samsung pl150 pl151 english
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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
Index
User ManualPL150/PL151
Click a topic
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Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warningsituations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Cautionsituations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Notenotes, usage tips, or additional information
Safety warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosivegases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
accessories.
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 dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) topeople or animals. Using the flash too close to your subjects
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Safety precautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyDo not allow your camera to get wetliquids can cause serious
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturers warranty.
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Health and safety information
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0 C/32 F or above 40 C/104 F).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
this can create a connection between the + and terminals
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with asoft cloth before inserting in your camera.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your cameras internal components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your cameras
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
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Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your cameras lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Important usage information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeOvercharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Health and safety information
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Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo areregistered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
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 cameras 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 videoor voice memo.
Shooting options 41
Learn about the options you can set inshooting mode.
Playback/Editing 61
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, or HDTV.
Appendixes 84
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto S
Auto a
Program pDUAL IS d
Beauty Shot b
Night N
Scene s
Movie v
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. Thes mode may not support functionsfor all scenes.
e.g.)
Available in the
Program, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents theshutter button)
( ) Page number of related information
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select ShootingWhite
Balance (represents select Shooting, and then White
Balance).
* Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
AF Auto Focus
DIS Digital Image Stabilization
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
OIS Optical Image Stabilization
WB White Balance
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Pressing the shutter
Half-press [ Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
Press [ Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
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, yourphotos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual
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Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes
appear red.
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 45)
If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 73)
Photos have dust
spots.
Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.
Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)
Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.
Press [ Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 26)
Use the d mode. (p. 33)
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.
Rotate the mode dial to N. (p. 31)Turn on the flash. (p. 45)
Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because ofbacklighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between
the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.Avoid shooting in front of the sun.
Select Backlight in thes mode. (p. 30)Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 45)
Set the Auto Contrast Balance ( ACB) option. (p. 54)
Adjust the exposure. (p. 54)
Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 55)
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Quick reference
Taking photos of people
s mode > Portrait30b mode32Self-portrait mode 37
Children mode 38
Couple mode 38
Red-eye , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
45
Face Detection 50
Taking photos at night or in the dark
s mode > Sunset, Dawn, Fireworks30N mode31Flash options 45
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46
Taking action photos
Continuous
, Motion Capture
57
Taking photos of text, insects, or
flowers
s mode > Close Up, Text30 Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos)47White Balance (to change the color tone)55
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 46
EV (to adjust exposure)54
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)54Metering 55
AEB (to take three photos of the same scene withdifferent exposures)57
Applying a different effect
Photo styles (to apply tones) 58
Smart filter effects 59
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, orcontrast)60
Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 24
d mode33
Viewing files by category inSmart Album63
Deleting all files on thememory card65
Viewing files as a slide show
67
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
75
Connecting your camera to acomputer77
Adjusting sound and volume
86
Adjusting the brightness ofthe display86
Changing the displaylanguage 86
Setting the date and time
87
Formatting the memory card
87
Troubleshooting 96
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Contents
Recording a video ............................................................... 34
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................ 36
Taking photos with the front display .................................. 37
Using the Self-portrait mode ................................................. 37Using the Couple mode ....................................................... 38
Using the Children mode .................................................... 38
Recording a video with the front display ................................. 39
Recording voice memos ................................................... 40
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 40
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 40
Shooting options ............................................................ 41
Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 42Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 42
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 42
Using the timer .................................................................. 43
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 45
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 45
Using the flash .................................................................... 45
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 46
Changing the cameras focus ............................................ 47
Using macro ....................................................................... 47Using auto focus ................................................................. 47
Using tracking auto focus ..................................................... 48
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 49
Using face detection ......................................................... 50
Detecting faces ................................................................... 50
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 51
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 51
Basic functions ............................................................... 11Unpacking ......................................................................... 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
Setting the display and sound ........................................... 21
Changing the display type .................................................... 21
Setting the sound ................................................................ 21
Taking photos .................................................................... 22
Turning on the front display ................................................... 23
