Samsung Digimax 201 digital camera User manual
Below you will find brief information for digital camera Digimax 201. The Samsung Digimax 201 digital camera is a 2.0 megapixel camera with a variety of features, including a 2X digital zoom, movie clip recording, date imprinting on still images, multiple language support, and an FCC warning. This camera allows you to take pictures and download them to your computer. The Digimax 201 also comes with MGI PhotoSuite III SE software, which allows you to edit and share your images.
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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 201, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software.
Please read this manual before using your new camera.
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTIONS
Use this camera in the following order
Set up the camera driver
Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this camera, you have to set up the camera driver.
Install the camera driver that is contained in the
Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.87)
Take a picture
Take a picture
(p.33~52)
Insert USB cable
Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the camera USB connection terminal.
(p.75~76)
Check the camera power
Check the camera power. If the power is turned off, slide the camera switch to power it on.
(p.36)
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Check
[Removable Disk]
Open Window’s EXPLORER and search [Removable
Disk].
(p.93)
SPECIAL FEATURES
This digital camera has the following features.
A fine resolution of 2.0 mega pixels
2 X digital zoom lens
Movie clip recording function
Date imprinting on a still image
Multiple language support
An FCC warning
This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy.
If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures.
Change the location and direction of any aerial.
Increase distance between camera and affected device.
Use a different socket away from the affected device.
Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CONTENTS
Ready Advanced
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Getting to know your camera
Safety note
This digital camera can be used for
Manufacturer s contents
Identification of features 13
Product Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom) 13
Product Exterior (Back)
Camera status LED
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LCD monitor indicator
Camera mode definition
STILL IMAGE mode
PLAY mode
MOVIE CLIP mode
SETUP mode
LCD monitor menu indicator
Preparation
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Connecting to Power
Using the batteries
Battery condition indicator
Using the AC power adapter
Attaching the strap
Inserting the SD memory card
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Removing the SD memory card
Instructions on how to use the SD memory
30 card 30
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Recording mode
Starting Recording Mode
Recording a still image
Recording a Movie clip
Using the camera button to adjust the camera
POWER switch
SHUTTER button
LCD button
MENU button
Focus switch
4-function button
SET/ RIGHT button
THUMBNAIL/ LEFT button
SELF-TIMER / UP button
FLASH / DOWN button
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
Movie clip recording time
Play mode
Starting the Play Mode
Playing back a still image
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Playing back a movie clip
Setting up the play back function by using
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Power switch
LCD button
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CONTENTS
Advanced Software
MENU button
4-function button
THUMBNAIL / LEFT button
SET / RIGHT button
UP button
DOWN button
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Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 61
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Image deletion
Slide show
Protect
# of prints
SETUP mode
Starting the SETUP mode
Beep
POWER OFF
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DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
PC mode
Starting the PC mode
Important notes
Caution!
Warning indicator
Before contacting a service center
Please check the following
Specifications
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Software manual
Software Notes
About software
Setting up the USB driver for
Windows 98SE
Setting up DirectX 8.1
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Removing the USB Driver for Windows 91
Removable Disk 93
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Removing the removable disk
Windows 98SE
Windows 2000/ME/XP
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
Using the USB Driver for MAC
Setting up Digimax Viewer
Digimax Viewer
Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE
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MGI PhotoSuite III SE
MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions
Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE
GET
PREPARE
COMPOSE
ORGANIZE
SHARE
FAQ
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
Keep the manual in a safe place.
About the symbols
This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly.
This will help prevent danger and injury to others.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a factor, which, if not avoided, may result in camera malfunction or poor image quality.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION indicates a factor, which should assist further in the operation of the camera.
SAFETY NOTE
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 Center.
DANGER
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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. 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. 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.
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SAFETY NOTE
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. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than a meter in proximity.
WARNING
When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.
This may result in permanent damage to the camera or your eyesight.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. In case of accidents, please consult a doctor immediately.
There is a risk of permanent eye damage if the flash is operated at a distance of less than one meter from a person’s eyes.
There is a possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
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 AC
Power Adapter. 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.
SAFETY NOTE
CAUTION
Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.
Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.
Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.
Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.
Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+ / -).
When the camera is not in use for long periods, always unplug the camera from its power source.
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 Power Adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the AC Power 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.
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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
Printing images using a dedicated printer,
DPOF-compatible printer or DPOFequipped photo lab . (p.66)
Taking a picture. (p.33~52)
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Down loading image files from camera to computer. (p.75~76)
Editing images on a PC (p.103~117)
THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
Creation of a digital photo album
Inserting images directly into any electronic document
Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards
You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images
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MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS
Manufacturer’s contents
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.
Digital camera
2 AA Alkaline
Batteries
Pouch
Applications S/W-
Driver CD-ROM
USB cable
User manual
Camera strap
Product warranty
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Accessories (optional)
AC Adapter SD memory card
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom)
Shutter button
Mode dial
Viewfinder
Flash
Self-timer lamp
Lens
USB connection terminal
DC input connection point
Focus lever
Tripod socket
Battery chamber /
Card cover
Card slot
Battery chamber
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Product Exterior (Back)
Viewfinder
Camera status
LED
LCD monitor
Power switch
MENU button
Strap eyelet
4-function button
LCD button
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THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button
SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button
ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button
FLASH / DOWN( ) button
4-function button
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Camera status LED
Camera status LED
Optimum picture area over 1.5m
Camera status LED
Color Status
Blinking and off
On
Green
Blinking slowly
Blinking fast
Camera condition
Power on processing
When the LCD monitor is turned off
When the USB cable is connected
Flash charge processing
Image processing(compression/decompression)
USB busy
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Information
Self-timer lamp
Color Status
Blinking
Red
Blinking 1 time
Camera condition
For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals.
For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals.
When the camera power is on / when the shutter button is released from pressing.
Beep
Power beep
Beep sound
Normal beep (a short beep)
Camera condition
When the camera power is turned on/off.
Rotating the mode dial/ pressing the shutter button/ pressing the camera buttons
When an error occurs Error beep
(long beep twice and short beep twice)
Self-timer beep A beep will sound when the self-timer lamp blinks
- To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu.
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.
Recording mode
No.
1 Recording mode
Description
2 Battery
3 Camera shake warning
4 Flash
5 Self-timer
Image & Full Status
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Number of available shots remaining (Still image)
Available recording time (Movie clip)
Icons Page p.33 / 34 p.25
p.35 / 43 p.45 / 46 p.41
p.38
p.50
p.50
p.40
0006
00:10 p.46
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
No.
Description
12 Quality
13 SD memory card indicator
14 Time
15 Date
Play mode
Icons Page p.47
p.28
13:00
2002/09/01
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No.
1 Battery
2 Protect
Still image & Full Status
Description
4 Print set indicator
6 Stored image number
7 SD memory card indicator
8 Movie clip indicator
Movie clip & Full Status
Icons Page p.25
p.65
p.40
p.66
p.40
100-0006
p.28
p.34
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Camera mode definition
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera.
This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below.
