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Digimax A63
User's Manual
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and
using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax A6.
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Instructions Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the Set up the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in camera driver the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.97) Take a picture (p.21) Take a picture Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB Insert the port and the camera’s USB connection terminal.(p.105) USB cable Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned Check the off, press the camer
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Contents NIGHT SCENE mode 25 READY How to use the SCENE mode 25 Getting to know your camera 5 Things to Watch Out for When Taking About the icons 5 Pictures 26 Danger 6 Using the camera buttons to adjust the Warning 6 camera 27 Caution 7 POWER button 27 An FCC warning 7 SHUTTER button 27 This digital camera can be used for 8 ZOOM W/T button 27 Manufacturer's contents 10 Voice memo/ UP button 29 Identification of features 11 Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 30 Front & Top 11 Focus lock 31 Back & Bot
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Contents LCD monitor indicator 53 Function lamp 81 Using the camera buttons to adjust the Sound 82 camera 54 Selecting an External Device (USB) 83 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 54 LCD brightness 83 Voice memo / Up button 55 Quick view 84 Play & Pause/ Down button 56 Initialization(RESET ALL) 84 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 57 Setting up the MYCAM menu 85 LCD button 57 Start up image 85 Delete button 58 Shutter sound 86 Setting up the play back function using the Start up sound 86 LCD monitor 59
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Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any
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Danger 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. 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
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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 insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects
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This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 66~74) Down loading image files Taking a picture. from camera to computer. (refer to page 21) (refer to page 106) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 113) 8
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This digital camera can be used for Taking a favourite image and creating Creation of a digital photo album. your own personalized calendar with it. Recording your voice. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 23) (refer to page 24) Inserting images directly into any You can even create your own unique gift wrap electronic document. paper by using your digital images. 9
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Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera Pouch USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD SD memory card AC adapter 2 AA Alkaline (SAC-32, 3.3V) Batteries Digimax Battery I-Pack : SNB-2312 KIT Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1303 KIT Battery Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable AC cord AC cord charger battery charger battery 10
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Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Microphone Function lamp Viewfinder Mirror for self portrait Lens Back & Bottom Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Mode dial Viewfinder Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) +/-, DELETE button LCD button 5-function button LCD monitor USB connection Play mode button port DC input connection port Tripod socket ASM (Manual & Scene mode) button * When using the digi
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Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ SELF- LEFT button TIMER/ RIGHT MENU/ button OK button Battery chamber cover MACRO / DOWN button Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. PROGRAM mode Se
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Identification of features AS mode Aperture priority/ Shutter priority mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the AS mode. Manual mode M mode The Aperture value, Shutter speed and various functions can be set manually in this mode. VOICE RECORDING mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.(Max : 1 hour) - Voice recording file type : *.wav MOVIE CLIP mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available
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Identification of features Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Function Description Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take Power on a picture After taking a picture Function lamp blinks once While movie recording Function lamp blinks at a 1-second interval While voice recording. For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. While the self timer is For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. functioning *The lamp will
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Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : AA type - Alkaline, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn, Lithium CR-V3 type - Lithium Rechargeable batteries : AA type - Ni-MH(Samsung SNB-2312 recommended) Ni-Cd(over 1000mAh) CR-V
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Connecting to a Power Source DANGER 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 (3.3V 2.0A) with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty. Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, p
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Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 79) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need
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Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don’t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card). Card The SD memory card has a write protect switch pins that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. Write By sliding the switch
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Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by forc
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LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 p.12~13 2 Recording mode p.49 3 Continuous shot AEB p.46 4 Flash p.32 5 Self-timer p.34 6 Macro p.30 7 Metering p.46 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame 10 Camera shake warning p.26 11 Date/ Time 2004.08.01 01:00 PM 12 Exposure compensation p.38 13 White Balance p.38 20
