Samsung Digimax 101 manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 101, 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. If your video output signal is PAL type, you have to select [PAL/50Hz] in [VIDEO OUT] menu before taking a picture.(p.77) 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 [...]

3 READY SPECIAL FEA TURES This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 1.3 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[...]

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 / Side) 13 Product Exterior (Back/bottom) 14 Viewfinder/Camera status LED 15 LCD monitor indicator 16 Camera mode definition 18 STILL IMAGE mode 18 MOVIE CLIP mode 18 PLAY [...]

READY CONTENTS MODE button 54 MENU button 54 5-function button 55 OK button 56 UP button 57 DOWN button 58 LEFT button 59 RIGHT button 59 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 60 SLIDE SHOW 60 PROTECT 61 DELETE ALL 62 COPY TO CARD 63 DPOF 65 LCD BRIGHTNESS 67 Setting up the camera system 68 Starting SETUP mode 68 BEEP 69 FORMAT 70[...]

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. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may result in permanent damage to the camera or your eyesight. Do not leave this cam[...]

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 THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV (refer to page 77) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 65) Editing images on a PC (refer to page 108) Taking a picture. (refer to page 33 ~ 49) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 79 ~ 8[...]

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[...]

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

13 READY Product Exterior(Front / T op / Side) IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Power switch Lens Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Flash(p. 39) DC input connection point Video connection terminal USB connection terminal Shutter button Battery chamber / Card cover Card slot Battery chamber Strap eyelet[...]

14 Product Exterior (Back/bottom) IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 5-function button (p.37 / 55) LCD monitor Camera status LED (p.15) Tripod socket MENU button (p.37 / 54) MODE button (p.36 / 54) LCD button (p.35 / 53) Viewfinder FLASH/ LEFT( ) button (p.39 / 59) DELETE / DOWN( ) button (p.39 / 58) 5-function button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT( ) button (p.41 / [...]

15 READY V iewfinder/Camera status LED IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Picture area frame Optimum picture area over 1.5m Camera status LED Camera status LED Color Status Camera status Image processing(compression/decompression) USB busy(PC mode) Red Flash charge processing USB busy Power on processing Green On Idle power mode (after 60sec. without cam[...]

16 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.26 2 Camera shake warning p.34 3 Flash p.39~40 4 Self-timer p.41 5 White balance p.47 6 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV (Exposure Value) p.45 7 Date 2002/09/01 8 Time 03:15 9 Card indicator p.29 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditio[...]

17 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Play mode No. Description Icons Page 10 Quality p.44 11 Image size p.43 Number of available shots remaining(still image) 0015 Recording time(while recording a movie clip) 00:50 13 Message for canceling a movie clip recording 14 Digital zoom p.38 15 Recording mode Image & Basic Status 12 No. Description Icon[...]

18 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 5 working modes. These are listed below STILL IMAGE mode ( ) (p.33) This mode is used for still image shots between 1m ~ infinity. MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) (p.33) A movie clip [...]

19 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by pressing the MODE button or MENU button as below. Power on STILL IMAGE mode ( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) MOVIE CLIP mode menu PLAY mode PLAY mode menu Connecting USB cable PC mode Pressing MENU button Pressing [...]

20 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 1/2 ( ) SETUP (p.68) IMAGE SIZE 1280X1024* 640X512 SUPER FINE FINE* NORMAL -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5EV steps) (p.43) QUALITY (p.44) EXPOSURE (p.45) Main menu Sub menu[...]

21 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Camera mode WHITE BALANCE AUTO* (p.47) QUICK VIEW ON* (p.48) LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 (p.49) DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT OFF Main menu Sub menu STILL IMAGE 2/2 ( )[...]

22 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Camera mode MOVIE CLIP ( ) SETUP (p.68) EXPOSURE -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5EV steps) (p.45) WHITE BALANCE AUTO* LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 (p.47) (p.49) DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT Main menu Sub menu[...]

23 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Camera mode PLAY 1/2 ( ) SETUP (p.68) SLIDE SHOW 1, 3*, 5, 7, 9sec (p.60) PROTECT ONE IMAGE * LOCK (p.61) DELETE ALL YES (p.62) UNLOCK* ALL IMAGE LOCK UNLOCK* NO NO Main menu Sub menu PLAY 2/2 ( ) COPY TO CARD YES (p.63) DPOF # OF PRINTS (p.65) LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 (p.67)[...]

24 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Camera mode Main menu Sub menu SETUP 1/3 BEEP ON* OFF (p.69) FORMAT YES NO (p.70) POWER OFF 3min*/5min/10min/30min/CANCEL (p.71) RESET YES (p.72) NO DATE IMPRINT YES* (p.74) NO DATE TYPE YYYY/MM/DD * (p.75) DATE SETUP 2002/01/01 ~ 2099/12/31 (p.73) DD/MM/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY SETUP 2/3[...]

