Page 1 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. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Take A Picture
Instructions 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] 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 Getting to know your camera Danger Warning Caution System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side / 5-function button Cradle Self-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source Using the SAC-41 How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) with the SAC-41.
Page 4 Contents PLAY Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip How to capture the movie clip On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail / Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button...
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera
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: Danger
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 7: Caution
Increase distance between the camera and the affected device. Use a different socket away from the affected device. Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for...
Page 8: System Chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > User manual,...
Page 9 System chart Computer PictBridge compatible (see p.127) printer(see p.91) USB cable AV cable External monitor Yellow colour - Video White colour - Voice (see p.103) System Requirements For Windows Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended) 200MB of available hard-disk space...
Page 10: Identification Of Features
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Flash Back & Bottom Wide view button Red-eye reduction button / Printer button LCD monitor E (Effects) button Tripod Power button Camera status lamp M(Mode/Album) button Play mode button +/-, Delete button Microphone Auto Focus lamp...
Page 11: Side/ 5-Function Button
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Memory card slot Cradle You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 14, 91~95, 125~127) Camera connection terminal Back...
Page 12: Self-Timer Lamp
Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a Blinking second picture will be taken.
Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source
Wide and the Tele conditions Tele limits for every shot. Using the flash every second shot. These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the usage. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Page 14: Using The Sac-41
Connecting to a Power Source Using the SAC-41 If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the SAC-41 into the DC connection terminal on the camera or cradle. Before turning on the camera power with an SAC-41, insert the rechargeable battery that was charged for over 10 minutes with turning off the camera.
Page 15: How To Charge The Rechargeable Battery (Slb-1237) With The Sac-41
Connecting to a Power Source How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) with the SAC-41. Charging with the camera 1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber. 2. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the camera. Important information about battery (SLB-1237) charging with the SAC-41 If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please...
Page 16 Connecting to a Power Source Charging LED of the SAC-41 Status Being Charged Charging is complete Charging error Red LED is off or blinking If there is a charging error, please check all the power connections are in place. A USB cable for transmitting data can’t be used for charging the rechargeable battery. Charging time (When the camera is turned off) - Using the cradle : About 150MIN...
Page 17: Using The Battery
Connecting to a Power Source : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please Using the battery check whether the battery are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
Page 18: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card
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. The memory card is an electronic precision device.
Page 19 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). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.
Page 20: 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 front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.
Page 21: When Using The Camera For The First Time
When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before 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.
Page 22: Lcd Monitor Indicator
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. To view your subject using the wide view, press the Wide view button. The illustrations in this manual are based on a normal angle of view. Description Recording mode Battery...
Page 23: Changing The Recording Mode
LCD monitor indicator Image quality / Frame rate Image size Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Voice memo/ Mic. off Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate Changing the recording mode You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the back of the camera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu.
Page 24: If The [Still & Movie] Menu Was Selected
Changing the recording mode Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. The recording mode used just before will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode.
Page 25: If The [Custom] Menu Was Selected
Changing the recording mode Changing the recording mode : If the [CUSTOM] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. The recording mode used just before will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.
Page 26: Starting The Recording Mode
Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode Use this for shooting basic still images. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.23). 2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24). 3.
Page 27: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice
Starting the recording mode Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie clip without voice. Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode. 4. Press the Up button and the ( on the LCD monitor. 5.
Page 28: How To Use The Scene Modes
Starting the recording mode How to use the Scene modes Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.23). 2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24). 3.
Page 29: How To Use The Voice Recording Mode
Starting the recording mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour) 1. In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.
Page 30: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures
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. [Lightly press the shutter button] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Page 31: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button : When the camera is turned on , the power lamp will come on and then turn off. Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off.
Page 32 ZOOM W / T button This camera has a 4.8X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 24X. The illustrations as shown below are for your information about using the W/ T button. The pre-view images can be different with the illustrations.
Page 33 ZOOM W / T button INFORMATION Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. To view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the maximum (4.8X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.
Page 34: Voice Recording / Voice Memo / Up Button
Voice recording( While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo button. You can record your voice or add your voice-over to a stored still image.
Page 35: Macro / Down Button
Macro( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below.
