Samsung PL80, PL81 manual POWER button, Using the camera buttons to set the camera

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Under 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.

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.

POWER button

Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the speciﬁed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 59 for more information about the auto power off function.

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Contents Page Instructions Getting to Know your cameraCheck the cameras power Take a picture Insert the USB cableDanger Contents READY RECORDING026 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Setting up the play back function using Using the camera buttons to set the cameraPLAY 078 File Options Package Contents System chartSold Separately Identiﬁcation of features Front & TopBack MENU button Camera status lamp MODE button Strap eyelet LCD monitorFn/Delete button 5 function buttonBottom 5 Function buttonMode icon Self-timer lampCamera Status Lamp Connecting to a Power Source BP70A rechargeable battery SpeciﬁcationNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Using an AC cableHow to charge the rechargeable battery Guideline of recharging the battery Guidelines of disposalInsert the battery as shown Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards Optical / Digital Zoom bar LCD monitor indicatorDigital Zoom rate 2. Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus How to use the menu3. Use the left or right button to select a sub menu Starting the recording mode How to use Smart Auto modeSelecting modes 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 cameraSHUTTER button Smart buttonIn MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down 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 Focus lock Available focusing method, by recording modeUsing the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the center of the autofocus frameFlash / Left button Selecting the ﬂash mode1. Select the desired Recording mode, except for the Movie mode. p.20 Flash rangeAuto ﬂash Self-timer / Right button Selecting the self-timerbutton until the desired mode indicator Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shakingMotion Timer Starting theDo not move Taking an image after 2 secOK button MENU buttonShooting How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button Photo Size / Movie Size ShootingQuality / Frame rate Exposure compensation White balance Face Detection Ä Selectable modes Program, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow Face Tone Auto Focus typeFace Retouch 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 Volume Sound menuSound  Start up soundSetup menu DisplayAF sound LanguageStart up image Quick viewDisplay Brightness Display SaveFormatting a memory SettingsInitialization File name Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeTime Zone Auto power off Imprinting the recording dateAfter replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved Date & Time The Date & Time will beAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeSetting the USB Playing back a still image Starting play modePlaying back a movie clip Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voiceTo pause a recorded voice file, while playing it back, press the OK buttonLCD monitor Indicator Playing back a voice memo1. Select a still image that has the voice memo 2. Press the OK button to play back the voice memoThumbnail º / Enlargement í Lever Play mode buttonSmart Album Ŷ Searching or Deleting Files 1. Turn the Thumbnail lever to the left on the Smart Album screen3. Select the ﬁle by pressing the Up/Down/ Left/Right buttons 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 followsLeft / Right / Down / MENU button Delete Õ buttonRight button While the menu is showing, the Right 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 ResizeRotating an image Rotate picturecounter-clock-wise direction Rotate picture verticallyImage Adjust EditEdit Start the Multi Slide Show Starting the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Setting Background Music Setting play intervalConfigure Multi Slide show effects Deleting images File OptionsProtecting images Voice memo You can add your voice to a stored still imageTo stop the recording, press the shutter button Voice is recordingDPOF When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle printReset Cancel the print setup StandardUp / Down button Select a print size Right button again. Sub menu willVoice memo Copy to Card 1. Select the Copy to Card menu tab bypressing the Up / Down button. And 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressingPictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge Reset Important notesCaution on Using the Lens Camera MaintenanceExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraWarning indicator File ErrorLow Battery 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