Samsung Digimax 250 Manuale Utente

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

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

11Identification of featuresFront & TopBack & Bottom* When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be dif

12Identification of featuresAPERTURE PRIORITY modeSelecting the automatic mode will configure the camera withoptimal settings. You can still manually

13Identification of featuresSet the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on thebrightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in

14Identification of featuresConnecting to a Power SourceThere are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries oralternat

15Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about battery usageIt is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries

16Connecting to a Power SourceBattery statusBattery indicatorThe batteries are fullycharged.Prepare new batteries.There is no batterycapacity. Replace

17Instructions on how to use the memory cardThe camera comes with 32MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images andmovie clips in the ca

18Instructions on how to use the memory cardIf you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the powerwill turn off automatic

19Inserting the memory card1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off.Open the battery chamber cover and press the memorycard as shown in the ima

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

20LCD monitor indicator[ Image & Full Status ]No. Description Icons Page1 Battery p.163 Camera shake warning p.254 Flash p.315 Self-timer p.336 Ma

21LCD monitor indicator14 Sharpness p.4115 Image quality p.3916 Image size/ Continuous shot5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, 0.3M p.39Number of available shots remainin

22Starting the recording mode[Aperture priority mode]How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( )Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode

23Starting the recording modeHow to use the MANUAL mode ( )Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.5. Select the MANUAL mode by rotat

24Starting the recording modeNIGHT SCENE mode ( )This mode is used at night or against a dark background.How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode (

25Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesPressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash ba

26Using the camera buttons to adjust the cameraThe RECORDING(AUTO, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, MANUAL,VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCEN

27ZOOM W/T buttonThis camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer atotal zoom ratio of 12X.TELE ZoomOptical zoo

28ZOOM W/T 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 came

29Voice 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

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

30Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing)[ Fixed focus(Infinity) ][ Autofocus(default) ][ Macro ][ Fixed focus(2M) ][ Fixed focus(1M) ]Pressing the macr

31Focus 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

32ICON Flash mode DescriptionFlash mode indicatorIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operateautomatically.Auto flashAuto &

33Self-timer ( ) / Right buttonSelecting the self-timer1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING modewith the exception of VOICE RECORDING mod

34MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for yourchanges to be accepted.If the menu is not

35+/- buttonYou can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation, aperturevalue and shutter speed. Main menu Sub menu Availa

36+/- buttonShutter speed : Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the brightness ofthe object by automatic aperture value setting in

37The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected.The items indicated by are default settings.Usi

38Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsMain menu Sub menu Camera working mode PageAUTO100 200400AUTODAYLIGHTCLOUDYSUNSETFLUORESCENTTUNGS

39SizeYou can select the image size appropriate for your application.Mode Icon 5M 3M 2M 1M 0.3MSize 2592X1944 2048X1536 1600X1200 1280X960 640X480 6

4Voice memo / Up button 48Play & Pause/ Down button 49LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 49LCD button 50Delete button 50Setting up the play back functi

40If you press the OK button after selecting [CONTINUOUS],the screen shown on the side will appear on the LCDmonitor. Select the desired number of con

41ShootingHigh resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time.To take continuous shots, the number of availa

42White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear morenatural looking.- [AUTO] : The camera automatically selects

43Effect By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images.NORMAL : No effect is added to the image.B &

44Starting play modeTurn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stor

45Starting 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

46LCD monitor indicatorThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.No. Description Icon Page1 Battery p.162 Play mode3 File Typ

47Utilizzare i pulsanti per regolare la fotocameraPulsante Miniatura ( ) / Ingrandimento ( )Nella modalità Riproduzione, è possibile utiliz

48Voice ( ) memo / Up buttonWhile the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the menu cursor or change thesub menu value.When the menu is

49Play & Pause ( ) / Down buttonIn Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows:- While the menu is showing, press the DOW

5Getting to know your cameraThank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.When you

50Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect (p.53) or download images(p.82) to your computer that you wish to keep.INFORMATIONLCD(

51Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorPLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode,pressing the ME

52Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picturein the slide show.1. Press the play mode button and

53Protecting imagesThis is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously p

