User 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. ENGLISH...
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.
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Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Contents Using the camera buttons to set the camera READY POWER button Shutter button System chart ZOOM W/ T button Identification of features Voice recording/ Voice memo/ UP button 22 Front & Top Macro/ Down button Back & Bottom Focus lock Bottom/ 5-function button Flash/ Left button Self-timer lamp...
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Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Remote control sensor Flash Camera strap eyelet Self-timer lamp/ Auto focus lamp Lens/ Lens cover Microphone...
Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) E (Effect) button +/- button, DELETE button Camera strap eyelet LCD monitor 5 function button USB/ Play mode button/ Printer button AV connection terminal Tripod socket...
Identification of features Bottom/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Memory card slot Voice memo/ Voice Recording/ Up button Flash/ Left button Macro/ Down button Play & Pause button Self-timer lamp Icon Battery holder Camera Status Lamp Status Power on Menu/ OK button After taking a picture While voice memo recording...
BEACH & SNOW Approx. 100 MIN Based on following shooting conditions These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods. Connecting to a Power Source Still image Battery life Number of images Approx.
Connecting to a Power Source There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator Low capacity Fully charged (recharge or use Battery status spare battery) INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Connecting to a Power Source CAUTION Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.
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.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). When using MMC cards, please consult the instructions supplied with the cards.
When Using the Camera for the First Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera.
Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.8) taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera has a 20MB internal memory, it is not essential to insert the memory card.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Wide angle mode ( You can select the wide angle mode or normal angle mode by using this button 1. Select the Wide angle mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. The screen size will be changed as shown. 3.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Motion capture mode ( You can take 30 continuous images. (p.38) This is suitable mode for taking fast moving objects in outdoor shooting. But, the image quality can be down. 1. Select the Motion capture mode by rotating the mode dial.
Starting the recording mode INFORMATION If the close-up, sunset, dawn or fireworks mode is selected, camera shake might occur. If this is the case, use a tripod or other firm support to eliminate this. In the [Children] and [Close up] scene mode, the Continuous Automatic Focusing (CAF) function will be activated and the CAF icon is displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor.
Starting the recording mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour). 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Power button Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
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ZOOM W/ T button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest from the camera.
Voice recording( )/ Voice memo( )/ Up button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image.
Macro( )/ Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto macro SCENE Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.
Flash ( )/ Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ) button.
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Flash ( )/ Left button Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera Auto flash flash will operate automatically. Auto & If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash Red eye will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye reduction...
Self-timer( )/ Remote ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer( ) button.
Self-timer( )/ Remote ( Replacing the remote control battery Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom when replacing the remote control battery. Replace the battery for the remote control in the local service centre. Use the CR 2025 3V battery. INFORMATION When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows:...
E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Still image mode : You can select the colour, outfocus, composite and frame menus. Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabiliser menus. Available Effects, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable) Scene mode This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes...
Special Effect : Preset focus frames You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. 1. Press the E button in the available camera modes. 2.
Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 - 4 different shots in a still image 1. Press the E button in the available camera modes. 2. Select the menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button.
Special Effect : Composite shooting Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot 1. After taking the last shot , a cursor to select a frame will display. Press the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right button to select the frame. 2.
Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode. 2. Press the Left/ Right buttons to select the stabiliser menu tab.
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+/ - button RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Press the +/ - button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( The RGB menu bar will appear as shown.
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+/ - button White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural. Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the +/ - button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ).
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+ / - button Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the + / - button. Compensating Exposure 1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( The exposure compensation menu bar will...
Using the LCD monitor to set 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 button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated.
Quality/ Frame rate You can select frame rate and take continuous images in the Motion capture mode. - 1SEC : takes 30 images for 1 second. - 2SEC : takes 30 images for 2 second. - 3SEC : takes 30 images for 3 second. Continuous images by using the Motion capture mode Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering...
Shooting You can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). - [Single] : Take one picture only - [Continuous] : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shooting capacity depends on the memory. - [AEB] : Take three pictures in a series in different exposures: short exposure (-1/3EV), standard exposure...
OSD (On Screen Display) information In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Idle mode : If you select the [LCD Save] and the camera isn't operated during the specified time (about 20 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF, Camera status lamp : Blinking) automatically.
Starting play mode INFORMATION Manner mode : Pressing the play mode button for more than 3 seconds changes the buzzer and start-up sound setting to OFF, even though you may have set these to ON. Lightly press the shutter button in Play mode to switch to the currently set shooting mode.
Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting.
LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. 3264X2448 Description Play mode icon Battery Voice Memo Protect DPOF Recording date 2006/ 04/ 01 Image size 3264X2448 - 256X192 Flash ON/ OFF Shutter speed 15 - 1/1500 Aperture value F2.8 ~ F13.1 50 - 800...
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Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement ( Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image.
Voice ( ) memo/ Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button.
E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. 1. Select a still image and press the E button. 2. Select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. : Captured images will be stored in black and white.
Printer button If you select [Computer] sub menu in the [USB] setup menu, [Connecting Computer] message will display when you connect the camera to your printer and the connection will not be established. In this case, press the Printer button. [Connecting Printer] message will display and the Easy printing mode will be selected.
Remote control After connecting the camera to an external monitor, you can see the captured image by using the remote control. Remote control is optional in some countries. In play mode, you can use the remote control to set up the play mode functions. Thumbnail button See below for operation of buttons - Thumbnail button : If an image is enlarged, pressing this button will reduce...
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 menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 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 Sub menu One Pic IMAGES All Pics...
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 show : The slide show can start only in the [Show] menu.
Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock). 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.
Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select the [User Image] 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.
DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s 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 DPOF information plays back.
DPOF : Index Images (except for TIFF, movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3.
Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie files and voice recording files from the Internal Memory to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. TIFF, Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection with the printer 1.
PictBridge : Picture Selection Setting the Number of Copies to Print - Select [One Pic] or [All Pics]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below. Prev Next Exit:Shutter Set:OK Exit:Shutter [When [One Pic] is selected] [When [All Pics] is selected] - Press the Up/ Down button to select the number of prints.
PictBridge : Printing Printing Pictures 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button. [Standard] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers.
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 Series File Reset Power Off Off, 1, 3, 5, 10min...
Setup menu [ File name ] 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.
Setup menu [ Formatting a memory ] This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory. Sub menus [No] : The memory will not be formatted.
Setup menu [ Imprinting the recording date ] There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. Sub menus [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file.
Setup menu [ LCD brightness ] You can adjust the LCD brightness. [LCD] sub menu : Dark, Normal, Bright [ 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 the camera is connected.
Setup menu [ Quick view ] 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 [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Sub menus [Off] : The quick view function can’t be...
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Start up sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] - If the start up image is set to [Off], the start up sound will not activate, even though you may have set these to on.
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In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again. Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture to test the camera and prepare a spare battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
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 again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.62) Card Locked! The memory card is locked SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch towards the top of the...
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Before contacting a service centre Battery power quickly drains The Camera is being used in low temperatures Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in order to take pictures. Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted...
Before contacting a service centre Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance or effect setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance and effect Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation No image on external monitor The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera Check the connection cables There are incorrect files in the memory card...
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Normal Shooting Mode TIFF Super Fine Fine Normal Wide Shooting Mode TIFF Super Fine Fine Normal These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. 1600x 1024x 640x 1200 2048x1024 1600x800...
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. Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).
You should allow 5 - 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera.
After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1.
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Setting up the application software 4. Install the Digimax Master, Digimax Reader and Adobe Reader in order.
Setting up the application software 5. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 6. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
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Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC If you selected [Printer] in Step 4, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward.
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 Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.
Removing the removable disk 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 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.
1. Connect the camera to your PC and turn them on. 2. Check whether the Removable Disk is on the [My Computer] display. 3. Remove the [Samsung Digital Camera] on the Device manager. 4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Remove the [KENOX X80/Digimax L80] on the Add/ Remove Programs Properties.
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Digimax Master 4. Select a destination and make a folder to save downloaded images and folders. - Folder names can be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded.
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Digimax Master Image edit : You can edit the still image. - Image edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Tools] : You can resize or crop the selected image. See the [Help] menu. [Adjust] : You can modify image quality.
Digimax Master Movies for viewing on the camera : You can play back a movie on this camera 1. Select a movie for playing back on the camera by pressing the [Add] button. Insert effects and edit the movie. To save the edited movie, press the [Make] button. 2.
Digimax Reader 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with a SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis ( ) icon to scan the image.
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.
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When codec for playing back the movie file isn’t installed Install the codec as listed below. [ Installing codec for Windows ] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera. 2) Run the windows explorer and select [CD-ROM drive:\XviD] folder and click the XviD-1.0.3-20122004.exe file.
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