Samsung Digimax U Ca501 Users Manual

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Important notes
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.
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Warning indicator
There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display
CARD 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.72)
MEMORY ERROR!
Internal memory error
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Format the memory with the memory card removed. (p.72)
NO CARD !
A memory card is not inserted
Insert a memory card
The camera can’t recognize the memory card
Insert the memory card again
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
CARD LOCKED !
The memory card is locked
SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card
CARD FULL !
There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image
Insert a new memory card 
Delete unnecessary image files to free up some memory
NO IMAGE !
There are no images stored on the memory card
Take images
Insert a memory card that is holding some images
FILE ERROR !
File error
Format the memory card
Memory card error
Contact a camera service center
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Warning indicator
The camera doesn’t switch on
There is low battery capacity
Insert fresh batteries
Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities
Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera power ceases whilst in use
The batteries are exhausted
Insert fresh batteries
The Camera is turned off automatically
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Batteries drain quickly
The Camera is being used in low temperatures
Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in
order to take images
Please check the following
Before contacting a service center
LOW BATTERY !
There is low battery capacity
Insert fresh batteries
LOW LIGHT !
When taking pictures in dark places
Use a tripod and take pictures in Flash Photography mode
SET USB
[USB] sub menu and connected device are not matched.
Reconfigure [USB] in the [SETUP] menu. 
OUT OF NUMBER
When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu. 
Select printing page within the limitation. 
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Before contacting a service center
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.72)
The memory card is exhausted
Insert a new memory card
The memory card is locked
Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.82)
The camera’s power is off
Turn the camera power on
The batteries are exhausted
Insert fresh batteries
Batteries are inserted incorrectly with the reverse polarities
Insert the batteries according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera suddenly stops working while in use 
The camera was stopped due to a malfunction
Remove /re-insert batteries and switch the camera on
The images are unclear
A picture was taken within 0.6m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode
If the subject is closer than 0.6m, select macro shot mode
Taking a picture 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.27)
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 correctly
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Before contacting a service center
The images dont play back
Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
Do not change the image file name
Colour of image is different to the original scene 
White balance setting is incorrect
Select appropriate White balance
Images are too bright
Exposure is excessive
Reset exposure compensation
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 files
When 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 9.0 ~ 10.2.
Alternatively the PC does not support USB
Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2 to PC that supports USB
The camera driver is not installed
Install a [USB Storage Driver]
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Specifications
Type 1/2.5 CCD 
Effective PixelsApprox. 5.0 Mega-pixel 
Total Pixels Approx. 5.2 Mega-pixel
Lens f=5.8mm  
(35mm film equivalent:35mm) 
F No. F3.2 / F7.0
Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X
Play mode: 1.0X~8.0X (depends on Image size)
LCD Monitor 2.0 colour TFT LCD 
Type TTL Auto Focus 
Normal: 0.6m~infinity 
Macro: 6 cm ~ 60cm
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 2 ~ 1/1000 sec. (8 ~ 1/1000sec.in Night Mode)
Programmed AE
Metering: Multi, Spot
Compensation2EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200, 400 
ModesAuto, Auto & Red - eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off 
Range 0.3m ~ 3.0m
Recharging TimeApprox. 3 ~ 5 sec.
Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Normal, B&W, Sepia, RGB
White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Fluorescent(H), Fluorescent(L),Tungsten, Custom
Photo Frame 9 Frames 
Voice Recording (max. 1 hour)
Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10.sec)
Date Imprinting Off , Date, Date & Time (User selectable)
Mode: Auto, Program, Scene
* Scene : Night, Portrait, Landscape, Text, Fireworks
Shooting: Single, continuous
Self-timer: 2 sec., 10 sec, Double Self Timer (10 / 2sec.) 
With audio (recording time: memory capacity dependent)
Size: 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Frame rate: 24fps, 15fps   * no digital zoom in movie clip
Internal memory: 16MB flash memory 
External memory: SD card /MMC (Up to 512MB Guaranteed)
Still Image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
Movie Clip: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV
Image
Sensor
LensFocal Length
Range
Control Digital Zoom
Focusing
Shutter
Exposure
Flash
Voice Recording
Shooting
StorageMovie Clip Still Image
Media
File Format
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Specifications
2560 : 2560x1920 pixels,   2048 : 2048x1536 pixels    
1600 : 1600x1200 pixels,   1024 : 1024x768 pixels, 
640 : 640x480 pixels
2560 : Super fine (9) / Fine (18) / Normal (29) 
2048: Super fine (10 ) / Fine (24) / Normal (38)
1600: Super fine (16 ) / Fine (36) / Normal (58)
1024: Super fine (36) / Fine (67) / Normal (117)
640: Super fine (72) / Fine (121) / Normal (214)
* 
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Type Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show/ Movie Clip 
Editing Rotation, Trimming, Resizing
Digital output connector: USB 1.1
Video output: NTSC, PAL (User selectable)
Primary battery: 3V Lithium battery (CP1)
Rechargeable battery: 3.7V Li-ion battery (SLB-1137)    Charger : SBC-L3 
Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 97 x 52 x 23 mm 
Weight Approx. 110g (without batteries and card)  
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40 C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85%
Camera DriverStorage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0 ~10.2 )
Application Arcsoft PhotoImpression, Digimax Viewer, Digimax Reader
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
* All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Capacity 
(16MB) Image Size
Storage
InterfaceImage Play
Power Source
Software
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Software Notes
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).
System Requirements
For Windows For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB) Minimum 64MB RAM
140MB of available hard-disk space 110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port USB port
CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip
PC with processor better than MMX 
Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit color display
recommended)
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About the software
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.
Figures (Images) used for the manual
are based on model Digimax U-CA 501.
Camera 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.
But you can use the camera with Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2.
Digimax Viewer  : This is a program for viewing stored images.
You can see the stored images in the memory directly on a PC monitor. You can also copy,
move or delete the images and enlarge/downscale the image sizes with Digimax Viewer.
This software is only compatible with Windows.
PhotoImpression : Image editing program.
You can edit or store still images that you download from the camera. This software is only
compatible with Windows.
Digimax Reader : Text recognition program 
You can save an image file that was captured in the TEXT mode as a text file with this
program. This software is only compatible with Windows. 
Be sure to check the system requirements (p.88) before installing the driver.
You should allow 5~10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the
capability of the computer. If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and
select [Samsung.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive root directory.
INFORMATION
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To 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.
You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.
http://www.samsungcamera.com : English
http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr : Korean
Setting up the application software
Close other programs before installing the application software.
Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection.
INFORMATION 
1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame.
The camera driver is installed automatically.
2. Camera driver installation is complete. 
Click the [Finish] button.
[Click!]
[Click!]
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