Samsung DIGIMAX 300 Bedienungsanleitung

6806-1690 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- GU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462- 121 TEL : (82) 31-740-8086,8088, 8090, 8092, 8099 FAX : (82) 31-740-8398, 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094, U.S.A. TEL : (1) 201-902-0347 FAX[...]

2 Use this camera in the following order Instructions Insert the USB cable Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.76) Take a picture (p.30~44) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC US[...]

3 READY Contents Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 This digital camera can be used for 8 Special features 10 An FCC warning 10 Manufacturer's contents 11 Identification of features 12 Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) 12 Product Exterior (Back) 13 Camera status LED 13 LCD monitor indicator 15 Cam[...]

4 Contents ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT button 50 UP button 51 DOWN button 51 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 52 Image deletion 52 Slide show 55 Protect 56 # of prints 57 Starting the SETUP mode 58 Beep 58 Power off 59 Date imprint 60 Date type 61 Date setup 62 Quick view 63 Language 64 Reset 65 Starting the PC mode 66 Connecting the cam[...]

READY 5 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center. Keep the manual in a safe place. About t[...]

6 Danger W arning Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gas[...]

READY 7 Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+[...]

8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (p.57) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (p.67~68) Editing images on a PC. (p.90) Taking a picture. (p.30~44)[...]

READY 9 This digital camera can be used for Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Taking a self- portrait and using the image to personalize name cards. You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images. Creation of a digital photo album. Recording a movie clip. (refer to p. 30)[...]

10 This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 3.2 mega pixels 3X digital zoom Movie clip recording function Date imprinting on a still image Multiple language support 16MB internal memory Special features An FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of t[...]

READY 11 Manufacturer's contents Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch USB cable Camera strap Applications S/W . Driver CD-ROM User manual Product warranty SD memory CARD AC adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603) marked contents are optional. Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.[...]

12 Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / T op / Bottom) Shutter button Lens Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Flash USB connection terminal DC input connection point Focus lever Mode dial Battery chamber / Card cover Card slot Tripod socket Battery chamber[...]

READY 13 Identification of features Product Exterior (Back) 4-function button LCD monitor MENU button Power switch Viewfinder LCD button Camera status LED Strap eyelet THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button Camera status LED Optimum picture area over 1.5m Camera status LED 4-function b[...]

14 Identification of features Camera status LED Color Status Camera condition On Blinking and off Power on processing Flash charge processing Image processing(compression/decompression) USB busy When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Blinking slowly Blinking fast Green INFORMA TION Self-timer lamp Color Status Camera con[...]

READY 15 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.30 2 Battery p.24 3 Camera shake warning p.31/38 4 Flash p.38 5 Self-timer p.36 6 Focus mode p.34 7 White balance p.42 8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.43 9 Digital zoom p.35 Number of available shots remaining (Still image) 0006 Available recording time (Movie clip) 00:1[...]

16 LCD monitor indicator Play mode No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.24 2 Protect p.56 3 4-Direction icons p.50 4 Print set indicator p.57 5 Digital zoom L : X5, M : X3, S/I : X2 p.50 6 Stored image number 100- 0006 7 SD memory card indicator p.26 8 Movie clip indicator p.30 Still image & Full Status Movie clip & Full Status[...]

READY 17 Camera mode definition You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below. STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes. The focus ranges are : 1. Macro ( ) : 0.19m ~ 0.21m 2. Portrait ( ) : 0.8m ~ 1.6m 3. Norm[...]

18 Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing the MENU button as below. Power on STILL IMAGE mode ( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) PLAY mode menu PLAY mode MOVIE CLIP mode menu Connecting USB cable PC mode Pressing the MENU button Pressing the MENU button Pres[...]

READY 19 LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode STILL IMAGE ( ) WHITE BALANCE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2048x1536* (p.40) 1600x1200 640x480 SUPER FINE (p.41) FINE* NORMAL AUTO* (p.42) DAYLIGHT SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps) (p.43) Main menu Sub me[...]