STILL IMAGE mode ( )
This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes. The focus ranges are :
1. Macro ( ) : 0.18m ~ 0.25m
2. Portrait ( ) : 0.8m ~ 1.3m
3. Normal ( ) : 1.3m ~ Infinity
PLAY mode ( )
In this mode, the stored images on the memory can be viewed on the
Mode dial indicator
LCD monitor on the back of the camera. You can select single image play back, 9 thumbnail screen, slide show, one image deletion, all image deletion, format, protect, number of prints setting and digital zoom in this mode.
MOVIE CLIP mode ( )
Movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time or pre-set time allows in this mode. The flash is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected.
SETUP mode ( )
In this mode, you can set up basic settings such as BEEP , POWER OFF, DATE IMPRINT, DATE
TYPE, DATE & TIME SETUP, QUICK VIEW, LANGUAGE, RESET.
INFORMATION
PC mode
Your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Disk when connected by the
USB cable. You can transfer images between the computer and the camera. If you are using Windows 98/98SE, you have to install the camera driver before connecting the USB cable. The camera working mode will be changed to PC mode by connecting the USB cable.
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Selecting camera mode and menu
You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing the
MENU button as below.
Power on
STILL IMAGE mode
( )
Pressing the MENU button
STILL IMAGE mode menu
Rotating the Mode dial
PLAY mode
PLAY mode menu
Pressing the MENU button
Rotating the Mode dial
MOVIE CLIP mode
( )
Pressing the MENU button
Rotating the Mode dial
MOVIE CLIP mode menu
SETUP mode
Connecting
USB cable
PC mode
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
LCD monitor menu indicator
Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting.
Sub menu Camera mode Main menu
STILL IMAGE ( )
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
1600x1200*
1280x960
640x480
SUPER FINE
FINE*
NORMAL
(p.46)
(p.47)
AUTO*
DAYLIGHT
(p.49)
SUNSET
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
-2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps) (p.50)
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Sub menu Camera mode
PLAY ( )
Main menu
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC
LOCK
UNLOCK*
(p.65)
0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
NO*
YES
NO*
YES
NO*
YES
(p.61)
(p.62)
(p.63)
(p.64)
(p.66)
# OF PRINTS
MOVIE CLIP ( )
TIME 10 SEC*
20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL
(p.52)
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Sub menu Camera mode
SETUP( ) 1/2
Main menu
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
ON*
OFF
(p.67)
CANCEL, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10MIN (p.68)
ON*
OFF
(p.69)
YYYY/ MM/ DD*
MM/ DD/ YYYY
DD/ MM/ YYYY
(p.70)
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
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Camera mode Main menu
SETUP( ) 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
Sub menu
2000/01/01~2099/12/31
(p.72)
OFF
1 SEC*
2 SEC
3 SEC
(p.71)
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
˚
(p.73)
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
RESET NO*
YES
(p.74)
INFORMATION
There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in the PC mode.
PREPARATION
Connecting to Power
There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 3.3V / 2.0A).
Using the batteries
1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
Battery condition indicator
There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
: The batteries are fully charged
: Prepare new batteries
: There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries.
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PREPARATION
INFORMATION
This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. Refer to
[POWER OFF] function (p.68).
NOTICE
Important information about battery usage
Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
We recommend high–capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power.
Low temperatures (below O°C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will normally recover at normal temperatures.
Do not use old and new batteries at the same time.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time, it is advisable to use an AC adapter.
PREPARATION
Using the AC power adapter
If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use.
Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera.
DANGER/ NOTICE
Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply.
As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.
Please ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the camera (3.3v
/2.0A). Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
Attaching the strap
To prevent accidental damage to the camera, always use the strap.
Refer to the illustrations below
1 2
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PREPARATION
Inserting the SD memory card
The camera comes with 8MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card([CARD] stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more images and movie clips.
1. Turn off the camera power and pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
2. Insert the card all the way into the card slot. The card pins and the
LCD monitor should face in the same direction. The card will be fitted.
3. To close, push the card cover toward the arrow until you hear a click.
Once the CARD is inserted, the SD memory card indicator will appear on the LCD monitor.
If the CARD does not fit, check that it is inserted correctly. Do not force the card.
NOTICE
Insert the Multi Media Card(MMC) in the same way as the SD memory card is inserted.
Should you insert the Multi Media Card in the opposite direction, it may still slide in, but part of it will project from the slot and it will not fit correctly. Do not force the card and don't close the battery chamber cover. Check the directions and re-insert the card correctly.
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PREPARATION
The CARD has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the card, the data protection will be canceled. Check the switch position before taking an image.
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
SD(Secure Digital) memory card
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PREPARATION
Removing the SD memory card
1. Turn the power off using the power switch.
2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in the image and release.
3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover.
NOTICE
Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the CARD.
Instructions on how to use the SD memory card
Using a new CARD for the first time
Before using the CARD, it must be initialized.
Initializing prepares the memory for recording data.
Refer to page 63 for information on [FORMAT].
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PREPARATION
Memory capacity
When using a 16/ 32MB SD memory card or the internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance)
Recorded image size Recorded image quality
1600X1200
(Large)
1280X960
(Medium)
640X480
(Small)
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Internal Memory
8MB
10
43
48
83
18
26
15
28
153
Number of shots
SD memory card
16MB
20
32MB
43
85
95
172
34
50
29
53
286 621
74
109
63
116
185
206
372
These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as the memory performance and subject matter.
Maintenance of the SD memory card
Turn off the camera power whenever the CARD is being inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the CARD will eventually reduce the card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new CARD. Wear and tear on the CARD is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The CARD is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the CARD in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the CARD to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the CARD in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the CARD is warm. This is perfectly normal.
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PREPARATION
Preserving the SD memory card data
If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :
- When the CARD is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks,
CD etc.
INFORMATION
If there is no card, the SD memory card indicator will not be displayed in the LCD monitor.
If there is insufficient memory available:
- If you press the shutter button for the shot, the following message is displayed and the camera will not operate.
MEMORY FULL!
To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the CARD or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory.
RECORDING MODE
Starting Recording Mode
If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.
If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal memory.
Recording a still image
1. Insert the batteries (p.25). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the CARD (p.28). As this camera has an 8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the
SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. To expand memory capacity, insert the CARD. If the CARD is inserted, an image will be stored on the
CARD.
3. Close the card cover.
4. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
5. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
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RECORDING MODE
INFORMATION
Check the Date & Time in the following circumstances and correct it.
- When you use this camera for the first time.
- Whenever AC adapter and batteries are removed.
Recording a Movie clip
Steps from 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a still image.
5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.
7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
8. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long
[ Movie clip mode ] as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. The movie clip icon will blink during recording.
If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
( In case of selecting [MANUAL] sub menu in the still image mode menu)
Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : QVGA (320 x 240)
- File type : *.AVI
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NOTICE
Even though you can select any movie clip recording time in the MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the available recording time will be determined by available memory capacity.
RECORDING MODE
NOTICE
Camera shake warning.
When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.
