ENGLISH 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.
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 Application software CD-ROM. (p.90) Take a picture (p.19) Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] * When taking a picture, you should use the rechargeable battery supplied with the camera.
Contents Using the camera buttons to adjust the READY camera 27 Getting to know your camera 5 POWER button 27 About the icons 5 SHUTTER button 27 Danger 6 ZOOM W/T button 27 Warning 6 Voice memo/ UP button 29 Caution 7 Recording a voice memo 29 An FCC warning 7 Macro / Down button 30 System chart 8 Focus lock 31 Identification of features 10 Flash/ Left button 32 Front & Top 10 Self-timer/ Remote/ Right button 35 Back & Bottom 10 MENU/ OK button 37 Side/ 5-functio
Contents How to capture the movie clip 56 Formatting a memory card 85 Playing back a recorded voice 56 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 86 Imprinting the recording date 86 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 59 Sound 87 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 59 Connecting an External Device (USB) 87 Voice memo / Up button 60 Function lamp 88 Play & Pause/ Down button 61 Auto Focus lamp 89 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 62 LCD brightness 89 LCD button 62 Selecting Video ou
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 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.
Information to the user NOTE: This equipm ent has been tested and found to com ply with the lim its for a Class B digit al device, pursuant t o part 15 of t he FCC Rules. These lim it s are designed t o provide reasonable prot ect ion against harm ful int er fer ence in a r esident ial inst allat ion. This equipm ent generat es, uses and can radiat e radio frequency energy and, if not inst alled and used in accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harm ful interference to radio com m unications.
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.
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.
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. < Included items > User manual, Product warranty DPOF compatible printer (see p.59) Pouch Camera strap Remote control Software CD (see p.90) SD memory card (see p.
System chart System Requirements For Windows PictBridge compatible printer(see p.63) Computer (see p.
Identification of features Front & Top Mode switch Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Auto Focus lamp Remote control sensor Microphone Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Lens Back & Bottom LCD button M button (Album button) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) LCD monitor Tripod socket DC/USB/AV connection terminal/ Cradle connector 10 Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Strap eyelet +/-, DELETE button Play mode button
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button FLASH/ LEFT button Memory card slot Battery holder Macro / DOWN button Play & Pause button Cradle You can recharge your rechargeable battery, print a captured image and download images with the cradle.
Identification of features You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below. Movie clip mode A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128 (user selectable) - Movie clip file type : *.
Identification of features Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Function Power on Description The lamp blinks and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture After taking a picture While movie recording The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks at a 1-second interval While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 1-second interval When the USB cable is The lamp lights up inserted Transmitting Data The lamp blinks For the fir
Connecting to a Power Source You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137) supplied with the camera. Do not use the AC adapter and non rechargeable battery at the same time. It may cause an explosion. INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not use 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 DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials. Please ensure that you use the SAC-41 (for both Charger and AC adapter) or TTA standardized chargers with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery (SLB-1137) charging If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the batteries are inserted correctly.
Connecting to a Power Source : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-). Using the batteries 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. Removing the battery 1. Turn off the camera power.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.72) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, 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.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don't remove the memory card when the function lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards. 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.
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 ofthe camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force.
When Using the Camera for the First Time If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. Setting up the date, time and date type 1. Select the [D & Time] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. Setup 2.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. 15 2592 01:00 PM 2005/01/01 [Image & Full Status] No. Description 1 Battery p.15 2 Recording mode p.12~13 3 Continuous shot 4 Flash p.34 5 Self-timer p.36 6 Voice memo p.31 7 Macro p.32 8 Metering p.50 9 Sharpness p.
LCD monitor indicator 13 Exposure compensation p.39 14 White Balance p.40 15 ISO p.41 16 RGB p.51 17 Image quality p.49 18 Image size 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 15 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.48 19 20 Optical/ Digital zoom bar Starting the recording mode Recording a Movie clip 1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.18). 3.
Starting the recording mode 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 favourite 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 00:00:29 mode. 640 7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Starting the recording mode Recording Voice Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movie clip. 5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( ) mode by sliding the mode switch. 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.
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.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 70 for more information about the auto power off function.
ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. 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.
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. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Voice memo( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the voice 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 ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Auto O X O Macro O X O Auto macro X O X SCENE Mode Auto O O O ∞ X X ∞ ∞ O ∞ O Macro X X X X O X X X X X X Auto macro X X X X X O X X X X X Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.
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 1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode. [ Selecting the Auto flash ] 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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. Auto & 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.
