User manual SAMSUNG PL100

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions Quick reference User Manual PL100/PL101 Contents 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. [. . . ] Light intensity is adjusted automatically. Red-eye*: The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background 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. 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. 91) 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 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. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Shooting 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 43 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 (farther than 1 m when using zoom). Macro: Focus on a subject 10-80 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 10 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 44 Changing the camera's focus Using tracking auto focus apdNs Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF. Focus on the subject you want to track and press [o]. A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera. 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 and photo style options. 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]. Shooting options 45 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apdNs 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 Shooting 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. [. . . ] Make sure that your camera is switched on. Make sure that you are using a supported operating system. The camera screen works poorly The photo is too dark The memory card has an error The TV does not display your photos Cannot play back files Your computer does not recognize your camera The photo is blurry The file transmission may be interrupted by Your computer disconnects the camera static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable while transferring files and connect it again. The colors in the photo unrealistic color. Select the proper white do not match the actual balance option to suit the light source. [. . . ]