Samsung SL720 user manual Taking photos, Press Shutter to take a photo

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Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial to a.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

t A green frame means the subject in focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Contents SL720 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and petsHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageUse only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensSamsung Electronics America, Inc Copyright informationShooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessQuick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a set Camera case Memory cardsSpeaker Tripod mount Battery chamber coverCamera layout Camera layout IconDescription Button DescriptionIcons Icons on the rightIcons on the left Icon DescriptionTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning your camera on or offRotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting a white balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menuPress o Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Setting the display and sound Setting the soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display typeTaking photos Press Shutter to take a photoZooming Taking photosDigital zoom Zoom outReducing camera shake OIS a p b s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an optionUsing the Photo Help Guide mode Rotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the listSelect a submenu View a topic Press o to practiceWhen is displayed When shooting in the dark, avoidHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frameShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoShooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select an optionTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Dual is mode Using the Program modePress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option Rotate the mode dial to Press mRecording a video To pause recording Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b sRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution a p d b s v SSelecting image quality a p d b s Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an optionUsing the timer a p d b s v S Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tUsing the timer Using the motion timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterUsing the ﬂash a p b s S Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p b s Shooting mode, press FShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press MAdjusting the focus area a p d b s Changing the camera’s focusUsing face detection a p d b s Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Using smart face recognition Detecting eye blinkingAdjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionAdjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option p dSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Functions ““MeteringDeﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option DescriptionApplying photo styles a p d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Adjusting your photos p Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image AdjustSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Starting Playback mode Playing backPlaying back Playback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a categoryPress F or t to view ﬁles Press o to return to the normal viewSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Press fPress f Select Yes Protecting ﬁlesUsing the recycle bin To restore ﬁles from the recycle binCopying ﬁles to the memory card To activate the recycle binStarting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Playing a video Set the slide show effect Select Start ““PlayUse the following buttons to control playback Playback mode, select a video and press oPlaying voice memos Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photoRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + morePrinting photos as thumbnails Select File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an optionViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Viewing files on an HdtvHdmi adapter Hdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Installing programs Transferring ﬁles to your computerFor Windows users Hardware and software requirementsInsert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive Transferring ﬁles to your computerConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your PCDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Turn on the cameraScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCUsing Samsung Master Select the ﬁles you want to downloadUsing the Samsung Master Interface Full-screen view Playback/EditingFor Mac users Conﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgePress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screenCamera settings menu Sound DisplaySettings Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min Set the video signal output according to yourAnynet+ Remote control ImprintNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Hdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576pComputer or printer AutomaticallyError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera bodyCamera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Common questions Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerSituation Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Video output DC power input 34 pin Connector AppendixesImage size Power source may differ depending on your region FCC notice Index Index Installing Using Accessing Camera Display SoundFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording