Samsung 6806-1247 manual

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, 8399 SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094 TEL : (1) 201-902-0347 FAX : (1) 201-902-9342[...]

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 230, including taking images, downloading images and using MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. ENGLISH[...]

SPECIAL FEA TURES Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. This digital camera has the following features. A high resolution of 2.0 mega pixels A 3 X optical and 2 X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Voice Recording & Playback for still image An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer This dev[...]

MANUF ACTURER’S CONTENTS Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. READY AC Adapter Digital camera CompactFlash TM card (CF CARD) 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch User manual Accessories (optional) Product warranty Applications S/ W , Driver CD-ROM USB cable Video cable Camera strap[...]

THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Editing images on a PC Recording images onto CD Printing images Vi ewing images on TV[...]

READY THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Inserting images directly into any electronic document T aking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards Y ou can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images. Creation of a digital photo album[...]

CONTENTS Ready Getting to Know your camera 7 Safety note 8 Identification of features 10 Product Exterior 10 Viewfinder 12 LCD panel indicator 14 LCD monitor indicator 15 LCD monitor menu indicator 17 Preparation 19 Connecting to Power 19 Using the batteries 19 Using the AC power adapter 20 Attaching the strap 20 Inserting the CF CARD 21 Removing t[...]

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Symbol Explanations Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. 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 injury to others. READY W arning This is a descripti[...]

SAFETY NOTE 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. Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positionin[...]

READY SAFETY NOTE NOTE Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or AC P[...]

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Product Exterior (Front / T op / Bottom) Microphone Shutter button (page 31) Mode dial (page 26) Strap eyelet Lens Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Flash fading control sensor LCD panel Flash Tripod socket Cover lock Battery chamber cover Mode dial lamp[...]

READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Product Exterior (Back) LCD monitor Autofocus indicator (Green) lamp Viewfinder Flash indicator (Red) lamp 5-function button Speaker Zoom ( W ) / Thumbnail button (page 33 / page 54) Zoom (T) /Digital zoom button (page 33 / page 55) Power button (page 31) LCD button MENU button LANDSCAPE / DELETE button FLASH/LEFT[...]

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Product Exterior (side) V iewfinder Close range picture area mark Picture area frame Optimum picture area over 1.5m Autofocus frame Optimum picture area within 0.8m ~ 1.5m Video connection terminal DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) USB connection terminal Card cover CF CARD Card eject lever[...]

READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. Note 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 LC[...]

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD panel indicator The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions. Image size L : 1600X1200 M : 0 800X 0 600 S : 640X 0 480 Shooting information MACRO SHOT mode : Number of available shots remaining STILL IMAGE mode : Number of available shots remaining MOVIE CLIP mode : Available recording time PLAY [...]

READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. SHOT mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order : Image & Status Image only LCD Off. 1 Battery condition page 14 2 Flash page 36 3 Self-timer page 37 4 Landscape shot page 3[...]

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 9I S O page 49 10 Focusing Methods page 39 11 Sharpness page 50 12 Image quality page 43 13 Image size page 42 14 Number of available shots remaining 15 Zoom / Digital zoom page 33 16 Movie clip shot page 30 17 Shooting mode page 40 PLAY mode 13/13 15SEC 2002/ 1/ 1/ 00 : 00 REC 2x Movie clip shot Movie clip running time[...]

READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below. FOCUSING : select focusing methods (page 39) SHOOTING MODE : select shooting mode (page 40) IMAGE SIZE : select image size (page 42) QUALITY : select image quality (page 43) WHITE BALANCE : select w[...]

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Reference There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. FORMAT : format CF CARD (page 65) POWER OFF : select auto power off time (page 66) DATE/TIME : select date/time (page 67) BEEP : set the beep sound ON/OFF (page 68) VIDEO OUT : select video out signal (page 69) SETUP mo[...]

READY PREP ARA TION Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries (AA Alkaline, Ni-MH), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V / 2.0A). Using the batteries 1 Pull the battery chamber cover lock in the direction of the arrow( ) and open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the [...]

