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This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using
the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

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Page 1: ... 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: ...camera s power Check Removable Disk Open Window s EXPLORER and search for Removable Disk p 88 To play back a video shot with this camera be sure to use the QuickTime player supplied on the software CD ROM Applications that do not support the MPEG 4 codec e g Windows Media Player may not be able to play back the video If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC there i...

Page 3: ...the recording mode 21 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 25 POWER button 25 SHUTTER button 25 WIDE TELE button 25 Voice memo UP button 27 Recording a voice memo 27 Macro Down button Focusing 28 Focus lock 29 FLASH LEFT button 29 Self timer Right button 31 MENU OK button 32 button 33 LCD button 34 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings 35 How to use the menu 36 Size 37 Quali...

Page 4: ...e Date Time Date type 65 Imprinting the recording date 65 Beep 66 LCD brightness 66 Selecting Video out type 67 Quick view 68 Initialization RESET ALL 68 Latest 69 Start image 69 Important notes 70 Warning indicator 72 Before contacting a service center 73 Specifications 75 Software Notes 77 System Requirements 77 About the software 78 Setting up the application software 79 Starting PC Mode 87 Rem...

Page 5: ...tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and or other countries Apple Mac and QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple computer All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly This ...

Page 6: ...mperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire When in use do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in a well ventilated area Warning Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way This may result in fire injury electric shock or severe ...

Page 7: ...ords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock An FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equipment generates absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance...

Page 8: ...dedicated printer DPOF compatible printer or DPOF equipped photo lab refer to page 59 Downloading image files from camera to computer refer to page 88 Editing images on a PC refer to page 94 Viewing images on a TV refer to page 67 Taking a picture refer to page 21 ...

Page 9: ...nic document Taking a favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images Creation of a digital photo album Recording your voice refer to page 22 Recording a movie clip refer to page 23 ...

Page 10: ...this product marked contents are optional Digital Camera VIDEO cable Pouch 2 AA Alkaline Batteries 10 USB cable User manual Camera strap Software CD AC adapter SAC 32 DC 3 3V SD memory card Battery charger AC cord Rechargeable battery Digimax Battery I Pack SBP 1303 KIT Product warranty ...

Page 11: ...e composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The picture will be taken in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor Mode dial Viewfinder Autofocus indicator lamp Green Flash indicator lamp Red Zoom W button Thumbnail Zoom T button Digital zoom LCD button Tripod socket DELETE button Play mode but...

Page 12: ...ve frequently used shooting settings for later use Still image mode You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera This digital camera has 6 recording modes These are listed below Memory card slot Battery chamber Battery chamber cover FLASH LEFT button MENU OK button Macro Play Pause DOWN button SELF TIMER RIGHT button Voice memo UP button Side 5 f...

Page 13: ... file type mov Movie clip mode This mode allows users to add frame like borders to a still image and save it 9 types of frames are available Photo Frame mode This mode is ideal for night photography or when the subject is being shot against a dark background Night scene mode The meaning of the camera operation mode icons used in this manual are as follows Icon Mode dial Camera working mode Icon Mo...

Page 14: ...inking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected When the camera is in focus While saving an image While transferring data between the camera and a PC When the camera is out of focus Blinking slowly While the flash is charging Flash is ready when the SHUTTER button is pressed halfway For the first seven seconds the LED blinks at 1second interval...

Page 15: ... Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries It may cause an explosion Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera We recommend high capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power Low temperatures below 0 can affect the performance of the batt...

Page 16: ...the direction of the arrow If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and Using the batteries InsertingtheAAtypebattery InsertingtheCR V3typebattery 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 th...

Page 17: ...ore in an environment where there are extremes in temperature Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid Should this happen clean the memory card with a soft cloth Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use During and after periods of extended use you may notice that the memory card is warm This is perfectly normal Do not use a memory card tha...

Page 18: ...C Multi Media Card The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card the data will be protected By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card the data protection will be canceled Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture When using a 6MB internal ...

Page 19: ... 3 To close push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click If the memory card does not slide in smoothly do not attempt to insert it by force Check the direction of insertion and then insert it correctly 2 Have the card pins face toward the front of the camera lens and the label toward the back of the camera LCD monitor and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click...

