ENGLISH Digimax A53

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 A5.

Instructions

Use this camera in the following order Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.97)

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture (p.21)

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PCs USB port and the cameras USB connection terminal.(p.105)

Check the cameras power

Check the cameras power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn on.

Check [Removable Disk]

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk].(p.106)
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

Contents

Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution An FCC warning This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer's contents Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side/ 5-function button Mode dial Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) Using the batteries Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Preserving the memory card data Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card 19 NIGHT SCENE mode How to use the SCENE mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM W/T button Voice memo/ UP button Macro/ Down button (Focusing) Focus lock FLASH/ LEFT button Self-timer/ Right button MENU/ OK button +/- button ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) LCD button Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings How to use the menu Size Quality Metering Continuous shot Effect Sharpness Save / Load the camera configuration (MYSET) Scene 49 50

RECORDING

LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode How to use the PROGRAM mode How to use the AS mode How to use the M mode How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) 24
Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip Playing back a recorded voice 52 52
LCD monitor indicator Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause/ Down button LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LCD button Delete 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: Printing PictBridge: Print Setting PictBridge: RESET 74 Function lamp Sound Selecting an External Device (USB) LCD brightness Quick view Initialization(RESET ALL) Setting up the MYCAM menu Start up image Shutter sound Start up sound Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service center Specifications 90 93

Side/ 5-function button

Memory card slot

Voice memo/ UP button

FLASH/ LEFT button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber cover Battery chamber
SELFTIMER/ RIGHT button MACRO / DOWN button

Mode dial

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top 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.

PROGRAM mode

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed.
AS mode Aperture priority/ Shutter priority mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the AS mode.

M mode

Manual mode The Aperture value, Shutter speed and various functions can be set manually in this mode.

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 recording time of the memory capacity allows. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X120(user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *.avi

NIGHT SCENE mode

This mode is used at night or against a dark background.

SCENE mode

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including portrait, children, landscape, text recognition, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape.
Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Function Power on After taking a picture While movie recording While voice recording. While the self timer is functioning Description Function lamp blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture Function lamp blinks once Function lamp blinks at a 1-second interval For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. *The lamp will function while using the self-timer even if the configuration is set to off the lamp.(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 34)
Auto focus indicator lamp Color Status Blinking On Mode dial lamp Color Green Status On Camera Status Turned off the LCD with the LCD button. PC Mode: When the USB cable is inserted. Camera Status Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused PC Mode: Transmitting Data Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused.

If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Dont 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 pins Write protect switch Label
[ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ]
The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be canceled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.
When using a 16MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter. Mode Quality/Size SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode 640 19SEC -

41SEC 2MIN 10SEC

31SEC 1MIN 18SEC 3MIN 48SEC
Inserting the memory card
1. Turn off the cameras power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), 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 attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

Removing the memory card

1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover.

LCD monitor indicator

The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.

[ M mode ]

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max : 1 hour) 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 * A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. * The auto focus indicator lamp(Green) blinks during voice recording.

STANDBY START:SHUTTER

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. Recording time will display on the LCD monitor. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640x480, 320 x 240, 160x120(Selectable) - File type : *.avi
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favorite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Using Successive Recording Steps from 1-6 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. 8. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording. 9. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the recording. 10. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button [ Successive recording of a movie clip ] again.

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 cameras power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button. If there is no operation during the specified time, the cameras power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. In MOVIE CLIP mode : Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. In STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the auto focus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data.

ZOOM W/T button

If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.
This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X.
TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE
: Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (4X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.
Pressing the ZOOM T button

[WIDE zoom]

[TELE zoom]

[Digital zoom 2.0X]

WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE
: Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Pressing the ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button

[Optical zoom 2X]

Digital zoom WIDE

Optical zoom

: When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.

Digital zoom

White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( ). The white balance menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value. The value you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor. AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside. CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky. Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-way fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting. TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting. CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting condition. Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images. 3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and White Balance setup mode will end.
Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance.
1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and press the OK button. 2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press the SHUTTER button. 3. Press the OK button and your custom white balance value is stored. - The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take. - The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten.

[ 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.

4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the OK button. [UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function. [LOCK] : Sets up the protect function. - If you select the[ONE PIC] sub menu at step 3, you can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you press the SHUTTER button, the Image Protection menu will disappear. - If you selected [ALL] in Step 3, the Image Protection menu will disappear. - If you protect an image, the protect icon( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function.

