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Disk]. (p.87) Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. å Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. å If 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 centre. å Please - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 3
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. å 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 cause - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 4
be an after image on the LCD monitor. å Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. å Using an AC adapter that doesn't match with the camera specification may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 5
Inserting the memory card 014 Instructions on how to use the memory card 016 When using the camera for the first time RECORDING 017 LCD monitor indicator for When Taking Pictures 025 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 025 POWER button 025 SHUTTER button 025 ZOOM button 027 Info (DISP) / Up - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 6
Formatting a memory 048 battery type PLAY 053 053 053 054 054 055 055 056 056 Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice Playing back a voice memo LCD monitor Indicator Using the camera buttons to set the camera - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 7
LCD monitor service centre 079 Specifications SOFTWARE 082 082 083 084 086 089 090 093 093 094 Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 8
AD81-00867A Sold Separately USB cable 3802-001205 Camera strap AD63-02596A / AD63-02604A Software CD (see p.83) AD46-00284A User manual, Product warranty AD68-04118A SD/SDHC memory card / MMC (see p.15) Rechargeable battery AD81-00879A Charger AD81-00898A AV cable AD81-00750A AC cord - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 9
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Flash 8 Power button Microphone Self-timer lamp / AF sensor Speaker Lens/ Lens cover - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 10
Identification of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp Zoom Wide(W) button (Thumbnail) Zoom Tele(T) button (Digital zoom) Strap eyelet USB / AV / DC terminal Fn / Delete button MENU button 5 function button Play mode button 9 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 11
Identification of features Bottom Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Battery chamber 5 Function button Information / Up button OK / Play & Pause button Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button Macro / Down button Tripod socket Ä To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 12
the camera is ready to take a picture When flash battery is charging The lamp blinks When the USB cable is The lamp lights up inserted to a PC (LCD monitor page 19 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE Auto Program DIS Photo Help Guide ICON MODE Scene Movie - - ICON - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 13
Connecting to a Power Source We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) Ê SNB-2512 rechargeable - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 14
and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor). - Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot. Ê There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator Battery status The battery is fully - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 15
perfectly normal. å 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. å Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. å If the memory card is subjected to any of the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 16
Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] å The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 17
a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time, language and battery type. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time, language and battery type. Set up the date, time, language and battery type before using this camera. Ê Setting up the language 1. Select - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 18
Icons 1 Recording mode 2 Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate 3 Voice Memo Number of available shots 4 remaining Remaining time 00001 00:00:00 Page p.19 p.25 p.43 p.15 p.15 No. Description 5 Memory card icon / Internal memory icon 6 Battery 7 Flash 8 Self-timer - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 19
How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. 2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus. Mode Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Auto Program DIS Photo Help Guide Scene Movie Change Mode Functions Sound Display - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 20
an image will be stored on the memory card. 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 5. Select the Auto mode by pressing the MENU button. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 7. Press the shutter button to - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 21
mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions 19) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the p.40 p.40 p.41 p.42 p.43 Ê Things to watch out for using the DIS mode 1. The digital zoom will - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 22
potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. Available functions of the photo help guide å picture colour Photo Help Guide Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to reduce camera shake Features to use - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 23
settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by pressing the MENU button (p.19). 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button to capture an image. 22 The scene modes are listed below. [Beauty Shot - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 24
for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the MENU button. (The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.). 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 25
battery memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. å When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 26
displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 3X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 9X. Ê TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 27
from the camera. Pressing the ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button [TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom] Digital zoom WIDE Optical zoom Digital zoom : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 28
take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Show all photographic information. [Filming screen] Show only basic information. [Information screen] [Auto Focus] [Macro ( )] [Auto Macro ( )] 27 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 29
: 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity å When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera shake. å When you take a picture within 40cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm (Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. 28 Ê Available focusing method, by recording mode ( o : Selectable - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 30
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 desired flash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 31
). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. å Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. å Under normal operating conditions correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display on the LCD monitor. When a shot with "red eye - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 32
makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This function is function is cancelled. å Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. å In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. 31 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 33
the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double self-timer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. 3. When you press the part (50%) of the sensor where the movement is recognized. å If the camera doesn`t sense any movement for 30 seconds, or the camera - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 34
related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display Help Guide Scene Movie Exit Change [Menu on] OK button - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, p.40 Focus Area p.40 Photo Style Selector p.41 Image Adjust p. - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 35
rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. Exposure compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure exposure indicator ( ) will be displayed on the Left of the LCD monitor. Ä A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 36
cast on your images. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white. 2. OK button : selects previous White paper custom white balance. Shutter button : saves new custom white balance. - The - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 37
[Motion Capture] is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. Ä [ISO] is enabled only in [Program] or [Photo Help Guide] mode. Face Detection If you use face detection options, your camera can detect a human face. When focusing on a human face, the brightness of the face is also adjusted. You can also - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 38
Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. å When the camera guiding sound. 2. Start filming by pressing the shutter button. å When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when the face is not in the center. å The guiding - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 39
[ STILL IMAGE mode ] Back Move [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] å The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory. 38 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 40
mode ] å This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). å JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the image . [Spot] ( ) : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for light. This is suitable when the subject in the centre - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 41
are saved and the images play back on the Rear LCD. The maximum number of shots is 30 and the image size memory, the motion capture is not available. å It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur. 40 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 42
Functions ( ) Photo Style Selector You can add various effects to the image without using image editing software. Photo Style Selector Set a photo style to evoke a mood. Back Move Ê Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 43
picture you are about to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. Adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation. Image Adjust Contrast Sharpness Saturation Back Move - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 44
.) Set the voice memo feature. Memo - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. - Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. - Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 45
the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button and a movie will record for as long as the memory capacity allows without voice. Record a video without audio. Off Back Move å A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. å If the camera - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 46
Back Off :Medium Low :Off Med:iu1m High:1 :On :On Set Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. - Start up sound : [Off]*, [1], [2], [3] Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Self-Portrait Back :Medium Off :Off 1 :1 2 :1 3 :On :On - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 47
this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. Ê The items indicated by * are default settings. Ä of language that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 48
Display SAVE If you set the [Power Save] to On and the camera isn't operated during the specified time, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. - Sub menus [Off]* : The LCD monitor will not be turned off. [On] : If the camera isn't operated during the specified time (about 30 SEC.), the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 49
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 SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 50
Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas. - Date type : [yyyy/mm/dd], [mm/ a folder are 9999. - The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) format. If you change the image file name - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 51
Back Off :Off 1 min:London 3 min:Series 5 min:Off 10 m:3inmin Set - After replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved. - Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in the PC / Printer mode, slide show, playing back a voice recording and playing - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 52
connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Ê Connecting to an external monitor When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the image and menus on the LCD monitor will be visible on the external monitor and the LCD monitor of the camera. Video Out AF Lamp USB Battery Type NTS:CNTSC PAL - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 53
light conditions. Video Out AF Lamp USB Battery Type Back :NTSC Off :On On :Auto :Alkaline Set Setting the USB If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer]. -[USB] sub menus: [Auto]* : Automatically enables - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 54
the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory. Playing back a still image 1. Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play mode button ( Î ). 2. The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. Playing - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 55
Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. Ê How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the OK button while playing the movie clip. Then press the Down button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name. Ä The captured movie clip file is - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 56
monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. No. Description 1 Playback mode 2 Voice Memo 3 DPOF 4 Protect 5 Folder name & File name 6 Memory card indicator 7 Battery 8 ISO 9 Aperture value 10 Shutter speed 11 Flash 12 Image size - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 57
sound will not be generated. To cancel the Manner mode, turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) image. Ê Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed on full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 58
2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to new file name, and appear on the LCD monitor. - [No] : The trimming menu will disappear. Ä If there is not enough memory space to save the trimmed image, the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 59
. Info (DISP) button Play & Pause / OK button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows: - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 60
: When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. Delete ( Õ ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the Left / Right button - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 61
mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode Slide Show () Interval Music Delete Protect File Options ( ) Voice memo DPOF Copy To Card Sub Menu Off Calm Sweet Rural Vivid Lively Shine Relax 1, 3, 5, 10 sec Off Mist - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 62
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 Size ❹ Layout Sub Menu One Photo All Photos Auto PostCard Card 4X6 L 2L Letter - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 63
is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. - If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. - If the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image, a [Memory Full] message will appear on the LCD monitor and the resized image can - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 64
Vertical Back Move [ : Horizontal] : Rotate picture horizontally Back Move [ ® : Vertical] : Rotate picture vertically If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may appear to the left and right of the image. Photo Style Selector It is possible to add various effects - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 65
Edit ( ) Ê Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Back Move Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values Back Move Image Adjust 1. Press the play back button and - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 66
