Samsung Digimax 101 User manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 101, including taking images, downloading images and using the
MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Use this camera in the following order.
If your video output signal is PAL type, you have to select [PAL/50Hz]
in [VIDEO OUT] menu before taking a picture.(p.77)
Set up
the camera driver
Before connecting the USB cable to the PC and this
camera, you have to set up the camera driver.
Install the camera driver that is contained in the
Application S/W CD-ROM. (p.91)
Take a picture
(p.33 ~ 49)
Insert supplied USB cable into PC USB port and the
camera USB connection terminal.
(p.79)
Check the camera power. If the power is turned off, slide
the camera switch to power it on.
(p.35)
Open Window’s EXPLORER and search [Removable
Disk].
(p.97)
Take a picture
Insert USB cable
Check the camera
power
Check
[Removable Disk]

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SPECIAL FEATURES
This digital camera has the following features.
A fine resolution of 1.3 mega pixels
2 X digital zoom lens
Movie clip recording function
Date imprinting on a still image
Multiple language support
An FCC warning
This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in
commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy.
If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a some
situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of
the following measures.
Change the location and direction of any aerial.
Increase distance between camera and affected device.
Use a different socket away from the affected device.
Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

CONTENTS
Getting to know your camera 6
Safety note 7
This digital camera can be used for 10
Manufacturer s contents 12
Identification of features 13
Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side) 13
Product Exterior (Back/bottom) 14
Viewfinder/Camera status LED 15
LCD monitor indicator 16
Camera mode definition 18
STILL IMAGE mode 18
MOVIE CLIP mode 18
PLAY mode 18
PC mode 18
SETUP mode 18
Selecting camera mode and menu 19
LCD monitor menu indicator 20
Preparation 26
Connecting to Power 26
Using the batteries 26
Battery condition indicator 26
Using the AC power adapter 28
Attaching the strap 28
Inserting the SD memory card 29
Removing the SD memory card 30
Instructions on how to use the SD memory
card 31
Recording mode 33
Starting Recording Mode 33
Recording a still image 33
Recording a Movie clip 33
Using the camera button to adjust the
camera 35
POWER switch 35
SHUTTER button 35
LCD button 35
MODE button 36
MENU button 37
5-function button 37
OK button 38
UP button 39
DOWN button 39
FLASH / LEFT button 39
SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button 41
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera 42
IMAGE SIZE 43
IMAGE QUALITY 44
EV COMPENSATION 45
WHITE BALANCE 47
QUICK VIEW 48
LCD BRIGHTNESS 49
Play mode 50
Starting the Play Mode 50
Playing back a still image 50
Playing back a movie clip 51
Setting up the play back function by using
the camera button 53
Power switch 53
Shutter button 53
LCD button 53
Ready Advanced
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CONTENTS
MODE button 54
MENU button 54
5-function button 55
OK button 56
UP button 57
DOWN button 58
LEFT button 59
RIGHT button 59
Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 60
SLIDE SHOW 60
PROTECT 61
DELETE ALL 62
COPY TO CARD 63
DPOF 65
LCD BRIGHTNESS 67
Setting up the camera system 68
Starting SETUP mode 68
BEEP 69
FORMAT 70
POWER OFF 71
RESET 72
DATE SETUP 73
DATE IMPRINT 74
DATE TYPE 75
LANGUAGE 76
VIDEO OUT 77
PC mode 79
Starting PC mode 79
Important notes 81
Caution! 81
Warning indicator 83
Before contacting a service center 84
Specifications 87
Software manual 89
Software Notes 89
About software 89
Setting up the USB driver for
Windows 98SE 91
Setting up DirectX 8.1 92
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 95
Removable Disk 97
Removing the removable disk 98
Windows 98SE 98
Windows 2000/ME/XP 98
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 100
Using the USB Driver for MAC 101
Setting up Digimax Viewer 102
Digimax Viewer 104
Setting up MGI PhotoSuite lll SE 105
MGI PhotoSuite III SE 108
GET 111
PREPARE 115
COMPOSE 116
ORGANIZE 117
SHARE 121
PRINT 122
FAQ 123
SoftwareAdvanced
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Thank 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.
About the symbols
This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and
correctly.
This will help prevent danger and injury to others.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in a
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a factor, which, if not avoided, may result in camera malfunction or poor
image quality.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION indicates a factor, which should assist further in the operation of the
camera.

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SAFETY NOTE
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.
Please do not use this product in close
proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as
this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera,
and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your
dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable
foreign objects into the camera through access
points e.g. CARD slot and battery chamber.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands.
This could pose a risk of electric shock.

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SAFETY NOTE
WARNING
Do not use the flash in close proximity to
people or animals.
Positioning the flash too close to your subject s
eyes, may cause eyesight damage.
When taking photographs, never point the lens
of the camera directly into very strong light.
This may result in permanent damage to the
camera or your eyesight.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to
extremely high temperatures, such as a
sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places
of extreme variances in temperature.
Exposure to extreme temperatures may
adversely affect the camera’s internal
components and could cause a fire.
When in use, do not cover the camera or AC
Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build
up and distort the camera body or cause a fire.
Always use the camera and its accessories in
a well-ventilated area.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent
accidents e.g.:
Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. In case of accidents, please consult a doctor
immediately.
There is a risk of permanent eye damage if the flash is operated at a distance of less than one
meter from a person’s eyes.
There is a possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

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SAFETY NOTE
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 use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.
Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+ / -).
When the camera is not in use for long periods, always unplug the camera from its power source.
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it
continuously . It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you
are using the AC Power Adapter. After use, always
switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter
from the AC Power wall socket. Then make sure that
any connector cords or cables to other devices are
disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do
so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or
electric shock.

