Samsung 201 manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 201, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. ENGLISH[...]

2 INSTRUCTIONS Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this camera, you have to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.87) Take a picture (p.33~52) Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the camera USB conne[...]

3 READY SPECIAL FEA TURES This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 2.0 mega pixels 2 X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Date imprinting on a still image Multiple language support 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 ru[...]

4 CONTENTS Getting to know your camera 6 Safety note 7 This digital camera can be used for 10 Manufacturer s contents 12 Identification of features 13 Product Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom) 13 Product Exterior (Back) 14 Camera status LED 15 LCD monitor indicator 17 Camera mode definition 19 STILL IMAGE mode 19 PLAY mode 19 MOVIE CLIP mode 19 SETUP[...]

5 READY CONTENTS MENU button 57 4-function button 57 THUMBNAIL / LEFT button 58 SET / RIGHT button 59 UP button 60 DOWN button 60 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 61 Image deletion 61 Slide show 64 Protect 65 # of prints 66 SETUP mode 67 Starting the SETUP mode 67 Beep 67 POWER OFF 68 DATE IMPRINT 69 DATE TYPE 70 DATE SETUP 7[...]

6 GETTING T O KNOW YOUR CAMERA Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the symbols This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and inju[...]

7 READY SAFETY NOTE DANGER 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 expl[...]

8 SAFETY NOTE W ARNING Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than a meter in proximity. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. T[...]

9 READY SAFETY NOTE 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[...]

10 Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF- equipped photo lab . (p.66) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (p.75~76) Editing images on a PC (p.103~117) Taking a picture. (p.33~52) THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR[...]

11 READY THIS DIGIT AL 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[...]

12 MANUF ACTURER’S CONTENTS Manufacturer ’ s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Accessories (optional) Digital camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch Camera strap Product warranty User manual Applications S/W- Driver CD-ROM AC Adapter SD memory card USB cable[...]

13 READY Product Exterior(Front / T op / Bottom) IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 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[...]

14 Product Exterior (Back) IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 4-function button LCD monitor MENU button Power switch Viewfinder LCD button Camera status LED Strap eyelet THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button 4-function button ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button[...]

15 READY Camera status LED IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Camera status LED Camera status LED Color Status Camera condition Blinking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Blinking slowly Flash charge processing Image processing(compression/decompression) USB busy Optimum picture area over 1.5m [...]

16 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Information Self-timer lamp Color Status Camera condition Blinking 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. Blinking 1 time When the camera power is on / when the shutter button is released from pressing. Beep sound[...]

17 READY LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.33 / 34 2 Battery p.25 3 Camera shake warning p.35 / 43 4 Flash p.45 / 46 5 Self-timer p.41 6 Focus mode p.38 7 White balance p.50 8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.50 9 Digital zoom p.40 Number of available shots remaining (Still image) 0006 Available recording time (Movi[...]

18 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Play mode Still image & Full Status Movie clip & Full Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.25 2 Protect p.65 3 4-Direction icons p.40 4 Print set indicator p.66 5 Digital zoom p.40 6 Stored image number 100- 0006 7 SD memory card indicator p.28 8 Movie clip indicator p.34 No. Description Icons Page 1[...]

19 READY Camera mode definition IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back 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 ( ) : 0.18m ~ 0.25m 2. Po[...]

20 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 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 [...]

21 READY LCD monitor menu indicator IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode STILL IMAGE ( ) WHITE BALANCE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 1600x1200* (p.46) 1280x960 640x480 SUPER FINE (p.47) FINE* NORMAL AUTO* (p.49) DAYLIGHT SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV [...]

22 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 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.61) (p.62) (p.63) (p.66) (p.64) (p.65) (p.52) Main menu Sub menu MOVIE CLIP ( ) TIME 10 SEC* 20 SEC 30 SEC MANUAL[...]

23 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 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.67) (p.69) (p.68) (p.70) Main menu Sub menu POWER OFF[...]

