Samsung DIGIMAX 300 Bedienungsanleitung

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images andusing the

10Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & BottomShutter buttonFlashLensUSB connection port/Video connectionterminalMode switchMicrophoneSp

100Starting PC Mode6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menuwill open. Click [Paste].7. An image file is transferred from the camera toyour PC

101Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SETo remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below.1. Select [Start Settings] and click [Control P

102Removable DiskTo use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.90) the USB Driver.1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to th

103Removing the removable disk[Click!][Click!][Click!]Windows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lam

104Removing the removable disk1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports thecamera driver.2. Check the MAC OS. Yo

105Digimax Viewer 2.13. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as itoffers a FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you can use thepop up menu. Click

106Using PhotoImpressionYou can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you d

107Using PhotoImpressionTool BarButton Description Button DescriptionResize LayerFlip Layer HorizontallyUndoCopyDelete LayerRotate LayerRotate All Lay

108Digimax ReaderHow to use the Digimax Reader1. Connect the camera and the PC with a USB cable and download the images that werestored in the camera

109Digimax ReaderPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.[Case 1] The camera power is off.Turn the camera power on.[Case 2] USB

11Identification of featuresVoice recording modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the availablerecording time of the memory capacity allows.

110FAQ[Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in DeviceManager.Install the camera d

111FAQPlease check the following if the movie clip doesn't play back.If you installed an incorrect codec onto your PC, the movie clip may not pla

112FAQ2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder, refer

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12Identification of featuresStill image modeYou can select from AUTO( ), PROGRAM( ) orSCENE mode. In SCENE mode, you can select the NIG

13Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about battery usageWhen the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.Do not recharge the non

14Connecting to a Power SourceUsing the batteriesBattery statusBattery indicatorThe batteries are fullychargedPrepare new batteriesThere is no battery

15Instructions on how to use the memory cardBe sure to format the memory card (see p. 72) if you are using a newly purchased memoryfor the first time,

16Instructions on how to use the memory cardDon’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as thismay cause damage to dat

17Inserting the memory card1. Turn the power off using the power button.Open the battery chamber cover and press the memorycard as shown in the image

18LCD monitor indicatorNo. Description Icons Page1 Battery p.142 Recording modep.11~12,p.363 Continuous shot p.394 Flash p.275 Self-timer p.286 Macro

19LCD monitor indicator15 Sharpness p.4216 Image quality p.3817 Image size 2560, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.37Number of available shots remaining18Remai

2InstructionsUse this camera in the following orderInsert the USB cableSet up the camera driverBefore connecting the camera to a PC, via theUSB cable,

20Starting recording modeRecording a still imageSteps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording amovie clip.5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) m

21Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesPressing the shutter button down half wayLightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash bat

22Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraThe RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function canbe set up by using the camera

23ZOOM W/T buttonTELE ZoomDigital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software.Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital

24Voice memo( )/ UP buttonWhile the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor.When the menu is not displayed on the LCD mo

25Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing)Focus lockTo focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.Using the Focus

26FLASH( ) / LEFT button[ Selecting the Auto flash ]Flash range : 0.3m ~ 3.0mWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressingthe LEFT butto

27FLASH( ) / LEFT buttonIcon Flash mode Description Flash mode indicatorIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operateautomat

28Self-timer( ) / Right button[ Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer ]Selecting the self-timer1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIECLIP

29MENU/ OK button [ Menu on ][ Menu off ]Pressing the MENUbuttonMODEAUTOPROGRAMSCENE2560Exposure compensation: This camera automatically adjusts the e

3ContentsGetting to know your camera 5About the icons 5Danger 6Warning 6Caution 7An FCC warning 7System chart 8Identification of features 10Front &

30+/- buttonA negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positiveexposure compensation value increases the exposure and th

31+/- buttonISO: You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.

32+/- button2) Setting up the shutter speed and aperture value1. In night scene mode, press the +/- button. A screenappears as shown to the right. 2.

33LCD button[ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ]You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.Pressi

34Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode PageAUTOPROGRAMNIGHTPORTRAITLANDSCAPETEXTFIREWORK

35Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mod

36How to use the menu3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MEN

37SizeYou can select the image size appropriate for your application.The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be becaus

38Quality2048QUALITYS. FINEFINENORMAL2048FRAME RATE15 FPS 15 F24 FPS320 NORP25601[ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ]You can select the compre

39MeteringIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method totake brighter pictures.MULTI( ) : Exposur

4ContentsResize 57Protecting images 58Deleting all images 59DPOF 59DPOF : STANDARD 60DPOF : INDEX 60DPOF : PRINT SIZE 61DPOF : CANCEL 61COPY TO CARD 6

40Continuous shotBy using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.[ PROGRAM mode ][ MOVIE CLIP mode ]NORM

41Effect[ PROGRAM mode ][ Lightly press the shutter button ]Photo FrameAllows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the im

42Photo Frame[ FRAME 1 ] [ FRAME 2 ] [ FRAME 3 ][ FRAME 4 ] [ FRAME 5 ] [ FRAME 6 ][ FRAME 7 ] [ FRAME 8 ] [ FRAME 9 ]You can adjust the sharpness of

