Samsung 201 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 201, including taking
images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software.
Please read this manual before using your new camera.

ENGLISH

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INSTRUCTIONS

Use this camera in the following order

Set up

the camera driver

Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this
camera, you have to set up the camera driver.
Install the camera driver that is contained in the
Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.87)

Take a picture
(p.33~52)

Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the
camera USB connection terminal.
(p.75~76)

Check the camera power. If the power is turned off, slide
the camera switch to power it on.
(p.36)

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search [Removable
Disk].
(p.93)

Take a picture

Insert USB cable

Check the camera

power

Check

[Removable Disk]

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SPECIAL FEATURES

This digital camera has the following features.

A fine resolution of 2.0 mega pixels
2 X digital zoom lens
Movie clip recording function
Date imprinting on a still image
Multiple language support

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 a 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 camera and 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.

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CONTENTS

Getting to know your camera 6
Safety note 7
This digital camera can be used for 10
Manufacturer s contents 12
Identification of features 13

Product Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom) 13
Product Exterior (Back) 14
Camera status LED 15
LCD monitor indicator 17
Camera mode definition 19

STILL IMAGE mode 19
PLAY mode 19
MOVIE CLIP mode 19
SETUP mode 19

LCD monitor menu indicator 21

Preparation 25

Connecting to Power 25

Using the batteries 25
Battery condition indicator 25

Using the AC power adapter 27
Attaching the strap 27
Inserting the SD memory card 28
Removing the SD memory card 30
Instructions on how to use the SD memory
card 30

Recording mode 33

Starting Recording Mode 33

Recording a still image 33

Recording a Movie clip 34
Using the camera button to adjust the
camera 36

POWER switch 36

SHUTTER button 36

LCD button 36

MENU button 37

Focus switch 38

4-function button 39

SET/ RIGHT button 40

THUMBNAIL/ LEFT button 41

SELF-TIMER / UP button 41

FLASH / DOWN button 42
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera 45

IMAGE SIZE 46

IMAGE QUALITY 47

WHITE BALANCE 49

EV COMPENSATION 50
Movie clip recording time 52

Play mode 53

Starting the Play Mode 53

Playing back a still image 53

Playing back a movie clip 54
Setting up the play back function by using
the camera button 56

Power switch 56

LCD button 56

Ready Advanced

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CONTENTS

MENU button 57
4-function button 57
THUMBNAIL / LEFT button 58
SET / RIGHT button 59
UP button 60

DOWN button 60
Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 61

Image deletion 61

Slide show 64

Protect 65

# of prints 66

SETUP mode 67

Starting the SETUP mode 67

Beep 67

POWER OFF 68

DATE IMPRINT 69

DATE TYPE 70

DATE SETUP 71

QUICK VIEW 72

LANGUAGE 73

RESET 74

PC mode 75

Starting the PC mode 75

Important notes 77

Caution! 77
Warning indicator 79

Before contacting a service center 80

Please check the following 80

Specifications 82

Software manual 84

Software Notes 84
About software 85
Setting up the USB driver for
Windows 98SE 87
Setting up DirectX 8.1 88
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 91
Removable Disk 93
Removing the removable disk 94

Windows 98SE 94

Windows 2000/ME/XP 94
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 96
Using the USB Driver for MAC 96
Setting up Digimax Viewer 97
Digimax Viewer 99
Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 100
MGI PhotoSuite III SE 103
MGI PhotoSuite III SE functions 104
Using MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 106

GET 106

PREPARE 110

COMPOSE 111

ORGANIZE 112

SHARE 116

PRINT 117

FAQ 118

SoftwareAdvanced

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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.
Keep the manual in a safe place.

About the symbols

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.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates a factor, which, if not avoided, may result in camera malfunction or poor
image quality.

INFORMATION

INFORMATION indicates a factor, which should assist further in the operation of the
camera.

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SAFETY NOTE

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. Switch off the camera,
and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your
dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. 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. 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.

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SAFETY NOTE

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. Do not attempt to
photograph children using a flash closer than a
meter in proximity.

When taking photographs, never point the lens
of the camera directly into very strong light.
This may result in permanent damage to the
camera or your eyesight.

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.

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. In case of accidents, please consult a doctor
immediately.
There is a risk of permanent eye damage if the flash is operated at a distance of less than one
meter from a person’s eyes.
There is a possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

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SAFETY NOTE

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 use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.

Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+ / -).
When the camera is not in use for long periods, always unplug the camera from its power source.
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 AC Power 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.

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Printing images using a dedicated printer,
DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF­equipped photo lab . (p.66)

Down loading image files from
camera to computer. (p.75~76)

Editing images on a PC (p.103~117)

Taking a picture. (p.33~52)

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Inserting images
directly into any
electronic document

Taking a self-portrait
and using the image to
personalize name
cards

You can even create your
own unique gift-wrap paper
by using your digital images

Creation of a
digital photo
album

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MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS

Manufacturer’s contents

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.

Accessories (optional)

Digital camera

2 AA Alkaline

Batteries

Pouch

Camera strap

Product warrantyUser manual

Applications S/W-

Driver CD-ROM

AC Adapter SD memory card

USB cable

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Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom)

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Shutter button

Lens

Self-timer lamp

Viewfinder
Flash

USB connection
terminal

DC input
connection point

Focus lever

Mode dial

Battery chamber /

Card cover

Card slot

Tripod socket

Battery chamber

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Product Exterior (Back)

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

4-function button

LCD monitor

MENU button

Power switch

Viewfinder

LCD button

Camera status

LED

Strap eyelet

THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button

FLASH / DOWN( ) button

4-function button

ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button

SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button

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Camera status LED

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Camera status LED

Camera status LED

Color Status Camera condition

Blinking and off Power on processing

When the LCD monitor is turned off
When the USB cable is connected

Blinking slowly Flash charge processing

Image processing(compression/decompression)
USB busy

Optimum picture area over 1.5m

On

Blinking fast

Green

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Information

Self-timer lamp

Color Status Camera condition

Blinking For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1

second intervals.
For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly
at 0.5-second intervals.

Blinking 1 time When the camera power is on / when the shutter

button is released from pressing.

Beep sound Camera condition
Power beep When the camera power is turned on/off.
Normal beep (a short beep) Rotating the mode dial/ pressing the shutter button/

pressing the camera buttons
Error beep When an error occurs
(long beep twice and short beep twice)
Self-timer beep A beep will sound when the self-timer lamp blinks

Red

Beep

- To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode menu.

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LCD monitor indicator

No. Description Icons Page

1 Recording mode

p.33 / 34
2 Battery p.25
3 Camera shake warning

p.35 / 43
4 Flash

p.45 / 46
5 Self-timer p.41
6 Focus mode p.38
7 White balance p.50
8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.50
9 Digital zoom p.40

Number of available shots remaining (Still image) 0006
Available recording time (Movie clip) 00:10

11 Image size p.46

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.

