ENGLISH Digimax V6000 User's Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax V6.
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.99) 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.
Contents READY ZOOM W/T button 27 TELE Zoom 28 Getting to know your camera 5 WIDE Zoom 28 About the icons 5 Voice memo/ UP button 29 Danger 6 Recording a voice memo 29 Warning 6 MACRO / SUPER MACRO button 30 Caution 7 Focus lock 32 An FCC warning 7 FLASH/ LEFT button 33 8 This digital camera can be used for SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button 35 Manufacturer's contents 10 MENU/ OK button 37 Identification of features 11 MF button 38 Front & Top 11 +/- button 41 Back & Bot
Contents Using the camera buttons to adjust the Imprinting the recording date 82 Sound 83 58 LCD brightness 83 59 Selecting Video out type 84 Play & Pause button 60 Quick view 85 DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 61 Initialization(RESET ALL) 85 LCD button 61 Connecting an External Device (USB) 86 Delete button 62 Setting up the MYCAM menu 87 camera 58 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Setting up the play back function using the Start up image 87 LCD monit
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 84) Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 70~77) Taking a picture. (refer to page 21) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 106) Editing images on a PC.
This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 23) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Taking a favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it. Recording a movie clip. (refer to page 24) 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.
Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Power switch Flash light amount sensor Flash Microphone Viewfinder Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet Remote control sensor Lens Back & Bottom Mode dial lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Mode dial Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Viewfinder Zoom T button (Digital zoom) +&-/PLAY & PAUSE button 5-function button Speaker MF / DELETE button USB/ AV connection terminal LCD button LCD monitor Tripod socket PLAY mode button
Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Memory card slot Voice memo/ UP button FLASH/ LEFT button SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button MENU/ OK button Battery chamber Battery chamber cover MACRO / SUPER MACRO / DOWN button 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. AUTO mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
Identification of features A/S/M mode Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M 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 Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 35) Color Status Camera Status - For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals. Red Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
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 5V 2.0A). We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
Connecting to a Power Source DANGER Always turn off the power before taking the 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 an AC adapter (5V 2.0A) with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
Instructions on how to use the memory card Maintenance of the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 81) 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. 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 and MMC (Multi Media Card). The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted.
Inserting the memory card 1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 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. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click.
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.26 4 Flash p.33 5 Self-timer p.35 6 Voice memo p.29 7 Macro p.30 8 Metering p.50 9 Manual focus p.38 10 Sharpness p.52 11 Auto focus frame 12 Date/ Time 13 Exposure compensation 20 Icons 2004/07/01 01:00 PM Page p.82 p.
LCD monitor indicator 14 White Balance p.42 15 ISO p.42 16 RGB p.41 17 Image quality p.49 18 Image size/ Continuous shot 2816, 2560, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640/ 0 Number of available shots remaining 22 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:30/ 01:00:00 19 20 p.48 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate 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. Insert the memory card (p.19). 3.
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 iris 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.48), quality (p.49), metering (p.50), number of pictures in continuous shooting (p.50), picture effects (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. You can use the menus that appear when you press camera and menu buttons to change the desired camera functions. The last changed function(s) will automatically be saved as MySET mode. 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 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 use the Left/Right buttons to select the [SCENE] menu tab. 7.
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 14) 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 switch Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. Slide the power switch to turn the power on If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
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. 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. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. You can record with digital zoom in MOVIE CLIP mode; you can use the digital zoom while recording movie clips.
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 ( ) / SUPER MACRO ( ) button Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: WIDE, T: TELE) Unit : m Types of focus modes Range Normal Macro W:0.3~0.8 0.8 ~ Super Macro W:0.06~0.3 T:0.3~0.8 T: X INFORMATION When the macro or super macro mode is selected, It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this. When super macro is selected, the flash mode is changed to Flash off automatically. The super macro can be activated only in the wide zoom mode.
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. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured. 3.
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. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode [ Selecting the Auto & Red eye reduction flash ] with the exception of SCENE, MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2.
FLASH( ) / LEFT button Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate Auto flash 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. The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the SELFTIMER ( ) / 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 the RECORDING mode. Note that only remote controller shooting is available in the voice recording mode. 2.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button Self-timer/ remote mode setting Mode dial Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) AUTO PROGRAM A/S/M, MySET Off 2s self-timer Off Remote 10s self-timer Remote MOVIE CLIP NIGHT SCENE, SCENE VOICE RECORDING INFORMATION When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows: 2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for 2 seconds.
