Samsung DIGIMAX 300 User manual

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity
mark of the European Community (EC)
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 300,
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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Use this camera in the following order
Instructions
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.76)
Take a picture (p.30~44)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC USB port
and the camera USB connection terminal.(p.66)
Check the camera power. If the power is turned off,
slide the camera switch to power it on.(p.32)
Take a picture
Check the
camera power
Check
[Removable Disk]
Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for
[Removable Disk].(p.67)

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Contents
Getting to know your camera 5
About the icons 5
Danger 6
Warning 6
Caution 7
This digital camera can be used for 8
Special features 10
An FCC warning 10
Manufacturer's contents 11
Identification of features 12
Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom) 12
Product Exterior (Back) 13
Camera status LED 13
LCD monitor indicator 15
Camera mode definition 17
Selecting camera mode and menu 18
LCD monitor menu indicator 19
Connecting to Power 23
Using the batteries 24
Battery condition indicator 24
Using the Digimax battery pack
(Optional : SBP-3603, 3.3V) 24
Using the AC power adapter 25
Attaching the strap 25
Inserting the SD memory card 26
Removing the SD memory card 27
Instructions on how to use
the SD memory card 27
Starting Recording Mode 30
Recording a still image 30
Recording a Movie clip 30
Using the camera button to adjust
the camera 32
POWER switch 32
SHUTTER button 32
LCD button 32
MENU button 33
Focus switch 34
4-function button 35
SET/ RIGHT button 35
THUMBNAIL/ LEFT button 36
SELF-TIMER / UP button 36
FLASH / DOWN button 37
Using the LCD monitor to adjust
the camera 39
Image size 40
Image Quality 41
White Balance 42
Exposure 43
Movie clip recording time 44
Starting the Play Mode 45
Playing back a still image 45
Playing back a movie clip 46
Setting up the play back function by using
the camera button 47
LCD button 47
MENU button 47
4-function button 48
THUMBNAIL/LEFT button 49
ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT( ) button 50
UP button 51
DOWN button 51
4-function button 48
THUMBNAIL/LEFT button 49
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Contents
ZOOM/SET/ RIGHT button 50
UP button 51
DOWN button 51
Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor 52
Image deletion 52
Slide show 55
Protect 56
# of prints 57
Starting the SETUP mode 58
Beep 58
Power off 59
Date imprint 60
Date type 61
Date setup 62
Quick view 63
Language 64
Reset 65
Starting the PC mode 66
Connecting the camera to a PC 66
Disconnecting the camera and PC 66
Downloading stored images 67
Important notes 69
Warning indicator 70
Before contacting a sevice center 71
Specifications 73
About the software 75
Setting up the application software 76
Removing the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE 83
Removable disk 85
Removing the removable disk 86
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 88
Using the USB Driver for MAC 88
Digimax Viewer 89
MGI PhotoSuite III SE 90
An introduction to the Welcome screen 91
Introduction to navigation bar 92
Get 93
Prepare 97
Compose 98
Organize 99
Share 103
Print 104
FAQ 105
SOFTWARE
SETUP

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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.
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.
Keep the manual in a safe place.
About the icons
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.

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Danger
Warning
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.
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 your eyesight.
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 possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera
malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it
time to cool.
Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion.
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.

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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
Printing images using a dedicated
printer, DPOF-compatible printer
or DPOF-equipped photo lab.
(p.57)
Down loading image files from
camera to computer. (p.67~68)
Editing images on a PC. (p.90)
Taking a picture. (p.30~44)

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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.
Recording a movie clip.
(refer to p. 30)

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This digital camera has the following features.
A fine resolution of 3.2 mega pixels
3X digital zoom
Movie clip recording function
Date imprinting on a still image
Multiple language support
16MB internal memory
Special features
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.

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Manufacturer's contents
Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline
Batteries Pouch
USB cable Camera strap Applications S/W .
Driver CD-ROM
User manual Product warranty
SD memory CARD
AC adapter
(3.3V) Battery pack (SBP-3603)
marked contents are optional.
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.

