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Instructions Getting to know your camera Use this camera in the following order Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Before connecting the camera to a PC, via When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of Set up the camera driver the USB cable, you will need to set up the the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. camera driver. Install the camera driv
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Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such result in death or serious injury. as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspe
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Contents Using the camera buttons to set Playing back a recorded voice 36 Language 54 READY the camera 18 LCD monitor Indicator 36 Formatting a memory 55 System chart 4 POWER button 18 Using the camera buttons to set Setting up the Date / Time / Identification of features 5 Shutter button 18 the camera 37 Date type 55 Front & Top 5 ZOOM W / T button 18 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 37 Imprinting the recording date 55 Back & Bottom 6 M(Mode) button 19 Voice memo / Up button 38 Sound 56 Bottom
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System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The System Requirements contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, For Windows contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP < Included items > PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended) 200MB of available hard-disk space Minimum 64MB RAM 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour disp
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Identification of features Front & Top M(Mode) button Shutter button Power button Strap eyelet Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp Lens / Lens cover Microphone 5
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Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) E (Effects) button +/- button, Delete button LCD monitor Play mode / Printer button 5 function button Tripod USB / AV connection terminal 6
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Identification of features Bottom / 5-function button Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button Battery chamber cover Menu / OK button Memory card slot Flash / Self-timer / Battery chamber Left button Right button Macro / Down button Play & Pause button 7
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Identification of features Self-timer lamp Mode icon Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode setting. Icon Status Description For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second MODE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN MOVIE PLAY intervals. Blinking Icon For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25- SCENE second intervals. MODE For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW Bl
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Connecting to a Power Source There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD INFORMATION monitor. Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Battery Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. indicator Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the Low battery capacity Low battery capacity Low battery capacity Battery The battery is camera. (Prepare to
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Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.55) if you are using a newly If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot become corrupted : recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. - When the memory card is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, Turn off the came
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Instructions on how to use the memory card When using a 20MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as INFORMATION follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as variables such as subject matter and memory card type. this may cause damage to data in the memory card. Recorded image size Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS 5M 7 14 21 - - The camera can use SD Memory Cards and
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When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. INFORMATION You can select one of 22 languages. These are listed below : When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set - English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Tha
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LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and No. Description Icons Page selections. 4 Continuous shot p.33 5Flash p.21~23 6 Self-timer p.23 7 Macro p.20~21 8 Metering p.33 9 Card inserted indicator - 10 Auto focus frame - 11 Camera shake warning p.17 12 Date / Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM p.55 13 Exposure compensation p.30 14 White Balance p.29~30 15 ISO p.29 16 RGB RGB p.28 17 Sharpness p.34 18 Image quality / Frame rate p.32 [Image & Full Status] 19
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Changing the recording mode Starting the recording mode You can select the desired working mode using the M(Mode) button located on How to use the AUTO mode ( ) the top of the camera. Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity(+/-). 1. Point the camera towards the subject and 2. Insert the memory card (p.9). compose the image by using the LCD monitor. As
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Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Recording the movie clip without voice You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter You can record the movie clip without voice. speed. 1. Press the Up button and the icon will display on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter 2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is speed and aperture value will display. Up / Down button : changes aperture value recorded f
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Starting the recording mode Night / Portrait / Children mode How to use the SCENE mode ( ) - Night mode : Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting - Portrait mode : To take a picture of a person situations. These include LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, SUNSET, DAWN, - Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW scenes. 1. Press the menu but
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Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shut
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera ZOOM W / T button The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. the camera's power will be turned off Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. automatical
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ZOOM W / T button WIDE Zoom INFORMATION Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. to process. Allow time for this to take place. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject You may notice a decrease in image quality when usin
