Samsung Digimax V10 manuale d’uso

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 • Digimax V10 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 Application software CD-ROM.(p.110) Take a picture (p.22) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s[...]

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 10 Side/ 5-function button 11 Mode dial 11 Connecting to a Power Source 14 Using the AC power adapter 15 Using the batteries 16 Removing the battery 16 Instructions on how to use the memo[...]

4 Contents Starting play mode 60 Playing back a still image 60 Playing back a movie clip 61 How to capture the movie clip 61 On camera movie trimming 62 Playing back a recorded voice 63 LCD monitor indicator 64 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 65 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 65 Voice memo / Up button 66 Play & Pause/ Down button [...]

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. User manual Waranty card Camera strap Software CD (see p.108) SD memory card (see p.17) DPOF compatible printer(see p.81) Rechargeable battery (SLB-1137) Battery char[...]

9 System chart USB cable AV cable PictBridge compatible printer(see p.83) Computer (see p.120) External monitor Yellow cable – Video White colour - Voice (see p.95) 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 p[...]

10 Identification of features Front & T op Back Jog dial Flash Lens Power button Mode dial lamp Microphone Auto Focus lamp & Self- timer lamp Mode dial MF button (Album button) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Strap eyelet Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Play mode button LCD monitor DC input connection point USB/ AV co[...]

11 Identification of features PROGRAM mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. AUTO mode You can select the desired working mode by using[...]

12 Identification of features Set the aperture value for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic shutter speed setting in the camera. A (Aperture priority) shooting mode Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in the camera. S (Shutter p[...]

13 Identification of features Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 37) MODE Icon Icon MODE SCENE AUTO PROGRAM MySET VOICE RECORDING Night MOVIE CLIP PLAY Children Landscape Close up Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks Beach & Snow Auto focus indicator lamp Mode dial lamp Flash indicator lamp Mode icons A priority Portrait Text S p[...]

14 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not charge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion. 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 in[...]

15 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[...]

16 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries Battery status Battery indicator The batteries are fully charged Prepare new batteries There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries. There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery c[...]

17 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.91) 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[...]

18 Instructions on how to use the memory card Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. INFORMA TION [ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ] Write protect switch Label Card pins Recorded image size TIFF S. Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15FPS 3072X2304 1 9 15 23 - - 2816X2[...]

19 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[...]

20 When Using the Camera for the First T ime If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. Setting up the date, time and date type 1. [...]

21 LCD monitor indicator [ Image & Full Status ] The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 3 Shooting type p.52 4 Flash p.34 5 Self-timer p.37 6 Voice memo p.32 7 Macro p.33 8 Metering p.51 9 AEL p.43 10 Manual/ Continuous auto focus p.44 11 Sharpness p.53 12 Auto[...]

22 LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode 1. Insert the batteries (p.16). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card. (p.19) 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time[...]

23 Starting the recording mode How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) 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. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press th[...]

24 Starting the recording mode How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Select the desired shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD m[...]

25 Starting the recording mode How to use the MySET mode ( ) This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button. 7. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the [Load Myset] menu tap. Use the Up/D[...]

26 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 favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Using Successive Recording Steps from 1[...]

27 Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. These include NIGHT, PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, TEXT RECOGNITION, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW scenes. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Se[...]

28 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 and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. When the Flash Off or Slow syn[...]

29 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING (AUTO, PROGRAM, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off [...]

30 ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 10X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 30X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T [...]

31 ZOOM W/T button To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. 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. If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated. You may notice a [...]

32 V oice memo( ) / UP button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo ( ) button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Recording a voice memo 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the ex[...]

33 Available focusing method, by recording mode (O:Selectable, X:Not selectable, :Infinity focus range) OO O O O O O O XO O O O O O X OX X X X X X X Mode Auto Macro Auto macro Mode Auto Macro Auto macro OO XX O O XXX O O X X X X X XXXX XX X X X X Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake wil[...]

34 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 button halfway. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the wa[...]

35 FLASH( ) / LEFT button Unit : m Flash range Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. During the continuous shot, movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate[...]