Zooming ............................................................................. 23
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 24
Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 26
Extended functions ........................................................ 28Shooting modes ................................................................ 29
Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 29
Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 30
Using the frame guide .......................................................... 31
Using the Night mode .......................................................... 31
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 32
Using the DUAL IS mode ..................................................... 33
Using the Program mode ..................................................... 34
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Contents
Using smart face recognition ............................................... 52
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .......................... 53
Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 54Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 54
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 54
Changing the metering option ............................................... 55
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................ 55
Using burst modes ............................................................ 57
Improving your photos ...................................................... 58
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 58
Applying smart filter effects ................................................... 59
Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 60
Playback/Editing ............................................................. 61Playing back ...................................................................... 62
Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 62
Viewing photos ................................................................... 66
Playing a video .................................................................... 68
Playing voice memos ........................................................... 69
Editing a photo .................................................................. 70
Resizing photos .................................................................. 70Rotating a photo .................................................................. 70
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 71
Applying smart filter effects ................................................... 72
Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 73
Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 74
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ........................................... 75
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 77
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 78
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable
disk.............................................................................. ...... 80
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................... ...... 81
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) ...................... 82
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 83
Appendixes ............................................................... ...... 84Camera settings menu ................................................ ...... 85
Accessing the settings menu .......................................... ...... 85
Sound .......................................................................... ...... 86Display ......................................................................... ...... 86
Settings ........................................................................ ...... 87
Error messages ........................................................... ...... 90
Camera maintenance .................................................. ...... 91
Cleaning your camera .................................................... ...... 91
About memory cards ..................................................... ...... 92
About the battery ........................................................... ...... 93
Before contacting a service center .............................. ...... 96
Camera specifications ................................................. ...... 99Index ........................................................................... .... 104
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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
Setting the display and sound 21
Changing the display type 21
Setting the sound 21
Taking photos 22Turning on the front display 23
Zooming 23
Reducing camera shake (OIS) 24
Tips for getting a clearer photo 26
Basic functionsLearn about your cameras layout, icons, and basic functions
for shooting.
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UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.
Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap
User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Optional accessories
Camera case Memory card
(microSDTM)
A/V cable Battery charger HDMI cable
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Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Shutter button
AF-assist light/timer lamp
Flash
Lens
Battery chamber coverInsert a memory card and battery
Tripod mount
Speaker
Microphone
Front display
POWER buttonFront LCD button
HDMI portAccepts HDMI cable
USB and A/V portAccepts USB cable or A/V cable
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Camera layout
Mode dial
Icon Mode Description
S Smart Auto Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene modeas it detects
a Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings
p Program Take a photo by setting options
d DUAL IS Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camerashake
b Beauty Shot Take a photo of a person with options to hide facialimperfections
N Night Take a photo with options for shooting at night
s Scene Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene
v Movie Record a video
Button Description
m Access options or menus
Navigation
In Shooting mode While setting
D Change the display option Move up
M Change the macro option Move downF Change the flash option Move left
t Change the timer option Move right
o Confirm the highlighted option or menu
Playback Enter Playback mode
FunctionAccess options in Shooting mode
Delete files in Playback mode
Status lampBlinking : When saving a photo or
video, being read by a computer or
printer, or out of focus
Steady : When connecting to a
computer or in focus
1
2
Main display
Zoom buttonZoom in or out in Shooting mode.
Zoom in on part of a photo or view files asthumbnails in Playback mode.
Adjust volume in Playback mode.
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Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn to insert the battery and an optional microSDTM memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Push gently until the card
disengages from the
camera and then pull it out
of the slot.
Push the lock up to release
the battery.
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the
memory card is not inserted.
Memory card
Battery
Battery lock
Insert a memory card with
the gold-colored contacts
facing up.
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.
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Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Turning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
for the first time. (p. 17)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback modeimmediately.
When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] for about5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds.
Charging the batteryBefore 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.
Indicator light
Red : Charging
Green : Fully charged
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Performing the initial setupThe initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.
Press [5 F] or [t] to select a time zone and press [o].To set the daylight-saving time, press [ D].
Back DST
Press [6 D] or [M] to select Date & Time (Date &Time) and press [t] or [o].
Press [7 F] or [t] to select an item.
yyyy mm dd
/ 01 / 01 10:00 Off
: English
: 10/01/01
: London
SetBack
2010
Language
Date & Time
Time Zone
Press [8 D] or [M] to set the date and time or select adate format, and press [o].
Press [1 POWER].The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
for the first time.
Press [2 t] to select Language and press [t] or [o].
Press [3 D] or [M] to select a language and press[o].
Press [4 D] or [M] to select Time Zone (Time Zone)and press [t] or [o].
