Warning

: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subjects eyes may cause eyesight damage. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately. There is the possibility of injury from the cameras moving parts. Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the cameras internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

Contents

System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side/ 5-function button Self-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Instructions on how to use the memory card 9 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Power button SHUTTER button ZOOM W/T button Voice recording/ Voice memo/ UP button Down button Flash/ Left button Self-timer/ Right button MENU/ OK button M (Mode) button E (Effect) button Special Effect : Colour Special Effect : Preset focus frames Special Effect : Composite shooting Special Effect : Photo Frame +/- button RGB ISO White balance Exposure compensation Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings How to use the menu Mode MODE SET Size Quality/ Frame rate Metering Continuous Shooting Sharpness OSD(On Screen Display) information Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip How to capture the movie clip Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo/ Up button Play & Pause/ Down button Delete button Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Rotating an image Resize Protecting images Deleting all images DPOF DPOF : STANDARD DPOF : INDEX DPOF : PRINT SIZE DPOF : CANCEL COPY TO CARD PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Printing PictBridge : DPOF Printing PictBridge : RESET Setup menu File name Auto power off Language Formatting a memory Setting up the Date / Date type Setting up the time Imprinting the recording date Connecting an External Device (USB) Sound LCD brightness Quick view Initialisation Setting up the MYCAM menu Start up image Start up sound Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 56 58

RECORDING

11 LCD monitor indicator 12 Changing the recording mode 12 Selecting the [MODE] menu If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was 12 selected If the [FULL] menu was selected Starting the recording mode 13 How to use the Auto mode How to use the Movie clip mode How to use the Program mode 14 How to use the Scene modes How to use the VOICE 15 RECORDING mode Pausing while recording a voice recording 15 Normal focus mode Macro focus mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking 16 Pictures

SOFTWARE

Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Uninstalling the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Digimax Master FAQ 67

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 >

System Requirements

For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 450MHz (XP : Pentium II 700MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 64MB RAM (Over 128MB recommended) 200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) DirectX 9.0 or later For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.0~10.3 Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip
Computer (see p.62) Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.62)
PictBridge compatible printer(see p.46)
DPOF compatible printer (see p.44)
SD memory card/ MMC (see p.9)

USB cable

CR-V3 battery
Rechargeable batteries (SNB-2512)

AA Alkaline Batteries

CAUTION
When you connect the camera to a computer or printer, you must use the USB cable supplied with the camera, or the external devices may not recognise the camera.

AC cord

Battery charger (SBC-N1)
Identification of features

Front & Top

Shutter button Power button Microphone

Flash Self-timer lamp

Focus ring

Back & Bottom

Camera status lamp M(Mode) button Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Strap eyelet

[SCENE mode]

The scene modes are listed below. [NIGHT]( ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. [PORTRAIT]( ) : To take a picture of a person. [LANDSCAPE]( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. [SUNSET]( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. [DAWN]( ) : Daybreak scenes. [BACKLIGHT]( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. [FIREWORKS]( ) : Firework scenes. [BEACH&SNOW]( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

[ PROGRAM mode ]

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording [VOICE RECORDING mode] time allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. - If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. - File type : WAV Pausing while recording a voice recording This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted recording, while recording a voice. Using this function, you can record your favorite voices into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files. 1. Press the shutter button and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. 2. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording. 3. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the recording. 4. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
[Pausing the voice recording]
A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the voice recording is cancelled.
Normal( ) focus mode The focus range is 1.0m~infinity. No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.0m ~ infinity. Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.2m. A Macro icon( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.2m.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
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 automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 50 for more information about the auto power off function.

SHUTTER button

Pressing the Left button Pressing the Up button

SET : OK

[Movie cliip mode]

PORTRAIT

Pressing the Left/ Right button

[Scene mode]

[Selecting a scene mode]
Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Special Effect : Colour

By using the cameras digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images 1. Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode. 2. Select the menu tab by pressing the Left/Right button.
Special Effect : Preset focus frames
You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the menu tab by pressing the Left/Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button.

[Still image mode]

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. : No effect is added to the image : Captured images will be stored in black and white. : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). : Captured images will be stored in a blue tone. : Captured images will be stored in a red tone. : Captured images will be stored in a green tone. : Save the image in negative mode. 4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[Range 1]

[Range 2]

[Range 3]

[Range 4]
4. The preset focus frame will appear. Press the shutter button to capture an image
Special Effect : Composite shooting
You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the menu tab by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. : cancels the composite shooting : 2 different shots are combined in a still image. : 3 different shots are combined in a still image. : 4 different shots are combined in a still image. : 2 different panorama shots are combined in a still image.

