Samsung SL820 user manual Contents

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Contents

Basic functions	10
Unpacking	11
Camera layout	12
Icons	14
Turning your camera on or off	15
Selecting options	16
Setting the display and sound	18
Changing the display type	18
Setting the sound	18
Taking photos	19
Zooming	20
Reducing camera shake (OIS)	21
Using the Photo Help Guide mode	22
Tips for getting a clearer photo	23
Extended functions	25
Shooting modes	26
Using the Smart Auto mode	26
Using the Scene mode	27
Using the frame guide	27
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode	28
Using the Beauty Shot mode	29
Using the DUAL IS mode	30
Using the Program mode	30
Recording a video	31
Recording voice memos	33
Recording a voice memo	33
Adding a voice memo to a photo	33

Shooting options	34
Selecting a resolution and quality	35
Selecting a resolution	35
Selecting image quality	35
Using the timer	36
Shooting in the dark	38
Preventing red-eye	38
Using the ﬂash	38
Adjusting the ISO speed	39
Changing the camera’s focus	40
Using macro	40
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
Adjusting brightness and color	45
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)	45
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)	45
Changing the metering option	46
Selecting a light source (White balance)	46
Using burst modes	48
Improving your photos	49
Applying photo styles	49
Deﬁning your own RGB tone	49
Adjusting your photos	50

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Contents SL820 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, IncIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesLens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Flash Microphone Remote control sensorCamera layout SpeakerIcon Camera layoutDescription Button DescriptionIcons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menuSelecting options Press F or t to scroll to a white balance optionPress o Setting the sound Setting the display and soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display typePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosTaking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom outShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Using the Photo Help Guide modeSelect a submenu View a topic Press o to practiceWhen shooting in the dark, avoid When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Scene mode Using the frame guideShooting modes Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighterTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modePress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option Recording a videoTo pause recording Recording voice memos a p d b s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p d b s Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an optionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer a p d b s v SLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tUsing the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting in the dark Using the ﬂash a p b s SPreventing red-eye a p b s Shooting mode, press FAdjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press MChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d b sUsing face detection Taking a self-portrait shotTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p d Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Functions ““MeteringDeﬁning your own white balance Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p sAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p d s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Playing backPress F or t to view ﬁles Press o to return to the normal viewSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Select File Options ““Protect ““SelectPress f Press f Select YesTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Using the recycle binCopying ﬁles to the memory card To activate the recycle binViewing photos Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback Playback mode, select a video and press oCapturing an image during playback Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photoEditing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Applying photo styles Deﬁning your own RGB toneEditing a photo Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cableViewing ﬁles on an Hdtv For details, see the Hdmi cradle manualViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Turn on your cameraHdmi cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer Installing programsFor Windows users Hardware and software requirementsTransferring ﬁles to your computer Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your PCTurn on the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCSelect the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screenSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Set the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minAnynet+ Remote control Imprintﬁles on an Hdtv with the Hdmi cradle Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityAbout the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Using QuickTime Player SituationYour computer cannot play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Media Storage Internal memory Approx MBFile format PictBridge Audio WAV For 1GB SDSpeciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording