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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 101, including taking images, downloading images and using the
MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.
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INSTRUCTIONS Use this camera in the following order. If your video output signal is PAL type, you have to select [PAL/50Hz] in [VIDEO OUT] menu before taking a picture.(p.77) Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this Set up camera, you have to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the the camera driver Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.91) Take a picture (p.33 ~ 49) Take a picture Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the camera USB connection ter
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READY SPECIAL FEATURES This digital camera has the following features. A fine resolution of 1.3 mega pixels 2 X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Date imprinting on a still image Multiple language support 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 designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can e
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CONTENTS Ready Advanced Getting to know your camera 6 Recording mode 33 Safety note 7 Starting Recording Mode 33 This digital camera can be used for 10 Recording a still image 33 Manufacturer s contents 12 Recording a Movie clip 33 Identification of features 13 Using the camera button to adjust the Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) 13 camera 35 Product Exterior (Back/bottom) 14 POWER switch 35 Viewfinder/Camera status LED 15 SHUTTER button 35 LCD monitor indicator 16 LCD button 35 Camera mod
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READY CONTENTS Advanced Software MODE button 54 Software manual 89 MENU button 54 Software Notes 89 5-function button 55 About software 89 OK button 56 Setting up the USB driver for UP button 57 Windows 98SE 91 DOWN button 58 Setting up DirectX 8.1 92 LEFT button 59 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 95 RIGHT button 59 Removable Disk 97 Setting up the play back function using the Removing the removable disk 98 LCD monitor 60 Windows 98SE 98 SLIDE SHOW 60 Windows 2000/ME/XP 98 PROTECT 61 Settin
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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. Keep the manual in a safe place. About the symbols This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING i
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READY SAFETY NOTE 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
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SAFETY NOTE WARNING Do not use the flash in close proximity to When taking photographs, never point the lens people or animals. of the camera directly into very strong light. Positioning the flash too close to your subject s This may result in permanent damage to the eyes, may cause eyesight damage. camera or your eyesight. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. In case
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READY SAFETY NOTE 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
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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV (refer to page 77) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 65) Taking a picture. (refer to page 33 ~ 49) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 79 ~ 80) Editing images on a PC (refer to page 108) 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 Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images 11
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MANUFACTURER S CONTENTS Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. 2 AA Alkaline Digital camera Pouch Batteries Video cable USB cable Camera strap Applications S/W- User manual Product warranty Driver CD-ROM Accessories (optional) AC Adapter SD memory CARD 12
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) Power switch Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Shutter button Flash(p. 39) DC input connection point Video connection terminal USB connection terminal Lens Card slot Battery chamber / Battery chamber Card cover Strap eyelet 13
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (Back/bottom) Viewfinder LCD button (p.35 / 53) Camera MODE button status LED (p.36 / 54) (p.15) MENU button (p.37 / 54) LCD monitor 5-function button (p.37 / 55) Tripod socket THUMBNAIL / UP( ) button (p.39 / 57) FLASH/ LEFT( ) button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT( ) button (p.39 / 59) (p.41 / 59) OK button (p.38 / 56) DELETE / DOWN( ) button (p.39 / 58) 5-function button 14
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Viewfinder/Camera status LED Camera status LED Picture area frame Optimum picture area over 1.5m Camera status LED Color Status Camera status Image processing(compression/decompression) On USB busy(PC mode) Red Flash charge processing Blinking USB busy On & blinking Power on processing Green On Idle power mode (after 60sec. without camera operation) Off System ready 15
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Recording mode Image & Full Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.26 2 Camera shake warning p.34 3Flash p.39~40 4 Self-timer p.41 5 White balance p.47 6 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV (Exposure Value) p.45 7 Date 2002/09/01 8 Time 03:15 9 Card indicator p.29 16
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES No. Description Icons Page 10 Quality p.44 11 Image size p.43 Number of available shots remaining(still image) 0015 12 Recording time(while recording a movie clip) 00:50 13 Message for canceling a movie clip recording 14 Digital zoom p.38 15 Recording mode Play mode Image & Basic Status No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.26 2 Recording date 2002/09/01 3 Card indicator p.29 4 Number of stored images 100-0003 p.64 17
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Camera mode definition You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 5 working modes. These are listed below STILL IMAGE mode ( ) (p.33) This mode is used for still image shots between 1m ~ infinity. MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) (p.33) A movie clip can be recorded as long as the available recording time allows. PLAY mode (p.50) In this mode, the stored images on the memory can be viewed o
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Selecting camera mode and menu You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by pressing the MODE button or MENU button as below. STILL IMAGE STILL IMAGE Power on mode mode menu ( ) Pressing MENU button Pressing Pressing MODE button MODE button MOVIE CLIP MOVIE CLIP mode mode menu ( ) Pressing MENU button Pressing Pressing MODE button MODE button PLAY PLAY mode mode menu Pressing Pressing MENU button MODE button Pressing MODE button Connecti
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting. Camera mode Main menu Sub menu STILL IMAGE 1/2 ( ) SETUP (p.68) IMAGE SIZE 1280X1024* (p.43) 640X512 QUALITY SUPER FINE (p.44) FINE* NORMAL EXPOSURE -2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5EV steps) (p.45) 20
