Hanwha Techwin DIGIMAXV50 User Manual

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File name

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.

INFORMATION

Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the power off
setting will be preserved.
Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode,
slide show, playing back a voice recording or movie clip.

INFORMATION

Auto power off

Setting Power Off

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 [PWR OFF] 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.
Selecting [CANCEL] : The power off function will not operate.
Selecting [ON] : A menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor as shown alongside.

Select the desired time by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent
unnecessary battery drainage.

SET UP

FILE
PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE
FORMAT
DATE.TIME

BACK: SET:OK

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OFF

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Language

Setting Language

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 [LANGUAGE] 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.
LANGUAGE sub menu
: Korean, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, T.Chinese, S.Chinese, Japanese,

Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai.

Formatting a Memory Card

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 [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Press the Up/Down button to select desired sub menu.

5. Press the OK button. The [PLEASE WAIT!] message is
displayed while the memory card is being formatted.

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.

Formatting a memory card

This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all
images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important
images to your PC before formatting the memory card.

SET UP

FILE
PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE
FORMAT
DATE.TIME

BACK: SET:OK

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ENGLISH

DANSK

LANGUAGE

&

BACK: SET:OK

2592

MS
SD/MMC

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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.

There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images.

Date Imprinting

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 [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
date imprint type, and then press the OK button.
[OFF] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file.
[DATE] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file.
[DATE&TIME] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image file.

Imprinting the recording date

Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date 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 [DATE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to
select the desired submenu value, and then press the
OK button.
RIGHT button : Selects the year/month/day/hour/minute/date type.
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [DATE/TIME] main menu if the cursor is at the first

item of the date and time setup. In all other cases, the cursor will be shifted
to the left of its current position.

UP and DOWN buttons: Changes the setting value.

- Date type

[YY/MM/DD] : year/ month/ day [MM/DD/YY] : month/ day/ year
[DD/MM/YY] : day/ month/ year

SET UP

FILE
PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE
FORMAT
DATE.TIME

BACK: SET:OK

2592

04/ 05/ 01

00:00

YY/MM/DD

SET UP

FILE
PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE
FORMAT
DATE.TIME

BACK: SET:OK

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OFF
DATE
DATE & TIME

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Imprinting the recording date

Function lamp

You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera.

Setting the function lamp

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 [LAMP] 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.
If [OFF] is selected : The fucntion lamp will not light up.
If [ON] is selected : The function lamp will light up.

Description of the Function 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

Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second interval

* The lamp will function while using the self-timer even if the

configuration is set to off the lamp. (See p. 26)

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.

INFORMATION

While the self timer is
functioning

SET UP

LANGUAGE
FORMAT
DATE.TIME
IMPRINT
LAMP

BACK: SET:OK

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OFF
ON

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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. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

- [SOUND] sub menu : OFF/ LOW/MEDIUM/ HIGH

You can adjust the LCD brightness.

Adjusting LCD Brightness

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 [LCD] 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.

- [LCD] sub menu : DARK, NORMAL, BRIGHT

LCD brightness

SET UP

FORMAT
DATE.TIME
IMPRINT
LAMP
SOUND

BACK: SET:OK

2592

OFF
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH

SET UP

DATE.TIME
IMPRINT
LAMP
SOUND
LCD

BACK: SET:OK

2592

DARK
NORMAL
BRIGHT

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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. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

- [VIDEO] sub menu : NTSC, PAL

NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico.
PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland,

Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Thailand, Norway.
When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV
channel of the TV.
There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction.
If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to centre it.
When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the menu will be visible on the
external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD
monitor.

INFORMATION

Connecting to an external monitor

In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can
view the stored still images or movie clips
by connecting the camera to an external
monitor via the A/V cable. When the
camera is connected to an external
monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off
automatically.

Yellow color-Video

White color-Voice

SET UP

IMPRINT
LAMP
SOUND
LCD
VIDEO

BACK: SET:OK

2592

NTSC
PAL

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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.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [Q.VIEW] 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 quick view function can’t be activated.
[1 ~ 5 SEC] : The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time.

Connecting an External Device (USB)

You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB
cable.