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C. Icons on the left
Icon Description
Aperture and shutter speed
Long time shutter
Exposure value
White balance
Face tone
Face retouch
ISO speed
Photo style
Smart filter effect
Image adjustment
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)
Burst type
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Learning iconsThe icons displayed will 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
Voice muted
A. Information
Icon Description
Selected shooting mode
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Internal memory
Memory card inserted
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
(Red) : Charging needed
Voice memo
A
B
C
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Selecting optionsYou can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or2menu.
To move left or right, press [ F] or [t].To move up or down, press [ D] or [M].
EV
Back Move
Press [3 o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
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Selecting options
Press [3 D] or [M] to scroll to Shooting and thenpress [t] or [o].
Press [4 D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and thenpress [t] or [o].
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
Smart FR EditExit Back
Press [5 F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option.
Daylight
Back Move
Press [6 o].
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode
Rotate the mode dial to1 p.
Press [2 m].
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
Smart FR Edit
Exit Change
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Setting the display and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.
Setting the soundSet whether your camera emits a specified sound when you
operate your camera.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m].
Select2 SoundBeep Sound an option.
Option Descript ion
Off The camera does not emit any sounds.
1/2/3 The camera emits sounds.
Changing the display typeSelect a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.
Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.
Show all photographicinformation.
Mode Description
Shooting
Display all information about shooting
Hide information about shooting, except the
available number of photos (or available recording
time) and the battery icon
Playback
Display all information about the current photo
Hide all information about the current file
Display information about the current file, except the
shooting settings and captured date
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Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.
Rotate the mode dial to1 a.
Align your subject in the frame.2
Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.A green frame means the subject in focus.
Press [4 Shutter] to take a photo.
See page 26 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Taking photos
ZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By usingboth, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Rotate [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [Zoom]
left to zoom out.
Zoom inZoom out
Zoom ratio
Turning on the front displayThe front display will help you take a self-portraits or photos
of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the frontdisplay. (p. 37)
Press [Front LCD] to turn on the front display.
When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 43)
When you turn on the front display, the icons on the main display may
not be shown and the main display may dim.
When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not
be able to see the front display clearly.
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Taking photos
Reducing camera shake (OIS)Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
Before correction After correction
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].Select2 ShootingOIS an option.
Option Description
Off: Deactivate the OIS function.
On: Activate the OIS function.
apbNsvDigital zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you
use the digital zoom.
Optical range
Digital range
Zoom indicator
The digital zoom is not available when using S,d,b,
s (in some scenes),N, andv modes and when used withFace Detection and Smart Filter.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
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Taking photos
OIS may not function properly when:
you move your camera to follow a moving subject-
you use digital zoom-
there is too much camera shake-
the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when in the- N 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 impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn
off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.
In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable.
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Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. Focus and exposure will be
adjusted automatically.
The aperture value and shutter
speed are automatically set.
Focus frame
Press [ Shutter] to take the photo
if displayed in green.
Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if displayed in red.
Reducing camera shake
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 24)Select the d mode to reduce camera shakeboth optically and digitally. (p. 33)
WhenH is displayed
Camera shake
When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to
Slow Sync orOff. The aperture remains open longer and it may be
harder to hold the camera still.
Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 45)
Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)
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Preventing your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:there is little contrast between the subject and background-(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the
background)
the light source behind the subject is too bright-the subject is shiny-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 on the flash.
(p. 45)
When subjects are moving fast
Use the continuous
or motion capturefunction. (p. 57)
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Shooting modes 29
Using the Smart Auto mode 29
Using the Scene mode 30
Using the frame guide 31
Using the Night mode 31
Using the Beauty Shot mode 32
Using the DUAL IS mode 33
Using the Program mode 34
Recording a video 34
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode 36
Taking photos with the front display 37
Using the Self-portrait mode 37
Using the Couple mode 38
Using the Children mode 38
Recording a video with the front display 39
Recording voice memos 40
Recording a voice memo 40
Adding a voice memo to a photo 40
Extended functionsLearn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to
record a video or voice memo.
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Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Icon Description
Appears when taking portraits at night.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
backlighting.
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
Appears when taking portraits.
Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.
Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
Appears when taking photos of sunsets.
Appears when taking photos of clear skies.
Appears when taking photos of forested areas.
Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
subjects.
Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.
