ENGLISH Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 430, including capturing images, downloading images and using the Photo Impression software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
Instructions Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver 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.76) Take a picture (p.21) Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal.(p.
Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment.
Danger Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it.
Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects.
This digital camera can be used for Viewing images on a TV. (refer to page 70) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 55~62) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 84) Taking a picture. (refer to page 20~41) Editing images on a PC.
This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 22) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards. Recording a movie clip (refer to page 21) Inserting images directly into any electronic document.
Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch AV cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD SD memory card Memory Stick Duo Battery pack (SBP-3603) AC adapter (3.
Identification of features Front & Top Power button Viewfinder Shutter button Flash light amount sensor Speaker Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp USB/ AV connection terminal DC input connection point Lens Back & Bottom Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Viewfinder Mode dial Strap eyelet LCD button LCD monitor 5-function button Tripod socket +&-/ DELETE button Play mode button * When using the digital zoom to take a
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button FLASH/ LEFT button SD memory card slot MENU/ OK button Memory Stick DUO slot Macro / DOWN Play & Pause button Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below.
Identification of features MySET mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. 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(user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *.avi 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 : *.
Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 26) Color Status Camera Status Blinking For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals. Blinking 1 time When the camera power is on / when the shutter button is released from pressing.
Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion. Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+ and-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). Inserting the AA type battery Inserting the CR-V3 type battery 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 59) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance.
Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards, MMC (Multi Media Card), and Memory Stick Duo. Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC and Memory Stick Duo.
Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s 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 front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. * When inserting the Memory Stick Duo, please have the label side facing down (toward the LCD) and the other side up (toward the lens). 3.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description 1 Battery p.16 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Camera shake warning p.23 4 Flash p.28 5 Self-timer p.29 6 Voice memo p.26 7 Macro p.31 8 Metering p.36~37 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator p.61 10 Sharpness p.61 11 Auto focus frame p.30 12 Time/ Date 13 Exposure compensation 20 Icons 01:00 PM 2004/01/01 Page p.38 p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.56 15 ISO p.56 16 RGB p.56 17 Image quality p.56 18 Image size/ Continuous shot 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.56 Number of available shots remaining 54 p.56 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 02:00/00:05:00 p.56 19 20 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate p.56 Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( ) 1. Insert the batteries. (p.18) Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card. (p.22) 3.
Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Selecting automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. 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 menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.34), number of pictures in sequential shooting (p.34), picture effects (p.34), sharpness (p.34). 7.
Starting the 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 for as long as the available recording time.
Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of situations including children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the MENU button and the SCENE mode menu will be displayed. 7. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [SCENE] menu tab. 8.
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. (See page 20) Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. 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.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING, SCENE, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT) 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. Pressing the power button for over 3 seconds will deactivate the start-up sound function.
ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. When you press the ZOOM W/T button, the zoom bar will display in the upper center part of the LCD monitor. 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.
ZOOM W/ T button INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. When the maximum(3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button increases the digital zoom ratio by 0.1 steps.
Voice memo ( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode Auto O O O O X O O O O X O O O O O O O O O X X X X X O X X X X X Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
FLASH ( ) / LEFT button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. Selecting the flash mode [Selecting the Auto flash] 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3.
FLASH ( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Description Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Red eye reduction If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the redeye reduction function. Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the sub tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2.
MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previous state. Pressing the MENU button [ Menu off ] SIZE 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 2272 [ Menu on ] - There is no menu for VOICE RECORDING mode.
+/- button 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.
+/- button 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.
+/- button 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.
+/- button Aperture values that can be selected for each zoom position are as follows : Optical Zoom Zoom Position Focusing range(mm) Aperture Value Small zoom0 zoom1 zoom2 zoom3 zoom4 zoom5 zoom6 zoom7 5.8 7.4 9.1 10.7 12.4 14.0 15.7 17.4 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.8 6.4 7.1 7.8 8.3 8.9 9.5 10.
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. INFORMATION 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 LED next to the viewfinder blinks) - When there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page NORMAL Effect B&W p.58 SEPIA SOFT Sharpness NORMAL p.58 VIVID Scene CHILDREN SUNSET LANDSCAP DAWN FIREWORKS CLOSE-UP BACKLIGHT p.58 BEACH&SNOW 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.
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT and SCENE modes.
Quality Number of available shots(Still image) & Available recording time(Movie clip) (When using a 32MB SD memory card; based on Samsung's own testing) STILL IMAGE mode Mode MOVIE CLIP mode Quality/Size 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 640 320 S.FINE 17 19 27 66 169 - - FINE 33 38 54 132 336 - - NORMAL 50 56 82 198 501 - - 30FPS - - - - 4 MIN 8 MIN 15FPS - - - - 7 MIN 12 MIN INFORMATION S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
Continuous shot Select the number of pictures in sequential shooting You can select from AUTO, MANUAL and MySET modes.
