Samsung Digimax S700 Users Manual

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Instructions Getting to know your camera

ˆUse this camera in the following orderSet up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cableCheck the camera’s powerCheck [Removable Disk]
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
camera driver. Install the camera driver
that is contained in Application software
CD-ROM. (p.66)
Take a picture.  (p.14)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.67)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is
turned off, press the camera button to turn
it on. 
Open Window
Vs EXPLORER and search
for [Removable Disk]. (p.68)

ƒIf you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the
images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera
to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or
damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

ƒPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

ƒWhen you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.

ƒPlease check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to
use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung
camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from
camera malfunction.

ƒKeep the manual in a safe place.
¬Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
¬All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Caution
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

ˆDo not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.

ˆFor safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
®Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor immediately.
®There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

ˆBattery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few
minutes to allow it time to cool. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

ˆDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric
shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and
repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

ˆPlease do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases,
as this could increase the risk of explosion.

ˆShould any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch
off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your
dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as
this may cause a fire or electric shock.

ˆDo not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through
access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire
or electric shock.

ˆDo not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in a minor or moderate injury.

ˆLeaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury.
®Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
®Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
®Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. 

ˆRemove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of
time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the
camera’s components.

ˆDo not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the
flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

ˆDo not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the
wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices
are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

ˆTake care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction.

ˆAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

ˆCredit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip
cards near the case.
ˆDo not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as
a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature.
Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal
components and could cause a fire.

ˆWhen in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up
and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in a well-ventilated area.
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Contents
READY
ƒSystem chart
4

ƒIdentification of features5

ˆFront & Top5

ˆBack & Bottom6

ˆBottom / 5-function button7

ˆCradle(Optional)7

ˆSelf-timer lamp8

ˆCamera Status Lamp8

ˆMode icon8

ƒConnecting to a Power Source8

ˆUsing the batteries8

ƒInserting the memory card9

ƒInstructions on how to use the
memory card10

ƒWhen Using the Camera for the 
First Time12

ƒLCD monitor indicator13

ƒStarting the recording mode14

ˆHow to use the AUTO mode14

ˆ
How to use the PROGRAM mode
14

ˆ
How to use the MANUAL mode
14

ˆ
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode
15

ˆRecording the movie clip without
voice15

ˆ
Pausing while recording a movie clip
15

ˆNight / Portrait / Children mode16

ˆHow to use the SCENE mode16

ˆHow to use the VOICE
RECORDING mode17

ƒThings to Watch Out for When
Taking Pictures17 
ƒUsing the camera buttons to set 
the camera
18

