Samsung DIGIMAX V70 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 application software. 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 S/W CD-ROM.(p.98) Take a picture (p.22) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s U[...]

3 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 11 Side/ 5-function button 12 Mode dial 12 Connecting to a Power Source 15 Using the batteries 15 Removing the battery 15 Using the AC power adapter (SAC-51, 5.0V) 16 Instr[...]

4 Playing back a recorded voice 55 LCD monitor indicator 56 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 57 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 57 Voice memo / Up button 58 Play & Pause/ Down button 59 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 60 LCD button 60 Delete button 61 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 62 Deleting images 64 Protecti[...]

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 center. 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 Center. 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. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. SD memory card (see p.19) DPOF compatible printer(see p.68) AC cord < Included items > TELE Conversion lens[...]

9 System chart 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-bit colour display recommended) For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later Ma[...]

10 Identification of features Front & T op Shutter button Viewfinder Flash light amount sensor Power button Microphone Lens Auto Focus lamp Speaker Flash Mode dial Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor Lens ring Mode dial lamp Jog dial SCL-T3755/W3755 conversion lens and SLA-3537 connection adapter are designed for the Digima[...]

11 Please keep the LCD monitor closed while not using the camera. Please do not over twist the rotational LCD monitor to prevent camera damage. Rotational range : 180 degrees horizontal to the camera. 180 degrees to forward and 90 degrees to backward while opened. Back & Bottom Identification of features AEL button MF/ DELETE button Viewfinder [...]

12 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[...]

13 Identification of features A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. - Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *.mov MOVIE CLIP mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.(Max : 1 ho[...]

14 Identification of features Function Description Power on Blue light blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture. After taking a picture Blue lamp blinks once. While movie recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval. While voice recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval. After selecting the remote controller[...]

15 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 5.0V 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[...]

16 Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter (SAC-51, 5.0V) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 5.0V) on the camera. Remove the batteries from the camera when using an AC adapter. Using the AC power adapter (SAC-51, 5.0V) Important info[...]

17 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 79) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Re[...]

18 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.(Except for the exclusive type SLB-1437 battery) 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[...]

19 Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do no[...]

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 ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.15 3 Camera shake warning p.27 4 Flash p.34 5 Self-timer p.36 6 Voice memo p.31 7 Macro p.32 8 Metering p.50 9 Manual/ Continuous auto focus p.44 10 Auto focus frame 11 Date/ Time 2004.09.01 01:00 PM 12 Exposure compensation p.39 The LCD monitor displays inf[...]

22 LCD monitor indicator 13 White Balance p.40 14 ISO p.41 15 RGB RGB p.41 16 Sharpness p.51 17 Image quality p.49 18 Image size / Continuous shot 3072, 2816, 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 / p.48 Number of available shots remaining 16 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 20 Optical/ Digital Zoom bar Starting the recor[...]

23 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 the menu button to configure a[...]

24 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] menu tap. Use the Up/Down bu[...]

25 Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the vie[...]

26 How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. These include portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes & snowscape and text recognition. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SCENE mode by rotatin[...]

27 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[...]

28 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, 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 automa[...]

29 ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. 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 b[...]

30 ZOOM W/T button Use the conversion lens Use the optional conversion lens for more flexibility in setting the focus distance. Types of the conversion lens 1. WIDE conversion lens : Install the WIDE conversion lens (model name: SCL-W3755) to change the focus of camera lens in 0.7 times. 2. TELE conversion lens : Install the TELE conversion lens (m[...]

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 zoom function can’t be activated during the movie clip recording. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. Tak[...]

32 V oice memo( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 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 (micro[...]

33 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 center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button[...]

34 FLASH( ) / LEFT button WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0.8~3.0 0.8~2.0 0.3~0.8 0.3~0.8 Unit : m [ Selecting the Auto flash ] Flash range 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[...]

35 FLASH ( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Description Available flash mode, by recording mode 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 automatical[...]

36 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER ( ) button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 2 second self-timer or 10 second self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. 2SEC self-[...]

