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Samsung SCX 4100 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Digimax 4000
Digimax 4100
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.

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  • Page 1 Digimax 4000 Digimax 4100 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.
  • Page 2 Instructions Use this camera in the following order Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Check the camera’s power Check [Removable Disk] If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents READY Getting to know your camera About the icons Danger Warning Caution An FCC warning This digital camera can be used for Manufacturer's contents Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Side/ 5-function button Mode dial Connecting to a Power Source Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A) Using the batteries...
  • Page 4 Contents LCD button Delete button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Protecting images Deleting images Resize Rotating an image DPOF DPOF : STANDARD DPOF : INDEX DPOF : PRINT SIZE Copy Picture PictBridge SETUP Setup menu...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera

    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.

  • Page 6: Danger

    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.

  • Page 7: Caution

    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...

  • Page 8: This Digital Camera Can Be Used For

    This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or a DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 58~60, 62~63) Down loading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 92) Viewing images on a TV.
  • Page 9 This digital camera can be used for Creation of a digital photo album. Recording your voice. (refer to page 23) You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images. Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize calendar.

  • Page 10: Manufacturer's Contents

    Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera Pouch AV cable USB cable Camera strap User manual Product warranty Software CD 2 AA Alkaline Memory Stick Duo AC adapter (3.3V) SD memory card Batteries Digimax Battery I-Pack : SBP-1103 KIT...

  • Page 11: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Front & Top Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Back & Bottom Autofocus indicator lamp(Green) Flash indicator lamp(Red) Viewfinder Mode dial LCD monitor Tripod socket * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

  • Page 12: Side/ 5-Function Button

    Identification of features Side/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover SD memory card slot Memory Stick DUO slot Battery chamber Mode dial You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below. AUTO mode MANUAL mode Voice memo/ UP button...
  • Page 13 Identification of features MySET mode MOVIE CLIP mode VOICE RECORDING mode SCENE mode NIGHT SCENE mode PORTRAIT mode This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting settings for later use. A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    Identification of features Self-timer lamp(Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 33) Color Status Blinking Auto focus indicator lamp(Green) Color Status Blinking Green Flash indicator lamp(Red) Color Status Blinking Mode icons MODE AUTO MANUAL MySET MOVIE CLIP VOI C E RECORDI N G NIGHT SCENE PORTRAIT Icon MODE CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE-UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW...

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    Connecting to a Power Source INFORMATION Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 16: Using The Batteries

    Connecting to a Power Source Using the batteries : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+ and-). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 17: Instructions On How To Use The

    Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device.
  • Page 18 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card 1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. Description Battery Recording mode Camera shake warning Flash Self-timer Voice memo Macro Metering SD card/ MS DUO indicator Sharpness Auto focus frame Date/ Time Exposure compensation [ Image &...

  • Page 21: Starting The Recording Mode

    LCD monitor indicator White Balance Image quality Image size/ Continuous shot Number of available shots remaining Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) Optical/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( 1. Insert the batteries. (p.16) Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

  • Page 22: Starting The Recording Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5.
  • Page 23 Starting the recording mode How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 24 Starting the recording mode How to use the SCENE mode ( Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5.

  • Page 25: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page. 14) Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

  • Page 26: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, VOICE RECORDING, SCENE, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera s power on / off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button for 1 second.

  • Page 27: Tele Zoom

    ZOOM W/ T button This camera has a 2.8X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 11X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.

  • Page 28: Voice Memo/ Up Button

    ZOOM W/ T button INFORMATION To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode.

  • Page 29: Macro/ Down Button (Focusing)

    Voice memo ( 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

  • Page 30: Focus Lock

    Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing) Available focusing method, by recording mode (O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Auto Focus lock To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1.

  • Page 31: Flash/ Left Button

    FLASH ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( Selecting the flash mode 1.

  • Page 32: Flash

    FLASH ( Flash mode indicator ICON Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off Available flash mode, by recording mode ) / LEFT button Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.

  • Page 33: Self-Timer/ Right Button

    Self-timer ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self- timer ( ) button.

  • Page 34: Menu/ Ok Button

    MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted. If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 35 +/- button RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to be captured. Setting RGB Values 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( The RGB menu bar will appear as shown.
  • Page 36 +/- button Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( Balance.
  • Page 37 +/- button Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values 1.

  • Page 38: Lcd Button

    LCD button You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Pressing the LCD button in the RECORDING mode will change the display as shown below. Pressing the [ Image & full information ] If the LCD monitor is turned off, the auto focus lamp will light up. LCD button [ Image &...