24 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES INFORMA TION There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in the PC mode. Camera mode SETUP( ) 2/2 DATE SETUP 2000/01/01~2099/12/31 QUICK VIEW OFF 1 SEC* 2 SEC 3 SEC (p.71) (p.72) LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO ˚    (p.73) RESET NO* YES (p.74) Mai[...]

25 READY Connecting to Power PREP ARA TION There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 3.3V / 2.0A). Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Using the batteries 1. Open the bat[...]

26 PREP ARA TION INFORMA TION This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. Refer to [POWER OFF] function (p.68). NOTICE Important information about battery usage 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 t[...]

27 READY PREP ARA TION Using the AC power adapter 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. Att[...]

28 Inserting the SD memory card PREP ARA TION The camera comes with 8MB 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. 1. Turn off the camera [...]

29 READY PREP ARA TION The CARD has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the card, the data protection will be canceled. Check the switch position before taking an image. SD(Secure Digital) me[...]

30 Removing the SD memory card PREP ARA TION 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. NOTICE Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the CARD. Instructions on [...]

31 READY PREP ARA TION These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as the memory performance and subject matter. Maintenance of the SD memory card Turn off the camera power whenever the CARD is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the CARD will eventually reduce the card’s performance. Should this be [...]

32 PREP ARA TION Preserving the SD memory card data If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the CARD is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable [...]

33 ADV ANCED Starting Recording Mode RECORDING MODE 1. Insert the batteries (p.25). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the CARD (p.28). As this camera has an 8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. To expand memor[...]

34 RECORDING MODE Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a still image. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder o[...]

35 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE NOTICE 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 tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. Backlight compensated shot When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the su[...]

36 RECORDING MODE 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[...]

37 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE MENU button Pressing the MENU button image & full information Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button image & basic information LCD off 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 [...]

38 RECORDING MODE NOTICE To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.8m ~ 1.3m. NOTICE To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.18m ~ 0.25m. Focus switch Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.18m ~ 0.25m. A Macro/Portrait icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. B[...]

39 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE 4-function button Explanation of the 4-function button [ 4-function button ] BUTTON MENU DISPLAY STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode page UP( )O N 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( ) ON Makes the menu cursor move down Make[...]

40 RECORDING MODE SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for confirming data that is changed by using / buttons. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing this button activates digital zooming in. The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording images and viewing images. A normal[...]

41 ADV ANCED SELF-TIMER( )/ 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 LEFT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button in RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE) mode. This function is used when the photographer would also like [...]

42 RECORDING MODE FLASH( )/ DOWN( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN button ( ) makes the menu cursor move down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN ( ) button operates as the FLASH button. Selecting the flash mode The flash activates only in the STILL IMAGE mode[...]

43 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE FLASH MODE Indicator Definition 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. When you take an image of a subject at night, a slow s[...]

44 RECORDING MODE NOTICE Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. Take photographs within the flash range. The flash range The flash ranges are listed below The image [...]

45 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE 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 ). M[...]

46 RECORDING MODE 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. Selecting the image size 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dia[...]

47 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE Selecting the image quality 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will[...]

48 RECORDING MODE JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images without harmful influence to the original image. It is the most common type of compressed image file format used in the world wide web. Compressi[...]

49 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE 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 / [...]

50 RECORDING MODE EV COMPENSATION 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 ex[...]

51 ADV ANCED RECORDING MODE 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [EXPOSURE]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired [EXPOSURE] sub menu. 8. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. The default is [0.0EV]. 9. Press the MENU button to cance[...]

52 Movie clip recording time RECORDING MODE This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode You can select the movie clip recording time. Selecting the movie clip recording time 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on[...]

53 ADV ANCED PLA Y MODE Starting the Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by pressing the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on 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 th[...]

54 PLA Y MODE The PLAY mode functions are listed below Thumbnail, Digital zoom, Image information display Image deletion, Delete all, Format Slide show, Protect image Number of prints Camera button Play back Print setting LCD monitor Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a still image. 4. Select the movie clip [...]

