Samsung Digimax U-CA Bedienungsanleitung

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. User ' s Manual ENGLISH[...]

2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order 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.94) Take a picture (p.21) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s U[...]

3 Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 An FCC warning 7 This digital camera can be used for 8 Manufacturer's contents 10 Identification of features 11 Front & Top 11 Back & Bottom 11 Side/ 5-function button 12 Mode switch 12 Lamp 13 Connecting to a Power Source 13 Using the AC power adapter (3.3V[...]

4 Delete button 49 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 50 Deleting all images 52 Protecting images 52 Starting the slide show 53 Resize 54 Rotating an image 55 DPOF: PRINT ORDER 55 DPOF: STANDARD 56 DPOF: INDEX 56 DPOF: PRINT SIZE 57 DPOF: CANCEL 57 PictBridge 58 PictBridge: Picture Selection 59 PictBridge: Print Setting 60 Pict[...]

5 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. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you inten[...]

6 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 gases, as this coul[...]

7 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 insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may[...]

8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 55~62) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 110) Editing images on a PC. Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 70) Taking a picture. (refer to page 20~41)[...]

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 calendar. 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 [...]

10 Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera USB cable AV cable Pouch Camera strap Software CD DigiStudio Product warranty User manual Duracell CP-1 battery AC adapter (3.3V) Memory Stick Duo/ Case/Adapter Battery charger AC cord Rechargeable [...]

11 Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom Mode switch Viewfinder Auto Focus lamp Microphone Strap eyelet Speaker Lens Power button Flash Shutter button Function lamp LCD monitor Viewfinder Camera status lamp WIDE/THUMBNAIL button TELE/Digital zoom button +&-/ DELETE button USB/ AV connection terminal DC input connection p[...]

12 Identification of features Voice recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 320X240, 160X120 - Movie clip file type : *.mov (MPEG4) A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the m[...]

13 Identification of features Still image mode 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. (use batteries that are within a year of their date of manufacture) The batteries are listed bel[...]

14 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage A non-rechargeable (disposable) battery can be used, but has a short lifespan because of its relatively low battery capacity. We recommend the rechargeable battery, which has a bigger capacity and longer lifespan than the non-rechargeable type. (Rechargeable batteries may not[...]

15 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the polarity(+ and-). Battery status Battery indicator The batteries are fully charged. Prepare new batteries. There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries. There ar[...]

16 Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo on its own into a Memory Stick-compatible device. Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter into a Memory Stick-compatible device without attaching the Memory Card Duo to the adapter. Using it without the Memory Stick Duo may adversely affect the device into which it i[...]

17 Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo Maintenance of the Memory Stick Duo (Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card".) Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 66) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images ca[...]

18 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera ’ s power and pull the memory card 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[...]

19 When Using the Camera for the First T ime If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. Setting up the date, time and date type 1. [...]

20 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.15 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.23 4 Flash p.29 5 Self-timer p.30 6 Voice memo p.26 7 Macro p.27 8 Metering p.40 9 Auto focus frame 10 Time 01:00 PM p.19, [...]

21 LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.18). 3. Close the memory card cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 6. Point[...]

22 Starting recording mode Recording a still image Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 7. Press the shutter button to capture an image. A [DELETE?] me[...]

23 Things to watch out for when taking pictures If the camera is in focus, when you press the SHUTTER button halfway, the camera status lamp (green) will light up and the LCD monitor's autofocus mark will turn green. If the camera is out of focus, when you press the SHUTTER button halfway, the camera status lamp (green) will blink and the LCD [...]

24 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Pressing the[...]

25 WIDE / TELE button TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the zoom button T. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the zoom button T activates the digital zoom software. Releasing zoom button T stops the digital zooming at the required set[...]

26 WIDE / TELE button 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. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality [...]

27 V oice memo( )/ UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microp[...]

28 Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. The camera status lamp (green) will light up, indicating that the camera is in focus. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button al[...]

29 FLASH( ) / LEFT button ICON Flash mode Description Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Red eye reduction Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the r[...]

30 Self-timer( ) / Right( ) button Selecting the self-timer 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER( ) button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 2 second self-timer or 10 second self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. 2SEC self-timer( ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an in[...]

31 MENU/ OK button 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 camera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previous state. Exposure compensation : This c[...]

32 +/- button A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures. INFORMA TION 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor ( Ev). 3. Press the +/- button again[...]