Page 20: ... p 30 5 Self timer p 31 6 Voice memo p 27 7 Macro p 28 8 Metering p 38 39 9 Time 01 00 PM p 65 10 Date 2004 01 01 p 65 11 Exposure compensation 2 0 0 2 0 EV p 33 12 White Balance p 42 13 Card Inserted indicator p 19 20 The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections LCD monitor indicator ...

Page 21: ... To expand memory capacity insert a memory card If the memory card is inserted an image will be stored on the memory card 3 Close the battery chamber cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera If the date time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect reset the date time before taking a picture p 65 5 Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial 6 Point the camera toward...

Page 22: ...ed If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again File type wav Using MySET Mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use Steps 1 through 4 are the same as for shooting still images 5 Rotate the Mode Dial to MySET mode 6 You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons to change the desired camera functions The last change...

Page 23: ...pe are listed below Image size 320 x 240 File type MOV Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes while recording a movie clip Using this function you can record your favorite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips Using Successive Recording Steps 1 through 6 are the same as those for r...

Page 24: ...n image As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1 5m it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose these shots Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery l...

Page 25: ...ring the specified time the camera s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING STILL IMAGE VOICE RECORDING MOVIE CLIP mode In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available reco...

Page 26: ... numerical mark next to the zoom bar WIDE zoom TELE zoom Digital zoom 2 0X Pressingthe TELEbutton Pressingthe TELEbutton WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE Pressing the zoom button W This will zoom out from the subject i e the subject will appear further away Pressing the W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i e the subject appears at its furthest from the camera Digital ...

Page 27: ... the image is dim turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction When the camera is turned on take care not to touch the camera s moving lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear Take care not to touch the lens during zoom operation as this may cause damage INFORMATION Voice memo...

Page 28: ... will occur If this is the case use a tripod to eliminate this When the macro mode is selected it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose these shots INFORMATION 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 ma...

Page 29: ...tton the focus lock function will be canceled The image to be captured Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button FLASH LEFT button WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0 8 3 0 0 8 2 5 0 15 0 8 0 6 0 8 Unit m Selecting the Auto flash Flash range When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to ...

Page 30: ...cordingtotheprevailingconditions Thebrighterthebackgroundorsubjectis thelessintensetheflashwillbe Theflashdoesnotfire Selectthismodewhencapturingimagesina placeorsituationwhereflashphotographyisprohibited Whenyoucaptureanimageinapoorlylitcondition thecamerashake warningindicator willdisplayontheLCDmonitor Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries Under normal operating condi...

Page 31: ...r displays on the LCD monitor A 10 second 2 second or Double self timer icon appears on the LCD monitor In Movie Clip mode only the 10 second self timer will work 10SEC self timer Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken 2SEC self timer Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken Double self timer A pic...

Page 32: ... If you operate the Power button Mode dial and Self timer button during the self timer operation the self timer function is cancelled Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking INFORMATION If the menu is displayed use the 5 Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted If the menu is not displayed press the MENU OK button to display a menu for the current came...

Page 33: ...sating Exposure 1 When you press the button the exposure compensation menu bar and the exposure compensation icon will appear as shown 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor Ev 3 Press the button again The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close If you change the exposure value the exposure indicator will be displaye...

Page 34: ...n LCD off You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor Each time you press the LCD button in a recording mode except Voice Recording mode the LCD monitor display changes as follows Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button ...

Page 35: ... being operated While image data is being processed when the camera status lamp next to the viewfinder illuminates When there is no battery capacity When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor it is not possible to operate the shutter button i e capture an image To capture an image simply cancel the menu display by pressing the MENU button INFORMATION Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mod...

Page 36: ...se the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode NORMAL B W SEPIA AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN CUSTOM W BALANCE PHOTO FRAME FRAME 1 9 EFFECT Press the LEFT or RIGHT button QUALITY S FINE FINE NORMAL SIZE 1600X1200 1024X768 800X600 640X480 1600 METERING MULTI SPOT Press the LEFT or RIGHT button 1600 1600 Press the UP or ...

