Samsung VEGA 140i, Evoca 140SE User Manual

ENGLISH

• This camera will not function without a battery.

• Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-123A or DL-123A).

• The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on.

• Do not open the lens cap with your fingers.

The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances:

• When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained.

• When the Power is turned off.(When the lens cap is closed.)

• When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding.
(Rewinding will stop when the shutter button is pressed during rewinding.)

• When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.

• When the flash is being charged.

This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to
operate under certain circumstances in which there is a strong electromagnetic field (near a TV,
microwave etc.). If this occurs, please remove the lithium battery and replace after 2~3 minutes.

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NOTE

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CONTENTS

Part Names

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LCD panel

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Viewfinder and Indicators

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Loading the battery

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Checking the battery

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Loading the film

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Attaching the strap

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Using the camera

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Holding the camera

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Taking pictures

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Adjusting the diopter

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Buzzer operation

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Using the focus lock

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Rewinding the film

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Date and caption (Q.D. model only)

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Clock/Calendar function (Non Q.D. model only)

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Using the Shooting mode

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Using the Flash mode

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Using the Self mode

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Using the focus mode

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Sports shooting

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Portrait zoom

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Bulb shooting (B Shutter)

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Step zoom

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Continuous shooting

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Auto Red-eye Reduction

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Auto Flash

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Flash off

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Fill-in flash

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Fill-in flash and Back-light control

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Fill-in flash and Red-eye Reduction

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Self-timer

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Double self-timer

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2 second delayed shutter release

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Interval shooting

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Spot shooting

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Snap shooting

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Macro photography

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Panorama photography

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Landscape mode(Infinity)

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Remote control shooting(Optional)

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Replacing the battery of the remote control (Optional)

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Care and storage

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Trouble shooting

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Checking the camera

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PREPARATION

TAKING PHOTOS

IMPORTANT NOTES

SPECIFICATIONS

Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera.
Please read this manual before using your camera.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART NAMES

Front / Top

Zoom button (WIDE)

Zoom button (TELE)

Exposure sensor

Power button

Shutter button

Lens

Autofocus window
Flash button

(Flash mode selection button)

Self mode button(Self mode and
Interval mode selection button)

LCD panel
SPOT/SNAP button

DATE or TIME button
(Date and Caption selection button)

Shooting mode dial
Viewfinder

PREPARATION

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Landscape mode button

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Rear / Bottom

Autofocus indicator(Green LED)

Flash indicator(Red LED)

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial

Tripod socket

Strap eyelet

Mid-roll rewind button

Normal/Panorama switch

Film check window
Back cover release button

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Interior

DX contacts

Film sensor

Back cover
Film pressure plate

Film pressure roller

Spool

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LCD PANEL

Self-timer( /P.36)

Portrait zoom( /P.27)

Spot shooting( /P.39)

Month

Snap shooting(

SNAP /P.40)

Year

Bulb shooting(B Shutter)( BULB /P.28)

Interval shooting( /P.38)

Continuous shooting( /P.30)

Focal length unit (mm) / Minutes(m)

Seconds(s)

Date or caption print mark

a. Focal length

b. Exposure counter

c. Date (Year, Month, Date, Time)

2 sec. delayed shutter release

( /P.38)
Double self-timer( /P.37)
Step zoom(STEP /P.29)
Macro Photography( /P.41)
Remote control shooting( /P.44)
Battery condition indicator( /P.10)
Buzzer indicator( /P.17)
Red-eye reduction( /P.31)

Back-light control( /P.34)
Slow shutter sync( /P.33)
Film present indicator

Exposure unit(EX)
Film rewinding indicator
Back-cover open indicator

Film loading failure warning indicator(E)
Film loading indicator

NOTE

For more information regarding the mark, refer to the pages in ( ).
When the back-light control function is selected, the flash will operate regardless of ambient lighting conditions.

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VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS

AF

Macro picture area
Picture area frame

Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame)

Indicators

1. Autofocus Indicator (Green LED)
When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking.
When the subject is too close, (within 0.74m (2.4ft), the LED will blink rapidly
and the shutter will lock. (Refer to page 17 for information of buzzer operation)
The Auto Macro mode will be selected when the subject is within the range
(0.74m ~ 1.0m). At this point the LED will blink slowly.

2. Flash Indicator (Red LED)
Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions)
Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked)
Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably
a tripod) to avoid camera shake.

If a red lamp blinks fast and at the same time a buzzer sounds continually
(beep~), this is a warning sign of flash zoom compensation.

Viewfinder

Green

Red

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LOADING THE BATTERY

1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover.

2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.

3. Close the chamber cover.

NOTE

Use one CR-123A or DL-123A battery.
The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes.

Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period.

Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery.
If the date or time is incorrect, please refer to page 20 and adjust accordingly.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

NOTE

Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction.
Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures (under -10 (14 );Try to keep the camera warm
between shots. (The battery will operate normally again when the temperature returns to
normal).
Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care.
Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse.

1. Normal operation

- The battery condition indicator does not appear.

2. The indicator appears half way.

- The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available.

3. The indicator blinks.

- The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery.

You can check the battery life on the LCD panel.

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LOADING THE FILM

1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above.

2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position.

3. The film should lie flat.

4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”.

5. The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads “1”.

6. If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an “E” warning signal. (Refer to page
17 for information of Buzzer operation) Reload the film following the steps shown above.

NOTE

The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50-3200 DX film.
When you use non-DX film, the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100.
Load the film in subdued lighting.

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Film sensor

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

Refer to the illustrations above.

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USING THE CAMERA

Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel.
If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically.
While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons.
Press the (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the (Wide) button to move the

lens in

During this operation, the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in the following sequence : 38, 45, 55,

70, 80, 90, 105, 120, 130, 140 mm.

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HOLDING THE CAMERA

In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera
steady, especially when using longer focal lengths
(Tele).

Place the camera strap over your wrist.
Both elbows (horizontal picture) or one elbow (vertical
picture) should be held close to your body.
Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the
camera. This ensures correct framing. Ensure you
can see all four sides of the viewing frame when
composing your shot.

NOTE

Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or
camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows.
When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens.

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Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8)

Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green
lamp turns on.
If a subject is between 0.74m (2.4ft) and 1m (3.28ft), the green lamp blinks
slowly and Macro mode is set automatically. (Refer to page 41)
If a subject is within 0.74m (2.4ft), the green lamp blinks quickly to indicate that
the subject is too close and the shutter is locked. Ensure that the camera
subject distance is 0.74m or more.
Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will
advance.

NOTE

When the flash is being charged, the flash indicator ( AUTO) on the LCD
panel blinks and the shutter will not operate.
When the Red LED blinks, use a tripod or steady support to avoid camera shake.
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter
button gently, particularly when using longer focal lengths.(Tele)
After taking pictures, turn off the camera. This will protect the lens and prevent
unintended shots. (If not used for 3 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically).

In such a case, the power will be turn off with zoom lens move into the camera
automatically while the Shutter button is operate. If this occur, please turn the
power on and take a picture again.

TAKING PICTURES

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ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER

Select the maximum zoom setting and turn the diopter adjustment
dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear.