Samsung 220 SE User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 220 SE, including taking pictures, downloading images and using Adobe PhotoDeluxe software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.

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SPECIAL FEA TURES

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. This digital camera possesses the following features.

A high resolution of 2.1 mega pixels A 3 x optical and 2 x digital zoom lens Moving image function

Date/time printing on still images A USB interface function with Storage Driver

1.8 inch TFT LCD monitor

A 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.

MANUF ACTURE’S CONTENTS

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MANUFACTURE S CONTENTS

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

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Digital camera CompactFlash card

(CF CARD)

Video cable USB cable Application S/W,

Product warranty Lens cap Lens cap retaining

4 AA Alkaline

Batteries

Driver CD-ROM

cord

Accessories (Optional)

Pouch

User manual

Camera strap

AC Adapter (optional)

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Recording images onto CD

Viewing images on TV

Printing images

Editing images on a PC

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Creation of a digital photo album

Inserting images directly into any electronic document

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

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

CONTENTS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 7 SAFETY NOTE 8 IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 10

Product Exterior 11 Viewfinder 12 LCD panel indicator 13 LCD monitor symbol 14

Ready 16

Connecting to Power 16

Using the batteries 16

Using the AC power adapter 18 Attaching the strap 19 Attaching the lens cap 19 Inserting CF CARD 20 Removing CF CARD 20 Instructions on how to use CF CARD Selecting the date and time 23

Basic

Camera working mode 24 Taking photos 25

Now let s take a picture 25

Setting up shooting function 28

Setting up shooting function by using the LCD panel 28

Select the Flash mode 31

Select the quality mode Select the image resolution 32 Select the self-timer mode 33

Other indicated items of LCD panel 34

Macro picture indicator 34 Battery status indicator 34

Exposure compensation status mark 34 Indicator for the number of the remaining shot, condition of the card and other information Digital Zoom 36 Setting up the shooting function by using the LCD monitor 37 The following options are available on the LCD monitor by pressing the menu button

Advanced

The shooting functions in more detail 42

PROPERTY 42 CAPTURE 43 ADVANCE 49 SYSTEM 51

Play mode 55

Starting the Play Mode 56 Setting the play mode 56 Play function 57

Thumbnail 58 SLIDE SHOW 59 Protect (Lock/ unlock) 60 Erase all 61 Format 63 Enlarging image 64

DPOF(Digital print order format) 65 Connection to an external monitor 66 PC mode 67

Starting PC mode 67 Function of PC mode 68

Note in using 69

Caution 68

Warning indicator 70 Before contacting service center 71 Specifications 73

Software

Software manual 74 Before you set up the software 76 How to set up the software 77 Setting up USB Driver for windows 78 Set up the editing software 80 Connecting the camera 81 Removeable Disk 82 Editing software 84 Connecting the camera for MAC 96 How to install and use USB driver for MAC

FAQ 98

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

Keep the manual in a safe place.

About the image mark

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.

Warning

This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood.

Note

This explains use of the camera, please refer to this.

Reference

This should assist further in the operation of the camera.

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SAFETY NOTE

WARNING

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.

Do not use the flash in close proximity to the 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 1 meter 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.

Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases,

as this could increase the risk of explosion.

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. Should any form of liquid 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.

Turn the camera off immediately, then disconnect the power source

(batteries or AC Power Adapter). Then 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. CF 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.

SAFETY NOTE

NOTE

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 case or cause a fire.

Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. 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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter) for safety purposes.

Leaking batteries can cause fire and pollution to the environment.

Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to

seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.

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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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Product Exterior (Front)

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Shutter button

Mode dial

Product Exterior (Rear)

Power button

LCD button / ( ) button

Flash indicator(Red LED)

DPOF

Autofocus indicator

(Green LED)

Viewfinder

Select button LCD panel

Viewfinder Scroll button

Flash fading control sensor

Lens External interface

cover

Menu button Zoom button(WIDE) Zoom button(TELE)

LCD monitor

Status button / button

ERASE

Direction button : Up Direction button : Right

Direction button : Down Direction button : Left

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Product Exterior(Side/Bottom )

USB connection terminal Video connection terminal

Strap eyelet Card cover Memory card slot

DC input connection point

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Card eject lever

Tripod socket Battery chamber cover

Viewfinder

Reference

Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES

Close range picture area mark Optimum picture area within 0.8m ~ 1.5m

Picture area frame Optimum picture area over 1.5m

Autofocus frame

Note

Please use the LCD monitor when using Macro mode (0.2~0.8m). 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.

