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Selecting a resolution and quality

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Selecting a resolution …………………… 41
Selecting image quality …………………… 41

Preventing red-eye   ……………………… 43
Using the flash   …………………………… 43
Adjusting the ISO speed   ………………… 44

Changing the camera’s focus

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Using macro  ……………………………… 45
Using auto focus   ………………………… 45
Using tracking auto focus  ………………… 46
Adjusting the focus area   ………………… 47

Using face detection

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Detecting faces  …………………………… 48
Taking a self-portrait shot  ………………… 49
Taking a smile shot   ……………………… 49
Detecting eye blinking   …………………… 50
Using smart face recognition    …………… 50
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)  … 51

Adjusting brightness and color

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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)   …… 53
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)   …… 53
Changing the metering option   …………… 54
Selecting a light source (White balance)    … 54

Using burst modes

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Improving your photos

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Applying smart filter effects ……………… 57
Adjusting your photos …………………… 60

Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Summary of Contents for SAMSUNG PL210

Page 1: ...instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback Editing Settings Appendixes Index User Manual PL210 PL211 Click a topic ...

Page 2: ...mity closer than 1 m 3 ft to people or animals If you use the flash too close to your subject s eyes this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage Keep your camera away from small children and pets Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Moving parts and accessories may present physical...

Page 3: ... or cause injury Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by unapproved batteries chargers cables or accessories Do not use batteries for unintended purposes This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not touch the flash while it fires The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin When you use AC charger turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charg...

Page 4: ... the camera case Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased Never use a damaged charger battery or memory card This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper use You must plug the e...

Page 5: ...ut prior permission For Open Source License information refer to the OpenSourceInfo pdf in the provided CD ROM Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions 28 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo Shooting options 40 Learn about the options you can set in...

Page 6: ...autions Camera buttons for example Shutter represents the shutter button Page number of related information The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step For example Select Shooting White Balance represents select Shooting and then select White Balance Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Abbreviation Definition ACB Auto Contrast Balance AEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto ...

Page 7: ...nimal or still life Background the objects around the subject Composition the combination of a subject and background Background Subject Composition Exposure Brightness The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure You can alter the exposure with shutter speed aperture value and ISO speed By altering the exposure your photos will be darker or lighter Normal exposure Overexpos...

Page 8: ...ay down to make sure the subject is focused p 26 Use the mode p 25 Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the camera tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake Select Night in the mode p 34 Turn on the flash p 43 Set ISO speed options p 44 Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Subjects come out ...

Page 9: ... adjust exposure 53 ACB to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds 53 Metering 54 AEB to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures 56 Applying a different effect mode Magic Frame 31 Smart filter effects 57 Image adjustment to adjust saturation sharpness or contrast 60 Reducing camera shake Optical Image Stabilization OIS 25 mode 34 Viewing files by category in Smart A...

Page 10: ...face recognition 50 Registering faces as your favorites My Star 51 Adjusting brightness and color 53 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 53 Basic functions 11 Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 16 Charging the battery 16 Turning on your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting options 19...

Page 11: ...nt order DPOF 74 Viewing files on a TV 75 Transferring files to your Windows computer 76 Transferring files using Intelli studio 77 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 79 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 80 Transferring files to your Mac computer 81 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 82 Settings 83 Camera settings menu 84 Accessing the settings menu ...

Page 12: ...g on your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Reducing camera shake OIS 25 Tips for getting a clearer photo 26 Basic functions Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting ...

Page 13: ... the following items Optional accessories Camera case Memory card Memory card adapter A V cable Battery charger Camera AC adapter USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items ...

Page 14: ...unctions Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Shutter button POWER button Flash AF assist light timer lamp Speaker Lens Microphone Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode Adjust volume in Playback mode ...

Page 15: ...o Button Description Access options or menus Navigation In Shooting mode While setting Change the display option Move up Change the macro option Move down Change the flash option Move left Change the timer option Move right Confirm the highlighted option or menu Playback Enter Playback mode Function Access options in Shooting mode Delete files in Playback mode Status lamp Blinking When the camera ...

