User manual SAMSUNG DIGIMAX200

[. . . ] This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 200, Including taking pictures, downloading images and using MGI PhotoSuite software. Please read this manual before using your new camera. ENGLISH SPECIAL FEATURES Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. This digital camera possesses the following features. A high resolution of 2. 1 mega pixels 2x digital zoom Moving image function USB interface function 1. 5 inch TFT LCD monitor FCC warning This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. [. . . ] If you increase the exposure, you will obtain a brighter image. If you decrease the exposure, you will obtain a darker image. SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference Start setting the exposure compensation : 0 EV The set range of the exposure compensation is : -1. 8 ~ -1. 3 ~ 0 ~ +1. 3 ~ + 1. 8 The selected exposure compensation will stay the same until the power has been turned off. When you switch on the power again, the exposure compensation will automatically set itself to 0 EV ( canceling the exposure compensation ). Be cautious when using exposure compensation, as the LCD monitor looks black and exposure will be minimal when using the ( - ) exposure compensation. The LCD monitor looks white and over-saturation can happen if you see the ( + ) exposure compensation. WHITE BALANCE function is used to help obtain more naturally colored images, depending on light conditions. The colours of the captured images may alter according to lighting conditions. - Auto : The camera automatically selects the optimum white balance depending on the conditions of the ambient lighting. - Day Light : The white balance should be used to obtain shots in normal outdoor light conditions - Fluorescent Light : This white balance is suitable for indoor shooting under fluorescent light conditions. - Tungsten : This white balance is suitable for indoor shooting with artificial or tungsten lighting. You can choose the size ( 1600 x 1200 or 800 x 600 ) by pressing the RIGHT / LEFT button to set it. Reference The image quality and recording size determines the number of images that can be shot. The recording size stored in the memory can not be changed. Once an image is captured, the size of the stored file cannot be altered. SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION The " SELF TIMER " function is used when the photographer also wants to be in the picture. If you select " ON ", the indicator ( ) is displayed on LCD panel and LCD monitor(when LCD monitor is powered on) The image will be captured 10 seconds later after you have pressed the shutter button and the function is then cancelled. ENGLISH Reference The Self Timer Lamp will flash with beep sound while the self timer is in operation. 7 seconds after pressing the shutter button, the Self Timer Lamp will flash slowly in 1 second intervals. In the last 3 seconds, the Self Timer Lamp light will be blinking quickly in 1/2 second intervals. If you select " DIGITAL ZOOM " on, the function of the digital zoom is selected. It is cancelled automatically after the pictured image is stored in the memory card. Reference Pictures taken using the digital zoom take a little longer to download. Please allow extra time between shots. SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Details of Every Function Mode PLAY MODE Order of files stored in the memory card When you select the play mode, the last captured image is displayed Date / Time indicator Resolution indicator 1600 1200 800 600 Quality indicator Superfine Fine Normal Flash mode indicator Auto Flash Fill in Flash Red- eye Reduction Flash Off File NO. for image Location of the storage directory This directory is fixed SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ENGLISH After set up is completed, please press the " MENU / ENTER " button to save your selections , before you quit this menu. PLAY MENU SLIDE SHOW Images can be displayed automatically at pre-set intervals. To save power, the camera will switch off automatically if there is no operation of camera for 10 second after presentation of all images stored in the memory card. SLIDESHOW PICTURE INFO. THUMBNAIL DIGITAL ZOOM ERASE DPOF EXIT OFF ON PICTURE INFO When this function is " ON ", you can view the picture information of date/time, image quality, file No. [. . . ] Select a photo, and choose an action below. Add: click [Add] to add an image to an Album. Sort: click [Sort] to Sort saved images. Search: click [Search] to Search saved images. [. . . ]