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.74) 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. 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 Take a picture. (p.14) Insert the USB cable Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC's USB port and the camera's USB connection terminal. (p.77) 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.79) 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 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 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. Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. Contents READY System chart ...........................5 Identification of features ...............6 Front & Top ..............................6 Back & Bottom ........................7 Bottom / 5-function button ............8 Self-timer lamp ........................8 Camera Status Lamp..................8 Mode icon ..............................9 Connecting to a Power Source ......9 Inserting the memory card .........10 Instructions on how to use the memory card ...........................11 How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ............15 Wise Shot ..............................16 How to use the SCENE mode ...16 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ....................................17 Recording the movie clip without voice ....................................17 Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) ............17 Using Successive Recording ......17 How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode..................18 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ...........................18 Using the camera buttons to set the camera .................................19 POWER button........................19 Shutter button ........................19 ZOOM W / T button ..................20 Voice recording / Voice memo UP button....................................21 Macro / Down button ...............22 Focus lock..............................23 Flash / Left button.....................24 Self-timer / Right button ............26 MENU / OK button ..................26 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator ...............13 Starting the recording mode.........14 How to use the AUTO mode ......14 How to use the PROGRAM mode ....................................14 How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode .....................14 How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ....................................15 How to use the MANUAL mode ...15 3 Contents E (Effect) button .....................27 Special Effect : Colour ...............27 Special Effect : Preset focus frames ..................28 Special Effect : Composite shooting ..................29 Special Effect : Photo Frame ......30 Movie Clip frame stabiliser .........31 +/ - button ..............................31 Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings ........................34 How to use the menu ...............35 Size ....................................36 Quality/ Frame rate ..................36 Metering ..............................37 Auto Focus type .....................37 Continuous shot .....................38 Sharpness..............................39 OSD (On Screen Display) information ...........................39 On camera movie trimming.........41 Playing back a recorded voice ...42 LCD monitor Indicator ...............42 Using the camera buttons to set the camera .................................43 Thumbnail / Enlargement button...43 Voice memo/ Up button ............44 Play & Pause / Down button ......45 E (Effect) button .....................45 Delete button ........................46 Printer button ........................47 Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button ......47 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ...............48 Starting the slide show...............50 On Screen Display information ...51 Rotating an image ..................51 Resize .................................52 Protecting images ..................53 Deleting images .....................53 Copy To Card ........................54 DPOF .................................55 DPOF : Standard .....................55 DPOF : Index ........................56 DPOF : Print size .....................56 PictBridge ..............................57 PictBridge : Picture Selection ......57 PictBridge : Print Setting ............58 PictBridge : Printing ..................59 PictBridge : DPOF Printing .........60 PictBridge : Reset.....................60 Shutter sound ........................67 Important notes ........................68 Warning indicator .....................69 Before contacting a service centre ....................................70 Specifications...........................72 SETUP Setup menu ...........................61 File name ..............................62 Auto power off ........................62 Language ..............................62 Formatting a memory ...............63 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type ..............................63 World Time ...........................64 Imprinting the recording date ......64 Auto Focus lamp .....................64 Sound .................................64 Connecting an External Device (USB)....................................65 LCD brightness........................65 Selecting Video out type ............65 Quick view..............................66 Initialisation ...........................66 Setting up the Mycam menu ......67 Start up image ........................67 Start up sound ........................67 SOFTWARE Software Notes ........................74 System Requirements ...............74 About the software ..................74 Setting up the application software .................................75 Starting PC mode .....................77 Removing the removable disk ......79 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC .................................80 Using the USB Driver for MAC ...80 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ........................80 Digimax Master ........................81 FAQ ....................................83 PLAY Starting play mode ..................40 Playing back a still image .........40 Playing back a movie clip .........40 How to capture the movie clip......41 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.74) Computer (see p.77) PictBridge compatible printer (see p.57) DPOF compatible printer (see p.55) SD memory card/ MMC (see p.10) USB cable AV cable Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) AA Alkaline Batteries or External monitor (see p. 65) AC cord Charger(SBC-N1) Charger(SBC-N2) 5 Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp USB / AV connection terminal Lens / Lens cover DC input connection port Microphone 6 Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) LCD monitor E (Effects) button Strap eyelet +/- button, Delete button 5 function button Tripod socket Play mode / Printer button 7 Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Self-timer lamp Icon Battery chamber cover 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 before taking a picture A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. Blinking Memory card slot Battery chamber Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to Power on ...