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE button Changing the remote controller battery Check the polarity while installing the remote controller batteries. The + polarity must be upward. Contact your dealer or Samsung camera service center for supplier details. The battery type is CR 2025 3V. MENU/ OK button MEMU 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.
MF button In dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occurs, press the MF button and you can select manual focus. Carefully set the focus, using the MF button for focusing. If the focus is not accurate, the picture may be blurred. Please set manual focusing carefully. Use the MF button in A/S/M mode to change the Aperture value and Shutter speed. Focusing 1. Press the MF button and use the Left/Right buttons to select automatic or manual focusing. 2.
MF button INFORMATION The manual focus function is disabled in the AUTO, VOICE RECORDING SCENE modes. The MF bar is divided into 3 parts according to the photography range. Part of the MF bar Photography range 1st part 0.8m ~ infinity 2nd part 0.3m ~ 0.8m 3rd part (only in wide zoom mode) 0.06m ~ 0.3m When the subject distance is between 0.06m ~ 0.3m, the flash mode is changed to FLASH OFF automatically.
MF button S mode(Shutter priority mode) 1. Press the MF button and wait for the shutter speed value in the LCD to go red. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to set the desired shutter speed value. 3. Press the MF or Menu/OK button to save the selected values. - Pressing the MF button: Saves the new shutter speed and displays the focus adjust icon ( AF ). To set manual focusing, set the distance as shown in page 38. To set automatic focusing, press the MF button again.
MF button If the aperture value or shutter speed is out of the limit of application, the value that is displayed on the LCD monitor will show as red. However, you will still be able to take a picture. Please adjust the shutter speed and aperture value so that the red warning turns white (normal) before taking the picture. +/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed.
+/- 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 the use the UP and DOWN 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 by rotating the mode dial. 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. Toggle the LCD button in shooting mode (except in voice recording mode) to display the next LCD information displayed. Pressing the LCD button [ Image & full information ] Pressing the LCD button [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ] Pressing the LCD button If the LCD monitor is turned off, the mode dial lamp will light up.
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 SINGLE 2 SHOTS SHOOTING 4 SHOTS p.50 8 SHOTS NORMAL EFFECT B&W p.51 SEPIA SOFT SHARPNESS NORMAL p.52 VIVID A ASM S p.52 M PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE SCENE CLOSE-UP SUNSET DAWN p.53 BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW * 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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. SIZE 2816X2112 2560X1920 2272X1704 2048X1536 2816 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. 2816 QUALITY NOR SHOOTING SINGLE 2 SHOTS 4 SHOTS 8 SHOTS TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. Press the UP or DOWN button.
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 TIFF Sub menu TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format tiff jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi 2048 2816 2048 640 QUALITY TIFF 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 image 2816 2048 area. However, the calculation will be METERING biased towards the centre of the image MULTI area. This is suitable for general use. : Only the rectangular area in the center SPOT of the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
Continuous shot Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type quality (Unit : shot) TIFF S.FINE FINE NORMAL 2816X2112 1 1 2 2 2560X1920 1 2 2 2 2272X1704 1 2 2 2 2048X1536 1 2 2 2 1600X1200 1 2 2 4 size 1024X768 1 4 8 8 640X480 1 8 8 8 * High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time. * Select [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] menu to inactivate the flash.
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. 2048 NOR SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL VIVID [ PROGRAM mode ] Sub menu SOFT NORMAL Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Scene Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Sub menu Icon 2048 2816 SCENE PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP Description PORTRAIT To take picture of a person. CHILDREN Take a still picture of capturing moving children. LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP SUNSET DAWN Scenery with green woods or blue sky. Portrait with scenery background. Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.
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. Slide the power switch to turn the camera power on. Press the play mode button once to switch to play mode. Press the play mode button again to switch to shooting 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 the power off.
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. PLAY FF REW 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 Playing back a recorded voice Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a recorded voice file, the voice indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. PLAY 4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a REW FF recorded voice file. - To pause a recorded voice 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.60 5 Protect indicator p.67 6 DPOF indicator p.70 7 Stored image number 8 TIFF file p.16 9 If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH DATE : 2816X2112 : F2.7 : 1/30 : 50 : OFF : 2004/07/01 SIZE AV TV ISO FLASH : 2816X2112 : 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 2816 2560 2272 2048 1600 1024 11 10 8.8 8.0 6.2 4.0 640 2.5 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 TRIMMING? enlargement button. TRIM:OK CANCEL: 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. STOP:SHUTTER 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.