Getting to know your camera
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.
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.
Keep the manual in a safe place.
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Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Instructions
Use this camera in the following order
Set up the camera driver
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
camera driver. Install the camera driver
that is contained in Application software
CD-ROM. (p.66)
Take a picture
Take a picture. (p.14)
Insert the USB cable
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.68)
Check the camera’s power
Check the camera’s power. If the power is
turned off, press the camera button to turn
it on.
Check [Removable Disk]
Open Windows EXPLORER and search
for [Removable Disk]. (p.69)
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the
images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera
to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or
damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
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Danger
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury,
electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection,
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung
Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
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.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera
through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may
cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.
Warning
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash
too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor immediately.
There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a
few minutes to allow it time to cool.
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Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in
temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the
camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build
up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or burst 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.
Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of
time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the
camera’s components.
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the
flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the
wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices
are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Contents
READY
System chart
Identification of features
Front & Top
Back & Bottom
Bottom / 5-function button
Self-timer lamp
Camera Status Lamp
Mode icon
Connecting to a Power Source
Using the batteries
Inserting the memory card
Instructions on how to use the
When Using the Camera for the
memory card
First Time
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RECORDING
LCD monitor indicator
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14
Changing the recording mode
14
Starting the recording mode
14
How to use the AUTO mode
14
How to use the PROGRAM mode
How to use the MANUAL mode
15
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode 15
Recording the movie clip without voice 15
Pausing while recording a movie clip 15
16
Night / Portrait / Children mode
16
How to use the SCENE mode
How to use the VOICE
RECORDING mode
Things to Watch Out for When
Taking Pictures
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17
Using the camera buttons to set
the camera
POWER button
Shutter button
ZOOM W / T button
M(Mode) button
Voice recording / Voice memo /
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UP button
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Macro / Down button
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Focus lock
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Flash / Left button
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Self-timer / Right button
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MENU / OK button
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E (Effect) button
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Special Effect : Colour
Special Effect : Preset focus frames 25
Special Effect : Composite shooting 26
28
Special Effect : Photo Frame
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+ / - button
Using the LCD monitor to set the
camera settings
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How to use the menu
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Size
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Quality / Frame rate
33
Metering
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Continuous shot
34
Sharpness
OSD (On Screen Display) information 34
PLAY
Starting play mode
Playing back a still image
Playing back a movie clip
How to capture the movie clip
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Playing back a recorded voice
LCD monitor Indicator
Using the camera buttons to set
the camera
Thumbnail / Enlargement button
Voice memo / Up button
Play & Pause / Down button
E (Effect) button
Delete button
Printer button
Left / Right / Menu / OK button
Setting up the play back function
using the LCD monitor
Starting the slide show
Protecting images
Deleting images
Resize
Rotating an image
DPOF
DPOF : Standard
DPOF : Index
DPOF : Print size
Copy To Card
On Screen Display information
PictBridge
PictBridge : Picture Selection
PictBridge : Print Setting
PictBridge : Printing
PictBridge : Reset
SETUP
Setup menu
File name
Auto power off
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Language
Formatting a memory
Setting up the Date / Time /
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Date type
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Imprinting the recording date
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Sound
Connecting an External Device (USB) 56
56
Auto Focus lamp
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LCD brightness
57
Selecting Video out type
57
Quick view
58
Initialisation
58
Selecting a battery type
58
Setting up the Mycam menu
58
Start up image
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Start up sound
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Shutter sound
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Important notes
61
Warning indicator
Before contacting a service centre 61
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Specifications
SOFTWARE
Software Notes
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65
System Requirements
65
About the software
Setting up the application software 66
68
Starting PC mode
70
Removing the removable disk
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 71
71
Using the USB Driver for MAC
71
Digimax Master
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FAQ
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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 >
Camera case
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera strap
Software CD
(see p.65)
Computer
(see p.68)
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.49)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.46)
SD memory card / MMC
(see p.9)
Rechargeable battery
(SNB-2512)
AA Alkaline
Batteries
AC cord
Charger(SBC-N1)
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USB cable
AV cable
External monitor
(see p.57)
System Requirements
For Windows
Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP
PC with processor better than
Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz
or better is recommended)
200MB of available hard-disk space
Minimum 64MB RAM
1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit colour
display recommended)
CD-ROM drive
DirectX 9.0 or later
USB port
For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
CAUTION
When you connect the camera to a
computer, printer or external monitor,
you must to use the USB / AV cable
(Optional) supplied with the camera,
or the external devices can't
recognise the camera.
Identification of features
Front & Top
M(Mode) button
Shutter button
Strap eyelet
Flash
Self-timer lamp /
Auto focus lamp
Power button
Speaker
Lens / Lens cover
Microphone
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Identification of features
Back & Bottom
Camera status lamp
LCD monitor
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
E (Effects) button
+/- button, Delete button
Play mode / Printer button
5 function button
Tripod
USB / AV connection terminal
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Identification of features
Bottom / 5-function button
Battery chamber cover
Voice memo /
Voice Recording / Up button
Memory card slot
Battery chamber
Flash /
Left button
Menu / OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
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