Samsung Digimax S500 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including 
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. 
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
User’s Manual
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Instructions Getting to know your camera
¡áUse this camera in the following orderSet up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cableCheck the camera’s powerCheck [Removable Disk]
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
camera driver. Install the camera driver
that is contained in Application software
CD-ROM. (p.66)
Take a picture.  (p.14)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.67)
Check...

DangerWarning
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Caution
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
¡áDo not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
¡áFor safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
¦USwallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a...

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Contents
READY¡ÜSystem chart
4
¡ÜIdentification of features5
¡áFront & Top5
¡áBack & Bottom6
¡áBottom / 5-function button7
¡áCradle(Optional)7
¡áSelf-timer lamp8
¡áCamera Status Lamp8
¡áMode icon8
¡ÜConnecting to a Power Source8
¡áUsing the batteries8
¡ÜInserting the memory card9
¡Ü
Instructions on how to use the memory card
10
¡Ü
When Using the Camera for the First Time
12
¡ÜLCD monitor indicator13
¡ÜStarting the recording mode14
¡áHow to use the AUTO mode14
¡á
How to use the PROGRAM mode
14
¡á...

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System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The
contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment,
contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Software CD 
(see p.65) Camera strap User manual, 
Product warranty Camera case
Rechargeable battery(SNB-2512)AA Alkaline
Batteries
Rechargeable battery(SBP-2524)  Cradle 
AC cord
Charger(SBC-N1)
USB / AV cableExternal monitor
Yellow colour - Video
White colour -...

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Identification of features
Flash
Self-timer lamp /
Auto focus lampStrap eyelet Shutter buttonMode dial
Power button
Speaker
Microphone Lens / Lens cover
Front & Top
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Identification of features
Back & Bottom
LCD monitor
Tripod
5 function button E (Effects) button
Play mode / Printer button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Camera status lamp
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)+/- button, Delete buttonUSB / AV connection terminal
Cradle connector
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Identification of features
Bottom / 5-function button
Cradle (Optional)¡áYou can recharge your rechargeable battery (SBP-2524), transfer a captured
image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page  49, 67~69)
Camera
connection
terminal
AC connection
terminalUSB port /
AV connection terminal
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover
Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button
Flash / 
Left buttonMenu / OK button
Self-timer / 
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
¡ÜTop...

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Connecting to a Power Source
Identification of features
¡áSelf-timer lampIcon Status Description
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
intervals before taking a picture
For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Blinking Blinking Blinking
¡áCamera Status Lamp¡áMode icon  Refer to page...

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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage
¡ÜWhen the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
¡ÜPlease remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. 
Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the
camera.
¡ÜLow temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery
and you may experience reduced battery life.
¡ÜBatteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
¡ÜDuring extended use of the camera,...