SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWONGU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121 TEL : (82) 31-740-8086,8088, 8090, 8092, 8099 FAX : (82) 31-740-8398, 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094, U.S.A. TEL : (1) 201-902-0347 FAX : (1) 201-902-9342 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 18600 BROADWICK ST., RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA 90220, U.S.A.
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.101) Take a picture (p.23) 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.
Contents READY TELE Zoom 30 WIDE Zoom 30 Getting to know your camera 5 Voice memo/ UP button 32 About the icons 5 Recording a voice memo 32 Danger 6 Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 33 Warning 6 Focus lock 34 Caution 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 35 An FCC warning 7 Self-timer / Remote / Right button 37 This digital camera can be used for 8 MENU/ OK button 39 Manufacturer's contents 10 S button 39 Identification of features 11 MF button 45 Front & Top 11 LCD button 46 Back &
Contents Play & Pause/ Down button 60 Selecting Video out type 86 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 61 Quick view 87 LCD button 61 Connecting an External Device (USB) 87 Delete button 62 Initialization(RESET ALL) 88 COPY button 63 Select card 88 Setting up the play back function using the Setting up the MYCAM menu 89 LCD monitor 64 Start up image 89 Deleting images 66 Start up sound 90 Copy Pictures 67 Shutter sound 90 Protecting images 68 Important notes 91 Starting the sl
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 86) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 71~78) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 110) Taking a picture. (refer to page 23~54) Editing images on a PC.
This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 25) 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 calendar. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 26) 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 Pouch User manual SD memory card Product warranty Memory Stick Duo Digimax Premium Power Pack : SLB-1437 KIT Battery charger Rechargeable (SBC-L2) battery 10 AV cable AC cord USB cable Software CD AC adapter (SAC-51, 5.
Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Mode dial lamp Shutter button Flash light amount sensor Jog dial Speaker Flash Auto Focus lamp Viewfinder Lens ring Lens Microphone Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Remote control sensor SCL-T3755/W3755 conversion lens and SLA-3537 connection adapter are designed for the Digimax digital cameras. They are sold separately depends on the camera model. Please check local retailers for the purchase.
Identification of features Back & Bottom LCD button Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Viewfinder MF/ DELETE button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) AEL/ COPY button Strap eyelet S button LCD monitor 5-function button DC input connection point Tripod socket Play mode button USB/ AV connection terminal * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery holder Battery chamber cover Voice memo/ UP button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button FLASH/ LEFT button SD(MMC) memory card slot MENU/ OK button Memory Stick DUO slot Macro / DOWN button Play & Pause button Battery chamber 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.
Identification of features A/S/M mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the ASM mode. - A : Aperture priority mode - S : Shutter priority mode - M : Manual mode MySET mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. 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 Function lamp & Self-timer lamp Function Description Power on Blue light blinks and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture. After taking a picture Blue lamp blinks once. While movie recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval. While voice recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval. After selecting the remote mode While the self timer is functioning Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval.
Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 5.0V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture) and rechargeable Ni-MH battery (over 1600mAh). The batteries are listed below.
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.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 82) 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.
Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically.(Except for the exclusive type SLB-1437 battery) 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).
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 [DATE.TIME] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. SET UP 2.
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description 1 Battery 2 Recording mode 3 Camera shake warning p.28 4 Flash p.35 5 Self-timer p.37 6 Voice memo p.32 7 Macro p.33 8 Metering p.51 9 SD card/ MS DUO indicator 10 Manual/ Continuous auto focus 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 13 Exposure compensation 22 Icons Page p.16 1 p.13~14 p.45 2004.05.01 01:00 PM p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.41 15 ISO p.42 16 A/S/M mode p.43 17 Sharpness p.52 18 Image size / Continuous shot p.50 19 Image size 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 Number of available shots remaining 28 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.49 20 21 Optical/ Digital Zoom bar Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( ) 1. Insert the batteries (p.16). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.
Starting the recording mode How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.49), quality (p.50), metering (p.51), picture effects (p.51), sharpness (p.
Starting the recording 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] 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.
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 shooting situations including portrait, 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. 29) 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(AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, SCENE) 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 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 Use the conversion lens Use the optional conversion lens for more flexibility in setting the focus distance. Types of the conversion lens 1. WIDE conversion lens : Install the WIDE conversion lens (model name: SCL-W3755) to change the focus of camera lens in 0.7 times. 2. TELE conversion lens : Install the TELE conversion lens (model name: SCL-W3755) to change the focus of camera lens in 1.7 times.
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 Movie clip and Night Scene mode. 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 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( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Mode Auto O O O O O O O O Macro O O O O O O O X Mode Auto O O Macro X X X X O O X X X O 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.
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. 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 red-eye 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( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. 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. Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2.
Self-timer( ) / Remote ( )/ Right button Using the remote controller. 1. Turn the mode dial to select shooting mode except the voice recording mode and movie shooting mode. 2. Press the self-timer ( ) button repeatedly until the remote controller icon ( ) is displayed in the LCD. 3. Press the remote controller shutter button for a 2 seconds delayed shooting. [ Remote controller shutter button ] Replacing batteries for the remote controller Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the .
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 2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024X768 2592 2272 2048 1600 1024 [ Menu on ] - There is no menu for VOICE RECORDING mode.
S button Main menu Sub menu RGB R(Red), G(Green), B(Blue) A/S/M mode A(Aperture priority mode), S(Shutter speed priority mode), M(Manual mode) LT Shutter speed, Aperture value (Changed by zoom scale) Available camera mode Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value by using the S button. Compensating Exposure 1.