Samsung SDC-33 User manual

SDC- 33
Digital Still Camera
User's Guide I-_
For Windows=3.1 and Windows=95

Features
Take pictures instantly ... without loading film.
Congratulationson your purchaseof Samsung'sstate-of-the-arteasy-to-usedigital
camera.You can instantlytake a picture,loadthe pictureonto your PC,andoutputit
immediately throughyour monitororprinter.
Cleanhigh-quality picture
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Transfer the pi_ure
A progressivescanningCCDimage
sensorwith350thousandpixelsis
usedto rendervividandclearpictures.
Large imagestoragecapacity
The built-in4MBinternalflash memory
will holdupto 45 highquality(Standard)
or 180reducedsize(Economy)pictures.

Printer
-Inkjet
-Laser
-Dye Sublimation
Makeaninstantprintofasnapshot.
Sendanemailcardtoyourfriend.
_,Createaphotocalendar.
Livenupyourreportswithvividslideshows.
Createanelectroniccatalogofproducts.
CD-ROM
Disk Drive
Floppy Disk
t CreateanelectronicCD-ROMalbum.
Savesouvenirpicturestofloppydiskto
givetofriends.
Contents
Getti ng started
Features 1
Precautions 3
SafetyInstructions 5
Locationof Controls 7
GettingStarted 9
,_Batteryinsertion 9
Operation
BasicPictureTaking 11
Setting Picture Mode 13
Timer Photography 14
Deleting Pictures 15
Connectingto your PC 17
,_AC Adaptor Usage 18
Software Installation 19
Compactand portabledesign
Thecombinationofsmallsizeand
lightweightdesignmakeitperfectto
carryinyourpocket.
Others
Warning Messages 27
Care and Maintenence 28
Troubleshooting 29
Technical specifications 30
Warranty 32
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Precautions
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot
and fully insert.
Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la bome correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusq6 au fond.
/i_This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire
or electric shock.
/_\\ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this product.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to pan 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures :
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this
equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may
cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC
for this equipment. If is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a
shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment
has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected
to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil num6rique de la Classe B respecte toutes tes exigences du
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SafetyInstructions
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READ INSTRUCTIONS : All the safety and operating instructionsshould be
read beforethe CAMERAis operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operatinginstructionsshould be
retainedfor future reference.
HEED WARNINGS : All warnings on the CAMERAand in the operating
instructionsshouldbe adheredto.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS :All operating and maintenanceinstructions
shouldbefollowed.
CLEANING : Do not use liquidor aerosolcleaners.Use a soft lint-freecloth.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not useattachmentsnot recommendedbythe
CAMERAproductmanufactureras they may be hazardous.
POWER SOURCES : The CAMERAshould be operated only from the type
of powersource indicatedon the label.
Ifyou arenotsum of thetype of powersupplyat your home,consultyour
appliancedealer or local powercompany.
TheCAMERAisintendedto beoperatedfrombatterypower,or othersources;
refertotheoperatinginstructions.
ACCESSORIES : Do not placethis CAMERAon an unstablecart, stand,
tripod,bracketor table.The CAMERAmayfall,causingseriousinjuryto
a childor adult,andseriousdamageto the unit.Useonlywitha cart,stand
tripod, bracket,or table recommendedby the manufactureror sold withthe
CAMERA. Any mountingof theunit shouldfollowthe manufacturer's
instructionsand should use a mountingaccessoryrecommendedby the
manufacturer.
A. An applianceand cart combinationshouldbe moved
with care.Quickstops,excessiveforceand uneven
surfacesmaycausethe applianceand cart combination
to overturn.PORTABLECARTWARNING
(Symbolprovidedby RETAC)
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12.
SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this CAMERA yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Remove the batteries from this
CAMERA and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following ccnditions:
a. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the
CAMERA.
b. If the CAMERA has been exposed to rain or water.
c. If the CAMERA does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician' to restore the CAMERA to its normal operation.
d. If the CAMERA has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. When the CAMERA exhibits a distinct change in performance, this
indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS : When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement pans specified by
the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK : Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
CAMERA, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the CAMERA is in safe operating order.
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LocationofControls
Timer (page14)
Picture Mode (page13)
STD:Total45pictures
ECO:Total180pictures
PicturesRemaining
Pictures Taken
Batterylevel indicator(pages
Deleteindicator (pages15-16'
Timerlamp(page14)
Operationready indicator
Viewfinder
RS-232C
(page17)
DC inputj
(page18)
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Picture Mode button (page 13)
Timer button (page 14)
Delete button (pages 15-16)
Power switch
•-Battery cover(pages 9-10)
=- Tripod mountinghole
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GettingStarted
insertion ]
Locate the battery cover on
the bottom of the camera
and push it open In the
direction of the arrow.
Thread the thin end of the strap into
the hole on the side of the camera and
loop the large end of the strap around
it as shown in the figure.
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Insert 4 AA type batteries
with the (+)/(-) polarities as
shown in the compartment.
Close the cover and push
it in the direction of the
arrow, making sure the
lock snaps.
With 4 new AA alkaline batteries, you can take more than
200 pictures under normal conditions.
Do not mix different types of batteries.
Replace all 4 batteries at the same time ;
do not mix old and new batteries.
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BasicPictureTaking
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Turn the camera ON by
pushing the power switch
in the direction of the
arrow.
i The display panel and Operation
Ready lamp will light.
Push the power switch in the
direction of the arrow again.
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Look through the viewfinder
to center your subject.
Make surethe subject is at least
100cm(3.3feet)away.
Press the shutter.
The timer lamp will flash one time.
_1,The operation ready indicator will
flash and the display panel will
show 'Pro _"-_'
• You can then take the next picture.
Auto Shut-off
If you do not operate the camera for more
than 3 minutes (10 minutes when hooked
up to a PC), the camera automatically
turns itself off to save battery power.
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SettingPictureMode
You can select the resolution of the picture you are about to take according to
your needs.
Press the Pic Mode button.
The buttontogglesbetween'STD'
and 'ECO'. You can switchfreely
betweenthe 2 settings.
Use this setting for highest quality
pictures.
- 640 x 480 image resolution
- Camera can store up to 45 images.
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Use this setting to take a larger
quantity of pictures.
- 320 x 240 image resolution
- Can store up to 180 images.