Page 36: Focus Lock
Macro( ) / Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Mode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.
Page 37: Flash / Left Button
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 ( Selecting the flash mode 1.
Page 38 Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Menu tab Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off Available flash mode, by recording mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
Page 39: Self-Timer / Remote / Right Button
Self-timer( ) / Remote ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting.
Page 40 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( Remote control range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range. [ Shutter button on the remote control ] Replacing battery for the remote control Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing battery for the remote control.
Page 41: Menu / Ok Button
MENU / OK button 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 : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode.
Page 42 M (Mode) button How to use the mode button : In case of [FULL] sub menu and Auto mode [Auto mode] [Pressing the Mode button] AUTO SET:OK [Mode selection menu] [Pressing the Up button] NIGHT SET:OK [Scene mode] Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear. [Pressing the Right button] [Pressing the Left button] [Pressing the Left/ Right button]...
Page 43 M (Mode) button How to use the mode button : In case of [CUSTOM] sub menu and Auto mode [Auto mode] [Pressing the Mode button] AUTO SET:OK [Mode selection menu] [Pressing the Right button] PROGRAM SET:OK [Program mode] Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear. The illustrated images and modes are for your information.
Page 44: E (Effect) Button
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, focus, 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) This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes (Night, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach &...
Page 45: Special Effect : Preset Focus Frames
Special Effect : Colour 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). : Captured images will be stored in a red tone.
Page 46: Special Effect : Composite Shooting
Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the COMP. menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button.
Page 47 Special Effect : Composite shooting Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. During the composite shots, press the +/- button. 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the +/- button again and a previous image will be deleted again.
Page 48: Special Effect : Photo Frame
Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 5 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.
Page 49: Movie Clip Frame Stabiliser
Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabiliser images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode. 2. Select the STABIL. menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.
Page 50: Button
+/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed. Main menu WHITE BALANCE Exposure compensation RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured.
Page 51 +/- button ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( ISO menu bar will appear as shown.
Page 52 +/- button 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. Select the CUSTOM ( Balance.
Page 53 +/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1.
Page 54: Wide Button
Wide button You can select the wide angle mode or normal angle mode by using this button. When you select the wide angle mode the LCD monitor size will change from 4:3 to 16:9 screen size. [Normal angle mode] When you select the wide angle mode, sub menus of the [SIZE] menu are changed. For details of the sub menu changes please refer to the table below.
Page 55: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
Page 56 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu SIZE (Movie clip) (Normal angle mode) SIZE (Movie clip) (Wide angle mode) QUALITY FRAME RATE METERING SHOOTING SHARPNESS INFORMATION SAVE MODE SAVE (MYSET) LOAD (MYSET) Menus are subject to change without prior notice. The TIFF file format can't be selected in the Auto mode.
Page 57: 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 58: Mode Set
Mode set You can select the desired recording mode. If you select the [CUSTOM] sub menu in the [MODE] menu, you can select modes set as on in this menu by pressing the M button. - The maximum custom modes you can select are 7 and the minimum custom modes are 3.
Page 59: Size
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Still image mode 2592X 2272X Size (Normal angle) 1944 1704 2944X 2688X Size (Wide angle) 1656 1512 SIZE 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] INFORMATION The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images.
Page 60: Quality / Frame Rate
Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon TIFF Sub menu TIFF File Format QUALITY TIFF SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL [STILL IMAGE mode]...
Page 61: Metering
Metering 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 62: Sharpness
Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. Sub menu Icon SOFT...
Page 63: Save / Load A Specific Camera Configuration
Save / Load a specific camera configuration (MySET) Use the MySET mode to save frequently used camera settings (Save Myset) and use it later (Load Myset) Saving the camera configuration : 1. Use the camera buttons and menu to set desired camera configuration.
Page 64: Starting Play Mode
Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory.
Page 65: Playing Back A Movie Clip
Starting play mode 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 ( displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 66: On Camera Movie Trimming
Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause button.
Page 67: Playing Back A Recorded Voice
Starting play mode Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you select a recorded voice file, the voice indicator ( displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 68: Lcd Monitor Indicator
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Play mode Battery Movie clip / Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Remote control indicator Memory card indicator Folder name and Stored image number Select the [IMAGE INFORMATION] sub menu of the [OSD INFORMATION] menu and you can check the recording information.
