Samsung ECTL220ZBPUUS Changing the metering option p d, Multi, Suitable for general photos

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Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option p d v

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.


1	In Shooting mode, select f >		.

2	(In the v mode, select f	.)

	Select an option.

Multi

Option Description

Multi:

t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.

t Suitable for general photos.

Option Description

Spot:

t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame.

t If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

t Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

t Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the center.

t Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

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Contents TL220 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsProtect 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 BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Setting the dual displays and sound ……… Using the touch screen ……………………Performing the initial setup ………………… Selecting a shooting mode …………………Unpacking Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Quick Start ManualAccepts USB cable and A/V cable Basic functions Camera layoutCamera layout Main displayPlayback button Basic functions Status icons IconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionInserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedPerforming the initial setup Select to switch to the Shooting modeCalibration Touching Using the touch screenDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or optionUsing the touch screen Using gesturesGesture Description Select the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsSelecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the front display Setting the dual displays and soundShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the dual displays and sound Select To return to the previous modeTaking photos If not, select the mode icon ““aAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photoZooming Taking photosDigital zoom Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p sHolding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeIt may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when Preventing your subject from being out of focusRecording voice memos ………………………………… Extended functionsUsing the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneShooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot mode““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the Children mode Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, select Shooting mode, select a “ s “Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeSelect an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed To focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Taking a self-portrait shotShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““ ““a sound option Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondTo pause recording Off Record a video without soundRecording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dUsing the timer ……………………………… Using face detection …………………………Shooting in the dark ………………………… Selecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p s dHalf-press Shutter or select Take another photoUsing the timer Using the motion timerPress Shutter Shooting in the dark Using the ﬂash S a p sPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting mode, select Select an optionAdjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Changing the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s d Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up Shooting mode, select f “ Touch a subject to focusDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dUsing face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Shooting mode, select f “ Registering faces as your favorites My Star Face Viewing your favorite facesAdjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d + brighter, darker Compensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colorShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedMulti Suitable for general photosShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balance p dAim the lens at a piece of white paper Deﬁning your own white balanceShooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Using burst modes p sApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photosDeﬁning your own RGB tone Select to deﬁne your own RGB toneSelect an adjustment option Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosPrinting photos with a photo printer Transferring ﬁles to your computerViewing ﬁles on a TV ………………………… Editing a photoPlaying back Starting Playback modePress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁlesPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pPlayback mode, select Display in Playback modeRanking your favorite faces SelectSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select “ a faceSelect a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart AlbumProtecting ﬁles Viewing ﬁles as thumbnailsDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select a ﬁle “ Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockSelect Yes to delete the ﬁle Select ﬁles you want to deletePlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Viewing photosSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveEnlarging a photo Viewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automaticallyStarting a slide show Delete the ﬁlePlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a videoEnd and select Select Yes Playing a voice memoTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackAdjust volume or mute sound Playback/Editing Adding a voice memo to a photoPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Select ““an optionEditing color Adjust the amount of the colorEditing a photo Vivid Forest Playback mode, select a photo “Select “ an adjustment option Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Applying a special effectSelect Select a level Editing photos of portraitsApplying snow effect Hiding imperfectionsSelect photos to print Set Dpof optionsSelect , or . to set the number of copies Select Select To select all ﬁlesShooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Viewing ﬁles on a TVSelect . twice “ Video Out Region. pTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTurn on the camera CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP The computer recognizes the camera automatically On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select To printSelect Yes to conﬁrm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsAppendixes Camera maintenance ……………………………………Accessing the settings menu Settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSound settings Display settingsSettings menu Camera settings Auto Power Specify how to name ﬁlesCard, or deleting all ﬁles File NoVideo Out MexicoBelgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland Switzerland, ThailandError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityAbout the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation Before contacting a service centerYour computer. p Your camera cannotPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAh Power source RechargeableInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridgeFCC notice Index Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Color ﬁlter Elegant