ADV ANCED 55 PLA Y MODE INFORMA TION 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. The last image stored on the internal memory will be displayed on the LCD monitor. If the SD memory card is in[...]

56 PLA Y MODE Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. 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 [...]

ADV ANCED 57 PLA Y MODE 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. Pressing the MENU button menu on menu off PLAY DELETE SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC PROTECT LOCK # OF PRINTS X0 EXIT:MENU CHANGE: 4-function button Explanation [...]

58 PLA Y MODE THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) 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 [...]

59 ADV ANCED PLA Y MODE 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 OK button activates the following. - Normal display : Whenever you press the OK button, a still image will [...]

60 PLA Y MODE 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, pressing the UP ( ) button activates the following. - Normal / Thumbnail display : moves to previous image - Digital zoom : Moves to the upper part of the image - When[...]

61 ADV ANCED Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLA Y MODE 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. Image deletion NOTICE Before deleting an image from the camera, you should download (p.75) the image to your computer or pro[...]

62 PLA Y MODE 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 7. Select [DELETE ALL] by pressing t[...]

63 ADV ANCED PLA Y MODE Format Internal memory format : Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory. SD memory card format : Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card. All the files in the memory are deleted by the [FORMAT] function. Before formatting the memory, it is advisable to copy important data onto other media as ba[...]

64 PLA Y MODE Slide show 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. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4[...]

65 ADV ANCED NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Protect This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLA[...]

66 PLA Y MODE # of prints 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. Setting up the number of prints 1. Turn the camera power [...]

67 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE Starting the SETUP mode Beep 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. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displa[...]

68 SETUP MODE POWER OFF 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 power off do[...]

69 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE DATE IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. INFORMA TION This function is not available in the movie clip mode. Date will be imprinted as DATE TYPE setting. The DATE IMPRINT function is unaffected by the camera being switched on and off. The date can be set in [DATE SETUP]. Even though the [DATE IMP[...]

70 SETUP MODE DATE TYPE 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. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and sel[...]

71 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE DATE SETUP INFORMA TION The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2099. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month) NOTICE 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[...]

72 SETUP MODE QUICK VIEW 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUICK VIEW]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 7. Select [...]

73 ADV ANCED SETUP MODE LANGUAGE INFORMA TION The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and sele[...]

74 SETUP MODE RESET 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET]. 6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed. 7. Select [NO] or [Y[...]

75 ADV ANCED PC MODE Starting the PC mode If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically. In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. There is no menu available when the PC mode is selected. The camera status LED lamp blinks when the fil[...]

76 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. - If the card is inserted, images[...]

77 ADV ANCED IMPORT ANT NOTES Caution! 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. Dire[...]

78 IMPORT ANT NOTES If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the CARD, the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CARD. Maintenance Use a soft brush (available from photo s[...]

79 ADV ANCED W arning indicator IMPORT ANT NOTES There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator CARD FULL ! PROTECT! CARD LOCKED! NO IMAGE! MEMORY ERROR! USB ERROR! A battery indicator blinks! Camera shake warning indicator! Mode STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP mode PLAY mode STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode PLAY mode STI[...]

80 Please check the following BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The camera doesn’t switch on The camera powers down whilst in use Batteries drain quickly Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button The images are unclear The flash does not fire Incorrect date and time is displayed Causes There is low battery capacity An[...]

81 ADV ANCED Please check the following BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The camera buttons do not operate The card error Color of image different to original scene Images are too bright The play back display is not very clear Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode When using the PC’s explorer, ‘Removable Disk’ f[...]

82 SPECIFICA TIONS Type 1/3.2 CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels Samsung Lens f=5.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 43mm) F No. F3.5/F8.0 Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE : 2X , PLAY mode : 2X Optical Viewfinder Optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD Type Pan focus Focusing Macro : 0.18~[...]

