Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 User Manual

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax
U-CA 3, including taking images, downloading images and using the MGI PhotoSuite III SE software.
Please read this manual before using your new camera.
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Summary of Contents

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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax U-CA 3, including taking images, downloading images and us

Page 2 - Instructions

10Manufacturer's contentsPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product.marked contents are optional.Digital Camera US

Page 3 - Contents

100Setting up the application software24. The [Choose Installation Type] window will open. Click [Next >].[Full] : the program will be installed wi

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101Setting up the application software29. The Installation Wizard is finished now. Choose [Yes, Iwant to restart my computer now], and then click [Fin

Page 5 - Getting to know your camera

102Setting up the application softwareIf you have installed the camera driver, [Found NewHardware Wizard] may not open.On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system

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103DigiStudio Installation guideSystem Requirements for DirectX 8.11. If your PC does not have DirectX (version 8.1 or later) installed, follow the in

Page 7 - An FCC warning

104DigiStudio Installation guideCautions on the Graphic Card (VGA)The DigiStudio software will not install on a PO with a graphic card that does not s

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105DigiStudio InstallationDigiStudio is a 3D avatar creation program. You can store3D avatar files on the camera and use one of the avatars asthe star

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106DigiStudio Installation6. The Software License Agreement window will appear, askingyou to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottomleft

Page 10 - Manufacturer's contents

107DigiStudio Installation13. The [Connection Speed] window will open. Click [Next]. To choose another transfer rate, clickand select the desired tran

Page 11 - Identification of features

108Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SETo remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below.1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Pa

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109Removable DiskTo use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.95) the USB Driver.1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to th

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11Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & BottomMode switchViewfinderAuto FocuslampMicrophoneStrap eyeletSpeakerLensPower button FlashShut

Page 14 - Connecting to a Power Source

110Removing the removable diskWindows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the function lamp blinks, you haveto wait unt

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111Removing the removable diskIf you use Mac OS 10.0 or later, you may experience an error occurring when youtransfer files from the PC to the camera.

Page 16 - FrontBack

112Digimax Viewer 2.1This software is only compatible with Windows.1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1

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113MGI PhotoSuite III SEAn introduction to the Welcome screenThis software is only compatible with Windows.To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [S

Page 18 - Inserting the memory card

114MGI PhotoSuite III SEIntroduction to navigation barBackReturn to the previous step.HomeReturn to Welcome screen.HelpDisplay help window.GetGet imag

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115MGI PhotoSuite III SEGetWhen you obtain images from the digital camera.Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection.1. To acquire im

Page 20 - LCD monitor indicator

116MGI PhotoSuite III SE3. Select the [ DCIM 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ].When you use the Digimax camera, only [Comput

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117MGI PhotoSuite III SE2. After selecting Album on the [ Choose a photoalbum], click an image in the album and click[Open].3. The Welcome screen will

Page 22 - Starting recording mode

118MGI PhotoSuite III SEComposeAdd text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step.Menu of [COMPOSE] stepsCollages : A collage consists of sever

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119MGI PhotoSuite III SEOrganizeOrganize your photos and other media files into albums.Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit

Page 24 - WIDE / TELE button

12Identification of featuresVoice recording modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the availablerecording time of the memory capacity allows.

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120MGI PhotoSuite III SECreating an Album1. To create an Album, click the large Organizebutton on the Welcome screen, or theOrganize button on the Nav

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121MGI PhotoSuite III SEAdd images to the album1. Select [ Choose an action to manage youralbum. Add..] to add images to the album. 2. Click [Compute

Page 27 - Voice memo( )/ UP button

122MGI PhotoSuite III SEMenu of [SHARE] stepsSaveTo save the active file according to its currentname and path.Save AsTo assign a new name or path to

Page 28 - Focus lock

123FAQPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.[Case 1] The camera power is off.Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an

Page 29 - FLASH( ) / LEFT button

124FAQWin XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance andMaintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller].There must be

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125MEMO

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6806-1671SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIVISION145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON-GU,SUNGNAM-CITY, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA 462-121TEL

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13Identification of featuresStill image modeThere are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries oralternatively, you c

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14Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about battery usageDo not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.Ple

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15Connecting to a Power SourceUsing the batteries: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, pleasecheck whether the batteries

Page 37 - How to use the menu

16Precautions on Using the Memory Stick DuoDo not insert the Memory Stick Duo on its own into a Memory Stick-compatible device.Do not insert the Memor

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17Precautions on Using the Memory Stick DuoMaintenance of the Memory Stick Duo(Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card&

Page 39 - Quality

18Inserting the memory card1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the memory cardcover in the direction of the arrow to open.2. Have the front of the

