Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 User Manual
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- Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 1
•Cyber 400 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 application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ※Figures(Images) used for - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 2
] Open Window's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk].(p.105) ● If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 3
button 11 ■Self-timer lamp 12 ■Camera Status Lamp 12 ■Mode icon 12 ●Connecting to a Power Source 13 ■Using the batteries 14 ●Instructions on how to use the memory card 15 ●Inserting the memory card 17 ●Removing the memory card 17 RECORDING ●LCD monitor indicator 18 ●Changing - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 4
76 Windows 98SE 107 77 ●Removable Disk 109 78 ●Removing the removable disk 110 ●Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 111 SETUP ●Using the USB Driver for MAC 111 ●Digimax Master 112 ●Setup menu 79 ●FAQ 117 ●File name 80 ●Auto power off 81 ●Language 82 ●Formatting a memory card 82 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 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 Battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 6
. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. ■ Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 7
in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to the camera and the affected device. ■ Use a different socket away from the affected device. ■ Please contact a Samsung - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 8
. 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.98) DPOF compatible printer SD memory card/MMC (see p.70) (see p.15) Rechargeable batteries Rechargeable - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 9
For Windows •PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (XP : Pentium 700MHz) •Windows 98 USB port •CD-ROM drive •QuickTime player or a media player that supports AVI file format CAUTION When you connect the camera to a computer or printer, you have to use the USB cable supplied with the camera - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 10
of features Front & Top Shutter button Power button Flash Speaker Self-timer lamp/ Auto Focus lamp Lens USB port Microphone Back M(Mode/Album) button Camera status lamp Play mode button E (Effect) button +/-, DELETE button 《10》 LCD monitor Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 11
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Voice memo/ Voice recording/ UP button Battery chamber cover FLASH/ LEFT button Battery chamber MENU/ OK button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button Memory card slot Macro/ DOWN button Play & Pause button 《11》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 12
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 0.25-second interval While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 0.25-second interval When the USB cable is inserted to a PC The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 13
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 - Alkaline CR-V3 type - Lithium Ion battery Rechargeable batteries : AA type - Ni-MH battery (Samsung SNB-2312 recommended) CR-V3 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 14
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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 15
perfectly normal. ● Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera. ● Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. ● If the memory card is subjected to any of the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 16
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION ● Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. ■ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 17
in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 18
Full Status] No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 《18》 Description Battery Recording mode Flash Self-timer Macro Metering Sharpness Card inserted indicator Auto focus frame Camera shake warning Date/ Time Exposure compensation ISO White Balance RGB Icons 2005.08.01 01:00 PM RGB Page p.14 p.48 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 19
recording) 19 Voice memo/ Mic. off 20 Optical/ Digital Zoom bar 11 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 memory card (p.17). As this camera has a 10MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 20
display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display. 7. To select the Auto, Program, Movie Scene modes, press the Left/ Right button. To move between the Auto, Manual, Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line, press the Up/ Down button - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 21
same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu. 5. A recording mode used just before will display. 6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display. 7. You can select modes set as on in the [MODE SET] menu by pressing the Up/ Down/ Left - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 22
the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20). 3. Point the camera towards below. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X120 (user selectable) - Movie clip file type : AVI (MJPG) 《22》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 23
again. [Successive recording of a movie clip] ■ How to use the Program mode Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Program mode by pressing - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 24
situations. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19). 2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20). 3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image. ※ The scene modes are listed - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 25
recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour) 1. In any mode with the File type : WAV ●Pausing while recording a voice recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted recording, while recording a - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 26
. ■ 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 27
camera buttons. POWER button ● Used for turning the camera's power on / off. ● If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data. ZOOM - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 28
the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zoom at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom camera. Pressing the ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button [ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ] Digital zoom WIDE Optical zoom : When the digital - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 29
W/ T button INFORMATION ● Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. ● You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ● To view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 30
memo 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 ● A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. 《30》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 31
※ See the next page for the available focusing method, by recording mode. INFORMATION ● When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care not to shake the camera. ● When you take a picture within 30cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. 《31》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 32