Page 16: ...pull it out of the slot Push the lock up to release the battery You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Memory card Battery Battery lock Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing up Insert the...

Page 17: ...layback mode Press The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding for about 5 seconds the camera does not emit any camera sounds Charging the battery Before using the camera for the first time you must charge the battery Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera In...

Page 18: ...anguage and press or 3 Press or to select a language and press 4 Press or to scroll to Time Zone and press or 5 Press or to select a time zone and press To set the daylight saving time press 6 Press or to select Date Time Set and press or 7 Press or to select an item 8 Press or to set the date and time and press 9 Press or to select Date Type and press or 10 Press or to select a date format and pr...

Page 19: ... change according to the mode you select or the options you set Icon Description Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option Timer option Auto focus option Face detection A Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Available number of photos Ava...

Page 20: ...ng but some options are not available Going back to the previous menu Press again to go back to the previous menu Half press Shutter to return to the Shooting mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu To move up or down press or To move left or right press or 3 Press to confirm the highlighted option or menu ...

Page 21: ...ght Back Move 7 Press Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Press or to scroll to Program and then press Smart Auto Program DUAL IS Scene Movie This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting 3 Press Shooting Sound Display Settings Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter Face Detection Exit Change 4 Press or to scroll to S...

Page 22: ...select Changing the display type Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode Each type displays different shooting or playback information Press repeatedly to change a display type Show all photographic information Modes Display Type Choices Shooting Display all information about shooting Hide information about shooting except the available number of photos or available recording time and ...

Page 23: ...to scroll to Smart Auto and then press Smart Auto Program DUAL IS Scene Movie This mode recognizes the scene automatically 3 Align your subject in the frame 4 Half press Shutter to focus A green frame means the subject in focus A red frame means the subject is out of focus 5 Press Shutter to take a photo See page 26 for tips to get clearer photos ...

Page 24: ...tor The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom the photo quality may deteriorate Zooming You can shoot close up photos by adjusting the zoom Your camera has a 10X optical zoom 2X Intelli zoom and 5X digital zoom Intelli zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same time Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ratio Available z...

Page 25: ... zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4 3 ratio resolution If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the digital zoom However the photo quality may be lower than when you use ...

Page 26: ...en you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow e g when in the mode the battery is low you take a close up shot If you use the OIS function with a tripod your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod If the camera is hit or dropped the display will be blurry I...

Page 27: ...f the focus frame appears in green Change the composition and half press Shutter again if the focus frame appears in red Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically p 25 Select the mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally p 34 When is displayed Camera shake When shooting in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or...

Page 28: ...nd the subject is too bright the subject is shiny or reflective the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Use the focus lock Half press Shutter to focus When the subject is in focus you can reposition the frame to change the composition When you are ready press Shutter to take your photo When you take photos in low light Turn o...

Page 29: ...ct Highlight mode 33 Using the DUAL IS mode 34 Using the Night mode 34 Using the Program mode 35 Recording a video 36 Using the Smart Scene Detection mode 37 Recording voice memos 39 Recording a voice memo 39 Adding a voice memo to a photo 39 Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo ...

Page 30: ...ects Appears when the camera is stable on a tripod for example and the subject is motionless for a period of time This is available only when you are shooting in the dark Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects Appears when taking photos of fireworks This is available only when you use a tripod Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode your camera automatically chooses the appropriate ...

Page 31: ...the Object Highlight mode on page 33 For the Night mode see Using the Night mode on page 34 4 Half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode appears and the camera uses default settings Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The camera may not select the ...

Page 32: ... 3 Press 4 Select Shooting Frame an option Frame Back Move 5 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 6 Press Shutter to take the photo In Magic Frame mode the resolution is automatically set to When you connect your camera to a TV in Magic Frame mode it automatically switches to Playback mode You cannot capture photos in Playback mode 3 Align your subject in the frame ...

Page 33: ...de facial imperfections press and then go to Step 5 4 Select Shooting Face Tone an option Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Level 2 Back Move 5 To hide facial imperfections press 6 Select Shooting Face Retouch an option Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections Level 2 Back Move 7 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 8 ...

Page 34: ...amera can apply the object highlight effect will appear When the camera cannot apply the object highlight effect will appear If this occurs adjust the distance from the camera to the subject 8 Press Shutter to take the photo Available resolutions in Object Highlight mode are If the shooting distance is not within the optimum range you can capture a photo but the object highlight effect will not be...

Page 35: ...ving rapidly the photo may be blurry Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes p 25 Using the Night mode Use the Night mode to take a photo with options for preset for shooting at night Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Scene Night 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to fo...

Page 36: ...ing options 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to take the photo 5 Select the aperture value or shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture AUTO AUTO Back Move 6 Select an option If you select AUTO the camera adjusts the aperture value or shutter speed automatically 7 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 8 ...

Page 37: ...1 minutes at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and the camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files Some memory cards may not support high definition recording If this occurs set a lower resolution p 41 Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high resolution videos and high speed videos To record high resolution or high speed videos use memory cards with faster writing speeds If you have acti...

Page 38: ...t in the frame The camera selects a scene automatically An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen Icon Description Appears when recording videos of landscapes Appears when recording videos of clear skies Appears when recording videos of forested areas To pause recording The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording With this function you can record sev...

Page 39: ...hutter again to stop recording If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode will not change and the default settings will be used The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject In Smart Scene Detection mode you cannot set smart filter effects ...

Page 40: ...d then take a photo Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo 4 Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memo before the 10 seconds are up You cannot add voice memos to photos if you set Continuous Motion Capture or AEB options Recording a voice memo 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Voice Record 3 Press Shutter to record You c...

Page 41: ...tion 48 Detecting faces 48 Taking a self portrait shot 49 Taking a smile shot 49 Detecting eye blinking 50 Using smart face recognition 50 Registering faces as your favorites My Star 51 Adjusting brightness and color 53 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 53 Compensating for backlighting ACB 53 Changing the metering option 54 Selecting a light source White balance 54 Using burst modes 56 Improving ...

Page 42: ...hotos in normal quality The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Selecting a resolution As you increase the resolution your photo or video will include more pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen When you use a high resolution the file size also increases When taking a photo 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Photo Size an option Option Des...

Page 43: ...he face detection option you have selected the timer function or some timer options may not be available When you set burst options you cannot use the timer function 1 In Shooting mode press Off 2 Select an option Option Description Off The timer is not active 10 Sec Takes a photo in 10 seconds 2 Sec Takes a photo in 2 seconds Double Takes a photo in 10 seconds and then takes another 2 seconds lat...

Page 44: ...elect an option Option Description Off The flash does not fire The camera displays the camera shake warning when you are shooting in low light Auto The camera selects a proper flash setting for the scene it detects in the mode Preventing red eye If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark a red glow may appear in the person s eyes To prevent this select Red eye or Red eye Fix ...

Page 45: ...the subject and lighting The higher ISO speed you select the more image noise you may get When you select Motion Capture the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto Option Description Red eye Fix The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The subject should not move until the flash fires a second time The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis Slow Sync The fla...

Page 46: ... in 200 cm when using the zoom Macro Focus on a subject 2 in to 31 5 in 5 80 cm from the camera 59 in to 79 in 150 cm 200 cm when using the zoom Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 2 in 5 cm Farther than 59 in 150 cm when using the zoom The options may differ depending on the shooting mode Using macro Use macro to take close up photos of subjects such as flowers or insects Refer to macro op...

Page 47: ...ect you must reselect the subject to track If the camera fails to fix the focus the focus frame changes to a red single line frame If you use this function you cannot set self timer options Face Detection options and Smart Filter options Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject even when you are moving 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Focus...

Page 48: ...o your subject s location in the scene 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Focus Area an option Option Description Center AF Focus on the center Suitable when subjects are located in the center Multi AF Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas Tracking AF Focus on and track the subject p 46 The options may differ depending on the shooting mode ...

