Samsung VEGA 140S 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.
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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
Using the focus lock .......................................................................................18
Rewinding the film .........................................................................................19
Date and caption (Q.D. model only) ............................................................. 20
Clock/Calendar function (Non Q.D. model only)...........................................22
Using the Shooting mode ..............................................................................23
Using the Flash mode ....................................................................................24
Using the Self mode.......................................................................................25
Using the focus mode.....................................................................................26
Sports shooting ..............................................................................................27
Portrait zoom ..................................................................................................27
Bulb shooting (B Shutter) ..............................................................................28
Step zoom ......................................................................................................29
Continuous shooting ......................................................................................30
Auto Red-eye Reduction ...............................................................................31
Auto Flash ......................................................................................................32
Flash off ..........................................................................................................33
Fill-in flash ......................................................................................................33
Fill-in flash and Back-light control .................................................................34
Fill-in flash and Red-eye Reduction ..............................................................35
Self-timer ........................................................................................................36
Double self-timer ............................................................................................37
2 second delayed shutter release .................................................................38
Interval shooting .............................................................................................38
Spot shooting .................................................................................................39
Snap shooting ................................................................................................40
Macro photography ........................................................................................41
Panorama photography .................................................................................42
Landscape mode(Infinity) ..............................................................................43
Remote control shooting(Optional) ...............................................................44
Replacing the battery of the remote control (Optional) ................................45
Care and storage............................................................................................46
Trouble shooting.............................................................................................47
Checking the camera .....................................................................................50
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
Zoom button (WIDE)
Zoom button (TELE)
Exposure sensor
Power button
Shutter button
Lens
Autofocus window
Flash button
(Flash mode selection button)
Self mode button(Self mode and
Interval mode selection button)
LCD panel
SPOT/SNAP button
DATE or TIME button
(Date and Caption selection button)
Shooting mode dial
Viewfinder
PREPARATION
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Landscape mode button

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

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

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LCD PANEL
Self-timer( /P.36)
Portrait zoom( /P.27)
Spot shooting( /P.39)
Month
Snap shooting( SNAP /P.40)
Year
Bulb shooting(B Shutter)( BULB /P.28)
Interval shooting( /P.38)
Continuous shooting( /P.30)
Focal length unit (mm) / Minutes(m)
Seconds(s)
Date or caption print mark
a. Focal length
b. Exposure counter
c. Date (Year, Month, Date, Time)
2 sec. delayed shutter release ( /P.38)
Double self-timer( /P.37)
Step zoom(STEP /P.29)
Macro Photography( /P.41)
Remote control shooting( /P.44)
Battery condition indicator( /P.10)
Buzzer indicator( /P.17)
Red-eye reduction( /P.31)
Back-light control( /P.34)
Slow shutter sync( /P.33)
Film present indicator
Exposure unit(EX)
Film rewinding indicator
Back-cover open indicator
Film loading failure warning indicator(E)
Film loading indicator
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
Macro picture area
Picture area frame
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 0.74m (2.4ft), 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
(0.74m ~ 1.0m). 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)
Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably
a tripod) to avoid camera shake.
If a red lamp blinks fast and at the same time a buzzer sounds continually
(beep~), this is a warning sign of flash zoom compensation.
Viewfinder
Green
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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 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
17 for information of 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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Film sensor

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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 (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the (Wide) button to move the
lens in
During this operation, the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in the following sequence : 38, 45, 55,
70, 80, 90, 105, 120, 130, 140 mm.
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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.
If a subject is between 0.74m (2.4ft) and 1m (3.28ft), the green lamp blinks
slowly and Macro mode is set automatically. (Refer to page 41)
If a subject is within 0.74m (2.4ft), the green lamp blinks quickly to indicate that
the subject is too close and the shutter is locked. Ensure that the camera
subject distance is 0.74m or more.
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.
NOTE
When the flash is being charged, the flash indicator ( AUTO) on the LCD
panel blinks and the shutter will not operate.
When the Red LED blinks, use a tripod or steady support 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).
In such a case, the power will be turn off with zoom lens move into the camera
automatically while the Shutter button is operate. If this occur, please turn the
power on and take a picture again.
TAKING PICTURES

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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
In the state of pushing spot/snap button for 2 seconds, if you
push Landscape shooting button, it is possible to select or
cancel. And only when a buzzer mark appears on LCD, the
buzzer works. In this case, a buzzer sound ”beep”
According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows.
Buzzer Sound Function Application Note
Peek Selection When you press Flash, Self button One time
1 long beep Warning When Mode Dial is changed. One time
When Mode Dial is not selected with
Auto after the power is turned on.
3 short beeps Warning When hand shake is detected. Three times
3 short beeps Warning
The function of Auto flash zoom compensation Until zooming is finished
3 short beeps Warning/ Error When AF Lock(shorter than minimum Three times
shooting range)occurs. When a film is
loaded incorrectly.
3 long beeps
Completion When the rewinding is completely finished. For 6 seconds / until the
back cover is open
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3 long beeps Warning When you open / close a lens cap Three times

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USING THE FOCUS LOCK
If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus
Lock function described below.
1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject.
2. Press the shutter button half way down. (Green LED light)
Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. Keeping the shutter button depressed, recompose your picture as desired.
Hold the camera steadily and gently press the shutter button completely down.
The Focus Lock can be released at any time by lifting your finger from the shutter button.
!ATTENTION
The Autofocus system of this camera may not function in circumstances below :
The subject blends into the background.
The subject is fast moving.
The subject does not reflect enough light back into the autofocus receiver(e.g.very dark
objects).
The subject is very narrow, either horizontally or vertically(e.g.a lamppost).
There is more than one subject, one near the camera and one some distance away.
Strong light is directed at the camera. (the subject is back lit).
Fireworks and smoke.
Shining or glossy surfaces such as a car body or the surface of water.
In these circumstances, using the Focus Lock feature may help to solve the problem.
TAKING PHOTOS

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REWINDING THE FILM
1. Automatic 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. After
5 seconds the icon will no longer be displayed. You may remove the
film at this point. (Refer to page 17 for information of 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 Shutter button during film rewinding, the rewinding is
interrupted until the Shutter 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.
2. Mid-roll rewinding
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
left sequences)
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> <Panorama shot>
NOTE
Under certain circumstances, the date will not print on the final frame of a film.