Samsung HMX-F80 user manual Using the Back Light Button, Backlight off Backlight on

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Basic recording

USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON

When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.

Press the [Back light ( )] button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off.

Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background:

The subject is in front of a window.

The subject is against a snowy background.

The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.

The light sources are too bright.

The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background.

The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

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Contents User Precautions Safety WarningsImportant Information on USE Use On-screen DisplayBefore using this camcorder Followed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide Set the Lens cover open/close switch to openOn the camcorder ¬pagePlay back videos or photos Quick start guideDelete videos or photos Getting to know the camcorder Checking your accessoriesWhats Included with Your Camcorder Model name Colour Internal memoryFront & Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Right/Top & Bottom Rear Indicator Meaning Video and Photo recording modeIdentifiying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenVideo playback mode Single view Video playback mode Thumbnail viewTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screen Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewTo insert the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo eject the battery Getting startedGetting started Charging the BatteryBattery level display Checking the Battery StateTo check the charging state Charging CHG lampContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Available charging and running time for the batteryResolution Continuous recording time Approx min Playback time Approx minAbout the battery Sleep mode Switching to the Power Saving ModeWhen using this camcorder for the first time Basic operation of the camcorderInternal rechargeable battery Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeCharging the internal rechargeable battery Basic operation of the camcorderSwitching the Information Display Mode Setting the Operation ModesFull display mode Mode Indicator FunctionsExposure value setting is Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideStby mode Press the Control OK button in STBY220MinPlayback Search rate Previous image Confirms selectionX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Previous skip playbackתירבע Selecting the LanguagesSubmenu items Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied Getting ready to start recordingTo insert a memory card To eject a memory cardGetting ready to start recording Using the memory card adaptorSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Compatible memory cardsHandling a memory card Recordable time available for video Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable number of photos Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Adjust the LCD screen to Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬pageBasic recording Recording VideosRecording PAUSE/RESUME Basic recordingPress the Recording start/stop ButtonPress the Photo button every Understanding My Clip functionGreat moment while recording Camcorder tags the scenesRecording Photos Press the Smart Auto button Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoSmart Auto Anti-ShakeHDISTo zoom out W Zooming IN/OUTTo zoom in T Backlight off Backlight on Using the Back Light ButtonBasic playback Changing the Playback ModeUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Playing Back Videos Basic playbackVarious playback operations To adjust the volume during video playbackSkip playback Playback/Pause/StopPlaying Back MY Clip Using the Smart BGM FunctionTagging and Capturing Great Moments While Playing Back Video Use the Control Up/Down Viewing PhotosPress the Control Up/Down You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom functionZooming During Photo Playback Handling Menus Using the menu itemsAccessible  Not accessible Using the menu itemsMenu Items Recording menu itemsUsing the menu items ISCENE Advanced recordingPress the Menu button to exit the menu Items Use On-screen DisplayAdvanced recording Video ResolutionYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Understanding White Balance Photo Resolution White BalanceSelect Custom WB To set the white balance manuallyPiece of paper so as to fill Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Examples of the Face detection modeFace Detection Understanding EV Exposure Value EV Exposure ValueDarker EV values -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, EVNite Focus Examples of the Manual focus mode Adjusting the focus manuallyFocusing on a nearer or farther subject Press the Control Up/Down button to select ManualUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectItems Use Zoom TypeDigital zoom range Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC starts Time Lapse RECTotal time for recording Recording interval Example of Time Lapse RecordingGuideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option Advanced playbackPlayOption Click Convert € Yes To delete the external songs in the memory cardConnect a memory card to your PC € To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipYou can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’ If you selected Select Files, image ProtectThumbnails will appear ProtectSlide Show File Info File No Other settingsStorage Info Date/Time Display Other settingsDate/Time Set Auto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundButton p Auto Power Off p Auto Power Off PC SoftwareVideo and photo files using the PC software Format Default SetLanguage Button.FormatConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Connecting to a TVUsing a micro Hdmi cable Understanding the HdmiConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite Output Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Recorders Dubbing videosWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Using with a windows computerMain Functions System RequirementsConnecting the USB cable Using with a windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Programme Description About the Intelli-studio main windowFor details, select Help Œ Help on Intelli-studio screen Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhotos z Videos H.264 yVideo files Photo filesMessage Icon Informs that Action TroubleshootingStorage media Recording TroubleshootingIcon Informs that PlaybackDisplays Symptoms and SolutionsSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Playback on other devices TV, etc Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on your camcorder Connecting to a computer Dubbing with other devices 100General operations Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeMaintenance Maintenance & additional informationCleaning the camcorder LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Maintenance & additional informationGlossary System LCD screen Connectors General SpecificationsVideo signal Model name105 Contact Samsung World Wide106 Contact Samsung World WideCorrect disposal of batteries in this product RoHS compliant