Page 49: ...era automatically tracks the registered face Face detection may not be effective when the subject is far from the camera The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection it is too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject is in backlit or the lighting condition is unstable the subject s facial expression cha...

Page 50: ...dly your camera can detect the smile more easily Taking a self portrait shot Take photos of yourself The camera automatically sets the photo distance to close up and emits a beep when ready When faces are located in the center the camera beeps rapidly 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Self Shot 3 When you hear a beep press Shutter If you turn Volume off in the sound setting...

Page 51: ...n The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames Indicate favorite faces To register favorite faces see page 51 Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes it automatically takes two photos in succession 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Face Detection Blink Detectio...

Page 52: ...faces in one scene Registering faces as your favorites My Star You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces This feature is available only when you use a memory card 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Smart FR Edit My Star 3 Align your subject s face with the oval guideline and press Shutter to register the face Back Set If the subject s face is ...

Page 53: ...er up to 8 favorite faces The flash option will be set to Off If you register the same face twice you can delete one of the faces in the face list Viewing your favorite faces 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Smart FR Edit Face List To change the ranking of the favorite faces press and select Edit Ranking p 63 To cancel the favorite faces press and select Delete p 63 ...

Page 54: ...eature is not available when you set Continuous Motion Capture AEB options Adjusting the exposure manually EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light your photos may be too bright or dark In these cases you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo Darker Neutral 0 Brighter 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie EV 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure Once you adjust th...

Page 55: ...s and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie Metering an option Option Description Multi Your camera divides the scene into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area Suitable for general photos Spot Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame If a subjec...

Page 56: ...B Automatically sets the white balance based on the lighting conditions Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Fluorescent_H Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent or three way fluorescent light Fluorescent_L Select when shooting under white fluorescent light Tungsten Select when taking indoor phot...

Page 57: ...ending on the face detection option you selected some burst options are not available 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting Drive an option Option Description Single Take a single photo Continuous While you are pressing Shutter the camera takes photos continuously The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card Motion Capture While you are pressing Shutter the camera ...

Page 58: ...meras Half Tone Dot Apply a halftone effect Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish eye Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Defog Make a photo clearer Classic Apply a black and white effect Retro Apply a sepia tone effect Negative Apply a negative film effect Custom RGB Customize a color value Applying smart filter effects Apply various f...

Page 59: ...visual effect of a fisheye lens Defog Make a photo clearer Classic Apply a black and white effect Retro Apply a sepia tone effect Negative Apply a negative film effect Custom RGB Customize a color value If you select Miniature when you are recording a video the speed of the video playing time will increase If you select Miniature when you are recording a video the camera will not record sound If y...

Page 60: ...ng your photos Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode press 2 Select Shooting or Movie Smart Filter Custom RGB 3 Select a color R Red G Green B Blue Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color less or more 5 Select ...

Page 61: ...ecrease the color and brightness Increase the color and brightness Sharpness option Description Soften the edges on your photos Suitable for editing the photos on your computer Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos This may also increase the noise on your photos Saturation option Description Decrease the saturation Increase the saturation Select 0 if you do not want to apply any ...

Page 62: ...n a TV 75 Transferring files to your Windows computer 76 Transferring files using Intelli studio 77 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 79 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 80 Transferring files to your Mac computer 81 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 82 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos videos or voice memos and edit photos or videos Y...

Page 63: ...ame To display file information on the screen press Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera 1 Press The most recent file will be displayed If the camera is off it will turn on and display the most recent file 2 Press or to scroll through files Press and hold to scroll through files quickly If you want to view files stored in the internal memory remov...

Page 64: ...Options Face List Edit Edit Ranking 3 Select a face from the list and press Set Back Face List Edit 4 Press or to change the ranking of the face and press Canceling your favorite faces You can delete your favorite faces This feature is available only when you use a memory card 1 In Playback mode press 2 Select File Options Face List Edit Delete 3 Select a face and press 4 Press 5 Select Yes ...

