Page 2 - Instructions
2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Insert the USB cable Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USBcable, you will need to set up the camera driver.Install the camera driver that is contained in theApplication S/W CD-ROM.(p.95) Take a picture (p.21) ...
Page 3 - Contents; READY
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Page 4 - SOFTWARE
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Page 5 - Getting to know your camera; About the icons
5 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.Please check that the camer...
Page 6 - Danger; Warning
6 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 repairs shouldbe carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.Please do not use this product in close proximit...
Page 7 - Caution; An FCC warning
7 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 to use the...
Page 8 - This digital camera can be used for
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 55~62) Down loading image files fromcamera to computer. (refer to page 84) Editing images on a PC.(refer to page 113) Viewing images on a...
Page 10 - Manufacturer's contents
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 DigiStudio Product warranty User manual Duracell CP-1 battery AC adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603)...
Page 11 - Identification of features
11 Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Mode switch Viewfinder Auto Focuslamp Microphone Strap eyelet Speaker Lens Power button Flash Shutter button Function lamp LCD monitor Viewfinder Camera status lamp WIDE/THUMBNAIL button TELE/Digital zoom button +&-/ DELETE button U...
Page 12 - Mode switch
12 Identification of features Voice recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the availablerecording time of the memory capacity allows.Image size and type are listed below.- Image size : 320X240, 160X120 - Movie clip file type : *.mov (MPEG4) A voice recording can be recorded for a...
Page 13 - Lamp
13 Identification of features Still image mode There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries oralternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A).We recommend using batteries for a digital camera.(use batteries that are within a year of their da...
Page 14 - Connecting to a Power Source; INFORMATION
14 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside...
Page 15 - Using the batteries
15 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the polarity(+ and-). The Digimax Battery Pack is a rechargeable external Li-ionbattery for use with most digital cameras. Thes...
Page 16 - Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo
16 Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo on its own into a Memory Stick-compatible device.Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter into a Memory Stick-compatible device withoutattaching the Memory Card Duo to the adapter. Using it without the Memory Stick Duo...
Page 17 - Maintenance of the Memory Stick Duo
17 Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo Maintenance of the Memory Stick Duo (Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card".) Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 66) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the came...
Page 18 - Inserting the memory card
18 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back ofthe camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memoryca...
Page 19 - When Using the Camera for the First Time
19 When Using the Camera for the First Time If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time andlanguage in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, timeand language. Set up the date, time and language before using this came...
Page 20 - LCD monitor indicator
20 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.15 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.23 4 Flash p.29 5 Self-timer p.30 6 Voice memo p.26 7 Macro p.27 8 Meteri...
Page 21 - Starting the recording mode
21 LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.18).3. Close the memory card cover.4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.5. Select the MOVIE CLI...
Page 22 - Starting recording mode
22 Starting recording mode Recording a still image Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movieclip.5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 7. Press the sh...
Page 23 - Things to watch out for when taking pictures
23 Things to watch out for when taking pictures If the camera is in focus, when you press the SHUTTER button halfway, the camerastatus lamp (green) will light up and the LCD monitor's autofocus mark will turn green. If the camera is out of focus, when you press the SHUTTER button halfway, the camera...
Page 24 - Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera; POWER button
24 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can beset up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.If there is no operation during the specified time, thecamera’s power will be turned off autom...
Page 28 - Focus lock
28 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 of the autofocus frame.2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. The camera status lamp (green) will light up, indicating that the camera is in foc...
Page 35 - LCD button
35 +/- button zoom0 zoom1 zoom2 zoom3 zoom4 zoom5 zoom6 zoom7 5.8 7.4 9.1 10.7 12.4 14.0 15.7 17.4 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.8 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4 10.0 Optical Zoom Large Small Aperture Value Zoom Position Focusing range(mm) [ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic informatio...
Page 36 - Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings
36 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.In the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on theLCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have select...
Page 37 - How to use the menu
37 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode NORMAL B&W SUNSET SEPIA RGB SOFT NORMAL VIVID 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...
Page 38 - Mode; Size
38 Mode AUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images. MANUAL : Use this to store your custom settings for the camera. Any changes made to settings other than Self-Timer and Voice Recording will be saved. NIGHT : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. You can sele...
Page 39 - Quality
39 Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. This is available in Auto,Manual, Night, and Movie clip modes Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL HIGH LOW File Format jpeg jpeg ...
Page 40 - Metering
40 Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to takebrighter pictures. This can be set in Auto and Manual modes. MULTI( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in theimage area. However, the calculationwill be bi...
Page 41 - Effect; Sharpness
41 Effect Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitorbefore you take a picture, because this function is applied onlywhen the captured image is stored on the memory. You canselect from AUTO and MANUAL modes. Sub menu...
Page 42 - Starting play mode
42 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 PLAYbutton once to switch to Play mode and press it again...
Page 50 - Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor
50 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 theMENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode areas follows. To capture an image after setting up the play m...