Page 69: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
Page 70: Thumbnail / Enlargement Button
Thumbnail( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size Maximum Normal angle X9.0 enlargement Wide angle X4.6 rate 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 71: 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 72: Delete Button
Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button and press the DELETE( button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor.
Page 73: Red Eye Reduction / Printer Button
Red eye reduction / Printer button ( When a shot with "red eye" is played back, pressing this button can remove the red eye from the subject. 1. Use the Left / Right button to select the image with red eye. 2.
Page 74: Left / Right / Menu / Ok Button
Left / Right / Menu / OK button 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. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
Page 75: Album Button
Album button You can organise the captured still images (except for the TIFF files) into albums by using the Album button. This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. The album menu loading time depends on the memory card type.
Page 76 Album button 4. Press the OK button and a confirmation window for inserting an image will display. Select a desired sub menu by Pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. [YES] : inserts an image into the selected album. [NO] : cancels the inserting image.
Page 77 Album button Playing back the albums Playing back all of the albums 1. Select ( ) album. 2. Select SHOW menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button. Press the OK button and the slide show will start. ) : The slide show is closed after one cycle.
Page 78: Remote Control
Remote control After connecting the camera with 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. Enlargement button See below for operation of buttons - Enlargement button : In play mode, this button enlarges the selected image.
Page 79 Remote control - Display / Information button - Up / Down/ Left / Right button : In play mode, you can select a still image or movie clip by - Play & Pause button : If a still image with a voice memo or a movie clip is playing, pressing this button make the files play back or pause.
Page 80: Lcd Monitor
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.
Page 81: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor
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 IMAGES AUTO SET CUSTOM SET Sub menu...
Page 82 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu CUSTOM SET PRINT DPOF PRINT RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Sub menu Secondary menu AUTO DRAFT QUALITY NORMAL FINE AUTO DATE AUTO FILE NAME STANDARD INDEX...
Page 83: Rotating An Image
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.
Page 84: Resize
Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [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.
Page 85: Protecting Images
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.
Page 86: Deleting All Images
Deleting all images 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 87: Dpof : Standard
DPOF : STANDARD 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. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
Page 88: Dpof : Print Size
DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.
Page 89: On Screen Display Information
On Screen Display information You can check shooting information about the displayed image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [OSD INFORMATION] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
Page 90: Copy To Card
Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 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 91: Pictbridge
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. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection with the printer 1.
Page 92: Pictbridge : Picture Selection
PictBridge : Picture Selection Easy printing When you connect the camera to printer in the Play back mode, you can print a picture easily. - Pressing the shutter button : Currently displayed image will - Pressing the Left/ Right button : Selects a previous/ next Select pictures to print 1.
Page 93: Pictbridge : Print Setting
PictBridge : Print Setting AUTO SET 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [NO] : [CUSTOM SET] values are kept. [YES] : All values in the [CUSTOM SET] are automatically changed.
Page 94: Pictbridge : Printing
PictBridge : Printing When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the left and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when you print. When you print the image in a photo lab, please ask that the image is printed as a wide angle image.
Page 95: Pictbridge : Reset
PictBridge : RESET Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be reset. If [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
Page 96: Setup Menu
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 Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE&TIME IMPRINT AF LAMP SOUND are default settings.
Page 97: File Name
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. 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.
Page 98: Auto Power Off
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SL550001. File names are assigned sequentially from SL550001 The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.
Page 99: Language
Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
Page 100: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type
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 the date type. Setting Date / Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
Page 101: Auto Focus Lamp
Auto Focus lamp You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp How to set up the 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.
Page 102: Connecting An External Device (Usb)
Connecting an External Device (USB) You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.
Page 103: Selecting Video Out Type
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. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1.
Page 104 Selecting Video out type INFORMATION NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV.
Page 105: Quick View
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 [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1.
Page 106: Setting Up The Mycam Menu
Setting up the Mycam menu 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 are default settings. Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE...
Page 107: Start Up Sound
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. 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.
Page 108: Important Notes
Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! 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 109 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 for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
Page 110: Warning Indicator
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 the memory card and format the memory card (p.99) MEMORY ERROR! Internal memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again...
