Samsung Digimax V4000 Users Manual

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Important notes
Your new Samsung camera is a precision instrument. Whilst it is designed to withstand general wear
and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from
your camera. The following should be avoided :
- Severe changes in temperature and humidity.
- Dust and dirt.
- 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 which are highly flammable materials.
- Pesticides, etc.
Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
- Sand or other small particulates can cause severe malfunctions.
Ensure that there is no contact with sand or similar particles.
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.
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, the camera is not used for some time.
If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the MEMORY CARD.
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. It contains delicate parts and there are high
voltage circuits that can cause electric shocks.
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 in the LCD display
Warning indicator
CARD ERROR !
CARD FULL !
NO IMAGE !
NO CARD !
FILE ERROR !
LOW BATTERY !
CARD LOCKED !Causes
- Card error
- There is insufficient memory
capacity to take an image
- There are no images stored on the
memory card
- A memory card is not inserted
- The camera can’t recognize the
memory card
- Memory card error
- There is low battery capacity
- The SD memory card is locked- Turn off the camera power and
turn it on again
- Insert the memory card again
- Format the memory card (p.83)
- Insert a new memory card
- Delete unnecessary image files to
free up some memory
- Take images
- Insert a memory card that is
holding some images
- Insert a memory card
- Insert the memory card again
- Turn off the camera power and
turn it on again
- Insert a new memory card
- Contact camera service center
- Insert fresh batteries
- Slide the write protect switch to the
top of the SD memory cardRemedy
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom
The camera doesn’t
switch on
The camera power is
down whilst in use
Batteries 
drain quickly
Camera does not 
take images when
pressing the 
Shutter button Causes
- There is low battery capacity
- An AC Power Adapter is not
connected
- The batteries are exhausted
- The Camera is turned off
automatically due to the Auto
power off function
- The Adapter plug is not connected
securely
- The Camera is being used in low
temperatures
- Mixing old and new batteries or
battery types
- The memory card is not inserted
- There is insufficient memory
capacity
- The memory card has not been
formatted
- The memory card is exhausted
- The camera power is off
- The batteries are exhausted
- The SD card is locked- Insert fresh batteries
- Connect an AC Power Adapter
- Insert fresh batteries
- Slide the power switch 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
- Insert fresh batteries (all of which
should be of the same type)
- After turning the camera off, insert
a new memory card
- Delete unnecessary image files
- Format the memory card (p.83)
- Insert a new memory card
- Turn the camera power on
- Insert fresh batteries
- Slide the write protect switch to the
top of the SD memory cardRemedy
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom
The images are
unclear
The flash does 
not fire
Incorrect date and
time is displayed
The camera buttons
do not operate
Memory card errorCauses
- The focus mode is not correct.
- The autofocus was not activated
- 
Taking a picture beyond the flash range
- The lens is smudged or dirty.
- FLASH OFF mode have been
selected
- The date and time have been set
incorrectly or the camera has
adopted the default settings
- Camera malfunction
- Incorrect memory card format- If the subject is closer than 0.8m,
select macro shot mode.
- Use Fixed focus when you can’t
use auto focus mode.
- 
Take a picture within the flash range
- Clean the lens
- Dis-engage FLASH OFF mode
- Reset the date and time correctly
- Remove /re-insert batteries and
switch camera on
- Re-format the memory card (p.83)Remedy
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Before contacting a service center
Symptom
Color of image
different to original
scene
Images are too bright
No image on external
monitor
When using 
the PC’s explorer,
‘Removable Disk’ 
file does not showCauses
- White balance setting is incorrect
- Exposure is excessive
- The external monitor has not been
connected properly with the
camera
- There are incorrect files in the
memory card
- 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.x~10.2.
Alternatively the PC does not
support USB 
- USB driver is not installed- Select appropriate White balance
- Reset exposure compensation
- Check the connection cables
- Insert a memory card that have
correct files
- 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.x~10.2 to PC
that supports USB 
- Install USB Storage Driver Remedy
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Specifications
Type 1/1.8 CCD
Image Sensor Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega pixels
Total Pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixels
Focal LengthSchneider Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm)
Lens F No. F2.7 ~ F4.9
Digital Zoom Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X
Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.3X (depends on image size)
Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.5 color TFT LCD (117,600 dots)
Type TTL auto focus, Manual focus 
Range Normal : 80cm ~ infinity, Macro : 30 ~ 80cm,
Super Macro : 6 ~ 30cm (Wide only)
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 4 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (Manual : max. 15 sec.)
Control Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE or
Manual Exposure   /  Metering : Multi, Spot
Compensation ±2.0EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent  Auto, 100, 200, 400
ModesAuto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
Flash Range Wide : 0.3 ~ 3.0m,  Tele : 0.3 ~ 2.0m
Recharging Time Approx. 7 sec.
Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Normal, B&W, sRGB, Sunset
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Voice Recording (max. 2 hour)
Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Date Imprinting Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable)
Still Image Modes : Easy, Program, A/S/M, My Set, Night Scene, Portrait
Macro : Macro, Super Macro
Continuous : Single, Continuous, AEB
Self-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec., Remote control (optional)
Movie Clip Voice On, Off (user selectable)
Size : 288x208 (Recording time : memory capacity dependent)
Media SD / MMC card (up to 256MB guaranteed)
File Format Still Image : TIFF, JPEG (DCF), DPOF
Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)
Voice : WAV
Viewfinder
Exposure
Shooting
Storage Voice Recording Focusing
Shutter
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Specifications
Image Size Large : 2272x1704 pixels, Medium : 1120x840 pixels,
Small : 544x408 pixels, Photo : 2272x1504 pixels
Capacity (32MB) Large : Super fine 12, Fine 25, Normal 38, TIFF 2
Medium : Super fine 53, Fine 106, Normal 159, TIFF 8
Small : Super fine 225, Fine 451, Normal 676, TIFF 35
Photo : Super fine 14, Fine 29, Normal 43, TIFF 2
* These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.
Image Play Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip
Digital output connector : USB
Audio : Mono
Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
DC power input connector : 5.0V
Optional : CR-V3 battery, 2x AA alkaline, Lithium, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn, Ni-MH,
Ni-Cd batteries. Rechargeable Li ion battery - SLB-1437 or
SBP-1303, AC adapter
* Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 105.5 x 54.6x 38 mm
Weight 165g (without batteries and card)
Camera DriverStorage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.x ~ 10.2)
Application Digimax Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoImpression
System Requirements
For Windows
For Macintosh
Digimax V4000
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
140MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(24-bit color display recommended)
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.x ~ 10.2
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 4.0 or later for Movie Clip
Interface
Power Source
Software Storage
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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
Power Mac G3 or later
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Mac OS 9.x ~ 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 4.0 or later for Movie Clip
PC with processor better than MMX 
Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)For Windows For Macintosh
800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit color display
recommended)
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About the software
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.
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.x ~ 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.
INFORMATION
Be sure to check the system requirements (page 108) 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.
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Setting up the application software
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
1. Click the [Install] menu in the Autorun frame. 
The Digimax V4000 camera driver is installed
automatically.
2. Camera driver installation is complete. 
Click the [Finish] button.
[Click!]
[Click!]
INFORMATION
Close other programs before installing the application software.
Before installing the application software, disconnect the USB connection.
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