Samsung Digimax 101 User manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.

This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 101, including taking images, downloading images and using the

MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

Use this camera in the following order.

If your video output signal is PAL type, you have to select [PAL/50Hz]

in [VIDEO OUT] menu before taking a picture.(p.77)

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.91)

Take a picture

(p.33 ~ 49)

Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the

camera USB connection terminal.

(p.79)

Check the camera power. If the power is turned off, slide

the camera switch to power it on.

(p.35)

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search [Removable

Disk].

(p.97)

Take a picture

Insert USB cable

Check the camera

power

Check

[Removable Disk]

READY

SPECIAL FEATURES

This digital camera has the following features.

A fine resolution of 1.3 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.

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 / Side) 13

Product Exterior (Back/bottom) 14

Viewfinder/Camera status LED 15

LCD monitor indicator 16

Camera mode definition 18

STILL IMAGE mode 18

MOVIE CLIP mode 18

PLAY mode 18

PC mode 18

SETUP mode 18

Selecting camera mode and menu 19

LCD monitor menu indicator 20

Preparation 26

Connecting to Power 26

Using the batteries 26

Battery condition indicator 26

Using the AC power adapter 28

Attaching the strap 28

Inserting the SD memory card 29

Removing the SD memory card 30

Instructions on how to use the SD memory

card 31

Recording mode 33

Starting Recording Mode 33

Recording a still image 33

Recording a Movie clip 33

Using the camera button to adjust the

camera 35

POWER switch 35

SHUTTER button 35

LCD button 35

MODE button 36

MENU button 37

5-function button 37

OK button 38

UP button 39

DOWN button 39

FLASH / LEFT button 39

SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button 41

Using the LCD monitor to adjust the

camera 42

IMAGE SIZE 43

IMAGE QUALITY 44

EV COMPENSATION 45

WHITE BALANCE 47

QUICK VIEW 48

LCD BRIGHTNESS 49

Play mode 50

Starting the Play Mode 50

Playing back a still image 50

Playing back a movie clip 51

Setting up the play back function by using

the camera button 53

Power switch 53

Shutter button 53

LCD button 53

Ready Advanced

READY

CONTENTS

MODE button 54

MENU button 54

5-function button 55

OK button 56

UP button 57

DOWN button 58

LEFT button 59

RIGHT button 59

Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor 60

SLIDE SHOW 60

PROTECT 61

DELETE ALL 62

COPY TO CARD 63

DPOF 65

LCD BRIGHTNESS 67

Setting up the camera system 68

Starting SETUP mode 68

BEEP 69

FORMAT 70

POWER OFF 71

RESET 72

DATE SETUP 73

DATE IMPRINT 74

DATE TYPE 75

LANGUAGE 76

VIDEO OUT 77

PC mode 79

Starting PC mode 79

Important notes 81

Caution! 81

Warning indicator 83

Before contacting a service center 84

Specifications 87

Software manual 89

Software Notes 89

About software 89

Setting up the USB driver for

Windows 98SE 91

Setting up DirectX 8.1 92

Removing the USB Driver for Windows 95

Removable Disk 97

Removing the removable disk 98

Windows 98SE 98

Windows 2000/ME/XP 98

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 100

Using the USB Driver for MAC 101

Setting up Digimax Viewer 102

Digimax Viewer 104

Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 105

MGI PhotoSuite III SE 108

GET 111

PREPARE 115

COMPOSE 116

ORGANIZE 117

SHARE 121

PRINT 122

FAQ 123

SoftwareAdvanced

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.

READY

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.

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.

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.

READY

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.

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Viewing images on TV

(refer to page 77)

Printing images using a dedicated

printer, DPOF-compatible printer

or DPOF-equipped photo lab.

(refer to page 65)

Editing images on a PC

(refer to page 108)

Taking a picture.

(refer to page 33 ~ 49)

Down loading image files

from camera to computer.

(refer to page 79 ~ 80)

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