Sony TL220 user manual Common questions

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Common questions

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

appear red.

t Set the flash option to

Red-eye or

Red-eye Fix. (p. 45)

 

t If the photo has already been taken, select

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 77)

 

 

Photos have dust spots.

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

 

t Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

 

t Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred.

This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.

 

t Use the d mode. (p. 36)

 

 

 

t Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 28)

 

 

Photos are blurred when

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.

shooting at night.

This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

 

t Turn on the flash. (p. 45)

 

 

 

t Select

Night in the s mode. (p. 35)

 

 

t Set ISO speed options. (p. 46)

 

 

t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark

too dark because of

areas, the subject may come out shaded.

 

backlighting.

t Avoid shooting in front of the sun.

 

 

t Select

Backlight in the s mode. (p. 32)

 

t Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 45)

 

 

t Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 55)

 

t Adjust the exposure. (p. 54)

 

 

t Set the metering option to

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 56)

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Contents TL220 Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsHealth 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 BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Performing the initial setup ………………… Selecting a shooting mode …………………Optional accessories UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items Camera Basic functionsCamera layout Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Basic functionsPlayback button Basic functions Camera layoutMain display Icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraCalibration Performing the initial setupSelect to switch to the Shooting mode Using the touch screen TouchingDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or optionGesture Description Using the touch screenUsing gestures Selecting a shooting mode Select the mode icon Select a modeMode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the front displayShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the display type for the touch screen Setting the touch vibration or soundSetting the dual displays and sound Select to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Reducing camera shake OIS a p s Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an optionWhen h is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapesShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameUsing the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific sceneShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneUsing the Beauty Shot mode Shooting mode, select a “ s ““““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the frame guide Using the Children modeTo cancel the guides, select Shooting mode, select a “ s “Select an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Using the Dual is mode Using the Program modeTaking a self-portrait shot Recording a videoShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per second Select f “ ““ ““a sound optionTo pause recording Off Record a video without soundAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s dSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s dV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionUsing the timer S a p s d Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an optionPress Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Preventing red-eye a p s Using the flash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select 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, selectUsing smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frameUsing one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s dUsing face detection a p s d Detecting facesDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites My Star Shooting mode, select f “Face Viewing your favorite facesAdjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dAdjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is on Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted Changing the metering option p dMulti  Suitable for general photosSelecting a light source White balance p d Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an optionDefining your own white balance Using burst modes p s Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an optionDefining your own RGB tone Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Playing backPress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through filesSelecting a menu using motion recognition Playing backPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pDisplay in Playback mode Select a menu using motion recognition pPlayback mode, select Ranking your favorite facesSelect “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, file type, weekday, color, or faceViewing files as thumbnails Protecting filesDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the fileSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesViewing photos Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ OnSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrievePlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Viewing files by rotating the photo automaticallyEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Editing a photo Rotating a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionAdjust the amount of the color Editing colorEditing a photo Select ““an optionCorrecting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “Editing photos of portraits Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof optionsSelect photos to print Viewing files on a TV Select on the camera screenRequirements Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your computer for Mac Select Yes to confirm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect to print Configuring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeAppendixes Settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings Camera settings Specify how to name files Auto PowerCard, or deleting all files File NoMexico Video OutBelgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland Switzerland, ThailandError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyCamera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center SituationYour camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications Camera specifications Power source Rechargeable Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAhInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridgeFCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound AutoMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Color filter Elegant