Samsung 300 - Manual

READY 5 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 cameramalfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S ...

6 Danger Warning Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock orsevere damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should becarried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Please do not use this product i...

READY 7 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 ...

8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicatedprinter, DPOF-compatible printero r D P O F - e q u i p p e d p h o t o l a b .(p.57) Down loading image files fromcamera to computer. (p.67~68) Editing images on a PC. (p.90) Taking a picture. (p.30~44)

10 This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 3.2 mega pixels 3X digital zoom Movie clip recording function Date imprinting on a still image Multiple language support 16MB internal memory Special features An FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the lim...

READY 11 Manufacturer's contents Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch USB cable Camera strap Applications S/W . Driver CD-ROM User manual Product warranty SD memory CARD AC adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603) marked contents are optional. Please check that you have the correct contents be...

12 Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) Shutter button Lens Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Flash USB connectionterminal DC inputconnection point Focus lever Mode dial Battery chamber / Card cover Card slot Tripod socket Battery chamber

READY 13 Identification of features Product Exterior (Back) 4-functionbutton LCD monitor MENU button Power switch Viewfinder LCD button Camera status LED Strap eyelet THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button Camera status LED Optimum pict...

14 Identification of features Camera status LED Color Status Camera condition On Blinking and off Power on processing Flash charge processing Image processing(compression/decompression) USB busy When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Blinking slowly Blinking fast Green IN...

READY 15 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.30 2 Battery p.24 3 Camera shake warning p.31/38 4 Flash p.38 5 Self-timer p.36 6 Focus mode p.34 7 White balance p.42 8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.43 9 Digital zoom p.35 Number of available shots remaining (Still imag...

16 LCD monitor indicator Play mode No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.24 2 Protect p.56 3 4-Direction icons p.50 4 Print set indicator p.57 5 Digital zoom L : X5, M : X3, S/I : X2 p.50 6 Stored image number 100-0006 7 SD memory card indicator p.26 8 Movie clip indicator p.30 Still image & Fu...

READY 17 Camera mode definition 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 ranges are : 1. Macro ( ) : 0...

18 Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressingthe MENU button as below. Power on STILL IMAGE mode ( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) PLAY mode menu PLAY mode MOVIE CLIP mode menu Connecting USB cable PC mode Press...

READY 19 LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode STILL IMAGE ( ) WHITE BALANCE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2048x1536* (p.40) 1600x1200 640x480 SUPER FINE (p.41) FINE* NORMAL AUTO* (p.42) DAYLIGHT SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN -2.0 ~ 0....

READY 23 Connecting to Power 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 thedate of manufacture) The batteries are list...

24 Connecting to Power Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 3. To close the battery cham...

READY 25 Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an ACAdapter allows the camera to be used for long periodsof time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it isadvisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enableextended use.Plug the adapter into the connection poin...

26 Inserting the SD memory card The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movieclips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SDmemory card([CARD] stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more images andmo...

27 READY Removing the SD memory card 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. Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this maycause damaged da...

28 Instructions on how to use the memory card - Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. - Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. - Wear and te...

30 Starting Recording Mode If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to theinternal memory. 1. Insert the batteries (p.24). Insert the batteries taking note of the ...

RECORDING 31 Starting Recording Mode Even though you can select any movie clip recording time in the MOVIE CLIP modemenu, the available recording time will be determined by available memory capacity.Camera shake warning.When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) maya...

32 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 duringperiods of inactivity. This is done to reduce battery dra...

RECORDING 33 Using the camera button to adjust the camera MENU button When you press the MENU button, a menu related to eachcamera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : ...

34 Focus switch Before taking an image, you have to check that theFocus switch is in the desired position. As there can besome differences between what is seen through theViewfinder and the resulting image when taken at arange closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you usethe LCD monitor to compos...

RECORDING 35 4-function button [ 4-function button ] Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode UP( ) ON Makes the menu cursor move up Makes the menu cursor move up button OFF Selecting the self-timer mode Selecting the self-timer mode DOWN( ) ON Makes ...

36 4-function button Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode.You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom. INFORMATION SELF-TIMER( )/ UP( ) b...

RECORDING 37 Selecting the Auto flash The default is OFF.The self-timer LED lamp(red) will blink for 10 seconds after the SELF-TIMER button hasbeen pressed. - 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 interva...

38 4-function button Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Definition Auto & Red eye reduction Auto flash 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-ey...

RECORDING 39 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 displaysthe menu on the LCD monitor.The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have select...

40 Image size In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size.A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number ofshots you can store on a memory.The image sizes are listed below. 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 Selecting the image size 1. Rotate the m...

RECORDING 41 Image Quality Selecting the image quality 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [S...

42 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 balance menus : AUTO/ DAYLIGHT/ ...

RECORDING 43 Exposure 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, the image will ...

