Samsung SL820 user manual Correcting exposure problems

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Editing a photo

Correcting exposure problems

Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo.

Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. 2 Select Edit Image Adjust ACB.

Removing red-eye

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Red-eye Fix.

Hiding facial imperfections

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch.

3 Select a level.

t As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.

Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. 2 Select Edit Image Adjust.

3 Select an adjustment option.

t : Brightness

t : Contrast

t : Saturation

4 Select a value to adjust the selected item. (-: less or +: more)

Adding noise to the photo

1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m]. 2 Select Edit Image Adjust Add Noise.

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Contents SL820 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensSamsung Electronics America, Inc Copyright informationIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessQuick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCamera layout Flash Microphone Remote control sensorLens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Battery chamber cover SpeakerDescription Camera layoutIcon Button DescriptionIcons on the left IconsIcons on the right Icon DescriptionTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning your camera on or offSelecting options Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menuPress o Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Press m to return to the previous mode Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Changing the display typeTaking photos Press Shutter to take a photoDigital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Zoom outReducing camera shake OIS Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an optionSelect a submenu View a topic Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Press o to practiceHolding your camera correctly When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoShooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select an optionTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Dual is mode Using the Program modeRecording a video Press m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound optionTo pause recording Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b sRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Shooting optionsSelecting image quality a p d b s Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an optionLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, press tSelect Press Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Pressing ShutterPreventing red-eye a p b s Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press FShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Shooting mode, press MAdjusting the focus area a p d b s Changing the camera’s focusUsing face detection a p d b s Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Detecting eye blinking Compensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionSelecting a light source White balance p d Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Select Functions ““MeteringDeﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an optionApplying photo styles a p d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press PPress F or t to view ﬁles Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press o to return to the normal viewPress f Select File Options ““Protect ““SelectSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Press f Select YesCopying ﬁles to the memory card Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin To activate the recycle binStarting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a voice memo Playing voice memos Capturing an image during playback Playing a voice memo added to a photoRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + morePrinting photos as thumbnails Select File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an optionViewing ﬁles on an Hdtv Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cableViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv For details, see the Hdmi cradle manualHdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera For Windows users Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer Hardware and software requirementsConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Transferring ﬁles to your PCScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCUsing Samsung Master Select the ﬁles you want to downloadUsing the Samsung Master Interface Full-screen view Playback/EditingFor Mac users Press F or t to select a photo Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press o to printAppendixes Select a menu Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Press m to return to the previous screenCamera settings menu Sound DisplaySettings Anynet+ Remote control Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your ImprintHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p ﬁles on an Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Error messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerSituation Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations File format PictBridge Storage Internal memory Approx MBMedia Audio WAV For 1GB SDSpeciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index For Mac For Windows Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound Playing Recording