20 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode PLAY ( ) DELETE NO* DELETE IMAGE SLIDE SHOW 1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC # OF PRINTS 0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 PROTECT LOCK UNLOCK* YES NO* DELETE ALL YES NO* FORMAT YES (p.52) (p.53) (p.54) (p.57) (p.55) (p.56) (p.44) Main menu Sub menu MOVIE CLIP ( ) TIME 10 SEC* 20 SEC 30 SEC MANUAL[...]

READY 21 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode SETUP( ) 1/2 BEEP ON* OFF DATE IMPRINT ON* OFF DATE TYPE YYYY/ MM/ DD* MM/ DD/ YYYY DD/ MM/ YYYY CANCEL, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10MIN (p.58) (p.60) (p.59) (p.61) Main menu Sub menu POWER OFF[...]

22 LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode SETUP( ) 2/2 DATE SETUP 2003/01/01~2099/12/31 QUICK VIEW OFF 1 SEC* 2 SEC 3 SEC (p.62) (p.63) LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS DEUTSCH ESPA Ñ OL ITALIANO (p.64) RESET NO* YES (p.65) Main menu Sub menu There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in the PC mode. INFORMA TI[...]

READY 23 Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera.(Within a year from the date of manufacture) The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : AA type ?[...]

24 Connecting to Power Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 . Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. : The batteri[...]

READY 25 Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. Using the AC po[...]

26 Inserting the SD memory card The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card([CARD] stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more images and movie clips. The CARD has a write protect switch [...]

27 READY Removing the SD memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. 2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover. Don ’ t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the CARD. NOTICE Instructions on how to[...]

28 Instructions on how to use the memory card - Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. - 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 Sa[...]

READY 29 Instructions on how to use the memory card If there is no card, the SD memory card indicator will not be displayed in the LCD monitor. If there is insufficient memory available: - If you press the shutter button for the shot, the following message is displayed and the camera will not operate. - To optimize the amount of memory in the camer[...]

30 Starting Recording Mode If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD. If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal memory. 1. Insert the batteries (p.24). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the CARD (p.26). As [...]

RECORDING 31 Starting Recording Mode Even though you can select any movie clip recording time in the MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the available recording time will be determined by available memory capacity. Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a [...]

32 Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. POWER switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce battery drain. The camera can be reactivated by sliding the[...]

RECORDING 33 Using the camera button to adjust the camera 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 : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and[...]

34 Focus switch Before taking an image, you have to check that the Focus switch is in the desired position. 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 the shot. There are 3 kinds of focus option[...]

RECORDING 35 4-function button [ 4-function button ] Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode UP( ) ON Makes the menu cursor move up Makes the menu cursor move up button OFF Selecting the self-timer mode Selecting the self-timer mode DOWN ( )O N Makes the menu cursor move down Makes the menu cursor m[...]

36 4-function button Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom. INFORMA TION SELF-TIMER( )/ UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD mon[...]

RECORDING 37 Selecting the Auto flash The default is OFF. The self-timer LED lamp(red) will blink for 10 seconds after the SELF-TIMER button has been pressed. - For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5 second intervals. The remaining time to take an image will be[...]

38 4-function button Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Definition Auto & Red eye reduction Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. [...]

RECORDING 39 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected (STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP ). Mode STILL IMAGE[...]

40 Image size In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size. A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number of shots you can store on a memory. The image sizes are listed below. 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 Selecting the image size 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the [...]

RECORDING 41 Image Quality Selecting the image quality 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SUPERFINE ], [FINE] or [NORMAL]. 5. Press the SET( [...]

42 White Balance Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images. The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. The changed white balance value is maintained until the camera power is off. There are 5 white balance menus : AUTO/ DAYLIGHT/ SUNSET/ FLUORESCENT / TUNGSTEN Selecting the wh[...]

RECORDING 43 Exposure This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value. If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter. If you decrease the exposure value[...]

44 Movie clip recording time This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode You can select the movie clip recording time. Selecting the exposure value 1. Rotate the mode dial to the MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN button ( ) and select the desired movie clip recording time. 3. Press the SET( ) button to confi[...]

PLA Y 45 Starting the Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. 1. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3.[...]

46 Starting the Play Mode The PLAY mode functions are listed below Camera button Play back Image deletion, Delete all, Format Slide show, Protect image Number of prints Thumbnail, Digital zoom, Image information display Print setting LCD monitor If there are no images stored on the internal memory or SD memory card, a [NO IMAGE!] message will displ[...]

PLA Y 47 Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. LCD button Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below. You can check the image information(image size, recording date, time, flash) in the [image & basic information] displ[...]

48 4-function button Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY PLAY mode Page ON ON ON ON UP( ) button p.51 p.51 p.49 p.50 DOWN( ) button LEFT( ) button RIGHT( ) button OFF OFF OFF OFF Selects a previous image(Normal or thumbnail display) Increase Digital Zoom Magnification (when it is selected) Moves to the upper part of the image(D[...]

PLA Y 49 4-function button You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the following. - Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display - Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of the image Thumbnail display 1. Turn the camera po[...]

50 4-function button ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the / / buttons. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the SET button activates the following. - Normal display : Press the RIGHT ( ) button to switch to the Digital [...]

PLA Y 51 4-function button The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. Maximum Digital enlargement rate : L(5X), M(3X), S/I(2X) NOTICE When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button makes the menu cursor move up. When the menu is not displ[...]

52 The 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. Deleting an image An unprotected image can be deleted in this menu. (A protected image can’t be deleted.) 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN([...]

PLA Y 53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 4. Select [DELETE ALL] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button 5. Select [...]

54 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 3. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display. 4. Select [FORMAT] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button 5. Select [NO] or [YES] a[...]

PLA Y 55 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations. You can select the slide show play back time( between 1 and 9 sec) 1 . Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press[...]

56 This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protect indicator The unprotected image does not have indicator. Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 1 . Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP([...]

57 PLA Y Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not available for Movie clips. The DPOF file is only stored on the card. 1. Rotate the mode[...]

58 A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you can check the camera conditions. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. Select [BEEP] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button. 4. Press the SET([...]

SETUP 59 Starting the SETUP mode This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from the last operation. If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate. Note that the automatic pow[...]

60 Starting the SETUP mode There is an option to include DATE on still images. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE IMPRINT]. 4. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 5 . Select [ON] or [OFF] by pressing the UP ( )/ DOWN[...]

SETUP 61 Starting the SETUP mode You can select the date type that is to be imprinted on the image. - YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day - MM/DD/YYYY : month/ day /year - DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE TYPE]. 4. [...]

62 Starting the SETUP mode The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2099. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month) INFORMA TION If the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date. The Recording date is displayed on the LCD monitor in PLAY mode. (DATE IMPRINT : ON) NOTICE You c[...]

SETUP 63 Starting the SETUP mode You can briefly review the last image captured. You can select the review time from a choice of CANCEL/ 1/ 2/ 3 SEC. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button an[...]

64 The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected. INFORMA TION There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. You can select English/ Korean/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Taiwanese/ Chinese. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. To shift the[...]

SETUP 65 Starting the SETUP mode This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 3. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 4 . Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET]. 5. Press the SET( ) button a[...]

66 Starting the PC mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer. INFORMA TION If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically. In this m[...]

SETUP 67 Starting PC mode Downloading stored images Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image files will then be displayed. 3. Select an image[...]

68 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 camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. - When the memory card is inserted, you can view the ima[...]

SETUP 69 Important notes Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera. The following should be avoided : Severe changes in temperature and humidity. Dust and dirt. Direct sunlight or[...]

70 W arning indicator Warning indicator Causes Remedy There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Insert a new CARD or delete stored images to free up some memory. There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image. Protected images can’t be deleted. The SD memory card is locked There are no images stored on the internal mem[...]

SETUP 71 Before contacting a sevice center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy Insert fresh batteries Connect an AC Power Adapter There is low battery capacity An AC Power Adapter is not connected The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically due to the Auto power function The Adapter plug is not connected securely[...]