Backlight compensated shot
When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight. In backlight conditions, please use the exposure compensation (refer to page 50).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take an image.
As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the
LCD monitor to compose the shot.
Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries.
We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery life.
Images can be dim under the following circumstances.
- In Macro focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 0.18m or farther than
0.25m. Keep the distance between 0.18m~0.25m in Macro focus mode.
- In Portrait focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 0.8m or farther than
1.3m. Keep the distance between 0.8m~1.3m in Portrait focus mode.
- In Normal focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 1.3m. Keep the distance between 1.3m ~ Infinity in Normal focus mode.
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RECORDING MODE
Using the camera button to adjust the camera
The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button.
POWER switch
Used for turning the camera power on / off.
The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce battery drain. The camera can be reactivated by sliding the power switch again.
SHUTTER button
Used for taking images for RECORDING (STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP).
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LCD button
Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below.
RECORDING MODE
Pressing the
LCD button
Pressing the
LCD button image & full information image & basic information
MENU button
When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.
LCD off
Pressing the
LCD button
STILL IMAGE
Pressing the
MENU button
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
EXIT:MENU
AUTO
0.0
CHANGE: menu on menu off
A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE
CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode. There is no menu available when the PC mode is selected. Refer to page 19 for information on the camera mode menu.
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RECORDING MODE
Focus switch
Before taking an image, you have to check that the Focus switch is in the desired position. As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot.
There are 3 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode.
Macro ( ) focus mode
The focus range is 0.18m ~ 0.25m. A Macro/Portrait icon
( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
NOTICE
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.18m ~ 0.25m.
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Portrait( ) focus mode
The focus range is 0.8m ~ 1.3m. A Macro/Portrait icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
NOTICE
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.8m ~ 1.3m.
RECORDING MODE
Normal( ) focus mode
The focus range is 1.3m ~ infinity.
No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
NOTICE
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.3m ~ infinity.
4-function button
Explanation of the 4-function button
BUTTON MENU DISPLAY
UP( ) ON button
DOWN( )
OFF
ON button
LEFT( ) button
RIGHT( ) button
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
STILL IMAGE mode
Makes the menu cursor move up
Selecting the self-timer mode
Makes the menu cursor move down
Selecting the flash mode
No function
No function
Confirming the selection
Activating digital zooming in
[ 4-function button ]
MOVIE CLIP mode
Makes the menu cursor move up
Selecting the self-timer mode
Makes the menu cursor move down
No function
No function
No function
Confirming the selection
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SET/ RIGHT( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for confirming data that is changed by using / buttons.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing this button activates digital zooming in.
The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording images and viewing images.
Digital zoom
To use the digital zoom, the LCD monitor has to be turned on.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the SET( ) button and a twice magnified image will display on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the SET( ) button again and the digital zoom function is cancelled.
Pressing the
SET button
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A normal image Digital zoomed image
INFORMATION
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process.
Allow time for this to take place.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom.
RECORDING MODE
THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button
In RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode, there are no functions in the LEFT( ) button.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button activates as a
Thumbnail button.
You can view 9 images at a time on the LCD monitor in thumbnail mode.
SELF-TIMER( )/ UP( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the
UP button ( ) makes the menu cursor move up.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the
LEFT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button in
RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE) mode.
This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image.
Selecting the self-timer
The self-timer activates only in RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP) mode.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface.
If you select [MANUAL] sub menu in [TIME] MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the movie clip can be recorded as long as the memory allows. To stop the recording, press the shutter button.
1. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
2. Select RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP) mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. If the self-timer indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the SELF-TIMER button, the setting is completed.
Press the self-timer button again, and the self-timer is canceled.
4. Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of ten seconds before the image is taken. After that, the self-timer is cancelled.
If you select [MANUAL] sub menu in [TIME] MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the movie clip can be recorded as long as the memory allows. To stop the recording, press the shutter button.
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INFORMATION
The default is OFF.
The self-timer LED lamp(red) will blink for 10 seconds after the SELF-TIMER button has been pressed.
- For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals.
- For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals.
The remaining time to take an image will be shown on the LCD monitor.
FLASH( )/ DOWN( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the
DOWN button ( ) makes the menu cursor move down or changes the sub menu.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN
( ) button operates as the FLASH button.
Selecting the flash mode
The flash activates only in the STILL IMAGE mode.
1. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Press the FLASH button( ) until the desired FLASH mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
Selecting the Auto flash
The default of each mode is listed below.
- STILL IMAGE mode
- MOVIE CLIP mode
: Auto flash
: Flash off(fixed)
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Flash mode indicator
FLASH MODE
Auto flash
Indicator Definition
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
Auto & Red eye reduction
When you take an image of a subject at night, a slow shutter speed results in the background and the subject being bright.We recommend using a tripod.
When you take an image in a low light condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.
Slow synchro
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Fill in flash
RECORDING MODE
The flash fires regardless of available light.
Flash off
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images at a place where the flash photography is prohibited.
When you take an image in a low light condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.
NOTICE
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds.
If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
Take photographs within the flash range.
The flash range
The flash ranges are listed below
Mode
STILL IMAGE mode AUTO(100, 200) 0.8 ~3m
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.
RECORDING MODE
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera
Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.
In the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected (STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP ).
Mode
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
DIGITAL ZOOM
EV COMPENSATION
MOVIE CLIP RECORDING TIME
STILL IMAGE mode
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INFORMATION
The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:
- When another button is being operated.
- While image data is being processed. ( when the red LED next to the viewfinder blinks)
- When there is no battery capacity.
When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor, it is not possible to operate the shutter button i.e. take an image. To take an image, simply cancel the menu display by pressing the
MENU button. The menu will no longer show and the camera is ready to take an image.
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IMAGE SIZE
In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size.
A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number of shots you can store on a memory.
The image sizes are listed below.
1600x1200 1280x960 640X480
Selecting the image size
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SIZE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.
7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [L], [M] or [S].
8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [1600x1200 (L)].
9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.
STILL IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
EXIT:MENU
AUTO
0.0
CHANGE:
STILL IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
1600X1200
1280X0960
0640X0480
EXIT:MENU SET:
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IMAGE QUALITY
In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image quality(Data compression rate).
The higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final image will be. However, the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on the memory. SUPER FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs. The image qualities are listed below.
SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL
Selecting the image quality
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SUPERFINE
], [FINE] or [NORMAL].
8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [FINE].
9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.
STILL IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
EXIT:MENU
AUTO
0.0
CHANGE:
STILL IMAGE
QUALITY
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
EXIT:MENU SET:
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NOTICE
The image file is stored as a *.jpg.
This file format complies with DCF(Design rule for Camera File system)
JPEG
JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images without harmful influence to the original image. It is the most common type of compressed image file format used in the world wide web.
