Samsung Digimax 420 manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 420, including capturing images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH[...]

2 Use this camera in the following order Instructions Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.94) Take a picture (p.25) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC USB port and the camera US[...]

READY 3 Contents Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 7 Caution 8 Special features 9 This digital camera can be used for 10 Manufacturer's contents 12 Identification of features 13 Front & Top 13 Back & Bottom 13 Side 14 5-function button 14 Camera status lamp 15 Mode dial 16 Connecting to Power Source 17 At[...]

4 Contents LCD button 52 Menu button 52 Delete button 53 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 54 Left / Right / OK button 55 Voice memo / Up button 56 Play & Pause / Down button 57 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 58 Slide show 59 Protect 60 Delete all 61 Copy to card 62 DPOF : Standard 63 DPOF : Index 65 Setup menu 66 Format 6[...]

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

6 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 explosive gases, as th[...]

7 READY For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. In case of accidents, please consult a doctor immediately. There is a possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts. Batteries and camera may become hot during prolong[...]

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

READY 9 Special features This digital camera has the following features. A high resolution of 4.0 mega pixels A 3X optical and 4 X digital zoom lens Movie clip & Voice recording function An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer Compact size & ergonomic design A Super macro(6cm) function 16MB internal flash [...]

10 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 63) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 83) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 107) Viewing images on TV. (refer to page 79) Taking a picture. (refer to page 25)[...]

11 READY This digital camera can be used for Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards. You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 34/56) Recording a movie [...]

12 Manufacturer's contents marked contents are optional. Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries AV cable Pouch USB cable Software CD Product warranty Camera strap User manual SD memory CARD AC adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603) Battery charger Rechargeable battery A[...]

READY 13 Front & T op Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom Mode dial Lamp Microphone Flash fading control sensor Viewfinder Lens Viewfinder Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Power switch WIDE/THUMBNAIL button (p.33/p.54) TELE/Digital zoom button (p.32/p.54) Speaker 5-function button LCD monitor T[...]

14 Identification of features Side 5-function button FLASH/ LEFT button (p.36/ p.55) OK button(p.38/p.55) METERING/ DOWN button (p.35/p.57) SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button (p.38/ p.55) Voice memo/ UP button(p.34/56) Memory Card cover/ Battery chamber cover Strap eyelet Battery chamber DC input connection point USB connection terminal Video connection term[...]

READY 15 Camera status lamp Lamp Status Camera condition System ready Power on processing The camera focuses on the subject. (Pressing the shutter button half way down) Image processing(compression/ decompression) USB busy (PC mode) The camera cannot focus on the subject. Flash charge processing Flash ready For the first seven seconds, the LED blin[...]

16 Mode dial MOVIE CLIP Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 288X208 - File type : *.AVI STILL IMAGE Still image mode This mode is used for still image shots. Macro shot – W : 6cm ~ 80cm T: 40cm ~ 80cm Normal sho[...]

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

18 Connecting to a Power Source 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. Using the batteries Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-V3 type battery The Digimax Battery Pack is a rech[...]

19 READY Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter (3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter. DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of[...]

20 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 16MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. - Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being i[...]

21 READY Instructions on how to use the memory card NOTICE If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don t remove the memory card when the Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. SD(Secure Digital) memory card Write protect sw[...]

22 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. Open the memory card cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover. 3. To close, push the card cover until you hear a click. If the card cover does not close, check that the memory card is inserte[...]

23 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Image & Full Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.18 2 Recording mode p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.27 4 Flash p.36 5 Self-timer p.38 6 Macro p.31[...]

24 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 7 White Balance p.47 8 Metering p.35 9 Exposure compensation -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV p.44 10 Voice memo p.34 11 Date 2003/04/01 p.72~74 12 Time 13:00 13 ISO p.46 14 Memory card indicator 15 Quality p.41 16 Image size p.40 17 Number of available shots remaining (still image) 10 Recording time (movie clip) [...]

25 RECORDING Starting recording mode INFORMA TION Depending on the shooting conditions, the available recording time may be changed. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. 1. In[...]

26 Starting recording mode Still image mode INFORMA TION 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 illuminate and you can capture an image. If the camera can focus on the subject, the autofocus frame in the center of the LCD[...]

27 RECORDING Starting recording mode NOTICE Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, 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 [...]

28 Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE / MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : ON ) automatically. To use the ca[...]

29 RECORDING LCD( ) button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. Image & full information Image & basic information LCD off MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button S[...]

30 MENU button When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode. There is no menu available when the PC mod[...]

