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User's Manual
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User's Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
  • Page 2 Instructions ❾✃ Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] ❾➴ If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents READY ❾➴Getting to know your camera ❾➴About the icons ❾➴Danger ❾➴Warning ❾➴Caution ❾➴An FCC warning ❾➴System chart ❾➴Identification of features ❾✃Front & Top ❾✃Back & Bottom ❾✃Side/ 5-function button ❾✃Mode dial ❾➴Connecting to a Power Source ❾✃Using the AC power adapter(3.3V 2.0A) ❾✃Using the batteries ❾➴Instructions on how to use the memory card 16 ❾✃Maintenance of the memory card...
  • Page 4 Contents ❾➴Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ❾➴Starting the slide show ❾➴Rotating an image ❾➴Resize ❾➴Protecting images ❾➴Deleting all images ❾➴DPOF ❾➴DPOF : STANDARD ❾➴DPOF : INDEX ❾➴DPOF : PRINT SIZE ❾➴DPOF : CANCEL ❾➴COPY TO CARD ❾➴PictBridge ❾➴PictBridge: Picture Selection ❾➴PictBridge: Printing...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera

    ❾➴ Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

  • Page 6: ❾➴Danger

    Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. ❾✃ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

  • Page 7: ❾➴Caution

    ❾✃ Increase distance between the camera and the affected device. ❾✃ Use a different socket away from the affected device. ❾✃ Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/ TV engineer. ➃❃This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 8: System Chart

    System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. User manual Pouch Product warranty DPOF compatible printer(see p.65) Rechargeable battery AC cord Battery charger ❾➓8❾➔...
  • Page 9 System chart Computer PictBridge compatible (see p.94) printer(see p.69) USB cable System Requirements For Windows ➃❃PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) ➃❃Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP ➃❃Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) ➃❃140MB of available hard-disk space ➃❃USB port ➃❃CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Flash Function lamp Back & Bottom Flash indicator lamp(Red) Viewfinder +/-, DELETE button LCD monitor Play mode button Tripod socket * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

  • Page 11: ❾✃Side/ 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Mode dial ❾✃ You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. ❾➴...
  • Page 12 Identification of features ❾➴ AS mode ❾➴ M mode ❾➴ VOICE RECORDING mode ❾➴ MOVIE CLIP mode ❾➴ NIGHT SCENE mode ❾➴ SCENE mode ❾➓12❾➔ Aperture priority/ Shutter priority mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the AS mode.
  • Page 13 Identification of features ❾✃ Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Function Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take Power on a picture After taking a picture Function lamp blinks once While movie recording Function lamp blinks at a 1-second interval While voice recording.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    : AA type - Ni-MH(Samsung SNB-2312 recommended) Ni-Cd(over 1000mAh) CR-V3 type - Samsung SBP-1303(Lithium Ion battery) If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter (3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time.

  • Page 15: ❾✃Using The Batteries

    Connecting to a Power Source DANGER ❾➴ Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. ❾➴ As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials. ❾➴...

  • Page 16: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    ❾➴ 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 tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. ❾➴ The memory card is an electronic precision device.
  • Page 17 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ❾➴ If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. ❾➴ Don’t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

  • Page 19: ❾➴Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ❾✃ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 Description Battery Recording mode Continuous shot Flash Self-timer Macro Metering Card inserted indicator Auto focus frame Camera shake warning Date/ Time Exposure compensation White Balance...

  • Page 20: ❾➴Starting The Recording Mode

    LCD monitor indicator Sharpness Image quality Image size Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Voice memo Optical zoom/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode ❾✃ How to use the AUTO mode ( 1. Insert the batteries.(p.15) Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

  • Page 21: ❾✃How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode ❾✃ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5.

  • Page 22: ❾✃How To Use The M Mode

    Starting the recording mode ❾✃ How to use the M mode ( The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in this mode. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the M mode by rotating the mode dial. 6.

  • Page 23: ❾✃How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode ❾✃ How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode( Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 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.

  • Page 24: ❾✃Night Scene Mode

    Starting the recording mode ❾✃ NIGHT SCENE mode( This mode is used at night or against a dark background. It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this. Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select Aperture Value and Shutter speed.

  • Page 25: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ❾✃ 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. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] ❾✃...

  • Page 26: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ❾✃ The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button ❾➴ Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button. ❾➴...
  • Page 27 ZOOM W/T button ❾➴ This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. ❾➴ TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ❾➴...