Page 40 - Metering

19When Using the Camera for the First TimeIf the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time andlanguage in the

Page 41 - Sharpness

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

Page 42 - Starting play mode

20LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.[ Image & Full Status ]No. Description Ico

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21LCD monitor indicatorStarting the recording modeRecording a Movie clip1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polari

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22Starting recording modeRecording a still imageSteps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movieclip.5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mo

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23Things to watch out for when taking picturesIf the camera is in focus, when you press the SHUTTER button halfway, the camerastatus lamp (green) will

Page 46 - Voice( ) memo / Up button

24Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraThe RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can beset up by using the camera

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25WIDE / TELE buttonTELE ZoomOptical zoom TELE : Pressing the zoom button T. This will zoom into the subject i.e. thesubject will appear nearer.Digita

Page 48 - LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button

26WIDE / TELE buttonTo 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 c

Page 49 - Delete( ) button

27Voice memo( )/ UP button3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.4. Voice memo will be recorded

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28Focus lockTo focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.Using the Focus Lock1. Ensure the subject in the cen

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29FLASH( ) / LEFT buttonICON Flash mode DescriptionFlash mode indicatorIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operateautomatic

Page 52 - Deleting all images

3Getting to know your camera 5About the icons 5Danger 6Warning 6Caution 7An FCC warning 7This digital camera can be used for 8Manufacturer's cont

Page 53 - Protecting images

30Self-timer( ) / Right( ) buttonSelecting the self-timer1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode.2. Press the SELF-TIMER( ) button

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31MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons ( / / / ) to change the data valuesand for your changes to be accepted.If the m

Page 55 - Rotating an image

32+/- button A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positiveexposure compensation value increases the exposure and t

Page 56 - DPOF : STANDARD

33+/- button ISO: You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specific light-sensitivity ofa camera is rated by ISO numbers.

Page 57 - DPOF : PRINT SIZE

34+/- button 2) Setting Userset mode1. In Night Shot mode, press the +/- button. A screenappears as shown to the right.2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT butto

Page 58 - PictBridge

35+/- button zoom0 zoom1 zoom2 zoom3 zoom4 zoom5 zoom6 zoom75.8 7.4 9.1 10.7 12.4 14.0 15.7 17.42.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.85.8 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8

Page 59 - PictBridge: Picture Selection

36Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsYou can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.In the STILL IMAGE/ MOVIE C

Page 60 - PictBridge: Print Setting

37Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working modeNORMALB&WSUNSETSEPIARGBSOFTNORMALVIVIDHow to u

Page 61 - PictBridge: Picture Printing

38ModeAUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images. MANUAL : Use this to store your custom settings forthe camera. Any changes made tosettings othe

Page 62 - PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINT

39Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.The higher the compression ratio, the lower the

Page 63 - Setup menu

4LEFT/RIGHT/MENU/OK button 48LCD button 48Delete button 49Setting up the play back function using theLCD monitor 50Deleting all images 52Protecting im

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40MeteringIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to takebrighter pictures. This can be set in Auto and

Page 65 - File name

41Effect SharpnessYou can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitorbefore you take

Page 66 - Language

42Starting play modeTurn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stor

Page 67 - Imprinting the recording date

43Starting 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

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44LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery P.152 Play mode3 File Ty

Page 69 - LCD brightness

45Using 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

Page 70 - Selecting Video out type

46Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.Trimming : You can extract part of the i

Page 71 - Quick view

47Voice( ) memo / Up button3. Press the shutter button to start recording. The [REC]message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (as shown)and voi

Page 72 - Initialization(RESET ALL)

48LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttonLEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.- LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button

Page 73 - Setting up the MYCAM menu

49Delete( ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card.Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images toyo

Page 74 - AVATAR 1

5Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.When you require After Sales service

Page 75 - Start up image

50Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorPLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing theME

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51Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageONE PIC -ALL PICS -DEFAULT -POSTCARD4X6, 8X10A

Page 77 - List of camera functions

52Deleting all imagesOf all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted. (The files that were stor

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53Protecting images4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing theUP/DOWN button and press the OK button.[UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function.

