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Important notes

ˆExtremes in temperature may cause problems.
- If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment,
condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn
the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed.
Moisture built up can also occur in the memory card. If this happens, turn off
the camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisture has
dispersed.

ˆCaution on Using the Lens
- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and
deterioration of the image sensor.
- Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the
lens.
- When the lens cover opens, the outer lens that you can see is for auto focus.
When using or cleaning this camera, handle the outer lens with care.

ˆIf the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can
occur. 
It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend
using the camera for an extended period of time.

ˆIf the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to
protect the memory card.
ˆCamera Maintenance
- Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD
assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid
can be used.
Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into
contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc. This
may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance.
Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care to avoid damage
and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all times when not in use.

ˆDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.

ˆUnder certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire. This is
not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.

ˆWhen images are uploaded or downloaded (when the charger and USB cable
are inserted into the cradle(optional) at the same time), the data transfer may be
affected by static electricity.
In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer
again.

ˆBefore an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera
condition. 
- Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.
- Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. 
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Warning indicator
Before contacting a service centre

ˆThere are several warnings that may appear on the LCD displayCard Error!
®Memory card error
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Insert the memory card again
Insert the memory card and format the memory card. (p.55)Card Locked!
®The memory card is locked
SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory cardMemory Full!
®There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image
Insert a new memory card
Delete unnecessary image files to free up some memoryNo Image!
®There are no images stored on the memory
Take images
Insert a memory card that is holding some imagesFile Error!
®File error
Format the memory card
®Memory card error
Contact a camera service centre
Low Battery!
®There is low battery capacity
Insert fresh batteries.Low Light!
®When taking pictures in dark places
Take pictures in Flash Photography mode.Out Of Number
®When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. 
Select printing page within the limitation. The camera doesn’t switch on
®There is low battery capacity
Insert fresh batteries. (p.9)
®The battery may be inserted incorrectly.
Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)
®The battery is not inserted
Insert the battery and turn on the camera 
ˆPlease check the following
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Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
®There is insufficient memory capacity
Delete unnecessary image files
®The memory card has not been formatted
Format the memory card (p.55)
®The memory card is exhausted
Insert a new memory card
®The memory card is locked
Refer to [Card Locked!] error message
®The camera’s power is off
Turn the camera power on
®The battery is exhausted
Insert fresh batteries.
®Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed
Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)The camera suddenly stops working while in use 
®The camera stopped due to a malfunction
Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera onThe images are unclear
®A picture was taken without setting an appropriate macro mode
Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
®The picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range
Take a picture within the flash range
®The lens is smudged or dirty
Clean the lens
The flash does not fire
®Flash off mode has been selected
Dis-engage flash off mode
®The camera mode can’t use the flash
Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.21)Incorrect date and time is displayed
®The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the
default settings
Reset the date and time correctlyThe camera buttons do not operate
®Camera malfunction
Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera onA card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
®Incorrect memory card format
Re-format the memory card The images dont play back
®Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
Do not change the image file nameColour of image is different to the original scene 
®White balance or effect setting is incorrect
Select appropriate White balance and effectImages are too bright
®Exposure is excessive
Reset exposure compensation
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Before contacting a service centre
Specifications
No image on external monitor
®The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera
Check the connection cables
®There are incorrect files in the memory card
Insert a memory card that has correct filesWhen using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show
®Cable connection is incorrect
Check the connection
®The camera is off
Turn the camera on
®The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2 ~
10.3. Alternatively the PC does not support USB.
Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 to PC that
supports USB.
®The camera driver is not installed
Install a [USB Storage Driver]
ˆImage Sensor
- Type : 1/2.5 CCD

ˆLens
- 
Focal Length : SHD Lens f = 5.8 ~ 17.4mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 105mm)- F No. : F2.8 ~ F7.1 (Wide), F4.9 ~ F12.4 (Tele)
- Digital Zoom :
KStill Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X   

KPlay mode : S600 : 1.0X ~ 10.1X 
S600 : 1.0X ~ 11.0X (depends on image size)

ˆLCD Monitor : 2.4 color TFT LCD (112,000 dots)

ˆFocusing
- Type : TTL auto focus
- Range : 
KNormal : 80cm ~ infinity

KMacro : 5cm ~ 80cm (Wide), 40cm ~ 80cm (Tele)

KAuto Macro : 5cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 40cm ~ Infinity (Tele)

ˆShutter
- Type  : Mechanical and Electronic shutter 
- Speed : 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec. (Manual : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec.)

