Samsung Rocas 210 i User manual

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• This camera will not function without a battery.
• Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct position.
• Use one 3V lithium battery(CR 2 - this battery can not be recharged. Do not attempt to recharge non
rechargeable batteries).
• Never put the battery onto a fire.
• Do not apply heat to the battery or create a short circuit.
• Do not allow the battery to come in contact with water.
• Serious damage may cause the electronic components to become hot. If this happens, remove the battery
from the camera immediately.(CAUTION; The battery may feel extremely hot under these circumstances.)
• Please dispose of exhausted batteries separately from other household garbage.
The shutter will not operate in following circumstances:
• When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained.
• When the power is turned off (When the lens cap is closed).
• When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding.
(Rewinding will stop when the Shutter button is pressed during rewinding.)
• When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.
• When the flash is being charged.
• When a new film has not loaded.
This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to
operate under certain circumstances in which there is a strong electromagnetic field(near a TV
microwave etc.) If this occurs, please remove the battery and replace after 2~3 minutes.

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PARTS NAMES
Front / Top
Zoom button(WIDE)
Zoom button(TELE)
Shutter button
Lens
View Finder
Autofocus windows
Exposure sensor
Battery chamber cover
Flash
Red-eye reduction lamp/
Self - timer Iamp / Action lamp
PREPARATION

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LCD PANEL
Film present indicator
Flash off( /P26)
Fill-in flash( /P26)
Red-eye reduction/
( /P25)
Battery condition indicator(P12)
NOTE
When the power is turned off , the “date” and the “Exposure unit” will still be displayed on the LCD
panel.(210i model)
When the power is turned off , the LCD panel will be cleared about in 4 sec.(210 model)
Exposure unit(EX)
Self-timer ( /P27)
Date, Time(210i model)
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3. Processing information
All photographic information (magnetic or optical information) necessary for development is stored on
the film.
This information enables high quality results.(PQI - Print Quality Improvement)
It is possible to alter the print types of the pictures, when taking in the film for development.
NOTE
.Please take your film to be processed where you see the APS sign.

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LOADING THE BATTERY
Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover.
Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.
Close the chamber cover.
NOTE
Use one CR-2 battery.
This camera will automatically turn power off when not used after 3 minutes.
Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period.
Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery(210i model).

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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Refer to the illustrations above.
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Confirm that the battery is in place before inserting the film.
Do not open the film chamber cover whilst taking pictures.
Do not force the film chamber cover to close.
The camera automatically sets the film speed.
Examples of film speed(ISO)
I-200(ISO 200) / I-400(ISO 400) / I-1600(ISO 1600)
Regular exposures(15EX / 25EX / 40EX)
The numbers on the exposure unit will decrease by one with each picture taken.
unexposed film
partially exposed film
fully exposed film but not processed.
processed film
NOTE
This camera uses IX 240 film for APS cameras.
You can check the film status from the mark on the film.
Check that the symbol( ) is white on the
film. If the symbols( ) are white on a film,
this means that the film has already been
used. You will need another new film.

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HOLDING THE CAMERA
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera
steadily with both hands.
Place the camera strap over your wrist.
Both elbows(horizontal picture) or one elbow(vertical
picture)should be held close to your body.
Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the
camera. This ensure correct framing.
Eusure you can see all four sides of the viewing frame
when composing your shot.
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NOTE
When you taking vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens.
Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or
camera strap falls in front of the lens, Exposure sensor or Autofocus windows.

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REWINDING THE FILM
1. Automatic rewinding
To rewind the film in the middle of a roll, press the mid-roll rewind button.
NOTE
If the motor stops before the LCD shows “0”, replace the battery. Do not open
the film chamber cover until the battery is replaced.
If you press the shutter button during the film rewinding, the rewinding is
interrupted until the shutter button is released.
After finish the rewinding, the film status symbol will mark as “ ”on the film.
2. Mid-roll rewinding
After taking all pictures on an IX film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the
rewinding is completed.
When the rewind is complete, the “0”and the icon( ) will blink on the LCD panel.
Open the film chamber cover by moving the chamber open lever.
Take out the fully exposed film.(Film status symbol is “ ”)

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2. Changing the date setting
To change the Date, press and hold down the DATE button for 2 seconds. The
first sector of the date format will blink.
To select the sector that you want to change, press the DATE button.
Change the date setting by operating the SET button. SET button to increase.
After changing the date and time, press the DATE button to set the date.
NOTE
When replacing the battery, the date format will be set as “ ”(no print).
Please reset the date format or confirm the date.
This camera will set the date automatically until 2098.
A year mark will be indicated by the last 2 digits on the LCD panel, which will be
printed on the picture.
Example : 1999 – > “99”
2000 – > “00”
2001 – > “01”
Under these circumstances the camera will operate as normal.

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SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE
This camera is an APS(Advanced Photo System) camera and it is
possible for changing the print type(C/H/P) at any time during a film.
Select the print type by moving the C/H/P lever.
C-classic (3:4) H-hi-vision (6:9) P-panorama (16:5)

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RED-EYE REDUCTION
You can decrease the red-eye phenomenon when taking a portrait picture in
low light.
The red-eye reduction mode reduces the possibility of the “red-eye”
phenomenon.
<Without red-eye reduction> <With red-eye reduction>
NOTE
When selecting this mode, the red-eye reduction lamp blinks for about 0.5 second. After this, the flash
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You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode.
This can be selected by pressing the SELF button once.
When pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp illuminate for 7 seconds.
Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the shutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button.
If a picture is partially dark or out of focus.
Check point Remedy Page
Did you compose a subject correctly referring to
the Picture area frame?
Read the “Viewfinder and Autofocus Indicator”
Did you select the print type as “P”(Panorama)?
Check the C/H/P lever and select the “ C ”
(Classic) type.
Be careful not to block the lens or the exposure
sensor. (Read the “Holding the camera” section)
Check point Remedy Page
Is the power on? Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Is the battery loaded correctly? Reinsert correctly.
Has it been a long time since you used the camera? Change the battery.
Was the lens or other sensor obstructed by
your fingers or hair?
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C-classic (16.7 x 23.9mm)
H-hi-vision (16.7 x 30.2mm)
P-panorama (9.6 x 30.2mm)
Automatic 1 frame decrease(LCD panel)
Self-timer mode
Red-eye reduction / Fill-in flash / Flash off
One 3V lithium battery(CR-2)
99X59.5X35.7mm
150g 5.3oZ(Without battery)
C/H/P
FRAME SIZE
EXPOSURE UNIT
SHOOTING MODE
FLASH MODE
POWER SOURCE
DIMENSIONS(WxHxD)
WEIGHT
PRINT TYPE
*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
*All data are based on SAMSUNG s standard test methods.