User manual SAMSUNG PL70

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents User Manual PL70 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. [. . . ] 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 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Face Detection Smart Face The priority of the faces will be shown by the level indicator next to the frames. The camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses. The camera may recognise faces and display the level indicator, even though they have not been registered. You can view registered faces in order of priority while in Playback mode. 53) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode. If the camera recognises a new face when there are 10 registered faces, it will replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one. The camera can recognise up to 3 faces in one scene. When the camera does not recognise faces, it will still detect the faces without prioritising them. You can manually register faces from photos you have already taken. 52) 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. Using smart face recognition The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically prioritise the focus on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. Shooting options 44 Adjusting brightness and colour Learn how to adjust the brightness and colour 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). The camera takes photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. [. . . ] Disconnect the USB cable while transferring files and connect it again. Appendixes 85 Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remedies The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video files you want to play. Use QuickTime® Player or install Codec Pack Full. Install QuickTime® Player 7. 6 which supports MP4 (H. 264 (MPEG4. AVC)). Play videos using QuickTime® Player. Your computer cannot play videos Using Codec Pack Full 1. [. . . ]