Compression rate
IMAGE SIZE
1600x1200(L)
1600x1200(L)
1600x1200(L)
1280x960(M)
1280x960(M)
1280x960(M)
640x480(S)
640x480(S)
640x480(S)
QUALITY
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
2 : 1
3.6 : 1
5.2 : 1
2 : 1
3.6 : 1
5.2 : 1
2 : 1
3.6 : 1
5.2 : 1
COMPRESSION
RATE
Internal memory
8MB
10
18
26
15
28
43
48
83
153
Number of shots
SD memory card
16MB
20
32MB
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34
50
29
53
74
109
63
116
85
95
172
286
185
206
372
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WHITE BALANCE
Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images.
The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking.
The changed white balance value is maintained until the camera power is off.
There are 5 white balance menus : AUTO/ DAYLIGHT/ SUNSET/ FLUORESCENT / TUNGSTEN
Selecting the white balance
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [WHITE
BALANCE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired white balance sub menu..
8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [AUTO].
9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.
STILL IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
EXIT:MENU
AUTO
0.0
CHANGE:
STILL IMAGE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
EXIT:MENU SET:
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INFORMATION
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
SUNSET
: The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.
: For taking images outside on a bright day.
: For taking images at sunset
FLUORESCENT : For taking images under fluorescent lighting
TUNGSTEN : For taking images under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.
If you change the white balance value in the STILL IMAGE mode, the changed value is also applied to the MOVIE CLIP mode.
EV COMPENSATION
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions.
However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu.
In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value.
If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter.
If you decrease the exposure value, the image will be darker.
Selecting the exposure value
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
STILL IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
EXIT:MENU
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0.0
CHANGE:
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5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select
[EXPOSURE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired
[EXPOSURE] sub menu.
8. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
The default is [0.0EV].
9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.
STILL IMAGE
EXPOSURE
+0.0
EXIT:MENU SET:
NOTICE
Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps)
This change to the exposure will remain until the camera is switched off. When the camera is turned on again, the exposure compensation setting returns to 0.0EV (discarding the exposure compensation).
When you have selected a change in exposure value, the value is displayed on the LCD.
Decreasing or increasing the exposure value may lead to images being under or over exposed (too dark or too bright). Review your images using the LCD monitor to check that they have been successful.
If you change the exposure compensation value in the STILL IMAGE mode, the changed value is also applied to the MOVIE CLIP mode.
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Movie clip recording time
This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode
You can select the movie clip recording time.
Selecting the movie clip recording time
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN button ( ) and select the desired movie clip recording time.
6. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [10SEC].
MOVIE CLIP
TIME
10 SEC
20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL
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PLAY MODE
Starting the Play Mode
Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by pressing the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on the memory.
You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor.
Playing back a still image
1. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. The last image stored on a memory is displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the
UP( ) / DOWN( ) button.
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Playing back a movie clip
Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a still image.
4. Select the movie clip that you want to play back by using the
UP( ) / DOWN( ) button. If you select a movie clip file, the movie clip indicator( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the SET( ) button to play back a movie clip
- To pause playing back a movie clip, press the SET( ) button again.
- To stop play back, press the MENU button.
- Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and other images will play back.
The PLAY mode functions are listed below
Camera button
LCD monitor
Play back
Print setting
Thumbnail, Digital zoom,
Image information display
Image deletion, Delete all, Format
Slide show, Protect image
Number of prints
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NOTICE
If there are no images stored on the internal memory or SD memory card, a [NO IMAGE!] message will display on the LCD monitor.
INFORMATION
If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.
If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal memory.
The last image stored on the internal memory will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
If the SD memory card is inserted, the last image stored on the SD card will be displayed.
The LCD monitor will remain in operation until the camera is switched off in PLAY mode.
The menu will not display on the LCD monitor under the following circumstances:
- When another button is being pressed.
- While image data is being processed.
(while the green LED next to the viewfinder is being blinking)
- When there is no battery capacity.
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Setting up the play back function by using the camera button
You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons.
Power switch
Used for turning the camera power on / off.
The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce battery drain. The camera can be reactivated by sliding the power switch again.
LCD button
Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below.
Pressing the
LCD button
Pressing the
LCD button
SIZE : Image size
DATE : Recording date
TIME : Time
FLASH : Using a flash image & full information image & basic information
You can check the image information(image size, recording date, time, flash) in the [image & basic information] display.
Ex ) SIZE : 1600x1200 Image size
TIME : 13:24:07 Time
DATE : 2002/09/01
FLASH : FIRED
Recording date
FIRED
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MENU button
When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the
LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.
Pressing the
MENU button menu off
4-function button
Explanation of the 4-function button
BUTTON MENU DISPLAY
ON
UP( ) button
DOWN( ) button
LEFT( ) button
RIGHT( ) button
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
PLAY mode
Makes the menu cursor move up
Selects a previous image(Normal or thumbnail display)
Moves to the upper part of the image(Digital zoom)
Makes the menu cursor move down
Selects the next image(Normal or thumbnail display)
Moves to the lower part of the image(Digital zoom)
No function
Starts / Stops the thumbnail display mode
Moves to the left part of the image(Digital zoom)
Confirming the selection.
Normal display 2X digital zoom display
Moves to the right part of the image(Digital zoom)
Starts or Pauses a thumbnail playing back
Starts or Pauses a movie clip playing back
PLAY
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
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THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button
You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the following.
- Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display
- Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of the image
Thumbnail display
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. A stored image will show in single display mode.
4. Press the THUMBNAIL/LEFT( ) button.
9-images will be displayed at the same time on the LCD monitor. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected.
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Pressing the THUMBNAIL
/LEFT( ) button.
Highlighted image
(selected image)
Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button to move to the desired image.
The selected image is highlighted. Icons are displayed to indicate the type of file selected.
( ) : Movie clip file ( ) : Print setting indicator
( ) : Protect indicator
6. When viewing a thumbnail image, press the SET( ) button and the selected shot will show in single display mode.
PLAY MODE
SET/ RIGHT( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the / / / buttons.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the OK button activates the following.
- Normal display : Whenever you press the OK button, a still image will be enlarged to a 2X scale of enlargement.
- Thumbnail display : The thumbnail display is changed to Normal display by pressing the SET( ) button.
- When A movie clip is selected : A movie clip is played back or paused by pressing the SET( ) button.
- When the slide show is selected : the slide show is started or paused by pressing the SET( ) button.
Image enlargement
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Select the desired image by pressing / button.
4. A 2X enlarged image is displayed by pressing the SET( ) button.
5. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the / / / buttons.
6. Pressing the MENU button will zoom back to the original full sized image.
Pressing the
SET button
Pressing the
MENU button
Normal display 2X scale of enlargement
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NOTICE
When you enlarge an image, the digital zoom indicator will display on the LCD monitor.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
UP( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button makes the menu cursor move up.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button activates the following.
- Normal / Thumbnail display : moves to previous image
- Digital zoom : Moves to the upper part of the image
- When a movie clip is playing : cancels the playing and displays a previous image.
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DOWN( ) button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN ( ) button makes the menu cursor move down.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN ( ) button activates the following.
- Normal / Thumbnail display : moves to next image
- Digital zoom : Moves to the lower part of the image
- When a movie clip is playing : cancels the playing and displays a next image.
