Samsung digimax U-CA 501 manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax U-CA 501. ENGLISH Digimax U-CA 505 User ' [...]

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.90) Take a picture (p.19) Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s U[...]

3 Contents Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 An FCC warning 7 System chart 8 Identification of features 10 Front & Top 10 Back & Bottom 10 Side/ 5-function button 11 Mode switch 11 Connecting to a Power Source 13 Using the batteries 14 Removing the battery 14 Instructions on how to use the memory c[...]

4 Contents Resize 57 Protecting images 58 Deleting all images 59 DPOF 59 DPOF : STANDARD 60 DPOF : INDEX 60 DPOF : PRINT SIZE 61 DPOF : CANCEL 61 COPY TO CARD 62 PictBridge 63 PictBridge: Picture Selection 64 PictBridge: Printing 65 PictBridge: Print Setting 66 PictBridge : RESET 67 Setup menu 68 File name 69 Auto power off 70 Language 71 Formattin[...]

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. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch User manual Camera strap Software CD ( see p.90 ) SD memory card (see p.15) DPOF compatible printer(see p.59) Rechargeable battery(SLB-1137) Battery charger CHA[...]

9 System chart USB /Video cable PictBridge compatible printer(see p.63) Computer External monitor Yellow cable – Video (see p.76) 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[...]

10 Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom Shutter button Flash Lens USB connection port/ Video connection terminal Mode switch Microphone Speaker Self-timer lamp/ Auto Focus lamp Power button LCD monitor Camera status lamp Strap eyelet Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Play mode button Tripod socket LCD b[...]

11 Identification of features Voice recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240 (user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *. avi(MJPEG) A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recor[...]

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

13 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge 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 [...]

14 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[...]

15 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 72) 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[...]

16 Instructions on how to use the memory card Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. INFORMA TION [ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ] Write protect switch Label Card pins The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card). The SD memory card has a [...]

17 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[...]

18 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.14 2 Recording mode p.11~12,p.36 3 Continuous shot p.39 4 Flash p.27 5 Self-timer p.28 6 Macro p.25 7 Metering p.39 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame 10 Camera shake warning p.27 11 Date/ Time 2004/10/01 01:00 PM p.73 ~ 74 12 Exposure compensation LT p.29, p.32 13 White Bala[...]

19 LCD monitor indicator 15 Sharpness p.42 16 Image quality p.38 17 Image size 2560, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.37 Number of available shots remaining 18 Remaining time ( Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:25 / 00:24:52 p.19~21 19 Digital zoom rate X5.0 p.23 20 Digital zoom bar 21 Voice memo p.24 Starting the recording mode If the memory card is inser[...]

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

21 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 sync[...]

22 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button SHUTTER button Used for digital zooming in / out. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor. ZOOM W/T button Used [...]

23 ZOOM W/T button TELE Zoom Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect. You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.2 ~ X 5.0] numeri[...]

24 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. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch. 2. Press[...]

25 Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing) 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 focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be care[...]

26 FLASH( ) / LEFT button [ Selecting the Auto flash ] Flash range : 0.3m ~ 3.0m When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. Selecting the flash mode 1. Slide the mode switch to the[...]

27 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 [...]

28 Self-timer( ) / Right button [ Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer ] Selecting the self-timer 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE CLIP mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 2 second, 10 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only[...]

29 MENU/ OK button [ Menu on ] [ Menu off ] Pressing the MENU button MODE AUTO PROGRAM SCENE 2560 Exposure compensation: This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. In PROGRAM mode, the exposure compensation can be adjusted between -2.0EV and +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment), and in Night mode, you can se[...]

30 +/- button A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures. INFORMA TION 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor ( Ev). 3. Press the +/- button again[...]

31 +/- button ISO: You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. 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 sel[...]

32 +/- button 2) Setting up the shutter speed and aperture value 1. In night scene mode, press the +/- button. A screen appears as shown to the right. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the shutter speed. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the aperture value. 3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and the mode will swi[...]

33 LCD button [ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ] You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the camera status lamp will light up. Pressing the LCD b[...]

34 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page AUTO PROGRAM NIGHT PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE TEXT FIREWORKS 2560X1920(P) 1600X1200(M) 640X480(E) 2048X1536 1024X768 640X480 320X240 S.FINE FINE NORMAL 15FPS 24FPS MULTI SPOT You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In a[...]

35 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 SINGLE 2, 4 ,8 SHOTS NORMAL B&W SEPIA RGB OFF 1 ~ 9 SOFT NORMAL VIVID SHOOTING EFFECT P.FRAME SHARPNESS MYSET p.39 p.40 p.41 p.42 p.43 CANCEL MYSET1,2,3 LOAD SAVE MYSET1,2,3[...]

36 How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MENU button 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 a[...]

37 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images. The selectable image sizes in the AUTO mode are listed below. - P(2560 X 1920) : For printing the image - M(1600X1200) : F[...]

38 Quality 2048  QUALITY S. FINE FINE NORMAL 2048  FRAME RATE 15 FPS 15 F 24 FPS 320 NOR P 2560 1 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon 15F 24F Sub menu S.FINE FINE N[...]

39 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( ) : On[...]

40 Continuous shot By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. [ PROGRAM mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] 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). RGB : Al[...]

41 Effect [ PROGRAM mode ] [ Lightly press the shutter button ] Photo Frame Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Select the [RGB] sub menu and then press the OK button. The RGB menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the[...]

