Samsung Digimax U CA401 User Manual

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Initialization(RESET ALL)
Function lamp
All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However,
values for DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed.
Initializing the Camera
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 [RESET] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be restored to their defaults.
If [YES] is selected : All settings will be restored to their defaults.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Setting the function lamp
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 [LAMP] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
If [OFF] is selected : The function lamp will not light up.
If [ON] is selected : The function lamp will light up.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Description of the Function lamp
Function Description
The function lamp is on during initialization.  
When the camera is ready for operation, the lamp is turned off.
After an image is capturedThe function lamp blinks once.
During voice recording The function lamp (Blue) blinks repeatedly.
When the self-timer activatedThe function lamp (Blue) blinks.
During power-on
SET UP
BACK:SET:OK NO
YES SOUND
LCD
RESET
SET UP
BACK:SET:OK ON
OFF LCD
RESET
LAMP
AUTO
AUTO
You can turn on and off the function lamp located on the front of the camera.
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Selecting Video out type
The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. 
Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the
camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI.
Setting the Video Out Type
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 [VIDEO] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
- [VIDEO] sub menu : NTSC, PAL
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico.
PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Norway.
When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV
channel of the TV.
There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction.
If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to centre it.
When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the menu will be visible on the
external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD
monitor.
INFORMATION
Connecting to an external monitor
In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can
view the stored still images or movie clips
by connecting the camera to an external
monitor via the A/V cable. When the
camera is connected to an external
monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned
off automatically.
Yellow color-Video
White color-Voice
SET UP
BACK:SET:OK NTSC
PAL RESET
LAMP
VIDEO 
AUTO
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Quick view
If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just
captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is
possible only with still images.
Setting Quick View
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 [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
[OFF] : The quick view function can’t be activated.
[1 ~ 3 SEC] : The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
SET UP
BACK:SET:OK
OFFLAMP
VIDEO
Q.VIEW
AUTO
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Setting up the MYCAM menu
You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working
mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MYCAM menu. The items
indicated by                    are default settings.
Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page
OFF IMAGE 1
IMAGE 2
OFF SOUND 1
SOUND 2 SOUND 3
OFF SOUND 1
SOUND 2 SOUND 3
S.IMAGE
S.SOUND
SH.SOUNDp.64
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You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is
turned on. 
Setting a Startup Image
1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.
2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.
3. Select the [S.IMAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.
Start up image
MYCAM
BACK:SET:OK S.IMAGE
S.SOUND
SH.SOUND
AUTO2272
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Start up sound
You can select the shutter sound.
Selecting the Shutter Sound
1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording
mode, press the MENU button.
2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.
3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/
DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will
disappear.
Shutter sound
Setting the Startup Sound
1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording
mode, press the MENU button.
2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.
3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/
DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will
disappear.
You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.
MYCAM
BACK:SET:OK
SOUND 1
S.IMAGE
S.SOUND
SH.SOUND
AUTO2272
MYCAM
BACK:SET:OK S.IMAGE
S.SOUND
SH.SOUND
AUTO2272
SOUND 1
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Important notes
Be sure to observe the following precautions!
This unit contains precision electronic components. 
Do not use or store this unit in the following locations.
- Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.
- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.
- Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
- Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
- Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.
Do not let the unit come into contact with dust, vinyl goods, or chemicals, such as
insecticides, for an extended period of time.
Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
- Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches, coastal dunes, or other areas
where there is lots of sand.
- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable.
Extremes 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 build 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.
Caution 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.
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is a good
idea to remove the batteries and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for
an extended period of time.
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If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the
memory card.
Camera 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.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire. This is not harmful to
the camera and is not a malfunction.
When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected by static
electricity. In this case, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable before trying the transfer
again.
Important notes
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Warning indicator
There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display
Warning indicatorCauses Remedy
Insert a new CARD or delete stored
images to free up some memory.There is insufficient memory capacity to
take an image.
When taking pictures in dark places.
The memory card is locked.
There are no images stored on the
internal memory or the CARD.
Memory card error
Internal memory error CARD FULL !
LOW LIGHT !
CARD
LOCKED !
NO IMAGE !
CARD
ERROR! 
MEMORY
ERROR!
Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash
Photography mode.
Slide the write protect switch to the
bottom of the memory card.
Take images.
Insert a memory card that is holding
some images
Insert a new card or format the memory.
Format the memory with the memory
card removed.
A battery
indicator blinks!There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries
Camera shake
warning
indicator!
The flash mode is set to flash offDisengage the FLASH OFF mode 
(For ordinary shots)
Use a tripod (For taking shots in more
unusual circumstances ; museum, art
center)
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Before contacting a service center
Please check the following
Symptom Causes Remedy
- Insert fresh batteries
- Connect an AC Power Adapter - There is low battery capacity
- An AC Power Adapter is not connected
- The batteries are exhausted
- 
The Camera is turned off automatically.
- The Adapter plug is not connected securely
- The Camera is being used in low
temperatures
- There is insufficient memory capacity
- 
The memory card has not been formatted
- The memory card is exhausted
- The camera’s power is off
- The batteries are exhausted
- The memory card is locked
The camera
doesn’t switch on
The camera
power ceases
whilst in use
Batteries drain
quickly
Camera does
not take
images when
pressing the
Shutter button- Insert fresh batteries
- 
Push the power button to reactivate camera
- Remove and re-insert the plug
- 
Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e.
inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it
in order to take images
- After turning the camera off, insert a new
memory card or delete unnecessary image files.
- Format the memory card.
- Insert a new memory card
- Turn the camera power on
- Insert fresh batteries
- Slide the write protect switch to the
bottom of the memory card
- A picture was taken within 0.6m from the
subject without setting an appropriate
macro mode
- Taking a picture beyond the flash range
- The lens is smudged or dirty The images
are unclear - If the subject is closer than 0.6m, select
macro shot mode or increase the
camera to subject distance
- Take a picture within the flash range
- Clean the lens
- FLASH OFF mode has been selected. The flash does
not fire- Disengage FLASH OFF mode
- The date and time have been set
incorrectly.
Incorrect date
and time is
displayed- Reset the date and time correctly.
(p.59 ~ 60 )
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom Causes Remedy
Remove / re-insert batteries and switch
camera onCamera malfunction 
Incorrect memory card format
White balance setting is incorrect. 
Exposure is excessive. The camera
buttons do not
operate
A card error has
occurred while
the memory card
is in the camera.
Colour of image
is different to the
original scene
Images are too
bright
Re-format the memory card (p.58 )
Select appropriate White balance.
Reset exposure compensation.
The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty
The play back
display is not
very clear
Clean the lens or LCD
Date imprint function is set to OFF
Date is not
displayed on the
LCD monitor in
the PLAY mode
Switch the Date imprint function ON.
Incorrect file name. 
(Violation of DCF format) The images
don’t play back.Do not change the image file name.
Cable connection is incorrect.
The camera is off.
There are no batteries, the batteries are
exhausted or the AC adapter is not
connected.
The operating system is not Windows
98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS
9.0~10.2. Alternatively the PC does not
support USB.
The USB driver is not installed. When using the
PC’s explorer,
the [Removable
Disk] file does
not show
Check the connection.
Turn the camera on.
Insert new batteries or check the
adapter connection.
Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME,
XP/ Mac OS 9.0~10.2 to PC that
supports USB.
Install a [USB Storage Driver].
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