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    ENGLISH User's 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 software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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    Instructions ■ Use this camera in the following order 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.89) Take a picture Take a picture (p.19)
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    32 power source 13 ●Using the LCD monitor to adjust the ■Using the batteries 13 camera settings 33 ●Connecting to a Power Source 14 ●How to use the menu 35 ■Using the batteries 14 ■Mode 35 ●Instructions on how to use the ■Size 36 memory card 15 ■Quality 37 ■Maintenance of the
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    66 ●Using the USB Driver for MAC 101 ●Digimax Viewer 2.1 102 SETUP ●Using PhotoImpression 103 ●FAQ 104 ●Setup menu 67 ●File name 68 ●Auto power off 69 ●Language 70 ●Formatting a memory card 71 ●Setting up the Date 72 ●Setting up the Time 72 ●Date type 73 ●Imprinting the
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    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
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    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
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    lifespan than the non rechargeable type. (Rechargeable batteries may not limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful camera and the affected device. ■ Use a different socket away from the affected device. ■ Please contact a Samsung
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    correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > Pouch User manual Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.88) DPOF compatible printer(see p.58) SD memory card (see p.15) CR
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    128MB) •140MB of available hard-disk space •USB port •CD-ROM drive •800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) space •USB port •CD-ROM drive •QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip CAUTION When you connect the camera to a computer or printer, you
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    Power button Microphone Flash Strap eyelet Back & Bottom Mode button LCD monitor Tripod socket +/-, DELETE button Focus ring Self-timer lamp Lens USB connection port Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD button 5-function button Play mode button 《10》
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    manual means the MENU button. Mode button ■ You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera. This digital camera Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240 (user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *. AVI(MJPEG) 《11》
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    is ready to take a picture After taking 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 1-second interval While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 1-second interval When the
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    Instructions on how to use the power source ■ You can use batteries only to provide the camera with power. Using the batteries ● We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : AA type -
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    to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). [ Inserting the AA type battery ] [ Inserting the CR-V3 type battery ] 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks
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    digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format first the memory card by using this camera. ● Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. ● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. ● It is advisable
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    lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. ■ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card). Card pins Write protect switch Label [ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ] The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being
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    the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the
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    [Image & Full Status] No. Description 1 Battery Icons 2 Recording mode 3 Continuous shot 4 Flash 5 Self-timer 6 Macro 7 Metering 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Camera shake warning 10 Date/ Time 11 Exposure compensation 12 White Balance 2005/03/01 00:00AM Page p.14 p.11~12
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    memo p.25 19 Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode ■ If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card. (p.17) As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card.
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    , press the shutter button again. - Image size: 640X480, 320X240 (Selectable) - File type : *. AVI(MJPEG) STANDBY [ MOVIE CLIP 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
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    if the shutter button is released. - If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. - File type : *.WAV * A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. STANDBY START:SHUTTER [VOICE RECORDING mode] ● Pausing while recording
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    ■ 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 surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. ■ Backlight compensated shots
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    buttons except the power button. If there is no operation during the specified time after the idle mode, the camera power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 69 for more information about the auto power off function. SHUTTER button ●
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    not displayed, this button works as the DIGITAL ZOOM 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 (4X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM
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    . In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION ● A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. ● The voice memo function will operate only once, and then it will automatically be cancelled
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    indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment. [Selecting the auto flash] ● Flash range Focus type Auto Macro Flash range 1.0m ~ 2.5m 0.2m INFORMATION ● Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. ● Under normal operating
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    order to obtain the correct exposure. We recommend using a tripod for this function. When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. Flash off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place
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    Self-timer ( )/ Right button ■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. ■ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer( ) button. This function is used when the photographer
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    MENU/ OK 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
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    on the LCD monitor. AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-way fluorescent lighting. FLUORESCENT bulb) lighting. CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to
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    the OK button. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press the SHUTTER button. take. - The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten. ※ The OK button written in this manual means the MENU
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    +/- button ■ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the basic information ] [ LCD off ] Pressing the LCD button ■ If the LCD monitor is turned off, the camera status lamp will light up. 《32》
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    - When there is no battery capacity. ● The OK button written in this manual means the MENU button. ■ The following functions are available, depending on the settings. Menu tab Main menu MODE SIZE QUALITY METERING Sub menu Camera working mode Page AUTO PROGRAM S PORTRAIT C LANDSCAPE p.35 E
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    settings Menu tab Main menu SHOOTING EFFECT P.FRAME SHARPNESS MYSET Sub menu Camera working mode SINGLE 2, 4, 8 SHOTS NORMAL B&W SEPIA OFF 1~9 SOFT NORMAL VIVID CANCEL LOAD MYSET1,2,3 SAVE MYSET1,2,3 Page p.39 p.39 p.40 p.41 p.42 * Menus are subject to
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    mode. [AUTO] : Use this for shooting basic still images. [PROGRAM] : Selecting the automatic mode will configure ◀ ▶ the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. 2048 2048 MODE AUTO PROGRAM [SCENE] : Use the