37 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button [ Remote controller shutter button ] Using the remote controller. 1. Turn the mode dial to select shooting mode except the voice recording mode. 2. Press the self-timer ( ) button repeatedly until the remote controller icon ( ) is displayed in the LCD. 3. Press the remote controller shutter button for a 2[...]

38 MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previous state. - There is no menu for VOICE RECORDING [...]

39 S button Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode A (Aperture priority mode) S (Shutter priority mode) M (Manual mode) Shutter speed, Aperture value (Changed by zoom scale) A/S/M mode LT RGB R(Red), G(Green), B(Blue) Compensating Exposure 1. Press the S button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( ). Th[...]

40 S button Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the S button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( ). The white balance menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value. The value you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor. AUTO : The camera automatica[...]

41 S button Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the S 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 or [...]

42 S button A/S/M : The user can manually set shutter speed or aperture value in the menu. Selecting the A/S/M shooting mode. 1. Turn the mode dial to select the ASM shooting mode. 2. Press the S button and use the Up and Down buttons to select the A/S/M shooting mode icon ( ASM ) to open the A/S/M shooting mode menu as shown in the picture. 3. Pre[...]

43 S button Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be selected for each zoom position are as follows : - Aperture range : AUTO, WIDE : F2.7 ~ F6.7, TELE : F4.9 ~ F11.0 - Shutter speed range : AUTO, 1/2,000 ~ 15S Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in [...]

44 Use this button to select the focusing method. Repeatedly press the MF button to rotate [Manual focusing] [Continuous automatic focusing] [Automatic focusing]. 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[...]

45 LCD 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 sunlight or in strong light. This button is available in the AUTO, PROGRAM, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE mod[...]

46 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 following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by ar[...]

47 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 NEGATIVE SOFT NORMAL VIVID SINGLE CONTINUOS AEB MYSET1 MYSET2 MYSET3 MYSET1 MYSET2 MYSET3 EFFECT SHARPNESS SHOOTING LOAD SCENE SAVE p.50 p.51 p.51 p.52 p.52 p.53 PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DA[...]

48 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[...]

49 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 mov mov STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode TIFF is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lo[...]

50 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 ( ) : [...]

51 If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the Sequential and the AEB shooting are not available. It is best to use a triangular support for the AEB shooting for saving time is long and hand shaking may occur. The Digital zoom is not supported in the Sequential and AEB shootings. INFORMA TION Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of t[...]

52 Use the MySET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) Saving the camera configuration : Available in the PROGRAM, A/S/M and NIGHT SCENE shooting modes. 1. Use the camera buttons and menu to set desired camera configuration. 2. Press the menu button in any modes except AUTO, VOICE RECORDING, MySET, MOVIE CLIP o[...]

53 Scene Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. [ SCENE mode ] When the close-up, sunset, dawn, fireworks are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this. INFORMA TION SCENE PORTRAIT CHIL[...]

54 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[...]

55 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 [...]

56 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.15 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.58 5 Protect indicator p.65 6 DPOF indicator p.68 7 Stored image number 10/10 SIZE : 3072X2304 Size AV : F2.7 Aperture value TV : 1/60 Shutter speed ISO : 75 ISO sensitivity FLA[...]

57 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 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[...]

60 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. [...]

61 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. Press the OK button to delete the image. Before deleting images from the ca[...]

62 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. The items indicated [...]

63 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 STANDARD - INDEX - PRINT SIZE - ONE PIC - ALL PICs - DEFAULT - AUTO POSTCARD, 4X6, L 2L, A4, A3 AUTO FULL INDEX 1, 2, 4, 9, 16 AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FASTPHO. AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE AUTO OFF ON AUTO [...]

64 Deleting 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 memo[...]

65 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[...]

66 01 SEC ON 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. Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval[...]

67 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[...]

68 Rotating an image DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. 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 printers, or[...]

69 DPOF : ST ANDARD 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/[...]

70 DPOF : CANCEL DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT 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 [PRI[...]

71 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. SELECT : Setting up the scope of PictBridge PRINTER SETUP : Setting up print[...]

72 PictBridge: Picture Selection You can select the scope of the PictBridge function. 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3. Select the [SELECT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Us[...]

