User 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. ENGLISH Instructions Use this camera in the following order. 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.111) 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 centre. Please 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 camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction. Keep this manual in a safe place. 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 your PC. Please note that the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks. The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. HD Set up the camera driver Take a picture Take a picture. (p.17) Insert the USB cable Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC's USB port and the camera's USB connection terminal. (p.113) Check the camera's power Check the camera's power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. (p.12) Check [Removable Disk] Open Windows EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.114) 1 Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 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. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. When using this camera in low temperature, the following cases may be found. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature. - It takes more time to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may be differ from the subject. - When changing the composition, there may be after image on the LCD monitor. When you turn on the camera by rotating the LCD monitor, take care not to drop the camera. Contents READY System chart 5 Identification of features 6 Connecting to a Power Source 8 Using an AC cable 9 Using a USB cable 9 How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137C) 9 Inserting the memory card 10 Instructions on how to use the memory card 11 When Using the Camera for the First Time 12 Things to watch out for when taking pictures 21 Focus lock 22 Using the camera buttons to set the 23 camera POWER button 23 SHUTTER button 23 FR (Face Recognition) / Lock button 23 ZOOM W / T button 24 Mode button 25 Info button 25 Setting up the camera mode 26 Self-timer 26 Macro 27 Flash 28 Image Size 30 Quality / Frame rate 31 Metering 31 Continuous shot 32 ISO 32 White balance 33 Exposure compensation 34 Movie Clip frame stabiliser 34 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the 35 camera settings Auto Focus type 35 Voice Memo 36 Voice Recording 36 Sharpness 37 Contrast 38 Recording the movie clip without voice 38 3 RECORDING When Using the Camera for the First 14 Time: Touch Screen Starting the recording mode 15 Selecting modes 16 How to use the AUTO mode 17 How to use the PROGRAM mode 17 How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode 18 Wise Shot 18 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode 19 Pausing while recording a movie clip 19 (Successive Recording) How to use the SCENE mode 19 Face recognition 20 Contents Effect Effect : Colour Effect Effect : Image editing Effect : FUN 39 40 42 43 Voice memo Protecting images Deleting images DPOF DPOF : STANDARD DPOF : Index DPOF : Print size Copy To Card PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Reset Sound menu Sound 72 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 78 78 79 79 80 Calibration Selecting Video out type Formatting a memory Initialisation 87 87 88 89 SRS Auto Scroll MP3 BGM Setting Language setting World Tour Guide Download the tour guide information World Tour Guide mode Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specification 99 99 100 100 101 101 101 103 104 105 107 PLAY Starting play mode 49 Playing back a still image 49 Playing back a movie clip 49 Movie clip capture function 50 On camera movie trimming 50 Playing back a recorded voice 51 Playing back a voice memo 51 LCD monitor Indicator 52 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 53 Play mode button 53 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button / Volume button 53 Info button 55 Printer button 55 Delete icon 56 Effect: Image Editing 56 Effect: Colour 58 Effect: Image adjustment 60 Effect: Fun 62 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 69 Slide Show 70 4 MP3/ PMP/ TEXT VIEWER Mode MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER Mode 89 Downloading files 90 Starting the MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER mode 91 LCD monitor indicator for MP3 / PMP / 92 TEXT VIEWER mode Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 93 Volume button / icon 93 Play & Pause / Control icon 94 Hold button 94 Equalizer icon 95 Playlist icon 95 Setting up the playback function using the LCD monitor 95 Play mode 96 Skin of MP3 player 96 Playing back the slide show 97 Setting slide show interval 97 Setting up the recording function in the MP3 mode 97 Delete 98 Frame search 98 SOFTWARE Software Notes About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removable Disk Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Digimax Converter Digimax Master FAQ 110 110 111 113 114 115 116 116 116 117 118 121 SETUP Setup menu Setup menu 1 File name LANGUAGE Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Imprinting the recording date LCD brightness Auto Focus lamp Start up image Setup menu 2 Quick view Auto power off LCD save 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 84 85 85 85 86 86 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 > Computer Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.110~111) Earphones PictBridge compatible printer (see p.77) DPOF compatible printer (see p.74) SD memory card / MMC (see p.10) AV cable Touch Pen AC adapter (SAC-45) / USB cable (SUC-C2) Rechargeable battery (SLB-1137C) External monitor (see p.87~88) 5 Identification of features Front & Top Power button Face Recognition (FR) / Lock button Shutter button Microphone Speaker Flash Self-timer / AF lamp Lens Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals before taking a picture. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. 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. Blinking Blinking 6 Identification of features Back Camera Status Lamp Status Power on After taking a picture 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 is on (The lamp will be turned off after recognising the camera) The lamp is off (LCD monitor turns off) Zoom W (Thumbnail) / Zoom T (Digital zoom) / Volume button When the USB cable is inserted to a computer Transmitting Data with a PC LCD monitor (Touch Screen) Earphones jack Camera status lamp When the USB cable The lamp turns on is inserted to a printer When the printer is printing The lamp blinks The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject) When the AF activates Mode button Camera strap Information button Playback mode / Printer button Do not rotate the LCD clockwise. It causes LCD breakage. The LCD can be rotated counter-clockwise 180 7 Identification of features Bottom Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137C) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. SLB-1137C rechargeable battery Specification Memory card slot Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time (When the camera is turned off) SLB-1137C Lithium Ion 1100mAh 3.7V Approx. 150 MIN Battery chamber Battery lock lever Battery chamber cover Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-1137C Battery life / Number of images Based on the following shooting conditions Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 7M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval : 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between Wide and Tele after every shot. Using the flash on every second shot.Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Pow ...