Samsung Digimax V5 Users Manual

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Identification of features
Front & Top
Back & Bottom
* 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.
Viewfinder
Autofocus indicator lamp(Green)
Flash indicator lamp(Red)
Mode dial Mode dial lamp(Green)
Zoom W button
(Thumbnail)
5-function button Zoom T button
(Digital zoom)
Speaker
LCD monitor
Tripod socketPLAY mode button
DC input
connection pointUSB/ AV connection
terminal
+&-/PLAY &
PAUSE button
MF / DELETE
button
LCD button
Shutter button
Flash light
amount sensor
Remote
control sensorPower switch
Microphone
Self-timer lamp Viewfinder
Lens
Flash
Strap eyelet
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Identification of features
PROGRAM modePlease select this mode for quick and easy picture taking
with minimal user interaction.
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with
optimal settings. You can still manually configure all
functions except the iris and shutter speed.
AUTO mode
You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the back of the
camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below.
Side/ 5-function button
Mode dial
Battery chamber
Memory card slot
Battery chamber
cover
FLASH/ LEFT
button 
MENU/ OK
button
MACRO / SUPER MACRO / 
DOWN button SELF-TIMER/
RIGHT button Voice memo/ UP button
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Identification of features
Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual mode
The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in the A/ S/ M
mode.
A/S/M mode
This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting
settings for later use.
MySET mode
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
VOICE RECORDING mode
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available
recording time of the memory capacity allows.
- Image size : 640X480, 320X240(user selectable)
- Movie clip file type : *.avi
MOVIE CLIP mode
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety
of shooting situations including portrait, children, landscape,
close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach scenes
and snowscape.
SCENE mode
This mode is used at night or against a dark background.
NIGHT SCENE mode
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Identification of features
Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 35)
Color Status Camera Status
Blinking
- For the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals.
- For the final 3 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second
intervals.
Red
Color Status Camera Status
BlinkingRecording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused
PC Mode: Transmitting Data
Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused 
On Green
Color Status Camera Status
Blinking
Flash in the process of charging 
Flash ready ON Red
MODE
Icon
Icon MODE
SCENE
AUTOPROGRAMMySETVOICE RECORDINGMOVIE CLIPNIGHT SCENESCENEPLAY
CHILDREN LANDSCAPECLOSE-UPSUNSETDAWNBACKLIGHT FIREWORKSBEACH&SNOW
Auto focus indicator lamp
Color Status Camera Status
ONTurned off the LCD with the LCD button.  
PC Mode: When the USB cable is inserted.Green
Mode dial lamp
Flash indicator lamp
Mode icons
A/S/M
PORTRAIT
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage
It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in
accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions.
When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It 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.
We recommend high capacity ALKALINE batteries as manganese batteries cannot
deliver sufficient power.
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.
Do not use old and new batteries at the same time.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. 
This is perfectly normal.
INFORMATION
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 from the camera when using an
AC adapter.
Using the AC power adapter (5V 2.0A)
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 Ni-MH batteries for a digital camera.(Over 1600mAh, and within a year
from the date of manufacture) The batteries are listed below.
Non rechargeable batteries : AA type - Alkaline, Ni-Mn, Ni-Zn, Lithium
CR-V3 type - Lithium
Rechargeable batteries : AA type - Ni-MH, Ni-Cd (over 1000mAh)
CR-V3 type - Digimax Battery I-Pack(SBP-1303)
Manufacturer’s rechargeable battery: Digimax Premium Power Pack  (SLB-1437)
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Connecting to a Power Source
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.
3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.2. Insert the batteries taking note of the
polarity (+ / -). 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the
arrow. : If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries,
please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct
polarity(+/-).
Using the batteries
[ Inserting the AA type battery ][ Inserting the CR-V3 type battery ]
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.
DANGER
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 81) 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 card’s 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 is used in another digital camera or memory card reader.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.
Maintenance of the memory card
If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become
corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting
(formatting) or reading.
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 is insufficient memory available : If you press the shutter button for the shot, a [CARD
FULL !] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimize the amount of
memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on
the memory.
Preserving the memory card data
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
If you open the battery chamber cover when the camera power is turned on, the power
will turn off automatically.
Don’t remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may
cause damage to data in the memory card.
INFORMATION
[ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ] Write
protect
switch
Label
Card
pins
Mode 
Quality/Size 2560 2272 2048 1600 1024 640 640x480 320x240
TIFF 2 2 3 5 12 27 - -
Super fine 11 14 17 28 64 129 - -
Fine 22 28 33 53 106 201 - -
Normal 32 40 49 75 139 227 - -
30FPS - - - - - - 29SEC 107SEC
15FPS - - - - - - 45SEC 154SEC
The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card). 
The SD memory card has a write protect switch
that prevents image files from being deleted or
formatted.
By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD
memory card, the data will be protected. By
sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory
card, the data protection will be canceled. Slide
the switch to the top of the SD memory card
before taking a picture.
When using a 32MB SD memory card, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows.
(These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance). These figures are
approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter.
STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode
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Inserting the memory card
1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off.
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 battery chamber
cover. 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.
Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing
so may damage the memory card slot. 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. 1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the
battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of
the arrow.
Removing the memory card
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[ Image & Full Status ]
No. Description  Icons  Page1 Battery p.163 Camera shake warning p.264 Flash p.335 Self-timer p.356 Voice memo p.297 Macro p.308 Metering p.509  Manual focus   p.3810 Sharpness p.5211  Auto focus frame12  Date/ Time 2004/03/01    01:00 PM p.82
13 Exposure compensation p.41The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
Recording mode
2
p.12~13
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