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ENGLISH
D5100
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 530.
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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.75) 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.81) USB cable Check the camera’s power Check the If the power is turned off, slide the camera
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Contents TELE Zoom 27 READY WIDE Zoom 27 Getting to know your camera 5 Voice memo/ UP button 28 About the icons 5 Recording a voice memo 28 Danger 6 Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 29 Warning 6 Focus lock 31 Caution 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 31 An FCC warning 7 Self-timer/ Right button 33 This digital camera can be used for 8 MENU/ OK button 34 Manufacturer's contents 10 LCD button 34 Identification of features 11 +/- button 35 Front & Top 11 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the Back & Bottom 11 camera
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Contents Voice memo / Up button 48 Specifications 71 Play & Pause/ Down button 49 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 49 SOFTWARE LCD button 50 Delete button 50 Software Notes 73 Setting up the play back function using the System Requirements 73 LCD monitor 51 About the software 74 Starting the slide show 52 Setting up the application software 75 Protecting images 53 Starting PC Mode 81 Deleting all images 54 Removing the USB Driver for Copy to card 55 Windows 98SE 84 DPOF : STANDARD 56 Removable Disk
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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 Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 64) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 56) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 82) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 89) 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 A/V cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD SD memory card AC adapter 2 AA Alkaline CR-V3 battery (SAC-32, DC 3.3V) Batteries Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1303 KIT Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC cord 10
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Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Mode dial Lamp Microphone Mode dial Viewfinder Flash Flash light amount sensor Self-timer lamp Lens Back & Bottom Zoom W button Power switch (Thumbnail) Flash status lamp(Red) Zoom T button Autofocus lamp(Green) (Digital zoom) Strap eyelet Viewfinder Speaker LCD button +&-/ DELETE button 5-function button Play mode button LCD monitor Tripod socket * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be differen
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Identification of features Side/ 5-function button DC input Voice memo/ UP button connection point Battery chamber cover USB connection FLASH/ SELF-TIMER/ terminal LEFT button RIGHT button AV connection terminal MENU/ OK button Memory card slot Macro/ DOWN button Play & Pause 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 7 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode Selecting the a
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Identification of features SHUTTER PRIORITY mode Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in the camera. MANUAL mode The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed. 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
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Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 33) Color Status Camera Status For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. Red Blinking For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals. Autofocus lamp Color Status Camera Status Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused Blinking Green PC Mode: Transmitting Data On Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused. Mode dial lamp Color Status C
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Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion. Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are pro
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Connecting to a Power Source : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, Using the batteries please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+ and-). 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 b
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 32MB 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 Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 59) 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 image
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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 Card and MMC (Multi Media Card). The SD memory card has a write protect Card switch that prevents image files from being pins deleted or formatted. Write By sliding the switch t
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Inserting the memory card 1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), 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 attemp
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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 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.25 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Macro p.29 7 White Balance p.42 8 Metering p.40 9 Exposure compensation p.35 10 Voice memo p.28 11 Date/ Time 2004/05/01 01:00 12 ISO (AUTO, 100, 200, 400) p.42 13 Card inserted indicator 20
