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
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 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.