Recording mode

Image & Full Status

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Play mode

Still image & Full Status Movie clip & Full Status

No. Description Icons Page

1 Battery p.25
2 Protect p.65
3 4-Direction icons p.40
4 Print set indicator p.66
5 Digital zoom p.40
6 Stored image number 100-

0006

7 SD memory card indicator p.28
8 Movie clip indicator p.34

No. Description Icons Page

12 Quality p.47
13 SD memory card indicator p.28
14 Time

13:00

15 Date

2002/09/01

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Camera mode definition

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera.
This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below.

STILL IMAGE mode ( )

This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes. The focus ranges are :

1. Macro ( ) : 0.18m ~ 0.25m

2. Portrait ( ) : 0.8m ~ 1.3m

3. Normal ( ) : 1.3m ~ Infinity

PLAY mode ( )

In this mode, the stored images on the memory can be viewed on the
LCD monitor on the back of the camera. You can select single image
play back, 9 thumbnail screen, slide show, one image deletion, all image deletion, format, protect,
number of prints setting and digital zoom in this mode.

MOVIE CLIP mode ( )

Movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time or pre-set time allows in this
mode. The flash is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected.

SETUP mode ( )

In this mode, you can set up basic settings such as BEEP , POWER OFF, DATE IMPRINT, DATE
TYPE, DATE & TIME SETUP, QUICK VIEW, LANGUAGE, RESET.

INFORMATION

PC mode

Your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Disk when connected by the
USB cable. You can transfer images between the computer and the camera. If you are
using Windows 98/98SE, you have to install the camera driver before connecting the USB
cable. The camera working mode will be changed to PC mode by connecting the USB
cable.

Mode dial indicator

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Selecting camera mode and menu

You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing the
MENU button as below.

Power on

STILL IMAGE mode

( )

STILL IMAGE mode

menu

MOVIE CLIP

mode

( )

PLAY mode

menu

PLAY mode

MOVIE CLIP

mode menu

Connecting

USB cable

PC mode

Pressing the MENU button

Pressing the MENU button

Pressing the MENU button

Rotating the Mode dial

Rotating the Mode dial

Rotating the Mode dial

SETUP mode

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LCD monitor menu indicator

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting.

Camera mode

STILL IMAGE ( )

WHITE BALANCE

QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

1600x1200* (p.46)

1280x960

640x480

SUPER FINE

(p.47)

FINE*

NORMAL

AUTO*

(p.49)

DAYLIGHT

SUNSET

FLUORESCENT

TUNGSTEN

-2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps)

(p.50)

Main menu Sub menu

EXPOSURE

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Camera mode

PLAY ( )

DELETE NO*

DELETE IMAGE

SLIDE SHOW 1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC

# OF PRINTS

0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

PROTECT LOCK

UNLOCK*

YES

NO*DELETE ALL

YES

NO*FORMAT

YES

(p.61)

(p.62)

(p.63)

(p.66)

(p.64)

(p.65)

(p.52)

Main menu Sub menu

MOVIE CLIP ( )

TIME 10 SEC*

20 SEC
30 SEC

MANUAL

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Camera mode

SETUP( ) 1/2

BEEP ON*

OFF

DATE IMPRINT

ON*

OFF

DATE TYPE YYYY/ MM/ DD*

MM/ DD/ YYYY

DD/ MM/ YYYY

CANCEL, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10MIN

(p.67)

(p.69)

(p.68)

(p.70)

Main menu Sub menu

POWER OFF

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

INFORMATION

There is no associated menu in the PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in
the PC mode.

Camera mode

SETUP( ) 2/2

DATE SETUP 2000/01/01~2099/12/31

QUICK VIEW OFF

1 SEC*

2 SEC

3 SEC

(p.71)

(p.72)

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

˚

(p.73)

RESET NO*

YES

(p.74)

Main menu Sub menu

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Connecting to Power

PREPARATION

There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA Alkaline), or
alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 3.3V / 2.0A).

Battery condition indicator

There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Using the batteries

1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the
arrow.

2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.

: The batteries are fully charged

: Prepare new batteries

: There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries.

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PREPARATION

INFORMATION

This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. Refer to
[POWER OFF] function (p.68).

NOTICE

Important information about battery usage
Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can
lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
We recommend high–capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver
sufficient power.
Low temperatures (below O°C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may
experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will normally recover at normal temperatures.
Do not use old and new batteries at the same time.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly
normal. If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time, it is advisable to use
an AC adapter.

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PREPARATION

Using the AC power adapter

If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter
allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you
connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC
adapter, as this will enable extended use.
Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the
camera.

Attaching the strap

To prevent accidental damage to the camera, always use the strap.
Refer to the illustrations below

DANGER/ NOTICE

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 with the correct specification for the camera (3.3v
/2.0A). Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

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Inserting the SD memory card

PREPARATION

The camera comes with 8MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the
camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card([CARD]
stands for the SD memory card) so that you can store more images and movie clips.

1. Turn off the camera power and pull the card cover in the direction
of the arrow to open.

2. Insert the card all the way into the card slot. The card pins and the
LCD monitor should face in the same direction. The card will be
fitted.

3. To close, push the card cover toward the arrow until you hear a
click.

Once the CARD is inserted, the SD memory card indicator will
appear on the LCD monitor.
If the CARD does not fit, check that it is inserted correctly. Do
not force the card.

NOTICE

Insert the Multi Media Card(MMC) in the same way as the SD memory card is inserted.
Should you insert the Multi Media Card in the opposite direction, it may still slide in, but part
of it will project from the slot and it will not fit correctly. Do not force the card and don't close
the battery chamber cover. Check the directions and re-insert the card correctly.

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PREPARATION

The CARD has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By
sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of
the card, the data protection will be canceled. Check the switch position before taking an image.

SD(Secure Digital) memory card

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

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Removing the SD memory card

PREPARATION

1. Turn the power off using the power switch.

2. Open the card cover and press the CARD as shown in
the image and release.

3. Remove the CARD and close the card cover.

NOTICE

Don’t remove the CARD when the camera status LED(green) is blinking as this may cause
damaged data in the CARD.

Instructions on how to use the SD memory card

Using a new CARD for the first time

Before using the CARD, it must be initialized.
Initializing prepares the memory for recording data.
Refer to page 63 for information on [FORMAT].

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PREPARATION

These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as the memory
performance and subject matter.