36 FLASH( ) / LEFT button Icon Flash mode Description Flash mode indicator 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 [...]

37 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self- timer ( ) and R[...]

38 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button Self-timer/ remote mode setting Remote control range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range. Off 2s self-timer 10s self-timer Double self-timer Remote Off 10s self-timer Remote Mode dial AUTO PROGRAM A/S/M, MySET SCENE[...]

39 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button Replacing batteries for the remote control MENU/ OK button Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing batteries for the remote control. Replace batteries for the remote control in the local service centre. Use the CR 2025 3V batteries. If the menu i[...]

40 +/- button RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( ). The RGB menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired RGB value. - Up/[...]

41 +/- button Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( ). The ISO menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired ISO sensitivity value. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value [...]

42 +/- 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. You can select CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 white [...]

43 You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Manual mode. AEL/ASM button The camera measures brightness of the object and automatically set the best exposure value. If difference between the exposure values of the object and background is too great, use the AEL button to manually set the exposure value against[...]

44 MF button Use this button to select the focusing method. Automatic focusing : Slightly press the shutter to let the camera measure distance to the object and select the best focusing. If successfully focused with the slight press of the shutter, the automatic focusing mark is turned green. Manual focusing : Where the automatic focusing is not av[...]

45 LCD( ) button [Image & full information] [Image & basic information] [Histogram] [LCD off] You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the mode dial lamp will light up. Histo[...]

46 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default 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 [...]

47 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page TIFF S. Fine Fine Normal Multi Spot Single Continuous AEB AFB Soft Normal Vivid Normal B & W Sepia Negative Off Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Off 2 Parts 3 Parts 4 Parts Off Frame1 Frame2 Frame3 p.51 Quality p.50 Metering Shooting p.52 Effect p[...]

48 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Off On Load Myset Scene p.57 p.57 p.58 p.59 Stabilizer Save Myset Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fir[...]

49 How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Use the LEFT and[...]

50 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 TIFF Sub menu TIFF S. Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS File Format tif jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode TIFF is the highest quality and Normal is the l[...]

51 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 ( ) : [...]

52 Continuous shot You can select continuous shot, AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) and AFB (Auto Focus Bracketing). If you select CONTINUOUS, AEB or AFB, the flash will automatically be set to Flash Off. [Single]: Take one picture only [Continuous]: Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shooting capacity depends[...]

53 Sharpness By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. Normal : No effect is added to the image. B & W : Converts the image to black and white. Sepia : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). Negative : Save the image in negative mode. Effe[...]

54 Special Effect By using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select this menu only in the PROGRAM, MySET, Aperture priority, Shutter priority and MANUAL modes. You can select this menu only in the 2592x1944, 2272x1704, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 image size. If the [3072X2304] [...]

55 Special Effect : Composite shots [The result image] [1/2] [2/2] You can combine 2~4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the PROGRAM, MySET, Aperture priority, Shutter priority or MANUAL modes. Then press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Composite] menu by pressing t[...]

56 Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 3 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. [Frame 1] [Frame 2] [Frame 3] 1. Select the PROGRAM, MySET, Aperture priority, Shutter priority or MANUAL modes. Then press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Photo Fr[...]

57 Save / Load a specific camera configuration (MySET) Use the MySET mode to save frequently used camera settings (Save Myset) and use it later (Load Myset) Saving the camera configuration : Available in the PROGRAM, A, S and M shooting mode. 1. Use the camera buttons and menu to set desired camera configuration. 2. Press the menu button in any mod[...]

58 Scene Sub menu Icon Description Children Landscape Close up Sunset Dawn Backlight Firework Beach&Snow Select the [Scene] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the SCENE Mode. To take a still picture of moving children Portrait To take a picture of a person Night Use this for s[...]

59 Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilise images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial and press the menu button. Select the [Stabilizer] menu and press the right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu b[...]

60 Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. You can turn t[...]

61 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 [...]

62 Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause button. 3. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. 4. Press the [...]