  • Page 28: ❾➴Voice Memo/ Up Button

    ZOOM W/T button INFORMATION ❾➴ To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. ❾➴ Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ❾➴...

  • Page 29: ❾➴Macro/ Down Button (Focusing)

    Voice memo( 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION ❾➴...

  • Page 30: Focus Lock

    Macro( )/ Down button(Focusing) ❾✃ Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ❾➢: Infinity focus range) Mode Auto Macro Mode Auto Macro Focus lock ❾✃ To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. ❾➴...

  • Page 31: ❾➴Flash/ Left Button

    FLASH( )/ LEFT button ❾✃ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. ❾✃ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ❾➴...
  • Page 32 FLASH ( ❾➴ Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off ❾➴ Available flash mode, by recording mode ❾➓32❾➔ )/ LEFT button Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.

  • Page 33: ❾➴Self-Timer/ Right Button

    Self-timer( ❾✃ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. ❾✃ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self- timer( ) button.

  • Page 34: ❾➴Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK button ❾✃ MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera 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. AUTO, PROGRAM, AS, M, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE and SCENE.

  • Page 35: ❾➴+/- Button

    +/- button ❾✃ You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu WHITE BALANCE FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, Exposure compensation ❾✃ ISO: You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
  • Page 36 +/- button ❾✃ White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. ❾➴ Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( The white balance menu bar will appear as shown.
  • Page 37 +/- button ❾➴ Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1.

  • Page 38: ❾➴Asm Button (Manual & Scene Mode Button)

    ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) ❾✃ You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Night scene mode. ❾➴ Using the ASM button in the Night scene mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the NIGHT SCENE mode 2.
  • Page 39 ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) ❾➴ Using the ASM button in the M mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the M mode 2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value and shutter speed is turned green. 3.

  • Page 40: Lcd Button

    ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) ❾✃ You can use the ASM button to select the desired scene in the Scene mode. ❾➴ Using the ASM button in the Scene mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the Scene mode 2.

  • Page 41: Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings ❾✃ 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 button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu METERING SHOOTING EFFECT SHARPNESS MYSET * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. ❾➓42❾➔ Sub menu Camera working mode MULTI SPOT SINGLE 2 SHOTS 4 SHOTS 8 SHOTS NORMAL B &...

  • Page 43: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the LEFT SIZE or RIGHT button.

  • Page 44: ❾✃Quality

    Size INFORMATION ❾➴ The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images. ❾➴ The selectable image sizes in the AUTO mode are listed below. - P(3072X2304) : For printing the image - M(1600X1200) : For saving the image to a PC - E(640X480) : For sending the image by e-mail...

  • Page 45: ❾✃Metering

    Metering ❾✃ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. MULTI( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area.

  • Page 46: ❾✃Effect

    Continuous shot ❾➴ Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type quality size 3072X2304 2816X2112 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 * High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time. * If the [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] or [AEB] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off automatically. * If you change the image size and quality after selecting the number of continuous shots, the [SHOOTING] sub menu will be changed to the [SINGLE] automatically.

  • Page 47: ❾✃Sharpness

    Effect ❾➴ Setting RGB Values 1. Select the [RGB] sub menu and then press the OK button. The RGB menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired RGB value. - Up/Down Button: Navigates between R, G, and B icons.

  • Page 48: ❾✃Save/ Load The Camera Configuration (Myset)

    Save/ Load the camera configuration(MYSET) ❾✃ Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) ❾➴ Saving the camera configuration: Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the PROGRAM mode and press the menu button.

  • Page 49: ❾✃Scene

    Scene ❾✃ Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Sub menu Icon PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE TEXT CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW INFORMATION ❾➴ When close-up, sunset, dawn, fireworks scene mode are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur.

  • Page 50: ❾➴Starting Play Mode

    Starting play mode ❾✃ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. ❾✃ If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory.

  • Page 51: ❾✃Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Starting play mode ❾✃ Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( the LCD monitor.

  • Page 52: ❾➴Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ❾✃ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 ➅緘 Description Battery Play mode File Type Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Stored image number ❾✃ If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE: 3072X2304 AV: F2.7 TV: 1/30...

  • Page 53: ❾✃Thumbnail/ Enlargement Button

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ❾✃ In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail( ❾➴ You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.

  • Page 54: ❾✃Voice Memo/ Up Button

    Thumbnail( ❾➴ The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. 3072 Image size X10.0 Maximum enlargement rate ❾➴ Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.

  • Page 55: ❾✃Play & Pause/ Down Button

    Voice ( ) memo/ Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4.