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES

LCD panel indicator

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Flash mode indicator

: Auto flash : Auto flash and

Red-eye reduction

: Fill-in flash : Flash off

Macro photography indicator

: Macro photography

Battery status indicator

: The batteries are fully

charged

: Preparing new battery

: Battery low

Replace new batteries

Picture quality indicator

: Super fine quality : Fine quality

: Normal quality

Exposure

compensation

: Exposure

compensation status mark

Image resolution indicator

: 1600 X 1200 pixels : 800 X 600 pixels

Self-timer mode indicator

: Setting up the Self-timer

Indicator for Number of available shots remaining, condition of the card and other information

: Preparation power on

: Number of available shots remaining : Memory card warning(no card)

: Memory card warning(low capacity)

: Camera preparing to save the image in

TIFF file format in the memory card. : PLAY mode : PC mode

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES

LCD monitor symbol

Symbol for shot mode (Macro / Normal )

Status display

Press the STATUS button on shot mode.

Digital zoom

Shot mode

Macro( ) Normal(No symbol)

Formatting Capture Single shot( ) Continuous shot( ) Interval shot( ) Moving image shot( )

Quality and Resolution

Super fine quality( ) Fine quality( ) Normal quality( ) LARGE(L)SMALL(S)

First frame displayed

Press the MENU button on shot mode.

Number of available shots

remaining

Date and Time

Status indicating block

White balance Auto( ) Sunlight( )

Fluorescent light( )

Flash Auto flash( ) Auto flash and Red-eye reduction( ) Fill-in Flash( ) Flash off( )

Tungsten lamp( )

Function block

Function detail items

IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES

Play mode ( ) symbol

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First frame displayed

Formatting Capture Moving image

Shot image

Order of files stored on the memory card

When you select the play mode, the last image captured is displayed.

Lock

This is displayed when Lock has been selected

First frame displayed

Press the Menu button on play mode.

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Connecting to Power

There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. One is using batteries (AA Alkaline), alternatively use an AC Adapter (DC 6V / 1.5A).

Using the batteries

Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the

direction of the arrow.

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

To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it

clicks.

Battery status indicator

You can check the battery life on the camera status LCD

: The batteries are fully charged

: Preparing a new battery

: There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries

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Reference

This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. For more information regarding auto power off, please refer to the power off section on page 52

Note

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 leak if kept inside the camera.

Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot deliver sufficient power Low temperatures (below O C) can cause the camera to work for a shorter period of time due

to reduce battery performance. However the batteries will recover at normal temperatures. Do not combine the use of old and new batteries at the same time

Low temperatures (below O C) can cause the camera to work for a shorter period of time due to reduced battery performance. However the batteries will recover at normal temperatures.

Extended use of the camera may cause the camera body to warm up. 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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Using the AC power adapter

If you have access to a main 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 rather than the camera s battery, as this will enable extended use.

Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC 6V IN) on the camera. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

WARNING

Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the main supply. Keep the metallic part of camera or AC adapter away from any metallic material to prevent fatal

damage.

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Attaching the strap

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

Refer to the illustrations below

Attaching the lens cap

Use the retaining cord to prevent loss of the lens cap.

Refer to the illustrations below

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After use, keep the lens cap connected to the strap

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Inserting CF CARD

Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

Insert the card towards the arrow.

To close, push the card cover against the arrow until

you hear a click.

Removing CF CARD

Turn the power off using the power button.( )

Push the Card eject lever( ) down.

Remove CF CARD as shown in the picture.

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Instructions on how to use CF CARD

Using a new CF CARD for the first time

Before using the CF CARD, it must be initialized. Initializing prepares the CF CARD for recording data. For more details, please refer to the page 63

Reference

Using an 8MB compact flash memory card, the specification shooting capacity will be as follows. (This is based on the conditioning standard of our company.)