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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
Viewing images on TV
(refer to page 77)
Printing images using a dedicated
printer, DPOF-compatible printer
or DPOF-equipped photo lab.
(refer to page 65)
Editing images on a PC
(refer to page 108)
Taking a picture.
(refer to page 33 ~ 49)
Down loading image files
from camera to computer.
(refer to page 79 ~ 80)

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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
Inserting images
directly into any
electronic document
Taking a self-portrait
and using the image to
personalize name
cards
You can even create your
own unique gift-wrap paper
by using your digital images
Creation of a
digital photo
album

Manufacturer's contents
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MANUFACTURER S CONTENTS
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.
Accessories (optional)
Digital camera 2 AA Alkaline
Batteries Pouch
USB cable Camera strap
Product warranty
User manual
AC Adapter SD memory CARD
Video cable
Applications S/W-
Driver CD-ROM

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Product Exterior(Front / Top / Side)
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Power switch
Lens
Self-timer lamp
Viewfinder
Flash(p. 39)
DC input connection
point
Video connection
terminal
USB connection
terminal
Shutter button
Battery chamber /
Card cover
Card slot
Battery chamber
Strap eyelet

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Product Exterior (Back/bottom)
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
5-function
button
(p.37 / 55)
LCD monitor
Camera
status LED
(p.15)
Tripod socket
MENU button
(p.37 / 54)
MODE button
(p.36 / 54)
LCD button
(p.35 / 53)
Viewfinder
FLASH/ LEFT( ) button
(p.39 / 59)
DELETE / DOWN( ) button (p.39 / 58)
5-function button
SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT( ) button
(p.41 / 59)
THUMBNAIL / UP( ) button (p.39 / 57)
OK button (p.38 / 56)

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Viewfinder/Camera status LED
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Picture area frame
Optimum picture area over 1.5m
Camera status LED
Camera status LED
Color Status Camera status
Image processing(compression/decompression)
USB busy(PC mode)
Red Flash charge processing
USB busy
Power on processing
Green On Idle power mode (after 60sec. without camera operation)
Off System ready
Blinking
On & blinking
On

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LCD monitor indicator
No. Description Icons Page
1Battery p.26
2Camera shake warning p.34
3Flash p.39~40
4Self-timer p.41
5White balance p.47
6Exposure compensation +0.5 EV (Exposure Value) p.45
7Date 2002/09/01
8Time 03:15
9Card indicator p.29
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.
Recording mode
Image & Full Status

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Play mode
No. Description Icons Page
10 Quality p.44
11 Image size p.43
Number of available shots remaining(still image) 0015
Recording time(while recording a movie clip) 00:50
13 Message for canceling a movie clip recording
14 Digital zoom p.38
15 Recording mode
Image & Basic Status
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No. Description Icons Page
1Battery p.26
2Recording date 2002/09/01
3Card indicator p.29
4Number of stored images 100-0003 p.64

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Camera mode definition
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode button located on the back of the camera.
This digital camera has 5 working modes. These are listed below
STILL IMAGE mode ( ) (p.33)
This mode is used for still image shots between 1m ~ infinity.
MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) (p.33)
A movie clip can be recorded as long as the available recording time allows.
PLAY mode (p.50)
In this mode, the stored images on the memory can be viewed on the LCD monitor on the back of
the camera or on an external monitor using a video output terminal.
PC mode (p.79)
Your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Disk when connected by the USB cable.
You can transfer images between the computer and the camera.
If you are using Windows 98/98SE, you have to install the camera driver before connecting the USB
cable. The camera working mode will be changed to PC mode by connecting the USB cable.
SETUP mode (p.68)
You can select this mode on the STILL IMAGE/MOVIE CLIP/PLAY mode menu. In this mode, you
can set up basic settings such as BEEP, FORMAT, POWER OFF, RESET, DATE/TIME, VIDEO
OUT, LANGUAGE.

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Selecting camera mode and menu
You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by pressing the MODE button or MENU
button as below.
Power on STILL IMAGE
mode
( )
STILL IMAGE
mode menu
MOVIE CLIP
mode
( )
MOVIE CLIP
mode menu
PLAY
mode PLAY mode menu
Connecting USB
cable PC mode
Pressing MENU button
Pressing MENU button
Pressing MENU button
Pressing MODE button
Pressing
MODE button
Pressing
MODE button
Pressing
MODE button Pressing
MODE button
Pressing
MODE button

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LCD monitor menu indicator
IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Each mode has a menu as shown below. * marked sub menu is the default setting.
Camera mode
STILL IMAGE 1/2 ( )
SETUP (p.68)
IMAGE SIZE 1280X1024*
640X512
SUPER FINE
FINE*
NORMAL
-2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5EV steps)
(p.43)
QUALITY (p.44)
EXPOSURE (p.45)
Main menu Sub menu