Selecting an External Device

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 [USB] 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.
COMPUTER : Select this if you want to connect the camera to your PC. Refer to page

109 for instructions on how to connect the camera to your PC.

PRINTER : Select this if you want to connect the camera to your printer. Refer to page

74 for instructions on how to connect the camera to your printer.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

SET UP

SOUND
LCD
VIDEO
Q.VIEW
USB

BACK: SET:OK

2592

COMPUTER
PRINTER

SET UP

LAMP
SOUND
LCD
VIDEO
Q.VIEW

BACK: SET:OK

2592

1 SEC

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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.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [RESET] 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.
If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be restored to their defaults.
If [YES] is selected : All settings will be restored to their defaults.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Select card

The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and Memory
Stick Duo. The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card)
and Memory Stick Duo. Select a memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded
with a memory card.

Memory card selection

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [CARD.SEL] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired sub
menu, and then press the OK button.
[MS] : Selects Memory Stick DUO
[SD/MMC] : Selects SD card or Multi Media Card

* If all the slots are full, make sure that the card you want is selected before taking a picture.
* Configure the submenu of the [CARD SEL.] menu to use the free space in the auxiliary

memory card when a [CARD FULL !] message is displayed.

SET UP

LCD
VIDEO
Q.VIEW
USB
RESET

BACK: SET:OK

2592

NO
YES

SET UP

VIDEO
Q.VIEW
USB
RESET
CARD SELECT

BACK: SET:OK

2592

MS
SD/MMC

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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

IMAGE 1

IMAGE 2 IMAGE 3

OFF SOUND 1

SOUND 2 SOUND 3

OFF SOUND 1

SOUND 2 SOUND 3

OFF

S.SOUND

SH.SOUND

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P.90

P.90

You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is
turned on.

Setting a Startup Image

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.IMAGE] 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.

Start up image

Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [LOGO] in the [RESIZE] menu in the
play mode.
The start-up image will not be deleted by deleting all images or [FORMAT] menu.

INFORMATION

OFF

USER IMAGE

Sub menu

* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

MY CAM

START IMAGE
START SOUND
SH.SOUND

BACK: SET:OK

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OFF

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You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.

Start up sound

You can select the shutter sound.

Selecting the Shutter 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 [SH.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.

Shutter sound

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.

MY CAM

START IMAGE
START SOUND
SH.SOUND

BACK: SET:OK

2592

OFF
SOUND1
SOUND2
SOUND3

MY CAM

START IMAGE
START SOUND
SH.SOUND

BACK: SET:OK

2592

OFF
SH.SOUND1
SH.SOUND2
SH.SOUND3

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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.

Do not let the unit come into contact with dust, vinyl goods, or chemicals, such as
insecticides, for an extended period of time.

Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.

- Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches, coastal dunes, or other areas

where there is lots of sand.

- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable.

Extremes in temperature may cause problems.

- If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation

can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at
least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture build up can also occur in the memory
card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the
moisture has dispersed.

Caution on Using the Lens

- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of

the image sensor.

- Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens.

If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur.
It is a good idea to remove the batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the
camera for an extended period of time.

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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. This may damage the body shell
of the camera and also affect its performance. Rough handling can damage the LCD
monitor. Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all
times when not in use.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.

Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire. This is not harmful to
the camera and is not a malfunction.

When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected by static
electricity. In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer
again.

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Warning indicator

There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display

Warning indicator Causes Remedy

- Turn off the camera power and turn it
on again

- Insert the memory card again

- Format the memory card (p.82)

- Memory card error

- There is insufficient
memory capacity to take
an image

-

There are no images stored
on the memory card

-

A memory card is not inserted

-

The camera can t
recognize the memory card

- File error

- Memory card error

- There is low battery
capacity

- The memory card is
locked

CARD ERROR !

CARD FULL !

NO IMAGE !

NO CARD !

FILE ERROR !

LOW BATTERY !

CARD LOCKED !

- Insert a new memory card

- Delete unnecessary image files to
free up some memory

- Take images

- Insert a memory card that is holding
some images

- Insert a memory card

- Insert the memory card again

- Turn off the camera power and turn it
on again

- Format the memory card

- Contact a camera service center

- Insert fresh batteries

- MS DUO :

Slide the write protect switch to
the bottom of the memory card

- SD : Slide the write protect switch to the

top of the memory card

- When taking pictures in
dark places

LOW LIGHT !

