User manual SAMSUNG PRONTA 1200

[. . . ] ENGLISH NOTE · · · · This camera will not function without a battery. The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: · When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained. · When the Power is turned off. (When the lens cap is closed. ) · When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding. [. . . ] CP-2 A HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOTE The camera will print either a date or a caption. You cannot select both date and caption on the same picture. (The caption is printed on the date zone). Remember to reset the date and time after changing the battery. CP-3 CP-4 CP-5 CP-6 CP-7 THANK YOU CONGRATULATIONS A HAPPY NEW YEAR MERRY X-MAS HELLO! 21 USING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode by pressing the FLASH button. <Auto red-eye reduction> <Auto flash> NOTE In case of the "Auto Flash" function, the camera will retain the mode even though the camera is turned off. When you turn on the camera, check the LCD panel. THE FUNCTION OF AUTO FLASH ZOOM COMPENSATION The zoom mode can be changed from TELE to WIDE when the shot mode is on Normal, Self, Remote control shot mode when the flash is being used. (Red-eye reduction, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Fill-in Flash & Back-light control) The zoom operates automatically to prevent the pictures from getting too dark. <Flash off> <Fill-in flash> <Fill-in flash & Red-eye reduction > <Fill-in flash & Back-light control> 22 USING THE SHOOTING MODE You can select the shooting mode by pressing the mode button. <Normal photography> <Self-timer> <Bulb Shooting> <Remote control Shooting> <Snap Shooting> <Landscape Shooting> <Portrait Shooting> NOTE With the "Non Q. D. model", the "Remote control shooting" indicator does not appear on the LCD panel. 23 AUTO RED-EYE REDUCTION In low light conditions, the flash will automatically fire to obtain a suitable exposure. You can decrease the red-eye phenomenon automatically when taking a portrait picture in low light. NOTE <Auto flash> <With auto red-eye reduction> The red-eye reduction mode dramatically reduces the possible red-eye effect by emitting rapid pre-flash to shrink the subject s pupils before the main flash fires. Do not allow the subject to move until the main flash has fired. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens; (applied to the cases of Normal, Self, Remote control shot mode) 24 AUTO FLASH Select the Auto flash Mode by pressing the FLASH button once. Auto flash mode activates the flash by measuring the brightness of the subject. The Flash will not engage when the subject is too bright. NOTE Once the Auto Flash Mode is selected, it will remain active even when the camera is turned off. However, when you change the battery, the mode will be set to auto red-eye reduction. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens; (applied to the cases of Normal, Self, Remote control shot mode) 25 FILL-IN FLASH Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button twice. When the main subject is in shadow and the surrounding light conditions are too strong for the auto-flash to engage, the fill-in flash allows you to expose the subject correctly. NOTE When using this mode, the flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject and background. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens. (applied to the cases of Normal, Self, Remote control shot mode) 26 FILL-IN FLASH and BACK-LIGHT CONTROL You can select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 3 times. Use this mode when you take a picture of a subject in back-light conditions. NOTE Be careful to avoid direct sunlight on the lens. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens; (applied to the cases of Normal, Self, Remote control shot mode) <Normal photography in back-light conditions> <With back-light control> 27 FILL-IN FLASH AND RED-EYE REDUCTION Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 4 times. Use this mode when you take a picture of a person in low light conditions. NOTE Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. <Without fill-in flash and red-eye reduction> 28 <With fill-in flash and red-eye reduction> FLASH OFF Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 5 times. Use this mode when you want to take pictures without flash. NOTE When using the Flash Off function, you may need to use a tripod to avoid camera shake. 29 SELF-TIMER Select this mode by pressing the mode button. You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode. [. . . ] Check point Remedy Was the lens or other sensors obstructed by your Be careful not to block the lens or the exposure sensor. Did you compose a subject correctly referring to the picture Read the "Viewfinder and Indicators" area frame?Page 14 8 39 SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Format Speed Loading Winding Rewinding LENS SHUTTER 35mm fully automatic lens shutter camera. 35mm DX-coded film, 24x36mm Automatic setting with DX-coded film, ISO 50~3200 Automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed. [. . . ]