name. Starting the Multi Slide Show ( ) Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Multi Slide - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 67
Date:Off Selec:1t sec :Off [All] : All images saved in the Memory are played back. Back Set Press the OK button to save the configuration. [ menu to start the multi slide show. Configure Multi Slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show. 1. Select the [ - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 68
press the OK button. Deleting images This deletes images stored on the memory. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Delete press the OK button. Delete Protect Voice memo DPOF Copy To Card Select All :Off [Select] : Selection window for an image screen will be changed to the play mode - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 69
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. Protecting images This is used to protect specific an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 70
Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card's MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. Ê The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD support print. - Zoom button : Select instructions, the DPOF indicator ( ) will show. 69 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 71
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. displayed. Size - Up / Down / Left / Right : Select an image. - Zoom W/T Button : Change the print size. - Fn button : Your changes will be - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 72
any unnecessary files to free up space before inserting the memory card into the camera. å When you move the images that are stored in the internal memory by doing [Copy To Card] to the card, the next number of file names will be created in the card to avoid duplication of the file name. - When the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 73
PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that Ê Easy printing supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera to printer directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. in the Play back mode, you can print a - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 74
2L :Auto Set Menu Function Sub menu Size Set the size of the printing paper Auto, PostCard, Card, 4X6, L, 2L, Letter, A4, A3 Layout Set the number of pictures to Auto, Full, not supported on all printers. If not supported, the menus are still displayed in the LCD, but are not selectable. 73 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 75
default setting, refer to the user's guide that came with your printer. 74 Important camera unusable. å Handling the camera - Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. - Protect the large size LCD monitor from an impact. When this camera is not used, keep it in the camera - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 76
the USB cable before trying the transfer again. å Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. å If the digital camera is - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 77
new memory card. à Delete the unnecessary image files [No Image File] åThere are no images stored on the memory à Take images à Insert a memory card that is holding some images [File Error] åFile error à Delete the file. åMemory card error à Contact a camera service centre. [Low Battery] åThere - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 78
image files åThe memory card has not been formatted à Format the memory card (p.48) åThe memory card is exhausted à Insert a new memory card åThe memory card is locked à Refer to [Card Locked] error message åThe camera's power is off à Turn the camera power on åThe battery is exhausted à Insert - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 79
Cable connection is incorrect à Check the connection åThe camera is off à Turn the camera on å The operating system is not Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3. Alternatively the PC does not support USB à Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3 to PC that supports USB A part of the LCD screen - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 80
Specifications Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD - Effective Pixel : Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 12.3 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 18.9mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm) - F No. : F3.2(W) ~ F5.8(T) - Digital Zoom Photo Help Guide, Scene ·Scene - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 81
: 30 fps, 15 fps ·3X Optical Zoom and Mute in Zooming ·Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture - Media ·Internal memory : About 11MB flash memory ·External Memory (Optional) : MMC card (Up to 1GB guaranteed) SD card (Up to 2GB guaranteed) SDHC card (Up to 8GB guaranteed - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 82
Ni-MH Battery & Charger) Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region. Dimensions (WxHxD) - 94.1 x 62.7 x 25.2mm (excluding protrusions) Weight - Approx. 121g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 83
Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. -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 unlikely event of a manufacturing fault - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 84
the [Windows Explorer] and select [Installer.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. Ê Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 85
internet. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a recent version of DirectX has been installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed. http://www.samsung.com 1. The auto run frame will display. Click the [Samsung Digital Camera Installer] menu - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 86
Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. Ä If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 87
Setting up the application software å PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. Install Adobe Reader from the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 88
). Ê 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 double click - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 89
up menu will open. Click [Paste]. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move that is not taken by this camera to the Removable Disk, the [File Error] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 90
on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [OK] button - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 91
, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start à Programs ÃSamsung à Samsung Master]. Ê Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downloading images will be displayed - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 92
preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. Ð Zoom bar : You can change preview size. Ñ Folder display window : You can A still image edited with Samsung Master can't be played back on the camera. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. 91 - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 93
a movie clip. Ä Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can't play back in the Samsung Master. Ä Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Ì Edit menu : You can select - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 94
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 version during start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 10.3. 3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on. 4. A new - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 95
Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. Case 3 There is an unexpected error during file transfer. Ã Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again. Case 4 When using the USB hub. Ã There may be a problem in connecting the - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 96
USB Support) If you can't change the menu by yourself, contact to the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer. Ê If the movie clip can't be deleted, or the removable disk can't be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer. Ã If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 97
Ê Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Model No. : SAMSUNG SL40 Responsible Party : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules - Samsung SL40 | User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 98
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