33 +/- 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. This is available only in Auto or Manual mode. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the +/- button, and the use the UP button to select the ISO icon( ). The ISO menu bar will appear as shown. 2. U[...]

34 +/- button 2) Setting Userset mode 1 . In Night Shot mode, press the +/- button. A screen appears as shown to the right. 2 . Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the shutter speed. Available shutter speeds are as follows: AUTO, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 seconds. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the aperture value. Use the UP an[...]

35 +/- button zoom1 zoom2 zoom3 zoom4 zoom5 zoom6 zoom7 zoom8 5.8 7.5 9.1 10.8 12.4 14.1 15.7 17.4 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 3.9 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.8 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4 10.0 Optical Zoom Large Small Aperture Value Zoom Position Focusing range(mm) [ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ] You can check the recording status[...]

36 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In the 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. The items indicated by are default settings.[...]

37 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode NORMAL B&W SUNSET SEPIA RGB SOFT NORMAL VIVID How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on [...]

38 Mode AUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images. MANUAL : Use this to store your custom settings for the camera. Any changes made to settings other than Self-Timer and Voice Recording will be saved. NIGHT : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. You can select the image size appropriate for your application[...]

39 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. This is available in Auto, Manual, Night, and Movie clip modes Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL HIGH LOW File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg mov mov STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode 32[...]

40 Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. This can be set in Auto and Manual modes. 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. This[...]

41 Effect 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. You can select from AUTO and MANUAL modes. Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are s[...]

42 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 button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. If you have turned [...]

43 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 ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play [...]

44 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery P.15 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo P.46 5 Protect indicator P.52 6 DPOF indicator P.56 7 Stored image number SIZE : 2272X1704 Size AV : F2.8 Aperture value TV : 1/60 Shutter speed ISO : 100 ISO sensitivity FLASH : [...]

45 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. Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnai[...]

46 Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. 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. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pre[...]

47 V oice( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. The [REC] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (as shown) and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo reco[...]

48 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 auxiliary menu.[...]

49 Delete( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep. INFORMA TION Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode 1. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete, and then press the DELETE[...]

50 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY button. The items indicated [...]

51 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page ONE PIC - ALL PICS - DEFAULT - POSTCARD 4X6, 8X10 A6, A4, B5 FULL 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 INDEX PLAIN PHOTO FASTPHO. DRAFT NORMAL FINE ON OFF ON OFF - - NO - YES - Menus are subject to change without prior notice. P I C T B R I D G E C U S T O M p. 59 p[...]

52 Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. (The files that were stored in the AVATAR folder will not be deleted.) Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DEL.ALL] menu tab. 3. Sele[...]

53 Protecting images 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 press the SHUTTER but[...]

54 Resize A stored image size can be changed and used as a start-up 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 the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. A Large image can be [...]

55 Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. 1. 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[...]

56 DPOF : ST ANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to selec[...]

57 DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The print size you set will be applied to all pictures stored on the memory card. Setting the Print Size 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 [SIZE] men[...]

58 PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu. IMAGES : Setting up the scope of PictBridge PRINTER SETUP : Setting up printing PR[...]

59 PictBridge: Picture Selection 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.58) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [IMAGES], and then press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu v[...]

60 PictBridge: Print Setting You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Menu Function Sub menu 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.58) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will app[...]

61 PictBridge: Picture Printing When printing pictures by connecting the camera to the printer, use the AC adapter. If the printer is turned off during printing, the printing will stop and the paper will be dispelled. If there are continuous print error, please check the print condition. INFORMA TION Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your [...]

62 PictBridge : DPOF AUT O PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to pages 55 to 57. This allows you to restore the values of the PictBridge menu, which was changed in CUSTOMIZE, to their default values. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to[...]

63 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 changed setup mode values will be maintained even if you turn the camera off and then back on. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET p.65 SERIES CANC[...]

64 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu [...]

65 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC40001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from SUC40001 to SUC49999 automatically; 9999 files will be stored in a folder. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCA[...]

66 Language Setting Language 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing 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. LANGUAGE [...]

67 Setting up the Date/ T ime/ 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 type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [DATE] men[...]

68 Imprinting the recording date The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting. TIME is imprinted in the following way: [Hour : Minute : Second] and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock. The imprint function is applied only to still images. INFORMA TION Function l[...]

69 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. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select[...]

70 Selecting V ideo out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the [...]

71 Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select [...]

72 Connecting an External Device (USB) You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable. Selecting an External Device 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN b[...]

