Samsung DIGIMAX V4000 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using th

10This digital camera can be used forPrinting images using a dedicated printer,DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab.(p.76)Down loading i

100Downloading stored imagesOnce you have downloaded images to your PC, they can be edited and printed.Starting PC mode1. Connect the camera to your P

101PLAYImportant notesYour new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wearand tear, there are some impor

102Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear in the LCD displayWarning indicatorCARD ERROR !CARD FULL !NO IMAGE !NO CARD !FILE ERROR

103PLAYBefore contacting a service centerSymptomThe camera doesn’tswitch onThe camera power isdown whilst in useBatteries drain quicklyCamera does not

104Before contacting a service centerSymptomThe images areunclearThe flash does not fireIncorrect date andtime is displayedThe camera buttonsdo not op

105PLAYBefore contacting a service centerSymptomColor of imagedifferent to originalsceneImages are too brightNo image on externalmonitorWhen using the

106SpecificationsType 1/1.8" CCDImage Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega pixelsTotal Pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixelsFocal LengthSchneider Le

107PLAYSpecificationsImage Size Large : 2272x1704 pixels, Medium : 1120x840 pixels,Small : 544x408 pixels, Photo : 2272x1504 pixelsCapacity (32MB) Lar

108Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editing so

109About the softwareSOFTWAREAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following windowshould automatically run.

READY11This digital camera can be used forInserting images directly into anyelectronic documentTaking a favourite image andcreating your own personali

110Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the storedimages

111Setting up the application softwareSOFTWARE3. A window for which you can select application software willbe displayed. Select the application progr

112Setting up the application software7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to whichprogram icons will be added. Click [Next >] butt

113Setting up the application softwareSOFTWARE11. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >].To copy to the files to another folder,

114Setting up the application software15. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and thencl

115Setting up the application softwareSOFTWAREINFORMATIONIf you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open.On a Window

116Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SETo remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below.1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Pa

117SOFTWARERemovable DiskTo use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.110) the USB Driver.1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the cam

118Removing the removable disk[Click!][Double-click!][Click!][Click!]Windows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the au

119SOFTWARERemoving the removable disk1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the cameradriver.2. Check the MA

12Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. Manufacturer's contentsmarked contents are optional.Digimax Premium

120Using PhotoImpressionYou can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you d

121SOFTWAREUsing PhotoImpressionTool BarButton Description Button DescriptionResize LayerFlip Layer HorizontallyUndoCopyDelete LayerRotate LayerRotat

122Digimax Viewer 2.12. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizingthe camera.3. You can eas

123SOFTWAREFAQ[Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.Install the

124FAQ[Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) Device

125SOFTWAREFAQ1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decoder. U

126MEMO

127MEMOSOFTWARE

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READY13Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & BottomViewfinderAutofocus indicatorlamp(Green)Flash indicatorlamp(Red)Mode dial (p.15)Mode

14Identification of featuresSide5-function buttonFLASH / LEFT button(p.37/68)MACRO / SUPER MACRO / DOWN button(p.36/68)SELF-TIMER/REMOTE/ RIGHTbutton

READY15Mode dialEASYYou can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the camera.This digital camera has 8 working

16Mode dialA/S/MAperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual modeThe Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M mode.MOVIE CLIPMovie cli

READY17Connecting to PowerThere are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries (AA Alkaline,CR-V3, Ni-MH, Li-ion), or a

18Connecting to PowerNOTICEImportant information about battery usage- It is easy to buy the alkaline batteries, but the duration for using batteries v

READY19Connecting to PowerIf you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapterallows the camera to be used for long periods of time.Plug the adap

2InstructionsUse this camera in the following orderSet up the cameradriverBefore connecting the USB cable to the PC and thiscamera, you have to set up

20Inserting the memory card1. Turn the power off using the power switch. Open the memorycard cover and press the memory card as shown in the imageand

READY21Instructions on how to use the memory cardNOTICEIf you open the memory card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turnoff au

22Instructions on how to use the memory cardMaintenance of the memory cardTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or remo

READY23Selecting the date and timeYou can record the date and time with the image data in the memory card.2. Select the [SETUP] tab by pressing the RI

24Selecting the date and time6. To select the correct time, select [TIME SETUP] at step 2.Press the MENU button again and the menu will be cancelled.5

READY25LanguageThere is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor.INFORMATIONYou can select 15 languages. Those are listed below.

