Samsung DIGIMAX A7 manual

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  • Page 1

    Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera. ENGLISH User ' s Manual[...]

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    ❾➓ 2 ❾➔ Instructions ❾✃ Use this camera in the following order Insert the USB cable Set up the camera driver Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.96) Take a picture (p.20) Insert the supplied USB ca[...]

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    ❾➓ 3 ❾➔ Contents ❾➴ Getting to know your camera 5 ❾➴ About the icons 5 ❾➴ Danger 6 ❾➴ Warning 6 ❾➴ Caution 7 ❾➴ An FCC warning 7 ❾➴ System chart 8 ❾➴ Identification of features 10 ❾✃ Front & Top 10 ❾✃ Back & Bottom 10 ❾✃ Side/ 5-function button 11 ❾✃ Mode dial 11 ❾➴ Connecting to a[...]

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    ❾➓ 4 ❾➔ Contents ❾➴ Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 58 ❾➴ Starting the slide show 61 ❾➴ Rotating an image 62 ❾➴ Resize 63 ❾➴ Protecting images 64 ❾➴ Deleting all images 65 ❾➴ DPOF 65 ❾➴ DPOF : STANDARD 66 ❾➴ DPOF : INDEX 66 ❾➴ DPOF : PRINT SIZE 67 ❾➴ DPOF : CANCEL 67 ❾➴[...]

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    ❾➓ 5 ❾➔ Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. ❾➴ Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. ❾➴ When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center. ❾➴ Please chec[...]

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    ❾➓ 6 ❾➔ Danger ❾✃ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. ❾✃ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammab[...]

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    ❾➓ 7 ❾➔ Caution ❾✃ Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. ➃❃ Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. ➃❃ Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. ➃❃ Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities. ❾✃ Remove the batteries when not planning t[...]

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    ❾➓ 8 ❾➔ System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Pouch User manual Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.95) SD memory card (see p.17) DPOF compatible printer(see p.65) CR-V3 battery AA Alka[...]

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    ❾➓ 9 ❾➔ System chart USB cable PictBridge compatible printer(see p.69) Computer (see p.94) For Windows ➃❃ PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) ➃❃ Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP ➃❃ Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) ➃❃ 140MB of available hard-disk space ➃❃ USB port ➃❃ CD-ROM drive ➃?[...]

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    ❾➓ 10 ❾➔ Identification of features Front & T op Back & Bottom * When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. The picture will be taken in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor. Viewfinder[...]

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    ❾➓ 11 ❾➔ Identification of features ❾➴ PROGRAM mode Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. ❾➴ AUTO mode ❾✃ You can selec[...]

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    ❾➓ 12 ❾➔ Identification of features Aperture priority/ Shutter priority mode The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the AS mode. ❾➴ AS mode Manual mode The Aperture value, Shutter speed and various functions can be set manually in this mode. ❾➴ M mode A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording [...]

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    ❾➓ 13 ❾➔ Identification of features ❾✃ Function lamp& Self-timer lamp Function Description For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. *The lamp will function while using the self-timer even if the configuration is set to off the lamp.(Bas[...]

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    ❾➓ 14 ❾➔ Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage ❾➴ It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. ❾➴ When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. ❾➴ Do not recharge the no[...]

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    ❾➓ 15 ❾➔ Connecting to a Power Source Battery status Battery indicator The batteries are fully charged. Prepare new batteries. There is no battery capacity. Replace with new batteries. ❾✃ There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks. 2.[...]

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    ❾➓ 16 ❾➔ Instructions on how to use the memory card ❾➴ Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 78) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. ❾➴ Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is b[...]

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    ❾➓ 17 ❾➔ Instructions on how to use the memory card ❾➴ If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. ❾➴ Don’t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. INFORMA TION [ SD(Secure Digital) m[...]

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    ❾➓ 18 ❾➔ Inserting the memory card 1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release. 2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover. 3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in s[...]

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     19  LCD monitor indicator [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.15 3 Continuous shot p.45 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Macro p.29 7 Metering p.45 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame 10 Camera shake warning p.25 11 Date/ Time 2005.01.01 01:00 PM 12 Exposure compensation p.37 13 White Balance p.3[...]

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     20  LCD monitor indicator 14 ISO p.35 15 Sharpness p.47 16 Image quality p.44 17 Image size 3072, 2816, 2592, 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.43 Number of available shots remaining 12 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:00:44/ 00:59:00 19 Voice memo p.28 20 Optical zoom/ Digital Zoom rate Starting the recording mode 1. Insert[...]

