Instructions Use this camera in the following order Getting to know your camera 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.64) Take a picture. (p.15) Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. 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. 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 the 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. The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have, servicing fees are charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. In some countries where this camera is not in market, servicings may not be available. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Set up the camera driver 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.66) Check the camera's power Check the camera's power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. Check [Removable Disk] Open Window' EXPLORER and search s for [Removable Disk]. (p.67) 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 holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader. 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. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should 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 extreme variances 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 burst 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. 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. 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. Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. Contents READY System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom 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 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 16 Using Successive Recording How to use the Program mode 17 17 How to use the Scene modes How to use the VOICE 18 RECORDING mode Things to Watch Out for When 18 Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the 19 camera 19 POWER button 19 Shutter button 19 ZOOM W / T button 19 TELE Zoom 20 WIDE Zoom Voice recording / Voice memo / UP 21 button 21 Recording a voice memo 21 Macro / Down button 22 Focus lock 22 Flash / Left button 24 Self-timer / Right button 25 MENU / OK button 25 M (Mode) button 26 E (Effect) button 27 Special Effect : Colour Special Effect : 27 Preset focus frames 28 Movie Clip frame stabiliser RECORDING LCD monitor indicator 13 14 Changing the recording mode 14 Selecting the [MODE] menu Changing the recording mode 14 15 Starting the recording mode 15 How to use the Auto mode How to use the Movie clip mode 16 Recording the movie clip without 16 sound Pausing while recording a movie clip 16 (Successive Recording) 3 Contents + / - button Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings How to use the menu Mode Set Mode Size Quality / Frame rate Metering Continuous shot Sharpness OSD (On Screen Display) information 29 31 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 Play & Pause / Down button Left / Right / Menu / OK button E (Effect) button Delete button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show On Screen Display information Rotating an image Resize Protecting images Deleting images Copy To Card DPOF DPOF : STANDARD DPOF : Index DPOF : Print size PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Print PictBridge : RESET 41 41 41 41 42 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 52 Language Format Setting up the Date / Time / Date type World Time Imprinting the recording date Auto Focus lamp Sound Connecting an External Device (USB) LCD brightness Selecting Video out type Quick view Initialisation Setting up the Mycam menu Start up image Start up sound Shutter sound Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 54 54 55 55 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 57 57 57 57 58 59 60 61 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 Digimax Master FAQ 64 66 68 68 68 69 69 72 PLAY Starting play mode 36 37 Playing back a movie clip 37 Movie clip capture function 37 How to capture the movie clip 37 On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice 38 38 LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust 38 the camera 38 Play mode button Thumbnail / Enlargement button 39 40 Voice memo / Up button SETUP Setup menu File name Auto power off 52 53 54 SOFTWARE Software Notes System Requirements About the software 63 63 63 4 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 > Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.63) Computer (see p.66) PictBridge compatible printer (see p.49) DPOF compatible printer (see p.48) SD memory card / MMC (see p.12) USB cable AV cable Rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) AC cord Charger (SBC-L5) External monitor (see p. 56) 5 Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens Microphone 6 Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) M (Mode) button LCD monitor E (Effects) button + / - button, Delete button AV OUT/ USB 5 function button Strap eyelet Tripod socket Play mode button/Printer button 7 Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Memory card slot Battery holder Blinking Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second 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. Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Battery chamber cover Battery chamber Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is Power on ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and After taking a picture turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp lights up When the USB cable is (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) inserted to a PC Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) When the USB cable is inserted to a printer When the printer is printing The lamp is off The lamp blinks Status Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button Menu / OK button Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button Macro / Down button Play & Pause button 8 Identification of features Mode icon : Refer to page 14 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE MOVIE CLIP VOICE RECORDING ICON MODE ICON MODE SUNSET ICON DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW SCENE NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE TEXT CLOSE UP AUTO PROGRAM PLAY Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-0837 Still image Battery life Number of images Approx. 85 MIN Approx. 170 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 the Wide and the Tele ends every 1 shot. Using the flash every two times Movie Recording time Approx. 70 MIN Using the fully charged battery Based 640X480 image size on 30fps frame rate the following shooting conditions Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera. SLB-0837 rechargeable battery Specification Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SLB-0837 Lithium Ion 860mAh 3.7V Approx. 150 MIN (Using the SBC-L5) These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the way of user's usage. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not in use, turn off the camera power. Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. The battery can lose power over time and may leak if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life. Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. 9 Connecting to a Power Source Insert the battery as shown - If th ...