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Samsung i170 User Manual

Samsung i170
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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.
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Table of Contents

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Samsung i170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSamsung
Modeli170
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instructions

Set up the Camera Driver

Install the necessary camera driver software for PC connectivity.

Take a Picture

Basic procedure for capturing still images with the camera.

Insert the USB Cable

Connect the camera to a PC using the provided USB cable.

Getting to Know Your Camera

Safety Warnings: Danger and Warning

Danger Precautions

Avoid modifying camera, using near flammable gases, inserting foreign objects, or operating with wet hands.

Warning Precautions

Handle flash, keep away from children, manage heat, and avoid extreme temperatures.

Safety Warnings: Caution

Cautionary Handling Advice

Handle battery, flash, and lens carefully; avoid extreme temperatures and magnetic fields.

Camera Identification: Views and Features

Front & Top Features

Identifies external buttons and components on the front and top of the camera.

Memory Card and Power Source Management

Inserting the Memory Card

Step-by-step guide on how to insert a memory card into the camera slot.

Initial Camera Setup: Date, Time, Language

Setting Date, Time, and Type

Configure date, time, and their display format for captured images.

Setting the Language

Select the desired language for the camera's user interface.

Selecting Recording Modes

Mode Selection Overview

Lists available shooting modes and their corresponding icons.

Recording Modes: AUTO, PROGRAM, MOVIE CLIP

AUTO Mode Usage

Instructions for taking quick and easy pictures with minimal user interaction.

PROGRAM Mode Usage

Configure camera settings for optimal results, except aperture and shutter speed.

Face Recognition and Photo Tips

Face Recognition Function

Automatically detects faces for focus and exposure adjustment.

Camera Button Functions: Power, Shutter, FR/Lock

SHUTTER Button Operation

Initiates image capture or voice recording, with different actions for still and movie modes.

FR (Face Recognition) / Lock Button

Enables face recognition for people pictures and locks camera buttons.

Zoom Control: W/T Buttons

WIDE Zoom Operation

Controls optical and digital zoom out, adjusting the subject's apparent distance.

Flash Control: Modes and Ranges

Flash Mode Selection

Choose from Auto, Fill-in, Slow Synchro, or Flash Off modes to suit lighting conditions.

Mode and Function Buttons

Fn Button Functions

Accesses settings like image size, quality, metering, and white balance.

Fn Button: White Balance

White Balance Control

Adjust colors for natural appearance by selecting appropriate white balance settings.

E (Effect) Button: Color Options

Color Effect Selection

Apply effects like black and white, sepia, or specific color tones (red, green, blue).

E (Effect) Button: Fun - Composite Images

Composite Image Creation

Combine 2 to 4 different shots into a single still image.

Menu and OK Button Functions

MENU / OK Button Operations

Navigate menus, select options, and confirm settings using the MENU and OK buttons.

Adjusting Camera Settings via LCD Monitor

Camera Settings via LCD

Configure functions like Sharpness, Contrast, Auto Focus, Voice Memo, and Scene Mode.

Audio Recording: Voice Memo and Voice Recording

Voice Memo Function

Add voice-overs to still images, recorded for up to 10 seconds.

Starting Playback Mode: Image and Movie

Playing Back Still Images

View still images stored on the memory card or internal memory.

Playing Back Movie Clips

Select and play movie clips, with controls for pause, rewind, and fast forward.

Image Management: Delete and Print

Delete Button Function

Delete selected images from the memory card.

Special Effect: Resize Image

Image Resizing

Resize JPEG images to smaller dimensions, with details on file naming and storage.

Special Effect: Rotate Image

Rotating Stored Images

Rotate images by various degrees (90°, 180°, vertical, horizontal).

Playback Function Setup: DPOF and Copy To Card

DPOF Setup

Configure Digital Print Order Format for printing preferences.

Album Management: View and Add Images

Album View and Navigation

View images organized by albums like Personal, Family, Friends, Event, and Secret.

Image Protection and DPOF Setup

Protecting Images (Lock/Unlock)

Prevent accidental deletion of images by locking them.

PictBridge Printing: Connection and Setup

Connecting Camera for PictBridge Printing

Connect camera to PictBridge printer via USB cable for direct printing.

PictBridge: Reset and Sound Settings

Sound Menu Configuration

Adjust volume, startup, shutter, beep, and AF sounds.

Setup Menu: File, Language, Date/Time

File Naming and Language Settings

Configure file naming conventions and select the camera's display language.

Setup Menu 2: Operational Settings

Quick View and Auto Power Off Settings

Configure quick image review and automatic power-off timer to conserve battery.

Multimedia Modes: MP3, PMP, Text Viewer

Multimedia Features Overview

Use camera for pictures, MP3 playback, and text viewing.

Camera Button Functions: Volume, Playback, Delete

File Deletion Process

Select and delete files from the camera's memory.

Playback Function Setup: Resume, Play Mode, MP3 Skin

Playback Resume and Mode Settings

Configure playback resume, repeat, shuffle options, and select playback types.

Playback Function: Slide Show and File Deletion

Playing Back Slide Shows

Display images continuously with options for play, repeat, and stopping the show.

Deleting All Files

Remove all files from the memory card, with specific deletions for MP3, PMP, and TEXT files.

Important Usage Precautions: Environment and Handling

Environmental Precautions

Avoid extreme temperatures, dust, direct sunlight, and magnetic fields for device longevity.

Warning Indicators and Basic Troubleshooting

Common Warning Indicators

Interpret error messages like Card Error, Memory Full, No Image, File Error, and Low Battery.

Camera Specifications: Sensor, Lens, Focus, Shutter, Exposure

Image Sensor and Lens Specifications

Details about the image sensor type, pixel count, focal length, and aperture.

Software Notes and System Requirements

Software Overview

Information on camera driver, XviD codec, and Digimax Converter for PC connectivity and media playback.

Application Software Installation Guide

Installing Application Software

Steps to install the camera's application software and drivers from the CD-ROM.

PC Connectivity and Data Transfer: PC Mode

Starting PC Mode for Image Download

Connect camera to PC via USB to download images, with LCD monitor off.

PC Mode: Downloading Images via Removable Disk

Downloading Images via Removable Disk

Access camera as a removable disk on PC to download and edit images.

Removable Disk: Safe Removal Procedures

Safe Removal Procedures (Windows)

Steps for safely unplugging the USB cable on Windows 98SE and newer OS.

Digimax Converter: Multimedia Conversion

Using Digimax Converter

Convert multimedia files (movie, video) for camera playback, including adding captions.

Digimax Master: Editing Functions

Image Editing Capabilities

Edit still images: resize, crop, adjust quality, and apply effects.

Movie Editing Capabilities

Create movie clips by combining images, clips, narration, and music.

FAQ: USB Connection Troubleshooting

USB Connection Malfunctions

Troubleshoot issues like incorrect cable specification, unrecognized camera, or file transfer errors.

Product Disposal and FCC Notice

Correct Disposal of Electronic Product

Follow EU directives for environmentally safe disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

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