Samsung 3000 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. ENGLISH Digimax 3000 Digimax 3100[...]

2 Use this camera in the following order Instructions 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.85) Take a picture (p.20) 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 This digital camera can be used for 8 Manufacturer's contents 10 Identification of features 11 Front & Top 11 Back & Bottom 11 Side/ 5-function button 12 Mode dial 12 Connecting to a Power Source 14 Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) 15 [...]

4 LCD button 51 Delete button 52 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 53 Starting the slide show 54 Protecting images 55 Deleting images 56 Resize 57 Rotating an image 58 DPOF 58 DPOF : STANDARD 59 DPOF : INDEX 59 DPOF : PRINT SIZE 60 Copy Picture 61 PictBridge 62 Setup menu 64 File name 65 Auto power off 66 Language 67 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 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 58~60, 62~63) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 92) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 98) Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 70) Taking a picture[...]

9 This digital camera can be used for Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize calendar. You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 23) Recording a movie clip. (refer[...]

10 Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera USB cable AV cable Pouch Camera strap Software CD Product warranty User manual SD memory card 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Memory Stick Duo AC adapter (3.3V) Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC adapt[...]

11 Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom Shutter button Self-timer lamp Flash light amount sensor Viewfinder DC input connection point USB/ AV connection terminal Lens Microphone Flash Power button LCD monitor Mode dial Viewfinder Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T butt[...]

12 Identification of features MANUAL 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 This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. MySET mode 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 : *.avi MOVIE CLIP mode A voice recording can be reco[...]

14 Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 33) Color Status Camera Status Blinking For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25- second intervals. Red Color Status Camera Status Blinking Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button[...]

15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may ca[...]

16 Connecting to a Power Source 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. 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. 2. Insert the batteries[...]

17 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 67) 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. Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. INFORMA TION [ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ] Write protec[...]

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 LCD monitor indicator No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.25 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Voice memo p.28 7 Macro p.29 8 Metering p.42 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator 10 Sharpness p.44 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 2004/01/01 01:00 PM p.68 13 Exposure compensation p.36 The LCD monitor displays information about[...]

21 LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.35 15 RGB p.35 16 Image quality p.41 17 Image size/ Continuous shot 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.41 Number of available shots remaining 28 19 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode 1. Insert the batteries. (p.16) Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory car[...]

22 How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button to configure advanced func[...]

23 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[...]

24 How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the MENU bu[...]

25 Things to W atch Out for When T aking Pictures The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid[...]

26 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING, SCENE, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera s power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button for 1 second. If there is no operation during the sp[...]

27 ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. 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 [...]

28 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. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. You can record with digita[...]

29 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 (micr[...]

30 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 b[...]

31 FLASH ( ) / LEFT button WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.0 0.3 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 Unit : m [Selecting the Auto & Red eye] reduction 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 [...]

32 FLASH ( ) / LEFT button ICON Flash mode Description Flash mode indicator 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[...]

33 Self-timer ( ) / 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-timer ( ) :[...]

34 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. You can use the +/- button to adjust t[...]

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

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

37 +/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1. Select the NIGHT SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press [...]

38 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 mode will change the display as shown below. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the auto focus lamp will light up. Pressing the LCD button Pressing the LCD button[...]

39 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. Menu tab Main menu Sub me[...]

40 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings 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 me[...]

Mode Icon Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi 41 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT and SCENE modes. Mode Icon 2048 1600 1024 640 Size 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024 768 640 480 640X480 320X240 STILL IMAGE mo[...]

42 Quality Number of available shots(Still image) & Available recording time(Movie clip) (When using a 32MB SD memory card; based on Samsung's own testing) S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs. This file format complies with the DCF(Design rule for Camera File system)[...]

43 Select the number of pictures in sequential shooting. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL and MySET modes. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only. - [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] : Take a specified number of pictures per shooting. Continuous shot Effect By using the camera s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select from[...]