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Identification of features
Product Exterior(Front / Top / Bottom)
Shutter button
Lens
Self-timer lamp
Viewfinder
Flash
USB connection
terminal
DC input
connection point
Focus lever
Mode dial
Battery chamber /
Card cover
Card slot
Tripod socket
Battery chamber

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Identification of features
Product Exterior (Back)
4-function
button
LCD monitor
MENU button
Power switch
Viewfinder
LCD button
Camera
status LED
Strap eyelet
THUMBNAIL / LEFT( ) button
FLASH / DOWN( ) button
ZOOM/ SET/ RIGHT( ) button
SELF-TIMER / UP( ) button
Camera status LED
Optimum picture area over
1.5m
Camera status LED
4-function button

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Identification of features
Camera status LED
Color Status Camera condition
On
Blinking and off Power on processing
Flash charge processing
Image processing(compression/decompression)
USB busy
When the LCD monitor is turned off
When the USB cable is connected
Blinking slowly
Blinking fast
Green
INFORMATION
Self-timer lamp
Color Status Camera condition
For the first seven seconds, the LED blinks at 1
second intervals.
For the final three seconds, the LED blinks quickly
at 0.5-second intervals.
When the camera power is on / when the shutter
button is released from pressing.
Red Blinking
Blinking 1 time
Beep
Beep sound Camera condition
Power beep When the camera power is turned on/off.
Normal beep (a short beep) Rotating the mode dial/ pressing the shutter
button/ pressing the camerabuttons
Error beep When an error occurs
(long beep twice and short beep twice)
Self-timer beep A beep will sound when the self-timer lamp
blinks
- To hear the beep sound, you have to set the beep sound to on in the setup mode
menu.

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LCD monitor indicator
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode p.30
2 Battery p.24
3 Camera shake warning p.31/38
4 Flash p.38
5 Self-timer p.36
6 Focus mode p.34
7 White balance p.42
8 Exposure compensation +0.5 EV p.43
9 Digital zoom p.35
Number of available shots remaining (Still image) 0006
Available recording time (Movie clip) 00:10
11 Image size p.40
12 Quality p.41
13 SD memory card indicator p.26
14 Time 13:00
15 Date 2003/09/01
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.
Recording mode
Image & Full Status
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LCD monitor indicator
Play mode
No. Description Icons Page
1 Battery p.24
2 Protect p.56
3 4-Direction icons p.50
4 Print set indicator p.57
5 Digital zoom L : X5, M : X3, S/I : X2 p.50
6 Stored image number 100- 0006
7 SD memory card indicator p.26
8 Movie clip indicator p.30
Still image & Full Status Movie clip & Full Status

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Camera mode definition
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera.
This digital camera has 4 working modes. These are listed below.
STILL IMAGE mode ( )
This camera has 3 kinds of fixed focus modes.
The focus ranges are :
1. Macro ( ) : 0.19m ~ 0.21m
2. Portrait ( ) : 0.8m ~ 1.6m
3. Normal ( ) : 1.2m ~ Infinity
PLAY mode ( )
In this mode, the stored images on the memory can be viewed on the LCD monitor on the
back of the camera. You can select single image play back, 9 thumbnail screen, slide show,
one image deletion, all image deletion, format, protect, number of prints setting and digital
zoom in this mode.
MOVIE CLIP mode ( )
Movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time or pre-set time allows in
this mode. The flash is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected.
SETUP mode ( )
In this mode, you can set up basic settings such as BEEP , POWER OFF, DATE IMPRINT,
DATE TYPE, DATE & TIME SETUP, QUICK VIEW, LANGUAGE, RESET.
Mode dial indicator
PC mode
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.
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Selecting camera mode and menu
You can select a camera mode or a camera mode menu by rotating the MODE dial or pressing
the MENU button as below.
Power on STILL IMAGE mode
( ) STILL IMAGE mode menu
MOVIE CLIP
mode
( )
PLAY mode
menu
PLAY mode
MOVIE CLIP
mode menu
Connecting
USB cable PC mode
Pressing the MENU button
Pressing the MENU button
Pressing the MENU button
Rotating the Mode dial
Rotating the Mode dial
Rotating the Mode dial
SETUP mode

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LCD monitor menu indicator
Each mode has a menu as shown below. marked sub menu is the default setting.
Camera mode
STILL IMAGE ( )
WHITE BALANCE
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE 2048x1536* (p.40)
1600x1200
640x480
SUPER FINE (p.41)
FINE*
NORMAL
AUTO* (p.42)
DAYLIGHT
SUNSET
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
-2.0 ~ 0.0* ~ +2.0EV (0.5 EV steps) (p.43)
Main menu Sub menu
EXPOSURE
1024x768

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LCD monitor menu indicator
Camera mode
PLAY ( )
DELETE NO*
DELETE IMAGE
SLIDE SHOW 1/2*/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 SEC
# OF PRINTS 0*, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
PROTECT LOCK
UNLOCK*
YES
NO*DELETE ALL
YES
NO*FORMAT
YES
(p.52)
(p.53)
(p.54)
(p.57)
(p.55)
(p.56)
(p.44)
Main menu Sub menu
MOVIE CLIP ( )
TIME 10 SEC*
20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL