20 Most Recent Samsung ES30 Digital Camera - Page 2 Questions & Answers

This is what the manual says:File names do not match the DCF standard.Transfer the files on the memory card to yourcomputer, and then format the card. (p. 76)Format in the camera, not in a cardslot of your computer.Lots of errors, can be solved by removing and reinserting the battery(ies)

Could be on the CMOS sensor, take it to be repaired. If u still want to go ahead and open it, avoid using your hands inside, use vacuum hand pumps and brushes.

Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).

Look at your memory card. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

See "Using the flash" beginning on page 38 of this manual: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201009/20100927145807546/ES30_English.pdf

It sounds like you have a faulty memory card, the camera does not have the ability to "HIDE" photos.

The proper drivers are not loaded for your camera, Windows 7 is very touchy about drivers. you need to go to Samsung web site and see if there is an updated driver for your model camera.

There is no user cure for this, needs to go to repair shop.

You don't need a driver.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

I have similar problem with DiMAGE 7. Even when I use AC adapter the only thing that happens is a low-charge battery image in the display.Iguess there is an internal battery that keeps the time/date going when the regular power supply is off. The quesrion I have not found an answer to is can I replace the internal battery myself? Or is something else wrong? [email protected]

Consider NOT using a driver.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

Consider NOT using a driver. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

The date and time (and a lot more) are stored with every picture in its EXIF metadata. Any photo viewing/editing program should be able to display this data. To print this data, please consult the documentation for whatever program you're using to print your pictures. Depending on the program and printer you may print the date on the image, in the margins, or on the back.

well as long as it works when u put the sd card in then its all good right?
also

1. DCF Full Error error message. The DCF error message with your Samsung camera nearly always occurs when you're using a memory card that was formatted with a different camera, and the file format structure is not compatible with your Samsung camera. You'll have to format the card with the Samsung camera. However, make sure you download any photos to your computer first.
   

Hi,Download from the link below.downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201009/20100927145807546/ES30_English.pdf

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use iPhoto or any other photo cataloging program.