Samsung GX10 - Digital Camera SLR User manual

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CONTENTS
Ⅰ.Specification
1. SPECIFICATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
2. System Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
3. Names of Working Parts ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
4. Using the Button Functions …………………………………………………………………………………… 10
5. LCD Monitor Indications ……………………………………………………………………………………… 15
6. Viewfinder Indications ………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
7. LCD Panel Indications ………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Ⅱ.EXPLODEDVIEWANDPARTSLIST
1. GX-10 : FIG. 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
2. GX-10 : FIG. 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
3. GX-10 : FIG. 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
4. GX-10 : FIG. 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
PARST LIST FOR GX-10_CODE ………………………………………………………………………… 26
PACKING ITEM_PARST LIST FOR GX-10_CODE …………………………………………………… 36
Ⅲ.ADJUSTMENT
1. Firmware
1) Checking the general Firmware version ………………………………………………………………… 37
2) Checking the Full Firmware version ……………………………………………………………………… 38
3) Upgrading the Firmware of camera user ………………………………………………………………… 40
4) Upgrading the Firmware of service center ……………………………………………………………… 44
5) How to upgrade the firmware after changing the Main board …………………………………………… 48
6) Run the EEPROM Patch ………………………………………………………………………………… 52

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2. Adjustments by menus
1) Preparing the adjustment…………………………………………………………………………………… 54
2) Adjustment process………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
. OPS Unit Adjustment ………………………………………………………………………………… 62
. Adjustment of the Single Reflex part ………………………………………………………………… 67
1. BV adjust (brightness value) ………………………………………………………………………… 73
2. AF adjustment………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
3. Focus adjustment …………………………………………………………………………………… 105
4. BATTERY LEVEL ADJUST ……………………………………………………………………… 122
■The rest adjustments
1) CCD bad pixel adjustment ……………………………………………………………………………… 154
2) Adjusting the metering sensor position ………………………………………………………………… 156
3) Adjusting the position of the AF-LED (Super Imposer) ………………………………………………… 158
Ⅳ.SERVICEINFORMATION
1. Cautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 162
2. The order of body disassembly ……………………………………………………………………………… 163
3. The order of body assembly ………………………………………………………………………………… 181

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
1. SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor - Type : 23.5mm×15.7mmCCD
- Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.20 Mega-pixel
- Total Pixel : Approx. 10.75 Mega-pixel
Lens - Mount : PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
- Usable Lens : Schneider D-XENON, D-XENOGON Lens
* All PENTAX DSLR lenses are available.
* KAF2 mount lenses, KAF mount lenses, KAmount lenses
Viewfinder - Type : Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte Focusing Screen
- Field of View : 95%
- Magnification : 0.95X (50mm F1.4 Lens·∞)
- Diopter Adjustment : -2.5m-1 ~ 1.5m-1
- LCD Monitor : Low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour LCD monitor
2.5" (approximately 210,000 dots)
Focusing - Type : TTL phase-matching 11 points wide AF
- Modes : AF Single (with focus lock), Manual focus, Continuous AF
Shutter - Type : Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
- Speed : Auto : 1/4000sec ~ 30sec (No step)
Manual : 1/4000sec ~ 30sec (1/3EV step or 1/2EV step)
with Bulb
Exposure Control
- Metering System : TTL open-aperture 16-segment
Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- Compensation : ±3(1/3EV or 1/2EV steps)
- ISO Equivalent : Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash - Type : Built-in retractable P-TTL Manual pop-up flash
- Modes : Auto, Fill-in, Auto+Red eye, Fill-in+Red eye, Front curtain synchro,
Front curtain synchro+Red eye, Rear curtain synchro
- Guide Number : 11(at ISO 100)
- Angle of View Coverage : 28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm)
- Sync. Speed : 1/180 sec.
- Recharging Time : Approx. 3 sec.
- External Flash : SEF-36PZF, SEF-54PZF (optional)
White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Colour
Temperature 1, 2, 3
Shooting - Modes : Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Shutter&Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, User mode
- Drive Modes : Single, Continuous, Auto Bracket
- Continuous : 3 fps up to 9 frames (RAW), Depending on the memory capacity (JPEG)