Maintenance of the SD memory card

Turn off the camera power whenever the CARD is being inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the CARD will eventually reduce the card’s performance. Should this be the case, you
will need to purchase a new CARD. Wear and tear on the CARD is not covered by the Samsung
warranty.
The CARD is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the CARD in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud
speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the CARD to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen,
clean the card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the CARD in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the CARD is warm. This is perfectly
normal.

Memory capacity

When using a 16/ 32MB SD memory card or the internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will
be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance)

Number of shots

Recorded image size Recorded image quality Internal Memory SD memory card

8MB 16MB 32MB

Super Fine 10 20 43

Fine 18 34 74

Normal 26 50 109

Super Fine 15 29 63

Fine 28 53 116

Normal 43 85 185

Super Fine 48 95 206

Fine 83 172 372

Normal 153 286 621

1600X1200

(Large)

1280X960

(Medium)

640X480

(Small)

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PREPARATION

Preserving the SD memory card data

If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :

- When the CARD is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off or the CARD is removed while recording, deleting(formatting) or
reading.

Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks,
CD etc.

INFORMATION

If there is no card, the SD memory card indicator will not be displayed in the LCD monitor.
If there is insufficient memory available:

- If you press the shutter button for the shot, the following message is displayed and the
camera will not operate.

To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the CARD or delete unnecessary
images stored on the memory.

MEMORY FULL!

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Starting Recording Mode

RECORDING MODE

1. Insert the batteries (p.25). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the CARD (p.28). As this camera has an 8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the
SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. To
expand memory capacity, insert the CARD. If the CARD is inserted, an image will be stored on the
CARD.

3. Close the card cover.

4. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.

5. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image
by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

Recording a still image

If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.
If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the internal
memory.

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Recording a Movie clip

Steps from 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording a still
image.

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.

8. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long
as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. The
movie clip icon will blink during recording.
If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

( In case of selecting [MANUAL] sub menu in the still image mode menu)

Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : QVGA (320 x 240)

- File type : *.AVI

INFORMATION

Check the Date & Time in the following circumstances and correct it.

- When you use this camera for the first time.

- Whenever AC adapter and batteries are removed.

NOTICE

Even though you can select any movie clip recording time in the MOVIE CLIP mode
menu, the available recording time will be determined by available memory capacity.

[ Movie clip mode ]

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ADVANCED

RECORDING MODE

NOTICE

Camera shake warning.
When the Flash Off mode is selected, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may
appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface
or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.
Backlight compensated shot
When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the image may be dark because of
the strong backlight. In backlight conditions, please use the exposure compensation (refer to
page 50).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take an image.
As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the
resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the
LCD monitor to compose the shot.
Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries.
We recommend turning off the LCD monitor and using the optical viewfinder as often as
possible in order to extend battery life.
Images can be dim under the following circumstances.

- In Macro focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 0.18m or farther than

0.25m. Keep the distance between 0.18m~0.25m in Macro focus mode.

- In Portrait focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 0.8m or farther than

1.3m. Keep the distance between 0.8m~1.3m in Portrait focus mode.

- In Normal focus mode, if the distance from a subject is closer than 1.3m. Keep the distance
between 1.3m ~ Infinity in Normal focus mode.

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Using the camera button to adjust the camera

The STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP mode function can be set up by using the camera button.

POWER switch

Used for turning the camera power on / off.
The camera power will be turned off automatically during
periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce battery drain. The
camera can be reactivated by sliding the power switch again.

SHUTTER button

Used for taking images for RECORDING (STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP).

LCD button

Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING (STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below.

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ADVANCED

RECORDING MODE

MENU button

Pressing the

MENU button

image & full information

Pressing the

LCD button

Pressing the

LCD button

Pressing the

LCD button

image & basic information

LCD off

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.

A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : STILL IMAGE mode, MOVIE
CLIP mode, PLAY mode and SETUP mode. There is no menu available when the PC mode is
selected. Refer to page 19 for information on the camera mode menu.

menu off menu on

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
EXPOSURE 0.0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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RECORDING MODE

NOTICE

To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.8m ~ 1.3m.

NOTICE

To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.18m ~ 0.25m.

Focus switch

Macro ( ) focus mode

The focus range is 0.18m ~ 0.25m. A Macro/Portrait icon
( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this
focus mode.

Before taking an image, you have to check that the Focus
switch is in the desired position. As there can be some
differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and
the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it
is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose
the shot.

There are 3 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode.

Portrait( ) focus mode

The focus range is 0.8m ~ 1.3m. A Macro/Portrait icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor
when you select this focus mode.

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4-function button

Explanation of the 4-function button [ 4-function button ]

BUTTON

MENU DISPLAY

STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode page

UP( )ON Makes the menu cursor move up Makes the menu cursor move up

button OFF Selecting the self-timer mode Selecting the self-timer mode

DOWN( ) ON Makes the menu cursor move down Makes the menu cursor move down

button OFF Selecting the flash mode No function

LEFT( )ON No function No function

button OFF No function No function

RIGHT( )ON Confirming the selection Confirming the selection

button OFF Activating digital zooming in No function

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NOTICE

To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.3m ~ infinity.

Normal( ) focus mode

The focus range is 1.3m ~ infinity.
No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.

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SET/ RIGHT( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is
used for confirming data that is changed by using / buttons.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing
this button activates digital zooming in.
The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording images
and viewing images.

A normal image

Pressing the

SET button

Digital zoomed image

INFORMATION

Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process.
Allow time for this to take place.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom.

Digital zoom

To use the digital zoom, the LCD monitor has to be turned on.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the SET( ) button and a twice magnified image will display on the LCD monitor.

5. Press the SET( ) button again and the digital zoom function is cancelled.

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SELF-TIMER( )/ UP( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the
UP button ( ) makes the menu cursor move up.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the
LEFT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER button in
RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE) mode.
This function is used when the photographer would also like to
be in the image.

Selecting the self-timer
The self-timer activates only in RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP) mode.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface.
If you select [MANUAL] sub menu in [TIME] MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the movie clip can be
recorded as long as the memory allows. To stop the recording, press the shutter button.

1. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

2. Select RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE CLIP) mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. If the self-timer indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the SELF-TIMER button, the
setting is completed.

Press the self-timer button again, and the self-timer is canceled.

4. Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of ten seconds before the image is taken. After that,
the self-timer is cancelled.
If you select [MANUAL] sub menu in [TIME] MOVIE CLIP mode menu, the movie clip can be
recorded as long as the memory allows. To stop the recording, press the shutter button.

RECORDING MODE

THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button

In RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, MOVIE CLIP) mode, there are no functions in the LEFT( ) button.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT( ) button activates as a
Thumbnail button.
You can view 9 images at a time on the LCD monitor in thumbnail mode.