- Use a tripod and take pictures in
Flash Photography mode

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Before contacting a service center

Please check the following

Symptom Causes Remedy

- Insert fresh batteries

- Connect an AC Power Adapter

- Insert the batteries according to the
polarity marks (+, -)

- There is low battery
capacity

- An AC Power Adapter is
not connected

- Batteries are inserted
incorrectly with the
reverse polarities

-

The batteries are exhausted

- The Camera is turned off
automatically

- The Adapter plug is not
connected securely

- The Camera is being
used in low temperatures

- The memory card is not
inserted

- There is insufficient
memory capacity

- The memory card has
not been formatted

- The memory card is
exhausted

-

The camera’s power is off

-

The batteries are exhausted

- The memory card is
locked

- Batteries are inserted
incorrectly with the
reverse polarities

The camera
doesn t switch on

The camera
power ceases
whilst in use

Batteries drain
quickly

Camera does
not take images
when pressing
the Shutter
button

- Insert fresh batteries

- Press the power button to reactivate
camera

- Remove and re-insert the plug

- Keep the camera in warm conditions
(i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only
remove it in order to take images

- After turning the camera off, insert a
new memory card

- Delete unnecessary image files

- Format the memory card (p.82)

- Insert a new memory card

- Turn the camera power on

- Insert fresh batteries

- Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error
message (p.73)

- Insert the batteries according to the
polarity marks (+, -)

- The camera was stopped
due to a malfunction

The camera
suddenly stops
working while in
use

- Remove /re-insert batteries and switch
the camera on

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Before contacting a service center

Symptom Causes Remedy

- A picture was taken
within 0.8 m from the
subject without setting an
appropriate macro mode

- Taking a picture beyond
the flash range

- The lens is smudged or
dirty

- Flash off mode has been
selected

The images are
unclear

The flash does
not fire

- If the subject is closer than 0.8m,
select macro shot mode

- Take a picture within the flash range

- Clean the lens

- Dis-engage flash off mode

- Reset the date and time correctly

- The date and time have
been set incorrectly or
the camera has adopted
the default settings

- Camera malfunction

- Incorrect memory card
format

Incorrect date
and time is
displayed

The camera
buttons do not
operate

A card error has
occurred while
the memory
card is in the
camera.

- Remove /re-insert batteries and switch
the camera on

- Re-format the memory card (p.82)

- Incorrect file name
(Violation of DCF format)

The images
don't play back

- Do not change the image file name

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Before contacting a service center

Symptom Causes Remedy

- White balance setting is
incorrect

- Exposure is excessive

- Cable connection is
incorrect

- The camera is off

- There are no batteries,
the batteries are
exhausted or the AC
adapter is not connected.

- The operating system is
not Windows 98, 98SE,
2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS

9.0 ~ 10.2. Alternatively
the PC does not support
USB

- The camera driver is not
installed

Colour of image
is different to
the original
scene

Images are too
bright

When using the
PC’s explorer,
the [Removable
Disk] file does
not show

- Select appropriate White balance

- Reset exposure compensation

- The external monitor has
not been connected
properly with the camera

- There are incorrect files
in the memory card

No image on
external monitor

- Check the connection cables

- Insert a memory card that has correct
files

- Check the connection

- Turn the camera on

- Insert new batteries or check the
adapter connection

- Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME,
XP/ Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2 to PC that
supports USB

- Install a [USB Storage Driver]

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Specifications

Type 1/1.8" CCD

Effective Pixel Approx. 5.0 Mega-pixel

Total Pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel

Schneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm

(35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm)

F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9

Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X

Play mode : 1.0X ~ 9.0X (depends on image size)

Optical Viewfinder

Real image optical viewfinder

LCD Monitor 2.0" color TFT LCD(117,600 dots, Rotating LCD)

Type TTL auto focus, Manual focus

Normal : 80cm ~ infinity

Macro : 4 ~ 80cm (Wide), 30 ~ 80cm (Tele)

Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter

Speed

2 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (Manual, Night Scene Mode : 15 ~ 1/2,000 sec.)

Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE or Manual Exposure

Metering : Multi, Spot

Compensation 2EV (0.5EV steps)

ISO Equivalent Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400

Modes

Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Slow sync., Fill-in flash, Flash off

Range Wide : 0.3 ~ 3.0m, Tele : 0.3 ~ 2.0m

Recharging Time

Approx. 6 sec.

Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid

Effect Normal, B&W, Sepia, NEGATIVE ,RGB

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_L, Fluorescent_H, Tungsten, Custom

Voice Recording (max. 1 hour)

Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)

Date Imprinting Date &Time, Date, Off (user selectable)

Modes : Auto, Program, Myset, A/S/M, Voice, Night Scene, Scene

*

Scene : Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn,

Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow

Continuous : Single, Continuous, AEB

Self-timer : 2 sec., 10 sec., Remote control (optional)

With Audio (recording time : memory capacity dependent)

Size : 640x480, 320x240

Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps

Multi Memory Card Slot (SD/MMC, Memory Stick Duo, MS Pro compatible)

- SD : up to 512MB guaranteed

-

Memory Stick Duo : up to 512MB guaranteed

Image Sensor

Lens

Focal Length

Range

Control

Digital Zoom

Viewfinder

Focusing

Shutter

Exposure

Flash

Voice Recording

Shooting

Movie Clip

Still Image

Media

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Specifications

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.Fine 12, Fine 23, Normal 35

2272 : TIFF 2, S.Fine 15, Fine 30, Normal 45

2048 : TIFF 3, S.Fine 18, Fine 36, Normal 53

1600 : TIFF 5, S.Fine 30, Fine 61, Normal 91

1024 : TIFF 12, S.Fine 70, Fine 132, Normal 183

640 : TIFF 29, S.Fine 183, Fine 305, Normal 457

*

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions

and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie clip

Trimming, Resizing

Digital output connector : USB 2.0

Audio : Mono

Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)

DC power input connector : 5.0V

Primary battery : 2 x AA alkaline, Lithium, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn / 1 x CR-V3

Rechargeable battery : 3.7V Li-ion (SLB-1437), 2 x AA Ni-MH,

Ni-Cd / 1 x I-Pack (SBP-1303)

AC Adapter : SAC-51

* Included power source may vary depending on sales region.

Dimensions (WxHxD) 106.5 x 57 x 38.5 mm

Weight 190g (without batteries and card)

Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85 %

Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2)

Digimax Viewer, QuickTime Player, ArcSoft PhotoImpression

MPEG-4 VGA 30fps Movie Clip

2.0"Rotating LCD monitor

A World Unique 9 Different Power Source

A World Superior Schneider Lens

Multi Memory Card Slot (SD/MMC, Memory Stick Duo/ MS Pro compatible)

Superb 4cm Macro,

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
* All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Capacity

(32MB)

Image Size

File Format

Storage

Interface

Image Play

Type
Editing

Power Source

Special Features

Software

Camera
DriverApplication

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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.
We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate
use.
Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is
not covered by the Samsung warranty.
Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S
(Operating Systems).

System Requirements

For Windows For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later

Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2

Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) Minimum 64MB RAM

140MB of available hard-disk space 110MB of available hard-disk space

USB port USB port

CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive

QuickTime 6.0 or later for Movie Clip

PC with processor better than MMX

Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)

800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit color display

recommended)

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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. After installing the driver and connecting this camera to the PC, you can
find [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My computer]. A USB Storage Driver is
provided only for Windows. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD.
But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2.

QuickTime Player : The program for playing back QuickTime movies (.mov). It can also play
video files compressed with MPEG4 codec.

Digimax Viewer : This is a program for viewing stored images.

You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor. You can also copy,
move or delete the images and enlarge/downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer.
This software is only compatible with Windows.

PhotoImpression : Image editing program.

You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera. This software is only
compatible with Windows.

Be sure to check the system requirements (page 99) before installing the driver.
You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the
capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and
select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.

INFORMATION

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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.

You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.

http://www.samsungcamera.com : English

http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean

Close other programs before installing the application software.
Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection.

INFORMATION

4. A Welcome window will appear.
Click [Next >] to proceed to the next screen.

[Click !]