button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all 3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 33
Flash ( )/ Left button ■ 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. Press the M (Mode) button to - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 34
in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure. When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. We recommend using a tripod for this function. Flash off The flash does not fire. Select - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 35
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. 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 36
When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will the sub menu or for confirming data. M (Mode) button ■ You can turn on the camera with this button. Pressing the M button for more than 3 seconds changes the buzzer and - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 37
M (Mode) button ● How to use the mode button : In case of [FULL] sub menu and Auto mode [Auto mode] [Pressing the Mode button] [Pressing the Right button] AUTO MENU/OK:SET [Mode selection menu] [Pressing the Up button] [Pressing the Left button] PROGRAM MENU/OK:SET [Program mode] MOVIE MENU/OK - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 38
M (Mode) button ● How to use the mode button : In case of [CUSTOM] sub menu and Auto mode ※ The illustrated images and modes are for your information. They can be changed as the [MODE SET] menu setting. [Auto mode] [Pressing the Mode button] AUTO MENU/OK:SET [Mode selection menu] [Pressing the Up - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 39
X ※ This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes (Night, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach & Snow) ■Even if the camera is turned off, the special effect setting will be preserved. To cancel the special effect, select the [OFF] sub menu of each menu. 《39》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 40
Special Effect : Colour ■By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images 1. Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode. 2. Select the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 41
Special Effect : Photo Frame ■You can add 6 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 42
Exposure compensation Sub menu R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps) Available camera mode ■RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 43
value. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. - 100, 200, 400 : You can increase the tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting. CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition. - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 44
value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take. - The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten. [ White paper ] ■ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 45
are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode STILL&MOVIE MODE FULL CUSTOM AUTO PROGRAM MOVIE NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN MODE SET LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP DAWN SUNSET BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 46
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page FRAME RATE 30 FPS 15 FPS p.50 METERING MULTI SPOT p.51 SOFT NORMAL SHARPNESS p.52 VIVID - OSD FULL OSD BASIC OSD p.52 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 47
and [MODE] menu. Auto, Program, Movie clip, Scene (night, portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera modes are available. - [STILL & MOVIE] : A still image mode that was selected on the [MODE SET] menu and movie clip mode can be selected - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 48
:MENU MOVE:▲▼ [AUTO] : For shooting basic still image [PROGRAM] : You can manually configure all functions. [MOVIE] : For taking a movie clip [NIGHT] : Use this and [FIREWORKS] scene mode are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. In this case, you should use a tripod. 《48》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 49
160 160X120 [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] INFORMATION ● The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images. 《49》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 50
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). ● JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This type - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 51
Metering ■ If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [MULTI] ( [SPOT] ( ) : 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 52
function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID Sub menu SOFT NORMAL VIVID Icon Description camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF, Camera status lamp : Blinking) automatically. - To use the camera again, press any of the camera - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 53
Starting play mode ■If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card. ■If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. ■If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 54
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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 55
Starting play mode ●Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 00:40:50 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 56
information about the displayed image. ① ② ⑧ ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ No. Description 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo 5 Protect indicator 6 DPOF indicator 7 Card inserted indicator 8 Folder name and Stored image number Icon 100-0009 Page p.14 p.53 p.58 p.69 p.70 p.17 p.80 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 57
■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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 58
display on the LCD monitor. [CANCEL]: The trimming menu will disappear. ※ If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image, the image can't be trimmed. ※ To delete the enlarged the voice memo indicator will display. The camera is now ready to record a voice memo. START : SHUTTER 《58》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 59
for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4. The recording can be stopped 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 60
Delete ( ) button ■ This deletes images stored on the memory card. ●Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want ? DELETE CANCEL CONFIRM:OK INFORMATION ●Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep. 《60》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 61
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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 62
the Album 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 type. ■How to use the album 1. Select (A) album. 2. Press the OK button and a window for inserting images will display. 3. Up/ Down button: select an album - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 63
images from the album 1. Select an album. 2. Press the delete button and a confirmation window will display. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press ●If an image is deleted from the memory, the image doesn't display on an album. ●An image can be added into the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 64
