Samsung DIGIMAX A400 User manual

6806-2325

SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.

OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity

mark of the European Community (EC)

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.

This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and

using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

ENGLISH

User's Manual

Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Insert the

USB cable

Set up the

camera driver

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the

USB cable, you will need 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.19)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB

port and the camera’s USB connection

terminal.(p.99)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned

off, press the camera button to turn on.

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for

[Removable Disk].(p.100)

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images

could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure

to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the

manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due

to the use of a card reader.

Getting to know your camera 5

About the icons 5

Danger 6

Warning 6

Caution 7

An FCC warning 7

System chart 8

Identification of features 10

Front & Top 10

Back & Bottom 10

Side / 5-function button 11

Mode switch 11

Instructions on how to use the

power source 13

Using the batteries 13

Connecting to a Power Source 14

Using the batteries 14

Instructions on how to use the

memory card 15

Maintenance of the memory card 15

Preserving the memory card data 15

Inserting the memory card 17

Removing the memory card 17

LCD monitor indicator 18

Starting the recording mode 19

Recording a Movie clip 19

Recording Voice 20

Recording a still image 20

Things to Watch Out for When Taking

Pictures 21

Using the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 22

POWER button 22

SHUTTER button 22

ZOOM W/T button 22

Voice memo / UP button 24

Macro / Down button (Focusing) 25

Focus lock 26

Flash / Left button 27

Self-timer / Right button 29

MENU / OK button 30

+/- button 31

LCD button 34

Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera

settings 35

How to use the menu 37

Mode 37

Size 38

Quality 39

Metering 40

Continuous shot 40

Effect 41

Photo Frame 42

Sharpness 43

Save / Load the camera configuration

(MYSET) 44

Starting play mode 45

Playing back a still image

Playing back a movie clip 46

Playing back a recorded voice 46

LCD monitor indicator 47

Using the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 48

Thumbnail / Enlargement button 48

Voice memo / Up button 49

Play & Pause / Down button 50

Contents

READY

RECORDING

PLAY

LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 51

LCD button 51

Delete button 52

Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor 53

Starting the slide show 56

Rotating an image 57

Resize 58

Protecting images 59

Deleting all images 60

DPOF 60

DPOF : STANDARD 61

DPOF : INDEX 61

DPOF : PRINT SIZE 62

DPOF : CANCEL 62

COPY TO CARD 63

PictBridge 64

PictBridge : Picture Selection 65

PictBridge : Printing 66

PictBridge : Print Setting 67

PictBridge : RESET 68

Setup menu 69

File name 70

Auto power off 71

Language 72

Formatting a memory card 73

Setting up the Date 74

Setting up the Time 74

Date type 75

Imprinting the recording date 75

Beep 76

Selecting an External Device (USB) 76

Selecting Video out type 77

Quick view 78

Initialization(RESET ALL) 78

Setting up the MYCAM menu 79

Start up image 79

Start up sound 80

Important notes 81

Warning indicator 83

Before contacting a service centre 84

Specifications 87

Software Notes 89

System Requirements 89

About the software 90

Setting up the application software 91

Starting PC mode 99

Removing the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE 102

Removable Disk 103

Removing the removable disk 104

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 105

Using the USB Driver for MAC 105

Digimax Viewer 2.1 106

Using PhotoImpression 107

Digimax Reader 108

FAQ 110

Contents

SOFTWARE

SETUP

Getting to know your camera

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.

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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

When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera

malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.

Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it

(e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no

responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

Keep the manual in a safe place.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

About the icons

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.

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 centre.

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.

You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

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. the memory 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.

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 your eyesight.

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. If an accident should occur, please

consult a doctor immediately.

There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera

malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it

time to cool.

Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.

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.

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.

Warning

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 insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.

Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.

Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably damage the camera's components.

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.

After use, always switch off the camera. 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.

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 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 the camera and the 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

System chart

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

equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

Pouch

User manual

Product warranty

Camera strap Software CD

(

see p.90

)

SD memory card

(see p.15)

DPOF compatible

printer(see p.60)

Rechargeable battery

(SBP-1303)

Rechargeable battery

(SNB-2312)

Battery charger

(SBC-L1)

Battery charger

(SBC-N1)

AC cord

AA Alkaline

Batteries

< Included items >

System chart

USB/ Video cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.64)

Computer

(see p.99)

External monitor

Yellow cable – Video

(see p.77)

For Windows

PC with processor better than MMX

Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)

Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP

Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)

140MB of available hard-disk space

USB port

CD-ROM drive

800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display

recommended)

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later

Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2

Minimum 64MB RAM

110MB of available hard-disk space

USB port

CD-ROM drive

QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip

System Requirements

When you connect the camera to a

computer, printer or external monitor, you

have to use the USB/ Video cable supplied

with the camera, or the external devices

can't recognize the camera.

CAUTION

Identification of features

Front & Top

Back & Bottom

Zoom W button

(Thumbnail)

Zoom T button

(Digital zoom)

5-function

button

Tripod socket

Play mode button

USB connection

port

Video connection

terminal

+/-, DELETE

button

LCD button

LCD monitor

Camera status

lamp

Power button

Self-timer lamp

Microphone

Lens

Mode switch

Shutter button

Flash

Mirror for self

portrait

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