User manual SAMSUNG TL34HD

[. . . ] TL34HD 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 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. [. . . ] When your hear a quick beep, press [Shutter]. To turn the beep on or off, select Self Portrait in the sound settings. 69) The options may differ depending on the 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 effect or photo style. · When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work. · 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. The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. Smile Shot When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily. Shooting Options 39 Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually 173 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. 3 Touch . · The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below. Adjusted exposure value Darker (-) Neutral Brighter (+) 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch · +: brighter, -: darker . Drag left or right to adjust the exposure. · 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). The camera takes photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, overexposed. 44) Shooting Options 40 Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting 18 Option Off On Description 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. ACB is off. ACB is on. · The ACB feature is always on in the 2 mode. · When the ACB feature is on, High Speed, M. Capture, AEB, or some ISO speed options are not available. Without ACB With ACB 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch Select an ACB option. . Shooting Options 41 Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option 1873 Option Description The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch (In the 3 mode, touch . ) Select a metering option. . · Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on Center the center. Weighted · Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame. Selecting a light source (White balance) 1 8 7 3 The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. Option Description Multi · Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. · Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame. · If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your photo may come out too bright or dark. · Suitable for a subject with backlighting. (Auto WB) (Daylight) Spot (Cloudy) Shooting Options (Tungsten) 42 Adjusting brightness and color 1 2 In Shooting mode, touch Select a white balance option. · Drag left or right to preview. . Icon Tungsten Custom Set Description Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. [. . . ] Install QuickTime® Player 7. 4 which supports MP4 (H. 264 (MPEG. AVC)). Play videos using QuickTime® Player. Your computer cannot play videos · Using Codec Pack Full 1. Install the latest version of Codec Pack Full. Play videos using the media player (Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player 11 recommended). · Install QuickTime® Player 7. 4 or K-Lite Codec Pack Full on Windows XP SP2 or later. [. . . ]