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    Size ■ You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Icon Size STILL IMAGE mode 2048 1600 1024 640 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 MOVIE CLIP mode 640 320 640X480 320X240 ◀ ▶ 2048 SIZE 2048X1536 P 1600X1200 640X480 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] ◀ ▶ 2048
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    your needs. ● This file format complies with the DCF(Design rule for Camera File system). ● JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and graphics
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    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
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    ● Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type size quality 2048X1536 S.FINE 2 FINE 2 NORMAL 2 1600X1200 2 will be changed to the [SINGLE] automatically. Effect ■ By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. ◀
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    Photo Frame ■ You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. - If you select the [OFF] sub menu in the [P.FRAME] menu or turn on and off the camera in the PROGRAM mode, the selected photo frame will be cancelled. - Available photo frames are as follows: ◀ ▶
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    Sharpness ■ You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to ◀ ▶ take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD NOR 2048 monitor before you take a picture, because this function is SHARPNESS applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. SOFT NORMAL VIVID [
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    UP/ DOWN buttons to select desired MYSET ◀ ▶ 2048 MYSET LOAD CANCEL SAVE MYSET slot number to load. 4. Press the OK button to set the camera configuration as MOVE: ▲ ▼ CHANGE:▶ saved in the MYSET slot. [ PROGRAM mode ] * The current MYSET slot number is displayed in the top left of
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    indicator ■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. ① ② 100-0009 ⑦ ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ No. Description 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo 5 Protect indicator 6 DPOF indicator 7 Stored image number Icon 100-0009 Page p.14 p.47 p.57 p.58 ■ If you
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    press it again to switch to Recording mode. ■ You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. ● Playing back a still image 1. Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode set shooting mode. ● The OK button written in this manual means the MENU button. 《44》
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    sound card and speakers installed. Please be sure to install the camera driver before connecting the camera to your PC. 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. Open Windows Explorer and open the DICM/100SSCAM folder of the Removable Drive. 3. Select a voice file (*.wav). 4. Right-click and select [Copy
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    ■ In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ) button ● You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area
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    button to select an image that you wish to add sound to. 2. Press the voice memo button ( ) and the voice memo indicator will display. The camera is now ready to record a voice memo. STANDBY START:SHUTTER 《47》
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    the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can't be recorded onto movie clip files. - A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. - The voice memo will be saved in *.wav format, but has the same file name as the
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    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
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    press the OK button. If [DELETE] is selected : deletes the selected images. If [CANCEL] is selected : cancels "Delete Image" INFORMATION ● Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep. 《50》
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    as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY button or shutter button. ■ The OK button written in this manual means the MENU button. Menu tab Main menu SLIDE ROTATE RESIZE PROTECT DELETE ALL DPOF COPY TO CARD Sub menu INTERVAL REPEAT START RIGHT90 LEFT90
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    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 IMAGES PRINT DPOF PRINT AUTO SET CUSTOM SET Sub menu ONE
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    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu TYPE CUSTOM SET QUALITY DATE FILE NAME NO RESET YES ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Secondary menu AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO
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    Starting the slide show ■ Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 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 the Up/Down buttons to
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    Rotating an image ■ 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. ◀ ▶ 2048 ROTATE RIGHT90 LEFT90 180
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    menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN 2048 button and press the OK button. RESIZE 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 EXIT:MENU MOVE: ▲ ▼ ● Image Resize Types Resize 2048 1600 1024 640 1600X 1200 O X X X 1024X 768 O O X X 640X 480 O O O X LOGO O O O O INFORMATION ● A large sized image can be resized to
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    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 [
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    computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not : press the OK button and images are not deleted. DPOF ■ DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card's
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    :OK 100-0009 ▲ 00 PRINTS ▼ EXIT:SH MOVE PIC:◀▶ SET:OK DPOF : INDEX ■ 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] 2048 menu tab. DPOF 3. Select
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    3X5, 4X6, 5X7, 8X10 * The [DEFAULT] print size varies depending on the printer manufacturer. For your printer's default value, please refer to the user's guide that came with your printer. DPOF : CANCEL ■ You can cancel the [STANDARD], [INDEX], or [SIZE] settings. Cancel the setting to reset the
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    will return to the playback mode. Please be sure to delete any unnecessary images to free up space before inserting the memory card into the camera. ● When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing [COPY TO CARD] to the card, 101SSCAM folder will be created
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    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. You can set up the following settings from
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    to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to ◀ ▶ the printer.(See p.62) 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press
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    the files with DPOF information. 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.62) 2. Use the may not be available. With a printer without supporting the DPOF, the menu is still displayed but not available. 《64》
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    Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Connect the camera TYPE BACK:◀ 4 x 6 SET:OK ● The menus you can set up are as follows: Menu SIZE LAYOUT TYPE menu options are not supported in all manufacturer and printer models. If not supported, the menus are
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    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.62) your printer's default setting, refer to the user's guide that came with your printer. 《66》
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    in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. ■ The OK button written in this manual means the MENU button. Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE TIME DATE TYPE IMPRINT BEEP Sub menu
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    NO RESET YES * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Secondary menu Page p.74 p.75 p.76 p.76 File name ■ 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
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    100SSCAM → 101SSCAM → ~ → 999SSCAM. ● The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format. Auto power off ■ This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. ● Setting Power Off 1. In
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    Language ■ There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. ● Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, ◀ ▶ press the MENU button. 2048 2.