25 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES INFORMA TION There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode Camera mode FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Main menu Sub menu LANGUAGE ENGLISH (p.76) SETUP 2/3 PAL/50Hz VIDEO OUT NTSC/60Hz (p.77) SETUP 3/3[...]

26 Connecting to Power PREP ARA TION There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline, Ni- MH, CR-V3), 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 [...]

27 READY 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.71). 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 ins[...]

28 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. Attaching[...]

29 READY 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 c[...]

30 Removing the SD memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch ( ). 2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover. NOTICE Don t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(red) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the CARD. PREP ARA TION The CARD has a w[...]

31 READY Instructions on how to use the SD memory card PREP ARA TION Using a new CARD for the first time Before using the CARD, it must be initialized. When you format the card in your PC, you have to select FAT file system.(p.66) [FORMAT] prepares the memory for recording data. Refer to page 70 for information on [FORMAT]. Memory capacity When usi[...]

32 PREP ARA TION Do not store the CARD in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers. Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature. Do not allow the CARD to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the card with a so[...]

33 Starting Recording Mode RECORDING MODE 1. Insert the batteries (p.26). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the CARD (p.29). 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 memory capacity[...]

34 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 sun, as the [...]

35 Using the camera button to adjust the camera RECORDING MODE 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. If this camera doesn t be operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor off, Camera status LED : Gre[...]

36 RECORDING MODE image & full information Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button image & basic information LCD off STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the MODE button Pressing the MODE button Pressing the MODE button MOVIE CLIP mode PLAY mode MODE button Pressing the MODE button in the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CL[...]

37 RECORDING 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. A menu option can be displayed when the followings are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode. There is no menu available[...]

38 RECORDING MODE INFORMA TION Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.The camera status LED(red) will illuminate until the operation is complete. The digital zoom cannot be used in MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom. O[...]

39 RECORDING MODE UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button ( ) makes the menu cursor move up. DOWN( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button makes the menu cursor move down. FLASH( )/ LEFT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button[...]

40 RECORDING MODE Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Definition Auto & Red eye reduction Flash off INFORMA TION 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. Tak[...]

41 RECORDING MODE SELF-TIMER( ) / RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT ( ) button makes the sub menu data change. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button ( ). This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Selecting [...]

42 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera RECORDING MODE 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 ). STILL IMAGE[...]

43 RECORDING MODE IMAGE SIZE In STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size you require. A large image uses more memory, so increasing the image size will reduce the total number of shots you can store in the memory. The image sizes are listed below. Selecting the image size 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MENU button to display the S[...]

44 RECORDING MODE Selecting the image quality 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MENU button to display the STILL IMAGE mode menu on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [QUALITY]. 4. Select [SUPERFINE], [FINE] or [NORMAL] by pressing the LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the Ok button to confirm the setting. The d[...]

45 RECORDING MODE EV COMPENSATION In STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode, you can select the exposure value. 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. Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps) If you incr[...]

46 RECORDING MODE INFORMA TION This change to the exposure will remain until the camera is switched off. When the camera is turned on again, the exposure compensation setting returns to 0.0EV (discarding the exposure compensation). When you have selected a change in exposure value, the value is displayed on the LCD. Decreasing or increasing the exp[...]

47 RECORDING MODE Selecting the white balance 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode by pressing the MODE button. 3. Press the MENU button to display the STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode menu on the LCD monitor. 4. To shift the menu cursor to [STILL IMAGE 2/2], press the DOWN( ) button at the [EXPOSURE] menu that is in [ST[...]

48 RECORDING MODE QUICK VIEW In STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the quick view menu. You can briefly review the last image captured. Selecting the quick view function 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MENU button to display the STILL IMAGE mode menu on the LCD monitor. 3. To shift the menu cursor to [STILL IMAGE 2/2], press the DOWN( ) but[...]

49 RECORDING MODE LCD BRIGHTNESS In STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode, you can select the LCD brightness menu. You may adjust the LCD brightness. Brightness range : -5 ~ 0 ~ +5 Selecting the LCD brightness 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode by pressing the MODE button. 3. Press the MENU button to display the STILL IMAGE[...]

50 Starting Play Mode PLA Y MODE Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by pressing the MODE button. The camera can now play back the images stored on a 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 pressing the MODE button.[...]

51 ADV ANCED PLA Y MODE 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 that you want to play back by using the LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) button. If you select a movie clip file, the movie clip indicator( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the OK button to play back a movie cl[...]