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Image resolution

Recorded picture quality

File format

.T I F

Super fine quality

Fine quality

Normal quality

Super fine quality

(800 600 )

Fine quality

Normal quality

The number of normal shots can vary according to the capacity of the compact flash memory card.

.J P G .J P G .J P G

.T I F .J P G .J P G

.J P G

Number of shots

14 1 22 2

5 28 2 59 3 87 6

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Note

If used over extended periods, a CF CARD may deteriorate and its performance may be impaired. If this occurs, it is best to replace with a new CF CARD. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new CF CARD.

Always turn the power off when replacing the CF CARD.

Preserving the CF CARD data

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

When the CF CARD is used incorrectly.

If the power is switched off while initializing, reading or removing the CF CARD. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks etc. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

Note

Important information whilst using the CF CARD

If you switch off this camera while it is reading, initializing or playing, the information on the memory card may be corrupted.

The CF CARD is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the card to any heavy impact. Do not store the CF 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 of temperature. Do not allow the CF CARD to come into contact with dirt.

Should this happen, clean the dirt off with a soft cloth. Please keep the CF CARD in its case when not in use. During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the CF CARD is warm.

This is perfectly normal.

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Selecting the date and time

Please select the date and time when you use the camera for the first time

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Turn on the power by pressing the Power button.

4 direction buttons

Set the mode dial to the shot mode. (macro / normal )

Press the MENU button.

When the LCD monitor is automatically turned on, the setup menu screen is

displayed.

Move to the function block [SYSTEM] by using the RIGHT button( ) among

the 4 direction buttons.

Move to the detail function list [DATE/TIME] by using the DOWN button( )

among the 4 direction buttons and press the ENTER button and then the

next frame is displayed.

Select the right Date and Time by using the 4 direction buttons on the next 'selecting date and time' frame

and press the ENTER button and then you go back to the setup menu screen and the [DATE/TIME] is

displayed as is updated.

The menu mode is canceled if you press the MENU button and the setup is completed.

Reference

The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2000~2050.

(It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month)

It is originally set as [2000/01/01 00:00] If 1 hour has passed where the camera did not have batteries in it, you will need to check

date/time. Refer page 53 for more details "setting up date and time".

CAMERA WORKING MODE

Camera working mode

You can select the appropriate working mode by using the mode dial located at the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes, these are listed below.

Macro shot mode ( )

This mode is used for close range photography between 0.2 m ~ 0.8 m. The flash off ( )is set up to operate automatically but you can set the

flash mode to your own preference.

Note

When using the Macro shot, you may need to use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

Normal shot mode ( )

This mode is used for normal pictures from 0.8 m ~infinity. In this mode, the camera uses auto exposure, auto white balance, auto focus and the images are stored on the memory card.

Play mode ( : )

In this mode, the stored images on the memory card can be viewed on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera or on an external monitor using a video output terminal. You can choose image play, 9 thumbnail screen, slide show, image protection, image deletion or memory card formatting.

Mode dial

PC mode ( : )

The computer recognize the camera as Removable Disk when they are connected by USB cable. And you can transfer images between the computer and the camera

TAKING PHOTOS

Now let's take a picture.

To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( )

The beep is activated whenever the power is turned on. The indicator ( ) on the LCD panel and the condition indicator lamp(green) next to the viewfinder

blink while the camera is getting ready for the operation, and they go out when the camera is ready for shots.

Select the desired mode (Macro or Normal) according to picturing range by using the mode dial

( ) on the top of a camera.

Macro ( ) : between 0.2m ~ 0.8m Normal ( ) : photography range 0.8m ~ infinite

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Note

You will not be able to obtain a clear shot of an object if you do not select the correct shooting mode (normal / macro) according to the distance from the object to the camera. Avoid obstructing the Flash fading control sensor when you take a picture. A picture can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap is in front of the Flash fading control sensor.

Select the suitable image quality and recording size with the SCROLL button( ), the SELECT

button( ) without LCD monitor.

Refer to the page 28 ~ 35 about the shot mode using the LCD panel.

TAKING PHOTOS

Reference

If there is insufficient memory available.

The [ ] mark is blinked on the LCD panel. If you press halfway the shutter button for the shot when LCD monitor is on, the following message is displayed.

