Samsung DIGIMAX 350SE User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 350SE, including takingimages, downloading images and usin

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESProduct Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom)FlashShutter button(page 30)MicrophoneMode dial (page 25)Strap eyeletLensSelf-timer l

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESDigimax ViewerThis software is only compatible with Windows.To open Digimax Viewer, click the [ Start Programs Samsung Digi

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite SEThis software is only compatible with Windows.To open MGI PhotoSuite lll SE, click the [Start Prog

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite SEAn introduction to the Welcome screenGetGet images.PrepareA number of photo editing activities can be perfor

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESIntroduciton to navigation barBackReturn to the previous step.HomeReturn to Welcome screen.HelpDisplay help window.Get

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SEGETTo obtain images from the computer1To acquire images,Click the large [Get] buttonon the Welcome screen

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SEWhen you obtain images from the digital camera.1To acquire images, click the large [Get] buttonon

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SE3Select [ Dcim -> 100sscam ] folder. Then selectimage and click [ Open ].4The Welcome screen will chan

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SE1To acquire images, click the the large [Get]button on the Welcome screen, or the [Get]button on

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SEPREPAREWhen the image is loaded, the step changes to Prepare automatically.Menu of [PREPARE] stepRotate &

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SECOMPOSEAdd Text , Compound Images etc.. are available in this step.Menu of [COMPOSE] stepsCollage

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESProduct Exterior (Back)READYLCD monitorAutofocusindicator (Green)lampViewfinderFlash indicator(Red) lamp5-function buttonMEN

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SEORGANIZEOrganize your photos and other media files into albums.Menu of [ORGANIZE] stepChoose a photo albu

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SECreating an Album1To create an Album, click the large Organize button on the Welcome screen, or t

HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SESHARESaving images1Saving or sharing images.Menu of [SHARE] stepSaveTo save the active file according to

SOFTWAREHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARESMGI PhotoSuite lll SEReferenceFor more information, please refer to the Help file in [Help MGI PhotoSuite lll help].P

REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWSRemoving USB Driver for Windows1Click [Add/Remove programs] in Controller.2After selecting [Samsung Digimax 350SECa

SOFTWAREREMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWSReferenceIf you are a Windows 2000/ME/XP user, follow the procedure below to remove the USBDriver.1. Connec

CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR MACConnecting USB cable to camera for macintoshThe USB port has to be in the Macintosh or keyboard.1Connect the USB cable to

SOFTWAREHOW TO INSTALL AND USE THE USB DRIVER FOR MACSetting up USB Driver for MAC1USB Driver for MAC is not included with the Application CD as MAC O

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

FAQAbout USB[Case 7] There is an unexpected error during file transfer.Turn the camera power off and on again. Then transfer the file again.[Case 8] H

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESProduct Exterior (side)ViewfinderClose range picture area markPicture area frameOptimum picture area over 1.5mAutofocus fram

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESREADYReferenceVertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way.Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESLCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.Shot modeWhenever you press the LCD

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESREADY9 Exposure compensation page 4710 Zoom / Digital Zoom page 3311Number of available shots remaining12 Image size / Conti

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESLCD monitor menu indicatorEach mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below.SIZE : se

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESREADYEXPOSURE : select E.V. (page 47)ISO : select ISO (page 49)W.BALANCE : select White Balance (page 50)EFFECT : add effect

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURESReferenceThere is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PCmode.FORMAT : format CF CARD (

PREPARATIONConnecting to PowerREADYThere are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AAAlkaline or CR-V3), or altern

SPECIAL FEATURESThank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.This digital camera has the following features.A high resolution of 3.2 mega pixelsA 3 X

PREPARATIONUsing the AC power adapterIf you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be usedfor long periods of time. I

READYPREPARATIONInserting the CF CARD1Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open.2Insert the card towards the arrow. The front side of

PREPARATIONReferenceUsing a 16/ 32MB CF CARD, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expe

READYPREPARATIONInstructions on how to use the CF CARDUsing a new CF CARD for the first timeBefore using the CF CARD, it must be initialized.Initializ

PREPARATIONSelecting the date and timeYou can record the date and time with the image data in the CF CARD when you take an image.You will need to chec

READYCAMERA WORKING MODECamera working modeYou can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of thecamera.This digital

TAKING PHOTOSNow let's take a picture1To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( ).Pressing the power button over 2 seconds changes the SO

READYTAKING PHOTOSNoteSelect Macro shot mode when the subject is between 0.2m ~ 0.8m from the camera.Refer to page 32 for information on Macro shootin