Appears when the camera and subject are stable for
a while. 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 modeIn this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate
camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be
helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various
scenes.
Rotate the mode dial to1 S.
Align your subject in the frame.2The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
Icon Description
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.
Appears when taking photos of bright white
backgrounds.
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
This is available only when the flash is off.
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Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene.
Rotate the mode dial to1 s.
Select a scene.2
Portrait
This mode is appropriate for taking picturesof faces.
To change the scene mode, press [ m] and select Scenea scene.
For the Frame Guide mode, see Using the frame guide" on
page 31.
For the Night mode, see Using the Night mode on page 31.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter]to focus.
Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.
Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.
Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, R willappear and the default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait
mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting
environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
subject.
Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending
on the subject's movement.
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Using the Night modeUse the Night mode to take a photo with options for shooting at
night. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Rotate the mode dial to1 N.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [2 Shutter]to focus.
Press [3 Shutter] to take the photo.
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved
streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed
to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture
value to prevent overexposure.
Rotate the mode dial to1 N.
Press [2 m].
Select3 ShootingLong Time Shutter.
Using the frame guideWhen you want another person to take a photo of you, you can
compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frameguide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing
the part of the pre-composed scene.
Rotate the mode dial to1 s.
Select2 Frame Guide.
Align your subject in the frame and press [3 Shutter].Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the
frame.
Cancel Frame: OK
Ask another person to take a photo.4The person must align the subject in the frame by using the
guides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.
To cancel the guides, press [5 o].
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Using the Beauty Shot modeTake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.
Rotate the mode dial to1 b.
2To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (faceonly), press [m].
Select3 ShootingFace Tonean option.Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.
Level 2
Back Move
4 To hide facial imperfections, press [m].
Select the aperture value or shutter speed.4
Aperture value
Shutter speedAperture
Back Move
Select an option.5If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be
adjusted automatically.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [6 Shutter]
to focus.
Press [7 Shutter] to take the photo.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
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Shooting modes
Using the DUAL IS modeReduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilization functions.
Before correction After correction
Rotate the mode dial to1 d.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [2 Shutter]to focus.
Press [3 Shutter] to take the photo.
The digital zoom will not work in this mode.
The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light
source that is brighter than fluorescent light.If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in
different shooting modes. (p. 24)
Select5 ShootingFace Retouchan option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of
imperfections.
Level 3
Back Move
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [6 Shutter]
to focus.
Press [7 Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.
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Shooting modes
Recording a videoRecord videos o up to 20 minutes in length in high defnition.
The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) fle.
H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video ormat
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
Some memory cards may not support high defnition recording. In this
case, set a lower resolution. (p. 42)
When the Optical Image Stabilization is activated, your video may be
recorded with the OIS operation sound.
Rotate the mode dial to1 v.
Press [2 m].
3 Select MovieFrame Rate a frame rate (thenumber of frames per second).
As the number o rames increases, action appears more
natural, but the fle size is increased.
60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.
Using the Program modeSet various options (except or shutter speed and aperture value)
in the Program mode.
Rotate the mode dial to1 p.
Set options.2(For a list of options, refer to Shooting options.)
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter]
to focus.
Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.
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Shooting modes
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Stop Pause
Press [4 m].
Select5 MovieVoicea sound option.
Option Description
On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming,
sound recording will be interrupted.)
Off: Record a video without sound.
Set other options as desired.6(For options, refer to Shooting options.)
Press [7 Shutter] to start recording.
Press [8 Shutter] again to stop recording.
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Press [5 Shutter] to start recording.
Press [6 Shutter] again to stop recording.
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, r will notchange 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.
Using the Smart Scene Detection modeIn this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate
camera settings based on a detected type of scene.
Rotate the mode dial to1 v.
Press [2 m].
Select3 MovieSmart Scene DetectionOn.
Align your subject in the frame.4The 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.
Appears when recording videos of sunsets.
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Taking photos with the front displayThe front display will help take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display.
When you press [ Front LCD] repeatedly, the shooting mode changes from Self-portrait mode to Couple mode or to Children mode.
When recording videos, you cannot use the Couple mode.
In some shooting modes, the front display does not display a frame to indicate the detected face and the Self-portrait mode and
the Couple mode are not available.
In Shooting mode, press [1 Front LCD] once.Your camera will detect your face automatically and display a
frame to indicate the detected face.
