Samsung DIGIMAX 350SE User manual

SPECIAL FEATURES
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Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
This digital camera has the following features.
A high resolution of 3.2 mega pixels.
A 3 X optical and 2 X digital zoom lens
Movie clip and sound recording function
An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer
Compact size & high class design
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.
A FCC warning

MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS
Manufacturer's contents
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Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.
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AC Adapter
Digital camera CompactFlash
TM
card (CF CARD) 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch
Video cable USB cable
User manual
Camera strap
Accessories (optional)
Product warranty
Applications S/ W ,
Driver CD-ROM

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
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Editing images
on a PC
Recording images
onto CD
Printing images
Viewing images
on TV

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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR
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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

CONTENTS
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Ready
Getting to know your camera 7
Safety note 8
Identification of features 10
Product Exterior 10
Viewfinder 12
LCD panel indicator 13
Ready 14
Connecting to Power 14
Using the batteries 14
Using the AC power adapter 15
Attaching the strap 15
Inserting the SmartMediaTM card 16
Removing the SmartMediaTM card 16
Basic
Getting to know your camera 7
Safety note 8
Identification of features 10
Product Exterior 10
Viewfinder 12
LCD panel indicator 13
Ready 14
Connecting to Power 14
Using the batteries 14
Using the AC power adapter 15
Attaching the strap 15
Advanced
Getting to know your camera 7
Safety note 8
Identification of features 10
Product Exterior 10
Viewfinder 12
LCD panel indicator 13
Ready 14
Connecting to Power 14
Using the batteries 14
Using the AC power adapter 15
Attaching the strap 15
Inserting the SmartMediaTM card 16
Removing the SmartMediaTM card 16
Software
Getting to know your camera 7
Safety note 8
Identification of features 10
Product Exterior 10
Viewfinder 12
LCD panel indicator 13
Ready 14
Connecting to Power 14
Using the batteries 14
Using the AC power adapter 15
Attaching the strap 15

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
About the image mark
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Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
Keep the manual in a safe place.
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.
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Warning
This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are ignored or not
understood.
Note
This explains use of the camera, please refer to this.
Reference
This should assist further in the operation of the camera.

SAFETY NOTE
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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.
Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph
children using a flash closer than 1 meter proximity.
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.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this
could increase the risk of explosion.
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.
Should any form of liquid 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.

SAFETY NOTE
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NOTE
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 case or cause a fire.
Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.
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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter) for safety purposes.
Leaking batteries can cause fire and pollution to the environment.
Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme
circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods
of high humidity.
Consult your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center for information on the cost of
cleaning your camera.
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.

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Product Exterior (Front / Top / Side)
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Flash
Shutter button
(page 39)
Microphone
Mode dial(page 32)
Strap eyelet
Lens
Self-timer lamp
Viewfinder
Flash fading control
sensor
Speaker
Mode dial Lamp
Battery chamber cover /
Card cover Tripod socket

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Product Exterior (Back)
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LCD monitor
Autofocus
indicator (Green)
lamp
Viewfinder
Flash indicator
(Red) lamp
Strap eyelet
5-function button
MENU button(page 39)
LCD button
(page 39/page 65)
Zoom ( W ) / Thumbnail
button(page 41/page 63)
Zoom (T) button
(page 41/page 63)
Power button(page 39)
FOCUS/DELETE button
(page 40/page 66)
FLASH/LEFT button(page 43)
METERING/PLAY&PAUSE/DOWN button (page 47/page 67)
OK button(page 43)
SELFTIMER/RIGHT button (page 39)
MIC / UP button(page 46/page 67)
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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
Product Exterior (side)
Viewfinder
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Close range picture area mark
Picture area frame
Optimum picture area over 1.5m
Autofocus frame
Optimum picture area within 0.8m ~ 1.5m
DC input connection point (DC 6V IN)
USB connection terminal
Video connection terminal

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
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Reference
Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture.
Note
As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the
resulting picture when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the
LCD monitor to compose the shot.
[ Horizontal shot ] [ Vertical shot ]

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
LCD monitor indicator
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The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.
Shot mode
Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order :
Picture & Status Picture only LCD Off.
1Shot mode indicators
2Battery indicator page 25
3Camera shake warning page 36
4Flash page 43
5Self timer page 45
6Macro / Fixed focus page 40
7White Balance page 58
8Metering methods page 47
/ 2.5M 1.0M
Picture & Status

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9Exposure compensation page 55
10 Zoom / Digital Zoom page 41
11 Number of available shots remaining
12 Picture size / Continuous shot page 49/53
13 Picture quality page 50
14 Sharpness page 51
15 ISO page 57
16 Date / Time
17 Sound recording page 46
9999
ISO
2001/01/01 12:00:00
Play mode
Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order :
Picture Picture & Status
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2001/01/01 12:00:00
TV : 1/250 SEC
AV : F 2.8
Battery condition indicator
Movie clip shot indicator
Picture & Status
Sound recording indicator
When you press the MIC button, this indicator will display
that a sound signal has been recorded. This sound
recording is linked to the picture that has been taken.
PROTECT indicator
This indicator will display when you
set PROTECT.
DPOF indicator
This indicator wil display when you
set DPOF.
Stored picture number
The last stored picture number is
displayed.
Date / Time indicator
This indicator will display when you
set Imprint.
Sound recorded indicator
This indicator will display when a sound
recorded still picture plays back.
Picture information

