Samsung PRONTA 1200 User manual

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• This camera will not function without a battery.
• Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-2).
• The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on.
• Do not open the lens cap with your fingers.
The shutter does not operate in the 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 power button is pressed during rewinding.)
• When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.
• When the flash is being charged.
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 lithium battery and replace after 2~3
minutes.
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CONTENTS
Part names ................................................................................. 4
LCD panel ...................................................................................7
Viewfinder and Indicators ...........................................................8
Loading the battery .....................................................................9
Checking the battery .................................................................10
Loading the film .........................................................................11
Attaching the strap ....................................................................12
Using the camera.......................................................................13
Holding the camera ..................................................................14
Taking pictures ..........................................................................15
Though it is dark, you can check the LCD panel ....................16
Adjusting the diopter .................................................................17
Buzzer operation .......................................................................18
Rewinding the film ....................................................................19
Date and caption (Q.D. model only)........................................ 20
Using the flash mode ................................................................22
Using the shooting mode .........................................................23
Auto red-eye reduction .............................................................24
Auto flash ..................................................................................25
Fill-in flash .................................................................................26
Fill-in flash and back-light control .............................................27
Fill-in flash and red-eye reduction ............................................28
Flash off .....................................................................................29
Self-timer ...................................................................................30
Remote control shooting ..........................................................31
Replacing the battery of the remote control .................................32
Snap shooting ...........................................................................33
Portrait zoom .............................................................................34
Landscape shooting .................................................................35
Bulb shooting(B Shutter) ..........................................................36
Using the focus lock ..................................................................37
Care and storage ......................................................................38
Trouble shooting .......................................................................39
Checking the camera ...............................................................42
PREPARATION
TAKING PHOTOS IMPORTANT NOTES
SPECIFICATIONS
Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART NAMES
Front / Top
Zoom lever ( / )
Self-timer lamp
Remote control sensor
(Q.D. Model only) Flash
Autofocus sensorLens
LCD panel
Mode button
DATE or TIME button
(Date and caption selection button)
Flash button (Flash mode selection button)
Buzzer ON/OFF button
Viewfinder
Exposure sensor
Shutter button
Back cover
release button
PREPARATION

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Rear / Bottom
Diopter
adjustment dial
Viewfinder
Tripod socket
Autofocus indicator (Green LED)
Flash indicator (Red LED) Power button
Film check
window
Strap eyelet
Battery
chamber cover
Mid-roll rewind button

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Interior
Back cover
Film pressure plate
Film pressure roller
Spool
Film
sensor

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LCD PANEL
Remote control shooting
Self-timer
Flash mode
Slow shutter sync
Year
Month
Focal length
Exposure counter
Date (Year, Month, Date, Time)
Caption Letter indicator
Film loading failure
warning indicator (E)
Focal length unit (mm)
Landscape shooting
Bulb shooting (B Shutter)
Battery condition indicator
Film loading indicator
Back-cover open indicator
Date or caption print mark
Film present indicator
Film rewinding indicator
Back-light control
Exposure unit (EX)
Buzzer indicator
Portrait zoom
Snap shooting

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VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS
Close range picture area mark
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shooting within 0.8m~1.5 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shooting within 0.8m ~ 3.0m
Picture area frame
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shooting over 1.5 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shooting over 3.0 m
Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame)
Indicators
1. Autofocus Indicator (Green LED)
When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking.
When the subject is too close, (within 0.8m (2.62ft), the LED will blink rapidly and the
shutter will lock. (Refer to page 18 for information on the buzzer operation)
2. Flash Indicator (Red LED)
Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions)
Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked)
It blinks quickly if you are out of the range.
Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably a tripod) to
avoid camera shake.
Viewfinder
Green
Red

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LOADING THE BATTERY
1. Rotate the battery chamber cover lock in the direction of the arrow to open.
2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.
3. Rotate the battery chamber cover lock in the opposite direction to the arrow( step 1) to close.
NOTE
Use one CR-2 battery.
The camera will automatically turn the 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.
If the date or time is incorrect, please refer to page 20 and adjust accordingly.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
NOTE
Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction.
Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures (under -10 (14 ));Try to keep the camera warm
between shots. (The battery will operate normally again when the temperature returns to
normal).
Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care.
Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse.
1. Normal operation
- The battery condition indicator does not appear.
2. The indicator appears half way.
- The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available.
3. The indicator blinks.
- The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery.
You can check the battery life on the LCD panel