ˆExposure
- Control : 
KProgram AE  

KMetering : Multi, Spot
- Compensation : ±2EV (0.5EV steps)
- ISO Equivalent : Auto, 50,100, 200, 400

ˆFlash
- Modes : Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
- Range : Wide : 0.2m ~ 3.0m, Tele : 0.4m ~ 2.5m (ISO AUTO)    
- Recharging Time : Approx. 6 sec.

ˆSharpness : Soft, Normal, Vivid
S500 S600
Effective Pixel Approx. 5.1 Mega-pixel Approx. 6.0 Mega-pixel
Total Pixel Approx. 5.3 Mega-pixel Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel
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Specifications

ˆEffect : Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, RGB

ˆWhite Balance : Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L,
Tungsten, Custom 

ˆVoice Recording : Voice Recording (max.1 hour), 
Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)

ˆDate Imprinting : Date, Date&Time, Off (user selectable)

ˆShooting
- Still Image:
KModes : Auto, Program, Scene


Scene : 
Night, Portrait, Children (in Mode Dial), Landscape, 
Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow

Mode Dial : Auto, Program, Manual, Movie, Scene, Portrait,
Night, Children

KShooting : Single, Continuous, AEB

KSelf-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec., Double (10 sec., 2 sec.)
- Movie Clip :
KWith Audio or without Audio 
(user selectable, recording time : memory capacity dependent)

KSize : 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 
(3X Optical Zoom, Mute during Zoom Operation)

KFrame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps

KMovie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture

ˆStorage
- Media :
KInternal memory : Approx.20MB flash memory 

KExternal memory : MMC / SD card (Up to 1GB Guaranteed)
- File Format :
KStill Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0

KMovie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)

KAudio : WAV
- Image Size- Capacity (20 MB)
* These figures are measured under Samsung
Vs standard conditions and may
vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings

ˆImage Play
- Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip
- Editing : Trimming, Resizing, Rotate, Effect

ˆInterface
- Digital output connector : USB 2.0 Full Speed        - Audio : Mono
- Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)   - Cradle Interface (Optional)

ˆPower Source
- Primary Battery : 2 x AA Alkaline (High Capacity)
- Rechargeable battery (Optional) :  SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SBP-2524 (Ni-MH)

Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

ˆDimensions (WxHxD) : 96.8 X 61.8 X 26.4mm
(excluding the projecting parts of the camera)

ˆWeight : Approx. 136g (without batteries and card)

ˆOperating Temperature : 0 ~ 40
mC

ˆOperating Humidity : 5 ~ 85%

ˆSoftware
- 
Camera Driver : Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3)- Application : Digimax Master 

ˆSpecial Features : User-friendly 
WEffect” button, Easy Grip, 2.4” Large LCD,
Convenient Mode Dial

Ë.S600 only.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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S600
2816X2112 2592x1944 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200
1024x768
640x480
S500
-
2560x1920 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200
1024x768
640x480
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Software Notes
About the software
System Requirements
Please ensure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use.
®The attached software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for
Windows.
®Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user
manual be reproduced.
®Copyrights for software are licensed only for use with a camera.
®In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your
camera. 
We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by
inappropriate use.
®Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the
manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
®Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers
and O/S (Operating Systems).After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the
following window should automatically run.
Before connecting the camera to the PC, you
should first install the camera driver.

This manual is based on model Digimax S600.

ƒBe sure to check the system requirements before installing the driver.

ƒYou should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program
according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not show, run
the [Windows Explorer] and select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive
root directory.

ƒPDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM
supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer.
Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in
the Software CD-ROM.INFORMATION
For Windows For Macintosh
Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3
5QVQU]U5*:)5 5QVQU]U5*:)5200MB of available hard disk space
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port USB portCD-ROM drive CD-ROM drivePC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz(Pentium 700MHz recommended)
1024x768 pixels, 16bit color display
compatible monitor
(24bit color display recommended)Power Mac G3 or later

ˆCamera driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera 
and PC.
This camera uses the USB Storage Driver as the camera driver. You can use
the camera as a USB card reader. After installing the driver and connecting this
camera to the PC, you can find [Removable Disk] in [Windows Explorer] or [My
computer]. A USB Storage Driver is provided only for Windows. A USB Driver
for MAC is not included with the Application CD. You can use the camera with
Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3.

ˆDigimax Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution.
You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with
this software. This software is only compatible with Windows.
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Setting up the application software

ˆTo use this camera with a PC, install the application software first.
After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the
PC and can be edited by an image editing program.

ˆYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet. 
http://www.samsungcamera.com : English
http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean
1. The auto run frame will display. Click the
[Install] menu in the Auto run frame.2. Install the DirectX, Digimax Master by selecting a button shown on the
monitor. 
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Setting up the application software 
Starting PC mode
4. Turn the camera power on. 
The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will
open and the computer will recognize the
camera. 

If your OS is Windows XP, an image
viewer program will open.
If the download window of Digmax Master
opens after starting Digimax Master, the
camera driver was setup successfully. 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB
cable. ®If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the
power, the camera will automatically switch to computer connection mode.
®In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB
cable.
®The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.
ƒIf you have installed the camera driver, The [Found New Hardware Wizard]
may not open.

ƒOn a Windows 98 or 98 SE system, the Found New Hardware Wizard
dialog box opens and a window asking you to select a driver file may
appear. In this case, specify USB Driver in the CD supplied. (for Windows
98 and 98 SE).INFORMATION
SETUP
Format
Date&time
Imprint
Sound
USBBack:

Set:OK
Computer
Printer

ˆConnecting the camera to a PC
1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording
mode, press the Menu button.
2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the
[SETUP] menu tab.
3. Select the [USB] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
[Computer], and then press the OK button.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will
disappear. 
6. Connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable.
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Starting PC mode

ˆDownloading stored images
You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PCs hard disk
and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them.
1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
2. On your computers desktop display, select
[My computer] and double click [Removable
Disk DCIM 100SSCAM].
The image files will then be displayed.
3. Select an image and press the right
mouse button.
4. A pop-up menu will open.
Click the [Cut] or [Copy] menu.
- [Cut] : cuts a selected file.
- [Copy] : copies files.
5. Click a folder where you want to paste the file.
[Using the USB cable with Cradle (Optional) ][Using the USB cable with Camera]
ˆConnecting the camera to a PC

ˆDisconnecting the camera and PC : Refer to page 69
(Removing the removable disk). 
If you selected [Printer] in Step 4, when you connect the camera to your
printer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will
not be established.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from
Step 2 and onward.
ƒTo save battery power, it is recommended that you use the cradle (optional)
when connecting the camera to a computer.INFORMATION
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Removing the removable disk
Starting PC mode

ƒWe recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them.
Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to
unexpected disconnection.

ƒWhen you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to the Removable
Disk, the [File Error!] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the
PLAY mode, and nothing is displayed in THUMBNAIL mode.CAUTION7. An image file is transferred from the camera
to your PC. 6. Press the right mouse button and a pop-up
menu will open. Click [Paste].
- By using [Digimax Master], you can see the stored images in the memory
directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.

ˆWindows 98SE
1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. 
If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished
blinking and is constantly on.
2. Unplug the USB cable.

ˆWindows 2000/ME/XP
(The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on  the Windows O/S.)
1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. 
If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished
blinking and is constantly on.
3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will
open. Select the [USB Mass Storage Device]
and click the [Stop] button.
4. The [Stop a Hardware device] window will open.
Select the [USB Mass Storage Device] and click
the [OK] button. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon
on the task bar.
5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will
open. Click the [OK] button.
[Double-click!]
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