Samsung 420 - Manuals

5 READY 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 cameramalfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center.Keep the manual in a ...

6 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in anyway. This may result in fire, injury, electricshock or severe damage to you or yourcamera. Internal inspection, maintenance andrepairs should be carried out by your dealer orSamsung Camera Service Center. P l e a s e d o n o t u s e t h i s p r o d...

7 READY For safety reasons keep this product andaccessories out of reach of children or animalsto prevent accidents e.g.: S w a l l o w i n g b a t t e r i e s o r s m a l l c a m e r aaccessories. In case of accidents, pleaseconsult a doctor immediately.There is a possibility of injury from thecame...

8 Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are pos...

READY 9 Special features This digital camera has the following features. A high resolution of 4.0 mega pixels A 3X optical and 4 X digital zoom lens Movie clip & Voice recording function An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer Compact size & ergonomic desig...

10 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicatedprinter, DPOF-compatible printer orDPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 63) Down loading image files fromcamera to computer. (refer to page 83) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 107) Viewing images on TV. (refer to page ...

12 Manufacturer's contents marked contents are optional. Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries AV cable Pouch USB cable Software CD Product warranty Camera strap User manual SD memory CARD AC adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP...

READY 13 Front & Top Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Mode dial Lamp Microphone Flash fadingcontrol sensor Viewfinder Lens Viewfinder Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Power switch WIDE/THUMBNAILbutton (p.33/p.54) TELE/Digital zoombutton (p.32/...

14 Identification of features Side 5-function button FLASH/ LEFT button (p.36/ p.55) OK button(p.38/p.55) METERING/ DOWN button (p.35/p.57) SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button (p.38/ p.55) Voice memo/ UP button(p.34/56) Memory Card cover/Battery chamber cover Strap eyelet Battery chamber DC input connection po...

READY 15 Camera status lamp Lamp Status Camera condition System ready Power on processing The camera focuses on the subject. (Pressing the shutter button half way down) Image processing(compression/ decompression) USB busy (PC mode) The camera cannot focus on the subject. Flash charge processing Fla...

16 Mode dial MOVIE CLIP Movie clip modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording timeof the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below.- Image size : 288X208 - File type : *.AVI STILL IMAGE Still image modeThis mode is used for still image shots.Macro shot...

17 READY 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 3.3V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera.(Within a year from the date of manufacture) The batteri...

18 Connecting to a Power Source 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. Using the batteries Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-...

19 READY Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter (3.3V 2.0A) allows thecamera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter. DANGER Always turn ...

20 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. - Turn off th...

22 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. Open the memory card cover and press the memory card as shown in the imageand release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover. 3. To close, push the card cover until you hear a click. If the card cover does...

23 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Image & Full Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.18 2 Recording mode p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.27 4 Flash p.36 5 Self-timer p.38 6 Macro p.31

25 RECORDING Starting recording mode INFORMATION Depending on the shooting conditions, the available recording time may be changed. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera f...

26 Starting recording mode Still image mode INFORMATION There are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder.If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the green LED willilluminate and you can capture an image. If the camera can focus on the subjec...

28 Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE / MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. Used for turning the camera power on / off.If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about 60SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode...

29 RECORDING LCD( ) button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE,MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. Image & full information Image & basic information LCD off MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the LCD button P...

30 MENU button When you press the MENU button, a menu related to eachcamera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing itagain will return the LCD to the initial display.A menu option can be displayed when the following areselected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAYmode and SETUP mod...

32 WIDE / TELE button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out.This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoomfunction. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X.When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar willdisplay in the upper left of the LCD monitor. TELE Optical zoom P...

33 RECORDING WIDE / TELE button WIDE Optical zoom Pressing the W zoom button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear furtheraway. Pressing the W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. thesubject appears at its furthest from the camera. WIDE...

34 INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to recorda voice memo.The Voice memo function is inactivated after finishing a voice memo.If you a record a new voice memo to an image that had a voice memo, the existing voicememo is replaced with the new...

35 RECORDING Indicator Mode Description Metering( ) / Down( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button makes the cursor shift to down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN( ) button operates as the METERING( ) bu...

36 Flash( )/ left( ) button Indicator Flash mode Definition Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operateautomatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will wo...

39 RECORDING Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera- Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.- In the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. - The following functions are availabl...

40 Size You can select the image size you require. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button.3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [SIZE] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressin...

41 RECORDING 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [QUALITY] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [QUALITY] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 5. Press ...

42 Effect 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button.2. Select the [EFFECT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. Using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shif...

43 RECORDING Shooting INFORMATION The flash mode is set to "flash off" in continuous shooting and AEB shooting. Aftercompleting the continuous or AEB shot, the shooting mode is changed to [SINGLE]automatically.Once a continuous sequence has begun, it will continue until the selected number o...