31 RECORDING MACRO( ) button Used for macro shots - Wide : 6cm~ 80cm Tele: 40cm ~ 80cm In dark conditions, the auto focus may not function. If this occurs, press the MACRO button and you can select fixed focus manually. Selecting the focus mode Pressing the Macro button will change the focus mode as shown below. Fixed focus(Infinity) Autofocus(defa[...]

32 WIDE / TELE button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper left of the LCD monitor. TELE Optical zoom Pressing the T zoom button. This will zoom into[...]

33 RECORDING WIDE / TELE button WIDE Optical zoom Pressing the W zoom button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera. WIDE Zoom TELE zoom Optical zoom 2X WIDE zoom Pressi[...]

34 INFORMA TION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record a voice memo. The Voice memo function is inactivated after finishing a voice memo. If you a record a new voice memo to an image that had a voice memo, the existing voice memo is replaced with the new voice memo. V oice memo( ) / Up ( ) button W[...]

35 RECORDING Indicator Mode Description Metering( ) / Down( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) button makes the cursor shift to down or changes the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN( ) button operates as the METERING( ) button. This button can be used to obtain the right [...]

36 Flash( )/ left( ) button Indicator Flash mode Definition Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effe[...]

37 RECORDING NOTICE Take photographs within the flash range. The flash ranges are listed below. The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it. Normal focus Macro ISO AUTO 100 200 400 WIDE 0.8~3m 0.8~2.6m 1~3.7m 1~5.2m TELE 0.8~2m 0[...]

38 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 also like to be in the image. Selecting the se[...]

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

40 Size You can select the image size you require. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [SIZE] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 5. Press the OK button to c[...]

41 RECORDING 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [QUALITY] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [QUALITY] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6. Press the[...]

42 Effect 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [EFFECT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. Using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [EFFECT] sub menu. 4. Select the desired[...]

43 RECORDING Shooting INFORMA TION The flash mode is set to "flash off" in continuous shooting and AEB shooting. After completing the continuous or AEB shot, the shooting mode is changed to [SINGLE] automatically. Once a continuous sequence has begun, it will continue until the selected number of shots has been taken. Releasing the shutte[...]

44 Shooting INFORMA TION To take continuous shots, the number of available shots must be more than 2 because the minimum numbers of continuous shots permitted are 2. To take the AEB shots, the number of available shots must be more than 3 because of the same reason. Camera shake can be a problem when using the AEB shooting mode and it takes time to[...]

45 RECORDING Exposure INFORMA TION Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps) 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 va[...]

46 You can select the camera s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the ISO value. The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to light. As with film, the higher speeds usually induce more electronic noise so the i[...]

47 RECORDING White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [STILL IMAGE 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. (In th[...]

48 Select the [NIGHT] sub menu in a low lighting condition and you can get a clearer image Scene INFORMA TION In [NIGHT] mode, don’t move for a while after the flash has finished firing as the shutter speed is slow. We recommend using a tripod or supporting the camera on a solid object in order to avoid camera shake. In [NIGHT] mode, you can’t [...]

PLA Y 49 Starting the play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. Turn the camera on and select the PLAY( ) mode by rotating the MODE dial. The camera can now play back the[...]

50 Starting the play mode Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a movie clip. Playing back a still image Press the PLAY & PAUSE button to play back the memo. To pause it while playing back a voice memo, press the PLAY & PAUSE button again. To stop play back, press the LEFT / RIGHT button. INFORMA TION The LCD monitor will remain[...]

PLA Y 51 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.18 2 Still image / Movie clip 3 Voice memo p.56 4 Protect indicator p.60 5 DPOF indicator & the number of prints p.63 6 Recording data 2003/04/01 7 Memory card indicator 8 Number of stored images 1 SIZE : 227[...]

52 When you press the MENU button, the PLAY mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. The menu will not display on the LCD monitor under the following circumstances: - When another button is being pressed. - While image data is being processed. (While the green LED next to the view[...]

PLA Y 53 This deletes an image stored on the internal memory or memory card. Delete( ) button 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button. 2. Press the DELETE( ) button and a message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. Pressing the LEFT button : the deletion is cancelled. Pressing the OK button : O[...]

54 Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button You can view up to 9 images at a time and enlarge the selected image. 1. Press the thumbnail button in the normal display mode. 2. 9-images will be displayed at the same time on the LCD monitor. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected. 3[...]

