Samsung PL21 manual

Than k yo u fo r bu ying a S amsu ng C amer a. This use r ma nual inc lude s de tail ed u sage inst ruct ions for you r ca mera . Pl ease rea d this man ual thor ough ly . Basic troubleshooting Quick refer ence Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index User Manual PL 20 /P L 21  Cl ic[...]

1 He al th an d sa f et y in f orm at io n Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. W arning —situations that could cause injur y to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera. This may result in electric shock or damage to the[...]

2 Heal th and saf ety info rma tion 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 charger . Failing to do so may result in f[...]

3 Check that the camera is operating properly befor e use. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. Y ou must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ▲ ) into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is [...]

4 Copyright information • Microsoft W indows and the W indows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. • T rademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may[...]

5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto Program DIS P hoto Help G uide Scene Movie Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The mode may not support functions for all scenes. e.g.) Available in the Program, DIS, and Movie modes Icons used in this manual Icon Func[...]

6 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 t[...]

7 Ba si c t ro ub le s ho ot in g Y ou 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. 40) • If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the[...]

8 Qu ic k r e fe r en ce T aking photos of peop le • mode > Beauty S hot  30 • mode > Portrait  30 • Red-eye , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correc t red-ey e)  40 • Face De tection  43 T aking photos at nigh t or in the dark • mode > Night  30 • mode > Sunset, Dawn  30 • Flash o ptions [...]

9 Co nt en t s PL 20 /P L 21 Health and safety information Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Shoo tin g op tio ns ....... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . 35 Sele ctin g a re solu tion and qua lity ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 36 Sele ctin g a r esol utio n . .... .... .... .... .... .... ...[...]

10 Con ten ts Play bac k/Ed iti ng ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 52 Play ing back .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 53 Star ting Play back mod e ....... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... 53 View ing photo s ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... [...]

Un pa ck in g …… …… …… …… …… …… … 12 Ca me ra l ay ou t …… …… …… …… …… …… 1 3 In se rt in g th e b at te ry a nd me mo ry c ar d … 15 Ch ar gin g th e b at te ry a nd t ur ni ng y ou r ca me ra o n … …… …… …… …… …… …… … 16 Char ging the bat tery ………………… ?[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 12 Un pa c ki n g Check your product box for the following items. Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter / USB cable Strap Quick Start Manual Software CD-ROM (User manual included) Optional accessories Camera case Memory cards Battery charger A/V cable Th e i ll ust ra t io n s ma y d if f er fr om yo ur ac t ua l ite ms .[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 13 Ca me r a l ay ou t Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER bu tton AF-assis t light/ timer la mp Flash Speaker Lens Micr ophone Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery T ripod m ount[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 14 Came ra layo ut Button Description 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 m[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 15 In se rt i ng t he ba tt ery a nd m e mo ry c a rd Learn to insert the battery and an optional memor y card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Ba tt e r y l oc k Push the lock down to release the battery . •[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 16 Ch ar gin g th e b at te ry an d tu rn in g yo u r ca me r a o n T urning on your camera Press [ 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) T urning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback [...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 17 Pe rf orm i ng t he in it ia l s et up When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’ s basic settings. 1 Press [ POWER ]. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Press [ ] or [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ]. Language Time[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 18 C. Icons on the left Icon Description Aperture and shutter speed Exposure value White balance Face tone Face retouch ISO speed Smart filter Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Voice muted Burst type Le arn in g i co ns The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. Ico[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 19 Se le ct i ng o pt i on s Y ou can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]). Y ou c a n a ls o a cc ess s h oo t in g opt io n s b y pr ess in g [ ], b u t so me op t io n s a re n ot av a il a bl e. Going back to the previous menu Press [ ] again to go back to the previous m[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 20 Sele cti ng o pti ons 6 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then press [ ] or [ ]. Photo Siz e Quality EV ISO White Bal ance Smart Fil ter Face Dete ction Exit Back 7 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to a White Balance option. Daylight Back Move 8 Press [ ]. Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode 1 In[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 21 Se tt in g t he d i sp la y a nd s ou n d Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings. Setting t he sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option. Options Description Off The camera does n[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 22 T ak in g p ho to s Learn how to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Aut o mode. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Mode, and then press [ ] or [ ]. 3 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Smart Auto , and then press [ ]. Smart Aut o Progr am DIS Photo Hel p Guide Scene Movie Exit Back 4 Align you[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 23 T aki ng p hot os Digital 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. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 15 times. Digital range Optical range Zoom indicator • The digital[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 24 T aki ng p hot os Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times. Intelli range Optical zoom Zoom indicator Photo [...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 25 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. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically . The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically . Focus fr ame •?[...]