TAKING PHOTOSReferenceThere are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned nextto the viewfinder.If the camera is in focus when you press the shutt

SETTING UP SHOOTING FUNCTIONMovie clip shotIn a movie clip shot, sound and movie clip are recorded at the same time.When the mode dial is rotated to M

MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTSManufacturer's contentsPlease check that you have the correct contents before using this product.READYAC AdapterDigital ca

POWER button- Used for turning the camera power on / off.- The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. This is do

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONMENU button- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayedon the LCD mo

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONUsed for macro shots (0.2M ~ 0.8M).In dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occours, press the FOC

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONZOOM (W/T) buttonUsed for digital or optical zooming in / out (Still image, Night scene, Movie clip).This came

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONNoteTake care not to touch the lens during the zoom operation as this may cause damage.Take care not to touch the lens

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONOK buttonUsed as a confirming data that is changed by using / / / buttons.FLASH / LEFT buttonWhen the menu is

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONFlash mode indicatorReferenceUsing the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.Under normal operating c

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSELF-TIMER / RIGHT buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursors

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONMIC / UP buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursorshift to up, or cha

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONMETERING / Down buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button makes the cursor shi

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOREditing imageson a PCRecording imagesonto CDPrinting imagesViewing imageson TV

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONUsing the LCD monitor to adjust the cameraShooting functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor.In the shot mode,

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSIZEIn STILL IMAGE and NIGHT SCENE mode, you can select the image size.A large image uses more memory, so inc

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONQUALITYIn STILL IMAGE, NIGHT SCENE modes, you can select the image data compression rate.The higher the QUALITY settin

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSHARPNESSIn the STILL IMAGE mode, you can select image sharpness.Select the desired SHARPNESS (SOFT/ NORMAL/ H

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONEFFECTUsing the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.In STILL IMAGE or MOV

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSHOOTINGThis allows continuous shooting.In this mode, you can take moving subjects continuously.Once a continu

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSelecting the number of continuous shotsSelect the desired number by pressing the UP ( ) /DOWN ( ) buttons.Press the

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONEXPOSUREThis camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lightingconditions. However, y

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION7. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) buttons. The camera calculates the exposure value a

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONISOYou can select the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu.Raising the ISO sensitivity

READYTHIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FORInserting images directly into any electronic documentTaking a self-portrait and using the image to personaliz

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONW.BALANCEDifferent lighting conditions may cause a color cast on your images.The white balance control allows you to

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTIONSCENEIn NIGHT SCENE mode, Select the desired SCENE mode.- [PORTRAIT] mode ( ) : This is used for both por

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSStarting Play Mode- Turn the camera on and select ( ) on the mode dial. The camera can now play back theimages st

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSSetting up play back function by using the camera buttonTHUMBNAIL / ZOOM W buttonYou can view up to 9 images at

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSZOOM W / ZOOM T buttonWhen viewing a single image in PLAY mode, use the zoom T button to enlarge theselected image.1. Tu

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSLCD buttonPressing the LCD button will change the display as follows.You can view image information(Shutter spee

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSDELETE buttonThis deletes image stored on the CF CARD.1. Turn the camera power on.2. Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode.3

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSMIC / UP buttonWhen the LCD monitor is turned on, pressing the button will either cause the cursor tomove up or

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS1. Turn the camera power on.2. Rotate the mode dial to PLAY mode( ).3. Press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) buttons t

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSSetting up play back function using the LCD monitorSLIDE SHOWImages can be displayed continuously at pre-set int

CONTENTSReadyGetting to Know your camera 7Safety note 8Identification of features 10Product Exterior 10Viewfinder 12LCD monitor indicator 14LCD monito

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSPROTECTThis is used to protect specific shots from accidental erasing (LOCK). It also releases images that have been pre

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS6. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) buttons.- ONE IMAGE : This protects a single

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSDELETE ALLThis enables you to clear all unprotected images from the CF CARD.Remember that this will permanently delete u

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSFORMATThis is used to format the CF CARD. all images INCLUDING protected images will bedeleted.1. Turn the camer

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)DPOF stores printing information onto the CF CARD, enabling you to have images printed

ADVANCEDSETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSINDEXThis function will specify the number of copies (except for movie clips) for index print.The maximum number

SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONSREVIEWYou can review specified number of STANDARD or INDEX copies.1. Turn the camera on.2. Rotate the mode dial to PLAY

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEMStarting Set up modeFILE NAMEThis enables you to name files- SERIES type : Under this system, the file name will d

SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM1. Turn the camera on.2. Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode ( ).3. A menu will display on the LCD monitor.4. Press t

ADVANCEDSETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEMLANGUAGEThere is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor.ENGLISH, GERMAN,FRENCH,SPANISH,CHI

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERAAbout the image mark Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.Keep the manual in a safe place.Thi

SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMDATE SETUPThis alters the time and date stored with the images.Range: 2001 ~ 2050 year (leap years and months are corrected au

ADVANCEDSETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMIMPRINTThere is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images.There are 3 types of IMPRINT.- OFF: IMPRINT function is

SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMDATE TYPEYou can select date type that is imprinted on the image.- YYYY/MM/DD : year /month/ day- DD/MM/YYYY : day /month /yea

ADVANCEDSETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMUSER SETUser can save the sub menu, that is returned to default when the camera power is off, asuser preferences.Only

SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEM< TABLE 1 > List of menu and sub menu- Remarks : Default x : There is no associated menu: The setting is mainta

ADVANCEDSETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMON xxxOFF xxxC.W.A xxxCenter xxxAuto xxxWHITE Daylight xxxxBALANCE Fluorescent xxxxTungsten xxxxPortrait x x xxxLandsc

SETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMLCDYou may adjust the LCD brightness.1. Turn the camera on.2. Rotate the mode dial to SET UP mode( ).3. [SETUP 1/3] menu

ADVANCEDSETTING UP CAMERA SYSTEMVIDEO OUTThe Video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will begoverned by the type

CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MONITORConnecting to an external monitorIn STILL IMAGE or PLAY mode, you can view the stored images or movie clips byconnect

ADVANCEDPC MODEFunctions of PC modeNoteThe USB Storage Driver must be installed before using PC mode. Refer to page 90 regarding installation.To save

SAFETY NOTEWARNINGDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electricshock or severe damage to you or your came

IMPORTANT NOTESCaution!Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstandgeneral wear and tear, there are some impo

ADVANCEDIMPORTANT NOTEIf the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is agood idea to remove the batteries a

IMPORTANT NOTEWarning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display :Warning messageNO CARD !NO IMAGE !CARD FULL !CARD FAIL !

BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTERPlease check the followingADVANCEDSymptomThe camera will notswitch on.The camera powersdown whilst in use.The batterie

BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTERPlease check the followingSymptomThe images areunclear.The flash does notfire.Incorrect date andtime is displayed.The

ADVANCEDBEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTERSymptomImages are not very clear.DATE/TIME is notdisplayed on theimage.No image onexternal monitorCauseThe len

SPECIFICATIONS1/1.8” CCDApprox. 3.2 Mega pixelsApprox. 3.3 Mega pixelsf = 7.0 ~ 21.0mm (35mm film equivalent : 34 ~ 102mm)F2.6 ~ F4.7Still Image mode

ADVANCEDSPECIFICATIONSLarge : Super fine 9/19, Fine 19/39, Normal 29/59Photo : Super fine 10/22, Fine 22/45, Normal 32/66Medium : Super fine 38/77, Fi

About softwaresUSB Storage DriverThis camera uses USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use the camera asa USB card reader. After installin

SOFTWAREHOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWSHow to set up the softwareInserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the foll

SAFETY NOTEREADYNOTEDo not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as asealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other place

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWSSetting up USB driver for Windows1Click [ Storage Driver] menu on the Autorunframe and the ‘InstallShield Wiza

SOFTWAREHOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWSSetting up USB driver for Windows4After restarting computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWSSetting up Digimax ViewerThis software is only compatible with Windows.1Click [Digimax Viewer] on the Autorun f

SOFTWAREHOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWSSetting up Digimax Viewer5Select Program folder and click [Next].6Setup status window will display.7In

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWSSetting up the MGI PhotoSuite lll SE2Select language.3A Welcome window will be displayed.Click [Next >] to m

SOFTWAREHOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWS5Select setup type.Full : the program will be installed with all theoptions.Custom : you can choose wh

HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARES FOR WINDOWS8Installation is completed.If installation is completed correctly, Autoplay isregistered automatically into th

SOFTWARECONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR WINDOWSConnecting USB cable to the Camera for WindowsTo download images, you will need Windows 98 or later and a USB

REMOVABLE DISKNoteImportant information whilst using the Removable DiskThe [Removable Disk] indicator will not show when the camera power is off.We re

SOFTWAREREMOVABLE DISKReferenceWhen a downloaded movie won't play back, follow the procedure below. [ Solution 1 ] Install JPEG_Decoder.1. Insert