ENGLISH NOTE · · · · This camera will not function without a battery. Use one 3V lithium battery (CR 2). The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: · When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained. · When the Power is turned off.(When the lens cap is closed.) · When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding. (Rewinding will stop when the power button is pressed during rewinding.) · When the film remains in the camera after rewinding. · When the flash is being charged. This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to operate under certain circumstances in which there is a strong electromagnetic field (near a TV, microwave etc.). If this occurs, please remove the lithium battery and replace after 2~3 minutes. 2 CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Part Names ................................................................................ 4 LCD panel ...................................................................................7 Viewfinder and Indicators ...........................................................8 Loading the battery .....................................................................9 Checking the battery .................................................................10 Loading the film .........................................................................11 Attaching the strap ....................................................................12 Using the camera.......................................................................13 Holding the camera ..................................................................14 Taking pictures ..........................................................................15 Buzzer operation .......................................................................16 Date imprinting (Q.D. model only) ........................................... 19 Using the Flash mode ..............................................................21 Auto Red-eye Reduction ..........................................................22 Auto Flash ..................................................................................23 Fill-in flash .................................................................................24 Flash off .....................................................................................24 Using the Shooting mode .........................................................25 Self Shooting ..............................................................................26 2 Sec. Delayed shutter release .................................................27 Bulb shooting(B Shutter) ..........................................................28 IMPORTANT NOTES Care and storage ......................................................................29 Trouble shooting .......................................................................30 TAKING PHOTOS Using the focus lock ..................................................................17 Rewinding the film ....................................................................18 SPECIFICATIONS Checking the camera ..............................................................33 3 PART NAMES Front / Top Autofocus window Self-timer lamp Exposure sensor Shutter button Mode dial LCD panel Mid-roll rewind button Flash button (Flash mode selection button) Buzzer ON/OFF button PREPARATION Battery Chamber cover Flash 4 Lens Viewfinder Rear / Bottom Power button Autofocus/flash indicator(Green LED) Viewfinder Zoom Button W(WIDE) Zoom Button T(TELE) Film check window Back cover release button Strap eyelet Date record window (Q.D. model only) Tripod socket Date selection button (Q.D. model only) 5 Interior Back cover Film pressure plate Film pressure roller Spool Film sensor DX contacts 6 LCD PANEL Flash mode Buzzer indicator Exposure counter Film loading failure warning indicator(E) Battery condition indicator Film rewinding indicator 7 VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS Viewfinder Close range picture area mark - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 1.0m~1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 1.2m ~ 2.0m Picture area frame - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 2.0m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame) Indicators Green Autofocus Indicator (Green LED) When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking. Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions) Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked) Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably a tripod) to avoid camera shake. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) 8 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position. 3. Close the chamber cover. NOTE Use one CR 2 battery. The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes. Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period. The indicator will disappear on the LCD panel when the power is turned off. Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery. If the date or time is incorrect, please refer to page 19 and adjust accordingly. 9 CHECKING THE BATTERY You can check the battery life on the LCD panel 1. Normal operation - The battery condition indicator does not appear. 2. The indicator appears half way. - The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available. 3. The indicator blinks. - The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery. NOTE Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction. Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures (under -10 (14 ));Try to keep the camera warm between shots. (The battery will operate normally again when the temperature returns to normal). Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care. Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse. 10 LOADING THE FILM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. The film should lie flat. 4. Close the back cover. It will close with a "click". 5. The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads "1". 6. If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an "E" warning signal. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) Reload the film following the steps shown above. NOTE The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50-1600 DX film. When you use non-DX film, the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100. Load the film in subdued lighting. 11 ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 2 3 Refer to the illustrations above. 12 USING THE CAMERA 2 1 Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically. While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. Press the lens in . (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the (Wide) button to move the 13 HOLDING THE CAMERA NOTE ;;; ;;; ;;; ;; ;;; ;;; ;; ;;; ;;; ;; In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steady, especially when using longer focal lengths (Tele). Place the camera strap over your wrist. Both elbows (horizontal picture) or one elbow (vertical picture) should be held close to your body. Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the camera. This ensures correct framing. Ensure you can see all four sides of the viewing frame when composing your shot. Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows. When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens. 14 TAKING PICTURES Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8) Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture. The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance. Exposure range (WIDE) : 1.0m ~ (TELE) : 1.2m ~ NOTE When the flash is being charged, the indicator(Green LED) will be blinked rapidly. In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter button gently, particularly when using longer focal lengths (Tele). After taking pictures, turn off the camera. This will protect the lens and prevent unintended shots. (If not used for 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically). The quality of pictures is not guaranteed when the distance is less than 1.0m (WIDE) or 1.2m (TELE). Pressing the shutter button will activate the zoom lens for accurate focusing. But there is no change of focal length. 15 BUZZER OPERATION The buzzer function can be selected by Buzzer ON/OFF button and it will operate only if the buzzer mark appears on the LCD panel. According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows. Buzzer sound Peek long beeps(4Hz) long beeps(2Hz) Function Selection Warning Warning Application When you press Flash, Buzzer button When Mode Dial is changed When hand shake is detected When a film is loaded incorrectly When the rewinding is completely finished NOTE The buzzer function set automatically when the power is turned on after inserting new battery. Buzzer function is changed by buzzer ON/OFF button. 16 USING THE FOCUS LOCK If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus Lock function described below. 1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject. 2. Press the shutter button half way down. (Green LED light) Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture. 3. Keeping the shutter button depressed, recompose your picture as desired. Hold the camera steadily and gently press the shutter button completely down. The Focus Lock can be released at any time by lifting your finger from the shutter button. TAKING PHOTOS ! ATTENTION The Autofocus system of this camera may not function in circumstances below : The subject blends into the background. The subject is fast moving. The subject does not reflect enough light back into the autofocus receiver(e.g.very dark objects). The subject is very narrow, either horizontally or vertically(e.g.a lamppost). There is more than one subject, one near the camera and one some distance away. Strong light is directed at the camera. (the subject is back lit). Fireworks and smoke. Shining or glossy surfaces such as a car body or the surface of water. In these circumstances, using the Focus Lock feature may help to solve the problem. 17 REWINDING THE FILM 1. Automatic rewinding After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed. When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( ) will blink. After 5 seconds the icon will no longer be displayed. You may remove the film at this point.(Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) 2. Mid-roll rewinding Mid-roll rewind button To rewind the film in the middle of a roll, press the Mid-roll rewind button. The film will be completely rewound, ready for processing. You will not be able to reload the film. NOTE If you press the Power button during film rewinding, the rewinding is interrupted until the Power button is released. If the motor stops before the LCD shows "0", replace the battery. Do not open the back cover until the battery is replaced. 18 DATE IMPRINTING (Q.D. MODEL ONLY) 1. Changing Date format Press the MODE button in the back cover to select the desired format. 2. Date Zone 19 3. Setting the Date Select the date mode by pressing the MODE button. Press the SELECT button to access a day, month or year. Adjust the date or time by pressing the SET button. (The date will run through quickly if you press the SET button continuously.) NOTE EXAMPLE 2001 ­> "01" To avoid damage the buttons, do not use a sharp implement. 2002 ­> "02" Remember, when changing the battery, you will need to 2003 ­> "03" adjust the date. This camera will set the date automatically until 2049. A year mark will be indicated by the last 2 digits on the Date Reco ...