Samsung Digimax 240 manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 240, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. 6806-1384 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- [...]

2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this camera, you have to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.99) Take a picture (p.35~57) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC USB port and the camera U[...]

3 READY Special features This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 2.0 mega pixels A 3X optical and 2X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Date imprinting on a still image Multiple language support An FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 1[...]

4 Contents Getting to know your camera 6 Safety note 7 This digital camera can be used for 10 Manufacturer s contents 12 Identification of features 13 Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) 13 Product Exterior (Back) 14 Viewfinder/ AF indicator lamp/ Flash indicator lamp 15 LCD monitor indicator 17 Camera mode definition 19 MOVIE CLIP mode 19 STILL I[...]

5 READY Contents MENU button 63 THUMBNAIL / ZOOM W button 64 ZOOM T button 65 5-function button 66 UP button 67 PLAY/STOP/DOWN button 67 LEFT button 67 RIGHT button 68 OK button 68 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 69 SLIDE SHOW 69 PROTECT 70 DELETE ALL 71 LCD BRIGHTNESS 72 COPY TO CARD 73 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 75 [...]

6 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the symbols This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injur[...]

7 READY Safety note DANGER Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or expl[...]

8 Safety note W ARNING Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may result in permanent damage to the camera or your eyesight. Do not leave this c[...]

9 READY Safety note CAUTION Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to[...]

10 This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on TV (refer to page 83) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 75) Editing images on a PC (refer to page 114 ~ 128) Taking a picture. (refer to page 35 ~ 57) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 86[...]

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

12 Manufacturer ’ s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Video cable Pouch USB cable Applications S/W- Driver CD-ROM Product warranty Camera strap User manual SD memory card AC Adapter (3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603) Battery charger [...]

13 READY Identification of features Product Exterior(Front / T op / Side) Shutter button Mode dial lamp Self-timer lamp Power switch Flash Lens DC input connection point Mode dial Viewfinder Video connection terminal Memory card slot USB connection terminal Battery chamber cover/ Memory card cover Battery chamber[...]

14 Identification of features Product Exterior (Back) 5-function button LCD monitor Tripod socket Zoom(T) / Digital zoom button(p.41) MENU button (p.40) Zoom(W) / Thumbnail button(p.41) Autofocus indicator (Green) lamp LCD button (p.39) MACRO/ DELETE button(p.62) Strap eyelet Viewfinder FLASH/ LEFT( ) button (p.43) OK button (p.47) PLAY/STOP/ DOWN([...]

15 READY Identification of features Viewfinder/ AF indicator lamp/ Flash indicator lamp Optimum picture area over 1.5m Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Camera status lamp lamp Status Camera status AF/Flash lamp Off System ready When the autofocus can t activate (when the shutter button is pressed half way down) In dark conditions Image processing(co[...]

16 Identification of features INFORMA TION Self-timer lamp Color Status Camera condition For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks slowly. For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly. Blinking once When the shutter button is released after being pressed. Red Mode dial lamp Color Status Camera condition When the camera power is turned on/o[...]

17 READY Identification of features LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Recording mode p.35/36 2 Battery p.27 3 Camera shake warning p.37/44 4 Flash p.44 5 Macro indicator p.47 6 Self-timer p.46 7 White balance p.54 8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV (Exposure Value) p.52 9 Digital zoom( Large image size) p.55 Number of available shots [...]

18 Identification of features Play mode No. Description Icons Page 12 Quality p.50 13 Memory card indicator p.30 14 Time 13:00 15 Date 2003/01/10 No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.27 2 Protect indicator p.70 3 DPOF indicator p.74 4 Digital zoom indicator p.55 5 Digital zoom magnification rate indicator p.65 6 Number of stored images 100-0005 7[...]

19 READY Identification of features Camera mode definition You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) This mode is used for movie clips. The flash is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected. STILL IMAGE m[...]