26Recording mode

RECORDING27LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.Image & Full Status No. Descripti

28LCD monitor indicatorNo. Description Icons Page7 Metering p.538 ISO p.559 Exposure compensation p.44Aperture compensation F5.6 p.44Shutter speed co

29RECORDINGStarting recording mode1. Insert the batteries (p.17).Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p

READY3ContentsGetting to know your camera 5About the symbols 6Caution 6Warning 7Danger 8Special features 9This digital camera can be used for 1

30Starting recording modeRecording audioSteps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a still image.5. Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotatin

31RECORDINGStarting recording modeNOTICECamera shake warning.When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the came

32Using the camera button to adjust the cameraYou can check the recording status in the LCD monitor.Image & full information Pressing the LCD butt

33RECORDINGINFORMATIONTo 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

34WIDE / TELE buttonZoom WIDEOptical zoom WIDE- Pressing the zoom button W.This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further aw

35RECORDINGINFORMATIONA distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance torecord a voice memo.Voice memo function is ina

36MACRO ( ) / SUPER MACRO ( ) buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN button makes the menucursor move do

37RECORDINGCamera working mode Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.)EASYPROGRAMPORTRAIT Normal (Fixed)NIGHT SCENE

38FLASH ( ) buttonIndicator Flash mode IndicatorAuto flashIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.Flash

RECORDING39NOTICETake photographs within the flash range.The flash ranges are listed below.The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too c

4ContentsThumbnail & Wide / Tele & Trimming button65Thumbnail / Enlargement / Trimming button66UP / Voice memo button 67DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT b

40SELF-TIMER / REMOTE buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shiftto the sub menu.When the me

RECORDING41INFORMATION Self-timer lamp In 10s self-timer : For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at one second intervals.For the final three sec

42SELF-TIMER/ REMOTE buttonINFORMATION The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:- When another button is being

43RECORDINGMF buttonIn dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occurs, press the MF button and you canselect manual focus.After chang

44+/- button This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions.However, you can select the exposure value by

RECORDING45+/- button INFORMATION If you change the exposure value, the expose indicator ( ) will be displayed on the bottomof the LCD monitor.W

46Using the LCD monitor to adjust the cameraMain menu Sub menuSecondary menuCamera working modeSIZEPRINT( 2272 x 1504 /SUPER FINE)EASYMEMO( 1120 x 840

47RECORDINGUsing the LCD monitor to adjust the cameraMain menu Sub menuSecondary menuCamera working modeWHITE BALANCE AUTODAYLIGHTCLOUDYFLUORESCENTTUN

48How to use the menuEvery camera working mode has [SETUP] and [MyCAM] tabs in their own menu. The main menus of the first tab are changed by differen

49RECORDINGSizeYou can select the image size you require.1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press the MENU button.2. Press the DOWN but

READY5Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.Keep the manual in a safe place

50QualityIn RECORDING mode, you can select the image quality (Data compression rate).INFORMATIONThe higher the QUALITY setting, the better the final i

51RECORDINGA / S / MIn this mode you can select the shutter speed or aperture value to your preference.1. Rotate the mode dial to the A/ S/ M mode and

52A / S / MAperture priority mode ( A )- The small aperture value is used for portraits to separate thesubject from the background.The large aperture

53RECORDINGMetering When the camera cannot calculate a desired exposure, you can change the metering method.INFORMATIONThe default metering mode is Mu

54ShootingYou can select the continuous shooting or AEB shooting in this menu.AEB is not available in the A/S/M mode.1. Rotate the mode dial to the RE

55RECORDINGShootingINFORMATIONContinuous and AEB shots cannot be selected in the TIFF image quality format.To take the continuous shot, the number of

56White BalanceThe white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking.1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode

57RECORDINGEffectUsing the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING m

58SharpnessYou can select the sharpness of still image.1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode and press theMENU button.2. Press the DOWN button

59RECORDINGMy SET mode menuYou can select your favorite settings that have been saved in this menu.1. Rotate the mode dial to the MySET mode and press

6About the symbolsThe camera mode icons will be marked on the right side of the title bar. The title is available only in themarked camera mode. Refer

60ChangeThe loaded My SET setting will be applied to the camera from this menu.1. Rotate the mode dial to the MySET mode and press the MENU button.2.