44 Movie clip recording time This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP modeYou can select the movie clip recording time. Selecting the exposure value 1. Rotate the mode dial to the MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN button ( ) and select the desired movie clip re...

PLA Y 45 Starting the Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. The camera can nowplay back the images stored in 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 the camera. 2. Se...

46 Starting the Play Mode The PLAY mode functions are listed below Camera button Play back Image deletion, Delete all, Format Slide show, Protect image Number of prints Thumbnail, Digital zoom, Image information display Print setting LCD monitor If there are no images stored on the internal memory o...

PLA Y 47 Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. LCD button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below. You can check the image information(image size, recording date, time, f...

PLA Y 49 4-function 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 activatesthe following. - Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display- Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of th...

50 4-function button ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming datathat is changed by using the / / buttons. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the SET button activates thefollowing. - Normal display : Pres...

52 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. Deleting an image An unprotected image can be deleted in this menu.(A protected image can’t be deleted.) 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and pr...

PLA Y 53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 4. Select [DELETE ALL] by pressing the UP( )/DOW...

54 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display. 4. Select [FORMAT] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button and...

PLA Y 55 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 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. Rotate the mode dial to th...

56 This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK).It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protect indicator The unprotected image does not have indicator. Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY ...

58 A beep will sound when you press the camera buttonand you can check the camera conditions. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.3. Select [BEEP] by pressin...

SETUP 59 Starting the SETUP mode This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessarybattery drainage.You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from thelast operation.If you select [CANCEL], the power off function...

60 Starting the SETUP mode There is an option to include DATE on still images. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.3. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE IMPRINT]. 4. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 5. Se...

SETUP 61 Starting the SETUP mode 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. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.3. Press the UP( ...

62 Starting the SETUP mode The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2099. (It is automaticallyprogrammed to allow for a leap year/ month) INFORMATION If the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date.The Recording date is displayed on the LCD monitor...

SETUP 63 Starting the SETUP mode You can briefly review the last image captured.You can select the review time from a choice of CANCEL/ 1/ 2/ 3 SEC. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.3. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( )...

64 The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected. INFORMATION There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor.You can select English/ Korean/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Taiwanese/ Chinese. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SET...

SETUP 65 Starting the SETUP mode This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.3. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button a...

66 Starting the PC mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode.To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) whenconnecting the camera to a computer. INFORMATION If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will...

SETUP 67 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 f...

SETUP 69 Important notes Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand generalwear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service andreliability from your camera.The following should be avoided : Severe changes in temperature ...

70 Warning indicator Warning indicator Causes Remedy There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Insert a new CARD ordelete stored images to freeup some memory. There is insufficient memorycapacity to take an image. Protected images can’t bedeleted. The SD memory card is locked The...

SETUP 71 Before contacting a sevice center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy Insert fresh batteriesConnect an AC Power Adapter There is low battery capacityAn AC Power Adapter is notconnected The batteries are exhaustedThe Camera is turned offautomatically due to the Autopower functio...

SETUP 73 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Mega pixels Samsung Lens f=7.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 45mm) F No. F4.0/F8.0 Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE mode : 2X, 3X PLAY mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Optic...

SOFTW ARE 75 About the software 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 bereproduced.Copyright for...

76 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at the step 2, the camera driver installation will be cancelled and awindow for installing Digimax Viewer 1.0 will be displayed. INFORMATION You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : Englishht...

SOFTW ARE 83 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 1. T r a c e [ S t a r t S e t t i n g ] a n d d o u b l e - c l i c k [Controller] [Click !] 4. To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button. 5. Press [OK] button. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Prop...

84 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.76) 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 100...

SOFTW ARE 85 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 tran...

SOFTW ARE 87 Digimax Viewer Before deleting an image from the camera, you should download the image to yourcomputer or protect the image, if you want to keep it. INFORMATION This software is only compatible with Windows.To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Di...

88 MGI PhotoSuite III SE An introduction to the Welcome screen 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. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo edit...

SOFTW ARE 89 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Introduction to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. 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 a...

90 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Get 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 onthe Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the listof options displ...

SOFTW ARE 91 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 3. Select the [ DCIM 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ]. 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. INFORMATION 4. ...

92 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a photo album], click an image in the album and click[Open]. 3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Refer to page 95 for more information aboutcreating an Album. Prepare When the im...

SOFTW ARE 93 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Compose Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photosarranged together on acommon background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage...

94 MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : T o c r e a t e a n A l b u m , c l i c k [ O r g a n i z e ] i n t h e w e l c o m escreen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Mast...

SOFTW ARE 95 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Creating an Album 1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or theOrganize 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...

96 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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. [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)],[Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't beused. [Click!] [Click!] 3. A [Add photo to...

SOFTW ARE 97 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Menu of [SHARE] steps SaveTo save the active file according to its currentname and path. Save AsTo assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-maile-mailing images. Slide ShowViewing images as a slide show. Saving or sharing images. Share Print You can print imag...

98 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 Driv...

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