72 Before contacting a sevice center Symptom Causes Remedy Remove /re-insert batteries and switch camera on Camera malfunction Incorrect card format WHITE BALANCE setting is incorrect Exposure is excessive The camera buttons do not operate The card error Color of image different to original scene Images are too bright Re-format the card (p.54) Sele[...]

SETUP 73 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Mega pixels Samsung Lens f=7.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 45mm) F No. F4.0/F8.0 Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE mode : 2X, 3X PLAY mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD[...]

74 Specifications * Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. System Requirements For Macintosh For Windows Digimax 300 PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 140MB of available hard-disk space USB port, CD-ROM drive 800X600 pixels, 16-bit c[...]

SOFTW ARE 75 About the software Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. Copyright for both software is licensed only for use with a [...]

76 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at the step 2, the camera driver installation will be cancelled and a window for installing Digimax Viewer 1.0 will be displayed. INFORMA TION You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click [...]

SOFTW ARE 77 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at the step 4, the Digimax Viewer 1.0 installation will be cancelled and a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE will be displayed. INFORMA TION 3. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation will be started. 4. The [Digim[...]

78 Setting up the application software 6. Select a destination folder and click [Next >]. 7. Select the Program folder and click [Next >]. 8. Installation is completed. Click [OK] button and the [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation will be started. 9. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select a language and click [OK] button. If yo[...]

SOFTW ARE 79 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at the step 9, the MGI PhotoSuite III SE installation will be cancelled and a window for installing DirectX 8.1 will be displayed. INFORMA TION 10. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to move to the next step. 11. The Software License Agreement window will b[...]

80 Setting up the application software 14. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. 15. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed. Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button. 16. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. 17. [Windows MGI PhotoSuite III] window will open. Read it[...]

SOFTW ARE 81 Setting up the application software 19. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 20. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program, the program will open. If the image viewer program [...]

82 Setting up the application software If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. After the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window opens, a window may open to select the camera driver file location. In this case, select the C:WINDOWSINF folder.(win 98/98SE only) If you can t find the [INF] folder, check the [Sh[...]

SOFTW ARE 83 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 1 . Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller] [Click !] 4 . To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button. 5. Press [OK] button. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Samsung Digimax 300] and click [Add/Remove] [...]

84 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.76) 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. Image files stored in the Removable Disk(Dcim 100sscam) can be transferred to the PC. Important in[...]

SOFTW ARE 85 Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (n[...]

86 Removing the removable disk If you use Mac OS 10.0 or later, you may experience an error occurring when you transfer files from the PC to the camera. INFORMA TION 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2 . Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. Thi[...]

SOFTW ARE 87 Digimax V iewer Before deleting an image from the camera, you should download the image to your computer or protect the image, if you want to keep it. INFORMA TION This software is only compatible with Windows. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will[...]

88 MGI PhotoSuite III SE An introduction to the Welcome screen This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module[...]

SOFTW ARE 89 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Introduction to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos[...]

90 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Get When you obtain images from the digital camera. Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. The Open file sel[...]

SOFTW ARE 91 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 3. Select the [ DCIM 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ]. When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. INFORMA TION 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work [...]

92 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a photo album], click an image in the album and click [Open]. 3 . The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Refer to page 95 for more information about creating an Album. Prepare When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare auto[...]

SOFTW ARE 93 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Compose Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options. Cards & tags : Use your[...]

94 MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : T o create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Master Album. [ Select a photo, and choose an action below.] - Open : Open selected im[...]

SOFTW ARE 95 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Creating an Album 1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. 2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.] 3. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..]. 4. Put a new Album name in the New Album win[...]

96 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!] 3. A [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images tha[...]

SOFTW ARE 97 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Menu of [SHARE] steps Save To save the active file according to its current name and path. Save As To assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-mail e-mailing images. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show. Saving or sharing images. Share Print You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] steps Print Printing[...]

98 FA Q Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 76. [Case 3] The USB [...]

SOFTW ARE 99 FA Q [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check OS version. USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME .XP. Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager. Do the following to check [Universal serial bus controller]. Win 98/ME : Trace [Sta[...]

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