You can use the flash button, self-timer button, macro button, voice memo button and the Zoom W/T button during the composite shooting. If you press the camera buttons (Play mode button, M button and Menu button) during the composite shots, each mode of the camera buttons is executed. The images captured before will be deleted. The voice memo will start after taking the last composite shooting.
4. The number of frames you selected in step 3 is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button to start the composite shooting Selecting 2 composite shooting
Pressing the shutter button

CAPTURE:SH DEL:+/-

Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. During the composite shots, press the +/- button. 2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display. If there is an image taken before, press the +/- button again and a previous image will be deleted again.

SAVE:OK DEL:+/-

Pressing the +/- button
CAPTURE:SH DEL:+/CAPTURE:SH DEL:+/-

[Ready for taking]

[First shot]

[Second shot]

[The final picture]
[Before taking the 3rd shot]
[Moving backward to the 2nd shot]
5. After taking the last shot, the image will be saved.
3. Press the shutter button to capture a new image.
Special Effect : Photo Frame
You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Press the E button in the program mode. 2. Select the menu tab by pressing the Left/ Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button. : The photo frame will not be added.

+/- button

You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu RGB ISO Sub menu R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps) Available camera mode

WHITE BALANCE

Exposure compensation
RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( ). The RGB menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired RGB value. - Up/ Down Button : Navigates between R, G, and B icons. - Left/ Right Button : Changes value of each icon. 3. When you press the +/- button again, the value you set will be saved and RGB setup mode will end. When special effect (colour) from the icon other than not be able to select the RGB. is selected, it will

[ White paper ]

Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button. Compensating Exposure 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( ). The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired exposure compensation factor. 3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close. If you change the exposure value, the exposure indicator ( ) will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor. A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings
You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated. - While image data is being processed. - When there is no battery capacity. The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu MODE Sub menu STILL&MOVIE FULL AUTO MOVIE MODE SET SUNSET BEACH&SNOW PROGRAM NIGHT DAWN p.30
Menu tab Main menu FRAME RATE METERING SHOOTING
Sub menu 24 FPS MULTI SINGLE AEB SOFT VIVID 15 FPS SPOT CONTINUOUS NORMAL -

Camera working mode

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SHARPNESS

FULL OSD BASIC OSD OSD INFORMATION SAVE MODE Menus are subject to change without prior notice. * A503 only
PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS *2560X1920 2272X1704
SIZE 2048X1536 1600X1200 (Still image) 1024X768 640X480 SIZE(Movie clip) QUALITY 640X480 S.FINE NORMAL 320X240 FINE -

p.30 p.31

How to use the menu
1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus.

Deleting all images

Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card. Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. DELETE ALL SELECT 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the ALL [DELETE ALL] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ EXIT:MENU MOVE: DOWN button and press the OK button. Selecting [SELECT]: cancels Delete All Selecting [ALL] : Displays the dialogue box to confirm the delete.

EXIT:SH

UNLOCK
- If [DELETE] is selected : press the OK button and all unprotected pictures are deleted. - If [CANCEL] is selected : press the OK button and images are not deleted.
DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory cards MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo labs. This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files. The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card.

DPOF : INDEX

Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. Index type will place a number of images as thumbnails on a single sheet. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. DPOF 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the STANDARD INDEX NO [DPOF] menu tab. PRINT SIZE YES 3. Select the [INDEX] menu by pressing the UP/ CANCEL BACK: DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. If [NO] is selected : The image will not be printed in index format. If [YES] is selected : The image will be printed in index format. 5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

DPOF : STANDARD

This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. DPOF 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the STANDARD ONE PIC INDEX ALL PICS [DPOF] menu tab. PRINT SIZE 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the CANCEL BACK: SET:OK UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE 100-0009 PIC] or [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window for selecting number of copies 00 PRINTS will display. [ONE PIC] : Set the number of copies to print for EXIT:SH MOVE PIC: SET:OK the current picture only. [ALL PICS] : Set the number of copies to print for each picture, excluding movie clips and voice recordings. 5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the number of copies and then press the OK button. - The DPOF icon ( ) will appear by the pictures for which the number of copies to print is set.