Album button ●Playing back the albums ◎ Playing back all of the albums 1. Select (A) album. 2. Select [SHOW] menu by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button. Press the OK button and the slide show will start. ( ) : The slide show is closed after - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 65
menu, press the PLAY button. Menu tab Main menu RESIZE PROTECT DELETE ALL DPOF COPY TO CARD Sub menu Secondary menu Page 2048X1536 - 1600X1200 - 1024X768 - p.68 640X480 - USER IMAGE 1, 2 - SELECT ALL UNLOCK/LOCK p.69 UNLOCK/LOCK NO - p.70 YES - STANDARD ONE PIC/ALL PICS - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 66
to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu IMAGES AUTO SET CUSTOM SET 《66》 Sub menu ONE PIC ALL PICS NO YES SIZE LAYOUT TYPE Secondary menu - AUTO POSTCARD CARD LETTER 4X6 L 2L A4 A3 AUTO FULL 1 2 4 8 9 16 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 67
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu tab Main menu Sub menu QUALITY CUSTOM SET DATE FILE NAME PRINT DPOF PRINT RESET STANDARD INDEX NO YES NO YES ※ Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Secondary menu AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE AUTO OFF ON AUTO OFF - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 68
in the JPEG 4:2:2 format. ●The resized image will have a new file name. The [USER IMAGE] image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. ●Only two [USER IMAGE] images can be saved. If you save a new [USER IMAGE] image, the existing startup image will be deleted in order. ●If the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 69
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 [ - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 70
the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card. ● are not deleted. DPOF ■DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card's MISC folder. Select the pictures - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 71
button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window for DPOF STANDARD ONE PIC INDEX ALL PICS PRINT SIZE BACK: SET:OK selecting number of copies will display. [ONE PIC] : Set the number of - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 72
You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 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 value to - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 73
in the internal memory (10MB), the [COPY TO CARD] command will copy only some of the images and display [CARD FULL!] message. Then the system 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. 《73》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 74
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 the PictBridge menu. IMAGES PRINTER SETUP PRINT DPOF AUTO PRINT RESET : Select - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 75
PictBridge : Picture Selection ■Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [IMAGE] menu tab. IMAGES ONE PIC ALL PICS 3. Use the UP - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 76
camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera printing paper AUTO, POSTCARD, CARD, LETTER, 4 X 6, supported in all manufacturer and printer models. ※ If the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 77
the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. PRINT STANDARD INDEX 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired MOVE: ▲▼ submenu value, and then press the OK button. [STANDARD] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 78
PictBridge : RESET ■Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.74) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 79
set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default LANGUAGE FORMAT DATE&TIME IMPRINT AF LAMP SOUND Sub menu Secondary menu SERIES - RESET - OFF, 1, 3, 5MIN - ENGLISH 한국어 FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 80
. [SERIES] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures. [RESET] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 81
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 systems) format. Auto power off ■ This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 82
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 recognise or one that has been taken from another camera. ●Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that has been formatted - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 83
Setting up the Date/ Time/ 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 84
. 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 85
the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN SETUP LCD OFF Q.VIEW 0.5 SEC RESET 1 SEC button and press the RIGHT button. BACK : SET:OK 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 86
●Initialising the Camera 1. In RESET YES button and press the RIGHT button. BACK : SET:OK 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be restored to their defaults. If [YES] is selected : A confirmation window - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 87
camera USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2 OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Page p.87 p.88 p.88 Start up image ■You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera [USER IMAGE - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 88
S.IMAGE SH.SOUND S.SOUND OFF SH.SOUND1 SH.SOUND2 BACK: SET:OK Start up sound ■You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. ●Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 89
problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture build up can also occur in the memory card - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 90
surface of the lens. ■If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time. ■If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 91
NO IMAGE! ㆍThere are no images stored on the memory → Take images → Insert a memory card that is holding some images FILE ERROR! ㆍFile error → Format the memory card ㆍMemory card error → Contact a camera service centre LOW BATTERY! ㆍThere is low battery capacity → Insert fresh batteries. 《91 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 92
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(p.14) ㆍBattery are inserted incorrectly with - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 93
a service centre Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity → Delete unnecessary image files ㆍThe memory card has not been formatted → Format the memory card (p.82) ㆍThe memory card is exhausted → Insert a new memory card ㆍThe memory card is - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 94
incorrect files in the memory card → Insert a memory card that has correct files When using the PC's explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show ㆍCable connection is incorrect → Check the connection ㆍThe camera is off → Turn the camera on ㆍThe operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 95
Digital Metering : Multi, Spot ±2EV (0.5EV steps) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : memory capacity dependent) Size :640x480 memory: Approx. 10MB flash memory External memory: SD card /MMC ( - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 96