44 Shooting INFORMATION To take continuous shots, the number of available shots must be more than 2 because theminimum numbers of continuous shots permitted are 2. To take the AEB shots, the numberof available shots must be more than 3 because of the same reason.Camera shake can be a problem when us...

46 You can select the camera s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the ISO value. The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to light. As with film, the higher sp...

47 RECORDING White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button.2. Select the [STILL IMA...

48 Select the [NIGHT] sub menu in a low lighting condition and you can get a clearer image Scene INFORMATION In [NIGHT] mode, don’t move for a while after the flash has finished firing as the shutterspeed is slow. We recommend using a tripod or supporting the camera on a solid object inorder to avoi...

PLA Y 49 Starting the play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. Turn the camera on and select the PLAY( ) mode by rotati...

50 Starting the play mode Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a movie clip. Playing back a still image Press the PLAY & PAUSE button to play back the memo.To pause it while playing back a voice memo, press the PLAY & PAUSE button again. To stop play back, press the LEFT / RIGHT...

52 When you press the MENU button, the PLAY mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. The menu will not display on the LCD monitor under the following circumstances: - When another button is being pressed.- While image data is being ...

PLA Y 53 This deletes an image stored on the internal memory or memory card. Delete( ) button 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button. 2. Press the DELETE( ) button and a message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. Pressing the LEFT button : the...

57 PLA Y Play & Pause( ) / Down( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the down button makes the menu cursor move down. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, press the down button to play and pause the movie clip, slide show or a still image that has a voi...

58 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu 01 ~ 05 SEC NO YES ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES NO YES NO YES ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL COPY TO CARD STANDARD INDEX PRINT LOCK UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK 0 ~ 30 0 ~ 30 PLAY mode functions can be cha...

59 PLA Y 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. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SLIDE SHOW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the...

60 Protect This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, butwill NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. ...

PLA Y 61 Delete all This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. NOTICE Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. ...

62 Copy to card This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. S e l e c t t h e [ C O P Y T O C A R D ] m e n u b y p r e s s i n g t h e UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [COPY...

PLA Y 63 Copy to card DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memorycard. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.(Print quantity : 0 ~ 30 )The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOFinformation plays ...

PLA Y 65 DPOF : Index Images(except for movie clips) are printed as index type. There is no indicator for the index print. The first printed image is the first stored image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [PLAY[DPOF] 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT ...

66 Setup menu Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Default Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP( ) mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. [LANGUAGE], [DATE SETUP], [VIDEO OUT] sub menus will not be changed by doing the reset function. ENGLISH SPANISH KOREAN ITALIAN FRENCH S.CHINESE GERMAN...

67 SETUP Format This is used for formatting the memory card. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [FORMAT] sub menu. 4. Select the desired su...

69 SETUP File name This enables you to name files 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [FILE NAME] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [FILE NAME] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by...

70 Power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [POWER OFF] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and th...

71 SETUP Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [LANGUAGE] ...

72 Date setup You can change the imprinted date. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button.3. Select the [DATE SETUP] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shif...

73 SETUP Imprint There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button.3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button an...

74 Date type You can select date type that is imprinted on the image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button.3. Select the [DATE TYPE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the ...

75 SETUP List of camera function : Default: There is no associated menu.: The setting is maintained even if the camera power is off.: The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off.: The setting is returned to default after the function has been completed.: If the [U...

78 Sound A beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error occurs. You can check the camera condition with this function. You may adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT...

79 SETUP Video out 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. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] m...

80 Connecting to an external monitor Connecting to an external monitorIn RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored stillimages or movie clips by connecting the camera to an externalmonitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected toan external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off...

81 SETUP Quick view You can briefly review the last image captured during the pre-set time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice. 3. Select the [QUICK VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. ...

82 Starting PC mode If you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will changeto the PC mode automatically.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.The autofocus indicator lamp...

83 SETUP Starting PC mode Downloading stored images Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image ...

85 SETUP Important notes Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wearand tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability fromyour camera. The following should be avoided :- Severe changes in temperatur...

86 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator CARD ERROR ! CARD FULL ! NO IMAGE ! NO CARD ! FILE ERROR ! LOW BATTERY ! CARD LOCKED ! Causes - Card error. - There is insufficient memory card capacity to take an image. - There are no images stored...

87 SETUP Please check the following Before contacting a service center Symptom The camera doesn’t switch on The camera powers down whilst in use Batteries drain quickly Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button Causes - There is low battery capacity.- An AC Power Adapter is not co...

90 Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixels Focal Length SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) Lens F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Digital Zoom Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depend...

92 Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows.Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced.Copyright for both softwar...

94 Setting up the application software You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : Englishhttp://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the storedimages in the camera...

100 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].

102 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.110) 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. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM 100S...

103 SOFTW ARE Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green lamp (next to the viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the re...

105 SOFTW ARE Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0~10.2. 3. Connect the camera to...

106 Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.0 Digimax Viewer 2.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.0 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer program as it offers FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you...

107 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows.To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.

122 FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Dri...