83 ADV ANCED SPECIFICA TIONS L: Super fine 10/20, Fine 18/34, Normal 26/50 M: Super fine 15/29, Fine 28/53, Normal 43/85 S: Super fine 48/95, Fine 83/172, Normal 153/286 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Image Play Single image/ Thumbnails/ Slide show/[...]

84 Software Notes SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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[...]

85 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL Driver Storage Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can find [Removeable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My comp[...]

86 SOFTW ARE MANUAL Image Viewer Digimax Viewer 1.0 : Program for viewing a stored image You can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor. And you can copy, move, delete the images and scale up /downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer. For windows only. Setting up Digimax Viewer (p.97) Using Digimax Viewer (p.99) Applica[...]

87 SOFTW ARE Setting up the USB driver for Windows 98SE SOFTW ARE MANUAL To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver 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. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. It[...]

88 Setting up DirectX 8.1 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 1. After driver installation, [Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup] window will open automatically. Click [Yes]. 2. The software license agreement window will open. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled. 3. In[...]

89 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL INFORMA TION 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 [C:WINDOWSINFOTHER] folder. If you can’t find [INFOTHER] folder, check [Show all fil[...]

90 SOFTW ARE MANUAL INFORMA TION Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver first. 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 W[...]

91 SOFTW ARE Removing the USB Driver for Windows SOFTW ARE MANUAL 1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].[...]

92 SOFTW ARE MANUAL [Click!] 4. To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button. 5. Press [OK] button. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Samsung Digimax 201] and click [Add/Remove] button.[...]

93 SOFTW ARE Removable Disk SOFTW ARE MANUAL To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.87) 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 transferr[...]

94 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 [...]

95 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [Samsung D-201 USB Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug t[...]

96 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC SOFTW ARE MANUAL 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support 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 i[...]

97 SOFTW ARE Setting up Digimax Viewer SOFTW ARE MANUAL This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. Click [Digimax Viewer 1.0] on the Autorun frame. 2. An installation window will be displayed as shown alongside.Click [Next]. 3. The Software License Agreement window will display. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next[...]

98 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 4. Select a destination folder and click [Next]. 5. Select the Program folder and click [Next]. 6. Installation is completed. If you wish to open this program automatically whenever the camera is connected to the PC, click the [I would like to launch Digimax Viewer] Checkbox. And click [Finish]. [Selecting a destination folder] [...]

99 SOFTW ARE Digimax Viewer SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 then open. Select an image and press the right mouse button. A pop-up menu will open. Open : allows you to view a selected sequence[...]

100 Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SOFTW ARE MANUAL This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE menu on the autorun frame. 2. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select language. 3. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next>] to move to the next step. [Click!] [Click!] [Click!][...]

101 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 4. 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 install program will be canceled. 5. A [Setup Type] window will open. Select setup type and click [Next >] button. Full : the program will [...]

102 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 7. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. 8. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed. Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button. 9. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. A [Read me] file will open. Click [Close button] to close the file. [Click!] [C[...]

103 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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.[...]

104 MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions 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, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others. Print Print hard copies of photo[...]

105 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 and[...]

106 Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SOFTW ARE MANUAL To obtain images from the computer 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 selector is displayed. Now select the image file and clic[...]

107 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 s[...]

108 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. Note 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. [Computer and Album Only][...]

109 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL Acquiring images from an Album. Refer to page 113 for more information about creating an Album. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. After selecting Album on the [ [...]

110 SOFTW ARE MANUAL PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] steps Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu. Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied. Stitching [...]

111 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 pho[...]

112 SOFTW ARE MANUAL ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : To 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 image. [...]

113 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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 window [...]

114 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 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. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!][...]

115 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL 3. [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click [Add] button. 4. Adding images is complete. [Click!][...]

116 SOFTW ARE MANUAL Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] step SHARE 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.[...]

117 SOFTW ARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] step PRINT Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template. Choose a printer, an orientation, the print size, and the number of copies. You can then [...]

118 About USB 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 pages 87. [Case[...]

119 SOFTW ARE About USB 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 :[...]

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