PLAY MODE
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor
The PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.
In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
Image deletion
Deleting an image
An unprotected image can be deleted in this menu.
(A protected image can’t be deleted.)
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Select [DELETE IMAGE] by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button
8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.
[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
[Selecting YES] : A [PLEASE WAIT!] message is displayed and a selected image is deleted.
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X1
CHANGE:
PLAY
DELETE
DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
DELETE
DELETE IMAGE
NO
YES
SET:
EXIT:MENU SET:
NOTICE
Before deleting an image from the camera, you should download (p.75) the image to your computer or protect (p.65) the image, if you want to keep it.
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Delete all
This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory.
Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Select [DELETE ALL] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button
8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.
[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
[Selecting YES] : A [Please wait!] message is displayed and all of unprotected images are deleted.
(If there are no protected images, all of the stored images are deleted and a [NO IMAGE!] message will display.)
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X1
CHANGE:
PLAY
DELETE
DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
DELETE
DELETE ALL
NO
YES
SET:
EXIT:MENU SET:
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Format
Internal memory format : Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory.
SD memory card format : Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card.
All the files in the memory are deleted by the [FORMAT] function.
Before formatting the memory, it is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.
7. Select [FORMAT] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button
8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.
[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
[Selecting YES] : A [PLEASE WAIT!] message is displayed and all of images are deleted.
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X1
CHANGE:
PLAY
DELETE
DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
EXIT:MENU
DELETE
FORMAT
NO
YES
PLAY
SET:
EXIT:MENU SET:
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Slide show
Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.
This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations.
You can select the slide show play back time( between 1 and 9 sec)
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SLIDE
SHOW].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.
7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired slide show play back time. Press the SET( ) button and the slide show will start.
8. To pause or restart the slide show, press the SET( ) button.
9. If the slide show is finished, the last stored image will be displayed.
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X1
CHANGE:
SLIDE SHOW
PLAY
2 SEC
EXIT:MENU SET:
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Protect
This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK).
It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK).
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Select an image that you want to protect by pressing the
UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button.
5. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [PROTECT].
7. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.
8. Select [LOCK] or [UNLOCK] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN
( ) button and press the SET( ) button.
- LOCK : Sets up the PROTECT function.
- UNLOCK : Discards the protect function
9. When you protect an image, the protect indicator will display on the LCD monitor.
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
PLAY
PROTECT
LOCK
UNLOCK
EXIT:MENU
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X1
CHANGE:
SET:
Protect indicator
The unprotected image does not have indicator.
NOTICE
An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function.
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PLAY MODE
# of prints
This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card.
Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories.
This function is not available for Movie clips.
The DPOF file is only stored on the card.
Setting up the number of prints
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.
4. Select an image that you want to print quantities of by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button.
5. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [# OF
PRINTS].
7. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.
8. Select the number that you want and press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
9. Print the setting indicator and the number of prints will be displayed on the LCD monitor after pressing the SET button.
Selectable the number of prints : 0 ~ 9
(If you select ‘0(zero)’, you can’t print an image.)
EXIT:MENU
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
# OF PRINTS
EXIT:MENU
PLAY
2 SEC
UNLOCK
X0
CHANGE:
# OF PRINTS
PLAY
X1
SET:
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SETUP MODE
Starting the SETUP mode
Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings.
Beep
A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you can check the camera conditions.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. Select [BEEP] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button.
5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [ON] or [OFF].
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
7. The default is [ON].
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
MOVE PAGE:
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
CHANGE:
BEEP
ON
OFF
SETUP 1/2
EXIT:MENU SET:
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SETUP MODE
POWER OFF
This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage.
You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from the last operation.
If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate.
Note that the automatic power off does not operate if the camera is in slide show or playing a movie clip.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [POWER
OFF].
5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
6. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN
( ) button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
7. The default is [1 MIN].
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
MOVE PAGE:
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
CHANGE:
INFORMATION
Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the power off setting will be preserved.
SETUP 1/2
POWER OFF
10 MIN
EXIT:MENU SET:
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SETUP MODE
DATE IMPRINT
There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE
IMPRINT].
5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
6. Select [ON] or [OFF] by pressing the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
7. The default is [ON].
INFORMATION
This function is not available in the movie clip mode.
Date will be imprinted as DATE TYPE setting.
The DATE IMPRINT function is unaffected by the camera being switched on and off.
The date can be set in [DATE SETUP].
Even though the [DATE IMPRINT] menu is set to
[OFF] , the date will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP) mode.
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
MOVE PAGE:
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
CHANGE:
SETUP 1/2
DATE IMPRINT
ON
OFF
EXIT:MENU SET:
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SETUP MODE
DATE TYPE
You can select the date type that is to be imprinted on the image.
- YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day
- MM/DD/YYYY : month/ day /year
- DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE
TYPE].
5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
6. Select your desired date type by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
7. The default is [YYYY/MM/DD].
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
MOVE PAGE:
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
SETUP 1/2
BEEP
POWER OFF
DATE IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
ON
10 MIN
ON
YMD
CHANGE:
SETUP 1/2
DATE TYPE
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
EXIT:MENU SET:
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SETUP MODE
DATE SETUP
You can change the imprinted date/time
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. To shift menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE
SETUP].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
You can change the date/time on the LCD monitor display by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN( )/ LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button.
LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button : you can select year/month/day, hour/minute by pressing these buttons.
UP( ) button :Increases the number of items
DOWN( ) button : Decreases the number of items
To confirm the setting, shift the cursor to [MINUTE] and press the SET( ) button.
INFORMATION
The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2099. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month)
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
MOVE PAGE:
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
CHANGE:
DATE SETUP
DATE 2002/02/15
TIME 20:05
EXIT:MENU SET:
NOTICE
If the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date.
The Recording date is displayed on the LCD monitor in PLAY mode.(DATE IMPRINT : ON)
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SETUP MODE
QUICK VIEW
You can briefly review the last image captured.
You can select the review time from a choice of CANCEL/ 1/ 2/ 3 SEC.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUICK
VIEW].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Select the desired review time by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
8. The default is [1 SEC].
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
MOVE PAGE:
SETUP 2/2
1 SEC
ENGLISH
CHANGE:
SETUP 2/2
QUICK VIEW
OFF
1 SEC
2 SEC
3 SEC
EXIT:MENU SET:
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SETUP MODE
LANGUAGE
There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can select English/ Korean/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Taiwanese/ Chinese.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select
[LANGUAGE].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Select the desired language by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
MOVE PAGE:
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
CHANGE:
SETUP 2/2
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
˚
EXIT:MENU SET:
INFORMATION
The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected.
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SETUP MODE
RESET
This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default.
1. Turn the camera power on.
2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.
3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.
4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( ) button.
5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET].
6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
7. Select [NO] or [YES] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
- [Selecting NO] : The SETUP menu will display without resetting the camera system
- [Selecting YES] : All the camera settings are changed to the camera default settings.
