Samsung Digimax Pro815 User Manual

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Drive button
Self-timer
button
Power button/
Power lampTop LCD
ISO button
Metering button
Hot shoe
Flash status lamp 
Mode dial
Speaker
Shutter button
EVC (Exposure Value
Compensation) ring
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Zoom scale indicator
Flash
Hot shoe cap
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Back
ConnectorsMemory card slot
Strap eyelet
AV port
USB connector port
DC-in port
Finder LCD
Diopter adjustment ring
Card in use lamp
LCD button
Display/	Information	button
Connector cover
SCENE/ 
Delete button
Back LCD
Memory card slot cover
Memory card
eject lever
Memory card slot
5-function button
Play mode button
Digital zoom/
Enlargement button
Strap eyelet
AE Lock (AE-L) button/
Thumbnail button
Rear Jog dial (JOG 2)
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Bottom
Battery chamber
Battery chamber
cover & lock
Tripod socket
Battery holder
Battery chamber
Diopter
adjustment
ring
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¡áSelf-timer lamp
¡áCamera Status Lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.
- For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later
a second picture will be taken.
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Lamp Colour Status Description
On Power on
Blinking When the LCD is turned off
Charging is complete
(Pressing the shutter button half way down)
The flash is being charged
When the memory card is being used
Red Blinking PC mode - When the data is transmitting
- 
When the USB cable is connected
Card in use lamp
¡áMode icon
Mode AUTOPROGRAMA priority S priority MANUAL MySETMOVIE CLIP
Icon
Icon
NIGHTPORTRAIT CHILDRENLANDSCAPECLOSE-UPTEXTSUNSETDAWNBACKLIGHTBEACH &
SNOWFIREWORKSModeFor 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
Flash status lampPower lamp
Green
RedOn
Blinking
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¡áThere are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use battery or
alternatively, you can use the AC adaptor.
¡áSpecification of SLB-1974 rechargeable battery
¡ØTo buy the exclusive AC adapter (SAC-81, DC 8.4V 1.5A), contact your nearest Samsung
dealer or Samsung service centre.
Connecting to a Power Source
¡ÜPlease ensure that you use the exclusive battery with the correct specification for the
camera. Failure to do may affect your warranty.
¡ÜWhen you disconnect the AC adapter or remove the battery, turn off the camera power
first. The data can be damaged.
CAUTION
Model SLB-1974
Type Lithium Ion
Voltage, Capacity 7.4V, 1900mAh
Charging time Approx. 180MIN (Using the SBC-L4)
¡áNumber of images and battery life
¡ØThese figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting conditions
and may vary depending on the way of user’s usage.
Still image Movie 
Battery life Number of images Recording time
Approx. 225MIN Approx. 450 Approx. 225MIN
Using the fully charged battery
Auto mode, 8M image size  
Fine image quality,
Shot to shot interval : 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position
between the Wide and the Tele
ends every 1 shot. 
Using the flash every two times.
Based on
the
following
shooting
conditionsBased on
the
following
shooting
conditions
Using the fully charged battery
640X480 image size
15fps frame rate
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Using the battery: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct
polarity (+/-).
1. Turn the battery chamber lock in the direction
of the arrow (OPEN) and open the battery
chamber cover.
2. Insert the battery taking note of the polarity
(+/-).
3. Close the battery chamber cover and turn
the battery chamber lock in the direction of
the arrow (CLOSE).
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Battery status Battery indicator
The battery is 
fully chargedPrepare new
batteryThere is low battery capacity
(Warning indicator will display).There is no battery capacity 
(Red colour : Change the battery).
¡áThere are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Removing the battery
1. 
Turn off the camera. Turn the battery chamber lock in the direction
of the OPEN mark and open the battery chamber cover.
2. Move the battery holder aside and the battery
will be released.
3. Take out the battery and close the battery
chamber cover. Turn the battery chamber
lock in the direction of the CLOSE mark.
Important information about battery usage.
¡ÜWhen the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
¡ÜPlease remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.
The battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
¡ÜLow temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may
experience reduced battery life.
¡ÜThe battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.
¡ÜDuring extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.
This is perfectly normal.
¡ÜIf the battery has low capacity, the camera power will not be turned on.
In this case, change the battery with a new one.
INFORMATION
Before using the camera
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1. Plug the AC cord’s power plug into the wall outlet and insert the AC cord into the charger.
¡ØIf the charging LED doesn’t blink as red or blinks as
yellow, please check whether the battery is inserted
with the correct polarity (+/-).
¡ØCheck the battery charging status with the Charging
LED of the charger.
Status LED
Being charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging is paused Yellow LED is on
Charging error Yellow LED is blinking
Charging LED ¡áHow to charge the rechargeable battery
2. Place the battery in the charger as shown.
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¡ÜAlways turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply.
¡ÜAs with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera
nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.
¡ÜPlease ensure that you use an AC adapter (SAC-81, DC 8.4V) with the correct
specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
DANGER
If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC
Adapter (SAC-81, DC 8.4V) allows the camera to
be used for long periods of time.
Remove the battery from the camera when using
an AC adapter. Plug the adapter into the DC-IN
port on the camera before using an AC adaptor.
AC adapter (SAC-81, DC 8.4V)
¡ÜThe proper operating temperature of the charger is 0°C ~ 40°C. When you charge the
battery under/over the proper operating temperature, the charger may not operate 
(Yellow LED is on). Charging will restart at the operating temperature and this is not
camera malfunction.
¡ÜSamsung warrants the charger for a period of one year and the Lithium Ion battery for a
period of six months from the original date of purchase of the product.
¡ÜWear and tear on the lithium battery is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
If the battery duration shortens considerably, you should purchase a new battery.
¡ÜSlide the switch as you please to indicate
something like flash charging status.
This switch has yellow and black mark.
INFORMATION
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¡ÜBe sure to format the memory card (see p.116) if you are using a newly purchased memory
for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images
captured with a different camera.
¡ÜTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.
¡ÜRepeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory cards performance.
Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the
memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
¡ÜThe memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
¡ÜDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields,
e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
¡ÜPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
¡ÜPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
¡ÜDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. 
This is perfectly normal.
¡ÜDo not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, first format the memory card by using the camera.
¡ÜDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.
¡ÜIf the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become
corrupted:
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- 
If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting/ formattting
or reading.
¡ÜSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
¡ÜIt is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard
disks, CD etc.
¡ÜIf there is insufficient memory available
: A [Card Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the amount
of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored
on the memory.
¡ÜIf you use a low writing speed memory card, the movie clip may be stopped while recording.
We recommend a high writing speed memory card (over 40X writing speed).
Instructions on how to use the memory card
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