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    to run [FORMAT] on the following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card. - A memory card that has a file this camera can't recognize or one that has been taken from another camera. ● Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that
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    Setting up the Date ■ You can change the date 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 by pressing the
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    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. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the
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    is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. ● Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN ◀ ▶ 2048 SETUP DATE TYPE IMPRINT BEEP BACK:◀ OFF ON SET:OK button and press the OK button. [BEEP] sub
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    if you want to connect the camera to your PC. Refer to page 95 for instructions on how to connect the camera to your PC. [PRINTER] : Select this if you want to connect the camera to your printer. Refer to page 62 for instructions on how to connect the camera to your printer. 5. Press the menu
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    image is briefly displayed during the selected time. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. Initialization(RESET ALL) ■ All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/ TIME,LANGUAGE and FREQUENCY will not be changed
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    menu S.IMAGE S.BEEP Sub menu OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF ON * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Page p.77 p.78 Start up image ■ You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. ● Setting a Startup Image 1. In any
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    :◀ SET:OK button and press the OK button. If [OFF] is selected : Start up sound will not be activated whenever the camera is turned on. If [ON] is selected : Start up sound will be activated whenever the camera is turned on. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. 《78》
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    wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or may permanently damage the unit. ■ Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the
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    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 check the camera condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra batteries. - Samsung cannot be held responsible
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    the memory card and format the memory card (p.71) MEMORY ERROR! ㆍInternal memory error → Turn off the camera power and turn it on again → Format the memory with the memory card removed. (p.71) NO CARD ! ㆍFile error → Format the memory card ㆍMemory card error → Contact a camera service centre 《81》
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    selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. → Select printing page within the limitation. Before contacting a service centre ■ Please check the following The camera doesn't switch on ㆍThere is low battery capacity → Insert fresh batteries ㆍBatteries are inserted incorrectly with the
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    Before contacting a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍ ㆍFlash off mode has been selected → Dis-engage flash off mode ㆍThe camera mode can't use the flash → Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.26) Incorrect date and time is displayed ㆍThe date and time have
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    Before contacting a service centre The images camera is off → Turn the camera on ㆍThe operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2~10.2. Alternatively the PC does not support USB → Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2~10.2 to PC that supports USB ㆍThe camera driver
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    File Format 1/2" CMOS Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixel Lens f=6.8mm (35mm film equivalent : 36mm) F3.5/ F7.0 Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X (depends on Image size) 1.6" color TFT LCD Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment Macro: 0.2m Normal: 1.0m
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    Specifications Image Size Storage Capacity (16MB) Image Play Interface Type Editing Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Software Camera Driver Application 2048 : 2048X1536 1600 : 1600X1200 1024 : 1024X768 640 : 640X480 2048 : Super fine (
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    instruction manual carefully before use. ㆍThe attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. ㆍUnder no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. ㆍCopyrights for software port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour
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    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
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    software, disconnect the USB connection. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame. The camera driver is installed automatically. [Click!] 2. Camera driver
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    3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] INFORMATION ● If you select [Cancel] at step 4, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. 5. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree
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    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. [Click!] 8. Digimax Viewer installation
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    Setting up the application software 11. 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,
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    Setting up the application software 15. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the If the image viewer program opens, the camera driver was setup successfully. 18. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver installation was successful. Now you can
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    . 1. Delete the camera driver (p.98), and re-install the driver. 2. Refer to FAQ (p.104) to check for a possible solution to the problem. 3. If your PC's central processing unit is VIA chip (This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page. (http
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    and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 3 and onward. ■ Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 98(Removing the removable disk). INFORMATION ● The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. 《95》
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    Starting PC Mode ■ 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 them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My computer] and
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    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
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    for Windows 98SE ■ To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax A302] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click
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    Removable Disk, install (p.89) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. be subject to unexpected disconnection. ● When uploading images from the PC to the camera, ensure that the uploaded file names are not the same as those already
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    2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on
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    and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click!] Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 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
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    Viewer 2.1 ■ This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Viewer 2.1 → Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically
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    Using PhotoImpression 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. [ Help
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    Layers Redo Paste Close Picture INFORMATION ● For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to 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
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    working properly", click the "Driver" tab and then click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver]. → When all the conditions mentioned above are met, the computer can support the USB interface. [Case 7] When using the USB hub. → There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the
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    If you didn't install the camera driver, please install the DirectX included in the application S/W CD-ROM. If not, the movie clip may not play back on the PC. [ Installing the DirectX ] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera. 2) Run the windows explorer and select the CD-ROM drive. 3) Select the
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    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 from the
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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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