UNLOCK

EXIT:SH1 MOVE PIC: SET:OK

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. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DELETE ALL] menu tab. DELETE ALL 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN NO YES button and press the OK button. Selecting [NO] : cancels Delete All Selecting [YES] : Displays the dialogue box to confirm the delete. - 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.

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. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. DPOF 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ STANDARD ONE PIC DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. INDEX ALL PICS 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or SIZE [ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window BACK: SET:OK for selecting number of copies. [ONE PIC] : Set the number of copies to print for the current picture only. [ALL PICS] : Set the number of copies to print for each picture, excluding movie clips and voice 0 PRINTS recordings. EXIT:SH1 5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the number of MOVE PIC: SET:OK 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.

CUSTOM SET : You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.70) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [CUSTOM SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. The menus you can set up are as follows: Menu SIZE LAYOUT TYPE QUALITY DATE FILE NAME Function Setting the size of the printing paper Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper Setting the quality of the picture to be printed Setting whether to print the date Setting whether to print the file name Sub menu AUTO, POSTCARD, 4x6, 8x10, A6, A4, B5 AUTO, INDEX, 1, FULL 2, 4, 6, 8 AUTO, DRAFT, NORMAL, FINE AUTO, OFF, ON AUTO, OFF, ON
SIZE LAYOUT TYPE BACK: AUTO
Setting the quality of the printing paper AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, FASTPHO.
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 : RESET

Initializes user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.70) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu 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.

NO YES MOVE: SET:OK

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.

Main menu FILE PWR SAVE

Sub menu RESET SERIES OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10MIN ENGLISH

Secondary menu ENGLISH

Page p.76 p.77

A LANGUAGE T Y P E

FRANAIS DEUTSCH ESPAOL ITALIANO PCCK DUTCH PORTU. NO
B DANSK T Y P E SVENSKA THAI MELAYU p.78

FORMAT DATE&TIME

p.79 p.80
YES 04/09/01 13:00 YY/MM/DD

DATE TYPE

MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY DATE

IMPRINT

D & TIME OFF

ON OFF OFF LOW

MEDIUM HIGH
Menu tab Main menu USB Sub menu COMPUTER PRINTER DARK LCD NORMAL BRIGHT Q.VIEW RESET OFF, 1, 2, 3SEC YES NO p.84 p.84 p.83 Secondary menu Page p.83

File name

This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2592 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FILE RESET 3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button PWR SAVE SERIES LANGUAGE and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [RESET] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card. [SERIES] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA50001. File names are assigned sequentially from STA50001 STA50002 ~ STA59999. The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM ~ 999SSCAM. The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File systems) format.

Auto power off

This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Setting Power Off 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2592 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. FILE 3 MIN PWR SAVE 3. Select the [PWR SAVE] menu by pressing the UP/ LANGUAGE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. Selecting [OFF] : The power off function will not operate. [1, 3, 5, 10 MIN] : The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time specified. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the power off setting will be preserved. Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode, slide show, playing back a voice recording or movie clip.

Language

There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved.
Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2592 SETUP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FILE menu tab. ENGLISH PWR SAVE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ LANGUAGE FRANAIS DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. LANGUAGE sub menu Type A : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch and Portuguese. Type B : English, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Danish, Swedish, Thai, Malaysian and Arabic. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Formatting a memory card

This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, the internal memory will be formatted.
Formatting a Memory Card 2592 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the SETUP MENU button. PWR SAVE NO 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] LANGUAGE YES menu tab. FORMAT SET:OK BACK: 3. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. If [NO] is selected : The memory card will not be formatted. Press the menu button twice and the menu display will disappear. If [YES] is selected : Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the OK button. A [PLEASE WAIT!] message appears and the memory card will be formatted. If you ran FORMAT in Play mode, a [NO IMAGE!] message will appear.
Be sure to run [FORMAT] on the following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card. - A memory card that has a file this camera can t recognize or one that has been taken from another camera. Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that has been formatted using other cameras, memory card readers, or PCs, you will get a [CARD ERROR!] message.
Setting up the Date/ Time
You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images.
Setting Date/Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2592 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LANGUAGE 04 / 09/ 01 FORMAT 3. Select the [DATE&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DATE&TIME 13:00 DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. RIGHT button : Selects the year/month / day/hour / minute. LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [DATE&TIME] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other cases, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position. UP and DOWN buttons : Changes the setting value. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Batteries drain quickly

Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
- There is insufficient memory capacity - The memory card has not been formatted - The memory card is exhausted - The cameras power is off - The batteries are exhausted - The memory card is locked - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities
- Delete unnecessary image files - Format the memory card (p.79) - Insert a new memory card - Turn the camera power on - Insert fresh batteries - Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.89) - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera suddenly stops working while in use
- The camera was stopped due to a malfunction
- Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the camera on
Symptom Causes - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without The images are unclear setting an appropriate macro mode - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty - Clean the lens - Take a picture within the flash range Remedy - If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select macro shot mode

The flash does not fire

- Flash off mode has been selected
- Dis-engage flash off mode
- The date and time have been Incorrect date and time is displayed set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings
- Reset the date and time correctly
The camera buttons do not operate

- Camera malfunction

A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. - Incorrect memory card format - Re-format the memory card (p.79)
The images don't play back
- Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
- Do not change the image file name
Symptom Colour of image is different to the original scene Causes Remedy
- White balance setting is incorrect
- Select appropriate White balance

Images are too bright

- Exposure is excessive
- Reset exposure compensation
- Cable connection is incorrect - The camera is off - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the When using the PCs explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show AC adapter is not connected. - The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.0~10.2. Alternatively the PC does not support USB - The camera driver is not installed

[Case 5]

[Case 6]

[Case 7]

[Case 8]
[Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question(?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove". Restart the PC and connect the camera the again. For Windows 98 PC, remove the camera driver also, restart the PC, and then reinstall the camera driver. Double-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark, click the "Driver" tab, and click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver]. If a message appears asking you to specify the location of the appropriate device driver, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied.
Please check the following if the movie clip doesn't play back. If you installed an incorrect codec onto your PC, the movie clip may not play back on the PC. 1. Check whether the JPEG Decoder provided with the camera is installed. If you didn't install the camera driver, please install the JPEGCODE included in the application S/W CD-ROM. If not, the movie clip may not play back on the PC. [ Installing the JPEG Decoder ] 1) Insert the CD provided with the camera. 2) Run the windows explorer and select the CD-ROM drive. 3) Select the JPEG_Decoder folder and double click the Setup.exe file. The codec will be installed.
2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder, refer to the following. 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decoder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decoder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.ax" and press the Enter key.
2) When the movie clip plays back, the blue and red colors are reversed or the movie clip doesn't open. It isn't compatible with the ffdshow Codec or K-lite Codec Pack. Disable the ffdshow program. Trace [Start Programs ffdshow Disable ffdshow].
Uninstall the K-Lite Codec Pack or set the default program of the AVI file as the Windows Media Player. Trace [Start Control Panel Add/ Remove Programs Select the K-Lite Codec Pack Click the Change/ Remove button].
Run the windows explorer Select AVI file Click the right mouse button Select the "Open with" menu Click the Windows Media Player Check the "Always use this program to open these files" option Click the [OK] button.

Most problems will be solved with those remedies. If the movie clip doesn't play back continuously, install the JPEGCODE provided with the camera again. For more information, visit the samsung website(www.samsungcamera.com) and see the FAQ page.
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SOFTWARE

Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Removable Disk Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Digimax Master Digimax Reader FAQ 140
Setup menu File name Auto power off 95
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 loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction. Keep the manual in a safe place. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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 indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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 then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

Warning

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. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may result in permanent damage to 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. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately. There is the possibility of injury from the cameras moving parts. Batteries 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 recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion. 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 camera s internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. 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.

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 permanently damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Power Adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

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 emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures. Change the location and direction of any aerial. Increase distance between the camera and the affected device. Use a different socket away from the affected device. Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 Waranty card

Camera strap
Software CD (see p.113~114)
DPOF compatible printer(see p.83)
SD memory card/ MMC (see p.16)
AC adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A)
Rechargeable battery (SLB-1137)

CHARGE

AC cord

Battery charger (SBC-L3)

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) 200MB of available hard-disk space (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

Computer (see p.124)

PictBridge compatible printer(see p.83)

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive DivX (for the movie clip)

USB cable

AV cable
External monitor Yellow cable Video White colour - Voice (see p.100) When you connect the camera to a computer, printer or external monitor, you have to use the USB/ AV cable supplied with the camera, or the external devices can't recognise the camera.
Identification of features