.....Time,",rPhotoaraohv
_ lhls function allows you to take a p_cture of yourself or include yourself in a
group photo.
1
Press the Timer button.
Pressthe Timer button again to
cancel.
2
Press the Shutter.
The timer iconon the display
panel and the timer lamp will flash•
The picturewill be taken automatically
in 10 seconds.
If no operation is performed for 30 sec. after pressing
the Timer button, the timer function is automatically
canceled.
The timer function cannot be canceled after pressing
the Shutter.
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"ngPictures
Youcandeletethelastpicturetakenorallthepicturesfromthecamera'smemory.
deleteone-by-one(startingfromlastpicturetaken)
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Keep the Delete button
pressed for more than
2 seconds.
4,The 'DEL' icon will flash.
Press the Shutter.
Pictures Remaining will
increase by one and Pictures
Taken will decrease byone.
You can press the shutter
again to erase more pictures.

Todeleteallthepicturesatonce
!2
Keep the Delete button
pressed for more than 5
seconds.
• The 'ALL DEL'icon will flash.
Press the Shutter.
The Pictures Remaining will
return to the initial total and
the Pictures Taken (in box)
will be reset to zero.
To exit the Delete mode, press the Deletebutton
again.
,_ If no operationis performedfor 30 secondsafter
enteringthe Delete mode,the delete modewill be
automatically cancelled.
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L;onnectlngtoyourI-'t;
IBM CompatiblePC
Connect the PC cable
to the back of your PC.
Connectto the 9-pin serial
port (RS-232C)
4,If your PC only has a
25-pin serial port available,
you must use a Female
DB25 to Male D89 serial
port adaptor.
Connect the other end
of the PC cable to the
Serial port on the
Camera.
'_ Before making any connections to the PC,
turn the camera power off first.
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_, It is generally not necessary to use an AC adaptor ; however, for your
convenience, a DC input jack has been provided.
This camera will accept many commercially available AC adaptors.
You must purchase the AC adaptor separately.
The output of the AC adaptor must be 6V DC
and it must be rated at 500mA or higher.
The polarity of the AC adaptor output must be
correct "E_,,- _
The AC adaptor must have the following plug size •
- 1.7mm inside diameter (_ end)
- 4.0mm outside diameter (e end)
r EIAJ class 2 standards
,_ Using an AC adaptor will power the camera
but will not charge the batteries.
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OUILWdlU III:_LdlIdLIUll
- You must have an IBM PC or compatible with Microsoft Windows®3.1 or
Windows_95 installed and running.
- Have ready the supplied Twain Driver disk (There are separate disks for
Windows_95 and Windows_3.1),
Howto installtheTwainDriver
Insert the disk labeled 'Twain Driver' into your
floppy disk drive 'A' or 'B'.
(Choosethe appropriatediskfor youroperatingsystem)
For Windows_95 : Click the 'Start' button on the Windows
Taskbar.
For Windows_3.1 : Choose 'File' from the top menu.
Choose 'Run' from the menu.
Type in the following in the dialog
'Enter'.
[(example) 'a:\setup' or'b:\setup' ]
box and hit
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