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54ResizeA stored image size can be changed and used as a logo image.The resized image will have a new file name.1. Press the play mode button and pres

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55Rotating an imageYou can rotate the stored images by 90, 180, or 270 degrees.1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the LE

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56DPOF : STANDARDThis function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image.1. Press the play mode button and press the menu butto

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57DPOF : PRINT SIZEYou can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card.The print size you set will be applied to all picture

Page 83 - Starting PC mode

58PictBridgeYou can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (soldseparately) and print the stored images direct

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59PictBridge: Picture Selection1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu mustbe set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera tothe printer

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

Page 86 - Important notes

60PictBridge: Print SettingYou can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and FileName Print menus for printed pi

Page 87 - Warning indicator

61PictBridge: Picture PrintingWhen printing pictures by connecting the camera to the printer, use the AC adapter.If the printer is turned off during p

Page 88 - Please check the following

62PictBridge : DPOF AUTO PRINTThis allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information. For instructions on how to set up DPOF, refer to page

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63Setup menuIn this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes,except Voice Recording mode. The changed setup

Page 90 - [Removable Disk]

64Setup menuThis function allows the user to select the file naming format.Assigning File Names1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press t

Page 91 - Specifications

65File nameThe first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SUC30001.Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by

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66Language Setting Language1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]

Page 93 - Software Notes

67Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date typeYou can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up thedate type.Setting D

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68Imprinting the recording dateThe Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image.The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE

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69Sound If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, whenbutton are pressed, and if there is a card erro

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

Page 97 - [Click !][Click !]

70Selecting 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

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71Quick viewIf you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just capturedon the LCD monitor for the duration set in the

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72Connecting an External Device (USB)You can select an external device to which you want to connect the camera using the USB cable.Selecting an Extern

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73Setting up the MYCAM menuYou can set up a start up image, start up sound, shutter sound and AVATAR. Every cameraworking mode (with the exception of

Page 101 - [Click !]

74AvatarStoring Avatars for the Startup Image and Selecting One asthe Startup Image1. In a mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.

Page 102 - INFORMATION

75AvatarWhen selecting or playing back an avatar, please use the adapter (3.3V 2.0A) for thecamera.You can store as many avatars as memory capacity al

Page 103 - DigiStudio Installation guide

76Start up imageSetting the Startup Sound1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and sele

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77List of camera functionsD : Default- : There is no related menu.K : Altered settings and values are maintained even after the camera is turned off.

Page 105 - DigiStudio Installation

78List of camera functionsAuto K(D) K(D) K(D) K(D) - - - -Daylight R-KR- - - -Cloudy R-KR- - - -Fluorescent R-KR- - - -Tungsten R-KR- - - -User set R-

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79List of camera functionsFunctionCamera working modeRecording MovieclipVoicerecording Auto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoOff K(D)

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8This digital camera can be used forPrinting images using a dedicated printer,DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or aDPOF-equipped photo lab. (ref

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80List of camera functionsFunctionCamera workingmodeRecordingMovieclipVoicerecordingAuto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoONE PIC - - -

Page 109 - Removable Disk

81List of camera functions1, 2 MIN 3 MIN 4~10 MINRESIZEROTATETrimmingEditNo - - - - K(D) - - -YES - - - - O - - -1600X1200 - - - - O - - -1024X768 - -

Page 110 - Removing the removable disk

82List of camera functionsFunctionCamera working modeRecording MovieclipVoicerecording Auto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoY/M/D K(D)

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83Starting 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

Page 112 - Digimax Viewer 2.1

84Starting PC modeDownloading stored imagesYou can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print themor use pho

Page 113 - MGI PhotoSuite III SE

85Starting PC mode7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC.- By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory

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86Important notesCaution on Using the Lens- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of theimag

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87Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayWarning indicator Causes Remedy- Turn off the camera power and turn it

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88Before contacting a service centerPlease check the followingSymptom Causes Remedy- Insert fresh batteries- Connect an AC Power Adapter- Insert the b

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89Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- A picture was taken within 0.8 mfrom the subject without settingan appropriate macro mode.-

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9This digital camera can be used forInserting images directly into anyelectronic document.Taking a self-portrait and using the imageto personalize nam

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90Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- White balance setting isincorrect. - Exposure is excessive.- Cable connection isincorrect.-

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91SpecificationsType 1/2.7" CCDEffective Pixel Approx. 3.2 Mega-pixelTotal Pixel Approx. 3.3 Mega-pixelSHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equiv

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92Specifications2048 : Super fine 17, Fine 33, Normal 502048P : Super fine 19, Fine 38, Normal 561600 : Super fine 27, Fine 54, Normal 821024 : Super

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93Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editing sof

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94Software NotesQuickTime Player : The program for playing back QuickTime movies (.mov). It can also playvideo files compressed with MPEG4 codec.Digim

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95Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images

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96Setting up the application software5. The Software License Agreement window will open, askingyou to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bo

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97Setting up the application software13. Specify the file types you want to associatewith QuickTime. Click [Finish].14. Installation is complete. Clic

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98Setting up the application software16. The [Digimax Viewer 2.1] installation window will bedisplayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next] button.[Cl

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99Setting up the application software22. A [Welcome] window will be displayed. Click the [Next >] button.[Click !]18. A destination selection windo

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