54Deleting all imagesOf all the files stored in the memory, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will bedeleted.Deleting all images1. Press the

55Copy to cardThis enables you to copy image files to the memory card.Copy to card1. Press the play mode button and press the menubutton.2. Select the

56DPOF : STANDARDThis function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card.This function is not available for Movie clips and V

57DPOF : INDEXImages (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type.1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.2. Sele

* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.58Setup menuIn this mode, you can set up basic settings.The items indicated by are de

59Formatting a memory cardThis function allows the user to select the file naming format.Assigning File Names1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and

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

60File nameThe first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S5300001.Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by

61LanguageSetting Language1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP1/3] menu will display.2. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/

62Imprinting the recording dateYou can set up the date type that will be displayed on the captured images.Selecting Date Format1. Rotate the mode dial

63Custom user settingsThis menu allows you to save the changed camera settings. When the camera is turned on,the saved camera menu will be adopted.(Ef

64LCD brightnessYou can adjust the LCD brightness.Adjusting LCD Brightness1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP1/3] menu will display.2

65Selecting Video out typeQuick viewNTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico.PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finla

66Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions!This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the

67Important notesIf the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect thememory card.Camera Maintenance- Use a s

68Warning indicatorThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayWarning indicatorCauses RemedyInsert a new CARD or delete storedimages

69Before contacting a service centerPlease check the followingSymptom Causes Remedy- Insert fresh batteries- Connect an AC Power Adapter- There is low

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

70Before contacting a service centerSymptom Causes RemedyRemove / re-insert batteries and switchcamera onCamera malfunction Incorrect memory card form

71SpecificationsType 1/1.8"CCDEffective Pixels Approx. 5.0 Mega –pixel Total Pixels Approx. 5.3 Mega –pixel SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film

72SpecificationsStill Image : JPEG (DCF) 1.0, DPOF1.1, EXIF 2.2Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG), Audio: WAV5M : 2592x1944 pixels, 3M : 2048x1536 pixels,2M : 1

73Software NotesPlease ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.The attached software is a camera driver and image editing sof

74About the softwareAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the followingwindow should automatically run.Before co

75Setting up the application softwareTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, thestored images

76Setting up the application softwareIf you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled.INFORMATION If you sel

77Setting up the application software7. A window will open, asking you to choosea folder to which program icons will beadded. Click [Next >] button

78Setting up the application software12. A destination selection window will open.Click [Next >]. To copy to the files toanother folder, click [Bro

79Setting up the application software16. To apply changes, you must restart thecomputer. Select [Yes, I want to restartmy computer now], and then clic

8This digital camera can be used forPrinting images using a dedicatedprinter, DPOF-compatible printer orDPOF-equipped photo lab.(refer to page 56)Down

80Setting up the application softwareIf you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open.On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system

81Starting PC ModeThe camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. For driver installationinstructions, please refer to p.75.To save battery

82Starting PC Mode3. Select an image and press the right mousebutton.4. A pop-up menu will open.Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu.- [Cut] : cuts a selected f

83Starting PC Mode6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-upmenu will open. Click [Paste].7. An image file is transferred from the camera toyour PC.

84Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SETo remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below.1. Trace [Start Settings] and click [Control Pan

85Removable DiskTo use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.75) the USB Driver.1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the

86Removing the removable disk[Click!][Double-click!][Click!][Click!]Windows 98SE1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the aut

87Removing the removable disk1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports thecamera driver.2. Check the MAC OS. You

88Digimax Viewer 2.1This software is only compatible with Windows.1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start ProgramsSamsung Digimax Viewer 2.1 Dig

89Using PhotoImpressionYou can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks.With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you do

9This digital camera can be used forInserting images directly into anyelectronic document.Taking a favourite image and creatingyour own personalized c

90Using PhotoImpressionPlease check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.[Case 1] The camera power is off.Turn the camera power on. We re

91FAQ[Case 4] The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in DeviceManager.Install the camera dr

92FAQ[Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) ControlPanel (Performance and Maintenance) System (Hardware) DeviceMa

93FAQ1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decorder. Uninstall

94MEMO

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