DPOF : PRINT SIZE

You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [PRINT SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. DPOF 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the STANDARD DEFAULT [DPOF] menu tab. INDEX 3X5 PRINT SIZE 4X6 3. Select the [PRINT SIZE] menu by pressing the CANCEL 5X7 UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. BACK : SET:OK 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. * PRINT SIZE : DEFAULT, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7, 8X10 * The [DEFAULT] print size varies depending on the printer manufacturer. For your printer's default value, please refer to the user's guide that came with your printer.

COPY TO CARD

This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu COPY TO CARD button. NO 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by YES pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ EXIT:MENU MOVE: DOWN button and press the OK button. - [NO] : cancels the [COPY TO CARD] function. - [YES] : All images saved in the internal memory are copied to the memory card after the [PROCESSING!] message is displayed. After copying has been completed, the screen will return to play mode.
When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card, you can't select the [COPY TO CARD] sub menus. If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the internal memory (24MB), the [COPY TO CARD] command will copy only some of the images and display [CARD FULL!] message. Then the system will return to the playback mode. Please be sure to delete any unnecessary images to free up space before inserting the memory card into the camera.

DPOF : CANCEL

You can cancel the [STANDARD], [INDEX], or [PRINT SIZE] settings. Cancel the setting to reset the value to its default. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu DPOF button. STANDARD 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the INDEX STANDARD PRINT SIZE INDEX [DPOF] menu tab. CANCEL PRINT SIZE 3. Select the [CANCEL] menu by pressing the UP/ BACK: SET:OK DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. If [STANDARD] is selected : Cancels the standard print setting. If [INDEX] is selected : Cancels the index print setting. If [PRINT SIZE] is selected : Cancels the print size setting. 5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

PictBridge

You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Slide the power switch to turn the camera power on. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the printer as shown below. CONNECTING PRINTER 3. Turn on the printer to connect the camera to the printer. 4. A window for selecting an external device will display on the LCD monitor. 5. Select [PRINTER] menu by pressing the Up/ Down button and press the OK button.

FILE NAME

Setting whether to print the file AUTO, OFF, ON name

CUSTOM SET

SIZE LAYOUT TYPE QUALITY AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
Some menu options are not supported in all manufacturer and printer models. If the setting values are not changed in the automatic/manual setting, the setting values are automatically kept.

PictBridge : Printing

Printing Pictures 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. PRINT 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the STANDARD desired submenu value, and then press the OK INDEX button. [STANDARD] : Print the pictures stored in the MOVE: memory card in set numbers. One picture is printed on one piece of paper. [INDEX] : Print multiple images on one sheet of paper.
PictBridge : DPOF Printing
DPOF PRINT : This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [DPOF PRINT] menu tab. DPOF PRINT NO 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the YES desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button. MOVE: [NO] : Cancel the printing [YES] : Directly print the file with the DPOF information Depending on the manufacturer and printer model, some menus may not be available. When a printer does not support the DPOF, the menu is still displayed but not available.
3. The screen shown on the right will appear and the picture will be printed. If no picture is selected, the [NO IMAGE!] message will be displayed. Press the shutter button while printing to cancel the printing and the [IMAGES] menu is displayed. Number of pictures in a index print varies depends on the printer used.

NOW PRINTING

001/001 EXIT:SH

PictBridge : RESET

Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button. - If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be reset. - If [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
Default print setting varies depending on the printer manufacturer. For your printers default setting, refer to the users guide that came with your printer.

Setup menu

In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR SAVE Sub menu SERIES RESET OFF, 1, 3, 5MIN ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL PCCK DUTCH SVENSKA Secondary menu DEUTSCH ITALIANO PORTUGUS DANSK SUOMI BAHASA Magyar OFF Page p.50 p.50 LCD Q.VIEW

Main menu USB BEEP

Sub menu COMPUTER PRINTER ON OFF DARK NORMAL BRIGHT OFF/ 0.5, 1, 3SEC NO YES

Secondary menu -

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LANGUAGE
Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
POLSKI NO YES 06/01/01 YY/MM/DD MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY 13:00 OFF DATE DATE &TIME

IMPRINT USB BEEP LCD

DARK NORMAL BRIGHT

[ Quick view ]

DATE TIME IMPRINT USB

COMPUTER PRINTER

If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Sub menus [OFF] : The quick view function can't be activated. [0.5, 1, 3 SEC]: The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time.

USB BEEP LCD Q.VIEW

OFF 0.5SEC 1SEC 3SEC

[ Initialisation ]

All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE, TIME and LANGUAGE will not be changed. Sub menus [NO] : Settings will not be restored to their defaults. [YES] : All settings will be restored to their defaults.