61PLAYPlay mode

62Starting the play modeTurn the camera on and select the Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the ima

63PLAYStarting the play modePlaying back a movie clipSteps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image.3. Select the recorded movie clip

64LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.No. Description Icons Page1 Play mode2 Movie clip3 Voice mem

65PLAYYou can view up to 9 images at a time and trim an image.The last image stored on the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor.Press the 5 function

66Thumbnail / Enlargement / Trimming buttonImage enlargement- Select an image that you want to enlarge and press theenlargement button.- Different par

67PLAYUP / Voice memo button1. Press the play mode button.2. Press the 5 function button to select an image that you wish toadd sound to.3. Press the

68DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttonDOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons activate the following.DOWN button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the

69PLAYDELETE ( ) buttonThis deletes an image stored on the memory card.1. Press the play mode button.2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select the

READY7Do not use the flash in close proximity topeople or animals. Positioning the flash tooclose to your subject’s eyes, may causeeyesight damage. Wh

70PLAY & PAUSE ( ) buttonWhen the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, press the PLAY & PAUSE button to play andpause the movie

71PLAYSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMain menu Sub menu Secondary menuSLIDE SHOW (Default : OFF)REPEAT ON OFFPROTECT ONE PICTU

72Slide showImages can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.You can view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor.INFO

73PLAYProtectThis is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).It also releases images that have been previously protected

74ResizeThe stored image size can be changed and used as logo image. The resized image will have a new file name.NOTICELarge sized images can be resi

75PLAYDelete allThis enables you to clear all unprotected images from the memory.NOTICERemember that this will permanently delete unprotected images.

76DPOF : StandardDPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card.Select the pictures to be printed and h

77PLAYDPOF : IndexINFORMATIONThe number of copy is 1.There is no indicator for the index print.If the index print was set, the [INDEX] sub menu will b

78DPOF : CancelThis is used for canceling the STANDARD or INDEX DPOF function.1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Press the DOW

79PLAYSetup menuMain menu Sub meun Secondary menuFILE RESETSERIESPOWER OFF(Default : 3 MIN)LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCHKOREAN ITALIANCHINESE 1 DUTCHCHINES

8DangerDo not attempt to modify this camera in anyway. This may result in fire, injury, electricshock or severe damage to you or yourcamera. Internal

80FileThis enables you to name files1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2. Press the DOWN button and the

81PLAYPower offThis function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent unnecessarybattery drainage.1. Press the menu butt

INFORMATIONThe default language is ENGLISH.You can select 15 languages. Those are listed below.English, Korean, T. Chinese, S. Chinese, Japanese, Russ

83PLAYFormatThis is used for formatting the memory card.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2. Press the

84FormatNOTICEWhen you format the memory card in your PC that runs on Windows 2000 or XP, pleaseselect the FAT file system.Formatting on a PC1. Select

85PLAYDate setYou can change the imprinted date.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2. Press the DOWN but

86You can change the imprinted time.Time set1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2. Press the DOWN button

87PLAYDate typeYou can select date type that is imprinted on the image.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) ta

88ImprintThere is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2. P

89PLAYSoundA beep will sound when you press the camera button and an error takes place. You can check thecamera condition with this function.1. Press

READY9Special featuresThis digital camera has the following features.A fine resolution of 4.0 mega pixelsA 3X optical and 4X digital zoom lensA superi

90LCD brightnessYou may adjust the LCD brightness1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[SETUP](Second) tab.2.Press the DOWN but

91PLAYVideoINFORMATIONSelect the correct movie standard for the outer monitor. PAL mode can support only BDGHINTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea

92Connecting to an external monitorConnecting to an external monitorIn RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by co

93PLAYQuick viewYou can briefly review the last image captured during the pre-set time.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button to select[S

941. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button twice toselect [MyCAM](Third) tab.2. Press the DOWN button and the cursor will be shifted to the

95PLAYStart up soundYou can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.1. Press the menu button and press the RIGHT button tw

96List of camera functionSIZE Print(Photo / Super Fine) ( )- - - - - - - - - - - -Memo(Middle / Fine) -- - --- - - -- --E-mail (Small / Normal) -- - -

97PLAYList of camera functionFLASH Auto ( ) ( )- - - -Red eye (with Auto) ( ) ( ) ----Fill-in ----Slow sync.(with Red eye) ( ) ----Off ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

98List of camera functionIMPRINT Off ( )DateDate &TimeDATE TYPE YYYY/MM/DD ( )DD/MM/YYYYMM/DD/YYYYSOUND EFFECT On ( )OffSTART-UP IMAGEOffIMAGE 1 (

99PLAYStarting PC modeIf you insert the USB cable into the USB connection terminal, the camera working mode will changeto the PC mode automatically.In