1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame.
The camera driver is installed automatically.

2. Installation is complete.
Click the [Finish] button.

3. Click [Next >] to begin installing QuickTime.

[Click !]

[Click !]

[Click !]

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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. A window will open, asking you to select a destination
folder where the files will be copied to. Click [Next >]. To
copy the files to another folder, click [Browse..] Browse to a
folder you want to copy the files to.

7. The Choose Installation Type window will open.
Click [Next >].

[Minimum] : Installs required files only.
[Recommended] : Installs required files and the most

commonly used optional files.

[Custom] : Allows you to install only the

components you choose.

8. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which
program icons will be added. Click [Next >]. If you want to
add the program icons to a different folder, choose another
folder, and then click [Next >].

[Click !]

[Click !]

[Click !]

9. The Enter Registration window appears.
Enter your name and organization in the respective fields,
and then click [Next >].
You do not have to enter a registration number.

[Click !]

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13. Specify the file types you want to

associate with QuickTime. Click [Finish].

14. Installation is complete. Click [Close].

11. Set the transfer rate for downloading

content from the Internet, and then click
[Next >].

12. Set up your browser for QuickTime plug-in.
Click [Next >].

The QuickTime program folder will appear.
Click on the Close button to close the folder.

10. The QuickTime Settings - Introduction
window appears. Click [Next >].

[Click !]

[Click !]

[Click !][Click !]

[Click !]

[Click !]

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16.

The [Digimax Viewer 2.1] installation window will be
displayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next] button.

[Click !]

If you select [Cancel] at step 16, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be
displayed.

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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.

* 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.

If you select [Cancel] , the application program installation will be cancelled.

17. 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 !]

[Click !]

[Close 1

button]

[Close 2

button]

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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.

If you click [Cancel] in Step 21, the PhotoImpression installation will be canceled and the
Restart Computer window will appear.

INFORMATION

[Click!]

20. Digimax Viewer installation is successfully
completed. Click the [Finish] button to install
PhotoImpression.The system will not reboot
even the [Yes, I want to restart the computer
now] option is selected.

*The frame 8 may not appear according to

the system requirements.

[Click!]

21. Digimax Viewer Installation is completed.
The PhotoImpression installation window will
be displayed as shown alongside.
Click the [OK] button.

[Click!]

22. A Welcome window will be displayed.
Click the [Next >] button.

[Click!]

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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. 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!]

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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].

28. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable.

30. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My
computer], the camera driver installation was
successful.
Now you can transfer image files from the
camera to PC via the USB cable.

[Click!]

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.
If the image viewer program opens, the
camera driver was setup successfully.

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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.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver.
After installing the camera driver, you have to restart your PC.
If you connect the camera to the PC before installing the camera driver, the [Found New
Hardware Wizard] will open.
In this case, cancel the [Found New Hardware Wizard] and disconnect the camera. Install
the camera driver and connect the camera to the PC again.
Should the computer not find the camera driver after installation, please try one or more of
the following measures.

1. Delete the camera driver (p.112), and re-install the driver.

2. Refer to FAQ (p.119) to check for a possible solution to the problem.

3. If your PC’s central processing unit is VIA chip (This is shown in the USB Host
Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page.
(http://www.samsungcamera.com)

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Starting PC Mode

The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode.
To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter (Optional) when
connecting the camera to a computer.

INFORMATION

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. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press
the MENU button.

4. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

5. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

6. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
[COMPUTER], and then press the OK button.

7. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

8. Connect the PC and the camera via the USB cable.

- Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the camera USB connection terminal.

- Insert the large connector of the USB cable into the USB port of the PC.

- The plugs must be firmly inserted.

Disconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 114 (Removing the removable disk).

If you selected [PRINTER] in Step 6,
when you connect the camera to your
computer, the [CONNECTING...]
message will be displayed on the LCD
monitor and the connection will not be
established. In this case, disconnect the
USB cable, and then follow the procedure
from Step 3 and onward.

SET UP

BACK: SET:OK

LCD
VIDEO
Q.VIEW
USB
RESET

COMPUTER
PRINTER

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Starting PC Mode

3. Select an image and press the right mouse
button.

4. A pop-up menu will open.
Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu.

- [Cut] : cuts a selected file.

- [Copy] : copies files.

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.

5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file.

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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.

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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].

[Click !]

4. Uninstallation is complete.
Click the [Finish] button and the window will
disappear.

[Click !]

2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].

3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window
will open. Click [Digimax V50] and click the
[Add/Remove] button.

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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 100SSCAM) can be transferred to the
PC.

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.
We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them. Opening
images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection.
When uploading images from the PC to the camera, ensure that the uploaded file names
are not the same as those already stored on the memory.
When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to Removable Disk, the [FILE
ERROR!] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and nothing
is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.
The auto focus lamp will blink, when a file is
transferred (copy or deletion) between the PC and
the camera. Do not remove the USB cable until
the lamp stops blinking. To remove the USB cable
in Windows 2000/ME/XP, use the [Unplug or Eject
Hardware] icon on the task bar.

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Removing the removable disk

[Click!]

[Double-click!]

[Click!]

[Click!]

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. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware]
icon on the task bar.

3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will
open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device]
and click the [Stop] button.

4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will
open. Select the [SAMSUNG Digimax V50
USB Device] and click the [OK] button.

5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will
open. Click the [OK] button.

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Removing the removable disk

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. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on.

4. A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the camera to the MAC.

Using the USB Driver for MAC

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory will be displayed.

2. Select an image file and copy or move it to MAC.

For Mac OS 10.0 or later : First complete uploading from computer to camera and then

remove the removable disk with the Extract command.

Memory Stick Duo/ Pro Duo can only be recognized in the Mac OS 10.0 or later.

CAUTION

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!]

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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.

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.

Digimax Viewer functions are listed below.

- Basic functions : Copy, Move, Delete, Rotate, Rename, changing file type, Resize,
Property.

- Advanced functions : Print, Slide show, Export, Sending e-mail, On-line print, Web album etc.

2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with

recognizing the camera.

Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your
computer that you wish to keep.
Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer 2.1 for further information.

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Using PhotoImpression

You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.

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.

[ Command Button ]

[ Tool Bar ]

Command Button

[ Help Button ]

Button Description

Imports a picture from an album, a source folder, or the camera/scanner, or
captures screen shots of what is being viewed on the current monitor.

Selects Cut, Resize, Edit Image, Insert Text, Enhance Picture, Insert
Effects, or Layer.

Performs Insert Frame, Insert Borders, Insert Calendar, Insert Greeting
Cards, Insert Template, or Connect with Other Software.

Saves the edited picture, and sends an e-mail or uses it as the background
image.

Outputs the edited picture according to your preferences.

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Using PhotoImpression

For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's
Help.

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Tool Bar

Button Description Button Description

Resize Layer

Flip Layer Horizontally

Undo

Copy

Delete Layer

Rotate Layer

Rotate All Layers

Redo

Paste

Close Picture

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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.

Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device
Manager.
Install the camera driver correctly.
Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and
then turn on the camera.

[Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer

Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again.

[Case 6] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface?

Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard.
Check the OS version. A USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE,
2000, ME .XP.
Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager. Do the following to
check [Universal serial bus controller].
Win 98/ME : Trace [Start Settings Control Panel System

Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers].

Win 2000 : Trace [Start Settings Control Panel System

Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus
controllers].

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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".
If the Device Status says the device is "not working properly", click the "Driver"
tab and then click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver].
When all the conditions mentioned above are met, the computer can support
the USB interface.

[Case 7] When using the USB hub.

There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB
hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the
camera to the PC directly.

[Case 8] Are other USB cables connected to the PC?

The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time
as another USB cable. In this case, disconnect the other USB cable, and
connect only one USB cable to the camera.

[Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control

Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device
Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a
yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark(!)
beside them.
Right-click on the entry with the question(?) or exclamation (!) mark and select
"Remove". Restart the PC and connect the camera the again. For Windows 98
PC, remove the camera driver also, restart the PC, and then reinstall the
camera driver.
Double-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark, click the
"Driver" tab, and click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver]. If a message appears
asking you to specify the location of the appropriate device driver, specify "USB
Driver" in the CD supplied.

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