Samsung DIGIMAX A7 Bedienungsanleitung

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

❾➓10❾➔Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & Bottom* When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be

80Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images. Date Imprinting1. In any mode with the exception of

81 If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,when button are pressed, and if there is a card err

82Selecting an External Device (USB) You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Rec

83Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set

84Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of V

85Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter Sound1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,press t

86Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit

87Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect thememory card. Camera Maintenanc

88Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayWarning indicator Causes Remedy- Turn off the camera power and tur

89Before contacting a service centerPlease check the followingSymptom Causes Remedy- Insert fresh batteries- Connect an AC Power Adapter- Insert t

❾➓11❾➔Identification of features❾➴ PROGRAM modePlease select this mode for quick and easy picture takingwith minimal user interaction.Selecting the au

90Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- A picture was taken within0.8 m from the subjectwithout setting anappropriate macro mod

91Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- White balance setting isincorrect- Exposure is excessive- Cable connection is incorrect

92SpecificationsType 1/1.8" CCDEffective Pixel Approx. 7.0 Mega-pixelTotal Pixel Approx. 7.2 Mega-pixelSHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film

93SpecificationsStill Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV3072 : 3072x2304, 2816 : 2816x21

94Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editi

95About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run.Befor

96Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored im

97Setting up the application software3. A window for which you can select applicationsoftware will be displayed. Select theapplication program and

98Setting up the application software8. Digimax Viewer installation is successfullycompleted. Click the [Finish] button to installPhotoImpression.

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

❾➓12❾➔Identification of featuresAperture priority/ Shutter priority modeThe Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the ASmode.❾➴ AS modeManual mo

10016. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable.17. Turn the camera power on. [Found NewHardware Wizard] wil

101Setting up the application software If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open. On a Windows 98 or 9

102Starting PC modeIf you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to &qu

103Starting PC Mode Downloading stored imagesYou can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and printthem or

104Starting PC Mode7. An image file is transferred from the camera toyour PC.6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menuwill open. Click [Pa

105Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below.1. Trace [Start → Settings] and click [Co

106Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.96) the USB Driver.1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camer

107Removing the removable disk Windows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, youhave to

108Removing the removable disk6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open.Click the [Close] button and the removable diskwill be removed safe

109Digimax Viewer 2.1 This software is only compatible with Windows.1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start →Programs → Samsung → Digimax Vi

❾➓13❾➔Identification of features❾✃ Function lamp& Self-timer lampFunction Description For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second interva

110Using PhotoImpressionWith PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera.This software is only availab

111Using PhotoImpression Tool BarButton Description Button DescriptionResize LayerFlip Layer HorizontallyUndoCopyDelete LayerRotate LayerRotate

112FAQ[Case 4] The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in DeviceManager.→ Install the ca

113FAQ[Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → ControlPanel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware)

114FAQ2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. → If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder,

115MEMO

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❾➓14❾➔Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about battery usage❾➴ It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using ba

❾➓15❾➔Connecting to a Power SourceBattery statusBattery indicatorThe batteries are fullycharged.Prepare new batteries.There is no battery capacity.Rep

❾➓16❾➔Instructions on how to use the memory card❾➴ Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 78) if you are using a newly purchased memoryfor the firs

❾➓17❾➔Instructions on how to use the memory card❾➴ If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the powerwill turn off au

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

19LCD monitor indicator[ Image & Full Status ]No. Description Icons Page1 Battery p.153 Continuous shot p.454 Flash p.315 Self-timer p.336 Ma

❾➓2❾➔Instructions❾✃ Use this camera in the following orderInsert the USB cableSet up the camera driverBefore connecting the camera to a PC, via theUSB

20LCD monitor indicator14ISO p.3515Sharpnessp.4716Image qualityp.4417 Image size3072, 2816, 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640p.43Number of availab

21 How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camerawith optimal settings. You can still manu

22Starting the recording mode How to use the M mode ( )The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in this mode. Steps from 1-4 are th

23Starting the recording mode[ MOVIE CLIP mode ] How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode( )Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.5

24Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( )Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of

25Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and f

26Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the ca

27ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer atotal zoom ratio of 15X. TELE ZoomO

28ZOOM W/T button To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer fo

29Voice memo( ) / UP button3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.4. Voice memo will be reco

❾➓3❾➔Contents❾➴Getting to know your camera 5❾➴About the icons 5❾➴Danger 6❾➴Warning 6❾➴Caution 7❾➴An FCC warning 7❾➴System chart 8❾➴Identification of f

30Macro( )/ Down button(Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus rang

31FLASH( )/ LEFT buttonWIDE TELE WIDE TELE0.8~3.0 0.8~2.0 0.25~0.8 0.25~0.8Unit : m[ Selecting the Auto flash ] Flash range When the menu

32FLASH ( )/ LEFT buttonIcon Flash mode Description  Flash mode indicator Available flash mode, by recording modeIf the subject or backgro

33Self-timer( )/ Right button Selecting the self-timer1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING modewith the exception of VOICE RECORDIN

34MENU/ OK button  MENU button- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayedon the LCD monitor. Pressing

35+/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the ISO, white balance and exposurecompensation.Main menu Sub menu Available ca

36+/- button White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear morenatural looking. Selecting a White Balan

37+/- button Using the Custom White BalanceWhite balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the mo

38ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Nightscene mode. 

39ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) Using the ASM button in the M mode1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the M mode2. Press the ASM butt

❾➓4❾➔Contents❾➴Setting up the play back function using theLCD monitor 58❾➴Starting the slide show 61❾➴Rotating an image 62❾➴Resize 63❾➴Protecting ima

40ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button)[ Image & full information ][ Image & basic information ][ LCD off ] You can check the recor

41Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode withthe

42Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.EFFECTSHARPNESSp.45p.46p.47p.48MYSET LOADM

43How to use the menu3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set wil

44Size You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.The higher the compression ratio, the lower

45Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method totake brighter pictures.MULTI( ) : E

46Continuous shot By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.[ PROGRAM mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mo

47Effect You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want totake. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCDmonitor before you take a

48Save/ Load the camera configuration(MYSET)[PROGRAM mode]2048MYSETLOADSAVECANCELMYSET1NORUse the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera se

49SceneSub menu Icon DescriptionCHILDRENPORTRAITLANDSCAPECLOSE UPSUNSETDAWNBACKLIGHTFIREWORKSBEACH &SNOW Select the [SCENE] submenu to autom

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

50Starting play mode If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to thememory card. If the memory card i

51Starting play mode Playing back a movie clipSteps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a stillimage.3. Select the recorded movie clip t

52LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.1

53Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ) button Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the cam

54Thumbnail( ) /Enlargement( ) button  The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Trimming : You can extract pa

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

56LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.- LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT bu

57Delete( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download

58Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorPLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing

59Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printe

❾➓6❾➔Danger❾✃ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shockor severe damage to you or your camera.

60Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menus are subject to change without prior notice.Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary

61Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2.

62Rotating an imageROTATERIGHT90LEFT90180 You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the men

63Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be thestart-up image. The resized image will have a

64Protecting images This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).It also unprotects images that have been previo

65DPOFDeleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. Remember that

66DPOF : STANDARDDPOF : INDEX This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image.1. Press the play mode button and p

67DPOF : PRINT SIZE You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.

68COPY TO CARD This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copying to the Memory Card1. Press the play mode button and press the

69PictBridge If you selected [COMPUTER] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your printer, theMode dial lamp(Green) will illuminate and the

❾➓7❾➔Caution❾✃ Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.➃❃Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.➃

70PictBridge: Picture Selection Select pictures to print1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu mustbe set to [PRINTER] before you c

71 Printing Pictures1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menumust be set to [PRINTER] before you connect thecamera to the printer.(See

72PictBridge: Print Setting AUTO SET1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menumust be set to [PRINTER] before you connect thecamera to

73PictBridge : RESET Initializes user-changed configurations.1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menumust be set to [PRINTER] befor

74Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all cameramodes, except Voice Recording mode. The items

75Setup menuMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageCOMPUTER -PRINTER -DARK -NORMAL -BRIGHT -OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC -YES -NO -USBLCDQ.VIEWRESET

76File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001. File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001

77Language  Setting Language1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,press the MENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and

78Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT

79Setting up the Date/ Time You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode

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

80Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images. Date Imprinting1. In any mode with the exception of

81 If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,when button are pressed, and if there is a card err

82Selecting an External Device (USB) You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Rec

83Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you justcaptured on the LCD monitor for the duration set

84Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera workingmode (with the exception of V

85Shutter sound You can select the shutter sound. Selecting the Shutter Sound1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,press t

86Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit

87Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect thememory card. Camera Maintenanc

88Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayWarning indicator Causes Remedy- Turn off the camera power and tur

89Before contacting a service centerPlease check the followingSymptom Causes Remedy- Insert fresh batteries- Connect an AC Power Adapter- Insert t

❾➓9❾➔System chartUSB cablePictBridge compatibleprinter(see p.69)Computer(see p.94)For Windows➃❃PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP :

90Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- A picture was taken within0.8 m from the subjectwithout setting anappropriate macro mod

91Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- White balance setting isincorrect- Exposure is excessive- Cable connection is incorrect

92SpecificationsType 1/1.8" CCDEffective Pixel Approx. 7.0 Mega-pixelTotal Pixel Approx. 7.2 Mega-pixelSHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film

93SpecificationsStill Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV3072 : 3072x2304, 2816 : 2816x21

74Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all cameramodes, except Voice Recording mode. The items

75Setup menuMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageCOMPUTER -PRINTER -DARK -NORMAL -BRIGHT -OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC -YES -NO -USBLCDQ.VIEWRESET

76File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001. File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001

77Language  Setting Language1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,press the MENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and

78Formatting a memory card Formatting a Memory Card1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT

79Setting up the Date/ Time You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images. Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode