User manual SAMSUNG PL10

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Multimedia Appendixes Index User Manual PL10 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. [. . . ] Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection. Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. 95) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Adjusting the ISO speed p The ISO speed is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (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. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions ISO 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. Shooting options 46 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro apdv Using auto focus apdv Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Using auto focus. " To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Normal (AF) 2 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. Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm. 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). Super Macro: Focus on a subject between 1 to 5 cm. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 47 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apds 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 centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre). Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 48 Using face detection apds 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. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus on them. 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 gray focus frames. The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces. Shooting options 49 Using face detection Taking a self-portrait shot Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to closeup 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]. [. . . ] 45) Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the external monitor with the A/V cable. Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. Make sure that your camera is switched on. [. . . ]