Samsung ECTL320BBPUS user manual Preventing your subject from being out of focus

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when:

-there is little contrast between the subject and background

(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background)

-the light source behind the subject is too bright

-the subject is shiny

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

t When you take photos in low light

Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 41)

t When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 55)

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Contents TL320 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, IncIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Check your product box for the following items Camera Optional accessoriesCamera case Memory cards Sold as a setCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionMicrophone Speaker Display Camera layoutZoom button Status lampIcons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modeMini dashboard Rotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an Shooting mode, press mOption or menu Going back to the previous menuSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press oMode Description Setting the display and soundChanging the display type Press D repeatedly to change a display typeSetting the display and sound Setting the soundPress m to return to the previous mode Option DescriptionPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos Taking photos Zooming Digital zoom Zoom outShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISWhen shooting in the dark, avoid When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Dual is mode Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene To hide facial imperfections, press mUsing the Scene mode Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, press o Select Functions “ Face Retouch ““an optionUsing the Program mode Shutter speed Aperture valueSlow shutter speed Big aperture valueUsing the Shutter Priority mode Using the Aperture Priority modeRotate the mode dial to a See page 31 for more information about the shutter speedUsing the Manual mode Conﬁguring your settings Using the User modeSelect Yes To pause recording Press m Select Functions → Voice → a sound optionRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p a h n d sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p a h n d s Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p a h n d s V mode, press mLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Press Shutter to start the timerShooting mode, press t Select an optionSelect Press Shutter Using the motion timerPressing Shutter Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds afterShooting in the dark Using the ﬂash S a p a h n sPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting mode, press FRed-eye Fix Adjusting the amount of ﬂash p a h nShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed p a h nChanging the camera’s focus Setting the focus distance a p a h n dAdjusting the focus distance manually Using selection focus p a h n dAdjusting the focus area a p a h n d s Detecting faces Using face detection a p a h n d sTaking a smile shot Taking a self-portrait shotDetecting eye blinking Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p a h Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionSelecting a light source White balance Changing the metering option p a h n dSelect Functions ““Metering Deﬁning your own white balance Press o to save your settings Color temperatureAdjusting color temperature Candle light Shooting optionsPress o to save your setting Adjusting brightness and colorShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p a h n sImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p a h n d s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Adjusting your photos p a h nSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Playing backPress F or t to view ﬁles Press o to return to the normal viewPress f Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Select Yes Protecting ﬁlesTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Using the recycle binCopying ﬁles to the memory card To activate the recycle binEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback Playback mode, select a video and press oCapturing an image during playback Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photoResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesEditing a photo Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsFor details, see the Hdmi cradle manual Viewing files on an HdtvTurn on your camera Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvHdmi cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer Installing programsFor Windows users Hardware and software requirementsTransferring ﬁles to your computer Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your PCTurn on the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCSelect the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screenSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Set the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minAnynet+ Remote control ImprintNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Shooting time Shooting conditions Number of photosCamera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Situation Camera speciﬁcations Effect Shooting modeShooting PhotosMedia Storage Internal memory Approx MBImage size Specifications are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording