus. 1.
- Page 28 • You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a stilt image. 1. Press the E button in any recording mode (except for MOVIE CLtP and AUTO mode). 2. Select the ( [] ) menu by pressing the Left / Right button. 3.
- Page 29 • Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot • You can add 9 types of framedike borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Aftertaking the lastshot, a cursor to selecta frame will display. Press the Up / 1.
- Page 30 • This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. • RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. 1. Press the E button inthe Movie c_ipmode. •...
- Page 31 • ISO :You can select the t SO s ensitivity when taking pictures. • White balance :The white beiance control allows you to adjust the colours to The speed or s pecific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO n umbers. appear more natural looking.
- Page 32 • Using the C ustom White Balance • Exposure compensation :This camera automatically adjuststhe exposure White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the s hooting according to the ambient lightingconditions. environment. You can also select the exposure value by using the You can select the m ost appropriate white...
- Page 33 • You can use the m enu on the L CD monitor to set up recording functions. In any Menutab Main menu Sub menu Camera workingmode Page mode with the e xception of V OICE RECORDING mode, pressing the M ENU button displays the m enu...
- Page 34 • You can select the image size appropriate for your application. • You can selectthe compression ratio appropriate for your applicationof the captured images. Mode Still image mode Movie clip mode The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Icon lea !_ I_1 _ _a ra _...
- Page 35 • If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions,you can change the metering • You can selectcontinuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). method to take brighter pictures. - [Single] : Take one picture only [Multi] : Exposure wilt be calculated based on an - [Continuous] : Images will be taken santinuous]y until the shutter button is released.
- Page 36 • You can adjust the s harpness of t he p icture • In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check want to take. You cannot check the s harpness effect the recording status inthe LCD monitor. on the L CD monitor before you take apicture,...
- Page 37 • tf the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. • tf the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. •...
- Page 38 •Movie clip c apture function :capture still images from t he m ovie clip. • On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. • How to capture the m ovie clip Steps 1-3 a re t he s ame...
- Page 39 • Playing back arecorded voice • The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Steps from 1 -2 a re t he s ame as those to play back a still image. 3. S elect the r ecorded voice rite a nd press Play &Pause button...
- Page 40 • In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the • Image enlargement Play mode functions. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Differentparts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button.
- Page 41 eTbe maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up. Image size • When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as xf2 x 20 x t0xtof x,3 x40 the voice memo button.
- Page 42 •In Play mode, the p lay &pause/down button works as follows: • It is possible to add specialeffects to your images by using this button. -If t he m enu is displayed Press the D OWN button to move from t he m ain menu to asub menu, or t o 1.
- Page 43 • This deletes images stored on the memory. • tf you select [Computer] sub menu in the [USB] setup menu, [Connecting Computer] message will • Deleting images in Play Mode display when you connect the camera to your 1. Select an image that you want to delete by printer and the connection will not be established.
- Page 44 • LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / OK buttons activate the following. • PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. Inthe PLAY - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, pressthe LEFT buttonto select mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The the menu tab to the leftof the cursor.
- Page 45 • This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Right 900 Sub menu Left90° Menu tab Main menu Secondary menu...
- Page 46 • Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. Auto 1. Press the play mode button and pressthe menu button. Plain 2.
- Page 47 • Configure siide show effects : Unique screen effectscan be used for the slide • This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). show. it also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock). 1. Selectthe (Effect] sub menu by pressing the •...
- Page 48 • Of all the f iles stored in the m emory card, the u nprotected files in the D CtM • Change the resolution ]size) of picturestaken. Select the [User Image] to save subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete an image to be the start-up image.
- Page 49 • You can rotate the s tored images by v arious degrees. Once the p layback of t he • DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing informationon rotated picture is finished, itwill switch back to the o riginal state.
- Page 50 • This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on astored • Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. image. 1. Press the play mode button and pressthe menu 1. P ress the p lay mode button and press the m enu...
- Page 51 • You can specify the p rint size when printing images stored on the m emory card. • This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the The [Size] menu is available onty for D POF 1.1 c ompatible printers.
- Page 52 • You can check shooting information about the displayed image• • You can use the USB cabb to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and printthe stored images directly. Movie dips and • How to sebct the type of informationyou want to see voice files cannot be printed.
- Page 53 ÷Ifyou selected [Computer] in Step 4, w hen you connected the c amera to your • Setting the Number of Copies to Print printer, the [ Connecting Computer] message will display and the c onnection wilt - Select [One Pic] or jAil Pics]. A screen where you can set the number of copies not be established.
- Page 54 • Custom Set :You can select the P aper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print • Printing Pictures Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for p rinted pictures. 1. Usethe LEFT and RIGHTbuttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 1.
