Samsung PL80, PL81 Instructions, Getting to Know your camera, Take a picture Insert the USB cable

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Instructions

Instructions

Use this camera in the following order.

Getting to Know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

Setting up the application software

To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program.

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center.

Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Take a picture. (p.20)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.94)

disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.

Keep this manual in a safe place.

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

Check the camera's power

Getting to Know your camera Check [Removable Disk]

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.

Open Windows’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.95)

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Contents Page Check the cameras power InstructionsGetting to Know your camera Take a picture Insert the USB cableDanger Contents READY RECORDING026 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures PLAY Using the camera buttons to set the cameraSetting up the play back function using 078 File Options Sold Separately System chartPackage Contents Identification of features Front & TopFn/Delete button BackMENU button Camera status lamp MODE button Strap eyelet LCD monitor 5 function buttonBottom 5 Function buttonCamera Status Lamp Self-timer lampMode icon Number of images and battery life Using the BP70A Connecting to a Power SourceBP70A rechargeable battery Specification Using an AC cableHow to charge the rechargeable battery Guideline of recharging the battery Guidelines of disposalInsert the memory card as shown Inserting the memory cardInsert the battery as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards Digital Zoom rate LCD monitor indicatorOptical / Digital Zoom bar 3. Use the left or right button to select a sub menu How to use the menu2. Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus Selecting modes How to use Smart Auto modeStarting the recording mode Each scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the Program mode How to use the Scene modes Changing the Shutter speed and Aperture value How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without soundThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures POWER button Using the camera buttons to set the cameraIn MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down SHUTTER buttonSmart button to stop recording, press the shutter button again In Still image modeZoom W/T Lever Info DISP / Up button You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoomMacro / Down button Using the Focus Lock Focus lockAvailable focusing method, by recording mode 1. Ensure the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame1. Select the desired Recording mode, except for the Movie mode. p.20 Flash / Left buttonSelecting the flash mode Flash rangeAuto flash button until the desired mode indicator Self-timer / Right buttonSelecting the self-timer Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shakingDo not move Motion TimerStarting the Taking an image after 2 secShooting MENU buttonOK button How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Quality / Frame rate ShootingPhoto Size / Movie Size Exposure compensation White balance Face Detection Ä Selectable modes Program, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow Face Retouch Face ToneAuto Focus type Tracking AFMetering Drive mode Photo Style SelectorImage Adjust OIS Optical image Stabilization Voice Memo Voice RecordingSetting movie recording Recording the movie clip without voiceSmart mode Smart mode displayStarting Smart mode How to use Smart Movie Clip mode Sound  VolumeSound menu Start up soundAF sound Setup menuDisplay LanguageDisplay Brightness Start up imageQuick view Display SaveInitialization SettingsFormatting a memory Time Zone Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeFile name After replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved Auto power offImprinting the recording date Date & Time The Date & Time will beAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeSetting the USB Playing back a movie clip Starting play modePlaying back a still image To pause a recorded voice file, while Movie clip capture functionPlaying back a recorded voice playing it back, press the OK button1. Select a still image that has the voice memo LCD monitor IndicatorPlaying back a voice memo 2. Press the OK button to play back the voice memoSmart Album Play mode buttonThumbnail º / Enlargement í Lever 3. Select the file by pressing the Up/Down/ Left/Right buttons Ŷ Searching or Deleting Files1. Turn the Thumbnail lever to the left on the Smart Album screen 4. Press the Delete Õ button to delete the selected fileImage enlargement Play & Pause / OK button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as followsRight button While the menu is showing, the Right button Left / Right / Down / MENU buttonDelete Õ button Down button While the menu is showing, the Down buttonSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Sub MenuSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Edit Resizecounter-clock-wise direction Rotating an imageRotate picture Rotate picture verticallyImage Adjust EditEdit Selecting Images Starting the Multi Slide ShowStart the Multi Slide Show Configure Multi Slide show effects Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Protecting images File OptionsDeleting images To stop the recording, press the shutter button Voice memoYou can add your voice to a stored still image Voice is recordingReset Cancel the print setup DPOFWhen the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print StandardVoice memo Right button again. Sub menu willUp / Down button Select a print size pressing the Up / Down button. And Copy to Card1. Select the Copy to Card menu tab by 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressingPictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge Reset Important notesExtremes in temperature may cause problems Caution on Using the LensCamera Maintenance Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraLow Battery Warning indicatorFile Error Card LockedBefore contacting a service center The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Specifications Movie Clip Power Source Transferring files to your computer for Windows For Windows users1. Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive 2. Turn on the camera Using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for Mac For Mac usersTransferring files to your computer for Mac Page When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product