Samsung Digimax U Ca3 Users Manual

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Identification of features
Front & Top
Back & Bottom
Mode switch
Viewfinder
Auto Focus
lamp
Microphone
Strap eyeletSpeaker
Lens
Power button 
Flash
Shutter button
Function lamp
LCD
monitor ViewfinderCamera status lamp
WIDE/THUMBNAIL button
TELE/Digital zoom button
+&-/ DELETE button
USB/ AV 
connection terminal
DC input
connection point
Tripod socket LCD button
PLAY mode
button
* When using the digital zoom to take a picture, the composition of the picture may be different
depending on whether you are using the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. The picture will be taken
in the composition of the picture as it appears on the LCD monitor.
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Identification of features
Voice recording modeA movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available
recording time of the memory capacity allows.
Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 320X240, 160X120 
- Movie clip file type : *.mov (MPEG4)
A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
(Max: 1 hour)
- File type : *.wav(G. 711)
Movie clip mode
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the
camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below.
FLASH/
LEFT
button 
MENU/ OK
button
MACRO/PLAY&PAUSE/
DOWN buttonSELF-TIMER/
RIGHT button Voice memo/ UP button
Side/ 5-function button
Mode switch
Battery chamber
Battery holder
Memory card slot Battery chamber cover
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Identification of features
Still image mode
There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or
alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A).
We recommend using batteries for a digital camera.
(use batteries that are within a year of their date of manufacture) The batteries are listed below.
Non rechargeable batteries : Duracell CP-1 battery
Rechargeable batteries : Digimax power pack (SLB-1037)
Battery pack : Digimax Battery Pack (SBP-3603)
Lamp
Connecting to a Power Source
You can select from Auto, Manual, or Night mode. In Myset
mode, any changes made to settings other than Self-Timer and
Voice Recording will be maintained even after the camera is
turned off.  
Type Operation Lamp Camera Status Lamp LCD Monitor
When turning on the power7 color lights blink and then turns off when
the camera is ready to take a pictureBlinks orange once
X 
When the camera is in focus (when the
SHUTTER button is pressed halfway)X  Green lamp lights upAutofocus mark
lights up green
When the camera is out of focus (when the
SHUTTER button is pressed halfway)X 
Green lamp blinksAutofocus mark
lights up red
While the flash is chargingX Red lamp blinks
X 
While saving an image X  Green lamp blinks X 
While shooting a video
Purple lamp blinks at a 1-second intervalX Auto focus frame : White
During voice recording Blue lamp blinks at a 1-second intervalX X 
While the camera is connected to a PCX 
Green lamp lights upX 
While transferring data between the camera and a PCX  Green lamp blinks X 
When shooting an image
Green lamp blinks once for 0.3 secondX X 
Flash is ready (when the SHUTTER
button is pressed halfway)X 
Orange lamp lights up X 
While the self-timer is runningRed lamp blinks for 7 seconds at a 1-second interval/blinks
for 3 seconds at a 0.25 second intervalX 
X 
When the LCD monitor is
turned off in Still Image modeGreen lamp lights up X  X 
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage
Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.
Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may
experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is
perfectly normal.
If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time, it is advisable to use an
AC adapter (3.3V 2.0A).
INFORMATION
If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC
Adapter (3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera to be used for
long periods of time.
Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN
3.3V) on the camera.  
Remove the batteries from the camera when using an
AC adapter.
Using the AC power adapter (3.3V 2.0A)
Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply.
As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera
nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.
Please ensure that you use an AC adapter (3.3V 2.0A) with the correct specification for
the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
DANGER
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Connecting to a Power Source
Using the batteries: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please
check whether the batteries are inserted with the polarity(+ and-). 
The Digimax Battery Pack is a rechargeable external Li-ion
battery for use with most digital cameras. These optional
battery packs provide long lasting power and their operating
performances are much improved over Ni-MH and Alkaline
batteries. This is due to the mass storage lithium ion cell.  
Refer to the illustrations
Using the Digimax battery pack ( Optional : SBP-3603, 3.3V) 
Battery status Battery indicator
The batteries are fully
charged.Prepare new batteries.There is no battery
capacity. Replace with
new batteries.
There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Removing the battery
1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery chamber cover
and move the battery holder aside. The battery will be
released.
2. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover.  1. Open the battery chamber
cover by pushing in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries according
to the polarity marks (+ and -)
on the back of the battery
chamber cover.3. To close the battery
chamber cover, push it
until it clicks.
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Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo
Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo on its own into a Memory Stick-compatible device.
Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter into a Memory Stick-compatible device without
attaching the Memory Card Duo to the adapter. Using it without the Memory Stick Duo may
adversely affect the device into which it is inserted.
Be sure to check the proper direction of insertion before use .
Insert the Memory Stick Duo all the way into the Memory Stick Duo adapter. 
If the Memory Stick Duo is not inserted correctly into the adapter, it may not operate properly.
Do not attach labels to any part of the Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Duo adapter. The
labels may come off as you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the adapter or into a Memory
Stick-compatible device.
When inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the slot, do not force  or bend it.
Do not touch the Memory Stick Duo adapters card pins with your fingers or with metal objects.
Do not allow dirt or foreign material to get into the Memory Stick Duo adapter slot.
Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo with its adapter in areas subject to high temperatures.
Those models with the write-protect switch on the back of the card prevents accidental erasure
of data from deletion or formatting. By sliding the switch to the top of the memory card, the data
will be protected. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the memory card, the data protection
ability will be canceled. Please use a pointed object to move the write-protect switch. Slide the
switch to the bottom of the memory card before taking a picture.
Card pins(A)
Write
protect
switch(B)
Label(C)
[ Memory Stick Duo ]Front Back
This camera operates only with a Memory Stick Duo.
Some models of Memory Stick Duo media do not have the write-protect switch (B).
Do not touch the card pins (part A) with
your fingers or with metal objects.
Do not press hard when writing on the
label (part C).
If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into
the Memory Stick Duo adapter, you will
be able to use it with  a Memory Stick-
compatible device.
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Precautions on Using the Memory Stick Duo
Maintenance of the Memory Stick Duo
(Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the Memory Card.) 
Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 66) if you are using a newly
purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera
cannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.
Repeated 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.
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory
card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g.
near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should
this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. 
This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that has been used in another digital camera or memory card reader.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.
Preserving the memory card data
Do not remove the memory card while the camera status lamp (green) is blinking. 
Doing so will corrupt the data on the memory card.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks,
CD etc.
If there are no shots remaining
When you press the shutter button, a [CARD FULL !] message is displayed and the camera will
not operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or
delete unnecessary images stored in the memory.
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Inserting the memory card
1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the memory card
cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
2. 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), and then push the memory
card into the card slot until you hear a click.
3. To close, push the card cover until you hear a click. If the
memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to
insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion, and then
insert it correctly.
1. Turn the power off using the power button.
Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory
card as shown in the image and release.
2. Remove the memory card and close the memory card
cover.
Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round . Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.
INFORMATION
Removing the memory card
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When Using the Camera for the First Time
If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and
language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time
and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. 
Setting up the date, time and date type
1. Select the [DATE.TIME] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN/
LEFT/ RIGHT button.
RIGHT button : selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/ HOUR /
MINUTE/DATE TYPE
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [DATE/TIME]
main menu if the cursor is at the first
item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be
shifted to the left of its current position.
UP/ DOWN button : changes the value of each item.
Date setting range : 2003/01/01 ~ 2050/12/31
(Leap years and months are corrected automatically)
You will need to check and select the correct Date / Time when the batteries have been
removed for a period longer than 1 hour.
INFORMATION
You can select 16 languages. These are listed below.English, Korean, T. Chinese, S.
Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Germany, Spanish, French, Italian, Danish, Dutch,
Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Thai.
Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.
INFORMATION
Setting up the language
1. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the
UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button. When the settings are
complete, press the MENU button twice to exit the menu
screen.
DATE.TIME
LANGUAGESETUP
SETUP
MOVE: SET:OK
03/01/01 12:00
YY/MM/DD
DATE.TIME
LANGUAGE
MOVE: SET:OKENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
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LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[ Image & Full Status ]
No. Description Icons Page
1Batteryp.15
2Recording modep.12~13
3Camera shake warningp.23
4Flashp.29
5Self-timerp.30
6 Voice memop.26
7 Macrop.27
8 Meteringp.40
9 Auto focus frame
10 Time01:00 PM p.19, 67
11 Date2003/01/01 p.19, 67
12 Exposure compensationp.31
13 
White Balancep.32
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