Half-press [2 Shutter] to focus.
Press [3 Shutter] to take the photo.
Using the Self-portrait modeTake photos of yourself conveniently using the front display.
You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a
smiling face while taking a photo with the front display. (p. 89)
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Taking photos with the front display
Using the Children modeIn this mode, you can draw childrens attention to the camera by
showing a short animation on the front display.
In Shooting mode, press [1 Front LCD] three times.An animation will play.
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [2 Shutter].
Press [3 Shutter] to take the photo.
You can download animations from the website.Visit www.samsung.com orwww.samsungimaging.com for more
information.
You can add sounds to animations to draw children's attention. (p. 86)
You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it
detects a smiling face while using the Children mode. (p. 89)
Using the Couple modeThis mode detects two subjects leaning in toward each other and
automatically captures images of posing couples.
In Shooting mode, press [1 Front LCD] twice.
The white frame means that the faces are recognized.
The green frame means that the faces are in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
Lean in toward each other in the frame.2
The camera will detect two faces of the subjects at the same distance
from the camera.
The camera may not detect the composition depending on the pose
of couples.
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Taking photos with the front display
Recording a video with the front display
The AF-assist light/timer lamp turns on to indicate that recording has begun.
Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode
Rotate the mode dial to1 v.
Press [2 Front LCD] once.
Press [3 Shutter] to start recording.Press [4 Shutter] again to stop recording.
Recording a video in the Children mode
Rotate the mode dial to1 v.
Press [2 Front LCD] twice.
Press [3 Shutter] to start recording.
Press [4 Shutter] again to stop recording.
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Recording voice memosLearn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of
shooting conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.
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Adding a voice memo to a photo
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingVoiceMemo.
Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.3You will begin recording a voice memo right after taking the
photo.
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).4Press [ Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Recording a voice memo
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingVoiceRecord.
Press [3 Shutter] to record.You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.
Press [ o] to pause or resume recording.
Stop Pause
Press [4 Shutter] to stop.Press [ Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.
Press [5 m] to switch to Shooting mode.
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Selecting a resolution and quality 42
Selecting a resolution 42
Selecting image quality 42
Using the timer 43
Shooting in the dark 45
Preventing red-eye 45
Using the flash 45Adjusting the ISO speed 46
Changing the cameras focus 47
Using macro 47
Using auto focus 47
Using tracking auto focus 48
Adjusting the focus area 49
Using face detection 50
Detecting faces 50Taking a smile shot 51
Detecting eye blinking 51
Using smart face recognition 52
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) 53
Adjusting brightness and color 54
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) 54
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) 54
Changing the metering option 55
Selecting a light source (White balance) 55
Using burst modes 57
Improving your photos 58Applying photo styles 58
Applying smart filter effects 59
Adjusting your photos 60
Shooting optionsLearn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
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Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
When recording a video:
In the1 v mode, press [m].Select2 MovieMovie Size an option.
Option Description
1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.
1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.
320 X 240: Post on a web page.
Selecting image qualityPhotos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format.
Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingQuality an option.Option Description
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Selecting a resolutionAs you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed ona larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.
When taking a photo:
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingPhoto Size an option.
Option Description
4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.
3984 X 2656: Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
3840 X 2160: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)
or play back on an HDTV.
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.
2560 X 1920: Print on A4 paper.
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)
or play back on an HDTV.
1024 X 768: Attach to email.
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Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
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Press [3 Shutter] to start the timer.The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically take a photo at the specified time.The front display will start the countdown a few seconds
before shooting.
Press [ t] to cancel the timer.Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
In Shooting mode, press [1 t].
Off
Select an option.2
Option Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.
2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another
in 2 seconds.
Jump Shot: Activate the jump shot timer. (p. 44)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using the timer
Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display.4The camera will take 3 photos in succession.
If you are taking photos using the jump shot timer in low light conditions or
indoors, photos may be dark.
Using the jump shot timer
Take a photo of people jumping. The jump shot timer tells you
when to jump by displaying an icon on the front display.
In Shooting mode, press [1 t].
Select2 Jump Shot.The front display will turn on.
Press [3 Shutter].The front display will start the countdown a few seconds
before shooting.
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Shooting in the darkLearn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.
Using the flashUse the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need
more light on your photos.
In Shooting mode, press [1 F].
