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Digimax V5000
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.
Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax V5.
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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.99) 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.105) USB cable Check the camera’s power Check the If the power is turned off, slide the camera
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Contents ZOOM W/T button 27 READY TELE Zoom 28 Getting to know your camera 5 WIDE Zoom 28 About the icons 5 Voice memo/ UP button 29 Danger 6 Recording a voice memo 29 Warning 6 MACRO / SUPER MACRO button 30 Caution 7 Focus lock 32 An FCC warning 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 33 This digital camera can be used for 8 SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button 35 Manufacturer's contents 10 MENU/ OK button 37 Identification of features 11 MF button 38 Front & Top 11 +/- button 41 Back & Bottom 11 LCD button 45 Side/ 5-func
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Contents Using the camera buttons to adjust the Imprinting the recording date 82 camera 58 Sound 83 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 58 LCD brightness 83 Voice memo / Up button 59 Selecting Video out type 84 Play & Pause button 60 Quick view 85 DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 61 Initialization(RESET ALL) 85 LCD button 61 Connecting an External Device (USB) 86 Delete button 62 Setting up the MYCAM menu 87 Setting up the play back function using the Start up image 87 LCD monitor 63 Start up sound
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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 84) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 70~77) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 106) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 113) 8
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This digital camera can be used for Taking a favourite image and creating Creation of a digital photo album. your own personalized calendar with it. Recording your voice. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 23) (refer to page 24) 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. Digital Camera Pouch AV cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD AC adapter Remote control SD memory card CR-V3 battery (SAC-51, DC 5V) Battery Rechargeable Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1303 KIT AC cord charger(SBC-L2) battery Battery Rechargeable AC cord charger battery 10
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Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power switch Flash light Microphone amount sensor Viewfinder Flash Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet Remote control sensor Lens Back & Bottom Mode dial lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Mode dial Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Viewfinder Zoom T button +&-/PLAY & (Digital zoom) PAUSE button 5-function button Speaker MF / DELETE button USB/ AV connection LCD button terminal DC input LCD monitor connection point Tripod
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Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ LEFT SELF-TIMER/ button RIGHT button MENU/ OK button MACRO / SUPER MACRO / Battery chamber DOWN button Battery chamber cover 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 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. P
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Identification of features A/S/M mode Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M mode. MySET mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. 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) Voice recording file type : *.wav MOVIE CLIP mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available re
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Identification of features Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 35) Color Status Camera Status - For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals. Red Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. Auto focus indicator lamp Color Status Camera Status Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused Blinking Green PC Mode: Transmitting Data On Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused Flash indicat
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Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 5V 2.0A). We recommend using Ni-MH batteries for a digital camera.(Over 1600mAh, and within a year from the date of manufacture) The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : AA type - Alkaline, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn, Lithium CR-V3 type - Lithium Rechargeable batteries : AA type - Ni-MH, Ni-Cd (over 1000mAh) CR-V3 type
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Connecting to a Power Source DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter (5V 2.0A) with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty. Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, ple
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Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 81) 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 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
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Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don’t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card). Card The SD memory card has a write protect switch pins that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. Write By sliding the switch
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Inserting the memory card 1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 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 battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attemp
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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.26 4 Flash p.33 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Voice memo p.29 7 Macro p.30 8 Metering p.50 9 Manual focus p.38 10 Sharpness p.52 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 2004/03/01 01:00 PM p.82 13 Exposure compensation p.41 20