Ba sic f un ct io ns 26 Preventing your subject fr om 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 clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source behind the subject is too bright - the subject is shiny - [...]

Sh oo ti ng m od e s … …… …… …… …… …… 2 8 Usin g th e Sm art Auto mod e …………… …… 28 Usin g th e Ph oto Help Gui de m ode ………… 29 Usin g th e Sc ene mode ………… ………… … 30 Usin g th e Be auty Sho t mo de …… ………… … 30 Usin g th e DI S mo de ………………… ……… 31 Usi[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 28 Sh oo ti n g mo de s T ake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes. Appe ars when tak ing phot os w ith brig ht w hite bac kgro unds . Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the flash [...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 29 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Photo He lp Guide m ode Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur . This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Mode → Photo Help Guide . 3 Select t[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 30 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Beauty S hot mode T ake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Mode → Scene → Beauty Shot . 3 T o make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [ ], and then go to Step 4. T o hide facial imperfections, p[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 31 Shoo tin g mo des Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions. Before correction After correction 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Mode → DIS . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to take[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 32 Shoo tin g mo des Recor ding a video Y ou can record videos of up to 4 GB or 2 hours each. The recorded video is saved as an MJPEG file. • Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If this occurs, set a lower resolution. (p. 36) 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Mode → Movie . 3 Press [ ].[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 33 Shoo tin g mo des T o pause recording The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording. With this function, you can record several scenes as a single video. Press [ ] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume. Stop Pause 5 Press [ ]. 6 Select Movie → V oice → a sound option. Option Descript[...]

Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 34 Re co r di n g vo ic e m em os Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. Y ou can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. Y ou w i ll ge t t he be st so u nd q ual it y w h en r eco rd i ng 16 in ch es (4 0 c m .) a way f r om th e c am era . Adding a voice mem o[...]

Se le ct in g a r e so lu ti on a nd qu al it y … …… … 36 Sele ctin g a re solu tion ……… ………… ……… 36 Sele ctin g im age qual ity ………………… …… 36 Us in g th e ti m er … …… …… …… …… …… … 37 Sh oo ti ng i n t he d ar k ………… …… …… … 39 Pr even ting r ed-e ye ………[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 36 Se le ct i ng a r eso lu ti o n an d q ua li ty Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recor ding a video: 1 In the mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Movie → Movie Size → an option. Option Description 1280 X 720 : For play back on an HDTV . 640 X 480 : For play back on a standard, analog TV . 320 X[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 37 Us in g t he t im e r Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer . • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time. • Press [ ] to cancel the timer . • Depending on the face detection option you have selected, the[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 38 Usin g t he t ime r 6 Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp is blinking. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp stops blinking just before the camera automatically takes a photo. Th e m ot ion t i me r m ay no t w or k w he n: • you are more than 10 ft. (3 m) away from the camera • your movement[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 39 Sh oo ti n g in t h e da rk Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Auto 2 Select an option. Option Description Off : • The flash does not fire. • The camer[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 40 Shoo tin g in th e da rk • 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. 93) • If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air , tiny spots may appea[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 41 Ch an gi n g th e c am er a’s f oc us Learn how to adjust the camera's focus. Using aut o focus T o take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Normal (AF ) 2 Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF) : Focus on a subject farther [...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 42 Chan ging th e ca mer a’s foc us Adjusting the focu s ar ea Y ou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to 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 [...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 43 Us in g f ac e de t ec ti on If 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 . T ake photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. Detecting[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 44 Usin g f ace det ecti on T aking a smile sh ot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Face Detection → Smile Shot . • When your subject smiles broadly , your camera can detect the smile more easily . T aking a self-por trait [...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 45 Usin g f ace det ecti on Detecting eye blin king If your camera detects closed eyes, it automatically takes two photos in succession. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Detection . • Hold your camera still while “ Capturing ” is displayed on the screen. • When blink [...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 46 Ad ju st i ng b ri g ht ne ss an d co l or Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality . Compensat ing for b acklighti ng (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. If thi[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 47 Adju sti ng b rig htne ss and col or Selecting a light sour ce (White ba lance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy , or T ungsten. (Aut[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 48 Adju sti ng b rig htne ss and col or Defining your own white balance 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → White Balance → Me as u r e : S hu t te r . 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper . 4 Press [ Shutter ]. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → White Balance → an option. Icon Descr[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 49 Us in g b ur st m o de s It 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 to take multiple pictures rapidly . • Y ou can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select Single . •[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 50 Im pr o vi n g yo ur ph ot os Learn how to improve your photos by applying smart filter effects, or by making some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Smart Filter → Custom RGB . 3 Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the sel[...]