Auto
Select an option.2
Option Description
Off:
The flash will not fire.
Camera shake warning ( ) will be displayed whenshooting in low light.
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for
the detected scene in theS mode.
apbNsSPreventing red-eyeIf the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a
red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eyeorRed-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash."
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Shooting in the dark
Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select
Blink Detection.
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 99)
If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
on your photo.
Adjusting the ISO speedThe ISO speed is the measure of a films sensitivity to light asdefined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
photo without using the flash.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingISO an option.Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the
brightness of the subject and lighting.
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
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Option Description
Red-eye Fix*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
software analysis.
Slow Sync:
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
Select this when you want to capture ambient light to
reveal more details in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Fill in:The flash always fires.
Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
Red-eye*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
The camera reduces red-eyes.
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject orbackground is dark.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time.
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Changing the cameras focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.
Using auto focusTo take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
In Shooting mode, press [1 M].
Normal (AF)
Select an option.2
Option Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm
(farther than 1 m when using zoom).
Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (1-1.5 m whenusing zoom).
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm
(farther than 1 m when using zoom).
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
apdvUsing macroUse macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in Using auto focus.
Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
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Changing the cameras focus
Tracking a subject may fail when:
the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively-
the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place-
colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same-the camera shakes excessively-
In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line
frame.
If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.
If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red
single-line frame.
If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style
options, and smart filter effects.
Using tracking auto focusTracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,
even when you are moving.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFocus AreaTracking AF.
Focus on the subject you want to track and press [3 o].A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the
subject as you move the camera.
Tracking AF
The white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
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Changing the cameras focus
Adjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subjects location in the scene.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFocus 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. 48)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
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Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes orSmile Shot to
capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
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Detecting facesYour camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human
faces).
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFace Detection Normal.The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest
of the faces appear in gray focus frames.
The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect
faces.
When you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be
recognized.
In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable.
Face detection may not be effective when:
the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear-
orange forSmile 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 backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable-
the subjects facial expression changes remarkably-
Face detection is not available when using a photo style,
smart filter effect, or image adjustment option or when used with
Tracking AF.
Face detection is not available when using the digital zoom.
Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not
available or some timer options are not available.
Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options
are not available.
When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in
the face list.
You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode.
(p. 63) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be
classified in Playback mode.The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list
or Smart Album.
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Using face detection
Detecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take
2 photos in succession.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFace Detection Blink Detection.
Hold your camera still while Capturing is displayed on the screen.
When blink detection fails, Picture taken with eyes closed.
message appears. Take another photo.
Taking a smile shotThe camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFace Detection Smile Shot.When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect
the smile more easily.
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Using face detection
The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending
on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or
face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camerarecognizes a new face when there are 12 registered faces, it will
replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.
The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene.
Using smart face recognitionThe camera automatically registers faces that you frequently
photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically
prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only
when you use a memory card.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingFace DetectionSmart FaceRecognition.
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 53).
: Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers.
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Using face detection
When you are finished taking the photos, the face list4appears.
Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list.
You can register 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
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingSmart FR EditFace List.
To change the ranking of the favorite faces, press [ f] and select EditRanking. (p. 63)
To cancel the favorite faces, press [ f] and select Delete My Star.(p. 63)
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.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingSmart FR EditMy Star.
Align your subjects face with the oval guideline and3press [Shutter] to register the face.
If the subjects face is not aligned with the oval guideline, the
white frame will not appear.You can take photos of a subjects face directly from the front,
to the left side, to the right side, from above, or from below.
Take photos of one person at a time when registering faces.
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Adjusting brightness and colorLearn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subjectis likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
Without ACB With ACB
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingACB an option.
Option Description
Off: ACB is off.On: ACB is on.
The ACB feature is always on in the a mode.You cannot set burst options when this feature is on.
pAdjusting 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 (+)
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingEV.
Select a value to adjust the exposure.3
Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure
or underexposure.
If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures:
normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 57)
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Adjusting brightness and color
Selecting a light source(White balance)
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of thelight source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
(Auto WB) (Daylight)
(Cloudy) (Tungsten)
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Changing the metering optionThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingMetering 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 subject is not in the center of the scene, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
Your camera averages the meter reading of the entireframe with emphasis placed on the center.
Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the
frame.
