Samsung SL50B Things to watch out for when taking pictures, 25, fill-in flash p.33, spot metering

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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.33), spot metering

(p.44), exposure compensation (p.39) or ACB (p.47) 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 SL50 Getting to know your camera Instructions002 Contents Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep sound AF sound Smart Album Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image AdjustSoftware Sold Separately System chartPackage Contents Front & Top Identification of featuresBack Bottom Function button Battery chamber coverMemory card slot Information / Up button Tripod socket FlashMode icon Self-timer lampNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Connecting to a Power SourceBP70A rechargeable battery Specification Charging LED 014 Battery Insert the battery as shownInserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shownWhen the memory card is used incorrectly Instructions on how to use the memory cardYou can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each Camera can use SD/SDHC Memory CardsFor more information about the World Time, refer to the p.54 When using the camera for the first timeFunctions and selections LCD monitor indicatorLCD monitor displays information about the shooting Use the left or right button to select a sub menu How to use the menuUse the up or down button to navigate through the menus Selecting modes Starting the recording modeHow to use the Smart Auto mode Each scene is recognized in the following conditions Select the DIS mode by using the Menu button. p.21 How to use the Program modeHow to use the DIS mode Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Scene modes Movie clip size and type are listed below How to use the Movie modeFrame Rate 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectableRecording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive RecordingPressing the shutter button down half way Things to watch out for when taking pictures44, exposure compensation p.39 or ACB p.47 function 25, fill-in flash p.33, spot meteringStill image mode Power buttonShutter button Zoom buttonDigital zoom Wide Wide Zoom Optical zoom WideCamera Button Button will display the image information Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonButton to take macro pictures Appears on the LCD monitorSelectable, ä Infinity focus range Mode Available focusing method, by recording modeFlash / Left button Focus lockFlash range Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Smart Auto Flash icon will appear in Smart Auto mode Self-timer / Right buttonDo not move à Taking an image after 2 sec Self-timer mode indicatorMotion Timer Menu button Shooting When you press the Menu button, a menu related to eachOK button Menus belowPhoto Size / Movie Size How to enable functions using the Menu buttonExposure compensation Quality / Frame rateCompensating Exposure Click the Up/Down button from Factor Press the OK button. The value youSame amount of light is present, by When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to AutoFace Detection ÊUsing the Custom White BalanceUp the custom white balance NormalWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failureSelf Portrait Start filming by pressing the shutter buttonFace Retouch Face ToneSmile Shot Camera automatically takes a picture byMetering Auto Focus typeMulti AF This camera selects allPhoto Style Selector Image Adjust Drive mode File type *.wav Voice Memo Voice RecordingShutter button again You can record the movie without voice Pausing while recording a voiceRecording the movie clip without voice Sound # VolumeStart up sound Shutter soundAF sound DisplayLanguage Function DescriptionDisplay Brightness Display Save Start up imageQuick View To their defaults SettingsTheir defaults Formatting the memory InitializationTime Zone Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeFile name Imprinting the recording date Auto power offOn* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeExternal monitor Off The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditionsNtsc U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc Setting the USBDevice cannot be recognized automatically Manner mode Starting play modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a voice memo Movie clip capture functionPlaying back a recorded voice 060 Thumbnail Window Thumbnail º / Enlargement † buttonSmart Album Image enlargement Details of Each CategoryButton. Press the OK button and a Message will be displayedPlay & Pause / OK button Info Disp / Up buttonFile or a movie clip Temporarily stops playbackDelete n button Left / Right / Down / Menu buttonShow Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorAll Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu SecondaryMenus are subject to change without prior notice Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu4X6 Resize EditRotating an image New file name Image AdjustFace Retouch Caused by under exposure to the light sourceThen a bar for selecting the contrast Will be displayed Brightness will be displayedChange the contrast by pressing the Left / Right button Saturation will be displayedSelecting Images Starting the Multi Slide ShowStart the Multi Slide Show Setting play interval Configure Multi Slide show effectsSetting Background Music Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide ShowProtecting images File OptionsDeleting images All Protect / release all saved images You can add your voice to a stored still image No indicatorVoice memo May not support the wide angle size print Reset Cancel the print setupDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayCompatible printers Is displayedCopy to Card No Cancels Copy to CardPressing the OK button PictBridgePress the Up / Down button to select the number of prints PictBridge Print SettingPictBridge Picture Selection Initializes user-changed configurations PictBridge ResetBe sure to observe the following precautions Important notes081 Contact a camera service center ÅFile errorÅThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh battery Delete the file åMemory card errorPlease check the following Before contacting a service centerRemove / reinsert battery and switch the camera on Reformat the memory card Reset exposure compensationSelect appropriate White balance and effect ÅCable connection is incorrectSpecifications DC power input connector 4.2 SD card Up to 2GB guaranteedMovie clip ·With Audio or without Audio ·Size 640x480740mAh Power SourceSales region ~ 40CPrograms contained on the CD Transferring files to your computer for WindowsFor Windows users Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveYou must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable ClickFor details, select Help à Help in the program Using Intelli-studioFor Mac users Transferring files to your computer for MacTurn on the camera FAQ FCC notice Model No Samsung SL50 Declaration of Conformity Trade NameAddress Telephone No SAMSUNG726-7864