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FLASH( )/ DOWN( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the
DOWN button ( ) makes the menu cursor move down or
changes the sub menu.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN
( ) button operates as the FLASH button.

Selecting the flash mode

The flash activates only in the STILL IMAGE mode.

1. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Press the FLASH button( ) until the desired FLASH mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to
suit the environment.

The default of each mode is listed below.

- STILL IMAGE mode : Auto flash

- MOVIE CLIP mode : Flash off(fixed)

Selecting the Auto flash

INFORMATION

The default is OFF.
The self-timer LED lamp(red) will blink for 10 seconds after the SELF-TIMER button has
been pressed.

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

- For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.5-second intervals.
The remaining time to take an image will be shown on the LCD monitor.

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FLASH MODE Indicator Definition

If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will
operate automatically.
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.

When you take an image of a subject at night, a slow
shutter speed results in the background and the subject
being bright.We recommend using a tripod.
When you take an image in a low light condition, the
camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.

Flash mode indicator

Auto & Red eye reduction

Auto flash

Slow synchro

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NOTICE

Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries. Under normal operating
conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 10 seconds.
If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
Take photographs within the flash range.

The flash range

The flash ranges are listed below

The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.

Mode ISO Flash range

STILL IMAGE mode AUTO(100, 200) 0.8 ~3m

The flash fires regardless of available light.

The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing
images at a place where the flash photography is
prohibited.
When you take an image in a low light condition, the
camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.

Fill in flash

Flash off

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RECORDING MODE

Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera

Recording functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.
In the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the
menu on the LCD monitor.
The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected (STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP ).

Mode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode PAGE

IMAGE SIZE O X p.46

QUALITY O X p.47

WHITE BALANCE O X p.49

DIGITAL ZOOM O X p.40

EV COMPENSATION O X p.50

MOVIE CLIP RECORDING TIME X O p.52

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 red LED next to the viewfinder blinks)

- When there is no battery capacity.
When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor, it is not possible to operate the shutter
button i.e. take an image. To take an image, simply cancel the menu display by pressing the
MENU button. The menu will no longer show and the camera is ready to take an image.

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IMAGE SIZE

In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image size.
A large image uses more memory, so increasing image size will reduce the total number of shots you
can store on a memory.
The image sizes are listed below.

Selecting the image size

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD

monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SIZE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.

7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [L], [M] or [S].

8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

The default is [1600x1200 (L)].

9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.

1600x1200

1280x960 640X480

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
EXPOSURE 0.0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

STILL IMAGE mode

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE

1600X1200
1280X0960
0640X0480

EXIT:MENU SET:

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Selecting the image quality

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUALITY].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SUPERFINE
], [FINE] or [NORMAL].

8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [FINE].

9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.

SUPER FINE

FINE NORMAL

IMAGE QUALITY

In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the image quality(Data compression rate).
The higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final image will be. However, the high quality
setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on
the memory. SUPER FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the
setting appropriate for your needs. The image qualities are listed below.

STILL IMAGE

QUALITY

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

EXIT:MENU SET:

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
EXPOSURE 0.0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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JPEG [Joint Photographic Experts Group] : The name of the committee that designed the standard
image compression algorithm. The JPG file format is designed for compressing digital images
without harmful influence to the original image. It is the most common type of compressed image file
format used in the world wide web.

Compression rate

JPEG

Number of shots

IMAGE SIZE QUALITY

Internal memory

SD memory card

8MB 16MB 32MB
1600x1200(L) SUPER FINE 2 : 1 10 20 43
1600x1200(L) FINE 3.6 : 1 18 34 74
1600x1200(L) NORMAL 5.2 : 1 26 50 109

1280x960(M) SUPER FINE 2 : 1 15 29 63
1280x960(M) FINE 3.6 : 1 28 53 116
1280x960(M) NORMAL 5.2 : 1 43 85 185

640x480(S) SUPER FINE 2 : 1 48 95 206
640x480(S) FINE 3.6 : 1 83 172 372
640x480(S) NORMAL 5.2 : 1 153 286 621

NOTICE

The image file is stored as a *.jpg.
This file format complies with DCF(Design rule for Camera File system)

COMPRESSION

RATE

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WHITE BALANCE

Different lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images.
The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking.
The changed white balance value is maintained until the camera power is off.
There are 5 white balance menus : AUTO/ DAYLIGHT/ SUNSET/ FLUORESCENT / TUNGSTEN

Selecting the white balance

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [WHITE
BALANCE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired
white balance sub menu..

8. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [AUTO].

9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.

STILL IMAGE

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

EXIT:MENU SET:

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
EXPOSURE 0.0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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EV COMPENSATION

This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions.
However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu.
In the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select the exposure value.
If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter.
If you decrease the exposure value, the image will be darker.

INFORMATION

AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance

settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.
DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside on a bright day.
SUNSET : For taking images at sunset
FLUORESCENT : For taking images under fluorescent lighting
TUNGSTEN : For taking images under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.

If you change the white balance value in the STILL IMAGE mode, the changed value is also
applied to the MOVIE CLIP mode.

Selecting the exposure value

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

STILL IMAGE

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
EXPOSURE 0.0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select
[EXPOSURE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired
[EXPOSURE] sub menu.

8. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
The default is [0.0EV].

9. Press the MENU button to cancel the menu display.

NOTICE

Exposure compensation setting range : -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV steps)
This change to the exposure will remain until the camera is switched off. When the camera is
turned on again, the exposure compensation setting returns to 0.0EV (discarding the
exposure compensation).
When you have selected a change in exposure value, the value is displayed on the LCD.
Decreasing or increasing the exposure value may lead to images being under or over
exposed (too dark or too bright). Review your images using the LCD monitor to check that
they have been successful.

If you change the exposure compensation value in the STILL IMAGE mode, the changed
value is also applied to the MOVIE CLIP mode.

STILL IMAGE

EXPOSURE

+0.0

EXIT:MENU SET:

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Movie clip recording time

RECORDING MODE

This menu will display only in the MOVIE CLIP mode
You can select the movie clip recording time.

Selecting the movie clip recording time

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN button ( ) and select the desired
movie clip recording time.

6. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.
The default is [10SEC].

MOVIE CLIP

TIME

10 SEC

20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL

EXIT:MENU SET:

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PLAY MODE

Starting the Play Mode

Turn the camera on and select the PLAY mode by pressing the mode dial. The camera can now play
back the images stored on the memory.
You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor.

1. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. The last image stored on a memory is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

4. Select an image that you want to play back by pressing the
UP(

) / DOWN( ) button.

Playing back a still image

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The PLAY mode functions are listed below

Thumbnail, Digital zoom,
Image information display
Image deletion, Delete all, Format
Slide show, Protect image
Number of prints

Camera button

Play back

Print setting

LCD monitor

Playing back a movie clip

Steps from 1-3 are the same as those to play back a still
image.

