Samsung SDC-33 User manual

SDC - 33
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide
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For Windows
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3.1 and Windows
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Samsung Digital Camera Features
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Features
Take pictures instantly ... without loading film.
Congratulations on your purchase of Samsung’s state-of-the-art easy-to-use digital
camera. You can instantly take a picture, load the picture onto your PC, and output it
immediately through your monitor or printer.
Clean high-quality picture Large image storage capacity
A progressive scanning CCD image
sensor with 350 thousand pixels is
used to render vivid and clear pictures.
The built-in 4MB internal flash memory
will hold up to 45 high quality(Standard)
or 180 reduced size (Economy) pictures.
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Printer
-Inkjet
-Laser
-Dye Sublimation
Make an instant print of a snapshot.
Send an email card to your friend.
Create a photo calendar.
Liven up your reports with vivid slide shows.
Create an electronic catalog of products.
CD-ROM
Hard Disk Drive
Floppy Disk
Create an electronic CD-ROM album.
Save souvenir pictures to floppy disk to
give to friends.
Compact and portable design
The combination of small size and
lightweight design make it perfect to
carry in your pocket.
Contents
Gettingstarted
Features
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Precautions 3
Safety Instructions
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Location of Controls
7
Getting Started
9
Battery insertion
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Operation
Basic Picture Taking
11
Setting Picture Mode 13
Timer Photography
14
Deleting Pictures 15
Connecting to your PC 17
AC Adaptor Usage 18
Software Installation 19
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 éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la bome correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqú au fond.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes tes exigences du
Reglement sur la materiel brouilleur du Canada.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
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ESafety Instructions
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READ INSTRUCTlONS : All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the CAMERA is operated.
RETAIN lNSTRUCTIONS : The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS : All warnings on the CAMERA and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTlONS : All operating and maintenance instructions
should be followed.
CLEANING : Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft lint-free cloth.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not use attachments not recommended by the
CAMERA product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
POWER SOURCES : The CAMERA should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the label.
If you are not sum of the type of power supply at your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
The CAMERA is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources ;
refer to the operating instructions.
ACCESSORIES : Do not place this CAMERA on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The CAMERA may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
CAMERA. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn. PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
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9. 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.
10. DAMAGE REQUlRING 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.
11. 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.
12. 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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Location of Controls
Pictures Remaining
Pictures Taken
Timer (page 14)
Picture Mode (page 13)
STD : Total 45 pictures
ECO : Total 180 pictures
Battery level indicator (pages 9-10)
Delete indicator (pages 15-16)
Timer lamp (page 14)
Operation ready indicator
Viewfinder
RS-232C port
(page 17)
DC input jack
(page 18)
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Picture Mode button (page 13)
Timer button (page 14)
Delete button (pages 15-16)
Shutter
Power switch
Battery cover
(pages 9-10)
Tripod mounting hole
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Handstrap attachment
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Getting Started
Battery insertion
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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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