20 Identification of features Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by pressing the MODE dial or MENU button as below. Power on MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) MOVIE CLIP mode menu PLAY MODE ( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu STILL IMAGE mode ( ) PLAY mode menu Connecting the USB cable PC mode Pressing the MENU button Pressin[...]

21 READY Identification of features LCD monitor menu indicator Camera mode MOVIE CLIP ( ) WHITE BALANCE AUTO* DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 Main menu Sub menu Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. (p.53) (p.57)[...]

22 Identification of features STILL IMAGE 1/2 ( ) EXPOSURE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 1600x1200* (p.49) 800x600 SUPER FINE (p.50) FINE* NORMAL -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps) (p.52) WHITE BALANCE AUTO* DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT (p.54) Camera mode Main menu Sub menu[...]

23 READY Identification of features STILL IMAGE 2/2 ( ) LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 QUICK VIEW OFF ON* (p.56) (p.57) Camera mode Main menu Sub menu PLAY 1/2 ( ) SLIDE SHOW 1,3*,5,7,9 SEC DELETE ALL NO* YES (p.69) PROTECT ONE IMAGE* UNLOCK* LOCK (p.70) (p.70) ALL IMAGES UNLOCK* LOCK (p.70) (p.70) (p.71) LCD BRIGHTNESS -5~0*~+5 (p.72)[...]

24 SETUP 1/3 ( ) RESET NO* YES BEEP ON* OFF (p.76) FORMAT NO* YES (p.77) POWER OFF 3MIN*/5MIN/10MIN/30MIN/CANCEL (p.78) (p.79) Identification of features DPOF COPY TO CARD NO* YES # OF PRINTS 0~9 (p.73) (p.75) PLAY 2/2 ( ) Camera mode Main menu Sub menu[...]

25 READY Identification of features SETUP 2/3 ( ) VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL DATE IMPRINT ON * OFF (p.80) DATE TYPE Y/M/D* D/M/Y M/D/Y (p.81) DATE SETUP 2000/01/01~2058/12/31 (p.82) (p.83) Camera mode Main menu Sub menu[...]

26 Identification of features SETUP 3/3 ( ) LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS DEUTSCH ESPA Ñ OL ITALIANO (p.85) INFORMA TION There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. Camera mode Main menu Sub menu[...]

27 READY Preparation Connecting to a Power source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline, Ni- MH, CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an AC(100V ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). Battery condition indicator There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Us[...]

28 Preparation INFORMA TION The date & time setting menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: Check the date & time. If the date & time are incorrect, change them before taking a picture. When the camera is used for the first time. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset [...]

29 READY Preparation Using the AC power adapter If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. DANGE[...]

30 Preparation Inserting the memory card The camera comes with 8MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. 1. Turn off the camera power and pull the memory card cover in the di[...]

31 READY Preparation The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the memory card, the data protection will be canceled. Check the switch position before taking an image.[...]

32 Preparation Removing the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power switch. 2. Open the memory card cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 3. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover. NOTICE Don ’ t remove the memory card when the AF lamp(Green) is illuminated as this may cause damage to data in[...]

33 READY Preparation These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as memory performance and subject matter. Maintenance of the memory card Turn off the camera power whenever the CARD is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the CARD will eventually reduce the memory card s performance. Should this be the [...]

34 Preparation Preserving the memory card data If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the CARD is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisabl[...]

35 ADV ANCED Recording mode Starting Recording Mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries(p.27). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the CARD(p.30). As this camera has an 8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal me[...]

36 Recording mode Steps 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a still image. 5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 7. Press the shutter button to capture an image. Recording a still image NOTICE The available recor[...]

37 ADV ANCED Recording mode NOTICE Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast. - If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. - If the subject is moving at high speed. - When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a[...]

38 Recording mode Using the camera button to adjust the camera The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button. POWER switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera isn t operated during the specified time(about 60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : Blinking [...]

39 ADV ANCED Recording mode Image & full information Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button Image & basic information LCD off LCD off - STILL IMAGE mode - MOVIE CLIP mode Image & full information Image & basic information LCD button Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mo[...]