4. Select the movie clip that you want to play back by using the
UP( ) / DOWN( ) button. If you select a movie clip file, the
movie clip indicator( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Press the SET( ) button to play back a movie clip

- To pause playing back a movie clip, press the SET( )
button again.

- To stop play back, press the MENU button.

- Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and other images will
play back.

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INFORMATION

If the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.
If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the
internal memory.
The last image stored on the internal memory will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
If the SD memory card is inserted, the last image stored on the SD card will be displayed.
The LCD monitor will remain in operation until the camera is switched off in PLAY mode.
The menu will not display on the LCD monitor under the following circumstances:

- When another button is being pressed.

- While image data is being processed.
(while the green LED next to the viewfinder is being blinking)

- When there is no battery capacity.

NOTICE

If there are no images stored on the internal memory or SD memory card, a [NO IMAGE!]
message will display on the LCD monitor.

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Setting up the play back function by using the camera button

You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons.

Power switch

Used for turning the camera power on / off.
The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is done to reduce
battery drain. The camera can be reactivated by sliding the power switch again.

LCD button

Pressing the LCD button in the PLAY mode will change the display as shown below.

You can check the image information(image size, recording date, time, flash) in the [image & basic
information] display.
Ex ) SIZE : 1600x1200 Image size DATE : 2002/09/01 Recording date

TIME : 13:24:07 Time FLASH : FIRED FIRED

SIZE : Image size
DATE : Recording date
TIME : Time
FLASH : Using a flash

image & full information

image & basic information

Pressing the

LCD button

Pressing the

LCD button

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MENU 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.

Pressing the

MENU button

menu on menu off

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT LOCK
# OF PRINTS X0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

4-function button

Explanation of the 4-function button

BUTTON MENU DISPLAY PLAY mode Page

ON Makes the menu cursor move up

Selects a previous image(Normal or thumbnail display) p.60
Moves to the upper part of the image(Digital zoom)

ON Makes the menu cursor move down

Selects the next image(Normal or thumbnail display) p.60
Moves to the lower part of the image(Digital zoom)

ON No function

Starts / Stops the thumbnail display mode p.58
Moves to the left part of the image(Digital zoom)

ON Confirming the selection.

Normal display 2X digital zoom display
Moves to the right part of the image(Digital zoom) p.59
Starts or Pauses a thumbnail playing back
Starts or Pauses a movie clip playing back

UP( )

button

DOWN(

)

button

LEFT( ) button

RIGHT(

)

button

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

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THUMBNAIL/ LEFT( ) button

You can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button activates the
following.

- Normal display : Starts / stops the thumbnail display

- Digital zoom : Moves to the left part of the image

Thumbnail display

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. A stored image will show in single display mode.

4. Press the THUMBNAIL/LEFT( ) button.
9-images will be displayed at the same time on the LCD monitor. The thumbnail display will
highlight the image that had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected.

5. Press the UP(

)/ DOWN( ) button to move to the desired image.
The selected image is highlighted. Icons are displayed to indicate the type of file selected.
( ) : Movie clip file ( ) : Print setting indicator
( ) : Protect indicator

6. When viewing a thumbnail image, press the SET( ) button and the selected shot will show in
single display mode.

Pressing the THUMBNAIL

/LEFT(

) button.

Highlighted image

(selected image)

Normal display mode Thumbnail display mode

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SET/ RIGHT( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the SET button is used for confirming data that is
changed by using the / / / buttons.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the OK button activates the following.

- Normal display : Whenever you press the OK button, a still image will be enlarged to a 2X scale of
enlargement.

- Thumbnail display : The thumbnail display is changed to Normal display by pressing the SET( )

button.

- When A movie clip is selected : A movie clip is played back or paused by pressing the SET( )

button.

- When the slide show is selected : the slide show is started or paused by pressing the SET( )

button.

Image enlargement

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Select the desired image by pressing / button.

4. A 2X enlarged image is displayed by pressing the SET( ) button.

5. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the / / / buttons.

6. Pressing the MENU button will zoom back to the original full sized image.

Pressing the

SET button

Pressing the

MENU button

Normal display

2X scale of enlargement

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UP( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button makes the menu
cursor move up.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP ( ) button activates the
following.

- Normal / Thumbnail display : moves to previous image

- Digital zoom : Moves to the upper part of the image

- When a movie clip is playing : cancels the playing and displays a previous image.

DOWN( ) button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN ( ) button makes the menu
cursor move down.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN ( ) button activates the
following.

- Normal / Thumbnail display : moves to next image

- Digital zoom : Moves to the lower part of the image

- When a movie clip is playing : cancels the playing and displays a next image.

NOTICE

When you enlarge an image, the digital zoom indicator will display on the LCD monitor.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the MOVIE CLIP mode.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.

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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

PLAY MODE

The PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.
In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.

Image deletion

NOTICE

Before deleting an image from the camera, you should download (p.75) the image to your
computer or protect (p.65) the image, if you want to keep it.

Deleting an image

An unprotected image can be deleted in this menu.
(A protected image can’t be deleted.)

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Select [DELETE IMAGE] by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button and press the SET( ) button

8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.

[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the

LCD monitor.

[Selecting YES] : A [PLEASE WAIT!] message is

displayed and a selected image is
deleted.

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X1

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

PLAY

DELETE

DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE

DELETE IMAGE

NO
YES

EXIT:MENU SET:

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1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Select [DELETE ALL] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( )
button and press the SET( ) button

8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.

[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the

LCD monitor.

[Selecting YES] : A [Please wait!] message is displayed

and all of unprotected images are

deleted.
(If there are no protected images, all of the stored images are
deleted and a [NO IMAGE!] message will display.)

Delete all

This enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory.
Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be
stored on a computer before deletion takes place.

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X1

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

PLAY

DELETE

DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE

DELETE ALL

NO
YES

EXIT:MENU SET:

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Format

Internal memory format : Remove the SD memory card to format the internal memory.
SD memory card format : Insert the SD memory card to format the SD memory card.
All the files in the memory are deleted by the [FORMAT] function.
Before formatting the memory, it is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN( ) button and select [DELETE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.

7. Select [FORMAT] by pressing the UP( )/DOWN( ) button
and press the SET( ) button

8. Select [NO] or [YES] and press the SET( ) button.

[Selecting NO] : The image will be displayed on the

LCD monitor.

[Selecting YES] : A [PLEASE WAIT!] message is

displayed and all of images are
deleted.