8. The default is [NO].
SETUP 2/2
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW
LANGUAGE
RESET
1 SEC
ENGLISH
MOVE PAGE:
SETUP 2/2
1 SEC
ENGLISH
CHANGE:
RESET
NO
YES
SETUP 2/2
EXIT:MENU SET:
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PC MODE
Starting the PC mode
If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to the PC mode automatically.
In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
There is no menu available when the PC mode is selected.
The camera status LED lamp blinks when the files are transferring via the USB connection.
Connecting the camera to a PC
1. Turn the PC power on.
2. Turn the camera power on.
3. Connect the PC and the camera with the USB cable.
- Insert the small plug of the USB cable to the camera
USB connection terminal.
- Insert the large plug of the USB cable to the USB port of PC
- The plugs must be firmly inserted.
Disconnecting the camera and PC
Refer to the following page.
- WIN 98SE : p.94
- WIN 2000/ ME/ XP : p.94
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PC MODE
INFORMATION
The USB Storage Driver must be installed before using the PC mode in Windows 98/ 98SE.
Refer to page 87 regarding installation.
To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer.
Downloading stored images
Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed.
1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
2. On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk
Dcim 100sscam]. The image files will then be displayed.
- If the card is inserted, images that are stored on the card will be displayed.
- If the card is not inserted, images that are stored on the internal memory will be displayed.
- Use the COPY or MOVE function to download the images to your PC.
- By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.
- Refer to the software part of this manual (p.99) regarding image viewer software installation and usage.
- If you wish to edit downloaded images, you can use [MGI PhotoSuite III SE].
- Refer to the software part of this manual (p.106) regarding editing software installation and usage.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Caution!
Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera.
The following should be avoided :
Severe changes in temperature and humidity.
Dust and dirt.
Direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
Areas with high explosives or which are highly flammable materials.
Pesticides, etc.
Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
Sand or other small particulates can cause severe malfunctions.
Ensure that there is no contact with sand or similar particles.
Extremes in temperature may cause problems.
If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture build up can also occur in the CARD. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the
CARD. Wait until the moisture has dispersed.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the CARD, the camera is not used for some time.
If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the
CARD.
Maintenance
Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to GENTLY clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.
Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc.
This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance.
Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. It contains delicate parts and there are high voltage circuits that can cause electric shocks.
Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire.
This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.
When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected by static electricity. In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Warning indicator
There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display
Warning indicator Mode Causes Remedy
CARD FULL !
STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP mode
There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image.
Insert a new CARD or delete stored images to free up some memory.
PROTECT!
PLAY mode
Protected images can’t be deleted.
Select [UNLOCK] in the play mode menu.
CARD
LOCKED!
STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode
The SD memory card is locked Unlock the card.
NO IMAGE!
PLAY mode
There are no images stored on the internal memory or the
CARD.
Take images.
Insert a CARD that is holding some images.
MEMORY
ERROR!
STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode
Memory error
Insert a new card or format the memory.
USB ERROR!
STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY/ SETUP mode
A battery indicator blinks!
Camera shake warning indicator!
STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode
STILL IMAGE mode
USB error
There is no battery capacity
The flash mode is set to flash off
Check the USB connection
Replace with new batteries
Disengage the FLASH OFF mode (For ordinary shots) use a tripod (For taking shots in more unusual circumstances
(museum, art center))
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BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER
Please check the following
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Symptom
The camera doesn’t switch on
The camera powers down whilst in use
Batteries drain quickly
Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
The images are unclear
The flash does not fire
Incorrect date and time is displayed
Causes
There is low battery capacity
An AC Power Adapter is not connected
The batteries are exhausted
The Camera is turned off automatically due to the Auto power function
The Adapter plug is not connected securely
The Camera is being used in low temperatures
Mixing old and new batteries or battery types
The internal memory is full
The CARD has not been formatted.
The memory is exhausted
The camera power is off
The batteries are exhausted
The mode dial is positioned incorrectly
An Incorrect focus mode is selected.
FLASH OFF mode has been selected
The date and time have been set incorrectly.
Remedy
Insert fresh batteries
Connect an AC Power Adapter
Insert fresh batteries
Slide the power switch to reactivate camera
Remove and re-insert the plug
Keep the camera in warm conditions
(i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in order to take images
Insert fresh batteries (all of which should be of the same type)
After turning the camera off, insert a new card or delete a stored image.
Format the memory
Insert a new card
Turn the camera power on
Insert fresh batteries
Change the camera working mode to the RECORDING mode.
Select a correct focus mode related to the distance
Disengage FLASH OFF mode
Reset the date and time correctly
(p.71)
BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER
Please check the following
Symptom
The camera buttons do not operate
The card error
Color of image different to original scene
Images are too bright
The play back display is not very clear
Date is not displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode
Causes
Camera malfunction
Incorrect card format
WHITE BALANCE setting is incorrect
Exposure is excessive
The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty
Date imprint function is set to OFF
When using the PC’s explorer, ‘Removable
Disk’ file does not show
Remedy
Remove /re-insert batteries and switch camera on
Re-format the card (p.63)
Select appropriate WHITE
BALANCE.
(p.49)
Reset exposure compensation
(p.50)
Clean the lens or LCD
Switch the Date imprint function ON
(p.69)
Cable connection is incorrect
The camera is off
There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected
The operating system is not Windows
98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS
9.0~10.2. Alternatively the PC does not support USB
USB driver is not installed(WIN 98,
98SE only)
Check the connection
Turn the camera on
Insert new batteries or check the adapter connection
Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME,
XP/ Mac OS 9.0~10.2 to PC that supports USB
Install “USB Storage Driver”
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Image Sensor
Lens
Viewfinder
Focusing
Shutter
Exposure
Flash
White Balance
Type
Effective Pixels
Total Pixels
Focal Length
F No.
Digital Zoom
Optical Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
Type
Range
Type
Speed
Control
Compensation
ISO Equivalent
Modes
Range
Recharging Time
Movie Clip
Self-timer
Media
Storage
File Format
Image Size
1/3.2
CCD
Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels
Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels
Samsung Lens f=5.6mm
(35mm film equivalent : 43mm)
F3.5/F8.0
STILL IMAGE : 2X , PLAY mode : 2X
Optical viewfinder
1.6" color TFT LCD
Pan focus
Macro : 0.18~0.25m, Portrait: 0.8~1.3m, normal: 1.3m ~ infinity
Mechanical and Electronic shutter
1/4 ~ 1/1,000 sec.
Program AE
±2EV (0.5EV steps)
Automatic (100, 200)
Auto/ Auto&Red-eye reduction/ Slow sync/ Fill-in flash/ Flash off
0.8m~3.0m
Approx. 10 sec.
Auto/ Daylight/ Sunset/ Fluorescent/ Tungsten
Size : 320x240
Recording time : Memory capacity dependent(10/20/30sec preset available)
10 sec.