Page 111: Before Contacting A Service Centre
Warning indicator LOW LIGHT! When taking pictures in dark places Take pictures in Flash Photography mode. OUT OF NUMBER When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. Select printing page within the limitation. Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity...
Page 112 Before contacting a service centre 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 Format the memory card (p.99) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.110)
Page 113 Before contacting a service centre The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. Incorrect memory card format Re-format the memory card The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name...
Page 114: Specifications
Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Exposure Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Approx. 5 sec. Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image...
Page 115: Software
1M : TIFF 10, SUPER FINE 47, FINE 74, NORMAL 106 VGA : TIFF 24, SUPER FINE 99, FINE 148, NORMAL 185 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Page 116: Software Notes
We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use. 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).
Page 117: About The Software
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. Before connecting the camera to the PC,...
Page 118: Setting Up The Application Software
INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software. 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 Auto run frame.
Page 119 Setting up the application software 4. A window will open. Click the [Next(N) >] button. 5. DirectX Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and then the QuickTime installation will be started. * The system will not reboot even if you click the [Finish] button.
Page 120 Setting up the application software 8. The Software License Agreement window will open, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage.
Page 121 Setting up the application software The QuickTime program folder will appear. Click on the Close button to close the folder. 14. Set the transfer rate for downloading content from the Internet, and then click [Next >]. 16. Specify the file types you want to associate with QuickTime.
Page 122 Setting up the application software * The QuickTime Player will launch, the readme file will open, and the Step 18 window will open. Click on the Close 1 and Close 2 buttons to exit the program. 18. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear.
Page 123 Setting up the application software 20. A window will open. Click the [Next >] button. INFORMATION If you select [Cancel] at step 20, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. 21. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want.
Page 124 Setting up the application software 24. Digimax Master installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install Digimax Reader. * The screen shot of step 24 can be different from the illustration depending on the system requirements. 25. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button.
Page 125 Setting up the application software 28. A destination selection window will open. Click the [Next >] button. To copy the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 29. Digimax Reader Installation is completed. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected.
Page 126 2. Refer to FAQ (p.142) 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 127: Starting Pc Mode
Starting PC mode 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". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
Page 128 Starting PC mode 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 129 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.
Page 130: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se
To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Click [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [System]. 3. Select [Device manager Samsung DSC] and click the [Remove] button. 4. Click the [OK] button. The camera is removed from the system. Hard Disk Controller [Click !]...
Page 131 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 5. Click [Start Settings click [Add/Remove programs]. 6. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax L55W] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 7. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. Control Panel] and double [Click !] [Click !]...
Page 132: Removable Disk
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.118) 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 133: Removing The Removable Disk
Removing the removable disk Windows 98 / 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status 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 the Windows O/S.) 1.
Page 134: 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 135: Digimax Master
- Select desired folder in the window and click the [Select All(A)] button. You can save captured images and selected folder. - If you click the [Cancel] button, downloading will be cancelled. 3. Click [Next(N) >] button. Programs Samsung Digimax Master]. [Click !] [Click !]...
Page 136 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.
Page 137 Digimax Master Image viewer : You can view the stored images. - Image viewer functions are listed below. Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window. Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit Preview window : You can preview a image or a movie clip and check the multi media information.
Page 138 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.
Page 139 Digimax Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. [Edit Clip] : You can change the brightness, contrast, colour and saturation.
Page 140: Digimax Reader
Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start The following screen will appear.
Page 141 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 ( 6. Part of the image you selected will be displayed as shown.
Page 142: Faq
Digimax Reader 9. Select the file type that you want. Selectable file types : *.TXT, *.HWP, *.DOC, *.RTF INFORMATION To get an image that can be recognized as a text : - Keep a distance that you can capture the image clearly between the subject and the camera. - The subject need to be centered.
Page 143 Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check the OS version.
Page 144 [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start Panel (Performance and Maintenance) Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark (?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark (!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove".
Page 145 If a PC (Windows 98) stops responding while the camera and PC are connected repeatedly If a PC (Windows 98) is turned on for a long time and the camera is connected repeatedly the PC may not recognise the camera. In this case, re-start the PC. If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting.
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