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X1

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

PLAY

DELETE

DELETE IMAGE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE

FORMAT

NO
YES

EXIT:MENU SET:

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Slide show

Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.
This is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations.
You can select the slide show play back time( between 1 and 9 sec)

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

5. Press the UP(

)/ DOWN ( ) button and select [SLIDE

SHOW].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.

7. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select the desired
slide show play back time. Press the SET( ) button and the
slide show will start.

8. To pause or restart the slide show, press the SET( ) button.

9. If the slide show is finished, the last stored image will be
displayed.

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW

2 SEC

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X1

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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NOTICE

An image in LOCK mode will be protected from [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but
will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function.

Protect

This is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK).

It also releases images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK).

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Select an image that you want to protect by pressing the
UP(

)/ DOWN ( ) button.

5. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [PROTECT].

7. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.

8. Select [LOCK] or [UNLOCK] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN
( ) button and press the SET( ) button.

- LOCK : Sets up the PROTECT function.

- UNLOCK : Discards the protect function

9. When you protect an image, the protect indicator will display
on the LCD monitor.

Protect indicator
The unprotected image does not have indicator.

PLAY MODE

PLAY

PROTECT

LOCK
UNLOCK

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X1

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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PLAY MODE

# of prints

This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card.
Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo laboratories.
This function is not available for Movie clips.
The DPOF file is only stored on the card.

Setting up the number of prints

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the PLAY mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. Do not turn the LCD monitor off.

4. Select an image that you want to print quantities of by
pressing the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button.

5. Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD
monitor.

6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [# OF
PRINTS].

7. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will display.

8. Select the number that you want and press the SET( )
button to confirm the setting.

9. Print the setting indicator and the number of prints will be
displayed on the LCD monitor after pressing the SET button.
Selectable the number of prints : 0 ~ 9
(If you select ‘0(zero)’, you can’t print an image.)

PLAY

# OF PRINTS

X1

EXIT:MENU SET:

PLAY

DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 2 SEC
PROTECT UNLOCK
# OF PRINTS X0

EXIT:MENU CHANGE:

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SETUP MODE

Starting the SETUP mode

Beep

A beep will sound when you press the camera button and you
can check the camera conditions.

Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode, allowing you to set up the basic camera settings.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. Select [BEEP] by pressing the UP(

)/ DOWN ( ) button.

5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

6. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [ON] or [OFF].
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

7. The default is [ON].

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

MOVE PAGE:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

CHANGE:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP

ON
OFF

EXIT:MENU SET:

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SETUP MODE

POWER OFF

This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary
battery drainage.
You can set the power to switch off at any specified time( 1 ~ 10MIN, 1MIN interval) from the last
operation.
If you select [CANCEL], the power off function will not operate.
Note that the automatic power off does not operate if the camera is in slide show or playing a movie
clip.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. Press the UP (

)/ DOWN ( ) button and select [POWER

OFF].

5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

6. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN
( ) button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

7. The default is [1 MIN].

INFORMATION

Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed
and inserted again, the power off setting will be
preserved.

SETUP 1/2

POWER OFF

10 MIN

EXIT:MENU SET:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

CHANGE:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

MOVE PAGE:

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SETUP MODE

DATE IMPRINT

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

INFORMATION

This function is not available in the movie clip
mode.
Date will be imprinted as DATE TYPE setting.
The DATE IMPRINT function is unaffected by the
camera being switched on and off.
The date can be set in [DATE SETUP].
Even though the [DATE IMPRINT] menu is set to
[OFF] , the date will be displayed on the LCD
monitor in the RECORDING(STILL IMAGE,
MOVIE CLIP) mode.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. Press the UP ( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE
IMPRINT].

5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

6. Select [ON] or [OFF] by pressing the UP ( )/ DOWN ( )
button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

7. The default is [ON].

SETUP 1/2

DATE IMPRINT

ON
OFF

EXIT:MENU SET:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

CHANGE:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

MOVE PAGE:

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SETUP MODE

DATE TYPE

You can select the date type that is to be imprinted on the image.

- YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day

- MM/DD/YYYY : month/ day /year

- DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /year

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. Press the UP(

)/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE

TYPE].

5. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

6. Select your desired date type by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

7. The default is [YYYY/MM/DD].

SETUP 1/2

DATE TYPE

YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY

EXIT:MENU SET:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

CHANGE:

SETUP 1/2

BEEP ON
POWER OFF 10 MIN
DATE IMPRINT ON
DATE TYPE YMD

MOVE PAGE:

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SETUP MODE

DATE SETUP

INFORMATION

The selection range for date/time setup covers
from 2000~2099. (It is automatically programmed
to allow for a leap year/ month)

NOTICE

If the batteries or AC adapter are removed, it is necessary to reset the time /date.
The Recording date is displayed on the LCD monitor in PLAY mode.(DATE IMPRINT : ON)

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. To shift menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( )
button.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [DATE
SETUP].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.
You can change the date/time on the LCD monitor display by
pressing the UP( )/ DOWN( )/ LEFT( )/ RIGHT( )
button.

LEFT( )/ RIGHT( ) button : you can select

year/month/day, hour/minute by pressing these buttons.
UP( ) button :Increases the number of items
DOWN( ) button : Decreases the number of items

To confirm the setting, shift the cursor to [MINUTE] and press
the SET( ) button.

You can change the imprinted date/time

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

MOVE PAGE:

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

CHANGE:

DATE SETUP

DATE 2002/02/15

TIME 20:05

EXIT:MENU SET:

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SETUP MODE

QUICK VIEW

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( )
button.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [QUICK
VIEW].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Select the desired review time by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.
Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

8. The default is [1 SEC].

You can briefly review the last image captured.
You can select the review time from a choice of CANCEL/ 1/ 2/ 3 SEC.

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

CHANGE:

SETUP 2/2

QUICK VIEW

OFF
1 SEC
2 SEC
3 SEC

EXIT:MENU SET:

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

MOVE PAGE:

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SETUP MODE

LANGUAGE

INFORMATION

The changed language is maintained until a new language is selected.

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( )
button.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select
[LANGUAGE].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Select the desired language by pressing the UP( )/
DOWN( ) button.

Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can select English/ Korean/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Taiwanese/ Chinese.

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

CHANGE:

SETUP 2/2

LANGUAGE

ITALIANO

FRANÇAIS

˚

DEUTSCH

EXIT:MENU SET:

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

MOVE PAGE:

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SETUP MODE

RESET

1. Turn the camera power on.

2. Select the SETUP mode by rotating the mode dial.

3. [SETUP 1/2] menu will be displayed.

4. To shift the menu cursor to [SETUP 2/2], press the RIGHT( )
button.

5. Press the UP( )/ DOWN ( ) button and select [RESET].

6. Press the SET( ) button and the sub menu will be displayed.

7. Select [NO] or [YES] by pressing the UP( )/ DOWN( )
button. Press the SET( ) button to confirm the setting.

- [Selecting NO] : The SETUP menu will display without
resetting the camera system

- [Selecting YES] : All the camera settings are changed to
the camera default settings.

