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
10Manufacturer's contentsPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product.marked contents are optional.Digital Camera US
100Setting up the application software24. The [Choose Installation Type] window will open. Click [Next >].[Full] : the program will be installed wi
101Setting up the application software29. The Installation Wizard is finished now. Choose [Yes, Iwant to restart my computer now], and then click [Fin
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
103DigiStudio Installation guideSystem Requirements for DirectX 8.11. If your PC does not have DirectX (version 8.1 or later) installed, follow the in
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
105DigiStudio InstallationDigiStudio is a 3D avatar creation program. You can store3D avatar files on the camera and use one of the avatars asthe star
106DigiStudio Installation6. The Software License Agreement window will appear, askingyou to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bottomleft
107DigiStudio Installation13. The [Connection Speed] window will open. Click [Next]. To choose another transfer rate, clickand select the desired tran
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
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
11Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & BottomMode switchViewfinderAuto FocuslampMicrophoneStrap eyeletSpeakerLensPower button FlashShut
110Removing the removable diskWindows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the function lamp blinks, you haveto wait unt
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.
112Digimax Viewer 2.1This software is only compatible with Windows.1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start Programs Samsung Digimax Viewer 2.1
113MGI PhotoSuite III SEAn introduction to the Welcome screenThis software is only compatible with Windows.To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [S
114MGI PhotoSuite III SEIntroduction to navigation barBackReturn to the previous step.HomeReturn to Welcome screen.HelpDisplay help window.GetGet imag
115MGI PhotoSuite III SEGetWhen you obtain images from the digital camera.Before transferring an image file, check the USB connection.1. To acquire im
116MGI PhotoSuite III SE3. Select the [ DCIM 100sscam ] folder. Then select an image and click [ Open ].When you use the Digimax camera, only [Comput
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
118MGI PhotoSuite III SEComposeAdd text, Compound Images etc. are available in this step.Menu of [COMPOSE] stepsCollages : A collage consists of sever
119MGI PhotoSuite III SEOrganizeOrganize your photos and other media files into albums.Menu of [ORGANIZE] steps [ Choose a photo album to view or edit
12Identification of featuresVoice recording modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the availablerecording time of the memory capacity allows.
120MGI PhotoSuite III SECreating an Album1. To create an Album, click the large Organizebutton on the Welcome screen, or theOrganize button on the Nav
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
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
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
124FAQWin XP : Trace [Start Control Panel Performance andMaintenance System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controller].There must be
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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
14Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about battery usageDo not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.Ple
15Connecting to a Power SourceUsing the batteries: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, pleasecheck whether the batteries
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
17Precautions on Using the Memory Stick DuoMaintenance of the Memory Stick Duo(Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card&
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
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
2InstructionsUse this camera in the following orderInsert the USB cableSet up the camera driverBefore connecting the camera to a PC, via the USBcable,
20LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.[ Image & Full Status ]No. Description Ico
21LCD monitor indicatorStarting the recording modeRecording a Movie clip1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteries taking note of the polari
22Starting recording modeRecording a still imageSteps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a movieclip.5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mo
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
24Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraThe RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can beset up by using the camera
25WIDE / TELE buttonTELE ZoomOptical zoom TELE : Pressing the zoom button T. This will zoom into the subject i.e. thesubject will appear nearer.Digita
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
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
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
29FLASH( ) / LEFT buttonICON Flash mode DescriptionFlash mode indicatorIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operateautomatic
3Getting to know your camera 5About the icons 5Danger 6Warning 6Caution 7An FCC warning 7This digital camera can be used for 8Manufacturer's cont
30Self-timer( ) / Right( ) buttonSelecting the self-timer1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode.2. Press the SELF-TIMER( ) button
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
32+/- button A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positiveexposure compensation value increases the exposure and t
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.
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
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
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
37Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working modeNORMALB&WSUNSETSEPIARGBSOFTNORMALVIVIDHow to u
38ModeAUTO : Use this for shooting basic still images. MANUAL : Use this to store your custom settings forthe camera. Any changes made tosettings othe
39Quality You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.The higher the compression ratio, the lower the
4LEFT/RIGHT/MENU/OK button 48LCD button 48Delete button 49Setting up the play back function using theLCD monitor 50Deleting all images 52Protecting im
40MeteringIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to takebrighter pictures. This can be set in Auto and
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
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
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
44LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery P.152 Play mode3 File Ty
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
46Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement( ) button The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.Trimming : You can extract part of the i
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
48LEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttonLEFT / RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.- LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button
49Delete( ) buttonThis deletes images stored on the memory card.Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images toyo
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
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
51Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu PageONE PIC -ALL PICS -DEFAULT -POSTCARD4X6, 8X10A
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
53Protecting images4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing theUP/DOWN button and press the OK button.[UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function.
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
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
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
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
58PictBridgeYou can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (soldseparately) and print the stored images direct
59PictBridge: Picture Selection1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu mustbe set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera tothe printer
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
60PictBridge: Print SettingYou can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality, Date Print, and FileName Print menus for printed pi
61PictBridge: Picture PrintingWhen printing pictures by connecting the camera to the printer, use the AC adapter.If the printer is turned off during p
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
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
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
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
66Language Setting Language1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
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
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
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
7Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.Do not short circ
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
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
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
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
74AvatarStoring Avatars for the Startup Image and Selecting One asthe Startup Image1. In a mode other than Voice Recording mode, press theMENU button.
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
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
77List of camera functionsD : Default- : There is no related menu.K : Altered settings and values are maintained even after the camera is turned off.
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-
79List of camera functionsFunctionCamera working modeRecording MovieclipVoicerecording Auto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoOff K(D)
8This digital camera can be used forPrinting images using a dedicated printer,DPOF and PictBridge compatible printer or aDPOF-equipped photo lab. (ref
80List of camera functionsFunctionCamera workingmodeRecordingMovieclipVoicerecordingAuto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoONE PIC - - -
81List of camera functions1, 2 MIN 3 MIN 4~10 MINRESIZEROTATETrimmingEditNo - - - - K(D) - - -YES - - - - O - - -1600X1200 - - - - O - - -1024X768 - -
82List of camera functionsFunctionCamera working modeRecording MovieclipVoicerecording Auto Night ManualPlayStill image Movie clipVoice memoY/M/D K(D)
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
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
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
86Important notesCaution on Using the Lens- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of theimag
87Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayWarning indicator Causes Remedy- Turn off the camera power and turn it
88Before contacting a service centerPlease check the followingSymptom Causes Remedy- Insert fresh batteries- Connect an AC Power Adapter- Insert the b
89Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- A picture was taken within 0.8 mfrom the subject without settingan appropriate macro mode.-
9This digital camera can be used forInserting images directly into anyelectronic document.Taking a self-portrait and using the imageto personalize nam
90Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes Remedy- White balance setting isincorrect. - Exposure is excessive.- Cable connection isincorrect.-
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
92Specifications2048 : Super fine 17, Fine 33, Normal 502048P : Super fine 19, Fine 38, Normal 561600 : Super fine 27, Fine 54, Normal 821024 : Super
93Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editing sof
94Software NotesQuickTime Player : The program for playing back QuickTime movies (.mov). It can also playvideo files compressed with MPEG4 codec.Digim
95Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images
96Setting up the application software5. The Software License Agreement window will open, askingyou to agree to the licensing. Use the button on the bo
97Setting up the application software13. Specify the file types you want to associatewith QuickTime. Click [Finish].14. Installation is complete. Clic
98Setting up the application software16. The [Digimax Viewer 2.1] installation window will bedisplayed as shown alongside. Click the [Next] button.[Cl
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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