Samsung Digimax U CA401 User Manual

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Identification of features
Front & Top
Back
Shutter button
Function
Lamp Viewfinder
DC input
connection
point USB/ AV
connection
terminal Flash
Lens Power button 
Microphone
LCD monitorViewfinderAutofocus lamp(Green)Flash status lamp(Red)
Play mode /
LCD button
Strap eyeletMode switch
Speaker
Zoom W button
(Thumbnail)
Zoom T button
(Digital zoom)
* 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.
5-function 
button
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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 : 640X480, 320X240 
(User selectable)      
- Movie clip file type : *.avi (MJPEG)
A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
(Max : 1 hour)
Voice recording file type : *.wav
Movie clip mode
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the back of
the camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below.
Battery holder
Memory card slot
Battery chamber Battery chamber cover
FLASH/
LEFT
button 
MENU/ OK
button
Macro/ Delete/ Down buttonSELF-TIMER/
RIGHT button
Voice memo/ UP button
Bottom / 5-function button 
Mode switch
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Identification of features
Still image mode
You can select from AUTO(          ), Night(       ), 
MYSET(       ), TEXT(       ) modes. 
Lamp
Type Function Lamp Camera Status Lamp LCD Monitor
When turning on the
powerBlue lamp blink and then turns off when
the camera is ready to take a pictureGreen lamp blinks 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 charging X 
Red lamp blinks X 
While saving an image X Green lamp blinks
X 
While shooting a video X Green lamp blinks
X 
During voice recording
The blue lamp blinks in a sequence.X 
X 
While the camera is connected to a PCX Green lamp lights up
X 
While transferring data between the camera and a PCX Green lamp blinks
X 
When shooting an image
Blue lamp blinks once for 1 secondX 
X 
Flash is ready (when the SHUTTER
button is pressed halfway)X 
Red lamp lights up X 
While the self-timer is
running
When the self-timer is activated,
for the first seven seconds, the
blue lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals. For the final three
seconds, the blue lamp blinks
rapidly at 0.25-second intervals.
Green lamp lights upAutofocus mark
lights up green
When the LCD monitor is
turned off in Still Image modeGreen lamp lights up
X  X 
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							One LED blinks Two LEDs blink Three LEDs turn on
Charging 0% charged. About 50% charged. About 100% charged.
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Following function lamp indicates charging status of the rechargeable battery.
Connecting to a Power Source
Function lamp display 
(Blue LED)
If the function lamp display does not work even after inserting the rechargeable battery and
connecting the power supply, please double-check the rechargeable battery polarity. (p. 16)
Please do not connect the AC adapter after inserting a non-rechargeable battery.
When charging the rechargeable battery using the camera, the working temperature is 
5
~ 40. Please note that when the temperature is outside of the optimal charging
range, the charging process may become slow or stop.
When charging the rechargeable battery using the camera, the following sequential blinks
of the operational function lamp (BLUE) mean unsuccessful charging process.
Please check whether the battery is correctly inserted and the temperature is within the
optimal charging range. If the problem still persists, please visit a nearby service center.
INFORMATION
Charging the rechargeable battery
[Digimax power pack (SLB-1037)]
Charging the battery
- Insert the rechargeable battery into
the battery slot of the camera(p.16)
- Use the AC adapter included to
connect the power supply of the
camera to a wall power socket.
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 5V 2.0A).
We recommend using batteries for a digital camera. (Within a year from the date of
manufacture) The batteries are listed below.
Non rechargeable batteries : CP-1 battery
Rechargeable batteries : Digimax power pack(SLB-1037)
The product package may very depending upon which country in which you are located.
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage
When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Please do not charge the non rechargeable battery. It may cause an explosion or fire.
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 (5V 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 (5V 2.0A) with the correct specification for the
camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
INFORMATION
DANGER
If you have access to a mains supply, using an
AC Adapter (5V,2.0A) allows the camera to be
used for long periods of time.
Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN
5V) on the camera.  
Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter.
Using the AC power adapter (5V 2.0A)
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Connecting to a Power Source
Using the batteries
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 unlock the battery by pushing the battery lock
lever. The battery will pop up slightly.
2. Remove the battery in the direction indicated and close the
battery chamber cover. : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries,
please check whether the batteries are inserted with the
polarity(+and-)
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
This camera operates only with a Memory Stick Duo.
Some models of Memory Stick Duo media do not have the write-protect switch (B).
Card pins(A)
Write
protect
switch(B)
Label(C)
[ Memory Stick Duo ]Front Back
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.
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.
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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.) 
The camera comes with 32MB of internal flash memory, allowing you to store images and
movie clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an
optional memory card so that you can store more images and movie clips. 
Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 58) 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 autofocus 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 power and pull the battery chamber
cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
2. Have the front of the memory card face 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 battery chamber 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 gently push the
memory card until it makes a clicking sound. The memory
card will pop up slightly.
2. Remove the memory card in the direction indicated and
close the battery chamber 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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LCD monitor indicator
No. Description  Icons  Page
1 Battery p.16
2 Recording mode p.12~13
3 Camera shake warning p.23
4 Flash p.28
5 Self-timer p.29
6 Macro p.26
7 Metering p.36
8 Exposure compensationLTp.40
9  Auto focus frame
10  Time 01:00 PM p.59 ~ 60
11  Date 2004/05/01 p.59 ~ 60
12  MS DUO indicator p.19
13 White Balance p.37
14 ISO p.36
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[ Image & Full Status ]
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