ˆPOWER button18

ˆShutter button18

ˆZOOM W / T button18

ˆVoice recording / Voice memo / 
UP button20

ˆMacro / Down button20

ˆFocus lock21

ˆFlash / Left button21

ˆSelf-timer / Right button23

ˆMENU / OK button24

ˆE (Effect) button24

ˆSpecial Effect : Colour25

ˆ
Special Effect : Preset focus frames
25

ˆ
Special Effect : Composite shooting
26

ˆSpecial Effect : Photo Frame28

ˆ+ / - button28

ƒUsing the LCD monitor to set the
camera settings31

ˆHow to use the menu31

ˆSize32

ˆQuality / Frame rate32

ˆMetering33

ˆContinuous shot33

ˆSharpness34

ˆOSD (On Screen Display)
information34

ƒStarting play mode35

ˆPlaying back a still image35

ˆPlaying back a movie clip35

ˆHow to capture the movie clip35

ˆPlaying back a recorded voice36
ƒLCD  monitor Indicator
36

ƒUsing the camera buttons to set 
the camera37

ˆ
Thumbnail / Enlargement button
37

ˆVoice memo / Up button38

ˆPlay & Pause / Down button39

ˆE (Effect) button39

ˆDelete button40

ˆPrinter button40

ˆLeft / Right / Menu / OK button41

ƒSetting up the play back function
using the LCD monitor41

ˆStarting the slide show43

ˆProtecting images44

ˆDeleting images45

ˆResize45

ˆRotating an image46

ˆDPOF46

ˆDPOF : Standard47

ˆDPOF : Index47

ˆDPOF : Print size48

ˆCopy To Card48

ˆOn Screen Display information49

ˆPictBridge49

ˆPictBridge : Picture Selection50

ˆPictBridge : Print Setting50

ˆPictBridge : Printing51

ˆPictBridge : Reset52

ƒSetup menu52

ˆFile name53

ˆAuto power off54

ˆLanguage 54

ˆFormatting a memory 55
ˆSetting up the Date / Time / 
Date type
55

ˆImprinting the recording date 55

ˆSound 56

ˆConnecting an External Device
(USB)56

ˆAuto Focus lamp56

ˆLCD brightness 56

ˆSelecting Video out type57

ˆQuick view 57

ˆInitialisation 58

ˆSelecting a battery type58

ƒSetting up the Mycam menu58

ˆStart up image58

ˆStart up sound59

ˆShutter sound59

ƒImportant notes59

ƒWarning indicator61

ƒ
Before contacting a service centre
61

ƒSpecifications63

ƒSoftware Notes65

ƒSystem Requirements65

ƒAbout the software65

ƒ
Setting up the application software
66

ƒStarting PC mode67

ƒRemoving the removable disk69

ƒ
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
70

ƒUsing the USB Driver for MAC70

ƒRemoving the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE71

ƒDigimax Master71

ƒFAQ74
PLAY
SETUP
SOFTWARE
RECORDING
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System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. 
The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional
equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Software CD 
(see p.65) Camera strap User manual, 
Product warranty Camera case
Rechargeable battery
(SNB-2512)AA Alkaline
Batteries Rechargeable battery
(SBP-2524)  
Cradle 
AC cord
Charger(SBC-N1)
External monitor
(see p.57)
For Windows
®Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP
®PC with processor better than
Pentium II 450MHz  (Pentium
700MHz or better is recommended)
®200MB of available hard-disk space 
®Minimum 64MB RAM
®1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit colour
display recommended)
®CD-ROM drive
®DirectX 9.0 or later
®USB portFor Macintosh
®Power Mac G3 or later
®Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3
®Minimum 64MB RAM
®110MB of available hard-disk space
®USB port
®CD-ROM drive
System Requirements
When you connect the camera to a
computer, printer or external monitor,
you must to use the USB / AV cable
supplied with the camera, or the
external devices cant recognise the
camera.CAUTION
< Included items > 
Computer 
(see p.67)PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.49)
SD memory card / MMC
(see p.9) DPOF compatible
printer (see p.46)USB cable
AV cable
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Identification of features
Flash
Self-timer lamp /
Auto focus lampStrap eyelet Shutter buttonMode dial
Power button
Speaker
Microphone Lens / Lens cover
Front & Top
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Identification of features
Back & Bottom
LCD monitor
Tripod
5 function button E (Effects) button
Play mode / Printer button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Camera status lamp
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)+/- button, Delete buttonUSB / AV connection terminal
Cradle connector
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Identification of features
Bottom / 5-function button
Cradle (Optional)
ˆYou can recharge your rechargeable battery (SBP-2524), transfer a captured
image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page  9, 49, 68)
Camera
connection
terminal
AC connection
terminal
USB port /
AV connection terminal
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover
Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button
Flash / 
Left buttonMenu / OK button
Self-timer / 
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button

ƒTop

ƒBack
Memory card slot
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Connecting to a Power Source
Identification of features

ˆSelf-timer lampIcon Status Description
For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-
second intervals.
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-secondintervals before taking a picture.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 
2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Blinking Blinking Blinking

ˆCamera Status Lamp
ˆMode icon : Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode
setting.
Status Description
The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to
take a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turnsoff when the camera is ready to take a picture
While voice memo recording
The lamp blinks
While voice recording The lamp blinksTransmitting Data with a PC
The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)
When the printer is printing
The lamp blinksThe lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)The lamp blinks (The camera doesnt focus on the subject)
After taking a pictureWhen the AF activatesWhen the USB cable is
inserted to a printerThe lamp is off Power on

ƒWe recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date
of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) 
- Rechargeable batteries  (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SBP-2524 (Ni-MH)
Using the batteries
Model SBP-2524 SNB-2512Type Ni-MH Ni-MHCapacity 2,500mAh 2,500mAhVoltage 1.2V X 2 1.2V X 2
Approximately 210 ~ 240Minutes 
(Use for cradle) Charging time
Approximately 240 Minutes(Use for SBC-N1)

Included battery may vary depending on sales region.MODE
AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL NIGHT PORTRAIT
IconMODE
CHILDREN MOVIE
VOICE RECORDING
PLAY
Icon
LANDSCAPE
CLOSE UP
SUNSET
DAWN  
BACKLIGHT
FIREWORKS
BEACH & SNOW
IconMODE
SCENE
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage

ƒWhen the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

ƒPlease remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. 
Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the
camera.

ƒLow temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery
and you may experience reduced battery life.

ƒBatteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.

ƒDuring extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.
This is perfectly normal.INFORMATION
Inserting the memory card

ˆInsert the battery as shown 
- If the camera does not turn on after you
have inserted battery, please check
whether the battery is inserted with the
correct polarity (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover is opened,
do not press the battery chamber cover by
force. This may cause damage to the
battery chamber cover. 
Battery 
status Battery
indicator
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery
capacity (Prepare
to recharge or use
spare battery)Low battery
capacity (Prepare
to recharge or use
spare battery)Low battery
capacity (Prepare
to recharge or use
spare battery)

ˆThere are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
ˆInsert the memory card as shown. 
- Turn off the camera’s power before
inserting the memory card. 
- Have the front of the memory card facing
toward the front of the camera (lens) and
the card pins toward the back of the
camera (LCD monitor). 
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong
way round. Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.
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