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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 301, including capturing images, downloading images and using
the MGI PhotoSuite III SE 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 the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.76) 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.82) USB cable Check the camera’s power Check the If the power is turned off, press the camera
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Contents POWER button 24 READY SHUTTER button 24 Getting to know your camera 5 WIDE / TELE button 24 About the icons 5 Voice memo / UP button 26 Danger 6 Recording a voice memo 26 Warning 6 Down button 26 Caution 7 FLASH / LEFT button 27 An FCC warning 7 Self-timer / Right button 28 This digital camera can be used for 8 +/- button 30 Manufacturer's contents 10 Focus lever 31 Identification of features 11 MENU/ OK button 32 Front & Top 11 LCD button 32 Back & Bottom 11 Using the LCD monitor to ad
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Contents Voice memo / Up button 45 Setting up the MyCAM menue 65 Play & Pause / Down button 46 Start up sound 66 LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 46 Start up image 66 LCD button 47 Important notes 67 Delete button 47 Warning indicator 69 Setting up the play back function using the Before contacting a service center 70 LCD monitor 48 Specifications 72 Starting the slide show 49 Protecting images 50 SOFTWARE Deleting all images 51 Copy to card 52 Software Notes 74 DPOF : Setting the Number of System
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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 63) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 53) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 83) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 90) 8
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This digital camera can be used for Taking a self-portrait and using the image Creation of a digital photo album. to personalize name cards. Recording your voice. Recording a movie clip (refer to page 22) (refer to page 22) 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. 2 AA Alkaline Digital Camera Pouch VIDEO cable Batteries USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty SD memory card Battery pack Software CD AC adapter (3.3V) (SBP-3603) Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1103 KIT Battery charger Rechargeable battery AC adapter (5V) 10
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Identification of features Front & Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Microphone Flash USB connection terminal Self-timer VIDEO connection lamp terminal DC input connection point Lens Focus lever Back & Bottom Mode dial WIDE/THUMBNAIL button Camera status lamp TELE/Digital zoom button Viewfinder Strap eyelet 5-function button LCD monitor +&-/ DELETE button Tripod socket Play mode button LCD button * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be dif
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Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ SELF-TIMER/ LEFT Memory RIGHT button button card slot MENU/ OK Battery button chamber Play & Pause/ DOWN button Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 6 recording modes. These are listed below. Still image mode Two types of focus modes allow users to shoot still images from 0.19 m to infinity. Their foc
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Identification of features 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) Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. - Image size : 320X240 - Movie clip file type : *.avi Photo Frame mode This mode allows users to add frame-like borders to a still image and save it. 4 types of frames are available. Night scene mode This mode
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Identification of features Camera status lamp Color Status Camera Status Blinking and off Power on processing When the LCD monitor is turned off On When the USB cable is connected Green Blinking slowly Flash recharging Image processing(compression/decompression) Blinking fast USB busy Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 28) Color Status Camera Status - For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals. Blinking - For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quic
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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 battery c
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 16MB 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 memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. You can use an 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 protect By sliding the switch
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Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and push the memory card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 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 card cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force. Check the dir
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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.23 4 Flash p.28 5 Self-timer p.29 6 Voice memo p.26 7 Macro p.31 8 Metering p.36~37 9 Time 01:00 PM p.61 10 Date 2003/ 10/ 01 p.61 11 Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0 EV p.30 12 White Balance p.38 13 Card Inserted indicator p.19 20