73 Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound, shutter sound and AVATAR. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. A vatar You can transfer avatar files created with the DigiStudio program to the camera and play them back in Play mode (SUCAxxxx.mov) or use the desired a[...]

74 A vatar Storing Avatars for the Startup Image and Selecting One as the Startup Image 1. In a mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select [AVATAR] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing th[...]

75 A vatar When selecting or playing back an avatar, please use the adapter (3.3V 2.0A) for the camera. You can store as many avatars as memory capacity allows. When the avatar is selected, the startup image will be replaced by the avatar. Do not arbitrarily change the folder name of the Memory Stick Duo. If you do, the camera cannot recognize avat[...]

76 Start up image Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing 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 but[...]

77 List of camera functions D : Default - : There is no related menu. K : Altered settings and values are maintained even after the camera is turned off. (KEEP) R : A default value is restored when the camera is turned off. (RETURN) O : A default value is restored after the function has been executed. (ONCE) : Settings can be stored in Myset mode. [...]

78 List of camera functions Auto K(D) K(D) K(D) K(D) - - - - Daylight R - K K - - - - Cloudy R - K K - - - - Fluorescent R - K K - - - - Tungsten R - K K - - - - User set R - K K - - - - NORMAL K(D) K(D) K(D) K(D) - - - - B & W R - K K - - - - SUNSET R - K K - - - - SEPIA R - K K - - - - RGB R - K K - - - - SOFT R - K - - - - - NORMAL K(D) K(D)[...]

79 List of camera functions Function Camera working mode Recording Movie clip Voice recording Auto Night Manual Play Still image Movie clip Voice memo Off K(D) K(D) K(D) K(D) - - - - 2sec R R R - - - - - 10sec R R R - - - - - Do not record - - - - - - - - Record - - - - - - - K(D) Do not record K(D) K(D) K(D) - K(D) - - - Record R R R - R - - - 80 [...]

80 List of camera functions Function Camera working mode Recording Movie clip Voice recording Auto Night Manual Play Still image Movie clip Voice memo ONE PIC - - - - K(D) - - - ALL PICS - - - - O - - - DEFAULT - - - - K(D) - - - CUSTOM - - - - O - - - - - - - K(D) - - - --- - R - -- --- - R - -- --- - R - -- --- - R - -- --- - R - -- - - - - K(D) [...]

81 List of camera functions 1, 2 MIN 3 MIN 4~10 MIN RESIZE ROTATE Trimming E d i t No - - - - K(D) - - - YES - - - - O - - - 2048X1536 - - - - O - - - 1600X1200 - - - - O - - - 1024X768 - - - - O - - - 640X480 - - - - O - - - S.IMAGE - - - - O - - - NO - - - - K(D) - - - YES - - - - O - - - No - - - - O O O - YES - - - - K(D) K(D) K(D) - No - - - -[...]

82 List of camera functions Function Camera working mode Recording Movie clip Voice recording Auto Night Manual Play Still image Movie clip Voice memo Y/M/D K(D) - M/D/Y K - D/M/Y K - OFF K - LOW K - MEDIUM K(D) - HIGH K - DARK K - NORMAL K(D) - BRIGHT K - NTSC K - PAL K - OFF K - 1 sec. K(D) - 2~5 sec. K - K(D) - K- COMPUTER K(D) - PRINTER R - NO [...]

83 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. [...]

84 Important notes Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide[...]

85 W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.66) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image - There are no images stored on the memory ca[...]

86 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -). - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities. - The ba[...]

87 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode. - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty. - Flash off mode has been selected The images are unclear The flash does not fire - If the subject is closer than 0.8m, s[...]

88 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - White balance setting is incorrect. - Exposure is excessive. - Cable connection is incorrect. - The camera is off. - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected. - The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.0~10.2. Alte[...]

89 Specifications Type 1/2.5" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 4.1 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 4.2 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 35~105mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 3.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.5" color TFT[...]

90 Specifications 2272 : Super fine 14, Fine 22, Normal 28 2048 : Super fine 19, Fine 28, Normal 38 1600 : Super fine 27, Fine 44, Normal 59 1024 : Super fine 56, Fine 82, Normal 121 640 : Super fine 131, Fine 194, Normal 244 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera [...]

91 Software Notes 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. Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera. In the un[...]

92 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the[...]