8. The default is [NO].

This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default.

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

CHANGE:

SETUP 2/2

RESET

YES

EXIT:MENU SET:

NO

SETUP 2/2

DATE SETUP
QUICK VIEW 1 SEC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
RESET

MOVE PAGE:

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PC MODE

Starting the PC mode

If you insert the USB cable into a USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will change to
the PC mode automatically.
In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
There is no menu available when the PC mode is selected.
The camera status LED lamp blinks 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. Connect the PC and the camera with the USB cable.

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

- Insert the large plug of the USB cable to the USB port
of PC

- The plugs must be firmly inserted.

Disconnecting the camera and PC

Refer to the following page.

- WIN 98SE : p.94

- WIN 2000/ ME/ XP : p.94

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PC MODE

Downloading stored images

Once you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed.

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.

- If the card is inserted, images that are stored on the card will be displayed.

- If the card is not inserted, images that are stored on the internal memory will be displayed.

- Use the COPY or MOVE function to download the images 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.

- Refer to the software part of this manual (p.99) regarding image viewer software installation and
usage.

- If you wish to edit downloaded images, you can use [MGI PhotoSuite III SE].

- Refer to the software part of this manual (p.106) regarding editing software installation and usage.

INFORMATION

The USB Storage Driver must be installed before using the PC mode in Windows 98/ 98SE.
Refer to page 87 regarding installation.
To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when
connecting the camera to a computer.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Caution!

Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand
general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum
service and reliability from your camera.
The following should be avoided :

Severe changes in temperature and humidity.
Dust and dirt.
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 which are highly flammable materials.
Pesticides, etc.

Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.

Sand or other small particulates can cause severe malfunctions.
Ensure that there is no contact with sand or similar particles.

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 CARD. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the
CARD. Wait until the moisture has dispersed.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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 CARD, the camera is not used for some time.

If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the
CARD.

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. It contains delicate parts and
there are high voltage circuits that can cause electric shocks.

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

IMPORTANT NOTES

There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display

Warning indicator

CARD FULL !

PROTECT!

CARD
LOCKED!

NO IMAGE!

MEMORY
ERROR!

USB ERROR!

A battery
indicator
blinks!

Camera shake
warning
indicator!

Mode

STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP
mode

PLAY mode

STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode

PLAY mode

STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode

STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY/ SETUP
mode

STILL IMAGE/
MOVIE CLIP/
PLAY mode

STILL IMAGE
mode

Causes

There is insufficient memory
capacity to take an image.

Protected images can’t be
deleted.

The SD memory card is locked

There are no images stored on
the internal memory or the
CARD.

Memory error

USB error

There is no battery capacity

The flash mode is set to flash
off

Remedy

Insert a new CARD or delete
stored images to free up some
memory.

Select [UNLOCK] in the play
mode menu.

Unlock the card.

Take images.
Insert a CARD that is holding
some images.

Insert a new card or format the
memory.

Check the USB connection

Replace with new batteries

Disengage the FLASH OFF
mode (For ordinary shots)
use a tripod (For taking shots
in more unusual circumstances
(museum, art center))

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Please check the following

BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER

Symptom

The camera doesn’t
switch on

The camera powers
down whilst in use

Batteries drain
quickly

Camera does not
take images when
pressing the Shutter
button

The images are
unclear

The flash does not
fire

Incorrect date and
time is displayed

Causes

There is low battery capacity
An AC Power Adapter is not connected

The batteries are exhausted
The Camera is turned off automatically
due to the Auto power function
The Adapter plug is not connected
securely

The Camera is being used in low
temperatures
Mixing old and new batteries or
battery types

The internal memory is full

The CARD has not been formatted.
The memory is exhausted
The camera power is off
The batteries are exhausted
The mode dial is positioned
incorrectly

An Incorrect focus mode is selected.

FLASH OFF mode has been selected

The date and time have been set
incorrectly.

Remedy

Insert fresh batteries
Connect an AC Power Adapter

Insert fresh batteries
Slide the power switch 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
Insert fresh batteries (all of which
should be of the same type)

After turning the camera off, insert a
new card or delete a stored image.
Format the memory
Insert a new card
Turn the camera power on
Insert fresh batteries
Change the camera working mode to
the RECORDING mode.

Select a correct focus mode related
to the distance

Disengage FLASH OFF mode

Reset the date and time correctly
(p.71)

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Please check the following

BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER

Symptom

The camera buttons
do not operate

The card error
Color of image

different to original
scene

Images are too bright

The play back
display is not very
clear

Date is not displayed
on the LCD monitor in
the PLAY mode

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

Causes

Camera malfunction

Incorrect card format

WHITE BALANCE setting is incorrect

Exposure is excessive

The lens or LCD monitor is smudged
or dirty

Date imprint function is set to OFF

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
USB driver is not installed(WIN 98,
98SE only)

Remedy

Remove /re-insert batteries and
switch camera on

Re-format the card (p.63)

Select appropriate WHITE
BALANCE.
(p.49)

Reset exposure compensation
(p.50)

Clean the lens or LCD

Switch the Date imprint function ON
(p.69)

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 “USB Storage Driver”

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type 1/3.2 CCD

Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 2.0 Mega pixels

Total Pixels Approx. 2.1 Mega pixels

Samsung Lens f=5.6mm

(35mm film equivalent : 43mm)
F No. F3.5/F8.0
Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE : 2X , PLAY mode : 2X
Optical Viewfinder Optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD
Type Pan focus

Focusing Macro : 0.18~0.25m, Portrait: 0.8~1.3m,

normal: 1.3m ~ infinity
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 1/4 ~ 1/1,000 sec.
Control Program AE

Exposure Compensation ±2EV (0.5EV steps)

ISO Equivalent Automatic (100, 200)
Modes

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

Flash Range 0.8m~3.0m

Recharging Time Approx. 10 sec.

White Balance Auto/ Daylight/ Sunset/ Fluorescent/ Tungsten

Size : 320x240

Movie Clip Recording time : Memory capacity dependent(10/20/30sec preset

available)

Self-timer 10 sec.

Internal memory : 8MB flash memory

External memory (optional) : SD / MMC card (up to 256MB

Guaranteed)
Still image : JPEG(DCF), DPOF
Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)

Image Size L :1600x1200 pixels, M :1280x960 pixels, S :640x480 pixels

Lens

Focal Length

Range

Media

File Format

Viewfinder

Shutter

Storage

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SPECIFICATIONS

L: Super fine 10/20, Fine 18/34, Normal 26/50
M: Super fine 15/29, Fine 28/53, Normal 43/85
S: Super fine 48/95, Fine 83/172, Normal 153/286

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.