52 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 inserted, th[...]

53 Setting up the play back function by using the camera button PLA Y MODE You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. Power switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera doesn't be operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor off, Camera status LED : Gr[...]

54 PLA Y MODE MODE button Pressing the MODE button in PLAY mode will change the display as shown below. 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 followings are selected : S[...]

55 PLA Y MODE 5-function button Explanation of the 5-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY PLAY mode NOTICE ON Makes the menu cursor move up Starts the thumbnail display mode OFF Selects a up image(Thumbnail display) Moves to the upper part of the image(Digital zoom) ON Makes the menu cursor move down Deletes a displayed image Selects a down image(Th[...]

56 PLA Y MODE OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the / / / 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 be enlarged to a 2X sc[...]

57 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 display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display - Thumbnail display : Selects a up image - Digital zoom : Mo[...]

58 PLA Y MODE DOWN( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN button ( ) makes the menu cursor move down. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button activates the following. - Normal display : Deletes a displayed image - Thumbnail display : Selects a down image - Digital zoom : Mov[...]

59 PLA Y MODE LEFT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button makes the sub menu data change. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the following. - Normal / Thumbnail display : Moves to previous image - Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of the image RIGHT( ) b[...]

60 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLA Y MODE 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. SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for p[...]

61 PLA Y MODE PROTECT This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting images 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MODE button to select the PLAY mode 3. Select an image that you want to protect by pressing the LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button. 4. Pr[...]

62 PLA Y MODE DELETE ALL This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. To delete the images or movie clips stored in the internal memory, remember not to insert the SD memory card in the camera. Otherwise, you will delete the image or movie clip stored in the SD memory card. NOTICE Remember that this will permanently delete unpr[...]

63 PLA Y MODE COPY TO CARD This enables you to copy image files to the CARD. Copying image files to the CARD 1. Insert a card. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3. Press the MODE button to select the PLAY mode. If you insert a card that hasn t an image, [NO IMAGE!] message will display. But it isn t camera malfunction. 4. Press the MENU button to displa[...]

64 PLA Y MODE The image is stored on the 100SSCAM sub folder that is created under the DCIM folder in the internal or memory card(SD memory card / Multi Media Card). When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing [COPY TO CARD] to the card, 101SSCAM folder will be created in the card to avoid duplication of sub folder name[...]

65 PLA Y MODE DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. 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 o[...]

66 PLA Y MODE 8. Select the desired number of prints by pressing the LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) button. 9. Press the Ok button to confirm the setting. DPOF # OF PRINTS 1 NOTICE When you format the card in your PC that runs on Windows 2000 or XP, please select FAT file system. If you select FAT 32, the image file may not be recognized on DPOF printer. Formatt[...]

67 PLA Y MODE LCD BRIGHTNESS You may adjust the LCD brightness. Selecting the LCD brightness 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MODE button to select the PLAY mode. 3. Press the MENU button to display the PLAY mode menu on the LCD monitor. 4. To shift menu cursor to [PLAY 2/2], press the DOWN( ) button at the [DELETE ALL] menu that is in [PL[...]

68 Starting SETUP mode SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM You can select the SETUP mode in the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode menu. Selecting the SETUP mode 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MODE button to select the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [SETUP]by pressing the UP( ) /DOWN( ) button and press [...]

69 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM BEEP A beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error takes place. You can check the camera condition by this function. Selecting the beep sound Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode.(p.68) 6. Press UP( ) /DOWN( ) and select [BEEP]. 7. Select [ON] or [OFF] by pressing the LEFT[...]

70 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM FORMAT This is used for formatting the internal memory / SD memory card. Formatting the memory Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory. Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card. Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. Press the UP( ) /DOWN( ) button and [...]

71 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( 3, 5, 10, 30MIN) from the last operation. If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate. Note that the automatic pow[...]

72 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM RESET This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. DATE/TIME, LANGAGE, VIDEO OUT settings will not be changed by doing the [RESET] menu. After resetting the camera system, check the video output signal of the camera is same as that of the country where you are. Refer to following for informat[...]

73 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DATE SETUP Changing the date/time Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [RESET] menu that is in [SETUP 1/3]. 7. Select [DATE SETUP] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and press the OK button. 8. You can cha[...]

74 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DATE IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Selecting the date imprint function Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [RESET] menu that is in [SETUP 1/3]. 7. Press the UP( ) /DOWN( ) [...]

75 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DATE TYPE You can select date type that is imprinted on the image. Selecting the date type Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [RESET] menu that is in [SETUP 1/3]. 7. Press the UP( ) /DOWN( ) button and sele[...]

