Samsung Digimax 3100 - Manual

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 center...

6 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shockor severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairsshould be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.Please do not use this product in close p...

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 insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning ...

8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer,DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or aDPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 58~60, 62~63) Down loading image files fromcamera to computer. (refer to page 92) Editing images on a PC.(refer to page 98) Viewing image...

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

11 Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Shutter button Self-timer lamp Flash lightamount sensor Viewfinder DC inputconnection point USB/ AVconnection terminal Lens Microphone Flash Power button LCD monitor Mode dial Viewfinder Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator l...

12 Identification of features MANUAL mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture takingwith minimal user interaction. Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera withoptimal settings. You can still manually configure allfunctions except the iris and shutter speed. AUTO mode Yo...

14 Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 33) Color Status Camera Status Blinking For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals.For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Red Color Status Camera Status Blinking ...

15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies inaccordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions.When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.Do not rec...

17 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 67) if you are using a newly purchased memoryfor the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains imagescaptured with a different camera.Turn off the camera power whenever t...

19 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memorycard as shown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If ...

20 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.25 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Voice memo p.28 7 Macro p.29 8 Metering p.42 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator 10 Sharpness p.44 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 2004/01/01 01:00 PM p.68 13 Exposure compensati...

21 LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.35 15 RGB p.35 16 Image quality p.41 17 Image size/ Continuous shot 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.41 Number of available shots remaining 28 19 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode 1. Insert the batteries. (p.16) Insert the batteries taking note...

25 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camerasettings.When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camerashake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case...

26 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING, SCENE,NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera s power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button for...

30 Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode(O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range) Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center ...

38 LCD button [ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ] You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING mode willchange the display as shown below. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the auto focus lamp will light up...

39 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU buttondisplays the menu on the LCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the m...

40 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for...

Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi 41 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from AUTO,MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT and SCENE modes. Mode Icon 2048 1600 1024 640 Size 2048X1536 1600X120...

42 Quality Number of available shots(Still image) & Available recording time(Movie clip)(When using a 32MB SD memory card; based on Samsung's own testing) S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs.This file format complies with ...

43 Select the number of pictures in sequential shooting.You can select from AUTO, MANUAL and MySET modes. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only. - [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] : Take a specified number of pictures per shooting. Continuous shot Effect By using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add sp...

44 Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want totake. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCDmonitor before you take a picture, because this function isapplied only when the captured image is stored on thememory. You can select from MANUAL, MySET andNIGHT SCENE modes. [ ...

45 Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAYMODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it ...

53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 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. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play...

54 Starting the 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.Configure the interval for the slide show: Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode b...

55 Starting the slide show Protecting images Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show.Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the Up/Down But...

56 Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has noindicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [DELETE] functions, but will NOT beprotected from the [FORMAT] function. Deleting images...

57 Resize Change the resolution(size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be thestart-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired ...

58 Rotating an image DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memorycard’s DCIM/MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOFinformation plays bac...

61 Copy Picture The camera has multi memory slots for both SD Memory Cards (Multimedia Card) andMemory Stick DUO. Copy contents from one memory card to another while both memoryslots are loaded. [COPY TO MS] menu will be displayed if the current card is an SD MemoryCard (Multimedia Card). [COPY TO S...

62 PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (soldseparately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.2 In a mode wi...

64 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET SERIES OFF, 1 ~ 3 ~ 10MIN p.66 ENGLISH P”CCK»… FRANÇAIS PORTU. DE...

65 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page DARK NORMAL BRIGHT NTSC PAL NO YES SD/MMC MS DUO COMPUTER PRINTER LCD VIDEO Q.VIEW USB CARD SEL. RESET This function allows the user to select the file naming format.Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recordin...

67 Language Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pr...

69 Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the cameraoperation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press ...

70 Selecting Video out type 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 thecamera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of...

71 Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view ispossible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press t...

72 Select card The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and MemoryStick Duo. Select a memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded with a memorycard. Memory card selection 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. P...

73 Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu.The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 S...

74 Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu t...

75 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in thefollowing locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.- Areas exposed to direct sunli...

77 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again- Format the memory card (p.67) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to takean imag...

78 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted ...

81 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image...

83 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 bereproduced.Copyrights for software are...

84 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to thePC, you should first install the cameradriver. Figures (Images) used for the manualare based on model Digimax 430/ 370 . ...

85 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, thestored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editingprogram. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://w...

91 Starting PC Mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode.To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter (Optional) whenconnecting the camera to a computer. INFORMATION If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, thecamera...

94 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]. [Click !] 4. A window will open. Click the [OK] button and the camera driver will be removed. 5. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish]...

95 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.85) 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...

96 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Double-click!] [Click!] [Click!] Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and P...

97 Removing the removable disk 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software 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 the Macintosh and...

98 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera.This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression Ph...

101 FAQ [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in DeviceManager.Install the camera driver correctly.Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, andthen turn on the camera. [Case 5] There is an unexpected ...