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Digimax V10
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH • Digimax V10 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

  • 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 An FCC warning System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back Side/ 5-function button Self-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp Mode icons Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A, optional) Using the batteries Removing the battery...
  • Page 4 Contents 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 Play &...

  • 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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter). 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 compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • 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. < Included items > User manual Camera case Remote control Camera strap...
  • Page 9 System chart PictBridge compatible Computer printer(see p.83) (see p.124) USB cable AV cable External monitor Yellow cable – Video White colour - Voice (see p.100) System Requirements For Windows PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended) Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 200MB of available hard-disk space...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Jog dial Flash Lens Remote control sensor Back AEL/ ASM button Camera status lamp MF button (Album button) LCD monitor Tripod socket Play mode button/ Print button +,-/Delete button 《10》 Mode dial lamp Power button Speaker...

  • Page 11: Side/ 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Battery holder Memory card slot Voice Recording/ Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button Macro/ Play & Pause button/ DOWN button SELF-TIMER/ Remote/ RIGHT button 《11》...

  • 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 second picture Blinking will be taken.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Source

    Wide and the Tele ends conditions every 1 shot. Using the flash every two times ※These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the way of user’s usage. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage ●When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Power Adapter (Sac-32, Dc 3.3V 2.0A, Optional)

    Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A, optional) DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

  • Page 15: Using The Batteries

    Connecting to a Power Source : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, Using the batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 16: 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 17 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION 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. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the the MMC Cards.

  • 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 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 19: 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 20: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ Description Battery Recording mode Shooting type Aperture value, Shutter speed Flash Self-timer Voice memo/ MIC. Off Macro Metering Memory card indicator...

  • Page 21: Starting The Recording Mode

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

  • Page 22: How To Use The Program Mode

    Starting the recording mode ■ 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 aperture value and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Shutter Priority Mode

    Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Select the desired shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. 7.

  • Page 24: How To Use The Myset Mode

    Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the MySET mode ( This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial. 6.

  • Page 25: 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 ( the LCD monitor. 5.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Scene Mode

    Starting the recording mode ■ How to use the SCENE mode ( Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. These include NIGHT, PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, TEXT RECOGNITION, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW scenes.

  • Page 27: 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 ] ■...

  • Page 28: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ■ The RECORDING (AUTO, PROGRAM, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button ● Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. ●...

  • Page 29: Zoom W/T Button

    ZOOM W/T button ● This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 10X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 30X. ● 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 ●...
  • Page 30 ZOOM W/T button INFORMATION ● To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. ● Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ●...

  • Page 31: 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.

  • Page 32: Macro/ Down Button (Focusing)

    Macro( )/ Down button (Focusing) ■ 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 (within the distance range of 4-80 cm).

  • Page 33: Focus Lock

    Focus lock ■ To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. ● Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
  • Page 34 FLASH( )/ LEFT button ● Flash range AUTOFOCUS WIDE 0.8~3.0 AUTO INFORMATION ● When you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill in, Slow synchro flash, the flash will fire to check the shooting conditions like the subject’ s distance and intensity of the flash.
  • Page 35 FLASH( )/ LEFT button ● Flash mode indicator Icon 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 36: Self-Timer/ Remote/ Right Button

    Self-timer( ■ 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 37: Right Button

    Self-timer( )/ Remote ( ● Self-timer/ remote mode setting Mode dial Setting ( AUTO PROGRAM A/S/M, MySET SCENE MOVIE CLIP INFORMATION ● When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows: 2 second self-timer setting 10 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second interval for the first 8 ●...

  • Page 38: Menu/ Ok Button

    Self-timer( ● Replacing batteries for the remote control Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing batteries for the remote control. Replace batteries for the remote control in the local service centre.

  • Page 39: Button

    +/- button ■ You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, 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 40 +/- 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( will appear as shown.
  • Page 41 +/- 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.

  • Page 42: Ael/Asm Button

    AEL/ASM button ■ The camera measures brightness of the object and automatically set the best exposure value. If difference between the exposure values of the object and background is too great, use the AEL button to manually set the exposure value against sunlight or in strong light. This button is available in the PROGRAM, Aperture priority(A), Shutter priority(S), MySET and MOVIE CLIP mode.