Page 52 - Deleting all images
52 Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. (The files that were stored in the AVATAR folder will not be deleted.)Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT bu...
Page 53 - Protecting images
53 Protecting images 4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the OK button. [UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function.[LOCK] : Sets up the protect function. - If you select the[ONE PIC] sub menu at step 3, you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the...
Page 54 - Resize
54 Resize A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo 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 sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button an...
Page 55 - Rotating an image
55 Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. If [OFF] is selected : Press the O...
Page 58 - PictBridge
58 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.You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES : Setting up the scope of P...
Page 59 - PictBridge: Picture Selection
59 PictBridge: Picture Selection 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera tothe printer.(See p.58) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear.3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [IMAGES], and then press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP ...
Page 60 - PictBridge: Print Setting
60 PictBridge: Print Setting You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and FileName Print menus for printed pictures. Menu Function Sub menu 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera tothe prin...
Page 61 - PictBridge: Picture Printing
61 PictBridge: Picture Printing When printing pictures by connecting the camera to the printer, use the AC adapter.If the printer is turned off during printing, the printing will stop and the paper will be dispelled.If there are continuous print error, please check the print condition. INFORMATION P...
Page 62 - PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINT
62 PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to pages 55 to 57. This allows you to restore the values of the PictBridge menu, which was changed inCUSTOMIZE, to their default values. 1. Connect the cam...
Page 63 - Setup menu
63 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 changed setup mode values will be maintained even if youturn the camera off and then back on. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub...
Page 64 - File name
64 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format.Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pres...
Page 66 - Language; Formatting a memory card
66 Language Setting Language 1. In any mode other than 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 pressing the ...
Page 67 - Imprinting the recording date
67 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up thedate type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and selec...
Page 69 - Sound; LCD brightness
69 Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, whenbutton 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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU bu...
Page 70 - Selecting Video out type
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 other than Voice Reco...
Page 71 - Quick view
71 Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just capturedon the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only withstill images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU but...
Page 73 - Setting up the MYCAM menu; Avatar
73 Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound, shutter sound and AVATAR. Every cameraworking mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. Avatar You can transfer avatar files created with the DigiStudio program to the camera and play themback i...
Page 75 - Start up image
75 Avatar When selecting or playing back an avatar, please use the adapter (3.3V 2.0A) for thecamera.You can store as many avatars as memory capacity allows.When the avatar is selected, the startup image will be replaced by the avatar.Do not arbitrarily change the folder name of the Memory Stick Duo...
Page 76 - Shutter sound
76 Start up image Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by...
Page 77 - List of camera functions
77 List of camera functions D : Default - : There is no related menu. K : Altered settings and values are maintained even after the camera is turned off. (KEEP) R : A default value is restored when the camera is turned off. (RETURN) O : A default value is restored after the function has been execute...
Page 83 - Starting PC mode
83 Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, thecamera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode".In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mod...
Page 85 - Important notes; Be sure to observe the following precautions!; Extremes in temperature may cause problems.
85 Starting PC mode 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. (p.112) Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This uni...
Page 87 - There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display
87 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.66) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an im...
Page 88 - Before contacting a service center; Please check the following
88 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...
Page 91 - Specifications
91 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixelSHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 3.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image o...
Page 93 - Software Notes; About the software
93 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...
Page 95 - Setting up the application software
95 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can beedited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://...
Page 103 - DigiStudio Installation guide
103 DigiStudio Installation guide System Requirements for DirectX 8.1 1. If your PC does not have DirectX (version 8.1 or later) installed, follow the instructions provided during the installation process to install DirectX. 2. If you are asked to confirm the installation of DirectX, click [Next >...
Page 105 - DigiStudio Installation
105 DigiStudio Installation DigiStudio is a 3D avatar creation program. You can store3D avatar files on the camera and use one of the avatars asthe startup image.Be sure to check the system requirements (p. 103) beforeinstalling the program.This software is available in the Windows version only.Be s...
Page 108 - Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE
108 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...
Page 109 - Removable Disk
109 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.95) 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 100SSC...
Page 110 - Removing the removable disk
110 Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the function lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with ...
Page 113 - MGI PhotoSuite III SE; An introduction to the Welcome screen
113 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 edi...
Page 115 - Get; When you obtain images from the digital camera.
115 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 disp...
Page 116 - NOTICE; Acquiring images from an Album.
116 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. NOTICE 4. The Welcome sc...
Page 117 - Prepare
117 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 120 for more information aboutcreating an Album. Prepare When the ...
Page 118 - Compose
118 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 andlayou...
Page 119 - Organize
119 MGI PhotoSuite III 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 Mas...
Page 120 - Creating an Album
120 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..]. 4. P...
Page 121 - Add images to the album
121 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 t...
Page 122 - Share
122 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 images. Menu ...
Page 123 - FAQ; Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.
123 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 PCmode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly.Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 95. [Case 3] The USB cabl...
Page 125 - MEMO