Front & Top

Mode dial Shutter button Jog dial Speaker Flash Auto Focus lamp & Selftimer lamp Mode dial lamp Power button
Lens Microphone Remote control sensor
AEL/ ASM button Camera status lamp MF button (Album button) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Strap eyelet LCD monitor 5-function button
USB/ AV connection terminal Tripod socket Play mode button/ Print button +,-/Delete button DC input connection point

Side/ 5-function button

Battery chamber cover Voice Recording/ Voice memo/ UP button
FLASH/ LEFT button Battery chamber MENU/ OK button
SELF-TIMER/ Remote/ RIGHT button
Battery holder Memory card slot
Macro/ Play & Pause button/ DOWN button
Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Blinking Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.

Blinking

Camera Status Lamp Status Power on Lamp Description
Mode dial lamp / The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready Camera Status Lamp to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) The lamp turns off The lamp blinks The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Select the desired aperture value by rotating the jog dial. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 8. Press the shutter button to capture an image. * Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.
[ Aperture priority mode ]
How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Select the desired shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 8. Press the shutter button to capture an image. * High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an active effect.
[ Shutter Priority mode ]
How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the ASM button to select the shutter speed or the aperture value. Then select the desired shutter speed or aperture value by rotating the jog dial. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 8. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[ Manual mode ]

How to use the MySET mode ( ) This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button. 7. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the [Load Myset] menu tap. Use the Up/Down buttons to select desired MySET number. 8. Press the OK button to load the camera configuration saved in the MySET number and close the menu screen. 9. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 10. Press the shutter button to capture an image. Please see page 58 for details of the MySET shooting mode and menus.

[ MySET mode ]

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. * If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. * Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128(Selectable) - File type : *.avi(MPEG-4)

[ SCENE mode ]

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, 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 time (Max : 1 hour) 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 * A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

START:SHUTTER

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ]
[ Press the shutter button ]
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. Compensated shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 59), fill-in flash (see page 35), spot metering(see page 49), or exposure compensation (see page 41). Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. - When photographing a subject that has little contrast. - If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. - If the subject is moving at high speed. - When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright. - When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole). - When the surroundings are dark.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
The RECORDING (AUTO, PROGRAM, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the cameras 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 95 for more information about the auto power off function.

Manual focusing. 1. Press the MF button to display the MF bar. The MF icon is displayed in the bottom of the LCD.
2. Use the jog dial to set the focus distance. Turn to the left : Move the focus farther. Turn to the right : Move the focus closer. Close-up Long distance
Focus distance of 0.04~0.25m are only supported in the Wide zoom. If you take a picture within 0.2m, select the Flash off mode as the flash range is 0.2m or farther. The focus value displayed in the LCD while manually focusing is measured from the end of the lens
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 the green lamp next to the viewfinder blinks) - When there is no battery capacity.
The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu are default settings. Sub menu 3264X2448 3072X2304 2816X2112 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 Size 1600X1200 1024X768 640X480 640X480 320X240 160xFPS Frame Rate p.FPS p.47 p.47 Camera working mode Page
Menu tab Main menu Sub menu TIFF Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Metering Multi Spot Single Continuous Shooting AEB AFB Soft Sharpness Normal Vivid Normal B&W Sepia Effect Red Green Blue Negative Highlight Off Range 1~4 Off Special Effect Composite 2~4 Part Pano.2 parts Photo Frame OSD Information Full OSD Off p.56 Frame 1~9 Histogram p.57 p.54~55 p.52~53 p.51 p.51 p.50 p.49 p.48 Camera working mode Page

Basic OSD Save mode

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Myset1 Save Myset Myset2 Myset3 Myset1 Load Myset Myset2 Myset2 Nightscene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach&Snow Off Stabiliser On p.60 p.58 p.58 Camera working mode Page
* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. Multi ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for general use.

Spot (

: Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for light. This is suitable when the subject in the centre is exposed correctly, regardless of the back lighting.
The default metering mode is Multi pattern metering. If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, It is better to use exposure compensation.

Continuous shot

You can select continuous shot, AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) and AFB (Auto Focus Bracketing). If you select CONTINUOUS, AEB or AFB, the flash will automatically be set to Flash Off. [Single]: Take one picture only

Shooting

[Continuous]: Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is released. The shooting capacity depends on the memory.

Single

Continuous AEB AFB
[AEB]: You can select the exposure bracket range ( 0.3EV step, 6 steps) by rotating the jog dial. Three pictures are taken in a series in different exposure value. Use this menu if it is hard to decide exposure of the object.
Shooting Single Continuous
[AFB]: You can select the focus bracket range( 1 step, 3 steps) by rotating the jog dial. Three pictures are taken in a series in different focus range. Use this menu if it is hard to decide distance of the object.
Shooting Single Continuous AEB
If 1 picture is available in the memory, the continuous shot is not available. If less than 2 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB, AFB shooting are not available. It is best to use a tripod support for the AEB shooting for saving time is long and hand shaking may occur. Selecting the TIFF file format, you cant select the Continuous, AEB, AFB shooting mode. When you select the Continuous shooting mode, the self-timer function will not activate.

Sharpness

You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory.

Sharpness Soft

Sub menu Soft
Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will appear sharp, but noise may occur in the recorded image.

Effect

By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.

[Before taking the 3rd shot]
[Moving backward to the 2nd shot]
3. Press the shutter button to capture a new image.
Changing a part of composite shot after taking the last shot After taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot. 1. After taking the last shot , a cursor to select a frame will display. Press the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right button to select the frame. 2. Press the +/- button and an image will be deleted. Composite frame will be activated. 3. Press the Shutter button. You can take another images again by using the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right button and +/- button. 4. Press the OK button again to save the captured image.

Pressing the Up button

Save:OK

Del:+/-

[After taking the 4th shot]
[Deleting the 2nd shot] Pressing the Shutter button.

Pressing the OK button

[The final picture]
[After taking the 2nd shot again]
Special Effect : Photo Frame
You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. Date & Time information will not be printed on the stored image taken with [Photo Frame] menu. 1. Select the MANUAL mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Special Effect] menu tab. 3. Select the [Photo Frame] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the Right button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [Off] : The photo frame will not be added.
Special Effect HighLight Off Composite Frame1

Photo Frame Frame2

Frame3 Frame4

Back: Set:OK

[Frame 1]

[Frame 2]

[Frame 3]

[Frame 4]

[Frame 5]

[Frame 6]

[Frame 7]

[Frame 8]

[Frame 9]
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. If you select the [Frame 1 ~ 9] menu, the selected photo frame will appear. Before taking a picture, you can change the frame type by pressing the +/- button. Change the frame type by pressing the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right button.

Frame:+/-

On Screen Display Information
In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor or select the power save mode.

OSD Information

Full OSD
Histogram Basic OSD Save Mode
Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. If the bars in the histogram are higher towards the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark. If the lighting conditions are too bright to check the subject by using the LCD, checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for the shots.

Exit:MENU

Move :
3. Select a desired album by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the OK button.

Set : OK

Inserting still images into the album 1. Select an album. 2. Select the [Add] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
Select Slide Add Remove Select:T Set:OK
3. Select the still images you wish to add by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the Zoom T button. marks are displayed on the selected images. * To cancel the selection, press the Zoom T button again.
4. Press the OK button and a confirmation window will display. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [Add] : Inserts the selected images into the album. [Cancel] : Cancels the inserting images.
Add? Add Cancel Confirm:OK Set:OK

Select:T

Removing still images from the album 1. Select an album. 2. Select the [Remove] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. 3. Select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. - [Select]: Specific still images in the album can be removed. - [All] : All of the still images in the album will be removed. If [Select] is selected : - Select images that you want to remove by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons and press the Zoom T button. marks are displayed on the selected images. 4. Press the OK button and a confirmation window will display. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [Remove] : Removes the selected images from the album. [Cancel] : Cancels the removing images. * The removed images are not deleted from the memory, but just removed from the album.

Select All

Remove? Remove Cancel Confirm:OK Select:T Set:OK
Playing back the albums Playing back all of the albums 1. Select [All] menu and press the OK button. All of the albums will be selected. 2. Select the [Slide] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. You can select [Start], [Interval], [Repeat] and [Effect] menus. - [Start] : Start the slide show - [Interval] : Set the slide show play interval - [Repeat] : Choose to repeat the slide show after finishing the first cycle. - [Effect] : Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 3. Select the [Start] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button to start the slide show. 4. To stop the slide show, Press the Play & Pause buttn and MENU/OK button. Playing a desired album 1. Select a desired album and press the OK button. 2. Select the [Slide] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button. You can Select the [Start], [Interval], [Repeat] and [Effect] menu.