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
OPS - CCD shift type
Dust Removal - by removing the CCD and SP coating
Self-timer - 2 sec., 12 sec., Remote control, Remote control 3 sec
(Compatible with PENTAX remote control, Optional)
Storage - Media : SD/MMC (up to 2GB guaranteed), SDHC (up to 4GB guaranteed)
- File Format : RAW (DNG), JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
- Image Size : 10M : 3872X2592, 6M : 3008X2000, 2M : 1824X1216(JPEG)
10M : 3872X2592(RAW)
- Capacity (512MB) : 10M : RAW 30
10M : Super Fine 104 Fine 178 Normal 306
6M : Super Fine 174 Fine 297 Normal 512
2M : Super Fine 474 Fine 802 Normal 1360
※These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera
settings.
Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show
- Editing : Rotate, Digital Filter
- Digital Filter : B&W, Sepia, Soft, Slim, Brightness
Interface - Digital Output Connector : USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
- Video Output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
- DC Power Input Connector : DC 8.3V, 2A (100~240V)
Power Source - Lithium Ion Battery : SLB-1674, Charger : SBC-L6
- AC adapter : SAC-82 (optional)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 142x101x71.5mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
Weight - 710g (without batteries and card)
Operating Temperature
- 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity
- 5 ~ 85%
Software - Camera Driver : Storage Driver
(Windows 2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 10.2 or later)
- Application : Digimax Master, Digimax RAW Converter, Adobe Reader

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
For Windows For Macintosh
PC with processor better than Pentium III 450Mz
(Pentium 700MHz recommended)
Minimum 256MB RAM (XP : 512MB)
250MB of available hard disk space
(1GB recommended)
Windows 2000/ME/XP
USB port
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible
monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)
Power Mac G4 or later
Mac OS 10.2 or later
Minimum 256MB RAM
250MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
2. System Requirements

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
3. Names of Working Parts
MENU button
Playback ( ) button
Delete ( ) button
INFO button
Mirror
Focus mode
lever
AF coupler
Lens information contacts
Lens unlock button
Self-Timer lamp /
Remote control receiver
LCD monitor
Fn button
AE-L/ button
Four-way controller
OK button
Reare-dial
Focus(AAFF)button
Lens mount index
Front e-dial
Flash ( )
pop-up button
Strap
Exposure
Bracket button
Viewfinder
Self-Timer lamp / Remote control receiver
Card access lamp
(Optical Picture
Stabilization) lever
Focus point selection dial
Front
Back
RAW button
Exposure Compensation ( ) / LCD panel lamp button

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
Built-in Flash
Hot shoe
Mode dial
DC input
terminal
Side
Top
Cable switch port
USB / Video
terminal
Terminal Cover Card cover
Memory Card
Slot
LCD panel
Strap
Front e-dial
Main Switch
Strap
Dioptre adjustment lever
Shutter Button
Green button
Rear e-dial
Metering Lever
Card cover lock
Connection ports Memory Card Slot

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
Bottom
Tripod socket
Battery cover &
Lock lever
BatteryChambercover
BatteryChamber
BatteryHolder
Battery Chamber

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Ⅰ.SPECIFICATION
4. Using the Button Functions
■Functions of buttons used during shooting.
①Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
②Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off and confirm the depth of field (Preview)
③Lens unlock button
Press to detach lens.
④Focus mode lever
Switches between Autofocus mode and Manual focus mode.
⑤RAW button
Press to capture a JPEG and RAW file at the same time.
⑥Flash pop-up button ( )
Press to pop up the built-in flash.
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②
③
④
⑥
⑤
Capture Mode