73 PictBridge: Print Setting You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. Menu Function Sub menu 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will app[...]

74 PictBridge: Picture 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3. Select the [PRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing t[...]

75 PictBridge : DPOF AUT O PRINT This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to pages 69 to 70. 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.71) 2. The [PICTBRIDGE] menu will appear. 3. Select the [...]

76 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 - NO - YES - YY/MM/DD - MM/DD/YY - DD/MM/YY - OFF - DATE - DATE & TIME - OFF - ON - OFF - LOW - MEDIUM[...]

77 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode other than 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 desired sub menu [...]

78 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SA700001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from SA700001 to SA709999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCA[...]

79 Language Setting Language 1. In any mode other than 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. LANGUAGE [...]

80 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. There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Date Imprinting 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu [...]

81 Imprinting the recording date Function lamp You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera. Setting the function lamp 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3 . Select the [LAMP] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and [...]

82 Sound 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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select[...]

83 Selecting V ideo out type 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. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the [...]

84 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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select [...]

85 Initialization(RESET ALL) All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Initializing the Camera 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Se[...]

86 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 Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3 S[...]

87 You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. 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 [...]

88 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. [...]

89 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 [...]

90 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.79) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image - There are no images stored on the memory ca[...]

91 Before contacting a service center 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[...]

92 Before contacting a service center 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[...]

93 Before contacting a service center 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 ~ 10.3. Altern[...]

94 Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 7.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 7.4 Mega-pixel Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.0" co[...]

95 Specifications 3072 : 3072X2304 pixels, 2816 : 2816X2112 pixels, 2592 : 2592x1944 pixels, 2272 : 2272x1704 pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels, 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels 3072 : TIFF 1, S.Fine 8, Fine 16, Normal 24 2816 : TIFF 1, S.Fine 10, Fine 19, Normal 29 2592 : TIFF 1, S.Fine 11, Fine 23, Normal 35 227[...]

96 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[...]

97 About the software Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can find [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer]. A USB Stor[...]

98 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[...]

99 Setting up the application software 5. The Software License Agreement window will open, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage. If you do not agree to the license agreemen[...]

100 Setting up the application software 13. Specify the file types you want to associate with QuickTime. Click [Finish]. 14. Installation is complete. Click [Close]. 11. Set the transfer rate for downloading content from the Internet, and then click [Next >]. 12. Set up your browser for QuickTime plug-in. Click [Next >]. The QuickTime program[...]

101 Setting up the application software 16. The [Digimax Viewer 2.1] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next] button. [Click !] If you select [Cancel] at step 16, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. INFORMA TION 15. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Cl[...]

102 Setting up the application software 1 8 . A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 19. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the progra[...]

103 Setting up the application software 23. 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. [Click!] 24. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files [...]

104 Setting up the application software 27. PhotoImpression Installation is completed. Click the [Finish] button and Digimax Reader installation will be started. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. *Frame 27 may not appear according to the system requirements. [Click!] 28. A window wi[...]

105 Setting up the application software 32. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. 33. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 35. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver in[...]

106 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[...]

107 Starting PC Mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter (Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer. INFORMA TION 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 [...]

108 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[...]

109 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.[...]

110 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[...]

111 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.98) 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 inf[...]

112 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Double-click!] [Click!] [Click!] Windows 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 illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the W[...]

113 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 9.0 ~ 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be [...]

114 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. Click an image[...]

115 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. 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[...]

116 Using PhotoImpression For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. INFORMA TION Tool Bar 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 pr[...]

117 Digimax Reader How to use the Digimax Reader 1. Connect the camera and the PC with a USB cable and download the images that were stored in the camera to the PC. * Please see page 107 ~ 109 for details on Connecting a camera and PC, Downloading images. 2. Run the Digimax Reader. 3. Click the Open( ) icon as shown alongside. 4. Select the image y[...]

118 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 98. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an[...]

119 FA Q [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check the OS version. A USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME .XP. Check [Universal Serial Bus controllers] in Device Manager. Do the following to check [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. Win 98/ME : Trace [Star[...]

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