Samsung ECTL320BBPUS user manual Adjusting the focus area a p a h n d s

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area a p A h n d s

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Functions Focus Area an option.

Option Description

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.

Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. (p. 45)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents TL320 Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, IncAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Sold as a set Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Camera case Memory cardsCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionStatus lamp Camera layoutMicrophone Speaker Display Zoom buttonIcon Description IconsIcons on the right Icons on the leftMini dashboard Turning on your camera in Playback modeTurning your camera on or off Going back to the previous menu Shooting mode, press mRotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an Option or menuPress o Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress D repeatedly to change a display type Setting the display and soundMode Description Changing the display typeOption Description Setting the soundSetting the display and sound Press m to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosZoom out ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoomShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Holding your camera correctlyPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Dual is mode To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Scene modeAdjusting face tone and hiding imperfections Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneSelect Functions “ Face Retouch ““an option Using the frame guideUsing the Scene mode To cancel the guides, press oUsing the Program mode Big aperture value Aperture valueShutter speed Slow shutter speed See page 31 for more information about the shutter speed Using the Aperture Priority modeUsing the Shutter Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to aUsing the Manual mode Select Yes Using the User modeConﬁguring your settings To pause recording Press m Select Functions → Voice → a sound optionAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p a h n d sRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeV mode, press m Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p a h n d s Selecting image quality a p a h n d sSelect an option Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tStand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after Using the motion timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash S a p a h n sShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p sRed-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 Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB p a hSelect Functions ““Metering Changing the metering option p a h n dSelecting a light source White balance Deﬁning your own white balance Candle light Shooting options Color temperaturePress o to save your settings Adjusting color temperaturePress o to save your setting Adjusting brightness and colorShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p a h n sApplying photo styles a p a h n d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos p a h nShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Playback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backPress o to return to the normal view Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press F or t to view ﬁlesProtecting ﬁles Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Press f Select YesTo activate the recycle bin Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Copying ﬁles to the memory cardStarting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone 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 HdtvHdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Hardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer For Windows usersTransferring ﬁles to your PC Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableSelect the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Press o to print Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photoAppendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menuSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Imprint Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Anynet+ Remote controlHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useShooting time Shooting conditions Number of photos About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Battery lifeCamera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Situation Camera speciﬁcations Photos Shooting modeEffect ShootingImage size Storage Internal memory Approx MBMedia Specifications are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index Playing Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows

ECTL320BBPUS, TL320 specifications

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