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 Application software CD-ROM. (p.79) Take a picture. (p.16) Getting to Know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. åPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. åIf 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. åPlease check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction. åKeep this manual in a safe place. åIf 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 your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader. åThe contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. ÄMicrosoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ÄAll brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Take a picture Insert the USB cable Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC's USB port and the camera's USB connection terminal. (p.81) Check the camera's power Check the camera's power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on. Check [Removable Disk] Open Windows's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.82) 1 Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. å Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. å Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. å Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. 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. 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 a fire or electric shock. å Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock. Warning WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. å Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject's eyes may cause eyesight damage. å For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: - Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately. - There is the possibility of injury from the camera's moving parts. å Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. å Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire. å When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. 2 Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. å Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. - Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. - Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. - Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. å Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera's components. å Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. å Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. å Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. å Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. 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 battery. Ä Available AC adapter : Voltage: 3.3V, Ampere: 2.0A, Diameter: 2.35 å After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 49) are same. Contents READY 007 System chart 07 008 008 009 010 010 010 011 011 012 013 Identification of features Front & Top Back Bottom / 5 Function button Self-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Instructions on how to use the memory card RECORDING 015 LCD monitor indicator 15 016 016 016 017 017 018 019 019 020 020 020 Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode How to use the Program mode How to use the Manual mode How to use the DIS mode Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Portrait mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) 3 Contents 021 022 022 022 022 024 025 026 027 028 030 031 032 032 033 033 034 034 035 035 036 036 037 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM W / T button Face Detection(FD) button Function Description / Info / Up button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button E (Effect) button E (Effect) button : Colour Fn button How to use the Fn menu Size Quality / Frame rate Metering Sharpness ISO White balance Exposure compensation SETUP 038 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the 38 038 038 039 039 040 040 041 041 041 041 041 042 042 042 042 043 043 044 044 044 045 045 046 camera settings Recording Auto Focus type Voice Memo Voice Recording Recording the movie clip without voice SCENE mode Sound menu Sound Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep Sound AF sound Self Portrait Setup menu Display Language Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image LCD brightness Quick view LCD save Settings 4 Contents 046 046 047 047 048 048 049 049 Formatting a memory Initialisation File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Selecting a battery type 057 057 059 060 060 061 061 062 062 062 062 063 063 064 066 067 068 068 069 069 071 072 074 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image E (Effect) button : Colour Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide Show Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide Show effects Setting play interval Setting Background Music Playback Voice memo Deleting images Protecting images DPOF Copy To Card PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Reset Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 5 PLAY 050 Starting play mode 50 050 050 051 051 051 052 052 052 054 054 055 055 055 056 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 Thumbnail / Enlargement button Info / Up button Play & Pause / Down button Left / Right / Menu / OK button Printer button Delete button E (Effect) button : Resize Contents SOFTWARE 077 Software Notes 77 077 078 079 081 084 085 085 085 086 089 System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Samsung Master FAQ 6 System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Included items 01 READY Camera AA Alkaline Batteries USB cable Camera strap Software CD (see p.78) User manual, Product warranty Optional items SD/SDHC memory card / MMC (see p.12) Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) Charger (SBC-N2) AV cable AC cord Camera case READY_ 7 Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Flash DC input connection port USB / AV connection terminal Power button Microphone Speaker Self-timer lamp / AF sensor Lens/ Lens cover 8 _READY Identification of features Back Camera status lamp 01 READY Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Face Detection(FD) button LCD monitor E (Effects) button Strap eyelet Fn / Delete button 5 function button Play mode / Printer button READY_ 9 Identification of features Bottom / 5 Function button Battery chamber cover Memory card slot Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Description - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject's movement. Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture ] Tripod socket Battery chamber Blinking Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Status Power on Function Description / Information / Up button MENU / OK button After taking a picture When flash battery is charging The lamp blinks Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button When the USB cable is inserted to a PC When the USB cable is inserted into a printer Macro / Down button Play & Pause button The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) The lamp is off When the printer is printing The lamp blinks When the AF activates The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject) 10 _READY Identification of features Mode icon Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE ICON MODE ICON Auto Program Manual DIS 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) 01 READY S Photo Help Guide Portrait Scene ³ SCENE ÿ Movie Ê SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specification Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SNB-2512 Ni-MH 2500mAh 1.2V x 2 Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2) _ Nightscene m Children Close up MODE Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region. Important information about battery usage. å When camera is not in use, turn off the power. å Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. å Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect th ...