93 About the software Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Requirements CPU Pentium 450Mhz Pentium 700Mhz RAM 64MB 128MB Hard Disk 200MB or more available space 1GB Graphic Card 800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor Operating System 150MB or more available space Etc. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Be sure to check the system r[...]

94 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsun[...]

95 Setting up the application software 5. The Software License Agreement window will open, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage. If you do not agree to the license agreemen[...]

96 Setting up the application software 13. Specify the file types you want to associate with QuickTime. Click [Finish]. 14. Installation is complete. 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 [...]

97 Setting up the application software 16. The [Digimax Viewer 2.1] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next] button. [Click !] If you select [Cancel] at step 16, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. INFORMA TION 15. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Cli[...]

98 Setting up the application software 18. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 19. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program i[...]

99 Setting up the application software 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 canceled. [Click!] 24. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files t[...]

100 Setting up the application software 27. PhotoImpression Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button to install VideoImpression 2.0. * The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. [Click!] 28. The VideoImpression 2.0 installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [[...]

101 Setting up the application software 32. A window will open, asking you 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!] 33. VideoImperssion 2.0 Installation is completed. Click the [Fin[...]

38. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 40. 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. 39. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer wil[...]

103 Setting up the application software If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. (for Windows 98 and 98[...]

104 DigiStudio Installation guide System Requirements for DirectX 9.0 1. If your PC does not have DirectX (version 9.0 or later) installed, follow the instructions provided during the installation process to install DirectX. 2. If you are asked to confirm the installation of DirectX, click [Next >]. 3. You will be asked to reboot after DirectX i[...]

105 DigiStudio Installation guide Cautions on the Graphic Card (VGA) The DigiStudio software will not install on a PC with a graphic card that does not support 3D acceleration and that has less than 8 MB video RAM. If the graphic card error screen appears while using DigiStudio, please go through the following steps: Depending on your graphics card[...]

106 DigiStudio Installation DigiStudio is a 3D avatar creation program. You can store 3D avatar files on the camera and use one of the avatars as the startup image. This software is available in the Windows version only. Be sure to install the camera driver before transferring the avatars to the camera. (See page 94.) For instructions on how to use[...]

107 DigiStudio Installation 6. The Software License Agreement window will appear, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage. If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [...]

108 DigiStudio Installation 13. The [Connection Speed] window will open. Click [Next]. To choose another transfer rate, click and select the desired transfer rate. 14. The Browser Plug-in window will open. Click [Next]. 15. The File Type Association window will open. Click [Finish]. If you want to associate other file formats with QuickTime, put a [...]

109 Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The camera status lamp will blink when th[...]

110 Starting PC Mode 3. Select an image and press the right mouse button. 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. 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[...]

111 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 Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.[...]

112 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click !] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] windo[...]

113 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.94) 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 inf[...]

114 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Double-click!] [Click!] [Click!] 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 th[...]

115 Removing the removable disk 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software 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. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be [...]

116 Digimax V iewer 2.1 This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image[...]

117 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear[...]

118 Using PhotoImpression For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. INFORMA TION Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer Rotate Layer Rotate All Layers Redo Paste Close Picture[...]

119 Using V ideoImpression VideoImpression is a program which can edit or save downloaded movie clips from a camera. This software is only compatible with Windows. To operate this program, click the [ Start Programs ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 VideoImpression 2] and you can see screens below. Functions below can be performed with VideoImpression Menu[...]

120 Using V ideoImpression Add : Add still images, movie clips or audio files to Album window. Arrange : Arrange files from Album window according to name, types, size and date. Video Capture : You can capture screens that you want to from a Video tool connected a computer. Get images : You can get images that you want to from an Image tool connect[...]

121 Using V ideoImpression * Move T-bar and choose the beginning and ending point of text. : Record Audio on a movie clip : Replay recorded Audio. : Stop replaying or recording. : Set up Audio. Add effects or apply produced themes when you connect component parts of Storyboard. Add animation text to movie clip and still image used to make movie cli[...]

122 Using V ideoImpression 1. Click [Produce] and then select [disk]. 2. Select [Samsung U-CA3/4] from [Video Type]. After setting up Quick Time, select Samsung U-CA3/4. 3. If you want to replay the produced file on a camera, name the file SMMCxxxx.(xxxx means number from 0001 to 9999) 4. Click start button, and it is changed to a file available to[...]

123 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. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 94. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable wi[...]

124 FA Q Win XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers]. 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 stat[...]

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