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
LCD monitor menu indicator
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Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below.
SIZE : select picture size(page 49)
QUALITY : select picture quality (page 50)
SHARPNESS : select picture sharpness (page 51)
EFFECT : add effect to picture. (page 52)
SHOOTING : select shot mode ( Single / Continuous )
(page 53)
EXPOSURE : select E.V. (page 55)
ISO : select ISO (page 57)
W.BALANCE : select White Balance (page 58)
STILL PICTURE mode
Menu Sub menu
STILL PICTURE 1/2
EXIT : MENU MOVE PAGE :
SIZE
QUALITY
SHARPNESS
EFFECT
2048X1536
SUPER FINE
NORMAL
NORMAL
SIZE : select picture size (page 49)
QUALITY : select picture quality (page 50)
SCENE : select night shot mode (page 60)
NIGHT PICTURE mode
NIGHT PICTURE
EXIT : MENU
SIZE
QUALITY
SCENE
2048X1536
SUPER FINE
PORTRAIT
STILL PICTURE 2/2
EXIT : MENU MOVE PAGE :
SHOOTING
EXPOSURE
ISO
W.BALANCE
SINGLE
+0.0 EV
AUTO
AUTO

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EXPOSURE : select E.V. (page 55)
ISO : select ISO (page 57)
W.BALANCE : select White Balance (page 58)
EFFECT : add effect to picture. (page 52)
MOVIE CLIP mode
MOVIE CLIP
EXIT : MENU
EXPOSURE
ISO
W. BALANCE
EFFECT
+0.0 EV
AUTO
AUTO
NORMAL
SLIDE SHOW : play back stored pictures continuously
(page 69)
PROTECT : protect stored picture (page 70)
DELETE ALL : delete all stored pictures. (page 72)
STANDARD : set DPOF as STANDARD (page 76)
INDEX : set DPOF as INDEX (page 74)
CANCEL DPOF : cancel DPOF setting (page 77)
REVIEW : review DPOF setting (page 78)
PLAY mode
PLAY 1/2
EXIT : MENU MOVE PAGE :
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
03 SEC
UNLOCK
NO
NO
PLAY [DPOF] 2/2
EXIT : MENU MOVE PAGE :
STANDARD
INDEX
CANCEL
REVIEW
00 PRINTS
00 PRINTS
NO
S[00] / I[00]

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES
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Reference
There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC
mode.
FORMAT : format CF CARD (page 79)
FILE NAME : input file name (page 80)
POWER OFF : set up auto power off (page 82)
LANGUAGE : select language (page 83)
SET UP mode
DATE SETUP : select Date / Time (page 84)
IMPRINT : print Date / Time on stored picture (page 85)
DATE TYPE : select Date / Time type (page 87)
USER SET : set the camera to the user's preferences
(page XX).
SOUND : select SOUND (page 88)
LCD : select LCD brightness (page 89)
VIDEO OUT : select VIDEO OUT type (page 90)
QUICK VIEW : view a stored picture for a short time.
(page 91)
SETUP 1/3
MOVE PAGE :
FORMAT
FILE NAME
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
NO
SERIES
10 MIN
ENGLISH
SETUP 2/3
MOVE PAGE :
DATE SETUP
IMPRINT
DATE TYPE
USER SET
2001 / 01 / 01
DATE & TIME
YYYY / MM / DD
OFF
SETUP 3/3
MOVE PAGE :
SOUND
LCD
VIDEO OUT
QUICK VIEW
OFF
NTSC
03 SEC

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PREPARATION
Connecting to Power
There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries(AA
Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V / 1.5A).
Using the batteries
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Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the
direction of the arrow.
2
Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
3
To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
Reference
This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time.
We recommend high–capacity ALKALINE batteries (1500mAh) as manganese batteries
cannot deliver sufficient power.
Note
Important information about battery usage
Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below O°C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may
experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will normally recover at normal temperatures.
Do not use old and new batteries at the same time.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly
normal. If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time, it is advisable to
use an AC adapter.

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PREPARATION
Using the AC power adapter
If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used
for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an
AC adapter, as this will enable extended use.
Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 6V) on the camera.
Please ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct
specification for the camera (6v /1.5A).
Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
To prevent accidental damage to the camera, always use the strap.
Refer to the illustrations below
WARNING
Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply.
As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor
adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.
Attaching the strap
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PREPARATION
Inserting the CF CARD
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Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
2
Insert the card towards the arrow. The front side of the CF
CARD (printed arrow) and the front side of the camera
should face in the same direction when the card is inserted.
3
To close, push the card cover against the arrow until you
hear a click.
Removing the CF CARD
1
Turn the power off using the power button ( ).
2
Push the Card eject lever ( ) down.
3
Remove CF CARD as shown in the picture.
CompactFlashTM card is the registered trademark of Sandisk.
Note
Repeated use of a CF CARD will eventually reduce the card’s performance. Should this be
the case, you will need to purchase a new CF CARD. Wear and tear on the card is not
covered by the Samsung warranty.
If you open the card cover when the camera power is turned on, the power will turn off
automatically.