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Adjusting brightness and color
Defining your own white balance
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingWhite Balance Measure: Shutter.
Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.3
Press [4 Shutter].
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingWhite Balance an option.
Icon Description
Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending 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 photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
Measure: Shutter (Custom setting): Use your
pre-defined settings.
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Using burst modesIt can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos.
In these cases, select one of the burst modes.
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Option Description
AEB:Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,
underexposed, and overexposed.
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select
Single.
When you select Motion Capture, the resolution will be set to
VGA and the ISO speed will be set to Auto.
Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst
options are not available.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingDrive 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 takesVGA photos (5 photos per second; maximum of 30
photos).
The camera automatically shows you the photos just
taken and then saves them.
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Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart filter effects, or make some adjustments.
Defining your own RGB tone
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingPhoto Style Selector Custom
RGB.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).3
Back Move
Adjust the amount of the selected color.4(-: less or +: more)
Applying photo stylesApply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid,
or Forest.
Soft Vivid Forest
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingPhoto Style Selector an option.Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.
When you select Sketch, the photo will be automatically resized to
or smaller.
If you use this function, you cannot set the smart filter and image
adjustment options.
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Improving your photos
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingSmart Filter.
Select an effect.3
Option Description
Normal: No effect.
Miniature: Make a photo of a life-size location or object
look like a photo of a miniature scale model. Blurring
parts of the photo makes the scene seem much smaller
than it actually is.
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,and strong vignette effect.
Fish-eye 1: Distort close objects to imitate the visual
effect of a fisheye lens.
Fish-eye 2: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort
objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.
If you select Miniature when recording a video, the miniature
recording time is displayed with the icon and is shorter than the
real recording time.
If you select Miniature when recording a video, the sound will not
be recorded.
When you apply a smart filter effect while recording a video, the video
will be automatically resized to or smaller.
If you use this function, you cannot set the photo style and image
adjustment options.
Applying smart filter effectsApply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.
Miniature Vignetting
Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2
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Improving your photos
Saturation option Description
- Decrease the saturation.
+ Increase the saturation.
Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing)
If you use this function, you cannot set the photo style and smart filter
effects.
Adjusting your photosAdjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m].
Select2 ShootingImage Adjust.
Select an adjustment option.3Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
Select a value to adjust the selected item.4
Contrast option Description
- Decrease 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.
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Starting Playback mode 62
Viewing photos 66
Playing a video 68
Playing voice memos 69
Editing a photo 70
Resizing photos 70
Rotating a photo 70
Applying photo styles 71
Applying smart filter effects 72
Correcting exposure problems 73
Creating a print order (DPOF) 74
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV 75
Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows) 77
Transferring files using Intelli-studio 78
Transferring files by connecting the camera
as a removable disk 80
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) 81
Transferring files to your computer
(for Mac) 82
Printing photos with a photo printer
(PictBridge) 83
Playback/EditingLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.
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Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.
Display in Playback mode
Information
Icon Description
Photo includes a voice memo
Video file
Print order has been set (DPOF)
Protected file
Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you
use a memory card
Folder name File name
Starting Playback modeView photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.
Press [1 P].The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be
displayed.
If the camera is off, it will turn on.
Press [2 F] or [t] to scroll through files.Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.
If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your
memory card.
The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those
taken with cameras from other manufacturers.
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Playing back
Canceling your favorite faces
In Playback mode, press [1 m].
Select2 File OptionsFace List Edit Delete My Star.
Select a face and press [3 o].
Press [4 f].
Select5 Yes.
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or
week.
In Playback mode, rotate [1 Zoom] left.
Press [2 m].
Ranking your favorite faces
You can change the ranking of your favorite faces or delete them.
This feature is available only when you use a memory card.
In Playback mode, press [1 m].
Select2 File OptionsFace List EditEdit Ranking.
Select a face from the list and press [3 o].
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SetBack
Face List Edit
Press [4 D] or [M] to change the ranking of the face,and press [f].
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Playing back
Viewing files as thumbnails
Scan thumbnails of files.
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or20 thumbnails (rotate [Zoom] right to return to the
previous mode).
Filter
To Do this
Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].
Delete files Press [f] and select Yes.
Select a category.3
Type
Date
Color
Week
Face
Back Set
Option Descript ion
Type View files by the 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.
FaceView files by recognized faces and favorite faces.