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

64 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Size : 3072X2304 Size Av : F2.8 Aperture value Tv : 1/60 Shutter speed ISO : 75 ISO sensitivity Flash : Off Whether or not the flash is used. Date : 2005/01/01 Recording date Size : 3072X2304 Av : F2.8 Tv : 1/60 ISO : 75 Flash : Off Date : 2005/01/01 If you[...]

65 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. Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnai[...]

66 Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. 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. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pre[...]

67 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[...]

68 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. [...]

69 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 OK button. If [Delete] is selected: deletes the selected image[...]

70 Album button (MF button) You can organise the captured still images(except for the TIFF file type image) into albums by using the MF button. This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. The album menu loading time depends on the memory card type. How to use the album Selecting the album 1. In the play mode, press the MF but[...]

71 Album button (MF button) Removing still images from the album 1. Select an album. 2. Select the [Remove] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. - [Select] : Specific still images in the album can be removed. - [All] : All of the still images in the album will be remov[...]

72 Album button (MF button) If an image is deleted from the memory, the image doesn’t display on an album. An image can’t be added twice into the same album. An image can be added into the different albums. INFORMA TION Playing back the albums Playing back all of the albums 1. Select [All] menu and press the OK button. All of the albums will be[...]

73 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 mode button or shutter butto[...]

74 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 - - - - Auto Postcard 4X6 2L A4 Letter A3 Auto Full 1 2 4 8 9 16 Auto Plain Photo Fast[...]

75 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Auto Draft Normal Fine Auto Off On Auto Off On Standard - Index - No - Yes - No - Yes - Print Custom Set p. 86 p. 86 p. 87 p. 85 DPOF Print Reset Quality Date File Name[...]

76 Starting the 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. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Slide] menu tab. Start the slide show: The slide show can start only in the [Start[...]

77 Starting the slide show Protecting images Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect. [Cancel] : Normal display. [Effect 1] : Image is displayed slowly. [Effec[...]

78 Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [Delete] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [Format] function. Deleting images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the[...]

79 Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select the [User Image] 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 but[...]

80 Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Rotate] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN bu[...]

81 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. Select a desired sub menu by pressin[...]

82 DPOF : INDEX Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 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 [Index] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOW[...]

83 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. TIFF, 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 print[...]

84 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.83) 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 selected[...]

85 PictBridge: Print Setting Menu Size Setting the size of the printing paper Auto, Postcard, 4x6, 2L, A4, Letter, A3 Layout Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper Auto, Full, 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 16 Type Setting the quality of the printing paper Auto, Plain, Photo, Fastphoto Quality Setting the quality of the picture to be prin[...]

86 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.83) 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. [Standard][...]

87 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.83) 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[...]

88 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 - Power Off Off, 1, 3, 5, 10 min - p.90 ENGLISH P”CCK»… PORTUGUÊS FRANÇAIS DUTCH DEUTSCH DANSK ESPA[...]

89 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 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 [File] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desire[...]

90 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SV100001. File names are assigned sequentially from SV100001 SV100002 ~ SV109999. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows : 100SSCAM 101SSCAM ~ 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File s[...]

91 Language 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] menu tab. 3. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button[...]

92 Setting up the Date/ T ime/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 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 t[...]

93 Sound Connecting an External Device (USB) If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU but[...]

94 Auto Focus lamp LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness 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 [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub [...]

95 Selecting V ideo out type The Video 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. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.[...]

96 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 [Quick 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 but[...]

97 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 LOGO User Image 1 User Image 2 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 So[...]

98 Start up sound You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter 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 [SH.Sound] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by p[...]

99 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. [...]

100 Important notes Caution on Using the Lens - If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor. - Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a g[...]

101 W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. Card Error ! Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.91) No Card ! A memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card The camera can t recognise the memory c[...]

102 W arning indicator Please check the following Before contacting a service centre Low Light ! When taking pictures in dark places Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode Set USB [USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched. Reconfigure [USB] in the [Setup] menu. Out Of Number When selecting too many printing pages in the [...]

103 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button There is insufficient memory capacity. Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.91) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [Card Locked !] error [...]

104 Before contacting a service centre The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation No image[...]

105 Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 7.1 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 7.4 Mega-pixel Schneider Lens f = 7.8 ~ 23.4 mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114 mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F5.1 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 10.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.0&qu[...]