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     21   How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the iris and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Press the menu button to [...]

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     22  Starting the recording mode  How to use the M mode ( ) The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in this mode. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the M mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select Aperture Value and Shutter speed. * Please see page 39 for d[...]

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     23  Starting the recording mode [ MOVIE CLIP mode ]  How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 7. Point the camera towards the subject and c[...]

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     24  Starting the recording mode  How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations including portrait, children, landscape, text, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes, and snowscape. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Sele[...]

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     25  Things to W atch Out for When T aking Pictures  Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.  The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. [...]

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     26  Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera  The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.  Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. To turn on the camera power, press the power button.  If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off aut[...]

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     27  ZOOM W/T button  This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.  TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is sel[...]

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     28  ZOOM W/T button  To 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 camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.  Digital Zoom will not work in Night Scene mode.  You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the[...]

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     29  V oice memo( ) / UP button 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.  A distance of 40cm between you [...]

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     30  Macro( )/ Down button(Focusing)  Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable,  : Infinity focus range) Focus lock  To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.  Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the aut[...]

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     31  FLASH( )/ LEFT button WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0.8~3.0 0.8~2.0 0.25~0.8 0.25~0.8 Unit : m [ Selecting the Auto flash ]  Flash range  When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.  When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operate[...]

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     32  FLASH ( )/ LEFT button Icon Flash mode Description  Flash mode indicator  Available flash mode, by recording mode If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash off If a subject or background is dark, the camera [...]

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     33  Self-timer( )/ Right button  Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 2 second, 10 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie [...]

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     34  MENU/ OK button  MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected. AUTO, PROGRAM, AS, M, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE and SCENE. There [...]

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     35  +/- button  You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the ISO, white balance and exposure compensation. Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0(0.5EV steps) Exposure compensation ISO WHITE BALANCE AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H, FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM. AUTO, 100, 200, 400  Se[...]

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     36  +/- button  White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking.  Selecting a White Balance 1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( ). The white balance menu bar will appear as shown. 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT [...]

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     37  +/- button  Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and press the OK butto[...]

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     38  ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button)  You can use the ASM button to select the Aperture Value and Shutter speed in the Night scene mode.  Using the ASM button in the Night scene mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the NIGHT SCENE mode 2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value or shutter speed is turned gre[...]

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     39  ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button)  Using the ASM button in the M mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the M mode 2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value and shutter speed is turned green. 3. Press the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button to select the aperture value and shutter speed. - UP/ DOWN button : selecting t[...]

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     40  ASM button(Manual & Scene mode button) [ Image & full information ] [ Image & basic information ] [ LCD off ]  You can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Toggle the LCD button in shooting mode (except in voice recording mode) to display the next LCD information displayed.  If the LCD monitor is t[...]

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     41  Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings  You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.  The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selecte[...]

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     42  Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings * Menus are subject to change without prior notice. EFFECT SHARPNESS p.45 p.46 p.47 p.48 MYSET LOAD MYSET1 MYSET2 MYSET3 SAVE SHOOTING METERING p.45 Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page MULTI SPOT SINGLE 2 SHOTS 4 SHOTS 8 SHOTS AEB NORMAL B & W SEPIA RGB SOFT N[...]

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     43  How to use the menu 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. 4. Select a sub menu, and then press the OK button. The value you set will be saved and the menu will disappear. 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Us[...]

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     44  Size  You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality. Mode Icon 30F 15F Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode  S.FINE is the highest quality[...]

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     45  Metering  If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. MULTI( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for gene[...]

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     46  Continuous shot  By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images. [ PROGRAM mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] NORMAL : No effect is added to the image. B & W : Converts the image to black and white. SEPIA : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone(a gradient of yellowish brow[...]

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     47  Effect  You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. [ PROGRAM mode ] Sub menu Icon Description The edges of the image are softened. This e[...]

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     48  Save/ Load the camera configuration(MYSET) [PROGRAM mode] 2048  MYSET LOAD SAVE CANCEL MYSET1 NOR  Use the MYSET mode to save frequently used camera settings (SAVE) and use it later (LOAD)  Saving the camera configuration: Available in the PROGRAM mode. 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the PROGRAM mode and press [...]

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     49  Scene Sub menu Icon Description CHILDREN PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW  Select the [SCENE] submenu to automatically configure optimal settings, depending on the selected scene. Only available in the Scene Mode. Take a still picture of capturing moving children. To take picture of[...]