40 Recording mode Pressing the MENU button A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode. There is no menu available when the PC mode is selected. Refer to page 86~88 for information on the camera mode menu. MENU off MENU on STILL IMAGE 1/2 IMAGE SIZE QUALITY EXPOSURE 0.[...]

41 ADV ANCED Recording mode ZOOM (W/T) button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out (STILL IMAGE mode) This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 2X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 6X. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper left of the LCD monitor. Optical Zoom Zoom TELE P[...]

42 Recording mode NOTICE The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode. The digital zoom only applies to the LARGE(1600X1200) image size. An image that is taken by using the digital zoom is stored as an 800x600 image size. The digital zoom function doesn ’ t apply to a SMALL(800 X 600) image size. 5-function button Explanation of the 5-f[...]

43 ADV ANCED Recording mode FLASH( )/ LEFT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button makes the menu cursor move to the main menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button operates as the FLASH button( ). Selecting the flash mode The flash activates only in the STILL IMAGE mode[...]

44 Recording mode FLASH MODE Indicator Definition Flash mode indicator Auto & Red eye reduction Auto flash Slow synchro Fill in flash Flash off If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by usin[...]

45 ADV ANCED Recording mode NOTICE Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer. Take photographs within the flash range. The flash range The flash ranges are listed below [...]

46 Recording mode SELF-TIMER( )/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button makes the menu cursor move to sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button( ) in RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE) mode. This function is used when the photogr[...]

47 ADV ANCED Recording mode OK button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the / / / buttons. MACRO( ) button Used for macro shots Selecting the Macro focus 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3 . Press the Macro button an[...]

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

49 ADV ANCED Recording mode IMAGE SIZE In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size. A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number of shots you can store on a memory. The image sizes are listed below. Selecting the image size 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating th[...]

50 Recording mode Selecting the image quality 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [QUALITY]. 6. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub menu will display.[...]

51 ADV ANCED Recording mode JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images without harmful influence to the original image. It is the most common type of compressed image file format used in the world wide web.[...]

52 Recording mode EV COMPENSATION This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value. If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter. If you decrease the ex[...]

53 ADV ANCED Recording mode NOTICE Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps) This change to the exposure will remain until the camera is switched off. When the camera is turned on again, the exposure compensation setting returns to 0.0EV (discarding the exposure compensation). When you have selected a change in exposure va[...]

54 Recording mode 5 . Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [WHITE BALANCE]. 6. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub menu will display. 7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select the desired white balance sub menu. 8. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. The default is [AUTO]. 9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display. INF[...]

55 ADV ANCED INFORMA TION 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 the MOVIE CLIP mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. The digital [...]

56 Recording mode QUICK VIEW Selecting the quick view function 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display [STILL IMAGE 1/2] menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Select [STILL IMAGE 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 6 . Press the UP( )[...]

57 ADV ANCED Recording mode LCD BRIGHTNESS Selecting the LCD brightness 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the MOVIE CLIP/STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button in the STILL IMAGE mode to display [STILL IMAGE 1/2] menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Select [STILL IMAGE 2/2] menu by press[...]

58 Play mode Starting Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by rotating the MODE dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on a memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. 1. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. 2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial. 3. T[...]

59 ADV ANCED Play mode PLAY mode functions are listed below Thumbnail, Enlarging a image Image information, Movie clip play/pause/stop Slide Show, Protect, Delete All, LCD brightness, Copy to memory card Quantity Camera button Play back Print setting (DPOF) LCD monitor Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a st[...]

60 Play mode INFORMA TION If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD. If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal memory. The last image stored on the internal memory will be displayed on the LCD monitor. If the SD memory card is insert[...]

61 ADV ANCED Play mode Setting up the play back function by using the camera button You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons. Power switch Used for turning the camera power on / off. If this camera is not in operation during the specified time(about 60 SEC), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor : Off, Mode dial lamp : [...]

