Samsung u-ca5 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 User's Manual[...]

2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Insert the USB cable Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in Application software CD-ROM. (p.107) Take a picture (p.23) * When taking a picture, you should use the [...]

3 Contents Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 System chart 8 Identification of features 10 Front & Top 10 Back & Bottom 10 Side/ 5-function button 11 Cradle 11 Movie clip mode 12 Voice recording mode 12 Still image mode 12 Function lamp & Self-timer lamp 13 Mode icons 13 Connecting to a Power So[...]

4 Contents Movie clip capture function 56 On camera movie trimming 57 Playing back a recorded voice 58 LCD monitor indicator 59 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 60 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 60 Voice memo / Up button 61 Play & Pause/ Down button 62 Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 63 LCD button 63 Album button (M button) 64 Delete [...]

5 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. Please check that the camera is operating prop[...]

6 Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as th[...]

7 Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Batte[...]

8 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Remote control Software CD (see p.105, 106 ) SD memory card (see[...]

9 System chart PictBridge compatible printer(see p.78) Computer External monitor Yellow colour - Video White colour - Voice (see p.91) 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 Flash Remote control sensor Lens Power button Auto Focus lamp Speaker Microphone Shutter button Mode switch LCD monitor LCD button Strap eyelet Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Play mode button Tripod socket DC/USB/AV connection terminal/ Cradle connector +/-, DE[...]

11 Identification of features Back Top You can recharge your rechargeable battery, print a captured image and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 15, 78, 117) Battery holder Memory card slot Battery chamber Battery chamber cover FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button Macro / DOWN button Play & Pause button SELF-TIMER/ REMOTE/ RIGHT butt[...]

12 Identification of features Still image mode You can select from AUTO( ), MANUAL( ) or SCENE mode. In SCENE mode, you can select the NIGHT, PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, TEXT RECOGNITION, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH&SNOW scene menu. Voice recording mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available reco[...]

13 Identification of features Mode icons Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Function Description Power on The lamp blinks and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture While movie recording The lamp blinks at a 2-second interval While vo[...]

14 Connecting to a Power Source If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time.Plug the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) into the connection point (DC IN 4.2V) on the camera. * Insert the rechargeable batteries when using an SAC-41 (for both Charg[...]

15 Connecting to a Power Source Charging with the camera - Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber. - Put the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) into your power socket and DC input connection point of the camera. Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) out of the mains supply. As w[...]

16 Connecting to a Power Source If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the batteries are inserted correctly. Please check the battey charging status with the charging LED of SAC-41. Important information about battery (SLB-1137) charging Charging LED If there is a c[...]

17 Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 3. To close t[...]

18 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.86) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Rep[...]

19 Instructions on how to use the memory card Don't remove the memory card when the function lamp 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 Cards). Please consult the enclosed manu[...]

20 Inserting the memory card 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot. 2. Have the[...]

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

22 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.17 3 Continuous shot p.49 4 Flash p.32 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Voice memo p.29 7 Macro p.30 8 Metering p.49 9 Sharpness p.50 10 Auto focus frame 11 Camera shake warning p.26 12 Date/[...]

23 LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.17). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.20). 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 6. P[...]

24 Starting the recording mode Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Using Successive Recording Steps from 1[...]

25 Starting the 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. If the auto focus frame turns t[...]

26 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[...]

27 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 If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. ZOOM W/T button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If t[...]

28 ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T [...]

29 ZOOM W/ T button Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. If the movie clip is being recorded, the zoom operation cannot be activated. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. To vi[...]

30 V oice memo( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the voice recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone[...]

31 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[...]

32 Flash ( ) / Left button [ Selecting the Auto flash ] Flash range (Unit : m) 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 S[...]

Icon Flash mode Description 33 Flash ( ) / Left button 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 SF (Safety Flash) Flash off If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the[...]

34 Flash ( ) / Left button Things to watch out for when using the SF(Safety Flash) 1. You can use the SF in the AUTO and MANUAL mode. 2. If you select the SF in the 2048 or above image size, the captured image size is changed to 1600. 3. The SF range is 2m(WIDE) and 1.5m(TELE). 4. If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting co[...]

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

36 Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button [Remote control shutter button] Range for taking a picture with the remote control When you take a picture with the remote control, refer to the illustration shown alongside. Replacing batteries for the remote control Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while[...]

37 MENU/ OK button [Menu on] [Menu off] MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available wh[...]

38 M button : selecting preset scene modes You can use the M button to select the AUTO, MANUAL and SCENE mode. This button will operate only in the still image mode You can easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations by selecting the scene sub menus. How to use the M button 1. Press the M button in the still image mode, a[...]

39 +/- 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/[...]

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

41 +/- 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[...]

42 +/- 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. (M button [Scene] [Night]) 2. Pre[...]

43 LCD button [Full Information Mode] [Basic Information Mode] [Power save mode] You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. Idle mode - After selecting Save mode by pressing the LCD button, and if the camera isn't[...]

44 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 menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button i[...]

45 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page Multi Spot Single Continuous Soft Normal Vivid Normal B&W Sepia Negative Off Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Off 2 Parts 3 Parts 4 Parts Off Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Off On Shooting Effect Special Effect Photo Frame HighLight Composite Sharpness S[...]

46 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[...]

47 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon 2592 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 640 320 160 Size 2592 X 1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600 X 1200 1024 X 768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160X128 The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower res[...]

48 Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon 30FPS 15FPS Sub menu S. Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode S. Fine is the highest quality and Normal is the[...]

49 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] ( [...]

50 Sharpness By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. [MANUAL 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). [Negative][...]

51 Special Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select this menu only in the MANUAL mode. You can select the preset focus frame, Composite shooting and Photo frame function. If a special effect is selected, the rest special functions set before are cancelled automatically. E[...]

52 [ 1/2 ] [ 2/2 ] [ The result image ] Special Effect : Composite shooting You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Composite] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the Right button.[...]

53 Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 3 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Photo Frame] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the Right button. 4. Select a desir[...]

54 Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by sliding the mode switch and press the menu button. Press the Left/Right button to select the [Stabilizer] menu. 2. Select a desired sub m[...]

55 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[...]

56 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 [...]

57 Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be trimmed. 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause button. 3. Press the Pause button at [...]

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

59 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.17 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.61 5 Protect indicator p.72 6 DPOF indicator p.75 7 Stored image number 9 Size : 2592X1944 Size Av : F2.8 Aperture value Tv : 1/60 Shutter speed ISO : 100 ISO sensitivity Flash [...]

60 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[...]

61 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[...]

62 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[...]

63 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. [...]

64 Album button (M button) Select Slide Add Remove Exit:MENU Move :   Select Slide Add Remove Set : OK Select Slide Add Remove Select:T Set:OK You can organise the captured still images into albums by using the M button. This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to 100 images. The album menu loading time depends on the memory card t[...]

65 Album button (M button) Select:T Set:OK Select:T Set:OK Remove Remove Cancel Confirm:OK Select Slide Add Remove Set : OK Select:T Set:OK Select:T Set:OK 3. Select the still images you wish to add by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the Zoom T button. marks are displayed on the selected images. * To cancel the selection, press th[...]

66 Album button (M button) If an image is deleted from the memory, the image doesn ’ t display on an album. An image can ’ t be added twice into the same album. An image can be added into the different albums. INFORMA TION Select Slide Add Remove Exit:MENU Move :   Select Slide Add Remove Move : Set:OK   Select Slide Add Remove Exit[...]

67 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 Thumbnail Display Mode 1. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete, and then press the DELETE[...]

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

69 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page - - - - Auto Postcard 4X6 2L A4 Letter A3 Auto Full 1 2 4 8 9 16 Auto Plain Photo Fastphoto Auto Set Custom Set Images p. 80 p. 80 p. 79 No Yes Size Layout Type One Pic All Pics This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBri[...]

70 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Quality Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Auto Draft Normal Fine Auto Off On Auto Off On Standard - Index - No - Yes - No - Yes - Print Custom Set p. 81 p. 81 p. 82 p. 80 File Name Date DPOF Print Reset Menus are subject to change without prior notice.[...]

71 Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Slide] menu tab. Start the slide show: The slide show can start only in the [Start[...]

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

73 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[...]

74 Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [User image] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Resize] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button [...]

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

76 DPOF : Standard 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/ [...]

77 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 [...]