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 6V) on the camera. Please ensure [...]

READY PREP ARA TION Inserting the CF CARD 1 Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2 Insert the card towards the arrow. The back side of the CF CARD and the LCD monitor should face in the same direction when the card is inserted. 3 To close the card cover, push the card cover against the arrow(step 1) until you hear a click. Rem[...]

PREP ARA TION Reference Using a 8/16MB CF CARD, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance) These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as card performance and subject matter. Number of shots 8MB 16MB Super Fine 6 12 Fine 12 25 Norm[...]

READY PREP ARA TION Instructions on how to use the CF CARD Using a new CF CARD for the first time Before using the CF CARD, it must be initialized. Initializing prepares the CF CARD for recording data. For more details, please refer to page 65. Preserving the CF CARD data If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may becom[...]

PREP ARA TION Selecting the date and time You will need to check and select the correct Date / Time when : The camera is used for the first time. The batteries have been removed. The DATE / TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. When you print the image, the DATE /TIME will not be printed. The DATE and TIME will be displayed on the lower e[...]

READY PREP ARA TION Reference The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2002~2100. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month) It is originally set as [2002/01/01 00:00] 6 To select YEAR/ MONTH / DAY or HOUR / MINUTE, press LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) button. To change the numbers, press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. 7 Press the[...]

CAMERA WORKING MODE Camera working mode You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 6 working modes. These are listed below. STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This mode is used for taking still images from 0.8 ~ infinity and taking a moving subject continuously. MACRO SHOT mode ( ) Thi[...]

ADV ANCED T AKING PHOTOS Now let's take a picture 1 To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( ). 2 Select the desired shot mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP ) according to the image range or subject by using the mode dial ( ) on the top of the camera. 3 Change the camera functions by using the LCD monitor and select the appro[...]

T AKING PHOT OS Note Select MACRO SHOT mode when the subject is between 0.2m ~ 0.8m from the camera. Refer to page 26 for information on MACRO SHOT. If you do not select the correct shot mode appropriate to the distance from the subject to the camera, you will not be able to obtain a clear shot of the subject. Avoid obstructing the Flash control se[...]

ADV ANCED T AKING PHOTOS Reference There are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder. If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the green LED will light up and you can take an image. If the red lamp lights up, the flash can fire. If the red lamp blinks, the flash is being charged. When an imag[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Movie clip shot In a movie clip shot, sound and movie clip are recorded at the same time. Sound recording is optional in MOVIE CLIP mode. When the mode dial is rotated to MOVIE CLIP mode, the LCD monitor will be displayed as shown below. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the a[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the camera button to adjust the camera POWER button - Used for turning the camera power on / off. - The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the power button again. SHUTTER button - Used for taking images in shot mode (S[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION 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 : shot(STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP )mode, PLAY mode and SETUP[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ZOOM (W/T) button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out in SHOT mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP). Digital zooming is not available in MOVIE CLIP mode When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor. Digital zoom To use digital zoom, [...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION OK button Used as a confirming data that is changed by using / / / buttons. UP button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button makes the cursor shift to up, or changes the sub menu. DOWN button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN ( ) button makes the curs[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION FLASH / LEFT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the left or to the main menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. Use the correct flash to suit the environment. 1. [...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Flash mode indicator Reference Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. The default of each mode is listed below. - STILL IMAGE mode : [...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would als[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Shooting functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the shot 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 / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP ). Reference Th[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION FOCUSING In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the focusing range. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHOOTING MODE This allows continuous shooting. In this mode, you can take moving subjects continuously. Once a continuous shooting sequence has been completed, the camera resets to single shooting mode. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mode. 3. Do not turn th[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference When [CONTINUOUS] is selected, the flash will automatically be cancelled. To stop the CONTINUOUS shooting, release the shutter button.[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SIZE In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT 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 CF CARD. The image sizes are listed below. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SH[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION QUALITY In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image data compression rate. The higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final image will be. However, the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on the CF CARD. SUPER FINE is th[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION 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 setting remains until the power is turned off. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mo[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference W.BALANCE sub menu explained - AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. - DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside. - FLUORESCENT : For shooting under fluorescent lighting. - TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION EXPOSURE This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using [EXPOSURE] sub menu. This function can be used in STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode. If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter. If you decrease [...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION 7 Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) buttons. The default setting is 0.0 EV. The camera calculates the exposure value automatically. 8. After selecting the desired sub menu, press the OK button to confirm the setting. 9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display. Reference[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION METERING This button can be used to obtain the right exposure. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [EXPOSURE]. 5. The[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ISO You can select the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. Raising the ISO sensitivity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take an image. However, the higher the ISO value is, the grainier the image will be. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatical[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHARPNESS In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image sharpness. Select the desired SHARPNESS (SOFT/ NORMAL/ HARD) depending on the subject matter. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU butto[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD You may adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode or MACRO SHOT mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [LCD]. 5. The cursor can be move[...]