62 Play mode DELETE button This deletes an image stored on the internal memory or memory card. Deleting an image A protected image can t be deleted. 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button. 4. Press the DELETE button( ) and[...]

63 ADV ANCED Play mode MENU button When you press the MENU button, the PLAY mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. Pressing the MENU button menu off menu on PLAY 1/2 SLIDE SHOW 3 SEC PROTECT DELETE ALL LCD BRIGHTNESS 0 EXIT:MENU PAGE:[...]

64 Play mode 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( )/ LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button to move to the desired image. The selected image is highlighted. Icons are displayed to indicate the type of file selected. ( ) : Movie clip file ( ) : DPOF indicator ( ) : Protect indicator 6. When viewing a thumbnail image, press the OK button or ZOOM T button and the selected sho[...]

65 ADV ANCED Play mode ZOOM T button When viewing a single image in PLAY mode, use the ZOOM T button to enlarge the selected image. Image enlargement 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select PLAY mode( ) by pressing the MODE button. 3. Select a image that you want to enlarge by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 4. Press the Zoom T button and 2X enlarg[...]

66 Play mode 5-function button Explanation of the 5-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY PLAY mode Page ON Makes the menu cursor move up Moves upwards to select a previously stored image (Thumbnail display) Moves to the upper part of the image (Digital zoom) ON Makes the menu cursor move down Playing back/ Pause a movie clip and slide show Moves dow[...]

67 ADV ANCED Play mode UP( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP( ) button makes the menu cursor move up. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP( ) button activates the following. - Thumbnail display : Moves upwards to select a previously stored - Digital zoom : Moves to the upper part o[...]

68 Play mode RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT ( ) button makes the sub menu data change. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button activates the following. - Normal / Thumbnail display : move to next image - Digital zoom : Moves to the right part of the image - A movie cl[...]

69 ADV ANCED Play mode 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. SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images [...]

70 Play mode PROTECT This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK). Protecting images 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Press the MODE button to select the PLAY mode( ). 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Select an image that you want to protect b[...]

71 ADV ANCED Play mode NOTICE An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Deleting all images 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the PLAY m[...]

72 Play mode LCD BRIGHTNESS You may adjust the LCD brightness. Brightness range : -5 ~ 0 ~ +5 Selecting the LCD brightness 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 4. Press the MENU button to display the PLAY mode menu on the LCD monitor. 5. Press the UP( ) /DOWN( ) and s[...]

73 ADV ANCED Play mode COPY TO CARD Copying image files to the memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3. Select the PLAY mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 4. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 5. Press the MENU button to display [PLAY 1/2] menu on the LCD monitor. 6. Select [PLAY 2/2] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. [...]

74 Play mode INFORMA TION If you select this menu and press the OK button without inserting the memory card, a [NO CARD !] message will display. If the memory card capacity is smaller than the internal memory, a [CARD FULL !] message will be displayed by rotating the mode dial to the RECORDING mode. The rest of the image files that stored on the in[...]

75 ADV ANCED Play mode DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories. This function is not available for Movie[...]

76 Setup mode Starting the SETUP mode BEEP A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you can check the camera conditions. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings. Selecting the beep sound 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] m[...]

77 ADV ANCED Setup mode Remove the memory card to format the internal memory. Insert the memory card to format the memory card. This is used for formatting the internal memory / SD memory card. All the files in the memory are deleted by [FORMAT] function. Formatting the memory 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the[...]

78 Setup mode POWER OFF This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 3, 5, 10, 30MIN) from the last operation. If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate. Note that the automatic power off does not op[...]

79 ADV ANCED Setup mode RESET This menu allows you to reset the camera settings to the default. Selecting the default camera setting 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [RESET]. 5. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub men[...]

80 Setup mode DATE IMPRINT There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. Selecting the date imprint function 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 5 . Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DATE[...]