  • Page 56: ❾✃Left/ Right/ Menu/ Ok Button

    LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button ❾✃ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu.

  • Page 57: ❾✃Delete Button

    Delete( ) button ❾✃ This deletes images stored on the memory card. ❾➴ Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE( 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 58: Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ❾✃ 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.

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ❾✃ This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu IMAGES PRINT DPOF PRINT...
  • Page 60 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu CUSTOM SET RESET ❾➪ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. ❾➓60❾➔ Sub menu Secondary menu AUTO PLAIN TYPE PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL FINE AUTO...

  • Page 61: Starting The Slide Show

    Starting the slide show ❾✃ Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. ❾➴ Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval. 1.

  • Page 62: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an image ❾✃ You can rotate the stored images by various 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.
  • Page 63 Resize ❾✃ Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 64: ❾➴Protecting Images

    Protecting images ❾✃ This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). ❾➴ Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] menu tab.

  • Page 65: ❾➴Deleting All Images

    Deleting all images ❾✃ Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
  • Page 66 DPOF : STANDARD ❾✃ This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3.
  • Page 67 DPOF : PRINT SIZE ❾✃ You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. ❾➴ Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 68: ❾➴Copy To Card

    COPY TO CARD ❾✃ This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. ❾➴ Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
  • Page 69 PictBridge ❾✃ You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) 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 PRINTER SETUP PRINT...
  • Page 70 PictBridge: Picture Selection ❾✃ Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.69) 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 71: Pictbridge: Printing

    PictBridge: Printing ❾✃ Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab.
  • Page 72 PictBridge: Print Setting ❾✃ AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab.
  • Page 73 PictBridge : RESET ❾✃ Initializes user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab.

  • Page 74: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ❾✃ 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 Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE&TIME DATE TYPE IMPRINT LAMP...

  • Page 75: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Q.VIEW RESET * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name ❾✃ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. ❾➴ Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 76: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION ❾➴ The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001. ❾➴ File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001 ❾緘 STA70002 ❾緘 ~ ❾緘 STA79999. ❾➴ The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM ❾緘 101SSCAM ❾緘...
  • Page 77 Language ❾✃ There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. ❾➴ Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 78: ❾➴Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card ❾✃ This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. ❾✃...

  • Page 79: Date Type

    Setting up the Date/ Time ❾✃ You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. ❾➴ Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 80: Imprinting The Recording Date

    Imprinting the recording date ❾✃ There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images. ❾➴ Date Imprinting 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.
  • Page 81 Function lamp ❾➴ Description of the Function lamp Function Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to During power-on take a picture Function lamp will blink once. After an image is captured Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval. During voice recording Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval.

  • Page 82: Lcd Brightness

    Selecting an External Device (USB) ❾✃ You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. ❾➴ Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 83: Quick View

    Quick view ❾✃ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. ❾➴...

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Mycam Menu

    Setting up the MYCAM menu ❾✃ You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE SH.SOUND...

  • Page 85: Shutter Sound

    Shutter sound ❾✃ You can select the shutter sound. ❾➴ 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 tab. 3.

  • Page 86: Important Notes

    Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! ❾✃ This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
  • Page 87 Important notes ❾✃ If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. ❾✃ Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.

  • Page 88: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator - Memory card error CARD ERROR ! - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image CARD FULL ! - There are no images stored on the memory card NO IMAGE ! - File error...