PLA Y 55 Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button 4. Pressing the thumbnail( ) button will zoom back to the original full sized image. Normal display mode Pressing the thumbnail( ) button Pressing the enlargement( ) button Enlarged display mode INFORMA TION If the image is enlarged, the enlargement indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. Movie clips[...]

56 V oice( ) memo / Up( ) button 1. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select an image that you wish to add sound to. 2. Press the voice memo button ( ) and the voice memo indicator will display. The camera is now ready to record a voice memo. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. The [RECORDING] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor [...]

57 PLA Y Play & Pause( ) / 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, press the down button to play and pause the movie clip, slide show or a still image that has a voice memo. 1. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select[...]

58 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu 01 ~ 05 SEC NO YES ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES NO YES NO YES ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL COPY TO CARD STANDARD INDEX PRINT LOCK UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK 0 ~ 30 0 ~ 30 PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, p[...]

59 PLA Y Slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [SLIDE SHOW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [SL[...]

60 Protect This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and pres[...]

PLA Y 61 Delete all This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. NOTICE Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [DELETE ALL] menu by pressing the UP[...]

62 Copy to card This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [COPY TO CARD] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN butt[...]

PLA Y 63 Copy to card 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.(Print quantity : 0 ~ 30 ) The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF printe[...]

64 DPOF : Standard 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [PLAY[DPOF] 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [STANDARD] sub menu. 5. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN [...]

PLA Y 65 DPOF : Index Images(except for movie clips) are printed as index type. There is no indicator for the index print. The first printed image is the first stored image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode and press the MENU button. 2. Select the [PLAY[DPOF] 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [INDEX] menu by pressing the[...]

66 Setup menu Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Default Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP( ) mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. [LANGUAGE], [DATE SETUP], [VIDEO OUT] sub menus will not be changed by doing the reset function. ENGLISH SPANISH KOREAN ITALIAN FRENCH S.CHINESE GERMAN T.CHINESE FORMAT NO YES NO FILE NAME RESET SERIES[...]

67 SETUP Format This is used for formatting the memory card. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [FORMAT] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press th[...]

68 Format NOTICE When you format the memory card in your PC that runs on Windows 2000 or XP, please select the FAT file system. Formatting on a PC (Connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Refer to p.82) 1. Select [Removable Disk] in the [Windows Explorer]. 2. Press the right mouse button and select [Format]. 3. Select [FAT] file format [...]

69 SETUP File name This enables you to name files 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [FILE NAME] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [FILE NAME] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the OK butt[...]

70 Power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [POWER OFF] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [POWER OFF] sub menu. 4[...]

71 SETUP Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 3. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [LANGUAGE] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressi[...]

72 Date setup You can change the imprinted date. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [DATE SETUP] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [DATE SETUP] sub menu. 5. Select the des[...]

73 SETUP Imprint There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [IMPRINT] sub menu[...]

74 Date type You can select date type that is imprinted on the image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button. 3. Select the [DATE TYPE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shift to the [DATE TYPE] sub menu 5. [...]

75 SETUP List of camera function : Default : There is no associated menu. : The setting is maintained even if the camera power is 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 completed. : If the [USER SET] menu was set to [YES], the setting i[...]

76 List of camera function SCENE NORMAL X XX NIGHT X XX FLASH AUTO X XX AUTO&RED EYE X XX SLOW SYNCH X XX FILL IN X XX OFF X XX SELF-TIMER ON XX OFF XX METERING MULTI X XX SPOT X XX VOICE MEMO(STILL IMAGE) ON X SOUND RECORDING(MOVIE CLIP) OFF X X PROTECT ONE IMAGE X X X ALL IMAGES X X X DELETE ALL NO X X X YES X X X COPY TO CARD NO X X X YES X [...]

77 SETUP List of camera function LANGUAGE ENGLISH X X X S.CHINESE X X X T.CHINESE X X X KOREAN X X X ITALIAN X X X GERMAN X X X FRENCH X X X SPANISH X X X DATE SETUP X X X IMPRINT OFF X X X DATE X X X DATE & TIME X X X DATE TYPE Y/M/D X X X D/M/Y X X X M/D/Y X X X USER SET NO X X X YES X X X RESET X X X SOUND OFF X X X LOW X X X NORMAL X X X HI[...]

78 Sound A beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error occurs. You can check the camera condition with this function. You may adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice. 3. Select the [SOUND] menu by press[...]

79 SETUP V ideo out The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice 3. Select [...]

80 Connecting to an external monitor Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING/ 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. INFORMA TION When using a TV a[...]

