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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.
ENGLISH
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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 CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. result in a minor or moderate injury. Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and Use batt
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Contents Pausing while recording a movie clip Photo Frame 29 Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 40 READY (Successive Recording) 15 Movie Clip frame stabiliser 29 E (Effect) button 40 How to use the Program mode 16 Using the LCD monitor to adjust Delete button 41 System chart 5 How to use the Scene modes 16 the camera settings 30 Printer button 41 Identification of features 6 How to use the ASR (Advanced How to use the menu 31 Setting up the play back function Front & Top 6 Shake Reduction) mode 16 Mod
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Contents Sound 56 Delete all 65 Connecting an External Device Setting slide show interval 66 (USB) 56 Playing back the slide show 66 Auto Focus lamp 56 Frame search 66 LCD brightness 56 Display setting 66 Selecting Video out type 57 Setting up the recording function in Quick view 57 the MP3 mode 67 Initialisation 57 Important notes 67 Setting up the Mycam menu 58 Warning indicator 69 Start up image 58 Before contacting a service centre 69 Start up sound 58 Specification 71 Shutter sound 58 SOFTW
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System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > PictBridge compatible Computer User manual, Software CD printer(see p.49) Camera case Camera strap Product warranty (see p.74, 75) USB cable AV cable DPOF compatible SD memory card/MMC printer (see p.47) (see p.10) Earphones USB cable for rech
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Identification of features Front & Top Back Power button Zoom/ Thumbnail/ Volume button Shutter button LCD monitor ASR mode button/ Hold button Camera strap M(Mode) button Microphone Speaker Camera status lamp E (Effect) button Earphones Jack Flash Self-timer lamp/ Play mode button/ Printer button Auto Focus lamp +/- button, DELETE button 5 function button Optical 3X zoom lens/ Lens cover 6
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Identification of features Bottom/ 5-function button Cradle (optional) You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 9, 49 and 78) Memory card slot Battery holder Battery chamber Camera connection terminal DC connection terminal USB port Battery chamber cover AV connection terminal Tripod Adaptor You can attach the camera on a tripod with this adaptor. Attaching the camera Voice memo / Voice Recording / UP butt
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Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source Self-timer lamp You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. Icon Status Description Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Insert the battery as shown Blinking For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at - If the camera does not turn on after y
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Connecting to a Power Source There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) with the AC Charger Charging with the cradle Battery indicator Low capacity Low capacity Low capacity Fully charged (recharge or use Battery status (recharge or use (recharge or use spare battery) spare battery) spare battery) INFORMATION When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Low temperatures (below ) can affect the p
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Connecting to a Power Source Instructions on how to use the memory card Charging LED of the AC Adapter Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory Charging LED card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung Being Charged Red LED is on warranty. Charging is complete Green LED is on The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or knock Charging err
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). When using a 64MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as Some cards are not compatible according to the memory card manufacturer and follows. memory card type. Recorded image size S. Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS 6M(2816x2112) Approx. 18 Approx. 35 Approx. 52 -- The SD memory card has a write protect switch Card pins that prevents image files from being deleted or 5M(2592x19
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When Using the Camera for the First Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set Setting up the language date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed 1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the SETUP again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. ENGLISH Date&Time language before using this camera. 2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ L
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LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. Description Icons Page 11 Date/ Time 2006/01/10 01:00 PM p.55 12 Exposure compensation p.25 21 20 13 White Balance p.24 14 ISO p.24 19 1 15 RGB RGB p.23 18 2 16 Sharpness p.34 3 17 17 Image quality/ Frame rate p.33 4 16 18 Image size p.32 5 15 14 6 Number of available shots 38 remaining 13 7 19 p.11 Remaining time 12 8 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 9 10 11 20 Voice me
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Changing the recording mode You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button located on Changing the recording mode : If the [Still/ Movie/ PMP] menu was selected the back of the camera and the [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. Refer to page 59 1. The previously used recording mode will appear in the display. for more information about the MP3, PMP mode. 2. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode. Selecting the
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Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode Recording the movie clip without voice Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking You can record the movie clip without voice. with minimal user interaction. 1. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on 1. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the LCD monitor. the image by using the LCD monitor. 2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for 2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
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Starting the recording mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode How to use the Program mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows. Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. (Max: 1 hour). You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, shutter speed. select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing 1. Point the camera towards the subject and comp
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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Pressing the shutter button down half way The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automaticall
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ZOOM W/ T button Voice recording ( )/ Voice memo ( )/ UP button How to use the zoom button While the menu is showing, the UP button operates as a direction button. Optical zoom - This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer the voice recording or voice memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored a total zoom ratio of 15X. still image. Refer to page 16 for
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Macro ( )/ Down button While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates INFORMATION as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera you can use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro shake. pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. When you take a picture within 20cm (Wide zoom) or 30cm (Tele zoom) in Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. [Auto focus -