Page 37: ...0 640x480 STILL IMAGE mode 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 You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME NIGHT SCENE and MySET modes Mode Icon Sub menu S FINE FINE NORMAL File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP ...

Page 38: ...2minute20Seconds S FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting Choose the setting appropriate for your needs This file format complies with the DCF Design rule for Camera File system JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and...

Page 39: ...OWN button to select the desired number of continuous shots and press the OK button SHOOTING SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB NOR SHOOTING SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB NOR 02 You can select continuous shooting or AEB Auto Exposure Bracket shooting in this menu If you select CONTINUOUS or AEB the flash will automatically be set to Flash Off SINGLE A picture will be taken each time you press the Shutter button CONTIN...

Page 40: ...hen using the AEB shooting mode and it takes time to store the AEB image to the memory We recommend using a tripod In continuous shot and AEB mode the digital zoom function will not operate Size and Quality to the Number of Continuous Shooting Images based on our own testing INFORMATION 40 Shooting 1600X1200 1024X768 800X600 640X480 Super fine 2 3 4 5 Fine 3 4 5 6 Normal 4 5 6 7 Underexposure Over...

Page 41: ... image are sharp This is suitable for printing The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will appear sharp but noise may occur in the recorded image VIVID NORMAL SOFT Effect By using the camera s digital processor it is possible to add special effects to your images You can select from STILL IMAGE MOVIE CLIP PHOTO FRAME and MySET modes NORMAL No effect is added to the image B W Converts the ...

Page 42: ...N CUSTOM White balance Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images White balance Using the Custom White Balance The 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 White Paper STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode WHITE...

Page 43: ...half way autofocus will be performed and the selected photo frame will appear simultaneously You can check the photo frame you added to pictures in Quick View or Play mode Available photo frames are as follows Selecting a Photo Frame You can add 9 types of frame like borders to a still image you want to capture This can be set in Photo Frame mode FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3 FRAME 4 FRAME 5 FRAME 6 FRA...

Page 44: ... turn the power on with the play mode button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor Playing back a still image 1 Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button 2 The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button Press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT button t...

Page 45: ...ayer will appear on the left side of the Explorer window 7 Click on the Play button to play back the voice file The method of playing back voice memos added to still images is the same as the method of playing back voice files 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...

Page 46: ...e memo p 49 5 Protect indicator p 54 6 DPOF indicator p 59 7 Stored image number 100 0009 SIZE 1600X1200 Size AV F3 4 Aperture value TV 1 15 Shutter speed FLASH OFF Whether or not the flash is used DATE 2004 01 01 Recording date SIZE 1600X1200 AV F3 4 TV 1 15 FLASH OFF DATE 2004 01 01 If you press the LCD button you can check the following recording information ...

Page 47: ...ot an enlarged view the indicator will not be displayed You can also check the area of enlargement Movie clips and WAV files can t be enlarged If an image is enlarged a loss of quality may occur Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode Pressing the thumbnail button Pressing the enlargement button Highlighted image You can view multiple pictures enlarge a selected picture and crop and save a sele...

Page 48: ...ear If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image the image can t be trimmed Image size 1600 1024 800 640 Maximum enlargement rate X5 0 X2 0 X2 0 X2 0 Voice memo Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor the UP button operates as the voice memo button You can add your au...

Page 49: ...mat but has the same file name as the still image to which it corresponds If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice memo the existing voice memo will be erased Play Pause Down button In Play mode the play pause down button works as follows If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu or to move down the sub menu cursor If a m...

Page 50: ...ll return the LCD to the initial display OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will chang...

Page 51: ...ages p 83 to your computer that you wish to keep INFORMATION 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 3 Press the OK button to delete the image DELETE D DE EL L O OK K C CA AN NC CE EL L ...

Page 52: ... an image after setting up the play menu press the PLAY button Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page NO YES UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK LOCK 1024X768 800X600 640X480 LOGO OFF ROTATE SET NO YES 0 30 PRINTS 0 30 PRINTS NO YES STANDARD INDEX PROTECT SLIDE RESIZE ROTATE COPY TO CARD DEL ALL DPOF p 55 p 54 p 56 p 53 p 57 p 58 p 59 ONE PIC ALL PICS OFF 1 10SEC ON REPEAT ON OFF STANDARD ONE PIC ALL PICS...