81 SETUP Quick view You can briefly review the last image captured during the pre-set time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT button twice. 3. Select the [QUICK VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4. Press the RIGHT button and the cursor will shif[...]

82 Starting PC mode If you insert the USB cable into the 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. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The autofocus indicator lamp(green) blinks when the files are transferring[...]

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

84 Starting PC mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. - When the memory card is inserted, you can view the ima[...]

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

86 W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator CARD ERROR ! CARD FULL ! NO IMAGE ! NO CARD ! FILE ERROR ! LOW BATTERY ! CARD LOCKED ! Causes - Card error. - There is insufficient memory card capacity to take an image. - There are no images stored on the memory card. - A memory card is not inser[...]

87 SETUP Please check the following Before contacting 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 Causes - There is low battery capacity. - An AC Power Adapter is not connected. - The batteries are exhausted. - The C[...]

88 Before contacting a service center Symptom The images are unclear The flash does not fire Incorrect date and time is displayed The camera buttons do not operate Memory card error Causes - The focus mode is not correct. - The autofocus was not activated. - Pictures are being taken beyond the flash range. - The lens is smudged or dirty. - FLASH OF[...]

89 SETUP Before contacting a service center Symptom Color of image different to original scene Images are too bright No image on external monitor When using the PC’s explorer, ‘Removable Disk’ file does not show Causes - White balance setting is incorrect. - Exposure is excessive. - The external monitor has not been connected properly with th[...]

90 Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixels Focal Length SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) Lens F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Digital Zoom Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image op[...]

91 SETUP Specifications Image Size Large : 2272x1704 pixels, Photo : 2272x1504 pixels Medium : 1120x840 pixels, Small : 544x408 pixels Large : Super fine 6, Fine 13, Normal 20 Photo : Super fine 7, Fine 15, Normal 23 Medium : Super fine 28, Fine 56, Normal 84 Small : Super fine 109, Fine 199, Normal 299 * These figures are measured by Internal memo[...]

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

93 SOFTW ARE About the software Digimax Viewer 2.0 : This is a program for viewing stored images. You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor. You can also copy, move or delete the images and enlarge /downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer. For windows only. Setting up Digimax Viewer (p.94) Using Digimax Viewer (p.10[...]

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

95 SOFTW ARE Setting up the application software 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. Select a destination folder and click [Next>]. 6. Select the Program folder and click [...]

96 Setting up the application software 7. Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and a window for installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE will be displayed. 9. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click the [Next>] button. 10. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then[...]

97 SOFTW ARE Setting up the application software 11. Select a setup type and click the [Next >] button. Full : the program will be installed with all the options. Custom : you can choose what you would like to install. 12. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside.[...]

98 Setting up the application software INFORMA TION A [Read me] file will open.Click the Close button to close the file. 16. To use the [REMOVABLE DISK], you have to restart your computer. Click the [OK] button and the computer will restart. 17. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 18. Turn the camera powe[...]

99 SOFTW ARE Setting up the application software 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 the - win 98/98SE :C:WINDOWSOTHER - win ME/XP :C:WINDOWSINF - win 2[...]

100 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].[...]

101 SOFTW ARE Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE [Click!] 4. A window will open. Select [Remove] and click [Next >] button. The camera driver will be removed. 5. Uninstalling is complete.Click the [Yes] button and the window will disappear. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax 420] and click the [Add/Rem[...]

102 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.110) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the PC. NOTICE Impor[...]

103 SOFTW ARE Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green lamp (next to the viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1[...]

104 Removing the removable disk 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [SAMSUNG DIGIMAX 420 USB Device] and c[...]

105 SOFTW ARE Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0~10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on in PC [...]

106 Digimax V iewer This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.0 Digimax Viewer 2.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.0 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer program as it offers FILE menu and TOOL bar. And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image and pre[...]

107 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III 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.[...]

108 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 proj[...]

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

110 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 Welcom[...]

111 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 f[...]

112 MGI PhotoSuite III SE 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. NOTICE 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][...]

113 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE Acquiring images from an Album. Refer to page 117 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 t[...]

114 MGI PhotoSuite III SE PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu for [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. Stit[...]

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

116 MGI PhotoSuite III SE ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : 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 im[...]

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

118 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!][...]

119 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE 3. A [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click the [Add] button. 4. Adding images is complete. [Click!][...]

120 MGI PhotoSuite III SE Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] steps 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.[...]

121 SOFTW ARE MGI PhotoSuite III SE You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] steps 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[...]

122 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 94. [Case 3] The USB[...]

123 SOFTW ARE 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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