106 Specifications Media SD : up to 1GB guaranteed (MMC Compatible) Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MPEG-4) Audio : WAV 3072 : 3072x2304pixels, 2816 : 2816x2112pixels, 2592 : 2592x1944pixels, 2272 : 2272x1704pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536pixels, 1600 : 1600x1200pixels, 1024 : 1024x768pixels, 640 : 640x480pix[...]

107 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 u[...]

108 About the software After inserting the software CD 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. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver [...]

109 About the software Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver. You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. INFORMA TION Digimax Read[...]

110 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.samsu[...]

111 6. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, select [I accept the agreement] and click [Next>] button. the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, select [I do not accept the agreement] and click [Cancel] button. The installation program will be cancelled. The XviD codec is distributed ac[...]

112 Setting up the application software 7. The XviD information window will display. Click the [Next>] button. 8. The destination selection window will open. Click [Next >] button. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click !] [Click !] 10. The [Select Additional Tasks] window will display. [...]

113 Setting up the application software 11. The XviD codec is ready to install. Click the [Install] button. [Click !] 12. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. [Click !] If you select [Exit] at step 13, the application program installation will be cancelled. INFORMA TION 13. A window where you can choose the program you want to insta[...]

114 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at step 14, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. INFORMA TION 15. 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 installation program will be[...]

115 Setting up the application software 19. A window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [INSTALL] button. - Check the [MANUAL] button. Instructions for using Digimax reader will be displayed. - Click the [EXIT] button and Digimax reader installation will be cancelled and a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. 20. A [...]

116 Setting up the application software 26. 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 installation program will be canceled. 25. A Welcome window will be displayed. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] [Click !] 24. T[...]

117 Setting up the application software 27. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 28. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. 29. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will b[...]

118 31. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. [Click !] Setting up the application software 33. 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 [...]

119 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. (for Windows 98 and 98[...]

120 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 auto focus lamp will blinks when the [...]

121 Starting PC mode 3. Select an image and press the right mouse button. 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy] : copies files. 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[...]

122 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 the 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.[...]

123 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. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will ope[...]

124 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. Important in[...]

125 Removing the removable disk Windows 98/98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp is turned off. 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 came[...]

126 Removing the removable disk 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 MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.2 ~ 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be [...]

127 Digimax V iewer 2.1 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. Click an image and press the right mouse button. Digimax Viewer functions are listed below. - Basic functions : Copy, Move, Delete, Rotate, Rename, changing file type, Resize, Property. - Advanced func[...]

128 Digimax Reader Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You can save an image file that is captured in the Text mode, as a text file with this program. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Digimax Reader Eng]. The following screen will appear. How to use the Digimax Reader 1. Connect th[...]

129 Digimax Reader 4. Select the image you want to save as a text file. * Only an image that was taken with SAMSUNG camera can be opened. 5. Click the Area Analysis( ) icon to scan the image. 6. Part of the image you selected will be displayed as shown. 7. Click the Character Recognition( ) icon. The part selected in the previous step will be recog[...]

130 Digimax Reader 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 4 PhotoImpression 4]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] [ Help Button ] To get an ima[...]

131 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. Command Button Button Description Imports a picture from an album, a source folder, or the camera/scanner, or captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor. Selects Cut, Resize, Edit Image, Insert Text, Enhance Picture, Insert Effects, or La[...]

132 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. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 110. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable w[...]

133 FA Q There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. In addition, double-click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states "This device is working properly". If the Device Status says the device is "not working properly", click th[...]

134 FA Q When the movie clip doesn t play back on the PC When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn t play back on the PC, the causes are mostly codec installed on the PC. When A codec for play back the movie clip isn t installed Install the codec as listed below. [Installing a codec for Windows] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera 2) R[...]

135 FA Q If a PC (Windows 98) stops responding while the camera and PC are connected repeatedly If a PC (Windows 98) is turned on for a long time and connect the camera repeatedly, the PC may not recognise the camera. In this case, re-start the PC. If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while the Windows is starting. In this case, disco[...]

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