Hanwha Techwin DIGIMAXV800 Users 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 software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

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•Digimax V10

User's Manual

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Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Insert the
USB cable

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
Application software CD-ROM.(p.110)

Take a picture (p.22)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB
port and the camera’s USB connection
terminal.(p.120)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned
off, press the camera button to turn it on.(p.29)

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for
[Removable Disk].(p.121)

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.

Getting to know your camera 5
About the icons 5
Danger 6
Warning 6
Caution 7
An FCC warning 7
System chart 8
Identification of features 10

Front & Top 10
Back 10
Side/ 5-function button 11
Mode dial 11

Connecting to a Power Source 14

Using the AC power adapter 15
Using the batteries 16

Removing the battery 16
Instructions on how to use the
memory card 17
Inserting the memory card 19
Removing the memory card 19
When Using the Camera for the
First Time 20

LCD monitor indicator 21
Starting the recording mode 22

How to use the AUTO mode 22

How to use the PROGRAM mode 23

How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY

mode 23

How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY

mode 24

How to use the MANUAL mode 24

How to use the MySET mode 25

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode 25

How to use the SCENE mode 27

How to use the VOICE RECORDING

mode 27
Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures 28
Using the camera buttons to adjust the
camera 29

POWER button 29

SHUTTER button/ Jog dial 29
ZOOM W/T button 29
Voice memo/ UP button 32
Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 33
Focus lock 34
FLASH/ LEFT button 34
Self-timer/ Remote/ Right button 37
MENU/ OK button 39
+/- button 40
AEL/ASM button 43
MF button 44
LCD button 45
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings 46
How to use the menu 49
Size 49
Quality 50
Metering 51
Continuous shot 52
Sharpness 53
Effect 53
Special Effect 54
Special Effect : Preset focus frames 54
Special Effect : Composite shots 55
Special Effect : Photo Frame 56
Save / Load a specific camera configuration
(MySET) 57
Scene 58
Movie Clip frame stabiliser 59

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Contents

READY

RECORDING

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Contents

Starting play mode 60

Playing back a still image 60
Playing back a movie clip 61
How to capture the movie clip 61
On camera movie trimming 62

Playing back a recorded voice 63
LCD monitor indicator 64
Using the camera buttons to adjust the
camera 65

Thumbnail / Enlargement button 65
Voice memo / Up button 66
Play & Pause/ Down button 67
LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 68
LCD button 68
Delete button 69
Album button (MF button) 70
Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 73
Starting the slide show 76
Protecting images 77
Deleting images 78
Resize 79
Rotating an image 80
DPOF 81
DPOF : STANDARD 81
DPOF : INDEX 82
DPOF : PRINT SIZE 82
PictBridge 83
PictBridge: Picture Selection 84
PictBridge: Print Setting 85
PictBridge: Printing 86
PictBridge: DPOF print 86
PictBridge : RESET 87

Setup menu 88

File name 89
Auto power off 90
Language 91
Formatting a memory card 91
Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 92
Imprinting the recording date 92
Sound 93
Connecting an External Device (USB) 93
Auto Focus lamp 94
LCD brightness 94
Selecting Video out type 95
Quick view 96
Initialisation 96
Setting up the MYCAM menu 97
Start up image 97
Start up sound 98
Shutter sound 98
Important notes 99
Warning indicator 101
Before contacting a service centre 102
Specifications 105

Software Notes 107
System Requirements 107
About the software 108
Setting up the application software 110
Starting PC mode 120
Removing the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE 123
Removable Disk 124
Removing the removable disk 125

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 126

Using the USB Driver for MAC 126
Digimax Viewer 2.1 127
Digimax Reader 128
Using PhotoImpression 130
FAQ 132

SETUP

SOFTWARE

PLAY

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《5》

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.

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.

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.

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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter). 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.

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.
When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.
This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to
prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing batteries 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.
Batteries 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 recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.
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 Power Adapter. 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
well-ventilated area.

Warning

7

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 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 Power Adapter.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter 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.

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 user's authority to operate the equipment.

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System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional
equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

User manual

Waranty card

Camera strap

Software CD

(see p.108)

SD memory card

(see p.17)

DPOF compatible

printer(see p.81)

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-1137)

Battery charger

(SBC-L3)

CHARGE

AC cord

AC adapter

(SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A)

< Included items >

Pouch

Remote control

9

System chart

USB cable AV cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.83)

Computer

(see p.120)

External monitor

Yellow cable – Video

White colour - Voice

(see p.95)

For Windows

PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz
(Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)
Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
200MB of available hard-disk space
(Over 1GB is recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor
(24-bit colour display recommended)
DirectX 9.0 or later

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 10.0 or later
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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.

CAUTION

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Back

Jog dial

Flash

Lens

Power button

Mode dial lamp

Microphone

Auto Focus
lamp &
Selftimer lamp

Mode dial

Camera status lamp

Strap eyelet

Zoom T button
(Digital zoom)

Play mode button/ Print button

Tripod socket

DC input connection point

USB/ AV
connection terminal

Shutter button

Speaker

LCD monitor

MF button

(Album button)

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

5-function button

Remote control

sensor

+,-/Delete button

AEL/ASM button

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Identification of features

Side/ 5-function button

Memory card slot

Battery chamber cover

FLASH/

LEFT button

MENU/ OK

button

Macro/ Play & Pause button/

DOWN button

SELF-TIMER/
Remote/
RIGHT button

Voice Recording/

Voice memo/ UP button

Battery chamber

Battery holder

12

Identification of features

Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 37)

MODE

Icon

Icon

MODE

SCENE

AUTO

PROGRAM

MySET

VOICE RECORDING

Night

MOVIE CLIP

PLAY

Children

Landscape

Close up

Sunset Dawn

Backlight Fireworks

Beach & Snow

Auto focus indicator lamp

Mode dial lamp

Flash indicator lamp

Mode icons

A priority

Portrait

Text

S priority

Manual

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

- For the first 8 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals.

- For the final 2 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second
intervals.

Red

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused
PC Mode: Transmitting Data
Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused

On

Green

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

Flash in the process of charging
Flash ready

ON

Red

Colour Status Camera Status

ON

Turned off the LCD with the LCD button.
PC Mode: When the USB cable is inserted.

Green