  • Page 43: Mf Button

    MF button Use this button to select the focusing method. ● Automatic focusing : Slightly press the shutter to let the camera measure distance to the object and select the best focusing. If successfully focused with the slight press of the shutter, the automatic focusing mark is turned green.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Quality Metering Shooting Sharpness Effect Special Effect OSD Information Sub menu Camera working mode TIFF Super Fine Fine Normal Multi Spot Single Continuous Soft Normal Vivid Normal B&W Sepia Green...
  • Page 46 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Save Myset Load Myset Scene Stabiliser * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. 《46》 Sub menu Camera working mode Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset1 Myset2 Myset2 Nightscene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset,...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Quality

    Quality ■ You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. [Program mode] Mode Icon TIFF Sub menu TIFF File Format INFORMATION ● TIFF is the highest quality and Normal is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Continuous Shot

    Continuous shot ■ You can select continuous shot, AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) and AFB (Auto Focus Bracketing). If you select CONTINUOUS, AEB or AFB, the flash will automatically be set to Flash Off. [Single]: Take one picture only [Continuous]: Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Special Effect

    Special Effect ■ By using the camera’ s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select this menu only in the PROGRAM, MySET, Aperture priority, Shutter priority and MANUAL modes. ■ You can select the preset focus frame, Composite shots and Photo frame function. If a special effect is selected, the rest special functions set before are cancelled automatically.
  • Page 53 Special Effect : Preset focus frames ● Moving and changing the focus frame You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu. 1. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 54: Special Effect : Composite Shooting

    Special Effect : Composite shooting ■ You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: Special Effect : Photo Frame

    Special Effect : Photo Frame ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. ■ Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with [Photo Frame] menu. 1.

  • Page 57: On Screen Display Information

    On Screen Display Information ■ In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor or select the power save mode. ■ Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images.

  • Page 58: Save / Load A Specific Camera Configuration (Myset)

    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 : Available in the PROGRAM, A, S and M shooting mode. 1.

  • Page 59: Scene

    Scene ■ Select the [Scene] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the SCENE Mode. Sub menu Icon Nightscene Portrait Children Landscape Close up Text Sunset Dawn Backlight Firework Beach&Snow INFORMATION ● When the close-up, sunset, dawn, fireworks are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur.

  • Page 60: Movie Clip Frame Stabiliser

    Movie Clip frame stabiliser ■ This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. ● How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial and press the menu button.

  • Page 61: Starting Play Mode

    Starting play mode ■ Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. ■ If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.

  • Page 62: 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 ( the LCD monitor.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 ( the LCD monitor.

  • Page 65: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ Description Battery Play mode icon File type Flash Voice memo Protect DPOF icon Histogram Recording date Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture Value Sharpness TIFF...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Voice Memo / Up Button

    Thumbnail( ● The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 3264 Maximum enlargement rate X12.75 X12.0 ● 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 68: 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 69: 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. - 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 70: Delete Button

    Delete ( ) button ■ This deletes images stored on the memory card. ● 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.

  • Page 71: Album Button (Mf Button)

    Album button (MF button) ■ You can organise the captured still images(except for the TIFF file type image) into albums by using the MF button. ■ This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. ■...
  • Page 72 Album button (MF button) 3. Select the still images you wish to add by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the Zoom T button. marks are displayed on the selected images. * To cancel the selection, press the Zoom T button again. 4.
  • Page 73 Album button (MF button) ● Playing back the albums ◎ Playing back all of the albums 1. Select [All] menu and press the OK button. All of the albums will be selected. 2. Select the [Slide] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.

  • Page 74: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The 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 75 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu DPOF Copy To Card OSD Information ■ 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...
  • Page 76 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. 《76》 Sub menu Secondary menu Auto Full Layout Index Auto Normal Type Photo Fastphoto...

  • Page 77: Starting The Slide Show

    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. ●...
  • Page 78 Starting the slide show ● Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up/ Down Button to select the type of effect. [Cancel] : Normal display.

  • Page 79: 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 80: Deleting Images

    Deleting 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 81: Resize

    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.

  • Page 82: Effect

    Effect ■ By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Effect] menu tab.

  • 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: 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.

  • Page 85: Dpof : Print Size

    DPOF : Print size ■ 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. ● Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 86: 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 87: On Screen Display Information

    On Screen Display information ■ You can check shooting information about the displayed image. ● How to select the type of information you want to see 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [OSD Information] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.

  • Page 88: 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. TIFF, Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. Images PRINTER SETUP Print...

  • Page 89: 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 ■...

  • Page 90: 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.

  • Page 91: Pictbridge: Printing

    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 submenu value, and then press the OK button. [Standard] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 Power Off Language Format Date & Time Imprint Sound are default settings.

  • Page 94: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu AF Lamp Video Out Quick 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.