(Up to 20 people)
It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to change
the category and recognize files.
Press [4 F] or [t] to scroll through files.Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.
Press [5 o] to return to the normal view.
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Playing back
Deleting files
Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected
files.
To delete a single file,
In Playback mode, select a file and press [1 f].
Select2 Yes to delete the file.
To delete multiple files,
In Playback mode, press [1 f].
Select2 Multiple Delete.
Select files you want to delete and press [3 o].Press [ o] again to cancel your selection.
Press [4 f].
Select5 Yes.
To delete all files,
In Playback mode, press [1 m].
Select2 File OptionsDeleteAllYes.
Protecting files
Protect your files from accidental deletion.
In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 File Options ProtectSelect.
To protect all files, select All Lock.
Select the file you want to protect and press [3 o].Press [ o] again to cancel your selection.
Select Set
Press [4 f].
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Playing back
The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the
resolution.
Trim
To Do this
Move the enlarged area Press [D], [M], [F], or [t].
Trim the enlarged photo Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).
Copying files to the memory card
You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.
In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 File OptionsCopy to Card.
Select3 Yes to copy files.
Viewing photosZoom 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 (rotate [Zoom] left to reduce a photo).
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Playing back
Set the slide show effect.4
Select5 Start Play.
To loop the slide show, select
Repeat.Press [ o] to pause or resume the slide show.
To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [o] and then[F] or [t].
Starting a slide show
You can apply effects and audio to your slide show.
In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select2 Multi Slide Show.
Select a slide show effect option.3Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.
Option Description
Images
Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.
All : View all photos in a slide show.
Date : View photos captured on a specific date ina slide show.
Select : View selected photos in a slide show.
Interval
Set the interval between photos.
This is available when Off is selected in the effect
option.
Music Select a background audio.
EffectSelect a transition effect.
Select Off for no effects.
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Trimming a video during playback
Press [1 o] at the point where you want the new video to
begin and rotate [Zoom] right.
Press [2 o] to resume playback.
Press [3 o] at the point where you want the new video toend and rotate [Zoom] right.
Select4 Yes.
The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.
The edited video will be saved as a new file.
Capturing an image during playback
Press [1 o] at the point where you want to save a stillimage.
Press [2 M].
A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and will
be saved as a new file.
Playing a videoYou can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a
video.
In Playback mode, select a video and press [1 o].
Pause
Use the following buttons to control playback.2
Press To
[F] Scan backward.
[o] Pause or resume playback.
[t] Scan forward.
[Zoom] left or right Adjust the volume level.
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Playing voice memos
Playing a voice memo
In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [1 o].
Use the following buttons to control playback.2
Press To
[F] Scan backward.
[o] Pause or resume playback.
[t] Scan forward.
[M] Stop playback.
[Zoom] left or right Adjust the volume level.
Adding a voice memo to a photo
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 File Options Voice memoOn.
Press [3 Shutter] to record a short voice memo
(10 seconds maximum).Press [ Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Playing a voice memo added to a photo
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voicememo and press [o].
Press [ o] to pause or resume playback.
Editing a photo
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Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.
Edited photos will be saved as new files.
Rotating a photo
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditRotate an option.
Back
Right 90
Move
Resizing photos
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditResize an option.Select to save the photo as a start image. (p. 86)
Back
2048 X 1536
Move
Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.
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Editing a photo
Defining your own RGB tone
1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].
Select2 EditPhoto Style SelectorCustom RGB.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).3
Back Move
Adjust the amount of the selected color.4(-: less or +: more)
Applying photo stylesApply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or
Forest.
Soft Vivid Forest
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select2 EditPhoto Style Selectoran option.
Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone.
Back
Soft
Move
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Editing a photo
Applying smart filter effectsApply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.
Miniature Vignetting
Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditSmart Filter.
Select an effect.3
Back Move
Miniature
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Editing a photo
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditImage Adjust.
Select an adjustment option.3 : Brightness
: Contrast
: Saturation
Select a value to adjust the selected item.4(-: less or +: more)
Adding noise to the photo
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditImage AdjustAdd Noise.
Correcting exposure problemsAdjust 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)
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditImage AdjustACB.
Removing red-eye
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].
Select2 EditImage AdjustRed-eye Fix.
Hiding facial imperfections
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select2 EditImage AdjustFace Retouch.
Select a level.3As the