Samsung Digimax A4 manual

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

2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Insert the USB cable Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application software CD-ROM. (p.87) Take a picture (p.21) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC[...]

Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 An FCC warning 7 System chart 8 Identification of features 10 Front & Top 10 Back & Bottom 10 Side / 5-function button 11 Mode switch 11 Connecting to a Power Source 13 Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) 13 Using the batteries 14 Instructions on how to use the [...]

4 Contents LCD monitor indicator 46 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 47 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 47 Voice memo / Up button 48 Play & Pause / Down button 49 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 50 LCD button 50 Delete button 51 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 52 Starting the slide show 55 Resize 56 Protecting i[...]

5 Getting to know your camera 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 centre. Please check that the camera is operating prop[...]

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 Centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as th[...]

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

8 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch User manual Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.87) SD memory card (see p.17) DPOF compatible printer(see p.58) Rechargeable battery (SBP-1303) Rec[...]

9 System chart USB cable PictBridge compatible printer(see p.62) Computer (see p.94) For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 140MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-[...]

Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom Power button Self-timer lamp Speaker Lens Microphone Mode switch Shutter button Flash 10 Zoom W button (Thumbnail) LCD button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) 5-function button Tripod socket Play mode button DC input connection port USB connection port LCD monitor Camera status lamp +/-, DEL[...]

11 Identification of features Battery chamber cover Memory card slot Strap eyelet Battery chamber FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button MACRO/ PLAY&PAUSE/ DOWN button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button Voice memo/ UP button Side / 5-function button Voice recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory ca[...]

12 Identification of features Self-timer lamp Still image mode You can select from AUTO( ), PROGRAM( ) or SCENE mode. In SCENE mode, you can select the PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE and TEXT scene menu. Mode icons Icon Status Description For the 2 second self timer, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at[...]

13 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 : AA ty[...]

14 Connecting to a Power Source Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter (3.3V 2.0A) with the correct specification fo[...]

15 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.71) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Rep[...]

16 Instructions on how to use the memory card If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. INFORMA TION The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Mul[...]

17 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a cli[...]

18 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.14 3 Flash p.28 4 Self-timer p.30 5 Macro p.26 6 Metering p.41 7 Memory in use indicator 8 Auto focus frame 9 Camera shake warning p.22 10 Date/ Time 2004/12/01 01:00 PM 11 Exp[...]

19 LCD monitor indicator 14 Sharpness p.42 15 Image quality p.40 16 Image size 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.39 Number of available shots remaining 11 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:00:17/ 00:25:43 18 Voice memo p.25 19 Optical zoom/ Digital zoom rate 17 Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.[...]

20 Starting the recording mode Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favorite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Using Successive Recording Steps from 1-[...]

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

22 Things to W atch Out for When T aking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera [...]

23 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save ba[...]

24 ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. If you press the macro button, the zoom will be fixed as the wide zoom and the zoom rate bar will disappear. If you press the macro button in the tele zoom position, the zoom will be changed to the wide zoom and the[...]

25 ZOOM W/ T button Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated. Take [...]

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

27 Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range) Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER b[...]

28 Flash( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH( ) button. [ Selecting the Auto flash ] Selecting the flash mode 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode. 2. Press[...]

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

30 Self-timer( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. [ Selecting the 10 [...]

31 MENU/ OK button 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 : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDIN[...]

32 +/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the white balance, ISO and exposure compensation. White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps) ISO AUTO, 100, 200 WHITE BALANCE[...]

33 +/- button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and press the OK button. 2. Place a sheet o[...]

34 +/- button Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button. Compensating Exposure 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( ). The exposure compensation[...]

35 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 ] Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button[...]

36 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button i[...]

37 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page MULTI SPOT NORMAL B & W SEPIA SOFT NORMAL VIVID EFFECT METERING SHARPNESS MYSET p.41 p.41 p.42 p.43 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. CANCEL MYSET1,2,3 MYSET1,2,3 LOAD SAVE How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and p[...]

38 Mode You can select the desired Still Image mode. AUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images. PROGRAM : Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. SCENE : Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a vari[...]

39 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Icon 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 640 320 160 Size 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160X120 STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode [ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because[...]

40 Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon 15F 24F Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 15FPS 24FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest[...]

41 Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. MULTI ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for general use. SPOT ( ) : [...]

42 Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. [PROGRAM mode] Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable fo[...]

