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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.
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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 Application software CD-ROM. (p.138) To play back the movie clip on a PC, DirectX 9.0 or later must be installed. (p.138) Take a picture. (p.29) Take a picture Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB Insert the port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.144)
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Contents How to use the MANUAL mode 31 READY How to use the MySET mode 32 Getting to know your camera 5 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode 32 Danger 6 How to use the SCENE mode 33 Warning 6 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Caution 7 Pictures 34 System chart 8 Using the camera buttons to adjust the Identification of features 10 camera 35 Front 10 POWER button 35 Side (Left/ Right) 10 SHUTTER button 35 Top 11 Jog dial (Front, Rear) 35 Back 12 Drive button 36 Bottom 13 Self-tim
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Contents Save/ Load a specific camera configuration Auto turning off the LCD 114 (MySET) 78 Language 115 Spot AE point 79 Formatting a memory card 116 Setting up the Date & Time 117 Setting up the date type 117 PLAY World time 118 Starting play mode 80 Imprinting the recording date 119 LCD monitor indicator 82 Sound 120 Rear LCD/ Finder LCD 82 LCD brightness 120 Top LCD 83 Selecting Video out type 121 Thumbnail button/ Enlargement button 84 Quick view 122 Display/ Information
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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 battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. 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 centre. 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 th
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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 battery 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 permanently damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objec
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System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > Camera case Remote control User manual, Camera strap Software (p.137) Warranty card DPOF compatible CF (CompactFlash) card printer (see p.103) (p.20) Flash plate Exclusive bounce flash Lens adapter Lens hood Lens cap AC adapter AC cord Battery charger Rechargeable battery (SLB-1974) 8
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System chart System Requirements For Windows PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended) Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB) PictBridge compatible Computer (p.144) 200MB of available hard-disk space printer (see p.105) (Over 1GB is recommended) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended) DirectX 9.0 or later For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later
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Identification of features Front AF passive sensor Self-timer lamp & Auto Focus lamp Shutter button Front Jog dial Microphone (JOG 1) Remote control sensor Lens Microphone Side (Left/ Right) AF lock(AF-L) button Pop-up flash (OPEN) button/ Remote control sensor Flash compensation button Flash High Speed shutter (HS) button Focus area selection (AF-A) button Focus mode selection button Memory card slot cover Speaker Connector cover Side (Left) Side (Right) 10
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Identification of features Top Zoom ring Zoom scale indicator Focus ring Flash EVC (Exposure Value Compensation) ring Hot shoe Shutter button Flash status lamp Drive button ISO button Mode dial Metering button Speaker Top LCD Power button/ Power lamp Self-timer button Hot shoe cap 11
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Identification of features Back Rear Jog dial (JOG 2) AE Lock (AE-L) button/ Back LCD Thumbnail button Strap eyelet Strap eyelet Card in use lamp Finder LCD Diopter adjustment ring Digital zoom/ LCD button Enlargement button Memory card slot cover Connector cover 5-function button SCENE/ Play mode button Delete button Connectors Memory card slot Memory card slot AV port USB connector port DC-in port Memory card eject lever 12
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Identification of features Bottom Battery chamber cover & lock Tripod socket Diopter adjustment ring Battery chamber Battery chamber Battery holder 13
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Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description Blinking For 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. - For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later Blinking a second picture will be taken. Camera Status Lamp Lamp Colour Status Description On Power on Power lamp Green Blinking When the
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Before using the camera Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use battery or alternatively, you can use the AC adaptor. Specification of SLB-1974 rechargeable battery Model SLB-1974 Type Lithium Ion Voltage, Capacity 7.4V, 1900mAh Charging time Approx. 180MIN (Using the SBC-L4) To buy the exclusive AC adapter (SAC-81, DC 8.4V 1.5A), contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. CAUTION Please ensure that you use th
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Before using the camera : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, Using the battery please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+/-). 1. Turn the battery chamber lock in the direction of the arrow (OPEN) and open the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert the battery taking note of the polarity (+/-). 3. Close the battery chamber cover and turn the battery chamber lock in the direction of the arrow (CLOSE). 16
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Before using the camera Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera. Turn the battery chamber lock in the direction of the OPEN mark and open the battery chamber cover. 2. Move the battery holder aside and the battery will be released. 3. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover. Turn the battery chamber lock in the direction of the CLOSE mark. There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator The battery is Prepare new There i
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Before using the camera How to charge the rechargeable battery 1. Plug the AC cord’s power plug into the wall outlet and insert the AC cord into the charger. 2. Place the battery in the charger as shown. If the charging LED doesn’t blink as red or blinks as yellow, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+/-). Check the battery charging status with the Charging LED of the charger. Charging LED Status LED Being charged Red LED is on Charging is complete Green LE
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Before using the camera INFORMATION The proper operating temperature of the charger is 0°C ~ 40°C. When you charge the battery under/over the proper operating temperature, the charger may not operate (Yellow LED is on). Charging will restart at the operating temperature and this is not camera malfunction. Samsung warrants the charger for a period of one year and the Lithium Ion battery for a period of six months from the original date of purchase of the product. Wear and tear on the lithium
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Before using the camera Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.116) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, 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 to
