Samsung u-ca5 - 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 centre...

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 centre.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 to...

8 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents canvary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearestSamsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Remote control S...

9 System chart PictBridge compatible printer(see p.78) Computer External monitor Yellow colour - Video White colour - Voice (see p.91) For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XPMinimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)140MB of available hard-di...

10 Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Flash Remote control sensor Lens Power button Auto Focus lamp Speaker Microphone Shutter button Mode switch LCD monitor LCD button Strap eyelet Zoom T button(Digital zoom) Zoom W button(Thumbnail) Play mode button Tripod socket DC/USB/A...

11 Identification of features Back Top You can recharge your rechargeable battery, print a captured image and download imageswith the cradle. (Refer to page 15, 78, 117) Battery holder Memory card slot Battery chamber Battery chamber cover FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button Macro / DOWN button Play ...

14 Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter)allows the camera to be used for long periods of time.Plug the SAC-41 (for both Charger andAC adapter) into the connection point (DC IN 4.2V) on the camera. * Insert the rechargeabl...

15 Connecting to a Power Source Charging with the camera - Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber. - Put the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) into your power socket and DCinput connection point of the camera. Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 (for both Char...

18 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.86) if you are using a newly purchased memory forthe first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains imagescaptured with a different camera.Turn off the camera power whenever th...

20 Inserting the memory card 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly,do not attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction ofinsertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert thememory card the wrong way round. Doing ...

21 When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before 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...

22 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.17 3 Continuous shot p.49 4 Flash p.32 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Voice memo p.29 7 Macro p.30 8 Metering p.49 9 Sharpness p.50 10 Auto...

23 LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.17). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.20).3. Close the battery chamber cover.4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.5. Select the MOVIE...

26 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and ...

27 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function canbe set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button SHUTTER button If the menu is not displayed, this button works as theOPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. ZOOM W/T button Used...

31 Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame.2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it me...

38 M button : selecting preset scene modes You can use the M button to select the AUTO, MANUAL andSCENE mode. This button will operate only in the still image mode You can easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations by selecting thescene sub menus. How to use the M button ...

43 LCD button [Full Information Mode] [Basic Information Mode] [Power save mode] You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDINGmode, pressing the LCD button will change the display asshown below. Idle mode - After selecting Save mode by press...

44 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 withthe exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menuon the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the ...

46 How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no me...

50 Sharpness By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. [MANUAL mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] [Normal] : No effect is added to the image. [B & W] : Converts the image to black and white. [Sepia] : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a ...

51 Special Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.You can select this menu only in the MANUAL mode. You can select the preset focus frame, Composite shooting and Photo frame function. If aspecial effect is selected, the rest special funct...

52 [ 1/2 ] [ 2/2 ] [ The result image ] Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Composite] menu by pressin...

53 Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 3 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Photo Frame] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN but...

54 Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording.You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by sliding the mode switch and press the menu button. Press the Left/Rightbutton to select ...

55 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 ...

68 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 setup in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play m...

71 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. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Slide] menu tab. Start the slide s...

72 Starting the slide show Protecting images Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect. [Cancel] : Normal displ...

73 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...

75 Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotatedpicture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Rotate] menu tab. 3. Selec...

78 [Using the USB cable with Cradle] [Using the USB cable with Camera] 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. Setting up the camera for con...

79 PictBridge: Picture Selection Select pictures to print 1. The [Images] menu will appear.2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. When [One Pic] is selected : The PictBridge function will be applied only to thepicture currently displayed. Wh...

80 PictBridge: Print Setting Menu Size Setting the size of the printing paper Auto, Postcard, 4X6, 2L, A4, Letter, A3 Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper Type Setting the quality of the printing paper Auto, Plain, Photo, Fastphot Quality Setting the quality of the pictur...

83 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all cameramodes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Reset - Series - Power Off Off, 1, 3, 5, 10 min - p.85 ENGLISH P”CCK»… P...

84 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 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 [File] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN but...

86 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...

87 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set upthe date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT but...

89 Function lamp Setting the function lamp 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 [Lamp] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub ...

90 Auto Focus lamp LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness 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 [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button an...

91 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 ...

93 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 [Quick View] setup. Quick view ispossible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, pre...

94 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 Off LOGO User Image 1 User Image 2 Of...

95 Start up sound Shutter sound Setting the Startup 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 tab. 3. Select the [S.Sound] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Sel...

96 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...

98 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Card Error ! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on againInsert the memory card againInsert the memory card and format the memory card (p.86) No Card ! A memory card is not inserted Insert a memory...

99 Warning indicator Please check the following Before contacting a service centre Low Light ! When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode Set USB [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. Reconfigure [USB] in the [Setup] menu. Out Of Numbe...

102 Specifications Type 1/2.5" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 5.13 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 5.25 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105 mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 10.1X (depends on image size) LCD Monitor 1.8" col...

104 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 ar...

105 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 the PC,you should first install the camera driver. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and P...

107 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://...

117 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. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. In any mod...

119 Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 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.

120 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. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window willdisappear. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The...

121 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.107) 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 10...

122 Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the icon located upper left side of the LCD monitor blinks, you have to wait until the icon illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP(The illustrations may be different from the...

123 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 9.2 ~ 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh an...

125 Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured inthe Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Digimax Reader Eng]. The following screen will ap...

127 Digimax Reader With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from thecamera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4 PhotoImpression 4]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Bu...

129 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 107. [Case 3] The USB cab...