Samsung VEGA 1400 User manual

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• This camera will not function without a battery.
• Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-123A or DL-123A).
• 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 shutter 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.
NOTE

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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
Adjusting the diopter .................................................................16
Buzzer operation .......................................................................17
Rewinding the film ....................................................................18
Date and caption (Q.D. model only)........................................ 19
Clock/Calendar function(non Q.D model only) .......................21
Using the flash mode ................................................................22
Using the shooting mode .........................................................23
Using the self mode ..................................................................24
Auto red-eye reduction .............................................................25
Auto flash ..................................................................................26
Flash off .....................................................................................27
Fill-in flash .................................................................................27
Fill-in flash and red-eye reduction ............................................28
Bulb shooting(B Shutter) ..........................................................29
Flash off & bulb shooting(B Shutter) ........................................30
Snap shooting ...........................................................................31
Portrait zoom .............................................................................32
Continuous shooting .................................................................33
Spot shooting ............................................................................34
Landscape shooting .................................................................35
Using the focus lock ..................................................................36
Self-timer ...................................................................................37
Double self-timer .......................................................................38
2 second delayed shutter release ............................................39
Remote control shooting(Option) .............................................40
Replacing the battery of the remote control(Option) ....................40
Macro photography ...................................................................41
Panorama photography ............................................................42
Care and storage ......................................................................43
Trouble shooting .......................................................................44
Checking the camera ...............................................................47
PREPARATION
TAKING PHOTOS
IMPORTANT NOTES
SPECIFICATIONS
Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART NAMES
Front / Top
Autofocus window
LCD panel
Power button
Shooting mode dial
Shutter button
Lens
Viewfinder
Flash button
(Flash mode selection button)
Buzzer ON/OFF button
Self mode button
DATE or TIME button
(Date and Caption selection button)
Flash
Self-timer lamp
PREPARATION
Remote control sensor
(Q.D. Model only)
Exposure sensor

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Rear / Bottom
Autofocus indicator(Green LED)
Flash indicator(Red LED)
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial
Tripod socket
Film check window
Strap eyelet
Back cover release button
Mid-roll rewind button
Normal/Panorama switch
Zoom Button(WIDE)
Zoom Button(TELE)

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

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LCD PANEL
Self-timer( /P.37)
Slow shutter sync( /P.27)
Bulb shooting(B Shutter)(BULB /P.29)
Red-eye reduction( /P.25)
Month
Macro photography( /P41)
Year
Remote control shooting( /P.40)
Focal length unit(mm)
Seconds(s)
Focal length
Exposure counter
Date(Year, Month, Date, Time)
Caption Letter indicator
2 sec. delayed shutter release ( /P.39)
Double self-timer( /P.38)
Buzzer indicator( /P.17)
Spot shooting( /P.34)
Snap shooting(SNAP /P.31)
Portrait zoom( /P.32)
Continuous shooting( /P.33)
Film present indicator
Battery condition indicator
Landscape
shooting ( /P. 35)
Exposure unit(EX)
Film rewinding indicator
Back-cover open indicator
Film loading failure warning indicator(E)
Film loading indicator
Date or caption print mark
NOTE
For more information regarding the mark, refer to the pages in ( ).
When the back-light control function is selected, the flash will operate regardless of ambient lighting conditions.

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VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS
AF
Close range picture area mark
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.68m~1.1 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.87m ~ 2m
Picture area frame
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.1 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 2m
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 0.68m (2.23ft), the LED will blink rapidly and the
shutter will lock. (Refer to page 17 for information of buzzer operation)
The Auto Macro mode will be selected when the subject is within the range (0.68m ~
1.1m). At this point the LED will blink slowly.
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. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover.
2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.
3. Close the chamber cover.
NOTE
Use one CR-123A or DL-123A 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 19 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