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     50  Starting play mode  If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.  If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal memory.  If you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press the [...]

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     51  Starting play mode  Playing back a movie clip Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still image. 3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. If you select a movie clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the play & paus[...]

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     52  LCD monitor indicator  The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.        No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.15 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.54 5 Protect indicator p.64 6 DPOF indicator p.65 7 Stored image number 9 SIZE : 3072X2304 Size AV : F2.7 A[...]

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     53  Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ) button Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera  In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions.  Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be vi[...]

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     54  Thumbnail( ) /Enlargement( ) button  The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.  Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and save it separately. 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing th[...]

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     55  V oice ( ) memo/ Up button 3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds. While the voice is recording, the recording status window will be displayed as shown alongside. 4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter button again. 5. The ( ) icon will be display[...]

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     56  LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button  LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab to the left of the cursor. - RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu tab to the right of the cursor, or to move[...]

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     57  Delete( ) button  This deletes images stored on the memory card.  Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your computer that you wish to keep. INFORMA TION  Deleting Images in Play Mode 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button and press[...]

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     58  Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor  PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY button.[...]

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     59  Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor  This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page - - STANDARD - INDEX - NO - YES - - - AUTO POSTCARD 4X6 8.5X11 A6[...]

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     60  Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor  Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page AUTO PLAIN PHOTO FAST PHO. AUTO DRAFT NORMAL FINE AUTO OFF ON AUTO OFF ON NO - YES - CUSTOM SET p. 73 p. 72 FILE NAME DATE RESET TYPE QUALITY[...]

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     61  Starting the slide show  Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SLIDE] menu tab.  Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the [INTERVAL] menu [...]

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     62  Rotating an image  ROTATE RIGHT90 LEFT90 180  You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button. [RIGHT 90] : Rotate picture in a cloc[...]

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     63  Resize  Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [LOGO] to save an image to be the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE] menu tab. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the U[...]

  • Page 64

     64  Protecting images  This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK). It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK).  Protecting Images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT] menu tab. 3. Select[...]

  • Page 65

     65  DPOF Deleting all images  Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in the camera's internal[...]

  • Page 66

     66  DPOF : ST ANDARD DPOF : INDEX  This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Us[...]

  • Page 67

     67  DPOF : PRINT SIZE  You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card. The [SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.  Setting the Print Size 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. 3. Select [...]

  • Page 68

     68  COPY T O CARD  This enables you to copy image files to the memory card.  Copying to the Memory Card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. - [N[...]

  • Page 69

     69  PictBridge  If you selected [COMPUTER] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your printer, the Mode dial lamp(Green) will illuminate and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward.  Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1. Press t[...]

  • Page 70

     70  PictBridge: Picture Selection  Select pictures to print 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.69) 2. The [IMAGES] menu will appear. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. When [...]

  • Page 71

     71   Printing Pictures 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button. [STANDARD] [...]

  • Page 72

     72  PictBridge: Print Setting  AUTO SET 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer. (See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [AUTO SET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the O[...]

  • Page 73

     73  PictBridge : RESET  Initializes user-changed configurations. 1. Connect the camera to your printer. The [USB] menu must be set to [PRINTER] before you connect the camera to the printer.(See p.69) 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET] menu tab. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu valu[...]

  • Page 74

     74  Setup menu  In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET - SERIES - OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10MIN - p.76 NO - YES - DATE&TIME 05/01/01 13:00 - YY/MM/DD - MM/[...]

  • Page 75

     75  Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page COMPUTER - PRINTER - DARK - NORMAL - BRIGHT - OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - YES - NO - USB LCD Q.VIEW RESET  This function allows the user to select the file naming format.  Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU but[...]

  • Page 76

     76  File name  The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001.  File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001  STA70002  ~  STA79999.  The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM  101SSCAM  ~  999SSCAM.  T[...]

  • Page 77

     77  Language  Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button an[...]

  • Page 78

     78  Formatting a memory card  Formatting a Memory Card 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOW[...]

  • Page 79

     79  Setting up the Date/ T ime  You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images.  Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [DATE & TIME] menu by pressi[...]

  • Page 80

     80  Imprinting the recording date  There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images.  Date Imprinting 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pre[...]

  • Page 81

     81   If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status.  Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press [...]

  • Page 82

     82  Selecting an External Device (USB)  You can adjust the LCD brightness.  Adjusting LCD Brightness 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT [...]

  • Page 83

     83  Quick view  If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images.  Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. P[...]