Page 65: ... In Playback mode rotate Zoom left 2 Press 3 Select a category Type Date Color Week Face Back Set Option Description Type View files by file type Date View files by the date they were saved Color View files by the dominant color of the image Week View files by the weekday they were saved Face View files by recognized faces and favorite faces Up to 20 people It may take some time for the camera to ...

Page 66: ...o protect and then press Press again to cancel your selection Select Set Protected file 5 Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually 6 Press You cannot delete or rotate a protected file Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files In Playback mode rotate Zoom left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails Rotate Zoom right to return to the previous mode Filter To Do this Scroll through fil...

Page 67: ...ingle files or all files at once You cannot delete protected files To delete a single file 1 In Playback mode select a file and then press 2 Select Yes to delete the file To delete multiple files 1 In Playback mode press 2 Select Multiple Delete 3 Select the files you want to delete and then press Press again to cancel your selection 4 Press 5 Select Yes To delete all files 1 In Playback mode pres...

Page 68: ... show Select View selected photos in a slide show Interval Set the interval between photos This is available when you select Off in the Effect option See below Music Select a background audio Effect Select a transition effect Select Off for no effects Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show Enlarging a photo In Playback mode rotate Zoom right to enlarge a photo Rot...

Page 69: ...Pause 2 Use the following buttons to control playback Press To Scan backward Pause or resume playback Scan forward Zoom left or right Adjust the volume level 4 Set the slide show effect 5 Select Start Play To loop the slide show select Repeat Press to pause or resume the slide show To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode press and then or ...

Page 70: ...k mode select a photo that includes a voice memo and then press Press to pause or resume playback Capturing an image during playback 1 Press at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Press A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is saved as a new file Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo 1 In Playback mode select a voice memo and then press 2 Use the f...

Page 71: ...at you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution Rotating a photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Rotate an option Back Right 90 Move The rotated photo will be saved as the same file not a new file Resizing photos 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Resize an option Select to save the photo as a start i...

Page 72: ...age film effect 2 Half Tone Dot Apply a halftone effect Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish eye Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Defog Make a photo clearer Classic Apply a black and white effect Retro Apply a sepia tone effect Negative Apply a negative film effect Custom RGB Customize a color value Applying smart filter effects App...

Page 73: ... of the selected color less or more Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB Auto Contrast Balance brightness contrast or saturation remove red eye hide facial imperfections or add noise to the photo Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image Adjust ACB Removing red eye 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image...

Page 74: ...r increases the face becomes clearer Adjusting brightness contrast saturation 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image Adjust 3 Select an adjustment option Brightness Contrast Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item less or more Adding noise to the photo 1 In Playback mode select a photo and then press 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Add Noise ...

Page 75: ...ct Select scroll to a photo and then rotate Zoom left or right to select the number of copies Repeat for the photos you want to print and then press If you select All press or to select the number of copies and then press 4 Press 5 Select File Options DPOF Size an option Option Description Select Specify the print size for the selected photo All Specify the print size for all photos Reset Reset to...

Page 76: ... can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected to a TV 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select Settings Video Out 3 Select a video signal output according to your country or region 4 Turn off your camera and TV 5 Connect your camera to your TV using the A V cable Video Audio 6 Turn on your TV and then select the video output mode using the TV remote control 7 Turn on your camera...

Page 77: ... later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable disk Using a self assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty Requirements for Intelli studio Item Requirements CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 2 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 2 6 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB and above recommended OS Windows XP SP2 Vista 7 Hard disk capacity 250 MB or more 1 GB or mo...

Page 78: ...ble is reversed it may damage your ﬁles The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data The battery charges while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 5 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Intelli studio launches automatically If you set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the pop up window 6 Select a folder on your co...

Page 79: ...Update Intelli studio Start Update from the program toolbar You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support Upgrade firmware for the connected devicev from the program toolbar If you install Intelli studio on your computer the program launches more quickly To install the program select Tool Install Intelli studio on PC You cannot edit files directly on the camera Transfer files...