81 ADV ANCED Setup mode DATE TYPE You can select the date format that is imprinted on the image. - Y/M/D : year /month/ day - M/D/Y : month/ day /year - D/M/Y : day /month /year Selecting the date format 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu b[...]

82 Setup mode DATE SETUP Changing the date/time 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 5 . Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DATE SETUP]. 6. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub menu will display. You[...]

83 ADV ANCED Setup mode VIDEO OUT Selecting the video out type 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [VIDEO OUT]. 6. Press the RIGHT( ) button and the sub menu will[...]

84 Setup mode Connecting to an external monitor In STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. When the camera is connected to an exte[...]

85 ADV ANCED Setup mode LANGUAGE INFORMA TION The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected. Selecting a language 1. Turn the camera power on. 2. Select the SETUP mode( ) by rotating the mode dial. 3. [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 4. Select [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the RIGHT( ) button twice. 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) bu[...]

86 Starting PC mode PC mode If you insert the USB cable to a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically. In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The AF indicator lamp blink[...]

87 ADV ANCED PC mode Downloading stored images Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. (p.86) 2 . On your computer s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image files will then be displayed. 3. Select an imag[...]

88 PC mode 5. Click a folder that you want to paste the file. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from camera to your PC. - When the memory card is inserted, you can view the images are stored in the memory card. - When the memory card is not inserted, you can view the images a[...]

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

90 Important notes If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the CARD, the camera is not used for some time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CARD. Maintenance Use a soft brush (available from photo st[...]

91 ADV ANCED Important notes W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator NO CARD ! NO IMAGE ! MEMORY FULL ! MEMORY ERROR ! A memory card is not inserted. The camera can t recognize the memory card. Insert a memory card and do [COPY TO CARD] Turn off the camera and turn it on again There are no [...]

92 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom The camera doesn t switch on The camera power is down whilst in use Batteries drain quickly There is low battery capacity An AC Power Adapter is not connected Insert fresh batteries Connect an AC Power Adapter The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically [...]

93 ADV ANCED Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom The memory card error The play back display is not very clear The Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor in PLAY mode When using the PC s explorer, emovable Disk] does not show Incorrect memory card format The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty Date imprint fu[...]

94 Specifications Type 1/3.2" CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels Total Pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels Samsung SHD lens f=5.2 ~ 15.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 39 ~ 117mm) Lens F No. F 2.8 ~ F 4.8 Still Image mode : 2X (Large size only) Play mode : 2X Optical Viewfinder Real image Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" c[...]

95 ADV ANCED Specifications Large : Super fine 10, Fine 15, Normal 20 Small : Super fine 30, Fine 45, Normal 60 These figures are measured by internal memory based. These figures are measured under Samsung s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Image Play Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show / Mov[...]

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

97 SOFTW ARE Software manual About software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window is automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Driver and Application : for connecting the camera to the PC. All application programs (Digimax Viewer [...]

98 Software manual Image Viewer Digimax Viewer 1.0 : Program for viewing a stored image You can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor. And you can copy, move, delete the images and scale up /downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer. For windows only. Using Digimax Viewer (p.113) Application MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Imag[...]

99 SOFTW ARE Software manual Setting up the application software 1. Click [Driver and Application] menu n the Autorun frame. 2. A [Welcome] window will open. Click the [Next>] button. 3. A [Start installation] window will open. Click the [Next>] button. INFORMA TION If you select [Cancel] at the step 2, the camera driver installation will be [...]

100 Software manual 4. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation will be started. 5. The [Digimax Viewer 1.0] installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click [Next] button. 6. The Software License Agreement window will displayed. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. INFORMA TION If you[...]

101 SOFTW ARE Software manual 7. Select a destination folder and click [Next]. 8. Select the Program folder and click [Next]. 9. Installation is complete. Click [OK] button and the [MGI PhotoSuite III SE] installation will be started. 10. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select a language and click [OK] button. NOTICE If you installed [...]