- Page 55 • DPOF Print : This albws you to directly print the files with DPOF information. g In this mode_you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. f. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the The items indicated by are default settings [DPOF PRIN'q menu tab.
- Page 56 Menu ta_ Main menu Sub menu [ Filename ] Secondarymenu Page • This function allowsthe user to select the file naming format. p.58 Printer • Assigning File Names 1. In any mode withthe exceptionof Voice Recording AF Lamp p.58 mode, pressthe MENU button. Dark 2.
- Page 57 [Auto power off ] [ Language] • This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to • There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved.
- Page 58 [ Formattinga memory] [ Setting up the Date / Time / Datetype ] • This is used for formattingthe memory, tf you run [Format] on the memory, all • You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images images, including the protected images, wilt be deleted.
- Page 59 [ Sound ] [ Auto Focuslamp ] • If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, • You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. when buttons are pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation •...
- Page 60 - NTSC :U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea,Taiwan, Mexice. [ SelectingVideo out type ] - PAL :Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., • The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Holland, Italy,Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway.
- Page 61 [ Initialisation] • You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shatter sound. Every • All camera menu and function settings wilIbe restoredto their default values. camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode] has the However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be MyCAM menu.
- Page 62 • You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Be sure to observe the following precautions! • Start up sound : [Off], [Sound 1],[Sound 2], [Sound 3] • This unit contains predsion electroniccomponents. Do not use or store this unit - if the start up image is set to [Oft], the start up sound in the following locations.
- Page 63 Before an important event or g oing on a trip, you should check the c amera condition. -Take apicture for testing the c amera condition and prepare extra battery. -Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. {62}...
- Page 64 •There are s everal warnings that may appear on the L CD display Low Battery! Card Error! • There is tow battery capacity • Memory card error Insert fresh batteries. Turn off the camera power and turn it on again tnsert the memory card again Low Light! Insert the memory card and format the memory card.
- Page 65 The flash does not fire Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button • Flash off mode has been selected • There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image flies Dis-engage flash off mode • The camera mode can't usethe flash •...
- Page 66 No image on external monitor • Image Sensor • The external monitor has not been connected properlywith the camera - Type : 1/1.8"CCD Check the connection cables - Effective Pixel : Approx. 8.1 Mega-pixel • There are incorrectfiles inthe memory card - Total Pixel : Approx.
- Page 67 22 • Date Imprinting :Date, Date&Time, Off (user selectable) * These figures are measured under Samsung' s standard conditions and may • Shooting vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings -Still image: . Modes : Auto, Program, Scene •...
- Page 68 • Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty, and PC. • Before reading this manuel, you should have a basic knowledge of computers This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver.
- Page 69 • To use this camera with aPC, install the a pplication software first. After this has been done, the s tored images in the c amera can be moved to the PC and can b e edited by a n image editing program.
- Page 70 3. A fter restarting the c omputer, connect the P C t o the c amera with the U SB •If y ou connect the U SB cable to aUSB port on your PC a nd then turn on the cable.
- Page 71 • Connecting the c amera to a PC • Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC'shard disk and print them or use a photo editing so_,_are to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2.
- Page 72 6. P ress the r ight mouse button and apop-up • Windows 98/98SE menu will open. Click [Paste]. 1. C heck whether the c amera and PC are transferring a file. tf t he c amera status lamp blinks, please wait until the l amp has finished blinking and is constantly...
- Page 73 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer]. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera[ on the Device manager. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 1. A USB Driverfor MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver.
- Page 74 Windows 98. - Folder names can be made in order of date • To start the program, click [Start _ Programs _ Samsung _ Digimax Master]. and images will be downloaded. - Folder name wil_be made as you want and images wilt be downloaded.
- Page 75 • Image edit : Youcaneditthestill i mage. • Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. - Image edit functions are listed below. (i) Menu bar : You can select menus. ¢1)Edit menu : You can select the folowing menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions Auto download, help etc.
- Page 76 • Movies for viewing on the camera : You can play back a movie on this camera • Movie edit :You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together 1. Select a movie for playing back on the camera by pressingthe [Add] burton. ina movie clip.
- Page 77 • Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start _ (Settings) Control Panel _ (Performance and Maintenance) _ System (Hardware) _ Device Manager), there are Unknown Devises or Other USB cable is not connected or it is net the supplied USB cable. Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devises ..
- Page 78 When the D irectX 9.0 o r l ater is not installed • When codec for p lay back the m ovie clip isn't installed Install the c odec as listed below. Install the D irectX 9.0 o r l ater 1) I nsert the C D provided with the...
- Page 79 This product shouM not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. = Declaration of Conformity Trade Name :SAMSUNG TECHWIN Model No. :Digimax S800 Responsible Party :Samsung Opto-Electronics America, INC. Address :40 Seaview Dr. Secaucus,NJ 07094 Telephone No. :201-902-0347 This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to...
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