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NOTE • This camera will not function without a battery. • Use one 3V lithium battery (CR 2). • The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. • Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: •...
CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Part Names ... 4 LCD panel ...7 Viewfinder and Indicators ...8 Loading the battery ...9 Checking the battery ...10 Loading the film ...11 Attaching the strap ...12...
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Rear / Bottom Power button Autofocus/flash indicator(Green LED) Viewfinder Tripod socket Zoom Button W(WIDE) Zoom Button T(TELE) Film check window Back cover release button Strap eyelet Date record window (Q.D. model only) Date selection button (Q.D. model only)
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Interior Back cover Film pressure plate Spool Film pressure roller Film sensor DX contacts...
VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS Viewfinder Close range picture area mark - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.8m~1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 1m ~ 3m Picture area frame - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 3m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame) Indicators...
LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position. 3. Close the chamber cover. NOTE Use one CR 2 battery. The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes. Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period.
CHECKING THE BATTERY You can check the battery life on the LCD panel 1. Normal operation - The battery condition indicator does not appear. 2. The indicator appears half way. - The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available. 3.
LOADING THE FILM 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. The film should lie flat. 4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”. 5.
USING THE CAMERA Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically. While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. Press the (Tele) button to move the lens out and press the...
HOLDING THE CAMERA ;; ;; ;; ;; ;; NOTE Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows. When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens.
TAKING PICTURES Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8) Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture. The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance.
BUZZER OPERATION According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows. Buzzer sound Function Peek Selection long beeps(4Hz) Warning long beeps(8Hz) Warning long beeps(2Hz) Warning NOTE The buzzer function set automatically when the power is turned on after inserting new battery. Buzzer function is changed by buzzer ON/OFF button.
USING THE FOCUS LOCK If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus Lock function described below. 1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject. 2.
REWINDING THE FILM 1. Automatic rewinding 2. Mid-roll rewinding Mid-roll rewind button After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed. When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( seconds the icon will no longer be displayed.
DATE IMPRINTING (Q.D. MODEL ONLY) 1. Changing Date format <No imprinting> 2. Date Zone <Month-Day-Year> <Day-Month-Year> <Year-Month-Day> <Day-Hour-Minute> Press the MODE button in the back cover to select the desired format.
3. Setting the Date Select the date mode by pressing the MODE button. Press the SELECT button to access a day, month or year. Adjust the date or time by pressing the SET button. (The date will run through quickly if you press the SET button continuously.) NOTE To avoid damage the buttons, do not use a sharp implement.
USING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode by pressing the FLASH button. The Flash Mode Order is subject to change without prior notice. <Auto red-eye reduction> <Auto flash> <Fill-in flash> <Flash off>...
AUTO AUTO RED-EYE REDUCTION In low light conditions, the flash will automatically fire to obtain a suitable exposure. You can decrease the red-eye phenomenon automatically when taking a portrait picture in low light. <Auto flash> <With Auto red-eye reduction> NOTE When you press the shutter button down, the Red-eye reduction lamp will operate and the flash will fire.
AUTO AUTO FLASH Select the Auto Mode by pressing the FLASH button 1 time. Auto flash mode activates the flash by measuring the brightness of the object. Flash will not engage when the shooting object is too bright.
FILL-IN FLASH Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 2 times. When the main subject is in shadow and the surrounding light conditions are too strong for the auto-flash to engage, the fill-in flash allows you to expose the subject correctly. NOTE When using this mode, the flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject and background.
USING THE SHOOTING MODE Select the shooting mode as below by the Mode Dial. <PORTRAIT zoom> <CONTINUOUS shooting> <SELF-shooting> < LANDSCAPE shooting> <BULB-shooting> NOTE Self-shooting, Landscape-shooting, and Bulb-shooting will return to the default mode after one shutter.
PORTRAIT ZOOM You can select the Portrait zoom by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to maintain a constant subject size within the frame, even though the distance to a subject may vary. Position your subject in the centre of the viewfinder and press the shutter button half-way.
SELF-SHOOTING You can select the Self- shooting by the Mode Dial. You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode. When pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp illuminate for 7 seconds. Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken.
BULB BULB SHOOTING (B SHUTTER) You can select the Bulb shooting by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to shoot subjects that require an extended shutter speed such as fireworks and night scenes. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed. The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds.
LANDSCAPE SHOOTING You can select the Landscape shooting by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to photograph distant subjects through a window. NOTE With this mode, the flash does not fire. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake in low light conditions. <Without Landscape mode>...
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING You can select the Continuous shooting by the Mode Dial. Use this mode to take a sequence of pictures. As long as you press the shutter button, the camera will continue to take pictures. NOTE If flash is required, the time between shots will be increased due to the flash recycling.
CARE AND STORAGE If your camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, lintless cloth. The lens should be cleaned only with special lens cleaning tissue and fluid.(Consult your camera retailer.) Do not allow your camera to come into contact with sand or water. Keep your camera in a dry, cool place that is free from high humidity and dust.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If the sutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button. Check point Is the lens cover completely open? Is the battery loaded correctly? Has it been a long time since you used the camera? Change the battery. If a picture is partially dark or out of focus.
Automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed. Automatic advance, Single or Continuous shooting Automatic rewinding, Mid-roll rewinding Samsung SHD lens, F5 ~ 12.7 / 38 ~ 105mm 6 elements 5 groups Programmed AE electronic focusing Shutter speed : 1/3 ~ 1/300 sec.
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113 x 64 x 42mm / 4.45 x 2.52 x 1.65in DIMENSIONS(WxHxD) WEIGHT 200g / 7.05oz (without battery) Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All data are based on SAMSUNG’S standard test methods. 4.5m / 14.8ft 2.0m / 6.6ft PORTRAIT zoom SELF shooting...
CHECKING THE CAMERA Checking the shutter condition - You can check the condition of the shutter by pressing it. The short click sound will result. Checking the irises - After removing the back cover of a camera, it is normal to see the closed lens opening up when you press the shutter.
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