Samsung SL720 user manual Using the Dual is mode, Using the Program mode

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Shooting modes

Using the DUAL IS mode

Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions.

Before correction After correction

1 Rotate the mode dial to d.

2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.

3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

t The digital zoom will not work in this mode.

t The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light source that is brighter than ﬂuorescent light.

t If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.

t Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes. (p. 21)

Using the Program mode

Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial to p.

2 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options.”)

3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

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Contents SL720 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 Camera case Memory cards Optional accessoriesUnpacking Check your product box for the following items CameraCamera layout Tripod mount Battery chamber coverSpeaker Button Description Camera layoutIcon DescriptionIcon Description IconsIcons on the right Icons on the leftTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modePress o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Selecting optionsPress o Changing the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the 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 OIS a p b sPress o to practice Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Select a submenu View a topicHalf-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 Shooting modesUsing the frame guide Using the Scene modeShooting modes Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Beauty Shot modeTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Rotate the mode dial to Press mPress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p d b sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelect Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting image quality a p d b sShooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingPressing Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Select Press ShutterShooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b sShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Shooting mode, press M Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d b sTaking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionSelect Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB pSelect Functions ““Metering Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p dDeﬁning your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p sImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p d s Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Select a value to adjust the selected itemPlayback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePress 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 cardEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show 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 memoResizing 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 thumbnailsViewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvHdmi adapter Hdmi cable 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 controlAutomatically Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Computer or printerError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Common questions Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Situation Using QuickTime PlayerYour computer cannot play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Image size DC power input 34 pin Connector AppendixesVideo output Power source may differ depending on your region FCC notice Index Index Playing Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows