User manual SAMSUNG EC-NV9

[. . . ] NV9 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Click a button below for more information. Quick search Contents 1 Basic functions 2 Extended functions 3 Shooting options 4 Playback/Editing 5 Multimedia 6 Appendix 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 Safety Warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases 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. [. . . ] Focus on a subject between 8 to 80 cm (between 50 and 80 cm, while using zoom). Focus on a subject between 3 to 8 cm. · To focus on a subject farther than 80 cm, press [r] repeatedly until no focus distance icon is displayed. · The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting Options 43 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area 2 1 7 5 4 You can get clearer or photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK]. Press [w] or [r] to select an option. Option Center AF Multi AF Description Focus Area. Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre). Focus on one or more of nine possible areas. 5 Press [MENU/OK]. Shooting Options 44 Using face detection 21754 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 conveniently by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. Option Description Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-up, and your camera will emit a beep. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK]. Press [w] or [r] to select an option. Option Description When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter] to take a photo. To turn the beep on or off, select Self Portrait in the sound settings. 78) Face Detection. Self Portrait Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to ten human faces). The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. Face Detection The closest 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. · If your camera fails to detect a face, it will focus in the centre. Smile Shot When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily. Shooting Options 45 Using face detection Option Description If your camera detects closed eyes, it will take two photos in succession. 5 Press [MENU/OK]. · Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. · 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 · Face detection is not available when using a photo style, colour, staturation, or the digital zoom. · When Smile Shot or Blink Detection is set, the timer is not available. · When you use the face detection option, the focus area will be set to Center AF. Blink Detection · Hold your camera still while 'Capturing!' is displayed on the screen. · When 'Picture taken with eyes closed' message appears, take another photo. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting Options 46 Adjusting brightness and colour Adjusting the exposure manually 173 Compensating for backlighting 1 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. 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 Brighter (+) Without ACB With ACB 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. Press [w] or [r] to select . Press [e] or [t] to adjust the exposure. Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn]. · Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You may need to change the exposure value to avoid overexposure or underexposure. · If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). [. . . ] Disconnect the USB cable while transferring files and connect it again. The colours in the photo unrealistic colour. Select the proper white do not match the actual balance option to suit the light source. 48) The photo is too bright · Your photo is overexposed. 41) Appendix 86 Camera specifications Type 1/2. 33" (Approx. 1. 09 cm) CCD Approx. [. . . ]