Hanwha Techwin DIGIMAXI50MP3 Users Manual

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.

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Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

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.117)

Take a picture. (p.24)

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.127)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. (p.31)

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.128)

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

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Contents

READY

Getting to know your camera Danger/ Warning Caution/ An FCC warning System chart Identification of features Cradle Connecting to a Power Source Using the SAC-41 How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) with the SAC-41 Important information about battery (SLB-0737) charging with the SAC-41 Using the battery/ Removing the battery Instructions on how to use the memory card Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card When Using the Camera for the First Time

RECORDING

LCD monitor indicator Changing the recording mode Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) How to use the Manual mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode How to use the SF mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera POWER button/ SHUTTER button ZOOM W/ T button

	Voice memo/ UP button	32
	Macro/ Down button	33
5	Focus lock	35
6	Flash / Left button	36
7	Self-timer/ Right button/	38
8	MENU/ OK button	39

10M (Mode) button39

11SF button 41

13+/- button 42

14Using the LCD monitor to adjust the

camera settings 46

14	How to use the menu/ Mode	48
	Mode Set	49
15	Size	50
17	Quality/ Frame rate	51
18	Metering/ Continuous shot	52
20	Sharpness	53
20	OSD(On Screen Display) information	53
21	Effect	54
	Special Effect	55
	Special Effect : Preset focus frames	56
	Special Effect : Composite shooting	57
22	Special Effect : Photo Frame	59
23	Movie Clip frame stabiliser	60
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25	PLAY
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26	Starting play mode	61
	Playing back a still image	61
	Playing back a movie clip	62
	How to capture the movie clip	62
	On camera movie trimming	63
	Playing back a recorded voice	64

LCD monitor indicator 65 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 66 Play mode button 66 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button/ Volume button67 Voice memo/ Up button 69

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	Play & Pause/ Down button	70	LCD monitor indicator of the MP3 mode	109
	Delete button	70	Using the camera buttons to adjust the
	Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button	71	camera	110
	Album button	72	List button	110
	Setting up the play back function using the		Lock button	111
	LCD monitor	75	Volume button	112
	Starting the slide show	78	Control button	112
	Protecting images	80	Delete button	112
	Deleting images	81	Setting up the play back function using the
	Resize	82	LCD monitor	113
	Effect	83	Play mode
	Rotating an image/ DPOF	84	Delete all
	Copy To Card	87	Slide Show
	OSD Information	88	Important notes	115
	PictBridge	89	Warning indicator	117
			Before contacting a service centre	118
	SETUP		Specifications	121

Setup menu 94

File name 95 Auto power off 96 Language 97 Formatting a memory card97 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 98 Imprinting the recording date 98 Sound 99 Connecting an External Device (USB) 99 Auto Focus lamp/ LCD brightness 100 Selecting Video out type 101 Quick view/ Initialisation 103 Setting up the Mycam menu 104 Start up image 104 Start up sound/ Shutter sound105

MP3 MODE

MP3 mode 106 Starting the MP3 mode107

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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 battery, 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. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

Keep the manual in a safe place.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled

waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.

This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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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. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

Warning

Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage.

For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.

There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.

When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a wellventilated area.

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Caution

Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. Do not insert the battery with the reverse polarities.

Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.

Battery 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. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.

After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

Take care not to touch the lens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

An FCC warning

This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures.

Change the location and direction of any aerial.

Increase distance between the camera and the affected device.

Use a different socket away from the affected device.

Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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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 >

	Pouch	User manual,			Camera strap	Software CD
		Product warranty				(see p.115, 116)

DPOF compatible	SD memory card/MMC
printer (see p.85)	(see p.19)

Rechargeable battery (SLB-0737)

AC cord	SAC-41	Cradle

The charger (SBC-L5), AC charger (SAC-41) or Cradle is optional depending on the sales region.

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System chart

Computer

PictBridge compatible printer(see p.89)

System Requirements

For Windows

Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP

PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)

200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB is recommended) Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

DirectX 9.0 or later USB port CD-ROM drive

USB cable		AV cable

Earphones	USB cable for
	recharging the battery

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 Minimum 64MB RAM

110MB of available hard-disk space USB port

CD-ROM drive

CAUTION

When you connect the camera to a computer, printer or external monitor, you have to use the USB/ AV cable supplied with the camera, or the external devices can't recognise the camera.