  • Page 39: Using The Lcd Monitor To Adjust The Camera Settings

    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 with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. INFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated.

  • Page 40: How To Use The Menu

    Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Menu tab Main menu EFFECT SHARPNESS SCENE * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( 2.

  • Page 41: Size

    Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE, PORTRAIT and SCENE modes. Mode STILL IMAGE mode Icon 2272 2048 Size 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 1024 768 640 480 SIZE 2272X1704 2048X1536...

  • Page 42: Metering

    Quality Number of available shots(Still image) & Available recording time(Movie clip) (When using a 32MB SD memory card; based on Samsung's own testing) Mode Quality/Size 2272 S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS INFORMATION S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.

  • Page 43: Continuous Shot

    Continuous shot Select the number of pictures in sequential shooting. You can select from AUTO, MANUAL and MySET modes. - [SINGLE] : Take one picture only. - [2, 4, 8 SHOTS] : Take a specified number of pictures per shooting. Available maximum number of continuous shots, by image size/ quality type 2272X1704 2048X1536...

  • Page 44: Sharpness

    Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory.

  • Page 45: Starting Play Mode

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch to Recording mode.

  • Page 46: Playing Back A Movie Clip

    Starting play mode Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. Description Battery Play mode File Type Voice memo Protect indicator DPOF indicator Stored image number If you press the LCD button, you can check the following recording information: SIZE : 2272X1704 AV : F6.0 TV : 1/125...

  • Page 48: Using The Camera Buttons To Adjust The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.

  • Page 49: Voice Memo/ Up Button

    Thumbnail( The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size. Image size Maximum enlargement rate Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.

  • Page 50: Play & Pause/ Down Button

    Voice ( ) memo / Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4.

  • Page 51: Left/ Right/ Menu/ Ok Button

    LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu.

  • Page 52: Delete Button

    Delete ( ) button This deletes images stored on the memory card. Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press the DELETE ( button. 2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 53: Lcd Monitor

    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 the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY button.

  • Page 54: Starting The Slide Show

    Starting the slide show Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor. Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1.

  • Page 55: Protecting Images

    Starting the slide show Configure slide show effects: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show. Steps 1 and 2 are the same as for the [INTERVAL] section. 3. Select the [EFFECT] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

  • Page 56: Deleting Images

    Protecting images - If you protect an image, the protect icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (An unprotected image has no indicator) - An image in LOCK mode will be protected from the delete function or [DELETE] functions, but will NOT be protected from the [FORMAT] function.

  • Page 57: Resize

    Resize Change the resolution(size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab.

  • Page 58: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can view a picture in its proper orientation if the picture has been taken with the camera oriented vertically or up-side-down. Once the playback of the rotated picture is finished, it will switch back to the original state.

  • Page 59: Dpof : Standard

    DPOF : STANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

  • Page 60: Dpof : Print Size

    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 1.1 compatible printers. Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2.

  • Page 61: Copy Picture

    Copy Picture The camera has multi memory slots for both SD Memory Cards (Multimedia Card) and Memory Stick DUO. Copy contents from one memory card to another while both memory slots are loaded. [COPY TO MS] menu will be displayed if the current card is an SD Memory Card (Multimedia Card).

  • Page 62: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2 In a mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 63 PictBridge Print pictures 1. Connect the camera to the printer to display the screen. If [USB] submenu in the Setup menu is configured as [COMPUTER], the previous screen will remain and the camera will not connect to the printer. If this happens, change the [USB] submenu to [PRINTER] (See page 72) 2.

  • Page 64: Setup Menu

    Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu FILE PWR OFF LANGUAGE FORMAT D & TIME IMPRINT SOUND are default settings.

  • Page 65: File Name

    Setup menu Menu tab Main menu VIDEO Q.VIEW RESET CARD SEL. * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. File name This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 66: Auto Power Off

    File name INFORMATION The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S4300001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S4300001 to S4309999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder.

  • Page 67: Language

    Language There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the batteries or AC adapter are removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 68: Setting Up The Date/ Time/ Date Type

    Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/Time & Selecting Date Format 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 69: Sound

    Sound 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 error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. Setting Operation Sounds 1.

  • Page 70: Selecting Video Out Type

    Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI. Setting the Video Out Type 1.

  • Page 71: Quick View

    Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images. Setting Quick View 1.

