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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.
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 INSTRUCTIONS Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert USB cable Check the camera power Check [Removable Disk] 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.

  • Page 3: Special Features

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Ready Getting to know your camera Safety note This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer s contents Identification of features Product Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom) Product Exterior (Back) Camera status LED LCD monitor indicator Camera mode definition STILL IMAGE mode PLAY mode MOVIE CLIP mode...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Advanced MENU button 4-function button THUMBNAIL / LEFT button SET / RIGHT button UP button DOWN button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Image deletion Slide show Protect # of prints SETUP mode Starting the SETUP mode Beep POWER OFF DATE IMPRINT...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Note

    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.
  • Page 8 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. 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.
  • Page 9 SAFETY NOTE 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 (+ / -).

  • Page 10: This Digital Camera Can Be Used For

    THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF- equipped photo lab . (p.66) Taking a picture. (p.33~52) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (p.75~76) Editing images on a PC (p.103~117)
  • Page 11 THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards...

  • Page 12: Manufacturer S Contents

    MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS Manufacturer’s contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. 2 AA Alkaline Digital camera Pouch Batteries Applications S/W- USB cable Camera strap Driver CD-ROM User manual Product warranty Accessories (optional) AC Adapter SD memory card...

  • Page 13: Identification Of Features

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) Shutter button Mode dial Self-timer lamp Lens Tripod socket Battery chamber / Card cover Viewfinder Flash USB connection terminal DC input connection point Focus lever Card slot Battery chamber...

  • Page 14: Product Exterior (Back)

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (Back) Viewfinder Power switch Camera status MENU button LCD monitor Strap eyelet 4-function button LCD button SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button FLASH / DOWN( ) button 4-function button...

  • Page 15: Camera Status Led

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera status LED Camera status LED Optimum picture area over 1.5m Camera status LED Color Status Camera condition Blinking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off When the USB cable is connected Green Blinking slowly Flash charge processing...
  • Page 16 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Information Self-timer lamp Color Status Blinking Blinking 1 time Beep Beep sound Power beep Normal beep (a short beep) Error beep (long beep twice and short beep twice) Self-timer beep - To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu. Camera condition For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals.

  • Page 17: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Recording mode Description Recording mode Battery Camera shake warning Flash Self-timer Focus mode White balance Exposure compensation Digital zoom Number of available shots remaining (Still image) Available recording time (Movie clip) Image size Image &...
  • Page 18 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Description Quality SD memory card indicator Time Date Play mode Still image & Full Status Description Battery Protect 4-Direction icons Print set indicator Digital zoom Stored image number SD memory card indicator Movie clip indicator Icons 13:00 2002/09/01 Movie clip &...

  • Page 19: Camera Mode Definition

    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.

  • Page 20: Selecting Camera Mode And Menu

    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 Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial Rotating the Mode dial STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the MENU button...

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Menu Indicator

    IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode Main menu STILL IMAGE ( IMAGE SIZE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE Sub menu 1600x1200* (p.46) 1280x960 640x480 SUPER FINE...
  • Page 22 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera mode Main menu PLAY ( DELETE SLIDE SHOW PROTECT # OF PRINTS MOVIE CLIP ( TIME Sub menu DELETE IMAGE DELETE ALL FORMAT 1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC LOCK (p.65) UNLOCK* 0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 SEC* (p.52) 20 SEC...
  • Page 23 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera mode Main menu SETUP( ) 1/2 BEEP POWER OFF DATE IMPRINT DATE TYPE Sub menu (p.67) CANCEL, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10MIN (p.69) (p.70) YYYY/ MM/ DD* MM/ DD/ YYYY DD/ MM/ YYYY (p.68)
  • Page 24 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera mode Main menu SETUP( ) 2/2 DATE SETUP QUICK VIEW LANGUAGE RESET INFORMATION There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in the PC mode. Sub menu 2000/01/01~2099/12/31 (p.72) 1 SEC*...

  • Page 25: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Using The Ac Power 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.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Sd Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Removing The Sd Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 31: Memory Capacity

    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.
  • Page 32 - 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.

  • Page 33: Recording Mode

    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.

  • Page 34: Recording A Movie Clip

    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.
  • Page 35 RECORDING MODE NOTICE Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( 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.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera Button To Adjust The Camera

    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.

  • Page 37: Menu Button

    RECORDING MODE Pressing the LCD button image & full 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. menu off A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode.

  • Page 38: Focus Switch

    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.

  • Page 39: 4-Function Button

    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...

  • Page 40: Set/ Right Button

    RECORDING MODE SET/ RIGHT( ) button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for confirming data that is changed by using 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.

  • Page 41: Thumbnail/ Left Button

    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.

  • Page 42: Flash / Down Button

    RECORDING MODE 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.
  • Page 43 RECORDING MODE Flash mode indicator FLASH MODE Indicator Definition If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will Auto flash 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.
  • Page 44 RECORDING MODE Fill in flash Flash off 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.

  • Page 45: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera

    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 ).

  • Page 46: Image Size

    RECORDING MODE 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 Selecting the image size 1.

  • Page 47: Image Quality

    RECORDING MODE 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.
  • Page 48 RECORDING MODE 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.

  • Page 49: White Balance

    RECORDING MODE 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.