Page 80: ...oss of data Icon Description 1 Open menus 2 Display files in the selected folder 3 Change to the Photo edit mode 4 Change to the Video edit mode 5 Change to the Sharing mode You can send files by email or upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list 7 Select a file type 8 View files of the selected folder on your computer 9 Show or hide files of...

Page 81: ... you want and drag or save them to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista 7 is similar 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking wait until it stops 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen 3 Click the pop up message 4 Click the message box indicating safely removed 5 Remove the USB cable The camera may...

Page 82: ...e camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon If you set the USB option to Select Mode select Computer from the pop up window 3 Double click the removable disk icon 4 Transfer photos or videos to the computer 1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light into your camera If...

Page 83: ... thumbnail prints Type Select the type of paper Quality Set the printing quality Date Set to print the date File Name Set to print the name of the file Reset Reset the print options Some options are not supported by some printers 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select Settings USB 3 Select Printer 4 With the printer on connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable 5 Turn on your cam...

Page 84: ...Camera settings menu 84 Accessing the settings menu 84 Sound 85 Display 85 Settings 86 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings ...

Page 85: ...revious screen Accessing the settings menu 1 In Shooting or Playback mode press 2 Select a menu Shooting Sound Display Settings Exit Change Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Menu Description Sound Set various camera sounds and the volume p 85 Display Customize the display settings such as start image and brightness p 85 Settings Change the settings for the camera system such as ...

Page 86: ...rightness Adjust the brightness of the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode Off 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec Sound Default Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of any sound Off Low Medium High Start Sound Select the sound the camera emits when you t...

Page 87: ...ons Date and time language and video output settings are not reset Yes No Language Select a language for the display text Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight saving time DST Date Time Set Set the date and time Date Type Select a date format YYYY MM DD MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY Off Item Description Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds the camera automatically switches to Po...

Page 88: ...PAL supports only BDGHI Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway Item Description File No Specify how to name files Reset Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card formatting a memory card or deleting all files Series Set the file number to follow the previous f...

Page 89: ...onnect the camera to a computer or printer via USB Computer Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files Printer Connect your camera to a printer for printing files Select Mode Select a USB mode when you connect your camera to another device PC Software Set Intelli studio to start automatically when you connect your camera to your computer Off On Default ...

Page 90: ...camera 91 Using or storing the camera 92 About memory cards 93 About the battery 95 Before contacting a service center 99 Camera specifications 102 Glossary 106 FCC notice 110 Index 111 Appendixes Refer to error messages specifications and maintenance tips ...

Page 91: ...emory card DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and then format the card File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung service center Low Battery Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card No Image File Take photos or insert a memory card that h...

Page 92: ...ns can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and then wipe gently ...

Page 93: ...othballs Using on beaches or shores Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas Your camera is not waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory card with wet hands Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera Storing for extended period of time When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed cont...

Page 94: ... and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to turn on the color may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to normal temperatures Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies itchy skin e...

Page 95: ...idity or corrosive substances Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign substances If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memory card slot Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction When you carry a...

Page 96: ...tery life Average shooting time Number of photos Shooting conditions when the battery was fully charged Photos Approximately 120 min Approximately 240 The battery life was measured under the following conditions in the mode 14M resolution Fine quality OIS on Test Procedure 1 Set the flash option to Off take a single shot and zoom in or out 2 Set the flash option to Fill in take a single shot and z...

Page 97: ...ce while the battery is depleted using some high energy consuming functions will cause the camera to turn off To use the camera normally recharge the battery Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green Low battery message When the battery charge has fully discharged the battery icon will turn red and the Low Battery mess...

Page 98: ...n the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge when you use a USB hub other USB devices are connected to your computer you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard 5V 500mA Handle and dispose of batt...

Page 99: ...sly or improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery handling The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the ...

Page 100: ...heats up While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance The flash does not work The flash option may be set to Off p 43 You cannot use the flash in some modes The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity This is not a malfunction Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera Make sure that the...

