Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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.94)
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
Take a picture. (p.16)
Insert the USB cable
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC's USB port and the camera's USB connection terminal. (p.97)
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.97)
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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.
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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, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter ( ): 2.35 å After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Setup] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 56) are same or not.
Contents
READY 007 System chart
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
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RECORDING 015 LCD monitor indicator
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016 016 016 017 017 018 019 019 019 020 020
Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode How to use the Program mode How to use the ASR mode How to use the Manual mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Portrait mode How to use the Night mode How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) 3
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021 022 022 022 022 024 024 026 026 028 030 030 031 032 033 034 034 035 037 038 038 039 039 040 4 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM W / T button 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 E (Effect) button : Colour Mask E (Effect) button : Saturation E (Effect) button : FUN Pre-set focus frame Composite shooting Photo Frame Fn button How to use the Fn menu Size Quality / Frame rate Metering 040 042 042 043 Drive mode ISO White balance Exposure compensation
SETUP 044 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
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044 044 045 045 047 047 048 048 049 049 049 049 049 050 050 050 051
camera settings Recording Sharpness Contrast 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 Setup menu Setup menu 1
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051 052 052 052 053 053 053 053 054 054 054 054 055 056 056 056 File name LANGUAGE Setting up the Date / Time / Date type World Time Imprinting the recording date LCD brightness Auto Focus lamp Start up image Setup menu 2 Quick view Auto power off LCD save Selecting Video out type Formatting a memory Initialisation Selecting a battery type 060 060 060 062 062 063 063 063 064 065 065 066 066 067 068 068 068 068 068 068 069 069 070 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 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image E (Effect) button : Colour E (Effect) button : Special Colour Colour Filter Colour mask E (Effect) button : Image editing Red eye Removal Brightness control Contrast control Saturation control Noise Effect Effect (E button) : FUN Cartoon Preset focus frames 5
PLAY 057 Starting play mode
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057 057 058 058 059 059
Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice Playing back a voice memo
Contents
071 073 074 074 076 076 076 077 077 077 078 078 078 079 079 081 082 083 084 084 085 086 087 089 6 Composite image Photo Frame Sticker Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Start the slide show Selecting Images Configure 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
SOFTWARE 092 Software Notes
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092 093 094 096 099 100 100 100 101 104
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
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 case
User manual, Product warranty
Camera strap
Software CD (see p.93)
Computer (see p.97)
PictBridge compatible printer (see p.82)
DPOF compatible printer (see p.79)
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC (see p.12) USB cable AV cable
Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) AA Alkaline Batteries
AC cord
Charger (SBC-N2)
External monitor (see p. 55)
READY_ 7
Identification of features
Front & Top
Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker
Flash Self-timer lamp / AF sensor
USB / AV connection terminal Lens/ Lens cover DC input connection port
Microphone
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Identification of features
Back
Camera status lamp
01 READY
Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button LCD monitor Strap eyelet
Fn / Delete button
5 function button
Play mode / Printer button
READY_ 9
Identification of features
Bottom / 5-function button
Tripod socket Battery chamber cover Memory card slot
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Blinking Description - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 3 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.
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Battery chamber
Blinking Blinking Blinking
Camera Status Lamp
Status Power on 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 The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) The lamp is off
Information / Up button MENU / OK button
After taking a picture When the USB cable is inserted to a PC Transmitting Data with a PC When the USB cable is inserted to a printer
Flash / Left button
Self-timer / Right button
When the printer is printing The lamp blinks Macro / Down button Play & Pause button 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)
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Identification of features
Mode icon
Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE ICON MODE ICON AUTO PROGRAM ASR MANUAL
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)
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SCENE ³
PORTRAIT
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NIGHT
MOVIE
Ê SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specification
Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SNB-25 ...