102 Software manual 11. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next] to move to the next step. 12. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes] button. 13. A [Setup Type] window will open. Select setup type and click [Next >] button. 14. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is regis[...]

103 SOFTW ARE Software manual 15. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the [Continue] button. 16. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed. Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button. 17. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. 18. [Windows MGI PhotoSuite ] window will open. Read it and close t[...]

104 Software manual 21. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 22 . Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. If you have ever installed an image viewer program, the program will open. If the image viewer program opens, the camera driver was s[...]

105 SOFTW ARE Software manual INFORMA TION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. After the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window opens, a window may open to select the camera driver file location. In this case, select [C:WINDOWSINFOTHER] folder. If you can t find [INFOTHER] folder, check [Show all files[...]

106 Software manual INFORMA TION After installing the camera driver, you have to restart your PC. If you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open. In this case, cancel the [Found New Hardware Wizard] and disconnect the connection. Install the camera driver and connect the camera and[...]

107 SOFTW ARE Software manual Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].[...]

108 Software manual 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax 240 Mass Storage Driver] and click [Add/Remove] button. 4. A window will open. Click [Next>] button. 5. Uninstall is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click!][...]

109 SOFTW ARE Software manual Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.99~106) 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 trans[...]

110 Software manual Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status[...]

111 SOFTW ARE Software manual 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open. Click the [OK] button. 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug th[...]

112 Software manual Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support 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 8.6~10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on i[...]

113 SOFTW ARE Software manual Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will then open. Select an image and press the right mouse button. A pop-up menu will open. Open : a l l o w s you to view a selected seq[...]

114 Software manual MGI PhotoSuite III SE This software is only compatible with Windows. To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE MGI PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.[...]

115 SOFTW ARE Software manual An introduction to the Welcome screen Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Share Save your results to show to others. [...]

116 Software manual Introduction to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. Get Get images. Prepare A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module. Compose Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways. Organize Organize your photos and other medi[...]

117 SOFTW ARE Software manual To obtain images from the computer 1. To acquire images, Click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. The Open file selector is displayed. Now select the image file and click [open]. 3. The We[...]

118 Software manual When you obtain images from the digital camera. Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. The Open file selector is [...]

119 SOFTW ARE Software manual 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. NOTICE When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and [Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera. [Computer and Album Only][...]

120 Software manual Acquiring images from an Album. Refer to page 124 for more information about creating an Album. 1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel. 2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a ph[...]

121 SOFTW ARE Software manual PREPARE When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically. Menu of [PREPARE] steps Rotate & Crop You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others. Touchup Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu. Special Effects A number of special effects can be applied. S[...]

122 Software manual COMPOSE Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step. Menu of [COMPOSE] steps Collages : A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background. Photo Layouts : The Photo Layouts activity includes many collage and layout options. Cards & tags : Use your photos to crea[...]

123 SOFTW ARE Software manual ORGANIZE Organize your photos and other media files into albums. Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit] Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar. Album.. : Open Master Album. [ Select a photo, and choose an action below.] - Open : Open selecte[...]

124 Software manual Creating an Album 1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the Navigation bar. 2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.] 3. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click [New..]. 4. Put a new Album name in the New Album window and click [[...]

125 SOFTW ARE Software manual Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!][...]

126 Software manual 3. [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click [Add] button. 4. Adding images is complete. [Click!][...]

127 SOFTW ARE Software manual Saving or sharing images. Menu of [SHARE] step SHARE Save To save the active file according to its current name and path. Save As To assign a new name or path to the file. Send E-mail e-mailing images. Slide Show Viewing images as a slide show.[...]

128 Software manual You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] step PRINT Print Printing images. Print Multiples Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template. Choose a printer, an orientation, the print size, and the number of copies. You can then print the i[...]

129 SOFTW ARE FA Q About USB Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to pages[...]

130 About USB FA Q [Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check OS version. USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME .XP. Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager. Do the following to check [Universal serial bus controller]. Win 98/ME : Trace [St[...]

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 240, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. 6806-1384 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- [...]