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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 420, including capturing images, downloading images and using the
MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
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Instructions Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, Set up the camera you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W driver CD-ROM.(p.94) Take a picture (p.25) Take a picture Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC USB port and Insert the USB the camera USB connection terminal.(p.82) cable Check the camera power. If the power is turned off, slide Check the camera the camera
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READY Contents Using the camera button to adjust the READY camera 28 Getting to know your camera 5 POWER switch 28 About the icons 5 SHUTTER button 28 Danger 6 LCD button 29 Warning 7 MENU button 30 Caution 8 MACRO button 31 Special features 9 WIDE / TELE button 32 This digital camera can be used for 10 Voice memo / UP button 34 Manufacturer's contents 12 Metering / Down button 35 Identification of features 13 Flash / left button 36 Front & Top 13 Self-timer / Right button 38 Back & Bottom 13 OK
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Contents LCD button 52 Sound 78 Menu button 52 LCD brightness 78 Delete button 53 Video out 79 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 54 Connecting to an external monitor 80 Left / Right / OK button 55 Quick view 81 Voice memo / Up button 56 Starting PC mode 82 Play & Pause / Down button 57 Important notes 85 Setting up the play back function Warning indicator 86 using the LCD monitor 58 Before contacting a service center 87 Slide show 59 Specifications 90 Protect 60 Delete all 61 SOFTWARE Copy to ca
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READY 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. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the icons This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent dange
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Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any Please do not use this product in close way. This may result in fire, injury, electric proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as shock or severe damage to you or your this could increase the risk of explosion. camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. 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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READY 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. camera or your eyesight. For safety reasons keep this product and Batteries and camera may become hot during accessories out of reach of children or animals prolonged use and it may result in camera to pre
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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 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
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READY Special features This digital camera has the following features. A high resolution of 4.0 mega pixels A 3X optical and 4 X digital zoom lens Movie clip & Voice recording function An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer Compact size & ergonomic design A Super macro(6cm) function 16MB internal flash memory 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 designe
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This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on TV. (refer to page 79) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 63) Taking a picture. (refer to page 25) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 83) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 107) 10
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READY This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Recording your voice. (refer to page 34/56) Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards. Recording a movie clip (refer to page 25) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. 11
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Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. 2 AA Alkaline Digital Camera Pouch AV cable Batteries Camera strap User manual USB cable Product warranty Software CD SD memory CARD Battery pack AC adapter (SBP-3603) (3.3V) Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1103 KIT Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC adapter(5V) 12
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READY Identification of features Front & T Front & To op p Mode dial Lamp Shutter button (p.28) Microphone Mode dial (p.16) Viewfinder Flash Flash fading control sensor Self-timer lamp Lens Back & Bottom WIDE/THUMBNAIL Power switch button (p.33/p.54) Flash indicator lamp(Red) TELE/Digital zoom Autofocus indicator button (p.32/p.54) lamp(Green) Viewfinder Speaker LCD button (p.29/p.52) MENU button 5-function button (p.30/p.52) MACRO/ DELETE button (p.31/p.53) LCD monitor Tripod socket 13
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Identification of features Side Strap eyelet DC input connection point Memory Card cover/ Battery chamber cover USB connection terminal Battery chamber Video Memory Card slot connection terminal 5-function button Voice memo/ UP button(p.34/56) FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button (p.36/ p.55) (p.38/ p.55) OK button(p.38/p.55) METERING/ DOWN button (p.35/p.57) 14
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READY Camera status lamp Lamp Status Camera condition OFF System ready Power on processing ON The camera focuses on the subject. Autofocus indicator lamp (Pressing the shutter button half way down) (Green) Image processing(compression/ decompression) Blinking USB busy (PC mode) The camera cannot focus on the subject. Blinking Flash charge processing Flash indicator lamp(Red) ON Flash ready For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. Self-timer Blinking For the final three
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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 4 working modes. These are listed below. MOVIE CLIP Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 288X208 - File type : *.AVI STILL IMAGE Still image mode This mode is used for still image shots. Macro shot – W : 6cm ~ 80cm T: 40cm ~ 80cm Nor
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READY 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, Ni-Cd (over 1000mA) CR-V3 type – Digimax B
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Connecting to a Power Source 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 (+ / -). Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-V3 type battery 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator There is no battery The batteries are fully Battery status Prepare new batteries. ca
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READY Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter (3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the camera. Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter. 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 a
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 16MB 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 memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. Maintenance of the memory card - 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 b