Sh oot in g op ti on s 51 Impr ovi ng y our pho tos 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 set an Image Adjust option, Smart Filter function is not available. Adjusting your pho tos Adjust the contrast, sharpne[...]

Pl ay in g ba ck ……… …… …… …… …… …… 53 Star ting Pla ybac k mo de …… ………… ……… 53 Viewi ng p hoto s …………… ………… ……… 57 Play ing a vi deo ………… ………… ………… 58 Play ing voic e me mos ………………… ……… 59 Ed it in g a ph o to … …… …… …… ?[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 53 Pl ay in g b ac k Learn to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files. Display in Playback mode Information Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name • If you want to view the file information, press the [ ] button.[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 54 Play ing bac k 4 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll through files. • Press and hold to scroll through files quickly . 5 Press [ ] to return to the normal view . Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week. 1 In Playback mode, push [ Zoom ] down. 2 Press [ ]. [...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 55 Play ing bac k Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Protect → Select . 3 T o protect all files, select All → Lock . 4 T o protect a single file, select the file you want to protect, and then press [ ]. • Press [ ] again to cancel yo[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 56 Play ing bac k Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. Y ou cannot delete protected files. T o delete a single file, 1 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Y es to delete the file. T o delete multiple files, 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Multiple Delete . 3 Select the fi[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 57 Play ing bac k Starting a slide show Y ou can apply effects and add audio to your slide show. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Multi Slide Show . 3 Select a slide show effect option. • Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. Option Description Images Select the photos you want to view as a slide [...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 58 Play ing bac k Playing a video Y ou can play a video or capture an image from a video. 1 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [ ]. Pause Playback ti me 2 Use the following buttons to control playback. Press T o [ ] Scan backward. [ ] Pause or resume playback. [ ] Scan forward. 4 Set the slide show effect. 5 Se[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 59 Play ing bac k Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → V oice memo → On . 3 Press [ Shutter ] to r ecord a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum). • Press [ Shutter ] to stop recording a voice memo. Y ou c a nn o t a dd a vo ic e m e mo t o p r[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 60 Ed it in g a p ho t o Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Th e c am era s a ve s e di ted p h ot o s as ne w f il e s. Rotating a photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Edit → Rotate → an optio[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 61 Edit ing a p hot o Back Miniatur e Move Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Edit → 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) Applying smart ef fects Apply v[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 62 Edit ing a p hot o Corr ecting e xposur e pr oblems 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 →[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 63 Edit ing a p hot o 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 the default settings. 6 If you select Select , scroll to a photo, and then push [ Zoom ] up or down to se[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 64 Vi ew in g fi le s o n a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. 8 View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera. • On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear . • Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on [...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 65 T r an sf er r in g fil e s to y o ur Win do ws c o mp ut er T ransfer files by connecting your camera to your Windows PC. • Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even when the computer meets the requirements. • If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play correctly[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 66 T ran sfer rin g fil es to y our Win dow s co mpu ter Installing Intelli-studio 1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 2 When the setup screen appears, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. 3 Select the programs to install, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click Exi[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 67 T ran sfer rin g fil es to y our Win dow s co mpu ter T ransferri ng files u sing Inte lli-studi o Y ou can easily transfer files on your camera to your computer by using Intelli-studio. Th e b at tery wi l l be ch ar g ed wh il e t he ca m er a is co n ne c te d to a co m pu te r w it h t h e US B c ab l e. 1 Connect th[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 68 T ran sfer rin g fil es to y our Win dow s co mpu ter Using Intelli-studio The Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. Y ou can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or Y ouT ube. For details, select Help → Help in the program. • Y ou cannot edit files directly on the camera. T ransfer files[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 69 T ran sfer rin g fil es to y our Win dow s co mpu ter T ransferri ng files b y connect ing the c amera as a r emovab le disk Y ou can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 1 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. Y ou m u st pl u g th e e nd of th e cab le wi t h th e i nd i ca t or li[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 70 T ran sfer rin g fil es to y our Win dow s co mpu ter 2 T ur n on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically . If th e cam er a f a il s to co n ne c t, a po p- u p w in do w w il l a p pe ar . Se l ec t Com pu t er . 3 On your computer , select My Computer → Removable Disk → DCIM → 100PHOT[...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 71 T r an sf er r in g fil e s to y o ur M ac co mp ut e r When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer , the computer recognizes the camera automatically . Y ou can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Ma c O S 10. 4 o r l at er is s u pp o rt ed . 2 T ur n on the [...]

Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 72 Pr in ti n g ph ot o s wi th a Pi ct B ri dg e p ho to p r in te r Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer . Configuring print settings Images Size Layout T ype Quality Exit Print : One Pho to : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto Option Description Images : Select whether[...]

Ca me ra s et ti n gs m en u ……… …… …… … 74 Acce ssin g th e se ttin gs m enu ………… ……… 74 Soun d ………………… ………… ………… … 75 Disp lay …………… ………… ………… …… 75 Sett ings ………… ………… ………… ……… 76 S et ti n g s Refer to options to configure y[...]

Se tti ng s 74 Ca me r a s et ti ng s m en u Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. 3 Select an option and save your settings. V olume Start Sou nd Shutter S ound Beep Soun d AF Sound Back Set Off Low Medium High 4 Press [ ] to return to the previous scr een. Accessing the sett ings menu 1 In Shooting or Playback mode[...]

Se tti ng s 75 Came ra sett ing s me nu Display * Default Item Description Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. ( Off , On* ) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. • Off* : Display no start image. • Logo : Display a default image stored in the internal memory . • User Ima[...]

Se tti ng s 76 Came ra sett ing s me nu Settings * Default Item Description Format Format the memory card. Format deletes all files, including protected files. ( Y es , No ) If yo u use a me m ory ca rd us e d wi th ca m er a s fr om di f fe re nt ma n uf a ct ur ers o r a me mo ry c a rd re ad er , or on e f or mat te d o n a c omp ut e r , yo ur [...]

Se tti ng s 77 Came ra sett ing s me nu Item Description Imprint • Select whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. ( Off* , Date , Date & Time ) • The date and time is displayed on the bottom- right corner of the photo. • Some printer models may not print the date and time. Auto Power Off • Set the [...]

Se tti ng s 78 Came ra sett ing s me nu * Default Item Description USB Select the function to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer using a USB cable. • Auto* : Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically . • Computer : Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files. • Printer : Connect your camera[...]

Er r or m es sa g es ………… …… …… …… … 80 Ca me ra m ai nt e na nc e …… …… …… …… … 81 Clea ning you r ca mera …………… ………… 81 Usin g or sto ring the cam era … ………… …… 82 Abou t me mory car ds …………… ………… … 84 Abou t th e ba tter y ……………… ………… [...]

Ap pen di xe s 80 Er ro r m es sa ge s When the following error messages appear , tr y these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error • T urn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and insert it again. • Format your memory card. (p. 76) Card Locked Unlock the memory card. Card not supporte[...]

Ap pen di xe s 81 Ca me r a m ai nt en a nc e Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dr y cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions 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 came ra Camera lens and dis[...]

Ap pen di xe s 82 Came ra main ten ance Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Y our camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery , adapter , or memor y card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera. Stori[...]

Ap pen di xe s 83 Came ra main ten ance • Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you have experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor . • Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s compar[...]

Ap pen di xe s 84 Came ra main ten ance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on the scenes you shoot or the shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Size Super Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 24 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 129 240 292 - - - 152 249 312 - - - 147 284 403 - - - 179 282 353 - - - 232 391 510 - - -[...]

Ap pen di xe s 85 Came ra main ten ance Cautions when using memory cards • Insert a memor y card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card. • Do not use memor y cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer . Reformat the memor y card with your camera[...]

Ap pen di xe s 86 Came ra main ten ance About the battery Be sure to use rechargeable battery for reuse. Available batteries for this camera are listed below . Battery specifications Specification Description Model BP70A T ype Lithium-ion batter y Cell capacity 740 mAh (M ini mum : 70 0 mA h) V oltage 3.7V Charging time* (when the camera is switche[...]