78 [Using the USB cable with Cradle] [Using the USB cable with Camera] 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. Setting up the camera for connection with the printer 1. In any mode with the [...]

79 PictBridge: Picture Selection Select pictures to print 1. The [Images] menu will appear. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. When [One Pic] is selected : The PictBridge function will be applied only to the picture currently displayed. When [All Pics] is selected : The PictBridge funct[...]

80 PictBridge: Print Setting Menu Size Setting the size of the printing paper Auto, Postcard, 4X6, 2L, A4, Letter, A3 Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper Type Setting the quality of the printing paper Auto, Plain, Photo, Fastphot Quality Setting the quality of the picture to be printed Auto, Draft, Normal, Fine Date Set[...]

81 PictBridge: Printing DPOF Print : This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [DPOF Print] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [No] : Cancel the printing [Yes] : Directly print the file with the DPOF info[...]

82 PictBridge : RESET Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. If [No] is selected : Settings will not be reset. If [Yes] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset. Defaul[...]

83 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page Reset - Series - Power Off Off, 1, 3, 5, 10 min - p.85 ENGLISH P”CCK»… PORTUGUÊS FRANÇAIS DUTCH DEUTSCH DANSK ESPA[...]

84 Setup menu This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab. 3. Select the [File] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desire[...]

85 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[...]

86 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[...]

87 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[...]

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

89 Function lamp Setting the function lamp 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 [Lamp] 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[...]

90 Auto Focus lamp LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab. 3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub [...]

91 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.[...]

92 Selecting V ideo out type NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway. When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV c[...]

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

94 Setting up the Mycam menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page Off LOGO User Image 1 User Image 2 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 So[...]

95 Start up sound Shutter sound 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 button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN bu[...]

96 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. [...]

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

98 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.86) No Card ! A memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card The camera can’t recognise the memory c[...]

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

100 Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button The memory card is not inserted After turning the camera off, insert a new memory card There is insufficient memory capacity Delete unnecessary image files The memory card has not been formatted Format the memory card (p.86) The memory card is exhaus[...]

101 Before contacting a service centre The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. Incorrect memory card format Re-format the memory card The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not[...]

102 Specifications Type 1/2.5" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 5.13 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 5.25 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105 mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.8 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 10.1X (depends on image size) LCD Monitor 1.8" colour TFT LCD (118,080 dot) Type TTL auto focus No[...]

103 Specifications 2592 : 2592x1944, 2272 : 2272x1704, 2048 : 2048x1536, 1600 : 1600x1200, 1024 : 1024x768, 640 : 640x480 2592 : Super fine 11, Fine 21, Normal 33 2272 : Super fine 14, Fine 26, Normal 40 2048 : Super fine 17, Fine 33, Normal 50 1600 : Super fine 30, Fine 51, Normal 75 1024 : Super fine 60, Fine 106, Normal 129 640 : Super fine 121,[...]

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

105 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. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as th[...]

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

107 Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsu[...]

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

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

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

111 Setting up the application software If you select [Cancel] at step 14, a window for installing Digimax Reader will be displayed. INFORMA TION 15. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be[...]

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

113 Setting up the application software 26. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled. 25. A Welcome window will be displayed. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] [Click !] 24. T[...]

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

115 31. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. [Click !] Setting up the application software 33. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your [...]

116 Setting up the application software If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. (for Windows 98 and 98[...]

117 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. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, p[...]

118 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[...]

119 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.[...]

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

121 Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.107) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the PC. Important in[...]

122 Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the icon located upper left side of the LCD monitor blinks, you have to wait until the icon illuminates. 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.[...]

123 Removing the removable disk 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.2 ~ 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new icon will be [...]

124 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[...]

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

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

127 Digimax Reader With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4 PhotoImpression 4]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] [ Help Button ] To get an ima[...]

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

129 FA Q Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 107. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable w[...]

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

131 FA Q When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn’t play back on the PC, the causes are mostly codec installed on the PC. When A codec for play back the movie clip isn ’ t installed Install the codec as listed below. [Installing a codec for Windows] 1) Insert the CD provided with the cam[...]

132 FA Q If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while the Windows is starting. In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and the windows will start correctly. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and re-start the PC. The Legacy USB Support is in the BIOS setup menu. (The BIOS setup menu differs[...]

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