Samsung Digimax 201 - Manuals

5 READY CONTENTS MENU button 57 4-function button 57 THUMBNAIL / LEFT button 58 SET / RIGHT button 59 UP button 60 DOWN button 60 Setting up the play back function using theLCD monitor 61 Image deletion 61 Slide show 64 Protect 65 # of prints 66 SETUP mode 67 Starting the SETUP mode 67 Beep 67 POWER...

6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the symbols This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and ...

8 SAFETY NOTE WARNING Do not use the flash in close proximity topeople or animals. Positioning the flash tooclose to your subject’s eyes, may causee y e s i g h t d a m a g e . D o n o t a t t e m p t t ophotograph children using a flash closer than ameter in proximity. When taking photographs, neve...

9 READY SAFETY NOTE 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...

10 Printing images using a dedicated printer, D P O F - c o m p a t i b l e p r i n t e r o r D P O F - equipped photo lab . (p.66) D o w n l o a d i n g i m a g e f i l e s f r o m camera to computer. (p.75~76) Editing images on a PC (p.103~117) Taking a picture. (p.33~52) THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN B...

12 MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS Manufacturer’s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Accessories (optional) Digital camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch Camera strap Product warranty User manual Applications S/W- Driver CD-ROM AC Adapter SD memory card USB ca...

14 Product Exterior (Back) IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 4-function button LCD monitor MENU button Power switch Viewfinder LCD button Camera status LED Strap eyelet THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button 4-function button ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button

15 READY Camera status LED IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera status LED Camera status LED Color Status Camera condition Blinking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Blinking slowly Flash charge processing Image processing(compression/decompr...

16 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Information Self-timer lamp Color Status Camera condition Blinking For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals. Blinking 1 time When the camera power is on / when the shut...

17 READY LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.33 / 34 2 Battery p.25 3 Camera shake warning p.35 / 43 4 Flash p.43 / 44 5 Self-timer p.41 6 Focus mode p.38 7 White balance p.50 8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.50 9 Digital zoom p.40 Number of available shots remaining...

18 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Play mode Still image & Full Status Movie clip & Full Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.25 2 Protect p.65 3 4-Direction icons p.40 4 Print set indicator p.66 5 Digital zoom p.40 6 Stored image number 100-0006 7 SD memory card indicator p.28 8 Movie c...

19 READY Camera mode definition IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below. STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes. The focus ra...

20 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing theMENU button as below. Power on STILL IMAGE mode ( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) PLAY mode menu PLAY mode MOVIE CLIP mode menu Connect...

21 READY LCD monitor menu indicator IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode STILL IMAGE ( ) WHITE BALANCE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 1600x1200* (p.46) 1280x960 640x480 SUPER FINE (p.47) FINE* NORMAL AUTO* (p.49) DAYLIGHT SUNSET FL...

25 READY Connecting to Power PREPARATION There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 3.3V / 2.0A). Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the ...

27 READY PREPARATION Using the AC power adapter If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use. Plug the adapter into the ...

28 Inserting the SD memory card PREPARATION The camera comes with 8MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in thecamera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card([CARD]stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more i...

30 Removing the SD memory card PREPARATION 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. 2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover. NOTICE Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may ca...

31 READY PREPARATION These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as the memoryperformance and subject matter. Maintenance of the SD memory card Turn off the camera power whenever the CARD is being inserted or removed.Repeated use of the CARD will eventually re...

32 PREPARATION Preserving the SD memory card data If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the CARD is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be ...

33 ADV ANCED Starting Recording Mode RECORDING MODE 1. Insert the batteries (p.25). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the CARD (p.28). As this camera has an 8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will...

34 RECORDING MODE Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a still image. 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. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and ...

36 RECORDING MODE Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. POWER switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to r...

37 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE MENU button Pressing the MENU button image & full information Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button image & basic information LCD off When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD ...

38 RECORDING MODE NOTICE To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.8m ~ 1.3m. NOTICE To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.18m ~ 0.25m. Focus switch Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.18m ~ 0.25m. A Macro/Portrait icon ( ) will display on ...

40 RECORDING MODE SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button isused for confirming data that is changed by using / buttons. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressingthis button activates digital zooming in.The maximum zoom magnification is 2X fo...

42 RECORDING MODE FLASH( )/ DOWN( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN button ( ) makes the menu cursor move down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN ( ) button operates as the FLASH button. Selecting the flash mod...

43 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE FLASH MODE Indicator Definition If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. When...

45 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the mo...

47 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE Selecting the image quality 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY]...

48 RECORDING MODE JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images without harmful influence to the original image. It is the most common type of compressed image...

49 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images. The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. The changed white balance value is maintained until the camera power is off. There are 5 white bala...

50 RECORDING MODE EV COMPENSATION This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value. If you increase the exposure value, ...

52 Movie clip recording time RECORDING MODE This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode You can select the movie clip recording time. Selecting the movie clip recording time 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor of...

53 ADV ANCED PLAY MODE Starting the Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by pressing the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on the memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. 1. Slide the power switch to turn on t...

