Samsung ES73, ES74 user manual Things to watch out for when taking pictures

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Things to watch out for when taking pictures

åPressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[Lightly press the shutter button]

[Press the shutter button]

åThe available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

åWhen the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator

( \ ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case use a tripod to support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.

åShooting against the light : It is best to take pictures with the sun behind you. Taking pictures against the sun may make the picture come out dark.

To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (p.25), fill-in flash (p.34), spot metering (p.45), exposure compensation (p.40) or ACB (p.48) function.

åAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

åCompose the image by using the LCD monitor.

åUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

-When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

-If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

-If the subject is moving at high speed.

-When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

-When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).

-When the surroundings are dark.

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Contents ES73/ES74 Instructions Getting to know your camera002 Contents Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep sound AF sound Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Smart AlbumSoftware System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identification of features Front & TopBack Night buttonBottom Function buttonSelf-timer lamp Mode iconConnecting to a Power Source BP70A rechargeable battery SpecificationNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Charging LED 014 Using the Anti-scratch Mask Inserting the memory cardInstructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectlyCamera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours eachWhen using the camera for the first time For more information about the World Time, refer to the p.55LCD monitor indicator LCD monitor displays information about the shootingFunctions and selections How to use the menu Use the up or down button to navigate through the menusUse the left or right button to select a sub menu Selecting modes Starting the recording modeHow to use the Smart Auto mode Press the Menu button and a menu will be displayedEach scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the Program mode How to use the DIS modeSelect the DIS mode by using the Menu button. p.21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Scene modes Frame Rate How to use the Movie modeMovie clip size and type are listed below 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectablePausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording Recording the movie clip without soundPress the Flash button,then press How to use the Smart Night ModeImage Press the shutter button to capture anThings to watch out for when taking pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayShutter button Power buttonStill image mode Zoom buttonWide Zoom Optical zoom Wide CameraDigital zoom Wide Button to take macro pictures Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonButton Button will display the image information Appears on the LCD monitorAvailable focusing method, by recording mode Selectable, ä Infinity focus range ModeFlash range Focus lockFlash / Left button Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Self-timer mode indicator Motion TimerDo not move à Taking an image after 2 sec OK button When you press the Menu button, a menu related to eachMenu button Shooting Menus belowHow to enable functions using the Menu button Photo Size / Movie SizeCompensating Exposure Click the Up/Down button from Quality / Frame rateExposure compensation Factor Press the OK button. The value youWhen Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto Same amount of light is present, byUp the custom white balance ÊUsing the Custom White BalanceFace Detection NormalSelf Portrait Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failureWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera Maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m WideSmile Shot Face ToneFace Retouch Camera automatically takes a picture byAuto Focus type MeteringPhoto Style Selector Image Adjust This takes about Drive modeACB Sub menus Off, On Decide exposure of the objectVoice Memo Voice Recording Shutter button againFile type *.wav Pausing while recording a voice Recording the movie clip without voiceYou can record the movie without voice Start up sound VolumeSound # Shutter soundLanguage DisplayAF sound Function DescriptionStart up image Quick ViewDisplay Brightness Display Save Their defaults SettingsTo their defaults Formatting the memory InitializationSetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Auto power off Imprinting the recording dateExternal monitor Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeOn* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions Off The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditionsSetting the USB Device cannot be recognized automaticallyNtsc U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc Playing back a still image Starting play modeManner mode Playing back a movie clipMovie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voicePlaying back a voice memo 061 Desired image Thumbnail º / Enlargement † buttonSmart Album Thumbnail WindowButton. Press the OK button and a Details of Each CategoryImage enlargement Message will be displayedFile or a movie clip Info Disp / Up buttonPlay & Pause / OK button Temporarily stops playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete n buttonAll Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorShow Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu SecondaryMenu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu 4X6Menus are subject to change without prior notice Edit ResizeRotating an image Face Retouch Image AdjustNew file name Caused by under exposure to the light sourceChange the contrast by pressing the Left / Right button Brightness will be displayedThen a bar for selecting the contrast Will be displayed Saturation will be displayedStarting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Setting Background Music Configure Multi Slide show effectsSetting play interval Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide ShowProtecting images File OptionsDeleting images Delete is displayedYou can add your voice to a stored still image No indicator Voice memoAll Protect / release all saved images Reset Cancel the print setup May not support the wide angle size printCompatible printers Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Is displayedNo Cancels Copy to Card Copy to CardPictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPress the Up / Down button to select the number of prints Be sure to observe the following precautions PictBridge ResetInitializes user-changed configurations Important notes082 ÅThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh battery ÅFile errorContact a camera service center Delete the file åMemory card errorBefore contacting a service center Remove / reinsert battery and switch the camera onPlease check the following Select appropriate White balance and effect Reset exposure compensationReformat the memory card ÅCable connection is incorrectSpecifications Movie clip ·With Audio or without Audio Sdhc card Up to 8GB guaranteed File FormatDC power input connector 4.2 ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fpsSales region Power Source740mAh ~ 40CTransferring files to your computer for Windows For Windows usersPrograms contained on the CD Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator lightConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Click Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableUsing Intelli-studio For details, select Help à Help in the programTransferring files to your computer for Mac For Mac usersTurn on the camera FAQ Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product Samsung Eco-mark