Ni-MH, Samsung SBP-1303(Lithium Ion) ※ Included battery may vary depending on sales region. 105.4 x 56.5 x 31.8(excluding the projecting parts of the camera) Approx. 120g (without battery and card) 0 ~ 40°C 5 ~ 85% Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2) Digimax Master Optical - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 97
ensure that you read the 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 are licensed only for - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 98
computer]. A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD. But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9.0~10.2 ■ Digimax Master : This is the all-in-on multi media software solution You can download, view, edit and save your digital image - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 99
installing the application 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 Auto run frame. The camera driver is installed automatically - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 100
will appear. Click [Install]. For information on application software, please refer to page 98. [Click !] INFORMATION ● If you select [Exit] at step 6, the application program installation will be cancelled. 7. The Digimax Master installation window will be displayed as shown alongside. Click the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 101
Setting up the application software 8. A window will open. Click the [Next >] button. [Click !] 9. 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 !] 10. A window will open, asking you to choose - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 102
software 12. Digimax Master camera with the USB cable. 15. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. If the download window of Digmax Master opens, the camera driver - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 103
. 1. Delete the camera driver (p.107), and re-install the driver. 2. Refer to FAQ (p.117) 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 104
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. Press the power button to turn the camera power on. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer as shown below. 3. Turn on the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 105
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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 106
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 Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files. 《106》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 107
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ■ To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Click [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [System]. 3. Select [Device manager → Hard Disk Controller → Samsung Digital Camera] and click the [Delete] button. 4. - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 108
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 5. Click [Start → Settings → Control Panel] and double click [Add/Remove programs]. 6. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax A40/Cyber400] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click !] 7. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [ - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 109
camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.99) 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 stored on the memory. ● When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 110
wait until the lamp is turned off. 2. Unplug the USB cable. ■ Windows 2000/ ME/ XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera ststus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 111
or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button 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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 112
your digital image and movie clip with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. This software is only compatible with Windows except for the Windows 98. ■ To start the program, click [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Master]. ● Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 113
. - Folder name will be made as you want and images will be downloaded. - After selecting a folder that was made before, images will be downloaded. 5. Click [Next(N) >] button. [Click !] 6. A window will open as shown alongside. The destination of selected folder will be displayed on the - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 114
Digimax Master ● Image viewer : You can view the stored images. ① ⑤ ⑥ ② ⑦ ③ ④ - Image viewer functions are listed below. ① Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. ② Image selection window : You can select desired image in this - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 115
for editing an image. ③ Image display window : a selected image displays in this window. ④ Preview window : You can preview the changed image. ※ A still image edited with Digimax Master can't be played back on the camera. ※ Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Master for further information. 《115》 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 116
name. You can select AVI, Windows media (wmv), Windows media (asf) and movie clip for this camera (avi, MPEG-4) file types. ② Frame display window : You can insert multi media in this window. ※ Some movie clips that compresed with a codec that compatible with the Digimax Master can't play back in - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 117
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 - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 118
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 USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly. [Case 8] Are other USB cables connected to - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 119
driver, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. [Case 10] In some security programs (Norton Anti Virus, V3, etc.), the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk. → Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the security program instructions - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 120
Decoder provided with the camera is installed. → If you didn't install the camera driver, please install the camera. 2) Run the windows explorer and select the CD-ROM drive. 3) Select the [JPEG_Decoder] folder and double click the Setup.exe file. The codec will be installed. 2. Compatible problems - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 121
or set the default program of the AVI file as the Windows Media Player. Trace [Start → Control Panel → Add/ problems will be solved with those remedies. If the movie clip doesn't play back continuously, install the JPEGCODE provided with the camera again. ※ For more information, visit the samsung - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 122
is starting. → In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. 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 PC manufacturers and some - Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 | User Manual - Page 123
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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 application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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Figures(Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax A40.
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Cyber 400