  • Page 50: Ev Compensation

    RECORDING MODE INFORMATION AUTO DAYLIGHT SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN 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.
  • Page 51 RECORDING MODE 5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( [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].

  • Page 52: Movie Clip Recording Time

    RECORDING MODE 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.

  • Page 53: Play Mode

    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.

  • Page 54: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    PLAY MODE 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.
  • Page 55 PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 56: Setting Up The Play Back Function By Using The Camera Button

    PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 57: Menu Button

    PLAY MODE 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. menu off 4-function button Explanation of the 4-function button BUTTON MENU DISPLAY Makes the menu cursor move up...

  • Page 58: Thumbnail / Left Button

    PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 59: Set / Right Button

    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.

  • Page 60: Up Button

    PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    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.

  • Page 62: Delete All

    PLAY MODE 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.
  • Page 63 PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 64: Slide Show

    PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 65: Protect

    PLAY MODE 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.

  • Page 66: Of Prints

    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.

  • Page 67: Setup Mode

    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.

  • Page 68: Power Off

    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.

  • Page 69: Date Imprint

    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].

  • Page 70: Date Type

    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.

  • Page 71: Date Setup

    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.

  • Page 72: Quick View

    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.

  • Page 73: Language

    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.

  • Page 74: Reset

    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.

  • Page 75: Pc Mode

    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.

  • Page 76: Downloading Stored Images

    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.

  • Page 77: Important Notes

    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.
  • Page 78 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.

  • Page 79: Warning Indicator

    IMPORTANT NOTES Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display Warning indicator Mode STILL IMAGE/ CARD FULL ! MOVIE CLIP mode PROTECT! PLAY mode STILL IMAGE/ CARD MOVIE CLIP/ LOCKED! PLAY mode NO IMAGE! PLAY mode STILL IMAGE/ MEMORY MOVIE CLIP/...

  • Page 80: Before Contacting A Service Center

    BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom The camera doesn’t There is low battery capacity switch on An AC Power Adapter is not connected The batteries are exhausted The Camera is turned off automatically The camera powers due to the Auto power function down whilst in use The Adapter plug is not connected...
  • Page 81 BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom The camera buttons Camera malfunction do not operate The card error Incorrect card format Color of image WHITE BALANCE setting is incorrect different to original scene Exposure is excessive Images are too bright The play back The lens or LCD monitor is smudged display is not very...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    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,...
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Software Manual

    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).

  • Page 85: About Software

    Mac OS 9.0~10.2. Setting up the camera driver for WINDOWS (p.87) 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...
  • Page 86 Application MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Image editing program for downloaded images. For Windows only. Setting up MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.100) 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.

  • Page 87: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    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.

  • Page 88: Setting Up Directx 8.1

    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]. 2.
  • Page 89 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 90 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).

  • Page 91: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows

    SOFTWARE MANUAL Removing the USB Driver for Windows 1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller] 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].
  • Page 92 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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. 5. Press [OK] button. [Click!]...

  • Page 93: Removable Disk

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 94: Removing The Removable Disk

    LED is off. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar. 3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Select the [Samsung USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [Stop] button. [Double-click] [Click!]...
  • Page 95 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 96: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 97: Setting Up Digimax Viewer

    SOFTWARE MANUAL Setting up Digimax Viewer This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. Click [Digimax Viewer 1.0] on the Autorun frame. 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].
  • Page 98 SOFTWARE MANUAL 4. Select a destination 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.

  • Page 99: Digimax Viewer

    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. Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 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.

  • Page 100: Setting Up Mgi Photosuite Lll Se

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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. 2. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select language. 3. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next>] to move to the next step.
  • Page 101 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 102 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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. 9. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button. A [Read me] file will open.

  • Page 103: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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 PhotoSuite lll SE] and MGI PhotoSuite lll SE will then open.

  • Page 104: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se Functions

    SOFTWARE MANUAL MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions An introduction to the Welcome screen 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.
  • Page 105 SOFTWARE MANUAL Introduction to navigation bar Back Return to the previous step. Home Return to Welcome screen. Help Display help window. 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.

  • Page 106: Using Mgi Photosuite Lll Se

    SOFTWARE MANUAL Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 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.
  • Page 107 SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 108 SOFTWARE MANUAL 4. The Welcome screen will change to the next work step, with the selected image displayed. 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]...
  • Page 109 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.

  • Page 110: Prepare

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 111: Compose

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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 many collage and layout options.

  • Page 112: Organize

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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..

  • Page 113: Creating An Album

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 114 SOFTWARE MANUAL Add images to the album 1. Select [ Choose an action to manage your album. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Computer] in Add Photos menu. NOTICE [Digital Camera(Direct)], [Scanner(TWAIN)], [Digital Camera(TWAIN)] sources can't be used. [Click!] [Click!]...
  • Page 115 SOFTWARE MANUAL 3. [Add photo to Album] window will open. Select images that you want to add. Click [Add] button. [Click!] 4. Adding images is complete.

  • Page 116: Share

    SOFTWARE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 117: Print

    SOFTWARE MANUAL PRINT You can print images. Menu for the [PRINT] step Print 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.

  • Page 118: 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] USB Driver is not installed correctly.
  • Page 119 About USB [Case 6] 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].
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