Page 101: ...r disconnects the camera while transferring files The file transmission may be interrupted by static electricity Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Situation Suggested remedies The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings menu p 86 The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again The camera screen works poorly If you use your cam...

Page 102: ...l and use the Intelli studio p 78 Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly Intelli studio is not functioning properly End Intelli studio and restart the program You cannot use Intelli studio on Macintosh computers Make sure that the PC Software is set to On in the settings menu p 88 Depending on your computer s specification and environments the program may not launch automatically In t...

Page 103: ...Red eye Fix Range WIDE 0 3 m 3 3 m ISO Auto TELE 0 5 m 1 8 m ISO Auto Recharging time Approx 4 sec depending on battery condition Image sensor Type 1 2 3 Approx 7 76 mm CCD Effective pixels Approx 14 2 mega pixels Total pixels Approx 14 5 mega pixels Lens Focal length Samsung 10X Zoom Lens f 4 85 48 5 mm 35 mm film equivalent 27 270 mm F stop range F3 3 W F5 9 T Digital zoom Still image mode 1 0X ...

Page 104: ... Sky Sunset Natural Green Fireworks Program DUAL IS Scene Magic Frame Beauty Shot Object Highlight Night Landscape Text Sunset Dawn Backlight Beach Snow Drive Single Continuous Motion Capture AEB Timer Off 10 Sec 2 Sec Double Videos Modes Smart Movie Movie Smart Movie Landscape Blue Sky Natural Green Sunset Format MJPEG Max recording time 11 min Size 1280 X 720 HQ Per one file Max 4GB 640 X 480 32...

Page 105: ...nding on shooting conditions and camera settings Interface Digital output connector USB 2 0 Audio output Mono Internal speaker Mono Microphone Video output NTSC PAL selectable DC power input connector 4 2 V Voice recording Voice Recording Max 10 hours Voice Memo in a photo Max 10 sec Storage Media Internal memory Approx 30 MB External memory Optional microSD card up to 4 GB guaranteed microSDHC ca...

Page 106: ...pe 20 pin USB AV out The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W x H x D 100 4 x 58 5 x 19 7 mm excluding protrusions Weight 148 g without battery and memory card Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 5 85 Software Intelli studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 107: ... Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition DCF Design rule for Camera File system A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of field The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be acceptably focused in a photograph Depth of field...

Page 108: ...nsor The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for each pixel in the image Each photosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At hig...

Page 109: ... present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter...

Page 110: ...ons of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of w...

Page 111: ... one or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible...

Page 112: ...rging 67 Error messages 90 Exposure 53 F Face detection Blink Detection 50 Normal 48 Self Shot 49 Smart Face Recognition 50 Specifications 95 Beauty Shot mode 32 Blink detection 50 Burst Auto Exposure Bracket AEB 56 Continuous 56 Motion capture 56 C Camera shake 26 Capturing an image from a video 69 Cleaning Body 91 Display 91 Lens 91 D Date Time Set 86 Date Type 86 Deleting files 66 A ACB in Play...

Page 113: ... O Object Highlight mode 33 OIS 25 Optical Image Stabilization OIS 25 34 P Photo quality 41 Pictbridge 82 L Light source White balance 54 Long time shutter 34 M Macro 45 Magic Frame mode 31 Maintenance 91 Memory card Capacity 94 microSD 93 microSDHC 93 MENU button 14 Metering Center weighted 54 Multi 54 Spot 54 MJPEG Motion JPEG 103 Mode button 14 Movie mode 36 G Glossary 106 H Half pressing 6 I I...

Page 114: ...to mode 29 Smart Face Recognition 50 Smart Filter in Playback mode 71 in Shooting mode 57 Smart Scene Detection mode 37 Smile shot 49 Start image 70 85 T Timer 42 Tracking focus 46 Transferring files for Mac 81 for Windows 76 Photo 41 Video 41 RGB tone in Playback mode 72 in Shooting mode 59 Rotating 70 S Scene mode 30 Self Shot 49 Service center 99 Settings Accessing 84 Camera 86 Display 85 Sound...

Page 115: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries ...

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