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. You can select from MANUAL, MySET and NIGHT SCENE modes. 320 2048 30FPS SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID [ MANUAL mode ] Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode. You can turn the power on with the play mode button. You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. Playing back a still image 1.
Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. PLAYING REW FF 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a movie clip file. - To pause a movie clip file while playing it back, press the play & pause button again.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo P.46 5 Protect indicator P.52 6 DPOF indicator P.56 7 Stored image number P.15 9 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH DATE 47 : 2048X1536 : F2.8 : 1/60 : 100 : OFF : 04/01/01 SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH : 2048X1536 : F2.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image. Thumbnail display 1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the thumbnail button. 2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected. 3.
Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size Maximum enlargement rate 2272 2048 1600 1024 8.8 8.0 5.3 4.0 640 2.2 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown alongside.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. The [REC] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (as shown) and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor after voice memo recording has finished. - Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files.
LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an auxiliary menu. - MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE ( ) button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the OK button to delete the image. The image that precedes the deleted one will then be displayed on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect ( p.52) or download images ( p.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY button. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu SLIDE PROTECT are default settings.
Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. Configure the interval for the slide show: Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. SLIDE 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] INTERVAL menu tab. OFF REPEAT EFFECT 3.
Starting the slide show Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Use the Up/Down Button to select the type of effect.
Protecting images - 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 the delete function or [DEL. ALL] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function. Deleting 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.
Resize Change resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Logo] to save an image for the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
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. 3. Select the [STANDARD] 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. [SELECT]: Selection window for an image to print is displayed.
DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The print size you set will be applied to all pictures stored on the memory card. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] DPOF menu tab. DEFAULT STANDARD 3. Select the [PRINT SIZE] menu by pressing the UP/ 3X5 INDEX DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4X6 SIZE 4.
Copy Picture The camera has multi memory slots for both SD Memory Cards (Multimedia Card) and Memory Stick DUO. Copy contents from one memory card to another while both memory slots are loaded. [COPY TO MS] menu will be displayed if the current card is an SD Memory Card (Multimedia Card). [Copy to SD (MMC)] menu will be displayed if the current card is a Memory Stick DUO. This description is for copying images from an SD Memory Card to Memory Stick DUO. Copy Pictures 1.
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. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2 In a mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 3. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select [SETUP] menu tab. 4. Select [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 5.
PictBridge Print pictures 1. Connect the camera to the printer to display the screen. If [USB] submenu in the Setup menu is configured as [COMPUTER], the previous screen will remain and the camera will not connect to the printer. If this happens, change the [USB] submenu to [PRINTER] (See page 62) CONNECTING... USB I/F : PRINT 2.
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 Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET FILE PWR OFF SERIES OFF, 1 ~ 3 ~ 10MIN p.65 KOREAN ENGLISH FRENCH LANGUAG GERMAN SPANISH ITALIAN S.CHINESE T.
Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page NTSC PAL SD/MMC MS DUO 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. NOR 2272 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. RESET FILE 3. Select the [FILE NAME] menu by pressing the UP/ SERIES PWR OFF LANGUAGE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET:OK BACK: 4.
File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S4300001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S4300001 to S4309999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder. 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.
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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. NOR 2272 SETUP 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ ENGLISH0 FILE DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. ENGLISH1 PWR OFF 4.
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, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [D&TIME] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. NOR 2272 4.
Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Selecting Video out type The Movie 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 other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [VIDEO] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Quick view 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. Setting Quick View 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. NOR 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] SETUP menu tab. LCD 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN 2 VIDEO Q.VIEW button and press the RIGHT button. BACK: 4.
Select card The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and Memory Stick Duo. Select memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded with a memory card. Memory card selection 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 [SEL.CARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4.
Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page P.75 P.76 P.76 Start up image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. Setting a Startup Image 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2.
Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [S.SOUND] 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. 5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear. 2272 MYCAM S.IMAGE S.
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.
Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes - Memory card error - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.
Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries The camera doesn t switch on - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities. The camera power ceases whilst in use - The batteries are exhausted - The Camera is turned off automatically.
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes The images are unclear - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode. - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty. Remedy - If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select macro shot mode.
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy 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. - The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera. - There are incorrect files in the memory card. - Check the connection cables. No image on external monitor - Check the connection.