43Save / Load the camera configuration (MYSET)[PROGRAM mode]2048MYSETLOADSAVECANCELMYSET1Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings

44Starting play modeIf the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to thememory card.If the memory card is not inse

45Starting play modePlaying back a movie clipSteps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a stillimage.3. Select the recorded movie clip that you

46LCD monitor indicatorSIZE : 2560X1920 Size AV : F3.2 Aperture valueTV : 1/18 Shutter speedFLASH: OFF Whether or not the flashis used. DATE : 2004/10

47Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraIn Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play modefunctions.Image

48Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.Trimming : You can extract part of the i

49Voice ( ) memo / Up button3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice willbe recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the

5Getting to know your cameraThank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.When you

50LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttonLEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.- LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button t

51Delete ( ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card.Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to

52Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorPLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode,pressing the ME

53Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorThis menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer(direc

54Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageAUTOPLAINPHOTOFAST PHO.AUTODRAFTNORMALFINEAUTO

55Starting the slide showImages can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show byconnecting the camera to an external

56You can rotate the stored images by various degrees.1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and sele

57ResizeChange the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be thestart-up image. The resized image will have a new fil

58Protecting imagesThis is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).It also unprotects images that have been previously pr

59Deleting all imagesDPOFOf all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. Remember that this wi

6DangerDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shockor severe damage to you or your camera. Intern

60DPOF : STANDARDDPOF : INDEXThis function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image.1. Press the play mode button and press th

61DPOF : PRINT SIZEYou can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compa

62COPY TO CARDThis enables you to copy image files to the memory card.Copying to the Memory Card1. Press the play mode button and press the menu butto

63PictBridgeIf you selected [COMPUTER] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your printer, thecamera status lamp(Green) will illuminate and the co

64PictBridge: Picture SelectionSelect pictures to print1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu mustbe set to [PRINTER] before you connect

65PictBridge: PrintingPrinting Pictures1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menumust be set to [PRINTER] before you connect thecamera to the

66PictBridge: Print SettingAUTO SET1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menumust be set to [PRINTER] before you connect thecamera to the pri

67PictBridge : RESETInitializes user-changed configurations.1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menumust be set to [PRINTER] before you c

68Setup menuMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageRESET -SERIES -OFF, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10MIN-p.70NO -YES -DATE 04/10/01 -TIME 13:00YY/MM/DD -DD/MM

69Setup menuMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageCOMPUTERPRINTERNTSCPALOFF, 1, 2, 3 SECNOYESUSBVIDEOQ.VIEWRESETp.75p.76p.77p.77This function

7CautionLeaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.Do not sho

70File nameThe first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC50001.File names are assigned sequentially from SUC50001 SUC50002

71Language Setting Language1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,press the MENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select

72Formatting a memory cardFormatting a Memory Card1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button

73Setting up the DateYou can change the date that will be displayed on the captured images.You can change the time that will be displayed on the captu

74Date typeYou can change the date type that will be displayed on the captured images.Setting up the Date type1. In any mode with the exception of Voi

75You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USBcable.Selecting an External Device1. In any mode with the exc

76Selecting Video out typeThe Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (mo

77Quick viewIf you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the

78Setting up the MYCAM menuYou can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of Voice re

79Start up soundYou can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.Setting the Startup Sound1. In any mode with the exception

8System chartPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optionalequipment, contact your nearest Samsung dea

80Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions!This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the

81Important notesIf the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect thememory card.Camera Maintenance- Use a s

82Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayCARD ERROR !Memory card errorTurn off the camera power and turn it on

83Warning indicatorThe camera doesn’t switch onThere is low battery capacityInsert fresh batteriesBatteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse

84Before contacting a service centerCamera does not take images when pressing the Shutter buttonThere is insufficient memory capacityDelete unnecessar

85Before contacting a service centerThe images don't play backIncorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)Do not change the image file nameColou

86SpecificationsType 1/2.5" CCD Effective PixelsApprox. 5.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixels Approx. 5.2 Mega-pixelLens f=5.8mm (35mm film equivalent:35m

87Specifications2560 : 2560x1920 pixels, 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels, 1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 640 : 640x480 pixels2560 : Su

88Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editing sof

89About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run.Before co

9System chartUSB /Video cablePictBridge compatibleprinter(see p.63)ComputerExternal monitorYellow cable – Video(see p.76)For WindowsPC with processor

90To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, thestored images in the camera can be moved to the P

91Setting up the application softwareIf you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled.INFORMATION If you sel

92Setting up the application software8. Digimax Viewer installation is successfullycompleted. Click the [Finish] button to installPhotoImpression. The

93Setting up the application software12. A destination selection window will open.Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to anotherfolder, click [Bro

94[Click!]15. PhotoImpression installation is successfullycompleted. Click the [Finish] button to installDigimax Reader. * The system will not reboot

95Setting up the application software18. The Software License Agreement window willbe displayed. If you agree to this, click [Yes],the window will the

96Setting up the application software21. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable.22. Turn the camera power on.

97Setting up the application softwareIf you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open.On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system

98Starting PC ModeIf you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, thecamera will automatically switch to "compu

99Starting PC Mode3. Select an image and press the right mousebutton.4. A pop-up menu will open.Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu.- [Cut] : cuts a selected f