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION REC. TIME You can select available recording time. This menu can be used in MOVIE CLIP mode. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the MOVIE CLIP mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [REC.TIM[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS Starting PLA Y Mode ADV ANCED Turn the camera on and select PLAY mode ( ) on the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on the CF CARD. Sound can also be added to images in this mode. You can setup the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. PLAY mode functions are listed be[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function by using the camera button THUMBNAIL / ZOOM W button You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 3. An image displays on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the THUMBNAIL ( ) button. The thumbnail dis[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS ADV ANCED ZOOM T button When viewing a single image in PLAY mode, use the zoom T button to enlarge the selected image. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode ( ). 3. Select the desired image. 4. Enlarge the image to 2X scale of enlargement by using the ZOOM T button. 5. Different parts of the[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS DELETE button This deletes images stored on the CF CARD. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 3. Press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) buttons to select the image that you wish to delete. 4. When you press the DELETE ( ) button, a message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Select YES [...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS ADV ANCED MIC / UP button When the LCD monitor is turned on, pressing the UP ( ) button will either cause the cursor to move up or change a selected sub menu. When the LCD monitor is not turned on, pressing the UP ( ) button will allow a sound recording to be added to a stored still image. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. R[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS PLAY & PAUSE explained If an image is showing, but there is no sound (or movement) : Press the PLAY& PAUSE ( ) button to play the sound clip or to start the movie clip. If the image is playing : The progress is paused. If the PLAY & PAUSE ( ) button is pressed when the image is paused, the sound or moveme[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor ADV ANCED DELETE ALL This enables you to clear all images from the CF CARD. Remember that this will permanently delete images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode. 3.[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [SLIDE SHOW]. 5. Shift the cursor [...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ADV ANCED DPOF stores printing information onto the CF CARD, enabling you to have images printed directly from the CF CARD. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not adjusted to Movie clip. QUANTITY You can sel[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS INDEX The images are printed as a thumbnail on a page by this function. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 3. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [DPOF]. 5. The cursor can be moved by pressing the RIGHT ( ) butt[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS ADV ANCED CANCEL This will cancel the STD(standard) and INDEX DPOF function. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 3. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [DPOF]. 5. The cursor can be moved by pressing the RIGHT ( )[...]

SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS LCD You may adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [LCD]. 5. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select [BRIGHTNESS]. 6. The c[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM Starting SETUP mode Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. FORMAT This is used for formatting the CF CARD. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. 3. A menu will display on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and sele[...]

SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM 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, 3, 5, 10, 30MIN) from the last operation. Note that the automatic power off does not operate if the camera is in slide show or PC mode.[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DATE / TIME This alters the time and date stored with the images. The DATE / TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. When you print the image, the DATE / TIME will not be printed. Range : 2002~2100 year (leap years and months are corrected automatically). The default is 2002/01/01 00:00 You will need t[...]

SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM BEEP A beep will sound when you press the camera button. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. 3. A menu will display on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [BEEP]. 5. The cursor can be moved by pressing the RIGHT ( ) button to the [BEEP] sub menu. 6. Select th[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM VIDEO OUT The video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of machine (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. Select the correct video standard for the outer monitor. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. R[...]

SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM LANGUAGE There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. 3. A menu will display on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [LANGUAGE]. 5. The cursor can be moved by pressing the RIGHT ( ) button to the [...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM RESET This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. 3. A menu will display on the LCD monitor. 4. Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET]. 5. The cursor can be moved by pressing the RIGHT ( ) button to the[...]

SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM < TABLE 1 > List of menu and sub menu - Remarks : Default. x : There is no associated menu. : The setting is maintained even if the power button is turned off. : The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off. : The setting is returned to default after the function has been complet[...]

ADV ANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM SOFT x xx SHARPNESS NORMAL xx HARD x xx FORDER x x x xx 9 xxx 5 xxx 0 xxx 30 SEC xxx 15 SEC xxx 05 SEC x xxx ON x x xx OFF x x xx ON xxx OFF xxx ON x xxx OFF x xxx DELETE ALL x x x xx SLIDE SHOW x x x xx QUANTITY x x x xx DPOF INDEX x x x xx CANCEL x x x xx RESET x x x x 1 MIN x x x x x POWER OFF 3 MIN x x x x[...]

CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MONIT OR Connecting to an external monitor In PLAY mode, you can view the stored images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. When the camera is connected to an external monit[...]

ADV ANCED PC MODE Functions of PC mode Note The USB Storage Driver must be installed before using PC mode. Refer to page 86 regarding installation. To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer. Downloading stored images Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be [...]

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. Direct sunlight o[...]

ADV ANCED IMPORT ANT NOTE 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 CF CARD if the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CF CARD. Maintenance Use a soft brush (available fr[...]

IMPORT ANT NOTE W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display : Warning message NO CARD ! NO IMAGE ! CARD FULL ! Reason for message No CF CARD. The camera cannot recognize the CF CARD. There are no images stored on the CF CARD. There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image. Insert a CF CARD. Remove and re[...]

ADV ANCED BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Please check the following before contacting service center Symptom The camera doesn’t switch on. The camera powers down whilst in use. The batteries are exhausted. Camera is turned off automatically due to the Auto power function. Adapter plug is not connected securely. Batteries drain quickly. Camer[...]

BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom The images are unclear. The flash does not fire. Incorrect date and time is displayed. The camera buttons do not operate. Cause The focus mode is not correct. FLASH OFF mode has been selected. The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default sett[...]

ADV ANCED BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The play back display is not very clear No image on external monitor Cause The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty. The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera. There are incorrect files in the CF CARD. Clean the lens or LCD Check the connection cables. Insert CF CAR[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 1/2.7” CCD Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels SHD Lens f = 5.2 ~ 15.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 34 ~ 102mm) F2.4 ~ F4.0 STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT mode : 2X PLAY mode : 2X Real image optical viewfinder 1.6" color TFT LCD TTL autofocus (Central / Spot) Normal : 0.8m ~ infinity Macro shot : 0.2 ~ 0.8m Mechanical and El[...]

ADV ANCED SPECIFICA TIONS Large : Super fine 6/12, Fine 12/25, Normal 25/51 Medium : Super fine 19/38, Fine 38/77, Normal 77/155 Small : Super fine 38/77, Fine 61/124, Normal 90/182 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Single image/ Thumbnails / Slide s[...]

About software USB Storage Driver This camera uses a 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 [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer]. USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows. USB Driver for MAC is not [...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS How to set up the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following frame is automatically run. 1. Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. Driver installation for Windows : refer to page 86 2. Image Viewer : Digimax Viewer.[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 1 Click [Storage Driver] menu on the Autorun frame and the ‘Welcome’ Window will open. Click [Next >]. 2 [Storage Driver] installation has started. 3 Installation is complete. Restart your computer. To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver first. After t[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 4 After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 5 Turn the camera power on with the mode dial set on PC mode. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will appear and the computer will recognize the camera. 6 USB Driver installation is complete.[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up DirectX 8.1 for Windows 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 p[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS SOFTW ARE Setting up DirectX 8.1 for windows 4 Your system will be updated. 5 Installation is complete. Restart your computer.[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. 1 Click [Digimax Viewer] on the Autorun frame. 2 The 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[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up Digimax Viewer 5 Select Program folder and click [Next]. 6 The setup status window will be displayed. 7 Installation is completed. If you wish to open this program automatically whenever the camera connects to PC, click [I would like to launch Digimax Viewer] Checkbox. And click [Finish].[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 2 Select language. 3 A Welcome window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to move to the next step. 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 [...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS 5 Select setup type and click [Next] Full : the program will be installed with all the options. Custom : you can choose what you would like to install. 6 Start Copying Files window will be displayed. Click [Next >] to start installation. 7 The MGI Registration window will be displayed before comp[...]

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS 8 Installation is complete. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside.[...]

SOFTW ARE Connecting USB cable to the Camera for Windows CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR WINDOWS To download images, you will need Windows 98 or later and a USB port on your computer. 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connection terminal on the camera. 3 Set the mode dial to PC mo[...]

REMOV ABLE DISK Note Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off. We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them. Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection. When uploading images from the PC to th[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE Digimax Viewer 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. The stored images will be displayed as thumbnail image. You can easily copy, move and delete the stored images. If [...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite SE 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.[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite SE An introduction to the Welcome screen 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 resu[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE Introduciton to the 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 o[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE GET 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 fil[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE When you obtain images from the digital camera. 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. Click [Look in :] to choo[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 3 Select [Dcim -> 100sscam] folder. Then select image and click [Open]. 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[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 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 [ Choose a photo album], click an image in the album and click [Open]. 3 The Welcome[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE PREP ARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu for the [PREPARE] step 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 s[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE COMPOSE Add Text , Compound Images etc.. are available in this step. Menu for the [COMPOSE] steps Collage : 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 &am[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu for the [ORGANIZE] step 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 bel[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll 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 Enter a new Album name in the New[...]

SOFTW ARE HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE SHARE Saving images 1 Saving or sharing images. Menu for the [SHARE] step 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. 2 Click [SAVE] and the Save[...]

HOW TO USE THE SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE Reference For more information, please refer to the Help file in [Help MGI PhotoSuite lll help]. PRINT Printing images 1 You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] step Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an a[...]

SOFTW ARE REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS Removing USB Driver for Windows 1 Click [Add/Remove programs] in Controller. 2 After selecting [Samsung Digimax 230], click [Add/Remove] and the following window will be displayed.[...]

REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS Reference If you are a Windows 2000/ME/XP user, follow the procedure below to remove the USB Driver. 1. Connect the PC to the camera (PC mode, power on) 2. As mentioned above, remove [Samsung Digimax 230] in [Add/Remove programs] 3. Click [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. Click [Stop] on the [Unplu[...]

SOFTW ARE CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR MAC Connecting the USB cable to the camera for MAC The USB port has to be in the Macintosh or keyboard. 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Macintosh. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera. 3 Rotate the mode dial to PC mode ( ). 4 Switch the camera on.[...]

HOW T O INST ALL AND USE THE USB DRIVER FOR MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1 The USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support the camera driver. 2 Check MAC OS. This camera is available in MAC OS 9.0~10.1.3. 3 Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on in PC mode. 4 A new icon (Untitled) [...]

SOFTW ARE FA Q About USB 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] The mode dial is not set to PC mode. Rotate the mode dial to PC mode. PC interfacing is ava[...]

FA Q About USB [Case 7] There is an unexpected error during file transfer. Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. [Case 8] 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 ser[...]

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