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. 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.17) Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Before using this camera, please read this 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 After Sales Centre. Please check that the camera is operating properly before 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. The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. 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.67) 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 Windows EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.69) 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. 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 a 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. The battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use, which may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, let the camera 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 Battery 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 when 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. Before inserting any cables or connecting the AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert cables by force.. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near the camera. Contents READY System chart ...........................5 Identification of features ...............6 Front & Top ..............................6 Back & Bottom ........................7 Bottom ....................................8 Self-timer lamp ........................8 Camera Status Lamp..................8 Mode dial.................................9 Mode icon ..............................10 Connecting to a Power Source ...10 Inserting the memory card .........12 Instructions on using the memory card.......................................13 How to use the Special Effect mode .............................................19 How to use the PORTRAIT mode ... .............................................19 Face recognition .....................19 How to use the SCENE mode ...20 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ..........................................20 To record a movie clip without voice .............................................20 Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) ............21 Using Successive Recording ......21 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ........................21 Using the camera buttons to set the camera .................................22 POWER button........................22 Shutter button ........................22 ZOOM W / T button ..................22 Using the LCD monitor to set the camera .................................24 Colour tone ...........................25 Brightness ..............................25 Selecting focus type ..................26 Flash ....................................27 Size ....................................28 Continuous shot .....................28 RECORDING When Using the Camera for the First Time : Smart button ..................15 LCD monitor indicator ...............16 Starting the recording mode.........17 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 3 Contents Metering ..............................29 Sharpness..............................29 Effect ....................................30 Quality / Frame rate ..................30 Self-timer ..............................30 Voice recording / Voice memo ...32 Auto Focus type .....................32 Exposure compensation ............33 ISO.......................................33 White balance ........................34 Scene menu ...........................35 Special Effect : Photo Frame ......35 Special Effect : Composite shooting ...36 Preset focus frames ..................37 Movie Clip frame stabiliser ......37 Photo Gallery mode ..................37 the camera ..............................42 Play mode button .....................42 BACK button...........................42 Thumbnail / Enlargement button ...42 Starting the slide show...............43 Protecting images.....................44 Deleting images .....................44 DPOF .................................45 DPOF : STANDARD ...............45 DPOF : Print size .....................46 DPOF : Index ........................46 Rotating an image ..................46 Resize .................................47 Trimming ..............................47 Effect ....................................48 Red eye fix ...........................48 PictBridge ..............................48 Auto power off ........................54 Quick view..............................55 Start up image ........................55 Sound Volume ........................55 Operation Sound .....................55 Start up sound ........................55 Shutter sound ........................56 Formatting a memory ...............56 Delete All ..............................56 Copy To Card ........................56 Selecting Video out type ............57 Initialisation ...........................58 Important notes ........................58 Warning indicator .....................60 Before contacting a service centre ...60 Specifications...........................62 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ........................70 Digimax Master ........................71 FAQ ....................................73 PLAY Starting play mode ..................40 Playing back a still image .........40 Playing back a movie clip .........40 Movie clip capture function .........40 On camera movie trimming.........41 Playing back a recorded voice memo or voice file ..............................41 LCD monitor indicator ...............41 Using the camera buttons to adjust SOFTWARE SETUP Setup menu ...........................51 OSD set.................................52 File name ..............................53 Language ..............................53 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type ...53 Imprinting the recording date ......54 LCD brightness........................54 Auto Focus lamp .....................54 Software Notes ........................64 System Requirements ...............64 About the software ..................64 Setting up the application software ...65 Starting PC mode .....................67 Removing the removable disk ......69 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC ...70 Using the USB Driver for MAC ...70 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 > Computer (see p.67) Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.64) PictBridge compatible printer (see p.48) DPOF compatible printer (see p.45) SD memory card / MMC (see p.12) Rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) AC adapter (SAC-45) / USB cable (SUC-C2) AV cable External monitor (see p.57) 5 Identification of features Front & Top Speaker Mode dial Power button Shutter button Built-in flash Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone 6 Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD monitor Smart buttons Eyelet for camera strap Smart buttons BACK button/ Face Reconition button Play mode button Tripod socket USB / AV connection terminal 7 Identification of features Bottom Self-timer lamp Icon Battery chamber cover Battery chamber 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 0.25second intervals before taking a picture. For 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. After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject's movement. Blinking Blinking Blinking Memory card slot Battery holder Camera Stat ...