43 Save / Load the camera configuration (MYSET) Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) Saving the camera configuration : Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Press the MENU button and select [MYSET] menu by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT button. 2. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the [SAVE] menu and pres[...]

44 Starting 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. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to [...]

45 Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play [...]

46 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.14 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.48 5 Protect indicator p.57 6 DPOF indicator p.58 7 Stored image number 9 SIZE : 2272X1704 Size AV : F2.9 Aperture value TV : 3s Shutter speed ISO : 100 ISO value FLASH : OFF Wh[...]

47 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enl[...]

48 Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 Maximum enlargement rate X5.0 X5.0 X5.0 X3.2 X2.0 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2.[...]

49 V oice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD[...]

50 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu. [...]

51 Delete( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. 3. Select the submenu values by pressing the UP/DOWN button and then press the[...]

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

53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page ONE PIC - ALL PICS - STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - NO - YES - AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 SIZE 8[...]

54 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE AUTO DATE OFF ON AUTO FILE NAME OFF ON NO - YES - CUSTOM SET p.66 p.65 RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. TYPE QUALITY[...]

55 Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab. Setting play interval : Set the slide show play interval. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the [INTERVAL] menu and press the Right button.[...]

56 Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pr[...]

57 Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by press[...]

58 Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the [...]

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

60 DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [SIZE] menu by pressing [...]

61 COPY T O CARD This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [NO] : cancels "COPY TO C[...]

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

63 PictBridge : Picture Selection Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.62) 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. When [ONE PIC] is selecte[...]

64 PictBridge : Printing Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [STANDA[...]

65 PictBridge : Print Setting AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [NO] : [[...]

66 PictBridge : RESET Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.62) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press th[...]

67 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET - SERIES - PWR SAVE OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10MIN - p.69 ENGLISH P”CCK»… PORTU. FRANÇAIS DUTCH DEUTSCH DANSK ESPAÑOL S[...]

68 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page COMPUTER - PRINTER - DARK LCD NORMAL - p.74 BRIGHT - Q.VIEW OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - p.75 NO - YES - USB p.74 p.75 RESET * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception o[...]

69 File name Auto power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Setting Power Off 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [PWR SAVE] menu by pressing [...]

70 Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] men[...]

71 Formatting a memory card This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting a Memor[...]

72 Setting up the Date/ T ime You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date/Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [DATE&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pres[...]

73 Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Date Imprinting 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use t[...]

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

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

76 Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page OFF IMAGE1 IMAGE2 USER IMAGE OFF SH.SOUND1 SH.SOUND2 SH.SOUND3 OFF SOUND1 SOUND2 SOUN[...]

77 Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound. You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ [...]

78 Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. [...]

79 Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. Clean the camera body with a [...]

80 W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.71) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image - There are no images stored on the memory ca[...]

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

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

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

84 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 4.2 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114mm) F No. F 2.9 ~ F 5.0 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on image size) LCD Monitor 1.8" colour TFT LCD Type TTL auto focus Normal : 80cm ~ inf[...]

85 Specifications Still Image : JPEG (DCF), DPOF 1.1, EXIF 2.2, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV 2272 : 2272X1704 pixels 2048 : 2048X1536 pixels 1600 : 1600X1200 pixels 1024 : 1024X768 pixels 640 : 640X480 pixels 2272 : Superfine (5) Fine (11) Normal (17) 2048 : Superfine (6) Fine (13) Normal (20) 1600 : Superfine (11) Fine (22) [...]

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

87 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Figures and images used in this manual are based on the Samsung Digimax A4. Camera driver : This enables images to transf[...]

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

89 Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page 87 for more information about the application program. 4. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next >] button. 5. The Software License Agreement window will be [...]

90 Setting up the application software 8. Digimax Viewer installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install PhotoImpression. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The frame 8 may not appear according to the system requirements. 9. The PhotoImpression installa[...]

91 Setting up the application software 12. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 13. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. 14. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be[...]

92 16. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 17. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. If the image viewer program opens, th[...]

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

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

95 Starting PC Mode Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 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 [...]

96 Starting PC Mode 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. - 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.[...]

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

98 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.88) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM → 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the PC. Important [...]

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

100 Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click!] 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MA[...]

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

102 Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start → Programs → ArcSoft PhotoImpression → PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] [ Help Button [...]

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

104 FA Q [Case 4] The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. → Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. [Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer → Turn the c[...]

105 FA Q [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. → Right-click on the[...]

106 FA Q 2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. → If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder, refer to the following. 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decoder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decoder as fol[...]

107 MEMO[...]

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