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.68) Take a picture. (p.14) 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 the manual in a safe place. 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. The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. 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.70) 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's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.72) 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. Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment-friendly products. The Eco mark represents Samsung Techwin's will to create environment-friendly products, and indicates that the product satisfies the EU RoHS Directive. 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. 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. 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. Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near a camera case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Setup] > [Battery Type] menu (p.60) are same or not. 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 Contents READY System chart 4 Identification of features 5 Front & Top 5 Back & Bottom 6 Bottom / 5-function button 7 Self-timer lamp 8 Camera Status Lamp 8 Mode icon 8 Connecting to a Power Source 8 Inserting the memory card 9 Instructions on how to use the memory card 10 When Using the Camera for the First Time 12 ZOOM W / T button Voice recording / Voice memo / UP button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button E (Effect) button Special Effect : Colour Special Effect : Preset focus frames Special Effect : Composite shooting Special Effect : Photo Frame Movie Clip frame stabiliser + / - button Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings How to use the menu Size Quality / Frame rate Metering Continuous shot Sharpness OSD (On Screen Display) information 18 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 29 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 Thumbnail / Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause / Down button E (Effect) button Delete button Printer button Left / Right / Menu / OK button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Protecting images Deleting images Resize Rotating an image DPOF DPOF : Standard DPOF : Index DPOF : Print size Copy To Card On Screen Display information PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Printing PictBridge : Reset 39 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 54 Sound Connecting an External Device (USB) Auto Focus lamp LCD brightness Selecting Video out type Quick view Initialisation Selecting a battery type Setting up the Mycam menu Start up image Start up sound Shutter sound Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 58 58 58 58 59 59 60 60 60 60 61 61 61 63 63 65 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator 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 MOVIE CLIP mode Recording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a movie clip Night / Portrait / Children mode How to use the SCENE mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button Shutter button 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 SOFTWARE Software Notes 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 Digimax Master FAQ 67 67 67 68 70 72 72 72 73 73 76 PLAY SETUP Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip How to capture the movie clip Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor Indicator Using the camera buttons to set the camera 36 36 36 37 38 38 39 Setup menu File name Auto power off Language Formatting a memory Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Imprinting the recording date 54 55 56 56 57 57 57 3 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.67) Computer (see p.70) PictBridge compatible printer (see p.51) DPOF compatible printer (see p.48) SD memory card / MMC (see p.9) USB cable AV cable Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) AA Alkaline Batteries AC cord Charger (SBC-N2) External monitor (see p.59) 4 Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Power button Speaker Strap eyelet Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone 5 Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) E (Effects) button +/- button, Delete button Play mode / Printer button 5 function button LCD monitor Tripod socket USB / AV connection terminal 6 Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button Menu / OK button Memory card slot Battery chamber Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button Macro / Down button Play & Pause button 7 Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals before taking a picture For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. Mode icon: Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN MOVIE Icon MODE Icon SCENE LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW PLAY Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to Power on take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns After taking a picture off when the camera is ready to take a picture While voice memo recording The lamp blinks While voice recording The lamp blinks Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off) When the USB cable is The lamp is off inserted to a printer When the printer is printing The lamp blinks The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) When the AF activates The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject) Status Connecting to a Power Source We recommend using battery supplied with the camera. The available batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) SNB-2512 specification(optional) Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SNB-2512 Ni-MH 2500mAh 1.2V x 2 Approximately 300 Minutes(Use for SBC-N2) Included battery may vary depending on sales region. 8 Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life. Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. There are ...