Samsung SL820 user manual Shooting options, Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode

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Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

	Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 35	Adjusting brightness and color …………… 45
	Selecting a resolution ………………………… 35	Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ………… 45
	Selecting image quality ………………………… 35	Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ………… 45
	Using the timer ……………………………… 36	Changing the metering option ………………… 46
	Shooting in the dark ………………………… 38	Selecting a light source (White balance) ……… 46
	Shooting in the dark ………………………… 38	Using burst modes ………………………… 48
	Preventing red-eye …………………………… 38	Using burst modes ………………………… 48
	Using the ﬂash ………………………………… 38	Improving your photos ……………………… 49
	Adjusting the ISO speed ……………………… 39	Applying photo styles ………………………… 49
	Changing the camera’s focus ……………… 40	Deﬁning your own RGB tone ………………… 49
	Using macro …………………………………… 40	Adjusting your photos ………………………… 50
	Using auto focus ……………………………… 40
	Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 41
	Using face detection ………………………… 42
	Detecting faces ………………………………… 42
	Taking a self-portrait shot ……………………… 43
	Taking a smile shot …………………………… 43
	Detecting eye blinking ………………………… 44

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Contents SL820 Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, IncAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesSpeaker Flash Microphone Remote control sensorLens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Camera layoutButton Description Camera layoutIcon DescriptionIcon Description IconsIcons on the right Icons on the leftTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modePress o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress o Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Changing the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press m to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosZoom out ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoomShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISPress o to practice Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Select a submenu View a topicHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Holding your camera correctlyPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Shooting modesShooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the frame guide Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modePress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option Recording a videoTo pause recording Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b sRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelect Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting image quality a p d b sShooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingPressing Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Select Press ShutterShooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b sShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press M Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d b sTaking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Detecting eye blinking Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB pSelect Functions ““Metering Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p dDeﬁning your own white balance Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p sApplying photo styles a p d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Select a value to adjust the selected itemPlayback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backPress o to return to the normal view Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press F or t to view ﬁlesPress f Select Yes Select File Options ““Protect ““SelectSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Press fTo activate the recycle bin Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Copying ﬁles to the memory cardStarting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsFor details, see the Hdmi cradle manual Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cableViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on an HdtvHdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Hardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer For Windows usersTransferring ﬁles to your PC Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableSelect the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Press o to print Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photoAppendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menuSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Imprint Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Anynet+ Remote controlHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p ﬁles on an Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useBattery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerSituation Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Audio WAV For 1GB SD Storage Internal memory Approx MBMedia File format PictBridgeSpeciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index Playing Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows