User manual SAMSUNG SL820

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents User Manual SL820 Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 40 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apdbs You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Option Description Focus Area an option. 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. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 41 Using face detection apdbs 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. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. Face detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection) - it is too bright or too dark - the subject is not facing the camera - the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask - the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable - the subject's facial expression changes remarkably Face detection is not available when using a photo style or saturation. When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work. Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Face Detection Normal. The closest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in grey focus frames. The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces. Shooting options 42 Using face detection Taking a self-portrait shot Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-up and your camera will emit a beep. Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Face Detection Self-Portrait. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Face Detection Smile Shot. When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily. When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter]. To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. 74) Shooting options 43 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Face Detection Blink 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. Shooting options 44 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p d v 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. Compensating for backlighting (ACB) p 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. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) Without ACB With ACB 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions EV. Select a value to adjust the exposure. 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). [. . . ] Use QuickTime® Player or install Codec Pack Full. Install QuickTime® Player 7. 5 which supports MP4 (H. 264 (MPEG4. AVC)). Play videos using QuickTime® Player. Your computer cannot play videos Using Codec Pack Full 1. Install the latest version of Codec Pack Full. [. . . ]