Page 53: ...ll disappear Selecting YES When you press the OK button a PLEASE WAIT message will display while all the unprotected images are deleted 4 If there aren t protected images all the images are deleted and a NO IMAGE message will display 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 i...

Page 54: ...rotected or unprotected ALL PICS All of the stored images are protected or unprotected 4 Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button UNLOCK Cancels the protect function LOCK Sets up the protect function If you select the ONE PIC sub menu at step 3 you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT RIGHT button If you protect an image the pr...

Page 55: ... select the SLIDE menu tab 3 Press the DOWN button 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value and then press the RIGHT button Slide Show Display Interval OFF 1 10SEC 5 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the Repeat Slide Show menu ON Even once a cycle from the first image to the last image is completed the slide show will continue to repeat itself OFF If a cycle is complet...

Page 56: ...ore the resized image a CARD FULL message will display on the LCD monitor and the resized image will not be stored INFORMATION RESIZE table A stored image size can be changed and used as a logo image The resized image will have a new file name 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the RESIZE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing ...

Page 57: ... Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the ROTATE menu tab 3 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button If OFF is selected Press the OK button to cancel the image rotation If ON is selected When you press the OK button a menu confirming the image rotation will appear Press the UP DOWN button to select ROTATE and then press the O...

Page 58: ...older will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the sub folder name Whenever you carry out the COPY TO CARD function the number of SSCAM folder increases Ex 100SSCAM 101SSCAM 102SSCAM 103SSCAM After completing COPY TO CARD the last stored image of the last copied folder is displayed on the LCD monitor When you take an image the image is stored in the last copied folder INFORMATION This e...

Page 59: ...ital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make Print quantity 0 30 The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at an increasing number of photo laboratories DPOF E EX XI IT T S SH H1 1 M MO OV VE...

Page 60: ... button to confirm the setting DPOF CANCEL Images except for movie clips and voice files are printed as index type 1 Press the play mode button and press the menu button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the DPOF menu tab 3 Select the INDEX menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button If NO is selected The image wi...

Page 61: ...ode The items indicated by are default settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET SERIES CANCEL 1 3 10MIN p 63 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL THAI NO YES YY MM DD MM DD YY DD MM YY OFF DATE D TIME OFF ON 04 01 01 13 00 FILE PWROFF LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE IMPRINT BEEP p 62 p 64 p 64 p 65 p 65 p 65 p 66 ...

Page 62: ...ressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button RESET After using the reset function the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting deleting all or inserting a new memory card SERIES Under this system the file name will directly follow the last stored file name regardless of any actions such as...

Page 63: ...ion will not operate if the camera is in PC mode slide show playing back a voice recording or movie clip INFORMATION Auto power off Setting Power Off 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the PWR OFF menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Select a desired sub menu...

Page 64: ...u display will disappear If Yes is selected A PLEASE WAIT message appears and the memory card will be formatted If you ran FORMAT in Play mode a NO IMAGE message will appear 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 Formatting a memory card This is used for format...

Page 65: ...d the menu will disappear There is an option to include DATE TIME on still images Date Imprinting 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the IMPRINT menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT button 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date imprint type and then ...

Page 66: ...sing the UP DOWN button and press the OK button BEEP sub menu OFF ON 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear You can adjust the LCD brightness Adjusting LCD Brightness 1 In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode press the MENU button 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT button and select the SETUP menu tab 3 Select the LCD menu by pressing the UP DOWN button and press the RIGHT bu...

Page 67: ...um 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 There will be a digital noise on the external monitor but it is not a malfunction If the image is not in the centre of the screen use the TV controls to centre it When th...

Page 68: ...ected time 5 Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear Initialization RESET ALL All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values However values for DATE TIME LANGUAGE and VIDEO OUT will not be changed Initializing the Camera 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 m...