  • Page 89: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not The camera connected doesn❾緘 t switch on - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities - The batteries are exhausted The camera power - The Camera is turned off automatically...
  • Page 90 Before contacting a service center Symptom - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an The images are appropriate macro mode unclear - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty The flash does not - Flash off mode has been fire...
  • Page 91 Before contacting a service center Symptom Colour of image is - White balance setting is different to the incorrect original scene Images are too - Exposure is excessive bright - Cable connection is incorrect - The camera is off - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not When using the...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Effective Pixel Sensor Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Compensation Exposure ISO Equivalent Manual Modes Range Flash Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image...
  • Page 93 1600 : Superfine 26, Fine 52, Normal 65 1024 : Superfine 64, Fine 95, Normal 127 640 : Superfine 162, Fine 205, Normal 244 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
  • Page 94 Setup menu ❾✃ 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 Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE&TIME DATE TYPE IMPRINT LAMP...
  • Page 95 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Q.VIEW RESET * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name ❾✃ This function allows the user to select the file naming format. ❾➴ Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 96 File name INFORMATION ❾➴ The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001. ❾➴ File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001 ❾緘 STA70002 ❾緘 ~ ❾緘 STA79999. ❾➴ The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM ❾緘 101SSCAM ❾緘...
  • Page 97 Language ❾✃ There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. ❾➴ Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 98: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card ❾✃ This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. ❾✃...
  • Page 99 Setting up the Date/ Time ❾✃ You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. ❾➴ Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 100 Imprinting the recording date ❾✃ There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images. ❾➴ Date Imprinting 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.
  • Page 101 Function lamp ❾➴ Description of the Function lamp Function Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to During power-on take a picture Function lamp will blink once. After an image is captured Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval. During voice recording Function lamp will blink at a 1-second interval.
  • Page 102 Selecting an External Device (USB) ❾✃ You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. ❾➴ Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 103 Quick view ❾✃ If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. ❾➴...
  • Page 104 Setting up the MYCAM menu ❾✃ You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE SH.SOUND...
  • Page 105 Shutter sound ❾✃ You can select the shutter sound. ❾➴ 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 tab. 3.
  • Page 106 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! ❾✃ This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
  • Page 107 Important notes ❾✃ If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. ❾✃ Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.
  • Page 108 Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator - Memory card error CARD ERROR ! - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image CARD FULL ! - There are no images stored on the memory card NO IMAGE ! - File error...
  • Page 109 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not The camera connected doesn❾緘 t switch on - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities - The batteries are exhausted The camera power - The Camera is turned off automatically...
  • Page 110 Before contacting a service center Symptom - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an The images are appropriate macro mode unclear - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty The flash does not - Flash off mode has been fire...
  • Page 111 Before contacting a service center Symptom Colour of image is - White balance setting is different to the incorrect original scene Images are too - Exposure is excessive bright - Cable connection is incorrect - The camera is off - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not When using the...
  • Page 112 Specifications Type Image Effective Pixel Sensor Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Compensation Exposure ISO Equivalent Manual Modes Range Flash Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image...
  • Page 113 1600 : Superfine 26, Fine 52, Normal 65 1024 : Superfine 64, Fine 95, Normal 127 640 : Superfine 162, Fine 205, Normal 244 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 114: Software Notes

    ➁緘Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. ➁緘Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).

  • Page 115: About The Software

    ❾➴ You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.

  • Page 116: Setting Up The Application Software

    INFORMATION ❾➴ Close other programs before installing the application software. ❾➴ Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame.
  • Page 117 Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page 95 for more information about the application program. INFORMATION ❾➴ If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4.
  • Page 118 Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
  • Page 119 Setting up the application software 11. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be cancelled. 12.
  • Page 120 Setting up the application software 15. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. * The frame 15 may be displayed according to the system requirements.
  • Page 121 2. Refer to FAQ (p.111) to check for a possible solution to the problem. 3. If your PC’s central processing unit is VIA chip (This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page. (http://www.samsungcamera.com)

  • Page 122: Starting Pc Mode

    Starting PC mode ➃❃If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". ➃❃In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. ➃❃The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
  • Page 123 Starting PC Mode ❾✃ Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2.
  • Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ❾✃ To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/ Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax A7] and click the [Add/Remove] button.

  • Page 126: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk ❾✃ To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.96) 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.

  • Page 127: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk ❾✃ 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 is turned off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. ❾✃ Windows 2000/ ME/ XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1.

  • Page 128: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver.

  • Page 129: Digimax Viewer

    Digimax Viewer 2.1 ❾✃ This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Viewer 2.1 → Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically by recognising the camera.

  • Page 130: Using Photoimpression

    Using PhotoImpression 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 → PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.
  • Page 131 Using PhotoImpression ❾✃ Tool Bar Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer INFORMATION ❾➴ For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. ❾✃ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off.
  • Page 132 [Case 4] The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. → Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.
  • Page 133 [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are ❾✯Unknown Devices ❾✰ or ❾✯Other Devices ❾✰ entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them.
  • Page 134 → Click the [OK] button. Most problems will be solved with those remedies. If the movie clip doesn't play back continuously, install the JPEGCODE provided with the camera again. ❾➪ For more information, visit the samsung website(www.samsungcamera.com) and see the FAQ page. ❾➓114❾➔...
  • Page 135 MEMO ❾➓115❾➔...
  • Page 136 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWONGU, SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121 TEL : (82) 31-740-8086,8088, 8090, 8092, 8099 FAX : (82) 31-740-8398, 8111 www.samsungcamera.com SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094, U.S.A.

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