Internal memory : 8MB flash memory
External memory (optional) : SD / MMC card (up to 256MB
Guaranteed)
Still image : JPEG(DCF), DPOF
Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)
L :1600x1200 pixels, M :1280x960 pixels, S :640x480 pixels
SPECIFICATIONS
Image Play
Interface
Power Source
Capacity
(8/16MB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Software
Camera Driver
Application
L : Super fine 10/20, Fine 18/34, Normal 26/50
M : Super fine 15/29, Fine 28/53, Normal 43/85
S : Super fine 48/95, Fine 83/172, Normal 153/286
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Single image/ Thumbnails/ Slide show/Movie clip
Digital output connector : USB
DC power input connector : 3.3V
2 x AA alkaline / 2 x Ni-MH batteries
AC adapter(Optional)
94x66x40mm / 3.7x2.6x1.6in
Approx. 141g/5.0oz (without batteries and card)
Storage Driver
(Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0~10.2)
MGI PhotoSuite, Digimax Viewer
System Requirements
For Windows
For Macintosh
Digimax 201
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port, CD-ROM drive
800X600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(24-bit color display recommended)
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0~10.2
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space, USB port
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 4.0 or later for Movie Clip
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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SOFTWARE MANUAL
Software Notes
Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.
The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows.
Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced.
Copyright for both software is licensed only for use with a camera.
In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera. We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use.
Using a Hand-made PC or a PC that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating
Systems).
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft.
Macintosh, Mac is the registered trademark of Apple computer, USA.
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SOFTWARE MANUAL
About software
After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following frame is automatically run.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.
It is not necessary to install the camera driver if your computer runs on Windows 2000/ ME/ XP.
Setting up the camera driver (p.87)
Setting up the image viewer (p.97)
Setting up the image editing program (p.100)
Access to the Samsung camera web-site.
Closing the auto run frame
Driver Storage Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC.
This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver.
You can use the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can find [Removeable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer].
A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows.
A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD. But you can use the camera with
Mac OS 9.0~10.2.
Setting up the camera driver for WINDOWS (p.87)
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SOFTWARE MANUAL
Image Viewer Digimax Viewer 1.0 : Program for viewing a stored image
You can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor. And you can copy, move, delete the images and scale up /downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer.
For windows only.
Setting up Digimax Viewer (p.97) Using Digimax Viewer (p.99)
Application MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Image editing program for downloaded images.
For Windows only.
Setting up MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.100) Using MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.106)
Internet link : You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.
http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean
INFORMATION
Check the system requirements ( p.82 ) before setting up the driver.
You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select
[Camera.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.
SOFTWARE MANUAL
Setting up the USB driver for Windows 98SE
To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.
It is not necessary to install the camera driver if your computer runs on Windows 2000/ ME/ XP.
1. Click [ Storage Driver] menu (p.85) on the Autorun frame.
[Click!]
2. A [Welcome] window will open. Click the [Next>] button.
[Click!]
3. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the
[Microsoft DirectX8.1 Setup] window will open to install
DirectX8.1
[Click!]
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SOFTWARE MANUAL
Setting up DirectX 8.1
DirectX is a windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC.
1. After driver installation, [Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup] window will open automatically. Click [Yes].
[Click!]
2. The software license agreement window will open.
If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled.
3. Installation is complete.
Click the [OK] button and the PC will restart.
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4. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable.
5. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera.
* If you have ever installed an image viewer program, the program will open. If the image viewer program opens, the camera driver was setup successfully.
6. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver installation is successful. Now you can transfer image files from the camera to PC via the USB cable.
INFORMATION
If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New
Hardware Wizard] may not open.
After the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window opens, a window may open to select the camera driver file location.
In this case, select [C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER] folder. If you can’t find [INF\OTHER] folder, check [Show all files] button in [Window's Explorer View Folder option
View].
It is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer.
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SOFTWARE MANUAL
INFORMATION
Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver first.
After installing the camera driver, you have to restart your PC.
If you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver, the [Found New
Hardware Wizard] will open. In this case, cancel the [Found New Hardware Wizard] and disconnect the connection. Install the camera driver and connect the camera and PC again.
Should the computer not find the camera driver after installation, please try one or more of the following measures.
1. Delete the camera driver (p.91), and re-install the driver.
2. Refer to FAQ (p.118) to check for a possible solution to the problem.
3. If your PC’s central processing unit is VIA chip(This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page.
(http://www.samsungcamera.com)
To view an image that is stored in the camera, install Digimax Viewer (p.97).
To edit an image that is downloaded to PC, install PhotoSuite III SE (p.100).
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Removing the USB Driver for Windows
1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller]
2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].
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3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Samsung Digimax 201] and click
[Add/Remove] button.
4. To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button.
[Click!]
5. Press [OK] button.
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Removable Disk
To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.87) the USB Driver.
1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.
2. Click [ Removable Disk ] under [My computer] or [ Windows Explorer].
3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk(Dcim 100sscam) can be transferred to the PC.
NOTICE
Important information whilst using the Removable Disk
The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off.
We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them. Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection.
When uploading images from the PC to the camera, ensure that the uploaded file names are not the same as those already stored on the memory.
When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable Disk, the ERROR
FILE message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder will blink, when a file is transferred (copy or deletion) between the PC and the camera. Do not remove the USB cable until the lamp stops blinking. To remove the USB cable in Windows
2000/ME/XP, use the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
[Green lamp]
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Removing the removable disk
Windows 98SE
1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off.
2. Unplug the USB cable.
Windows 2000/ME/XP
1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (next to viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off.
2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
[Double-click]
3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Select the [Samsung USB Mass Storage Device] and click the
[Stop] button.
[Click!]
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4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [Samsung D-201 USB Device] and click the [OK] button.
5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open.
Click the [OK] button.
6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the
[Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely.
7. Unplug the USB cable.
[Click!]
[Click!]
[Click!]
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Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support the camera driver.
2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up.
This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0~10.2.
3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on in PC mode.
4. A new icon (Untitled) will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC.
Using the USB Driver for MAC
1. Double click a new icon (Untitled) on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed.
2. Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC.
NOTICE
If you use Mac OS 10.0 or later, you may experience happening an error when you transfer files from the PC to the camera.
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Setting up Digimax Viewer
This software is only compatible with Windows.
1. Click [Digimax Viewer 1.0] on the Autorun frame.
[Click!]
2. An installation window will be displayed as shown alongside.Click [Next].
3. The Software License Agreement window will display. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled.
[Click!]
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4. Select a destination folder and click [Next].
5. Select the Program folder and click [Next].
[Selecting a destination folder]
[Click!]
6. Installation is completed. If you wish to open this program automatically whenever the camera is connected to the
PC, click the [I would like to launch Digimax Viewer]
Checkbox. And click [Finish].
[Click]
7. Digimax Viewer will start. Click the Exit button to finish the program.
[Click!]
[Check]
[Exit button]
To edit a downloaded image, set up MGI PhotoSuite III SE
(p.100)
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Digimax Viewer
This software is only compatible with Windows.
To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax
Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will then open.
Select an image and press the right mouse button. A pop-up menu will open.