Page 69: ...he changed values are saved regardless of the Latest function are as follows SIZE QUALITY PHOTO FRAME START IMAGE and all SETUP menus When the LATEST is YES the menus to which the changed values are always saved are as follows FLASH METERING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SHARPNESS EFFECT and WHITE BALANCE Start image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera i...

Page 70: ... sand Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable Extremes in temperature may cause problems If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry If this occurs turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed Moisture build up can also occur in the memory c...

Page 71: ... as benzol insecticide thinners etc This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera Under certain conditions static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire This is not h...

Page 72: ...ryerror CARDFULL LOW LIGHT CARD LOCKED NO IMAGE CARD ERROR MEMORY ERROR UseatripodandtakepicturesinFlash Photographymode Slidethewriteprotectswitchtothetop ofthememorycard p 18 Take images Insertamemorycardthatisholding someimages Insertanewcardorformatthememory Formatthememorywiththememory cardremoved p 64 A battery indicatorblinks Thereislowbatterycapacity Insertfreshbatteries Camerashake warnin...

Page 73: ...ottake imageswhen pressingthe Shutterbutton Insertfreshbatteries Slidethepowerswitchtoreactivatecamera Removeandre inserttheplug Keepthecamerainwarmconditions i e insideacoatorjacket andonlyremoveit inordertotakeimages Insertfreshbatteries allofwhichshould beofthesametype Afterturningthecameraoff insertanew memorycardordeleteunnecessaryimagefiles Formatthememorycard Insertanewmemorycard Turnthecam...

Page 74: ...leanthelensorLCD DateimprintfunctionissettoOFF Dateisnotdisplayed ontheLCDmonitor inthePLAYmode SwitchtheDateimprintfunctionON Incorrectfilename ViolationofDCFformat Theimages don tplayback Donotchangetheimagefilename Cableconnectionisincorrect Thecameraisoff Therearenobatteries thebatteriesare exhaustedortheACadapterisnot connected TheoperatingsystemisnotWindows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP MacOS 9 1 10 2 ...

Page 75: ...0 8m 3m tele 0 8m 2 5m Macro wide 0 15m 0 8m tele 0 6m 0 8m Recharging Time Approx 8 sec Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid Effect B W Normal Sepia White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Fluorescent Tungsten Custom Photo Frame 9 Frames Voice Recording max 1 hour Voice Memo in Still Image max 10 sec Date Imprinting Date Time Date Off User selectable Modes Auto Night Scene Photoframe Myset Continuous Si...

Page 76: ...deo output NTSC PAL User selectable DC power input connector 3 3V Primary Battery 2x AA alkaline 1x CR V3 Lithum Rechargable Battery 2x Ni MH 1x I Pack SBP 1303 Adapter SAC 32 DC 3 3V 2 0A Included power source may vary depending on sales region Dimensions WxHxD 106 5 x 56 5 x 39 5 mm Weight 143g without batteries and card Operating Temperature 0 40 Operating Humidity 5 85 Storage Driver Windows98...

Page 77: ...opriate 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 System Requirements For Windows For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Minimum 32MB RAM XP 128MB Minimum 64MB RAM 140MB of a...

Page 78: ...d with the Application CD But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9 1 10 2 Digimax Viewer This is a program for viewing stored images You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor You can also copy move or delete the images and enlarge downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows PhotoImpression Image editing program You can edit...

Page 79: ...ng program You can visit the Samsung web site through the internet http www samsungcamera com English http www samsungcamera co kr Korean 1 Click the Install menu in the Autorun frame The Digimax 250 camera driver is installed automatically Close other programs before installing the application software Before installing the application software disconnect the USB connection INFORMATION 2 Installa...

Page 80: ...ill be copied to Click Next To copy the files to another folder click Browse Select the folder you want to copy the files to 7 The Choose Installation Type window will open Click Next Minimum Installs required files only Recommended Installs required files and the most commonly used optional files Custom Allows you to install only the components you choose 8 A window will open asking you to choose...

Page 81: ... Click Close 11 Set the transfer rate for downloading content from the Internet and then click Next 12 Set up your browser for QuickTime plug in Click Next The QuickTime program folder will appear Click on the Close button to close the folder 10 The QuickTime Settings Introduction window appears Click Next Click Click Click Click Click Click ...

