INSTRUCTIONS Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this Set up the camera camera, you have to set up the camera driver.Install the driver camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD- ROM.
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.
About the symbols The camera mode icons will be marked on the right side of the title bar. The title is available only in the marked camera mode. Refer to below. Icon Mode dial Camera working mode Icon Mode dial Camera working mode Easy mode Program mode...
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WARNING Do not use the flash in close proximity to When taking photographs, never point the lens people or animals. Positioning the flash too of the camera directly into very strong light. close to your subject’s eyes, may cause This may result in permanent damage to the eyesight damage.
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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.
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.
THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV(p.86) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF- compatible printer or DPOF- equipped photo lab.(p.74~p.76) Down loading image files from camera to computer.(p.85~p.90) Editing images on a PC.(p.81)
Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. AV/ USB cable Digital camera Pouch Applications S/W- Adobe Element Camera strap Driver CD-ROM SD memory card User manual Product warranty Battery charger & Rechargeable battery AC Adapter Cigar jack for car...
Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 8 working modes. These are listed below. EASY Easy mode To make camera operation easier, minimum camera settings need in this mode like image size.
Mode dial A/S/M Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual mode Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M mode. MOVIE CLIP Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded as long as the available recording time allows.
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Connecting to Power INFORMATION This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. Refer to [POWER OFF] function(p.37). 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.
Connecting to Power 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. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 5V) on the camera.
Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera power and pull the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot. The Label stuck to the memory card and the front side of the camera should face in the same direction.
Instructions on how to use the memory card NOTICE If you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don t remove the memory card when the Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damaged data in the memory card.
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Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
Selecting the date and time You can record the date and time with the image data in the memory card. 1. Turn on the power and press the MENU(OK) button. The recording mode menu will be displayed in the RECORDING mode, and the play mode menu will be displayed in the PLAY mode.(There is no associated menu in VOICE RECORDING mode.) 2.
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Selecting the date and time 4. Select the correct date by pressing the 5-function button. PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM RIGHT/button : selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY item. SIZE L 2272X1753 UP/or DOWN/button : changes the value of each item. FINE QUALITY METERING MULTI SHOOTING SINGLE...
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Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Turn on the power and press the MENU(OK) button. The recording mode menu will be displayed in the RECORDING mode, and the play mode menu will be displayed in the PLAY mode.(There is no associated menu in VOICE RECORDING mode.) 2.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Image & Full Status Description Icons Page Recording mode p.30 Battery p.18 Zoom / Digital Zoom p.36 Number of available shots remaining p.36 Recording time(while recording a movie clip) 0:01:40 (hour : minute : second) Image size / Continuous shot p.49/p.54...
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Starting Herecording mode Recording a still image 1. Insert the batteries (p.26). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.29). 3. Close the memory card cover. 4. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. Program mode 5.
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Starting Herecording mode Recording a Movie clip Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a still image. 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
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Starting Herecording mode NOTICE Camera shake warning. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, 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.
Using the camera button to adjust the camera LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (EASY, PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M, MOVIE CLIP, USER SET) mode will change the display as shown below. Pressi n g the Pressi n g the Pressi n g the...
WIDE / TELE button Used for digital or optical zooming in / out. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4 X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12 X. When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor.
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WIDE / TELE button Zoom WIDE Optical zoom WIDE - Press zoom button W. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. - Pressing the W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
UP/ Voice memo button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up or change the sub menu value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button.
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DOWN MACRO / SUPER MACRO 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 value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the button operates as the MACRO/ SUPER MACRO button.
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MACRO( )/ SUPER MACRO button Macro mode setting Camera working mode Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) EASY Normal Macro Super macro PROGRAM PORTRAIT Normal (Fixed) NIGHT SCENE Normal (Fixed) A/ S/ M, USER SET Normal Macro Super macro MOVIE CLIP...
FLASH button Flash mode indicator Indicator Flash mode 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. Red eye reduction The flash fires regardless of available light.
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FLASH button Flash mode setting Camera working mode Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) EASY Red eye reduction PROGRAM Auto Red eye reduction Fill in Slow synchro PORTRAIT Red eye reduction Fill in NIGHT SCENE Slow synchro A/ S/ M, USER SET Fill in Slow synchro...
SELF-TIMER/ REMOTE button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shift to the sub memu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the SELF- TIMER( )/ REMOTE( ) button.
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SELF-TIMER/ REMOTE button Self-timer/ remote mode setting Camera working mode Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) EASY 10s self-timer Remote PROGRAM PORTRAIT 2s self-timer 10s self-timer Remote NIGHT SCENE A/ S/ M, USER SET MOVIE CLIP Remote N/A (Not Available) VOICE RECORDING...
MENU/ OK button MEMU 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. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : EASY, PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M, MOVIE CLIP and USER SET.