Open : allows you to view a selected sequence of images, one at a time.
Copy : copies files. After copying a file, select a folder where you want to paste the copied file. Click the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open.
Select [Paste] and the copied file is pasted.
Paste : pastes a copied file
Cut : cuts a selected file.
Delete : deletes a selected file
If the Auto Launch option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera.
Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer about further information.
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Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE
This software is only compatible with Windows.
1. Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE menu on the autorun frame.
[Click!]
2. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select language.
[Click!]
3. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next>] to move to the next step.
[Click!]
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4. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [ No ] and the install program will be canceled.
5. A [Setup Type] window will open. Select setup type and click [Next >] button.
Full : the program will be installed with all the options.
Custom : you can choose what you would like to install.
[Click!]
6. If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay is registered automatically into the start menu program as shown alongside.
Click [Next>] button.
[Click!]
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7. The MGI Registration window will be displayed. Click the
[Continue] button.
8. The [Online Registration Utility] window will be displayed.
Fill in the blanks and click the [Register] button.
[Click!]
9. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button.
A [Read me] file will open.
Click [Close button] to close the file.
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[Click!]
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MGI PhotoSuite III SE
This software is only compatible with Windows.
To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite lll SE MGI
PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.
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MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions
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An introduction to the Welcome screen
Get
Get images.
Prepare
A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module.
Compose
Use your photos in a variety of fun, creative and interesting ways.
Organize
Organize your photos and other media files into albums.
Share
Save your results to show to others.
Print hard copies of photos and projects.
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Introduction to navigation bar
Back
Return to the previous step.
Home
Return to Welcome screen.
Help
Display help window.
Get
Get images.
Prepare
A number of photo editing activities can be performed within this module.
Compose
Use your photos in a variety of fun and interesting ways.
Organize
Organize your photos and other media files into albums.
Share
Save your results to show to others.
Print hard copies of photos and projects.
Browse
Browse the web site.
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Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE
GET
To obtain images from the computer
1. To acquire images, Click the large [Get] button on the
Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
2. The Open file selector is displayed. Now select the image file and click [open].
3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
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When you obtain images from the digital camera.
Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection.
1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the
Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Computer] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
2. The Open file selector is displayed. Click [Look in :] to choose [Removable Disk( :)] and click [open] for the open file window to be displayed.
3. Select the [ Dcim -> 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ].
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4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
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Note
When you use the Digimax camera, only [Computer] and
[Album] from the list of options displayed are available. You will be able to obtain images from the digital camera.
[Computer and Album Only]
SOFTWARE MANUAL
Acquiring images from an Album.
1. To acquire images, click the large [Get] button on the
Welcome screen, or the [Get] button on the Navigation bar. Click [Album] from the list of options displayed on the activity panel.
2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a photo album], click an image in the album and click [Open].
3. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed.
Refer to page 113 for more information about creating an Album.
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PREPARE
When the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically.
Menu of [PREPARE] steps
Rotate & Crop
You can rotate, flip or crop images along with a host of others.
Touchup
Remove Red eye, Remove Scratches etc.. are available in this menu.
Special Effects
A number of special effects can be applied.
Stitching
Join a series of photos together to create a sweeping panoramic effect.
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COMPOSE
Add text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step.
Menu of [COMPOSE] steps
Collages
: A collage consists of several photos or sections of photos arranged together on a common background.
Photo Layouts
: The Photo Layouts activity includes
Cards & tags
many collage and layout options.
: Use your photos to create items such as Gift Tags, Greeting Cards,
Invitations, Postcards, and Sports
Calendars
Collections
Fun stuff
Cards.
: Use your photos to create a variety of calendars (monthly, quarterly, seasonal, yearly).
: Photos can also be used to create a variety of items for business purposes.
: You can make magazine covers,
Business
Backgrounds, etc. in this menu.
: You can make business items such as business cards, certificates, signs, labels, promotions, name tags, stationary
Frames & Edges : Add frames and edge effects to your photos according to predefined templates.
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ORGANIZE
Organize your photos and other media files into albums.
Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps
[ Choose a photo album to view or edit]
Select Album : To create an Album, click [Organize] in the welcome screen or navigation bar.
Album.. : Open Master Album.
[ Select a photo, and choose an action below.]
- Open : Open selected image.
- Delete : Delete selected image.
- Properties... : view image information.
[ Choose an action to manage your album.]
- Add : click [Add] to add an image to an Album.
- Sort : click [Sort] to Sort saved images.
- Search : click [Search] to Search saved images.
- Reset : click [Reset] to reset the setting.
- Update : click [Update] to update images.
- Create Slide Show : click [Create Slide Show] to create a Slide Show.
Always start on this page : If you select this option, the program will start in [Organize].
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Creating an Album
1. To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or the Organize button on the
Navigation bar.
2. Click [Album..] in [ Choose a photo album to view or edit.]
3. The Master Album window will be displayed, then click
[New..].
4. Put a new Album name in the New Album window and click [OK]. A new album will now be created.
5. [Master Album] window will open. Click [OK] button.
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Add images to the album
1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album.
Add..] to add images to the album.
[Click!]
2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu.
[Click!]
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NOTICE
[Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used.
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3. [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click [Add] button.
4. Adding images is complete.
[Click!]
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SHARE
Saving or sharing images.
Menu of [SHARE] step
Save
To save the active file according to its current name and path.
Save As
To assign a new name or path to the file.
Send E-mail
e-mailing images.
Slide Show
Viewing images as a slide show.
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You can print images.
Menu for the [PRINT] step
Printing images.
Print Multiples
Print multiple copies of a photo or project, or one copy of each of the photos included in an album, according to a predefined template.
Choose a printer, an orientation, the print size, and the number of copies. You can then print the images.
Reference
For more information, please refer to the Help file in [Help MGI PhotoSuite lll help].
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FAQ
About USB
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.
[Case 1] The camera power is off.
Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition.
[Case 2]
[Case 3]
[Case 4]
[Case 5]
USB Driver is not installed correctly.
Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to pages 87.
The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification.
Use a USB cable with the correct specification.
Occasionally the computer recognizes the USB as another device.
Install the camera driver correctly. Turn the camera power off and remove the USB cable.
Connect the USB cable again and turn the camera power on. The computer should now recognize the camera.
There is an unexpected error during file transfer.
Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again.
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FAQ
About USB
[Case 6]
[Case 7]
[Case 8]
How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface?
Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard.
Check OS version. USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME .XP.
Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager. Do the following to check
[Universal serial bus controller].
Win 98/ME : Trace [Start Setting Controller System Device Manager
Universal serial bus controller]
Win 2K : Trace [Start Setting Controller System Hardware Device Manager
Universal serial bus controller].
Win XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System
Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller].
There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal serial bus controller].
When all the conditions mentioned above are met, the computer can support the USB interface.
When using USB hub.
There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the
PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.
Are other USB cables connected to the PC?
The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another
USB cable.. In this case, disconnect the other USB cable, and connect only one USB cable to the camera.
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