Flash ( ) / Left button Things to watch out for when using the SF(Safety Flash) 1. You can use the SF in the AUTO and MANUAL mode. 2. If you take a moving subject, there may be an afterimage in the captured image. 3. We recommend that you use the SF in a fluorescent lighting condition. 4. If the lighting condition is darker than fluorescent lighting condition, [Low light] message will display. In this condition, use the correct flash to get a fine image. 5.
Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Selftimer ( ) and Remote ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Using the self-timer and remote control. 1.
Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button Range for taking a picture with the remote control When you take a picture with the remote control, refer to the illustration shown alongside. [Remote control shutter button] Replacing batteries for the remote control Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing batteries for the remote control. Replace batteries for the remote control in the local service centre. Use the CR 2025 3V batteries.
MENU/ OK button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
M button : selecting preset scene modes You can use the M button to select the AUTO, MANUAL and SCENE mode. This button will operate only in the still image mode How to use the M button 1. Press the M button in the still image mode, and a menu window will display shown alongside. 2. Select a desired camera mode by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons. - Up/Down button : Selecting a camera mode - Left/ Right button : Selecting a sub menu of the scene mode 3.
+/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed. Main menu Sub menu RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400 Available camera mode AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, WHITE BALANCE FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. Exposure compensation LT -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.
+/- button ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. Selecting an ISO Sensitivity 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN 15 2592 buttons to select the ISO icon( ). The ISO menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired ISO sensitivity value. - AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
+/- button 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. 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. Your custom white balance value is stored.
+/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1. Select the [Night] scene mode. 15 (M button [Scene] [Night]) 2592 2. Press +/- button and Long Time shutter menu (LT, For selecting shutter speed and aperture value) will be displayed. 3.
LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the LCD button will change the display as shown below. Idle mode - After selecting Save mode by pressing the LCD button, and if the camera isn't operated during the specified time(about 30 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF, Button lamp : Blinking) automatically. - To use the camera again, press any of the camera buttons except the power button.
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 there is no battery capacity.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu Metering Shooting Sub menu Multi Camera working mode Page p.39 Spot Single Continuous p.40 Soft Sharpness p.41 Normal Vivid Normal Effect B&W p.53 Sepia Negative Off Range 1 HighLight Range 2 p.42 Range 3 Off Special Effect 2 Parts Composite 3 Parts p.43 4 Parts Off Frame 1 Photo Frame Frame 2 p.43 Frame 3 Stabilizer Off On p.53 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
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. 2592 Mode Auto Manual Scene Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. Size 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 2592 Quality S.Fine Fine Normal 2592 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 2592 Mode Press the UP or DOWN button.
Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application.
Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. STILL IMAGE mode Mode MOVIE CLIP mode Icon 30FPS 15FPS Sub menu S. Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi 2592 NOR 640 Quality S.Fine Fine Normal [ STILL IMAGE mode ] Frame Rate 30 FPS 15 FPS 30 FPS [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] INFORMATION S.
Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] ( ) [Spot] ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the 2592 Metering 1 image area. However, the calculation Multi will be biased towards the centre of Spot the image area. This is suitable for general use. : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
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. NOR Sharpness Soft Normal Vivid [MANUAL mode] Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. Soft This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. Normal This is suitable for printing.
Special Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. You can select this menu only in the MANUAL mode. You can select the preset focus frame, Composite shots and Photo frame function. If a special effect is selected, the rest special functions set before are cancelled automatically. Special Effect : Preset focus frames You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest out of focus.
Special Effect : Composite shots You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image. 1. Select the Still image mode, and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the NOR Special Effect [Special Effect] menu tab. Highlight Off 3. Select the [Composite] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Composite Off button and press the Right button. Photo Frame Off 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Move : Set : OK button and press the OK button.
Special Effect : Photo Frame You can add 3 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture. 1. Select the Still image 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.
Movie Clip frame stabiliser This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording. You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode. How to use this function 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by sliding the mode switch and press the menu button. Select the [Stabilizer] NOR Stabilizer menu and press the right button. Off 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down On button and press the OK button. - [Off] : Movie clip frame stabilizer function becomes disable.
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. The camera is turned on in play mode. Press the play mode button again to turn off the camera.
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. 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.
Starting play mode On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie clip play back. 1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode. 15 2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause button. 3. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that you want to start extracting. PLAY 4. Press the T button. (The start point doesn't display on FF REW the status bar, but the start point will be marked.) 5.
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.58 5 Protect indicator p.65 6 DPOF indicator p.68 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 58 : : : : : : 2592X1944 F2.8 1/60 100 Off 2005/01/01 Size : 2592X1944 Size Av : 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 2592 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 Maximum enlargement rate X10.1 X8.8 X8.0 X6.2 X4.0 X2.5 Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. Trimming? 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the Trim:OK enlargement button. Cancel 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing Confirm:OK the 5 function button. X2.1 3.