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LOADING THE FILM
1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above.
2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position.
3. The film should lie flat.
4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”.
5. The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads “1”.
6. If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an “E” warning signal. (Refer to page 18 for
information on the buzzer operation) Reload the film following the steps shown above.
NOTE
The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50-3200 DX film.
When you use non-DX film, the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100.
Load the film in subdued lighting.
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Refer to the illustrations above.
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USING THE CAMERA
Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel.
If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically.
While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons.
Press the Zoom lever “ ”(Tele) to move the lens out and press the zoom lever “ ” (Wide) to
move the lens in .
During this operation, the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in the following sequence : 38, 45, 55,
60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 mm.
NOTE
The flash will be extruded when the camera power is turned on. Do not overload the flash as it will
damage the flash.
When the camera power is turned off, the flash will retreat into the camera body.

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HOLDING THE CAMERA
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera
steady, especially when using longer focal lengths
(Tele).
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 ensures correct framing. Ensure you
can see all four sides of the viewing frame when
composing your shot.
NOTE
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 Auto-focus Windows.
When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens.

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Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject. (Refer to page 8)
Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on.
Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance.
Exposure range (WIDE) : 0.8m ~ (TELE) : 0.8m ~
NOTE
When the flash is being charged, the flash indicator ( ) on the LCD
panel blinks and the shutter will not operate.
When the Red LED blinks slowly, use a tripod or support the camera to avoid camera shake.
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter
button gently, particularly when using longer focal lengths.(Tele)
After taking pictures, turn off the camera. This will protect the lens and prevent
unintended shots. (If not used for 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically).
Should a subject be closer than 0.8m, the LED will blink rapidly to indicate that the
subject is too close and the shutter will lock.
Pressing the shutter button after initiating the wide mode will activate the zoom
lens for accurate focusing.
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THOUGH IT IS DARK, YOU CAN CHECK THE LCD PANEL
The LCD panel light will be turned on for about 6 seconds by
pressing the power button, shutter button halfway, function
buttons and zoom lever. You can easily select the shooting mode
in the dark conditions.
NOTE
After shooting with flash, the LCD panel light will light up after
1~ 3 seconds depending on the shooting range.
When the film is loaded incorrectly or after rewinding the film,
the LCD panel light will light up for about 6 seconds depending
on the light conditions.
Zoom lever Shutter button
Function buttons
Power button

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ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER
Select the maximum zoom setting and turn the diopter adjustment
dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear.

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BUZZER OPERATION
The buzzer function can be selected by the Buzzer
ON/OFF button and it will operate only if the buzzer mark
appears on the LCD panel.
According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows.
Buzzer sound Function Application
1 short beep Selection When you press Flash, Shot mode, Buzzer button
3 beeps Warning When hand shake is detected
3 short beeps Warning/Error When AF Lock (shorter than minimum shooting range) occurs
When a film is loaded incorrectly
When you press Tele/Wide button in the SNAP mode
In case of shooting beyond the scope of flash range.
(Refer to page 22. The function of Auto Flash zoom compensation)
5 long beeps Completion When the rewinding is completely finished

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REWINDING THE FILM
1. Automatic rewinding
2. Mid-roll rewinding
After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind
the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed.
When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( ) will blink.
You may remove the film at this point. (Refer to page 18 for information on the
buzzer operation)
To rewind the film in the middle of a roll, press the Mid-roll rewind button. The
film will be completely rewound, ready for processing. You will not be able to
reload the film.
NOTE
If you press the Power button during film rewinding, the rewinding is interrupted
until the Power button is released.
If the motor stops before the LCD shows “0”, replace the battery. Do not open
the back cover until the battery is replaced.
Rewind button
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DATE AND CAPTION (Q.D. MODEL ONLY)
Press the DATE button to select one of the different formats.
(Refer to the sequence on the left)
The "PRINT" mark on the LCD panel will blink during the print.
1. Changing "Date" format or selecting the caption
2. Date Zone
<No print>
<Month-Day-Year>
< Year-Month-Day >
<Day-Month-Year>
<Selecting caption print>
<Day-Hour-Minute>
Use the DATE button to control "Date" and "Caption"
<Normal picture>
NOTE
Under certain circumstances, the date will not
print on the final frame of a film.
Printing date and time does not function in
NON Q.D MODEL, but you can check date
and time through the LCD panel.