  • Page 72: Select Card

    Select card The camera has multi memory slots for an SD Memory Card (Multi Media Card) and Memory Stick Duo. Select a memory card to use when both memory slots are loaded with a memory card. Memory card selection 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 73: Setting Up The Mycam Menu

    Setting up the MYCAM menu You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by Menu tab Main menu S.IMAGE S.SOUND...

  • Page 74: Start Up Sound

    Start up sound You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Setting the Startup Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab.

  • Page 75: Important Notes

    Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
  • Page 76 Important notes If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card. Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.

  • Page 77: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator - Memory card error CARD ERROR ! - There is insufficient memory capacity to take CARD FULL ! an image - There are no images stored on the memory card NO IMAGE ! - A memory card is not inserted...

  • Page 78: Before Contacting A Service Center

    Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is The camera not connected doesn t switch on - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities - The batteries are exhausted The camera - The Camera is turned off power ceases...
  • Page 79 Before contacting a service center Symptom - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an The images are appropriate macro mode unclear - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty The flash does - Flash off mode has been...
  • Page 80 Before contacting a service center Symptom Colour of image is different to - White balance setting is the original incorrect scene Images are too - Exposure is excessive bright - The external monitor has not been connected No image on properly with the camera external monitor - There are incorrect files...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications Type Image Effective Pixel Sensor Total Pixel Focal Length Lens F No. Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder LCD Monitor Type Focusing Range Type Shutter Speed Control Compensation Exposure ISO Equivalent Manual Modes Flash Range Recharging Time Sharpness Effect White Balance Voice Recording Date Imprinting Still Image...

  • Page 82: Software

    1024 : S.FINE 64, FINE 106, NORMAL 139 640 : S.FINE 129, FINE 201, NORMAL 227 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip...

  • Page 83: Software Notes

    Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).

  • Page 84: About The Software

    You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Application Software

    INFORMATION Close other programs before installing the application software. Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean 1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame.
  • Page 86 Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page.84 for more information about the application program. INFORMATION If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. 4.
  • Page 87 Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
  • Page 88 Setting up the application software 11. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 12. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. 13.
  • Page 89 Setting up the application software 15. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. 16. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 17.
  • Page 90 2. Refer to FAQ (p.100) to check for a possible solution to the problem. 3. If your PC’s central processing unit is VIA chip (This is shown in the USB Host Controller), download the patch file from the Samsung Camera web page. (http://www.samsungcamera.com)

  • Page 91: Starting Pc Mode

    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 "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable. The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
  • Page 92 Starting PC Mode Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2.
  • Page 93 Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.

  • Page 94: Removing The Usb Driver For Windows 98Se

    Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will open. Click [Samsung Digimax 430&370] and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. A window will open. Click the [OK] button and the camera driver will be removed.

  • Page 95: Removable Disk

    Removable Disk To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.85) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3.

  • Page 96: Removing The Removable Disk

    Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click the [Stop] button. 4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open. Select the [SAMSUNG Digimax 430 USB Device] and click the [OK] button. 5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will open.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver.

  • Page 98: Using Photoimpression

    Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start PhotoImpression4]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.

  • Page 99: Digimax Viewer 2.1

    2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera. Button Rotate Layer Rotate All Layers Redo Paste Close Picture 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. Description Programs Digimax Viewer...

  • Page 100: Digimax Viewer 2.1

    Digimax Viewer 2.1 Digimax Viewer functions are listed below. - Basic functions : Copy, Cut, Paste, Delete, Rotate, Rename, changing file type, Resize, Property. - Advanced functions : Print, Slide show, Export, Sending e-mail, On-line print, Web album etc. INFORMATION Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep.
  • Page 101 [Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.
  • Page 102 "Driver" tab, and click [Update Driver] or [Reinstall Driver]. If a message appears asking you to specify the location where the appropriate driver for the device is, specify the "D:\Digimax430 370\Samsung Digimax.KENOX Installation" folder (where D: is the drive letter of the CD-ROM where the driver CD is inserted).
  • Page 103 Most problems will be solved with those remedies. If the movie clip doesn't play back continuously, install the JPEGCODE provided with the camera again. For more information, visit the samsung website(www.samsungcamera.com) and see the FAQ page. Run] and a window will open.
  • Page 104 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD. OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION 145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON- GU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121 TEL : (82) 31-740-8086,8088, 8090, 8092, 8099 FAX : (82) 31-740-8398, 8111 SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 40 SEAVIEW DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ07094, U.S.A.

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