All A1 A4 A7 A2 A5 A8

Start Select Slide Add Remove Move: Set:OK Interval Repeat Effect 1 Sec Off Cancel

Start the slide show : The slide show can start only in the [Start] menu. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the [Start] menu. 2. Press the OK button to start the slide show. - Press the Pause button to pause the slide show. Start Interval - Press the Pause button ( ) again to resume the slide Repeat Effect show. - To stop the slide show, press the play & pause button, and Move: then press the LEFT or RIGHT button.

Slide 1 sec Off Cancel

Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up/ Down buttons to select the desired interval. 3. Press the OK button to save the configuration.

Slide Start

3 sec 5 sec 10 sec

Interval

Repeat Effect
Repeat setting : Setting the slide show to repeat after the first cycle. 1. Use the Up/ Down buttons to select the [Repeat] menu and press the Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired sub menu. Start Interval [On] selected : The slide show is repeated until cancelled. Repeat [Off] selected : The slide show is closed after one cycle. Effect 3. Press the OK button to save the configuration.
The loading time depends on the image size and quality. While the slide show is playing, only the first frame of a MOVIE file is displayed. While the slide show is playing, the voice recording file will not display.
Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. Slide 2. Use the Up/ Down Button to select the type of effect. Start Cancel Interval Effect 1 [Cancel] : Normal display. Repeat Effect 2 Effect Effect 3 [Effect 1] : Image is displayed slowly. Effect 4 [Effect 2] : Image is displayed slowly from the centre Back: Set:OK outwards. [Effect 3] : Image moves from the top left. [Effect 4] : The image slides diagonally from top left to bottom right. [Random] : The image slides irregularly. 3. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

Protecting images

This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (Lock). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (Unlock). Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Protect] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [Select ] : Selection window for an image to be protected/released is displayed. - Up/Down/Left/Right : Select an image - Zoom W/T Button : Protect/release the image - Menu Button : Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear. [All Pics] : Protect/release all saved images - Zoom W/T Button : Protect/release the images - Menu Button : Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear.

Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the power off setting will be preserved. Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode, slide show, playing back a voice recording, playing back a movie clip or during composite shooting.
There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. Setup 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] File ENGLISH Power Off menu tab. Language FRANAIS 3. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN DEUTSCH Format button and press the RIGHT button. ESPAOL Date&Time Back: Set:OK 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. LANGUAGE sub menu : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech and Polish. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Formatting a memory card

This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [Format] on the memory card, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting the memory card. Formatting a Memory Card 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. Setup 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] File No Power Off Yes menu tab. Language 3. Select the [Format] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Format Date&Time 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. If [No] is selected : The memory card will not be formatted. Press the menu button twice and the menu display will disappear. If [Yes] is selected : A [Processing!] message appears and the memory card will be formatted. If you ran FORMAT in Play mode, a [No Image !] message will appear.
Be sure to run [Format] on the following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card. - A memory card that has a file this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera. Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that has been formatted using other cameras, memory card readers, or PCs, you will get a [Card Error!] message.
Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type
You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, Setup File press the MENU button. 05/ 08/ 01 Power Off 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] Language 13:01 Format menu tab. yy/mm/dd Date&Time 3. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Back: Set:OK button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. RIGHT button : Selects the year/month / day/hour / minute date type. LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other cases, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position. UP and DOWN buttons : Changes the setting value. - Date type : [yy/mm/dd] /[dd/mm/yy] /[mm/dd/yy] /[Off] 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Auto Focus lamp

You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp How to set up the lamp 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. Setup 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] Off Date&Time Imprint On menu tab. Sound USB 3. Select the [AF Lamp] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN AF Lamp 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. If [Off] is selected : The AF lamp will not light up. If [On] is selected : The AF lamp will light up. If you select [Off] menu and take an image in poorly lit condition or select the [Night] scene mode, the camera may not take exact focus. The Auto Focus lamp will function while using the self-timer even if the configuration is set to off the lamp.

LCD brightness

You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab. 3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [LCD] sub menu : Dark, Normal, Bright 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Imprint Sound USB AF Lamp

Setup Dark

Bright

Selecting Video out type

The Video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [Setup] menu tab. 3. Select the [Video Out] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. [Video Out] sub menu : NTSC, PAL 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. Connecting to an external monitor In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the AV cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.
Yellow Colour-Video White Colour-Voice