Start up image

You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. Start up image : [OFF], [LOGO], [USER IMAGE1], [USER IMAGE2] Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [USER IMAGE] in the [RESIZE] menu in the play mode. The start-up image will not be deleted by [DELETE] or [FORMAT] menu. The User images will be deleted by [RESET] menu.

S.IMAGE S.BEEP

BEEP LCD Q.VIEW RESET
Setting up the MYCAM menu
You can set up a start up image, shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE S.BEEP OFF USER IMAGE 1 OFF Sub menu LOGO USER IMAGE 2 ON Page p.51 p.52

Start up sound

You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Start up sound : [OFF], [ON] - If the start up image is set to [OFF], the start up sound will not activate, even though you may have set these to on.

S.IMAGE S.BEEP OFF ON

* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

Important notes

Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight; or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. - Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration. - Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials. Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (like naphthalene and mothball), high temperature and high humidity. Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras. - Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches, coastal dunes, or other areas where there is lots of sand. - Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable. Handling the camera - Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. - Protect the large LCD monitor from knocks and scratches. When this camera is not used, keep this camera in the camera case. - Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. - This camera is not waterproof. To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. - If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or may permanently damage the unit. Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuit and the camera may not work properly. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture build up can also occur in the memory card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisture has dispersed. Caution on Using the Lens - If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor. - Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.

Please check the following The camera doesnt switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera suddenly stops working while in use The camera was stopped due to a malfunction Remove/ re-insert battery and switch the camera on The images are unclear An incorrect focus mode is selected. Select a correct focus mode related to the distance. The picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range Take a picture within the flash range The lens is smudged or dirty Clean the lens The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Disengage flash off mode The camera mode cant use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.18) Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings Reset the date and time correctly The camera buttons do not operate Camera malfunction Remove/ re-insert battery and switch the camera on A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. Incorrect memory card format Reformat the memory card The images don't play back Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) Do not change the image file name Colour of image is different to the original scene White balance setting is incorrect Select appropriate White balance Images are too bright Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation When using the PCs explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show Cable connection is incorrect Check the connection The camera is off Turn the camera on The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 10.0 ~ 10.3. Alternatively the PC does not support USB. Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 10.0 ~ 10.3 to PC that supports USB. The camera driver is not installed Install a [USB Storage Driver]

Specifications

Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.5" CCD
Effective Pixels Total Pixels A503 Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel A403 Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 4.2 Mega-pixel
Effect : Color: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, RGB, Highlight, Composite, Photo Frame White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Fluorescent (H), Fluorescent (L), Tungsten, Custom Voice Recording : Voice Recording (depend on memory size and battery capacity), Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10.sec) Date Imprinting : Off , Date, Date & Time (User selectable) Shooting - Still Image :Mode: Auto, Program, Scene Scene : (Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach/Snow) Continuous: Single, Continuous, AEB Self-timer: 10 sec., 2 sec., Double self timer (10sec. & 2sec.) - Movie Clip :With audio (recording time: memory capacity dependent) Size: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Frame rate: 24fps, 15fps Storage - Media : Internal memory: Approx. 24(Approx. 8)MB flash memory External memory: SD card /High Speed MMC (1GB Guaranteed) - File Format :Still Image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV - Image Size

For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 450MHz (XP : Pentium II 700MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 64MB RAM (Over 128MB recommended) 200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) DirectX 9.0 or later For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.0~10.3 or later Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip

About the software

After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. This manual is based on the Digimax A503. A403 may differ from A503 in some contents.
Setting up the application software
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. The auto run frame will display. Click the [Install] menu in the Auto run frame.
Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can find [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer]. A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD. But you can use the camera with Mac OS 10.0 ~ 10.3. Digimax Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips clip with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows.
2. Install the DirectX, Digimax Master by selecting a button shown on the monitor.
Be sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver. You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.
3. After restarting the computer, connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. If the download window of the Digimax Master software opens after starting Digimax Master, the camera driver was set up successfully.

If you have installed the camera driver, The [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. (for Windows 98 and 98 SE).

Starting PC mode

If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in this mode. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the Menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the DATE TIME [SETUP] menu tab. IMPRINT 3. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ USB BACK: DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [COMPUTER], and then press the OK button. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. 6. Connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. If you selected [PRINTER] in Step 4, when you connect the camera to your printer, the [CONNECTING PRINTER] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward. Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image files will then be displayed.
3. Select an image and press the right mouse button.
4. A pop-up menu will open. Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file. - [Copy]: copies files.
The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. 5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file.
6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste].
Removing the removable disk
Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.