Ap pen di xe s 87 Came ra main ten ance Low battery message When the battery charge has fully discharged, the batter y icon will turn red and the ‘ Low Battery ’ message will appear . Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to ver y cold or very hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).[...]

Ap pen di xe s 88 Came ra main ten ance • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the batter y quickly . Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green. • If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. • If you charge the batter y when the[...]

Ap pen di xe s 89 Came ra main ten ance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or impr operly . 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 , im[...]

Ap pen di xe s 90 Be fo r e c on ta ct i ng a s e rvic e ce n te r If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a ser vice center . If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center . Situation Suggested[...]

Ap pen di xe s 91 Befo re c ont acti ng a se rvice ce nter Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright • T urn off the flash. (p. 39) • Y our photo is overexposed. Adjust the exposure value. (p. 46) The photo is too dark Y our photo is underexposed. • T urn on the flash. (p. 39) • Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 40) • Ad[...]

Ap pen di xe s 92 Befo re c ont acti ng a se rvice ce nter Situation Suggested remedies Y our computer cannot play videos • Depending on the video player programs installed on your PC, video files captured by your camera may not play . T o ensure the video files play on your computer , install and use the Intelli-studio. (p. 67) • Make su[...]

Ap pen di xe s 93 Ca me r a s pe ci fic a ti on s Shutter speed • Smart Auto: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Exposure Control Program AE Metering Multi, Spot, Center -weighted Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Flash Mode Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill[...]

Ap pen di xe s 94 Came ra spec ific atio ns Playback T ype Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide show , Movie Clip * Slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music Edit Resize, Rotate, Smart Filter , Image Adjust Effect • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye, Vivid, Retro, Cool, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB • Image Adj[...]

Ap pen di xe s 95 Came ra spec ific atio ns Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery: BP70A, 740 mAh (Minimum: 700 mAh) The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (W x H x D) 96.8 × 58 × 20.3 mm (excluding protrusions) W eight 103 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40˚ C Operating hu[...]

Ap pen di xe s 96 ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your subject and the background. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly-expos[...]

Ap pen di xe s 97 Glos sary EV (Exposure V alue) All the combinations of the camera’ s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure. EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured by the camera, in limited increments, to improve the exposure of your photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0[...]

Ap pen di xe s 98 Glos sary ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light. However , images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise. JP[...]

Ap pen di xe s 99 Glos sary 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 speed allows less time to let light in and th[...]

Ap pen di xe s 10 0 Correct Disposal of This Pr oduct (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger , headset, USB cable) sho[...]

Ap pen di xe s 10 1 FC C no t ic e • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate r[...]

Ap pen di xe s 10 2 Flas h Auto 40 Fill in 40 Off 39 Red-eye 40 Red-eye Fix 40 Slow Sync 40 Focu s ar ea Center AF 42 Multi AF 42 Focu s di sta nce Macro 41 Normal (AF) 41 Form at 76 Fram e ra te 32 Func tion bu tton 14 Func tion de scri ptio n 7 5 H Half -pr es sing 6 Disc onne cti ng t he d evi ce 70 DIS mode 3 1 Disp lay bri ghtn ess 75 Disp lay[...]

Ap pen di xe s 10 3 Resi zing 6 0 Reso luti on Photo 36 Video 36 RGB tone in Playback mode 61 in Shooting mode 50 Rota ting 6 0 S Scen e mo de 30 Self -Por tra it 44 Serv ice cen ter 90 Sett ings Accessing 74 Camera 76 Display 75 Sound 75 Shoo ting mo de DIS 31 Movie 32 Program 32 in Playback mode 61 in Shooting mode 50 Play back bu tton 16 Play ba[...]

Ap pen di xe s 10 4 on TV 64 Slide show 57 V oice m emo Playing 59 Recording 34 V olume 75 W Whit e Ba lan ce 47 Z Zoom but ton 14 Zoom ing 23 Scene 30 Smart Auto 28 Slid e sh ow 57 Smar t Al bum 54 Smar t Au to mode 28 Smil e sh ot 44 Star t im age 60 , 75 T Time r 3 7 T ransfe rrin g fi les for Mac 71 for Windows 65 V Vi deo Playing 58 Recording [...]

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