Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 530 Samsung
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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. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax 530.
2 Instructions 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.
3 Getting to know your camera 5 About the icons 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 An FCC warning 7 This digital camera can be used for 8 Manufacturer's contents 10 Identification of features 11 Front & Top 11 Back & Bottom 11 Side/ 5-function button 12 Mode dial 12 Connecting to a Power Source 14 Using the AC power adapter (3.
4 Voice memo / Up button 48 Play & Pause/ Down button 49 LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 49 LCD button 50 Delete button 50 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 51 Starting the slid.
5 Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.
6 Danger 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.
7 Caution Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.
8 This digital camera can be used for Printing images using a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped photo lab. (refer to page 56) Downloading image files from camera to computer. (refer to page 82) Editing images on a PC. (refer to page 89) Viewing images on a TV.
9 This digital camera can be used for Inserting images directly into any electronic document. Taking a favourite image and creating your own personalized calendar with it. You can even create your own unique gift wrap paper by using your digital images.
10 Manufacturer's contents Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. marked contents are optional. Digital Camera A/V cable Pouch 2 AA Alkaline Batteries USB cable User manual Camera strap Software CD AC adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.
11 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.
12 Identification of features APERTURE PRIORITY 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. Set the aperture value for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic shutter speed setting in the camera.
13 Identification of features Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in the camera. SHUTTER PRIORITY mode The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed.
14 Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.
15 Connecting to a Power Source Important information about battery usage It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions. When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
16 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. There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
17 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera comes with 32MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips.
18 Instructions on how to use the memory card If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off automatically. 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.
19 Inserting the memory card 1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. 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.
20 LCD monitor indicator [ Image & Full Status ] No. Description Icons Page 1 Battery p.16 3 Camera shake warning p.25 4 Flash p.31 5 Self-timer p.33 6 Macro p.29 7 White Balance p.42 8 Metering p.40 9 Exposure compensation p.35 10 Voice memo p.28 11 Date/ Time 2004/05/01 01:00 12 ISO p.
21 LCD monitor indicator 14 Sharpness p.41 15 Image quality p.39 16 Image size/ Continuous shot 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, 0.3M p.39 Number of available shots remaining 21 Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording) 00:01:20/ 01:00:00 18 Optical/ Digital Zoom rate 19 Auto focus frame Starting the recording mode 17 1.
22 Starting 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. 5. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. While pressing the +/- button, select the desired shutter speed by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.
23 Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) Steps from 1- 4 are the same as those for AUTO mode. 5. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. While pressing the +/- button, select the desired shutter speed by pressing the UP/ DOWN button, and select the desired aperture value by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
24 Starting the recording mode NIGHT SCENE mode ( ) This mode is used at night or against a dark background. 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.
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. (See page 26) Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
26 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera The RECORDING(AUTO, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, MANUAL, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE) mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
27 ZOOM W/T button This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 12X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
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 Movie clip and Night Scene mode.
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 10 seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.
30 Macro ( ) / Down button (Focusing) [ Fixed focus(Infinity) ] [ Autofocus(default) ] [ Macro ] [ Fixed focus(2M) ] [ Fixed focus(1M) ] Pressing the macro button for over 1 second Pressing the macro .
31 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 autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the auto focus frame turns to green, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
32 ICON Flash mode Description Flash mode indicator If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchr.
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.
34 MENU/ OK button If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons to change the data values and for your changes to be accepted. If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current camera mode on the LCD monitor.
35 +/- button You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation, aperture value and shutter speed. Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0EV Aperture value F2.8 ~ F11 Shutter speed 8 ~ 1/2000 SEC.
36 +/- button Shutter speed : Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in the camera. Selecting the shutter speed 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode.
37 The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings. Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.
38 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page AUTO 100 200 400 AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN NORMAL B & W SEPIA ISO EFFECT W.BALANCE p.42 p.43 p.42 * Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
39 Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Mode Icon 5M 3M 2M 1M 0.3M Size 2592X1944 2048X1536 1600X1200 1280X960 640X480 640X480 320X240 MOVIE CLIP mode STILL IMAGE mode .
40 If you press the OK button after selecting [CONTINUOUS], the screen shown on the side will appear on the LCD monitor. Select the desired number of continuous shots by pressing the UP and DOWN button and press the OK button. You can select continuous shooting or AEB(Auto Exposure Bracket ) shooting in this menu.
41 Shooting High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time. To take continuous shots, the number of available shots must be more than 2 because the minimum numbers of continuous shots permitted are 2. To take the AEB shots, the number of available shots must be more than 3 because of the same reason.
42 White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more natural looking. - [AUTO] : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions. - [DAYLIGHT] : For taking images outside.
43 Effect 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 & W : Converts the image to black and white. SEPIA : Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
44 Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, images stored in the memory card are displayed.
45 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.
46 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. No. Description Icon Page 1 Battery p.16 2 Play mode 3 File Type 4 Voice memo p.
47 Utilizzare i pulsanti per regolare la fotocamera Pulsante Miniatura ( ) / Ingrandimento ( ) Nella modalità Riproduzione, è possibile utilizzare i pulsanti presenti sulla fotocamera per impostare le funzioni della modalità Riproduzione in modo appropriato.
48 V oice ( ) memo / Up button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the menu cursor or change the sub menu value. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice memo button. You can add your voice to a stored still image.
49 Play & Pause ( ) / Down button In Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows: - While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move down the menu cursor or change the sub menu value.
50 Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect (p.53) or download images (p.82) to your computer that you wish to keep. INFORMA TION LCD( )button The shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The last image stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the play mode button.
51 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.
52 Configure the interval for the slide show : Configure the length of time to display each picture in the slide show. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [SLIDE SHOW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
53 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. Select the [PROTECT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
54 Deleting all images Of all the files stored in the memory, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Deleting all images 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [DELETE ALL] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
55 Copy to card This enables you to copy image files to the memory card. Copy to card 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
56 DPOF : ST ANDARD This function allows you to embed print quantity information on your memory card. This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files. The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card. Specifying the Number of Prints 1.
57 DPOF : INDEX Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Select the [PLAY[DPOF] 2/2] menu by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select the [INDEX] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
* Menus are subject to change without prior notice. 58 Setup menu In this mode, you can set up basic settings. The items indicated by are default settings.
59 Formatting a memory card This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [FILE NAME] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
60 File name The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S5300001. Whenever you store an image, the file number is increased by 1. The file numbers are named from S5300001 to S5309999 automatically, 9999 files will be stored in a folder.
61 Language Setting Language 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
62 Imprinting the recording date You can set up the date type that will be displayed on the captured images. Selecting Date Format 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 2/3] menu by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.
63 Custom user settings This menu allows you to save the changed camera settings. When the camera is turned on, the saved camera menu will be adopted.(Effect, Exposure, ISO, White Balance only) 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display.
64 LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. Adjusting LCD Brightness 1. Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode and the [SETUP 1/3] menu will display. 2. Select the [SETUP 3/3] menu by pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button. 3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
65 Selecting V ideo out type Quick view NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway.
66 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.
67 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.
68 W arning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display Warning indicator Causes Remedy Insert a new CARD or delete stored images to free up some memory. There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image. When taking pictures in dark places.
69 Before contacting a service center Please check the following Symptom Causes Remedy - Insert fresh batteries - Connect an AC Power Adapter - There is low battery capacity - An AC Power Adapter is not connected - The batteries are exhausted - The Camera is turned off automatically.
70 Before contacting a service center Symptom Causes Remedy Remove / re-insert batteries and switch camera on Camera malfunction Incorrect memory card format White balance setting is incorrect. Exposure is excessive. The camera buttons do not operate A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
71 Specifications Type 1/1.8"CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 Mega –pixel Total Pixels Approx. 5.3 Mega –pixel SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) F No. F2.8 ~ F4.9 Still Image mode :1.0X~ 4.0X, Play mode : 1.0X~5.0X(depends on image size) Real image Optical viewfinder 1.
72 Specifications Still Image : JPEG (DCF) 1.0, DPOF1.1, EXIF 2.2 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG), Audio: WAV 5M : 2592x1944 pixels, 3M : 2048x1536 pixels, 2M : 1600x1200 pixels, 1M : 1280x960 pixels, 0.
73 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.
74 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. Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax 530.
75 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.
76 Setting up the application software If you select [Exit] at the step 3, the application program installation will be cancelled. INFORMA TION If you select [Cancel] at step 4, a window for installing PhotoImpression will be displayed. INFORMA TION 3.
77 Setting up the application software 7. A window will open, asking you to choose a folder to which program icons will be added. Click [Next >] button. If you want to add the program icons to a different folder, choose another folder, and then click [Next >] button.
78 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. [Click!] 13. The [Select Components] window will appear. Click [Next >] button.
79 Setting up the application software 16. To apply changes, you must restart the computer. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], and then click [OK]. 17. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 19. If you can see [Removable Disk] under [My computer], the camera driver installation was successful.
80 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.
81 Starting PC Mode The camera driver must be installed before using PC mode. For driver installation instructions, please refer to p.75. To save battery power, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter (Optional) when connecting the camera to a computer.
82 Starting PC Mode 3. Select an image and press the right mouse button. 4. A pop-up menu will open. Click [Cut] or [Copy] menu. - [Cut] : cuts a selected file.
83 Starting PC Mode 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste]. 7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - 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.
84 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.
85 Removable Disk To 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 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 to the PC.
86 Removing the removable disk [Click!] [Double-click!] [Click!] [Click!] 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 illuminates.
87 Removing the removable disk 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 version during MAC OS start-up. This camera is compatible with MAC OS 9.0 ~ 10.
88 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. 2. If the [Auto Launch] option is selected, this program will be executed automatically with recognizing the camera.
89 Using PhotoImpression You can use PhotoImpression to perform the following tasks. 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].
90 Using PhotoImpression Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. [Case 2] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly.
91 FA Q [Case 4] The camera is not recognized 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.
92 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 mark(!) beside them.
93 FA Q 1) When the movie clip plays back, only the sound plays back without the image. It isn't compatible with the Mogen MJPEG Decorder. Uninstall the Mogen MJPEG Decorder as following order. Click [Start Run] and a window will open. Type "regsvr32 /u m3jpgdec.
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If you already are a holder of Samsung 530, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung 530.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung 530. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung 530 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
