File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SA500001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from SA500001 to SA509999 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. 2592 SET UP BACK: SET:OK 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] ENGLISH FILE menu tab. PWR SAVE 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ LANGUAGE FORMAT DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. DANSK DATE.
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 type 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2592 SET UP BACK: SET:OK 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] FILE menu tab. 04/ 05/ 01 PWR SAVE 3. Select the [DATE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN 00:00 LANGUAGE FORMAT button and press the RIGHT button. YY/MM/DD DATE.TIME 4.
Imprinting the recording date INFORMATION The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting. TIME is imprinted in the following way : [Hour : Minute: Second] and hours are shown using the 24 hour clock. The imprint function is applied only to still images. Function lamp You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera. Setting the function lamp 1.
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. SET UP BACK: 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] LAMP menu tab. SOUND LCD 3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN VIDEO button and press the RIGHT button. Q.VIEW 4.
Initialization(RESET ALL) All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. Initializing the Camera 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. SET UP 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] LCD menu tab. VIDEO 3. Select the [RESET] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN Q.VIEW USB button and press the RIGHT button. RESET 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. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Page Sub menu OFF USER IMAGE IMAGE 1 OFF S.SOUND P.89 IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 OFF SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND 3 P.90 P.90 SH.SOUND * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
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 with the exception of 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.
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 - 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 - The Adapter plug is not connected securely - Insert fresh batteries - Press the power button to reactivate camera - Remove and
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes - If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select macro shot mode The images are unclear - A picture was taken within 0.
Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes 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 - Check the connection cables No image on external monitor - The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera - There are incorrect files in the memory card - Check the connection When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk]
Specifications Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Viewfinder Focusing Shutter Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Range Type Speed Control Exposure Flash Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Range Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image Shooting Movie Clip Media 1/1.8" CCD Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F2.7 ~ F4.
Specifications File Format Image Size Storage Capacity (32MB) Image Play Type Editing Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Camera Software DriverApplication Special Features Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : MOV (MPEG-4) Audio : WAV (G.711) 2592 : 2592x1944 pixels, 2272 : 2272x1704 pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels, 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels 2592 : TIFF 1, S.
Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use. The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows. Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera. In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera.
About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax V50. Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera as a USB card reader.
Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software. Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.
Setting up the application software 5. The Software License Agreement window will open, asking you to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottom left to select the language of your choice, and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement. The installation will proceed to the next stage. If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Disagree]. The installation will be canceled. If the language of your choice is not listed, please select [English]. 6.
Setting up the application software The QuickTime program folder will appear. 10. The QuickTime Settings - Introduction window appears. Click [Next >]. Click on the Close button to close the folder. [Click !] [Click !] 11. Set the transfer rate for downloading content from the Internet, and then click [Next >]. [Click !] 13. Specify the file types you want to associate with QuickTime. Click [Finish]. 12. Set up your browser for QuickTime plug-in. Click [Next >]. [Click !] 14.
Setting up the application software * The QuickTime Player will launch, the readme file will open, and the Step 15 window will open. Click on the Close 1 and Close 2 buttons to exit the program. [Close 1 button] 15. A window where you can choose the program you want to install will appear. Click [Install]. For information on application software, please refer to page 100. [Click !] If you select [Cancel] , the application program installation will be cancelled. 16. The [Digimax Viewer 2.
Setting up the application software 18. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse..] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 19. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button. [Click!] 20. Digimax Viewer installation is successfully completed.
Setting up the application software 23. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes], the window will then move to the next step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled. [Click!] 24. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. [Click!] 25. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. [Click!] 26.
Setting up the application software 27. Installation is complete. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [Finish]. [Click!] 28. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 29. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognize the camera. If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software INFORMATION If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supplied. (for Windows 98 and 98 SE). When connecting the camera to your PC, it is recommended that you use an AC power adapter.
Starting PC Mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. The auto focus lamp will blink when the files are transferring via the USB connection. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. Turn the PC power on. 2. Turn the camera power on. 3.
Starting PC Mode Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image files will then be displayed. 3. Select an image and press the right mouse button. 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu.
Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Digimax V50] and click the [Add/Remove] button. [Click !] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear.
Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.101) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM PC. 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the INFORMATION Important information whilst using the Removable Disk The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off or the USB cable is removed.
Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2. Unplug the USB cable. Windows 2000/ME/XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp illuminates. 2.
Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click!] Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.2. 3.
Digimax Viewer 2.1 This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you can use the pop up menu. Click an image and press the right mouse button.
Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Help Button ] [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.
Using PhotoImpression Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Rotate Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Rotate All Layers Undo Redo Copy Paste Delete Layer Close Picture INFORMATION For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help.
FAQ Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly. Refer to page 101. [Case 3] The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification. Use a USB cable with the correct specification. [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC.
FAQ Win XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers]. There must be USB Host Controller and USB root hub under [Universal serial bus controller]. In addition, double-click on the USB Universal Host Controller and the USB Root Hub to check if the Device Status states "This device is working properly".
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