44 Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. You can select from MANUAL, MySET and NIGHT SCENE modes. [ MANUAL mode ] Sub menu Icon Description VIVID[...]

45 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[...]

46 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 [...]

47 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.16 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.49 5 Protect indicator p.55 6 DPOF indicator p.58 7 Stored image number 9 SIZE : 2048X1536 Size AV : F6.0 Aperture value TV : 1/125 Shutter speed ISO : 50 ISO sensitivity FLASH [...]

Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button 48 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 fu[...]

49 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[...]

50 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[...]

51 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. [...]

52 Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect ( p.55) or download images ( p.92) 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 ( ) bu[...]

53 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[...]

54 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. Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the L[...]

55 Starting the slide show Protecting images Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect. [CANCEL] : Norm[...]

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

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 pre[...]

58 Rotating an image DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s DCIM/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 printer[...]

59 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/[...]

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

61 Copy Picture The camera has multi memory slots for both SD Memory Cards (Multimedia Card) and Memory Stick DUO. Copy contents from one memory card to another while both memory slots are loaded. [COPY TO MS] menu will be displayed if the current card is an SD Memory Card (Multimedia Card). [COPY TO SD/MMC] menu will be displayed if the current ca[...]

62 PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2 In a mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press [...]

63 PictBridge Print Error Printing is available even if this message is displayed while printing. Please check the camera and the printer after printing If this message is displayed while printing, please press the OK button and repeat step 2. 2. After a successful connection, the PictBridge icon( ) will show at the top left of the LCD and the file[...]

64 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 OFF, 1 ~ 3 ~ 10MIN p.66 ENGLISH P”CCK»… FRANÇAIS PORTU. DEUTSCH DUTCH ESPAÑOL DANSK ITALIANO SVENSKA [...]

65 Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page DARK NORMAL BRIGHT NTSC PAL NO YES SD/MMC MS DUO COMPUTER PRINTER LCD VIDEO Q.VIEW USB CARD SEL. RESET 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/[...]

66 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S3700001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S3700001 to S3709999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows : 100SSCAM 101SSC[...]

67 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[...]

68 Setting up the Date/ T ime/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select t[...]

69 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 with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button[...]

70 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.[...]

71 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 [...]

72 Select card The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and Memory Stick Duo. Select a memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded with a memory card. Memory card selection 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETU[...]

73 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 IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 S.IMA[...]

74 Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. 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 [...]

75 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. [...]

76 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 [...]

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

78 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[...]

79 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[...]

80 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 9.0~10.2. Alternat[...]

81 Specifications Type 1/2.7" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 38 ~ 114mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.5" color T[...]

82 Specifications Multi Memory Card Slot(SD/MMC, Memory Stick Duo compatible) - SD : up to 512MB guaranteed - Memory Stick Duo : up to 128MB guaranteed Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels, 1600 :1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels 2048 :[...]

83 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[...]

84 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 430/ 370 . Camera driver : This enables images to transfe[...]

85 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[...]

86 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 [...]

87 Setting up the application software 7. 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 program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button. If you click [Cancel] in Step 8, the PhotoImpression installation will be ca[...]

88 Setting up the application software 11. 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!] 12. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] 13. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which pro[...]

89 Setting up the application software 15. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. 16. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 18. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver installation was successful. [...]

90 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 the [D:Digimax430 370Samsung Digimax.KENOX Installation] folder [...]

91 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 c[...]

92 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 [...]

93 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.[...]

94 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. A window will open. Click the [OK] button and the camera driver will be removed. 5. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click !] [[...]

95 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.85) 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 info[...]

96 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 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp [...]

97 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 d[...]

98 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.[...]

99 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 instruction on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. INFORMA TION Digimax Viewer 2.1 This software is only compatible [...]

100 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, Cut, Paste, Delete, Rotate, Rename, changing file type, Resize, Property. - Advanced functions : Print[...]

101 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[...]

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

103 FA Q 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decorder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decorder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax" and press the Enter key. Most problems will be solved with those re[...]

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