42 Photo Frame [ FRAME 1 ] [ FRAME 2 ] [ FRAME 3 ] [ FRAME 4 ] [ FRAME 5 ] [ FRAME 6 ] [ FRAME 7 ] [ FRAME 8 ] [ FRAME 9 ] You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the me[...]

43 Save / Load the camera configuration (MYSET) [PROGRAM mode] 2048  MYSET LOAD SAVE CANCEL MYSET1 Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD) Saving the camera configuration: Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch. 2. Press the MENU button and sel[...]

44 Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to [...]

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

46 LCD monitor indicator SIZE : 2560X1920 Size AV : F3.2 Aperture value TV : 1/18 Shutter speed FLASH : OFF Whether or not the flash is used. DATE : 2004/10/01 Recording date SIZE : 2560X1920 AV : F3.2 TV : 1/18 FLASH : OFF DATE : 2004/10/01 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: The LCD monitor displays inf[...]

47 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. 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[...]

48 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[...]

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

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

51 Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep. INFORMA TION 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 messag[...]

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

53 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page - - STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - - - AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 8X10 A6 A4 B5 AUTO INDEX FULL [...]

54 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE AUTO OFF ON AUTO OFF ON NO - YES - CUSTOM SET p. 67 p. 66 RESET Menus are subject to change without prior notice. TYPE QUALITY DATE FILE NAME[...]

55 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. 1. Use t[...]

56 You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 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 button. 4. Press the OK button. The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu will disappear. If [...]

57 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 Deleting all images DPOF 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[...]

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

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

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

63 PictBridge If you selected [COMPUTER] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your printer, the camera status lamp(Green) will illuminate and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward. You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that su[...]

64 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.63) 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 [...]

65 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.63) 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] [...]

66 PictBridge: Print Setting AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.63) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [NO] : [CUST[...]

67 PictBridge : RESET Initializes 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.63) 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 the[...]

68 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET - SERIES - OFF , 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 MIN -p . 7 0 NO - YES - DATE 04/10/01 - TIME 13:00 YY/MM/DD - DD/MM/YY - MM/DD/YY - OFF - DATE - D & TIME - OFF - LOW - MEDIUM - HIGH - FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE TYPE IMPRINT SOUND p.69 p.71 p.72 p.73 p.74 p.74 p.75 ENGLISH DEUTSCH DANSK[...]

69 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page COMPUTER PRINTER NTSC PAL OFF, 1, 2, 3 SEC NO YES USB VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET p.75 p.76 p.77 p.77 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 but[...]

70 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC50001. File names are assigned sequentially from SUC50001 SUC50002 ~ SUC59999. 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 sy[...]

71 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[...]

72 Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card 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 [FORMAT] 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 th[...]

73 Setting up the Date You can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images. You can change the time that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [DATE] menu[...]

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

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

76 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 with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.[...]

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

78 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 IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 [...]

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

80 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. [...]

81 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 [...]

82 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.72) MEMORY ERROR! Internal memory error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Format the memory w[...]

83 W arning indicator The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) The camera power ceases whilst in use The batteries are exhausted Insert fresh batteries The Camera is turned off automat[...]

84 Before contacting a service center 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.72) The memory card is exhausted Insert a new memory card The memory card is locked Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error mes[...]

85 Before contacting a service center 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 [...]

86 Specifications Type 1/2.5" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixels Approx. 5.2 Mega-pixel Lens f=5.8mm (35mm film equivalent:35mm) F No. F3.2 / F7.0 Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode: 1.0X~8.0X (depends on Image size) LCD Monitor 2.0" colour TFT LCD Type TTL Auto Focus Normal: 0.6m~infinity Macro: 6 cm ~ 60cm Typ[...]

87 Specifications 2560 : 2560x1920 pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels 2560 : Super fine (9) / Fine (18) / Normal (29) 2048: Super fine (10 ) / Fine (24) / Normal (38) 1600: Super fine (16 ) / Fine (36) / Normal (58) 1024: Super fine (36) / Fine (67) / Normal (117) 640: Super fine (7[...]

88 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[...]

89 About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax U-CA 501. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer[...]

90 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.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean Setting up th[...]

91 Setting up the application software If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. INFORMA TION If you select [Cancel] at step 4, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. INFORMA TION 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application [...]

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

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

94 [Click!] 15. PhotoImpression installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install Digimax Reader. * The system will not reboot even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The frame 15 may not appear according to the system requirements. Setting up the application software 16. Digimax Reader in[...]

95 Setting up the application software 18. 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. 19. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another[...]

96 Setting up the application software 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 recognise the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. I[...]

97 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. Before connecting the c[...]

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

99 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 [...]

100 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.[...]

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

102 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.90) 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[...]

103 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Click!] [Click!] Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp 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.[...]

104 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 ~ 10.2. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be [...]

105 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[...]

106 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[...]

107 Using PhotoImpression Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer Rotate Layer Rotate All Layers Redo Paste Close Picture For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. INFORMA TION Digimax Reader is a Text recognition program. You [...]

108 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 99 ~ 100 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 yo[...]

109 Digimax Reader Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 90. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification. Use a USB [...]

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

111 FA Q Please check the following if the movie clip doesn't play back. If you installed an incorrect codec onto your PC, the movie clip may not play back on the PC. 1. Check whether the JPEG Decoder provided with the camera is installed. If you didn't install the camera driver, please install the JPEGCODE included in the application S/W[...]

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

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