  • Page 84

     84  Setting up the MYCAM menu  You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUN[...]

  • Page 85

     85  Shutter sound  You can select the shutter sound.  Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Sel[...]

  • Page 86

     86  Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions!  This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a veh[...]

  • Page 87

     87  Important notes  If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card.  Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. C[...]

  • Page 88

     88  W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.78) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image - There are no images stored on[...]

  • Page 89

     89  Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarit[...]

  • Page 90

     90  Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty - Flash off mode has been selected The images are unclear The flash does not fire - If the subject is closer [...]

  • Page 91

     91  Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - White balance setting is incorrect - Exposure is excessive - Cable connection is incorrect - The camera is off - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected. - The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.0~[...]

  • Page 92

     92  Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 7.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 7.2 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Still Image mode : 1.0X~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X~10.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.0&quo[...]

  • Page 93

     93  Specifications Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV 3072 : 3072x2304, 2816 : 2816x2112 2592 : 2592x1944, 2272 : 2272x1704 2048 : 2048x1536, 1600 : 1600x1200 1024 : 1024x768, 640 : 640x480 3072 : Superfine 7, Fine 14, Normal 21 2816 : Superfine 8, Fine 16, Normal 25 2592 :[...]

  • Page 94

     74  Setup menu  In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page RESET - SERIES - OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10MIN - p.76 NO - YES - DATE&TIME 05/01/01 13:00 - YY/MM/DD - MM/[...]

  • Page 95

     75  Setup menu Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page COMPUTER - PRINTER - DARK - NORMAL - BRIGHT - OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - YES - NO - USB LCD Q.VIEW RESET  This function allows the user to select the file naming format.  Assigning File Names 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU but[...]

  • Page 96

     76  File name  The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is STA70001.  File names are assigned sequentially from STA70001  STA70002  ~  STA79999.  The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM  101SSCAM  ~  999SSCAM.  T[...]

  • Page 97

     77  Language  Setting Language 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button an[...]

  • Page 98

     78  Formatting a memory card  Formatting a Memory Card 1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOW[...]

  • Page 99

     79  Setting up the Date/ T ime  You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images.  Setting Date/ Time 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [DATE & TIME] menu by pressi[...]

  • Page 100

     80  Imprinting the recording date  There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images.  Date Imprinting 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and pre[...]

  • Page 101

     81   If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status.  Setting Operation Sounds 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press [...]

  • Page 102

     82  Selecting an External Device (USB)  You can adjust the LCD brightness.  Adjusting LCD Brightness 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab. 3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT [...]

  • Page 103

     83  Quick view  If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images.  Setting Quick View 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. P[...]

  • Page 104

     84  Setting up the MYCAM menu  You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu. The items indicated by are default settings. Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page OFF IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 USER IMAGE OFF SH.SOUND 1 SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUN[...]

  • Page 105

     85  Shutter sound  You can select the shutter sound.  Selecting the Shutter Sound 1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM] menu tab. 3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 4. Sel[...]

  • Page 106

     86  Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautions!  This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the following locations. - Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity. - Areas exposed to dust and dirt. - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a veh[...]

  • Page 107

     87  Important notes  If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the memory card.  Camera Maintenance - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. C[...]

  • Page 108

     88  W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy - Turn off the camera power and turn it on again - Insert the memory card again - Format the memory card (p.78) - Memory card error - There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image - There are no images stored on[...]

  • Page 109

     89  Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -) - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarit[...]

  • Page 110

     90  Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - A picture was taken within 0.8 m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode - Taking a picture beyond the flash range - The lens is smudged or dirty - Flash off mode has been selected The images are unclear The flash does not fire - If the subject is closer [...]

  • Page 111

     91  Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy - White balance setting is incorrect - Exposure is excessive - Cable connection is incorrect - The camera is off - There are no batteries, the batteries are exhausted or the AC adapter is not connected. - The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.0~[...]

  • Page 112

     92  Specifications Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 7.0 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 7.2 Mega-pixel SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9 Still Image mode : 1.0X~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X~10.0X (depends on image size) Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.0&quo[...]

  • Page 113

     93  Specifications Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV 3072 : 3072x2304, 2816 : 2816x2112 2592 : 2592x1944, 2272 : 2272x1704 2048 : 2048x1536, 1600 : 1600x1200 1024 : 1024x768, 640 : 640x480 3072 : Superfine 7, Fine 14, Normal 21 2816 : Superfine 8, Fine 16, Normal 25 2592 :[...]

  • Page 114

     94  Software Notes Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.  The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows.  Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced.  Copyrights for software are licensed on[...]

  • Page 115

     95  About the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Before connecting the camera to the PC, you should first install the camera driver.  Camera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. This camera uses the USB [...]

  • Page 116

     96  Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. http://www.samsungcamera.com : English htt[...]

  • Page 117

     97  Setting up the application software 3. A window for which you can select application software will be displayed. Select the application program and click the [Install] button. Refer to page 95 for more information about the application program. 4. Install Digimax Viewer. Click [Next >] button. 5. The Software License Agreement w[...]

  • Page 118

     98  Setting up the application software 8. Digimax Viewer installation is successfully completed. Click the [Finish] button to install PhotoImpression. The system will not reboot even if the [Yes, I want to restart the computer now] option is selected. * The frame 8 may not appear according to the system requirements. 9. The PhotoImpre[...]

  • Page 119

     99  Setting up the application software 12. A destination selection window will open. Click [Next >]. To copy to the files to another folder, click [Browse...] and choose a folder you want. 13. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button. 14. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program[...]

  • Page 120

     100  16. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 17. Turn the camera power on. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. * If you have ever installed an image viewer program or your OS is Windows XP, an image viewer program will open. If the image viewer pr[...]

  • Page 121

     101  Setting up the application software  If you have installed the camera driver, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may not open.  On a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may appear. In this case, specify "USB Driver" in the CD supp[...]

  • Page 122

     102  Starting PC mode  If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode".  In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.  The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode. [...]

  • Page 123

     103  Starting PC Mode  Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. 2. On your computer's desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Re[...]

  • Page 124

     104  Starting PC Mode 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. - By using [Digimax Viewer], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.[...]

  • Page 125

     105  Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE  To remove the USB driver, refer to the process shown below. 1. Trace [Start → Settings] and click [Control Panel]. [Click!] 4. Uninstallation is complete. Click the [Finish] button and the window will disappear. [Click!] 2. Double-click [Add/ Remove programs]. 3. The [Add/Remove Pr[...]

  • Page 126

     106  Removable Disk  To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install (p.96) the USB Driver. 1. Before turning the camera power on, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 2. Click [Removable Disk] under [My computer] or [Windows Explorer]. 3. Image files stored in the Removable Disk (DCIM → 100SSCAM) can be transferred[...]

  • Page 127

     107  Removing the removable disk  Windows 98SE 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the auto focus lamp blinks, you have to wait until the lamp is turned off. 2. Unplug the USB cable.  Windows 2000/ ME/ XP (The illustrations may be different from the real display in accordance with the Windows O/S.[...]

  • Page 128

     108  Removing the removable disk 6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will open. Click the [Close] button and the removable disk will be removed safely. 7. Unplug the USB cable. [Click!] 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS. You can check the MAC OS ver[...]

  • Page 129

     109  Digimax V iewer 2.1  This software is only compatible with Windows. 1. To open Digimax Viewer, click the [Start → Programs → Samsung → Digimax Viewer 2.1 → Digimax Viewer 2.1 ] and Digimax Viewer 2.1 will then open. 3. You can easily use the Digimax viewer 2.1 program as it offers a FILE menu and TOOL bar.And, you ca[...]

  • Page 130

     110  Using PhotoImpression With PhotoImpression, you can edit or store still images that you downloaded from the camera. This software is only available in Windows version. To start the program, click [Start → Programs → ArcSoft PhotoImpression → PhotoImpression]. The following screen will appear. [ Command Button ] [ Tool Bar ] [...]

  • Page 131

     111  Using PhotoImpression  Tool Bar Button Description Button Description Resize Layer Flip Layer Horizontally Undo Copy Delete Layer Rotate Layer Rotate All Layers Redo Paste Close Picture  For detailed instructions on how to use PhotoImpression, please refer to the program's Help. INFORMA TION FA Q  Please che[...]

  • Page 132

     112  FA Q [Case 4] The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. → Install the camera driver correctly. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera. [Case 5] There is an unexpected error during file transfer [...]

  • Page 133

     113  FA Q [Case 9] When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start → (Settings) → Control Panel → (Performance and Maintenance) → System → (Hardware) → Device Manager), there are  Unknown Devices  or  Other Devices  entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices with an exclamation m[...]

  • Page 134

     114  FA Q 2. Compatible problems with the codecs installed onto the PC. → If the movie clip doesn't play back after installing the JPEG Decoder, refer to the following. 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decoder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG [...]

  • Page 135

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