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MF button In dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occours, press the MF button and you can select manual focus. After changing the focus manually, the image can be dim. Take care to use this function. While pressing the MF button, the MF bar will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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+/- button This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions.However, you can select the exposure value by using this button. You can select the shutter speed and aperture value in the A/S/M mode In the PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, USER SE, A/S/M mode - While pressing the +/- button, select the desired exposure value by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
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+/- button Manual mode( M ) - While pressing the +/- button, select the desired shutter speed by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. - While pressing the +/- button, select the desired aperture value by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. In the manual mode, the exposure value can’t be compensated.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera - Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. - In the RECORDING (EASY, PROGRAM, PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENE, A/S/M, MOVIE CLIP, USER SET, VOICE RECORDING) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
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Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Main menu Sub menu Secondary meun Camera working mode PROGRAM, A/S/M, MOVIE WHITE BAL AUTO CLIP, USER SET 1/2/3 DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUOR. TUNGSTEN PROGRAM, A/S/M, MOVIE EFFECT NORMAL CLIP, USER SET 1/2/3 B &...
How to use the menu 1. Turn the camera power on and press the menu button. There are 3 tabs related to each camera mode in the menu. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected. 2.
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Size You can select the image size you require. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4.
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Quality In RECORDING mode, you can select the image quality(Data compression rate). 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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A / S / M In this mode you can select the shutter speed or aperture value as your preference. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the A/ S/ M mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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A / S / M Aperture priority mode ( A ) - The small aperture value is used for portraits to separate the PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM subject from the background. L 2272X1753 SIZE The large aperture value is used for landscape photographs to QUALITY FINE keep the foreground and background in focus.
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Metering When the camera cannot calculate a proper exposure, you can change the metering method. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Shooting You can select the continuous shot or AEB shot in this menu. Shooting mode is not available in the A/S/M mode. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Shooting INFORMATION The continuous and AEB shot cannot be selected in the TIFF image quality. If the number of available shots remaining is under 2 pages, the continuous shot Is not activated as the minimum number of the continuous shots are 2. In the AEB shot, the number of available shots remaining have to be over 3 page.
WHITE BALANCE The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Effect Using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Sharpness You can select the still image sharpness. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [SHOOTING] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4.
MySET mode menu You can select your favorite menus and save them in this menu. Main menu Sub menu MYSET2 MYSET3 CHANGE Mode You can select your favorite menus that have been saved in this menu. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the MySET mode and press the MENU button.
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Change The loaded MySET menu will be applied to the camera by this menu. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the MySET mode and press the MENU button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
Starting Play Mode Turn the camera on and select the Play mode by pressing the play mode button. The camera can now play back the images stored on a memory. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. Playing back a still image 1.
Starting the play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 1. Select the movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip file, the movie clip indicator( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Image & Basic Status Description Icons Page Play mode p.62 Battery p.18 Running time (movie clip) p.37 Image enlargement p.37 DPOF indicator p.74 Protect indicator p.72 Voice memo p.66 Voice recording SIZE 1280X1240 : image size...
Information button The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below. Pressing the Pressing the Pressing the information information information button button button Image &...
Thumbnail/ Enlargement/ Trimming button Image enlargement - Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. - Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. - Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image.
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UP/ Voice memo button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu cursor move up or change the sub menu value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button.
DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT buttons activate the following. DOWN button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWNUP button makes the menu cursor move down or change the sub menu value. LEFT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the main menu.
DELETE button This deletes an image stored on the memory card. 1. Press the play mode button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select image that you want to delete. 3. a message as shown alongside will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
PLAY & PAUSE button When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, press the PLAY & PAUSE button to play and pause the movie clip, a still image that has a voice memo and voice recording file. 1. Press the play mode button. 2.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 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. Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu SLIDE SHOW 0 ~ 10 SEC.
Slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1.Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [SLIDE SHOW] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM...
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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. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Resize The stored image size can be changed and used as logo image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and select an image that you want to resize by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
Delete all This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM SIZE L 2272X1753 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. QUALITY FINE MULTI...
DPOF : Standard This function allows you to embed print quantity information on the a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and select an image that you want to embed print quantity by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 2.
DPOF : Index This function will specify the number of copies (except for movie clips and sound clip) for index print. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu.
DPOF : Cancel This is used for canceling STANDARD or INDEX DPOF function. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM SIZE L 2272X1753...
Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Main menu Sub meun FILE RESET SERIES PWR OFF OFF / 1~10MIN (Default : 3 MIN) LANGUAGE ENGLISH p.25 KOREAN CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2 JAPANESE RUSSIAN...
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File This enables you to name files 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM...
Power off This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu.
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Format This is used for formatting the memory card. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4.
Date set You can chang the imprinted date. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4.
Time set You can change the imprinted time. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3. Select [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button. 4.
Date type You can select date type that is imprinted on the image. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu. 3.
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Imprint There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM menu.
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Sound A beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error takes place. You can check the camera condition by this function. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM...
LCD brightness You may adjust the LCD brightness 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM menu. L 2272X1753 SIZE 3.
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Video The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of machine (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2.
Connecting to an external monitor Connecting to an external monito In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.
Quick view You can briefly review the last image captured during the pre-set time. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select [SETUP](Second) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main PORTRAIT SETUP MyCAM...
MySET menu You can set up the start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Start up image You can select the image that is displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button twice to select [MyCAM](Third) tab. 2.
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. 1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button twice to select [MyCAM](Third) tab. 2. Press the DOWN and the cursor will be shifted to the main menu.