External monitor Yellow colour - Video White colour - Voice

(see p.101)

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Identification of features

Front & Top

	Shutter button	SF mode button/
		Lock button
	Power button	Microphone
	Flash	Speaker
	Self-timer lamp/	Optical 3X zoom lens/
	Auto Focus lamp	Lens cover

Take care not to press the lens, lens cover and camera by force. This may cause the camera malfunction.

Back & Bottom

		Zoom W button
	M(Mode/Album) button	(Thumbnail, Vol. Down)
		Zoom T button
		(Digital zoom, Vol. Up)
	Camera status	Earphones Jack
	lamp
		Play mode button
	LCD monitor	Strap eyelet
		5 function button

DC/USB/AV connection terminal	+/-, DELETE button
Cradle

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Identification of features

Bottom / 5-function button

Memory card slot

	Voice memo/ UP button
	MENU/ OK
	button
FLASH/	SELF-TIMER/
LEFT button	RIGHT button
Battery chamber
Battery holder
Battery chamber cover	Macro/ DOWN button
	Play & Pause button

Cradle

You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 14, 89 and 127)

Top

Camera connection terminal

Back

DC connection										USB port
terminal										AV connection
										terminal

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Identification of features

Self-timer lamp

Icon		Status			Description
		Blinking		For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
				For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.
		Blinking		For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
				intervals.
		Blinking		A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a
				second picture will be taken.
Camera Status Lamp
		Status			Description
Power on					The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to
					take a picture
After taking a picture					The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns
					off when the camera is ready to take a picture
When the USB cable is inserted to					The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing
a PC					the device)
Transmitting Data with a PC					The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
When the USB cable is inserted to					The lamp lights up
a printer
When the printer is printing					The lamp blinks

Mode icon : Refer to page 40, 41 for more information about the camera mode setting.

	MODE	VOICERECORDING	MP3	MOVIE CLIP		AUTO	MANUAL	SF	PLAY
	Icon
	MODE					SCENE
		NIGHT	PORTRAIT		CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP				TEXT
	Icon
	MODE	SUNSET	DAWN		BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW				-
	Icon								-
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Connecting to a Power Source

You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

SLB-0737 rechargeable battery Specification

Model	SLB-0737
Type	Lithium Ion
Capacity	760mAh
Voltage	3.7V
Charging time	Approx. 150 MIN (Using the SAC-41)

Number of images and battery life

	Still image		Movie	MP3
Battery life		Number of images	Recording time	Playing time
Approx. 75 MIN		Approx. 150	Approx.65 MIN	About 240 min.
	Using the fully charged battery		Using the fully	Using the fully
	Auto mode, 5M image size		charged battery	charged battery
Based on	Fine image quality,		640X480 image size	LCD Off.
the	Shot to shot interval : 30Sec.		30fps frame rate
following
	Changing the zoom position
shooting
	between the Wide and the Tele
conditions
	ends every 1 shot.
	Using the flash every two times.

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the way of user’s usage.

INFORMATION

Important information about battery usage

When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.

Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.

Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.

During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.

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Connecting to a Power Source

Using the SAC-41

If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 allows the camera to be used for long periods of time.

Plug the SAC-41 into the DC connection terminal on the camera or cradle.

Before turning on the camera power with an SAC-41, insert the rechargeable battery that was charged for over 10 minutes with turning off the camera.

DANGER

Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 out of the mains supply.

As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor Charger comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

Please ensure that you use the SAC-41 with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) with the SAC-41.

Charging with the cradle

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

2.Place the camera correctly in the cradle.

3.Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the cradle.

Charging LED

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Connecting to a Power Source

How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) with the SAC-41. Charging with the camera

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

2. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the camera.

Charging LED

Important information about battery (SLB-0737) charging with the SAC-41

If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not
turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable
battery, please check whether the battery are
inserted correctly.
Please check the battery charging status with	Charging LED
the charging LED of SAC-41.

If you connect the SAC-41 to camera without inserting the rechargeable battery, the charging LED will brink or be off. In this case, insert the battery and connect the SAC-41 again.

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