Page 82: ...stall For information on application software please refer to page 78 The QuickTime Player will launch the readme file will open and the Step 15 window will open Click on the Close 1 and Close 2 buttons to exit the program If you select Cancel the application program installation will be cancelled 17 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click Yes the window ...

Page 83: ...x Viewer installation is successfully completed Click the Finish button to install PhotoImpression The system will not reboot even the Yes I want to restart the computer now option is selected Depends on the system screen for the step 20 may not display 21 Digimax Viewer Installation is completed The PhotoImpression installation window will be displayed as shown Click the OK button If you click Ca...

Page 84: ...ou to choose a folder to which program icons will be added Click Next button If you want to add the program icons to a different folder choose another folder and then click Next button Click Click 23 The Software License Agreement window will be displayed If you agree to this click Yes the window will then move to the next step If you disagree click No and the installation program will be cancelle...

Page 85: ...r program will open If the image viewer program opens the camera driver was setup successfully 31 If you can see Removable Disk under My computer the camera driver installation was successful Now you can transfer image files from the camera to PC via the USB cable 28 To apply the changes you have made you must restart the computer Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and then click OK Clic...

Page 86: ...mera driver After installing the camera driver you have to restart your PC If you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver the Found New Hardware Wizard will open In this case cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and disconnect the camera Install the camera driver and connect the camera to the PC again p 79 Should the computer not find the camera driver after installation p...

Page 87: ...an download stored images to your PC through the USB cable The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode The auto focus lamp will blink when the files are transferring via the USB connection Connecting the camera to PC 1 Turn the PC power on 2 Turn the camera power on 3 Connect the PC and the camera via the USB cable Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera Connect th...

Page 88: ...files will then be displayed 4 A pop up menu will open Click Cut or Copy menu Cut cuts a selected file Copy copies files 5 Select the folder you want to paste the file to 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 ...

Page 89: ...rom the camera to your PC You can view the pictures on the memory card if it is inserted into the camera If the memory card is not inserted the pictures stored in the internal memory will appear By using Digimax Viewer you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files ...

Page 90: ...ntrol Panel 4 A window will open Click the OK button and the camera driver will be removed 5 Uninstallation is complete Click the Finish button and the window will disappear 2 Double click Add Remove programs 3 The Add Remove Programs Properties window will open Click Samsung Digimax 250 and click the Add Remove button Click Click Click ...

Page 91: ... the PC to view them Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection When uploading images from the PC to the camera ensure that the uploaded file names are not the same as those already stored on the memory When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable Disk the FILE ERROR message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mod...

Page 92: ...ferring a file If the auto focus lamp blinks you have to wait until the lamp illuminates 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 3 The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will open Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the Stop button 4 The Stop a Hardware device window will open Select the USB Mass Storage Device and click the OK button 5 A Safe to Remove Hardware wind...

Page 93: ...ed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1 Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed 2 Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC For Mac OS 10 0 or later First complete uploading from computer to camera and then remove the removable disk with the Extract command INFORMAT...

Page 94: ...and Button Tool Bar Command Button Help Button Button Description Imports a picture from an album a source folder or the camera scanner or captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor Selects Cut Resize Edit Image Insert Text Enhance Picture Insert Effects or Layer Performs Insert Frame Insert Borders Insert Calendar Insert Greeting Cards Insert Template or Connect with Oth...

Page 95: ...ctions on how to use PhotoImpression please refer to the program s Help INFORMATION Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer Rotate Layer Rotate All Layers Redo Paste Close Picture ...

Page 96: ...ress the right mouse button Digimax Viewer functions are listed below Basic functions Copy Move Delete Rotate Rename changing file type Resize Property Advanced functions Print Slide show Export Sending e mail On line print Web album etc 2 If the Auto Launch option is selected this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera Before deleting images from the camera you should ...

Page 97: ...he camera driver correctly Turn off the camera remove the USB cable plug in the USB cable again and then turn on the camera 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 A USB Interface is available ...

Page 98: ...era may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable In this case disconnect the other USB cable and connect only one USB cable to the camera Case 9 When I open the Device Manager by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark besid...

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