CARD IS FULL!

INSERT

NEW CARD

If you want to use the LCD monitor, simply press the LCD button. If the beep is on, the card capacity short warning sounds (beep-beep-).

To optimise the amount of memory on the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.

Set up the picture function by using the LCD panel and the menu screen on the LCD monitor. Refer to

the page 37 ~68 about the selecting the shooting function using the menu screen on the LCD monitor.

Decide the picture composition that you want to achieve by using the optical viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. In macro shot mode, you should compose your picture composition using the LCD monitor.

Note

Extensive use of the LCD monitor to view the potential picture will drain the batteries in a short period of time. To safeguard against this, please use the optical viewfinder.

When taking pictures, squeeze the shutter button gently to avoid camera shake.

If you press the shutter button down halfway, the autofocus will be activated and the status of the flash will show. If you press the shutter button down fully, the picture will be taken and the data regarding the picture will be stored.

TAKING PHOTOS

Reference

LED status is situated next to the viewfinder.

Half press the shutter button, if the camera

is in focus, the green LED will light up. The red LED indicates the flash mode. The red LED light flashes it means that the flash is charging. When an image has been stored onto the memory card, the green lamp flashes slowly. When the image data has been stored, the green LED light will go out. After the green LED light has gone out, you can resume taking pictures.

Note

Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

- When photographing an object that has little contrast.

- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

- If the subject is moving at high speed.

- When there is an object that has only horizontal lines or a thin object within the autofocus range.

- If taking near and far objects at the same time within autofocus mark range.

- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

When it is dark on macro shot mode, shooting is dissuaded because no clear picture can be taken, and the Autofocus control will not work. If it gets dark in normal shot mode, zoom range is limited up to 1.6X. If the illuminance is less than 5.6Lv, the focus range is fixed to 1.4m, so the object only between 1.0~2.2m will be captured clearly. Warning of hand shaking

- Push the shutter button about a half in flash off mode and if a red lamp flickers fast, it is a warning of hand shaking. In this case, use a tripod or change the mode into flash shot mode. Backlight compensated shot

- Since the image can be shown dark if you take it facing the sun, please use the exposure compensation(refer to page 50) or press the ENTER/ ( ) button after the LCD monitor is on and then the indicator is on. When you shot under this condition, the exposure is corrected because the center waited metering of the object is shot with the side light.

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SETTING UP SHOOTING FUNCTION

Setting up the shooting function by using the LCD panel.

Using the LCD panel indicator set mode, you can set the following: (Flash / Picture quality / Recording size / Self-timer function setting )

The SCROLL button allows you to select certain features which will flash when available for selection. Using the SELECT button allows you to set that particular function as you wish. (The selected detail function indicator blinks.) SELECT button doesn t work in the LCD panel status.

Normal indicating status

SCROLL button

SELECT button

Picture quality

SELECT button

SCROLL button

Image resolution

SCROLL button

Self-timer

SELECT button

SETTING UP SHOOTING FUNCTION

Indication of set mode (ex. setting of flash mode)

If a LCD panel status changes into set mode, the present function symbol of a selected function block

flickers. (the present set autoflash symbol flickers as shown).

Pushing

Normal indicating status

SCROLL button

Whenever you push the SELECT button, a detailed function symbol of the selected function block flickers.

Set mode status

Pushing SCROLL

Autoflash setting status

button

Selecting autoflash and red eye

reduction

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If you change the function block by using the SCROLL button, the previous function block will not flicker

and the present set detail function block flickers.

Pushing SCROLL button

Selecting autoflash and red eye

reduction

Fine quality setting status

SETTING UP SHOOTING FUNCTION

If you want to cancel the setup mode, press the SCROLL button until it changes into the LCD panel status.

Also it can be canceled in the situations below.

Reference

Cancel of LCD panel indicator SET mode. SET mode is canceled automatically when following these instructions.

- When you press the zoom button(wide or tele)

- When you press the shutter button or menu button.

- When you operate the mode dial.

- If the power goes off.

The information on the external screen will be exactly the same as on the LCD monitor.

(but, the self-timer can only is set on LCD panel. You cannot select the shooting function using the SCROLL button and the Select button

while you set up the shooting function on the LCD monitor.

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