54 PLAY MODE The PLAY mode functions are listed below Thumbnail, Digital zoom, Image information display Image deletion, Delete all, Format Slide show, Protect image Number of prints Camera button Play back Print setting LCD monitor Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to p...

56 PLAY MODE Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. Power switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce...

58 PLAY MODE THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the following. - Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display - Digital zoom : Moves to the ...

59 ADV ANCED PLAY MODE SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the / / / buttons. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the OK button activates the following. - Normal display : When...

61 ADV ANCED Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY MODE The 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. Image deletion NOTICE Before deleting an image from the camera, you should ...

62 PLAY MODE 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will b...

63 ADV ANCED PLAY MODE Format Internal memory format : Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory. SD memory card format : Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card. All the files in the memory are deleted by the [FORMAT] function. Before formatting the memory, it is advisa...

64 PLAY MODE Slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations. You can select the slide show play back time( between 1 and 9 sec) 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the...

65 ADV ANCED NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Protect This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOC...

66 PLAY MODE # of prints This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not available for Movie clips. The DPOF file is only stored on the card. Setting ...

67 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE Starting the SETUP mode Beep A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you can check the camera conditions. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating...

68 SETUP MODE POWER OFF This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from the last operation. If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will...

69 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE DATE IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. INFORMATION This function is not available in the movie clip mode. Date will be imprinted as DATE TYPE setting. The DATE IMPRINT function is unaffected by the camera being switched on and off. The date can ...

70 SETUP MODE DATE TYPE You can select the date type that is to be imprinted on the image. - YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day - MM/DD/YYYY : month/ day /year - DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be disp...

71 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE DATE SETUP INFORMATION The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2099. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month) NOTICE If the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date. The Recording date is displayed o...

72 SETUP MODE QUICK VIEW 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUICK VIEW]. 6. Press the SET( ) but...

73 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE LANGUAGE INFORMATION The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) but...

74 SETUP MODE RESET 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and th...

75 ADV ANCED PC MODE Starting the PC mode If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically. In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. There is no menu available when the PC mode is select...

76 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 files will then...

78 IMPORTANT NOTES If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the CARD, the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CARD. Mai...

79 ADV ANCED Warning indicator IMPORTANT NOTES There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator CARD FULL ! PROTECT CARD LOCKED! NO IMAGE! MEMORY ERROR! USB ERROR! A battery indicator blinks! Camera shake warning indicator! Mode STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIPmode PLAY mode STI...

80 Please check the following BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The camera doesn’t switch on The camera powers down whilst in use Batteries drainquickly Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button The images are unclear The flash does not fire Incorrect date and time is dis...

82 SPECIFICATIONS Type 1/3.2 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels Samsung Lens f=5.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 43mm) F No. F3.5/F8.0 Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE : 2X , PLAY mode : 2X Optical Viewfinder Optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" col...

84 Software Notes SOFTWARE MANUAL 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. Copyrigh...

85 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL Driver Storage Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can find [R...

87 SOFTW ARE Setting up the USB driver for Windows 98SE SOFTWARE MANUAL To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. Before connecting the camera to the P...

88 Setting up DirectX 8.1 SOFTWARE MANUAL 1. After driver installation, [Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup] window will open automatically. Click [Yes]. 2. The software license agreement window will open. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and...

91 SOFTW ARE Removing the USB Driver for Windows SOFTWARE MANUAL 1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].

93 SOFTW ARE Removable Disk SOFTWARE MANUAL To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.87) 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 t...

94 SOFTWARE MANUAL Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and PC are...

96 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC SOFTWARE MANUAL 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support 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 camer...

97 SOFTW ARE Setting up Digimax Viewer SOFTWARE MANUAL This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. Click [Digimax Viewer 1.0] on the Autorun frame. 2. An installation window will be displayed as shown alongside.Click [Next]. 3. The Software License Agreement window will display. If you agree t...

99 SOFTW ARE Digimax Viewer SOFTWARE MANUAL This software is only compatible with Windows. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will then open. Select an image and press the right mouse button. A pop-up menu will op...

100 Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SOFTWARE MANUAL This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE menu on the autorun frame. 2. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select language. 3. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next>] to move to the...

103 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

104 MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results t...

106 Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SOFTWARE MANUAL To obtain images from the computer 1. To acquire images, Click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. The Open file selector...

107 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL When you obtain images from the digital camera. Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options di...

108 SOFTWARE MANUAL 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Note When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. [Computer and...

109 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL Acquiring images from an Album. Refer to page 113 for more information about creating an Album. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the a...

110 SOFTWARE MANUAL PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] steps Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu. Special Effects A num...

111 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL COMPOSE Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : A collage consists of several photos o r s e c t i o n s o f p h o t o s a r r a n g e d together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity inc...

112 SOFTWARE MANUAL ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Master Album. [ Select a photo, and choose...

113 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL Creating an Album 1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. 2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.] 3. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..]....

114 SOFTWARE MANUAL Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!]

116 SOFTWARE MANUAL Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] step SHARE Save To save the active file according to its current name and path. Save As To assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-mail e-mailing images. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show.

117 SOFTW ARE SOFTWARE MANUAL You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] step PRINT Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template. Choose a printer, an orientation, the pr...

118 About USB 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 t...