  • Page 95: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION ● The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SV200001. ● File names are assigned sequentially from SV200001 → SV200002 → ~ → SV209999. ● The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows : 100SSCAM →...

  • Page 96: Language

    Language ■ 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. ● Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Sound

    Sound ■ If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. ●...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Selecting Video Out Type

    Selecting Video out type ■ The Video 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. ●...

  • Page 101: 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 [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. ●...

  • Page 102: 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 Menu tab Main menu Start Image Start Sound...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 - Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. ■ If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.

  • Page 106: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator ■ There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. Card Error ! ㆍMemory 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.96) No Card ! ㆍThe camera can’...

  • Page 107: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Warning indicator Low Light ! ㆍWhen taking pictures in dark places → Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode Out Of Number ㆍWhen selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. → Select printing page within the limitation. Before contacting a service centre ■...
  • Page 108 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity. → Delete unnecessary image files ㆍThe memory card has not been formatted → Format the memory card (p.96) ㆍThe memory card is exhausted →...
  • Page 109 Before contacting a service centre The images don't play back ㆍIncorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) → Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene ㆍWhite balance setting is incorrect → Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright ㆍExposure is excessive →...

  • Page 110: 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 Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting...

  • Page 111: Software

    1024 : Super Fine 60 Fine 106 Normal 129 TIFF 11 640 : Super Fine 121 Fine 139 Normal 165 TIFF 22 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 112: Software Notes

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

  • Page 113: About The Software

    About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. ■ Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader.
  • Page 114 ● 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. 《114》...

  • Page 115: 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 116 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 Xvid codec installation will be started. * The system will not reboot even if you click the [Finish] button.
  • Page 117 Setting up the application software 7. If an error listed below takes place during the preview, click the [Install] button to install the XviD codec. - Only a voice plays back. - An error message displays and the movie clip does not play back.
  • Page 118 Setting up the application software 10. The XviD information window will display. Click the [Next >] button. 11. The destination selection window will open. Click [Next >] button. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 12.
  • Page 119 Setting up the application software 14. The XviD codec is ready to install. Click the [Install] button. 15. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. 16. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Click [Install]. For information on application software, please refer to page 113~114.
  • Page 120 Setting up the application software INFORMATION ● If you select [Cancel] at step 17, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. 18. A window will open. Click the [Next >] button. 19. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want.
  • Page 121 Setting up the application software 22. Digimax Master installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install Digimax Reader. * The screen shot of step 22 can be different from the illustration depending on the system requirements. 23. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button.
  • Page 122 Setting up the application software 26. 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. 27. 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 123 2. Refer to FAQ (p.140) 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 124: 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. •...
  • Page 125 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 126 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 127: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    1. Click [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [System]. 3. Select [Device manager → Hard Disk Controller → Samsung Digital Camera] and click the [Delete] button. 4. Click the [OK] button. The camera is removed from the system.
  • Page 128 5. Click [Start → Settings → Control Panel] and double click [Add/Remove programs]. 6. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax V800] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 7. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.

  • Page 129: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk ■ To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.115) 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 130: Removing The Removable Disk

    Removing the removable disk ■ Windows 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 131: 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 132: Digimax Master

    ■ You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows except for the Windows 98. ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master]. ● Downloading images 1.
  • Page 133 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 134 Digimax Master ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. ① ② ③ ④ - Image viewer functions are listed below. ① Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. ②...
  • Page 135 Digimax Master ● Image edit : You can edit the still image. ① ② - Image edit functions are listed below. ① 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 136 Digimax Master ● Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. ① - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. ① Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie.
  • Page 137 Digimax Master ㆍMovies 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.

  • Page 138: Digimax Reader

    2. Run the Digimax Reader. 3. Click the Open( ) icon as shown alongside. 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. 《138》...
  • Page 139 Digimax Reader 5. Click the Area Analysis( 6. Part of the image you selected will be displayed as shown. 7. Click the Character Recognition( The part selected in the previous step will be recognized as text. 8. To save the section as a text, click the Save( icon.

  • Page 140: Faq

    ■ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. → Turn the camera power on. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. → Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 115. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification.
  • Page 141 There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. In addition, double-click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states "This device is working properly". If the Device Status says the device is "not working properly", click the "Driver"...
  • Page 142 ■ When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC ※ When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn’t play back on the PC, the causes are mostly due to the codec installed on the PC. ● When codec for play back the movie clip isn’t installed →...
  • Page 143 ● 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. ●...
  • Page 144 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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