76 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM LANGUAGE Selecting a language Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [RESET] menu that is in [SETUP 1/3]. 7. Press the UP( ) /DOWN( ) button and select [LANGUAGE]. 8. Select the desired language by pressing the[...]

77 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM VIDEO OUT Selecting the video out type Steps 1 to 5 are the same as those for selecting the SETUP mode(p.68). 6. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [RESET] menu that is in [SETUP 1/3]. 7. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 3/3], press the DOWN( ) button at the [LANGUAGE] menu tha[...]

78 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM Connecting to an external monitor In STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still 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 co[...]

79 Starting PC mode PC MODE If you insert the USB cable to 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 associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The camera status LED(red) la[...]

80 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 t[...]

81 Caution! IMPORT ANT NOTES Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera. The following should be avoided : Severe changes in temperature and humidity. Dust and dirt. Direct sunligh[...]

82 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[...]

ADV ANCED 83 W arning indicator IMPORT ANT NOTES There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator MEMORY ERROR CARD ERROR MEMORY FULL NO IMAGE NO CARD! Memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Format the memory Card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again. Remove the card and insert it [...]

84 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The camera doesn t switch on The camera power is down whilst in use Batteries drain quickly There is low battery capacity An AC Power Adapter is not connected Insert fresh batteries. Connect an AC Power Adapter The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically due to the Auto power off[...]

ADV ANCED 85 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom The images are unclear The flash does not fire The focus range was closer than 1m. FLASH OFF mode has been selected Keep the focus range : 1m ~ infinity Disengage FLASH OFF mode Causes Remedy The camera buttons do not operate The card error Color of image different to original scene Images ar[...]

86 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SERVICE CENTER Symptom Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode No image on the external monitor Date imprint function is set to OFF The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera. There are incorrect files in the card Switch the Date imprint function ON. (p.74) Check the connection cab[...]

ADV ANCED 87 SPECIFICA TIONS Type 1/2 CMOS Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 1.3 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 1.4 Mega pixels Samsung lens f=9.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 46mm) Lens F No. F 3.0 Still Image mode : 2X Play mode : 2X Optical Viewfinder Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD Type Fixed focus Range 1.0m ~ infinit[...]

88 SPECIFICA TIONS Image Size Large : 1280x1024 pixels, Small : 640x 512 pixels Capacity Large : Super fine 15, Fine 22, Normal 44 (8MB) Small : Super fine 30, Fine 60, Normal 121 These figures are measured by internal memory based. These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera[...]

89 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[...]

90 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 computer]. Set[...]

SOFTW ARE 91 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[...]

92 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[...]

SOFTW ARE 93 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[...]

94 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[...]

95 Removing the USB Driver for Windows SOFTW ARE MANUAL 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. SOFTW ARE[...]

96 SOFTW ARE MANUAL [Click!] 4. A [Select Uninstall Method] window will open. Click the [Next>] button. 5. Uninstall is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax 101 Mass Storage Driver] and click [Add/Remove] button.[...]

97 Removable Disk SOFTW ARE MANUAL To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.91) 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 [...]

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

SOFTW ARE 99 SOFTW ARE MANUAL 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] 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 th[...]

100 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC SOFTW ARE MANUAL 1. Insert the Application CD-ROM 2. [Digimax 101] icon will display on the desktop. Double-click the [Digimax 101] icon. 3. Double-click the [Digital Camera Driver Installer] icon in the [Digimax 101] folder. 4. A [Digital Camera Driver Installer] window will open. Click the [Install] button. C[...]

101 SOFTW ARE MANUAL Using the USB Driver for MAC 1. Double click a new icon (Untitled) on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed. 2. Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC. 5. A information window will open. Click the [Continue] button. 6. Installation is complete. Click the [Restart] button and your PC will restart. 7[...]

102 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 step. If[...]

SOFTW ARE 103 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 destinati[...]

104 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 of image[...]

SOFTW ARE 105 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!][...]

106 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 be install[...]

SOFTW ARE 107 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. [[...]

108 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.[...]

SOFTW ARE 109 109 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 photos and projects. SO[...]

110 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 other med[...]

SOFTW ARE 111 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 click [open]. 3. The W[...]

112 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 selector is[...]

113 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] SOFTW ARE[...]

114 SOFTW ARE MANUAL Acquiring images from an Album. Refer to page 118 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 [ Choose a p[...]

SOFTW ARE 115 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. [...]

116 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 photos to cre[...]

SOFTW ARE 117 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 select[...]

118 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 and click [...]

SOFTW ARE 119 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!][...]

120 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!][...]

SOFTW ARE 121 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.[...]

122 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 print the [...]

SOFTW ARE 123 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 page [...]

124 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 : Trace [St[...]

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