Image Play Single image/ Thumbnails/ Slide show/Movie clip

Digital output connector : USB
DC power input connector : 3.3V
2 x AA alkaline / 2 x Ni-MH batteries

AC adapter(Optional)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 94x66x40mm / 3.7x2.6x1.6in
Weight Approx. 141g/5.0oz (without batteries and card)

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

Application MGI PhotoSuite, Digimax Viewer

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Capacity
(8/16MB)

Camera Driver

Power Source

Interface

System Requirements

For Windows

For Macintosh

Digimax 201

PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port, CD-ROM drive
800X600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(24-bit color display recommended)
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0~10.2
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space, USB port
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 4.0 or later for Movie Clip

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Software Notes

SOFTWARE MANUAL

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.
Copyright for both software is 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 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).

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft.
Macintosh, Mac is the registered trademark of Apple computer, USA.

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SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE MANUAL

Driver Storage 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 [Removeable 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.

Setting up the camera driver for WINDOWS (p.87)

About software

After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following frame is
automatically run.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.
It is not necessary to install the camera driver if your computer runs on Windows 2000/ ME/ XP.

Setting up the camera driver (p.87)
Setting up the image viewer (p.97)

Setting up the image editing program (p.100)
Access to the Samsung camera

web-site.

Closing the auto run frame

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SOFTWARE MANUAL

Image Viewer Digimax Viewer 1.0 : Program for viewing a stored image

You can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor. And you can copy,
move, delete the images and scale up /downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer.
For windows only.

Setting up Digimax Viewer (p.97) Using Digimax Viewer (p.99)

Application MGI PhotoSuite III SE : Image editing program for downloaded images.

For Windows only.

Setting up MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.100) Using MGI PhotoSuite III SE (p.106)

Internet link : You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.

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

INFORMATION

Check the system requirements ( p.82 ) before setting up 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
[Camera.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.

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SOFTWARE

Setting up the USB driver for Windows 98SE

SOFTWARE MANUAL

To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver 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.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.
It is not necessary to install the camera driver if your computer runs on Windows 2000/ ME/ XP.

1. Click [ Storage Driver] menu (p.85) on the Autorun frame.

2. A [Welcome] window will open. Click the [Next>] button.

3. Installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the
[Microsoft DirectX8.1 Setup] window will open to install
DirectX8.1

[Click!]

[Click!]

[Click!]

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Setting up DirectX 8.1

SOFTWARE MANUAL

1. After driver installation, [Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup] window
will open automatically. Click [Yes].

2. The software license agreement window will open.

If you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next
step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation program
will be canceled.

3. Installation is complete.

Click the [OK] button and the PC will restart.

DirectX is a windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re
playing games or watching video on your PC.

[Click!]

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SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE MANUAL

INFORMATION

If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New
Hardware Wizard] may not open.
After the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window opens,
a window may open to select the camera driver file
location.
In this case, select [C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER] folder. If
you can’t find [INF\OTHER] folder, check [Show all files]
button in [Window's Explorer View Folder option
View].
It is recommended that you use an AC adaptor(Optional) when connecting the camera to a
computer.

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

5. 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, the program

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

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

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INFORMATION

Before connecting the camera to the PC, You should first install the camera driver first.
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 connection. Install the camera driver and connect the camera and 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.91), and re-install the driver.

2. Refer to FAQ (p.118) 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)

To view an image that is stored in the camera, install Digimax Viewer (p.97).
To edit an image that is downloaded to PC, install PhotoSuite III SE (p.100).

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Removing the USB Driver for Windows

SOFTWARE MANUAL

1. Trace [Start Setting] and double-click [Controller]

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

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[Click!]

4. To uninstall the camera driver, click the [Yes] button.

5. Press [OK] button.

3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will
open. Click [Samsung Digimax 201] and click
[Add/Remove] button.

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Removable Disk

SOFTWARE MANUAL

To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install(p.87) 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.

NOTICE

Important information whilst using the Removable Disk

The [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off.
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 ERROR
FILE message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and nothing is
displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder 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.

[Green lamp]

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Removing the removable disk

Windows 98SE

1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file If the green camera status LED (next to
viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off.

2. Unplug the USB cable.

Windows 2000/ME/XP

1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the green camera status LED (next to
viewfinder) blinks, you have to wait until the LED is off.

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

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

[Click!]

[Double-click]

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4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select
the [Samsung D-201 USB Device] and click the [OK]
button.

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

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!]

[Click!]

[Click!]

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Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

SOFTWARE MANUAL

1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC OS support 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 in PC mode.

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

Using the USB Driver for MAC

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

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

NOTICE

If you use Mac OS 10.0 or later, you may experience happening an error when you transfer
files from the PC to the camera.

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Setting up Digimax Viewer

SOFTWARE MANUAL

This software is only compatible with Windows.

1. Click [Digimax Viewer 1.0] on the Autorun frame.

2. An installation window will be displayed as shown
alongside.Click [Next].

3. The Software License Agreement window will display. If
you agree to it, click [Yes]. This will take you to the next
step. If you disagree, click [No] and the installation
program will be canceled.

[Click!]

[Click!]

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4. Select a destination folder and click [Next]. 5. Select the Program folder and click [Next].

6. Installation is completed. If you wish to open this program
automatically whenever the camera is connected to the
PC, click the [I would like to launch Digimax Viewer]
Checkbox. And click [Finish].

[Selecting a destination folder]

[Click!]

[Click!]

[Check]

[Click]

7. Digimax Viewer will start. Click the Exit button to finish the
program.

To edit a downloaded image, set up MGI PhotoSuite III SE
(p.100)

[Exit button]

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Digimax Viewer

SOFTWARE MANUAL

This software is only compatible with Windows.
To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 1.0 Digimax
Viewer 1.0 ] and Digimax Viewer 1.0 will then open.

Select an image and press the right mouse
button. A pop-up menu will open.
Open : allows you to view a selected

sequence of images, one at a time.

Copy : copies files. After copying a file, select

a folder where you want to paste the
copied file. Click the right mouse
button and a pop-up menu will open.
Select [Paste] and the copied file is

pasted.
Paste : pastes a copied file
Cut : cuts a selected file.
Delete : deletes a selected file

If the Auto Launch option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the
camera.

Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax viewer about further information.

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Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE

SOFTWARE MANUAL

This software is only compatible with Windows.

1. Click the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE menu on the autorun
frame.

2. The [Choose Setup Language] window will open. Select
language.

3. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click [Next>] to
move to the next step.

[Click!]

[Click!]

[Click!]