Samsung SL720 user manual Zooming, Taking photos, Digital zoom, Zoom out, Digital range

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Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 25 times.

Push [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push [Zoom] down to zoom out.

Zoom ratio

Zoom in

Zoom out

The zoom ratio available for videos differs.

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom.

Optical range	Zoom indicator

Digital range

t The digital zoom is not available when using S, d, b, s (in some scenes), and v modes and when used with Face

Detection.

t It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.

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Contents SL720 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 Unpacking Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a set Camera case Memory cardsTripod mount Battery chamber cover Camera layoutSpeaker Icon Camera layoutDescription Button DescriptionIcons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menuSelecting options Press F or t to scroll to a white balance optionPress o Setting the sound Setting the display and soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display typePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosTaking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom outShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p b sRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Using the Photo Help Guide modeSelect a submenu View a topic Press o to practiceWhen 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 modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Scene mode Using the frame guideShooting modes Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighterTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRotate the mode dial to Press m Recording a videoPress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Recording voice memos a p d b s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p d b s Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an optionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer a p d b s v SLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tUsing the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting in the dark Using the ﬂash a p b s SPreventing red-eye a p b s Shooting mode, press FAdjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press MChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d b sUsing face detection Taking a self-portrait shotTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p d Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Functions ““MeteringDeﬁning your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p sAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p d s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePlayback 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 binViewing photos Enlarging a photoStarting 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 photoEditing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Applying photo styles Deﬁning your own RGB toneEditing 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 thumbnailsViewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Turn on your cameraHdmi adapter Hdmi 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 ImprintHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pComputer or printer AutomaticallyError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityAbout the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Common questions Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Using QuickTime Player SituationYour computer cannot play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations DC power input 34 pin Connector Appendixes Image sizeVideo output Power source may differ depending on your region FCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording