Samsung SL40 manual Starting the recording mode, Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode

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Starting the recording mode

Selecting modes

How to use the Auto mode ( )

You can select the desired working mode us- ing the MENU button located on the back of the camera.

How to use the MENU button

1.Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed.

2.Press the Up / Down button to select the [Mode] menu and press the Right button.

3.Select a desired mode by pressing the Up / Down button and then press the OK button.

Mode

Auto

Program

 

Functions

DIS

Sound

Photo Help Guide

Display

Scene

 

Settings

Movie

 

 

 

Exit

Change

Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.

1. Insert the batteries (p.13). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the memory card (p.13). As

this camera has a 11MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the

memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored

in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3.

Close the battery chamber cover.

4.

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

5.

Select the Auto mode by pressing the MENU button.

6.

Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image

 

by using the LCD monitor.

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

Program

 

 

 

 

DIS

 

 

 

 

Photo Help Guide

 

 

 

 

Scene

 

 

 

 

Movie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

Back

Mode

Auto

 

 

Auto

Program

 

 

Program

Functions

DIS

 

 

DIS

Sound

Photo Help Guide

 

 

Photo Help Guide

Display

Scene

 

 

Scene

Movie

 

 

Movie

Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

Change

 

Exit

Back

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

Program

 

 

 

 

DIS

 

 

 

 

Photo Help Guide

 

 

 

 

Scene

 

 

 

 

Movie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

Back

7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

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Contents Page Instructions Getting to Know your cameraUse this camera in the following order Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital CameraPage Available AC adapter Voltage 3.3V, Ampere 2.0A, DiameterContents 052 Auto Focus lamp 054 Playing back a recorded voice055 Playing back a voice memo 046 Language 046 Function DescriptionSoftware Sold Separately System chartPackage Contents Identification of features Front & TopBack Button Bottom Function buttonMemory card slot Information / Up button Self-timer lamp Mode iconConnecting to a Power Source SNB-2512 rechargeable battery SpecificationIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region Non rechargeable batteriesInsert the memory card as shown BatteryInserting the memory card Instructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectlyAbout Movie When using the camera for the first time Setting up the battery type For more information about the battery type, refer to For more information about the World Time, refer toLCD monitor indicator Description Icons Recording modeDigital Zoom rate 00001Use the left or right buttons to select a sub menu How to use the menuUse the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus Starting the recording mode Selecting modes How to use the Auto modeBy using the LCD monitor Insert the memory card p.13. AsHow to use the Program mode How to use the DIS modeSelect the DIS mode by pressing the Menu button. p.19 Press the Menu button to configure advanced functionsUsing the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without soundImage size and type are listed below Movie clip file type AVI MjpegThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayZoom button Power buttonShutter button Digital zoom Wide Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down button80 ~ Infinity Mode ProgramMode DIS Mode Selecting the flash mode Focus lockFlash / Left button Flash rangeFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Available flash mode, by recording modeSelecting the self-timer Motion TimerSelecting the Motion Timer StartingAvailable mode Photo Style Selector Image Adjust VoiceMenu button OK buttonHow to Enable Functions Using the Menu Button IndicatorExposure compensation Use the Left and Right buttons toIcon Description For taking images outsideFor taking images under a cloudy Overcast skyFace Detection This function can detect up to 10 persons Digital zoom is not activated in this modeWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera Face Retouch Face ToneImage Size Center Weighted Calculation will be biasedTowards the centre Image area. This is suitableDrive mode Auto Focus typePhoto Style Selector Up/Down button Selects R, G, BImage Adjust Voice Memo Voice RecordingAvailable recording time Max hour AllowsRecording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie without voiceVolume Shutter sound Sound menuSound  Beep SoundSetup menu DisplayLanguage Function DescriptionStart up image Quick viewDisplay Bright Display SaveSettings No* Settings will not be restored to their defaultsFormatting a memory InitialisationTime Zone Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeFile name Auto power off Imprinting the recording dateThere is an option to include Date / Time on still images Date Only the Date will beSelecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USBSelecting a battery type Starting play mode Playing back a still imagePlaying back a movie clip It back, press the OK button againMovie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voicePlaying back a voice memo To resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK buttonPlay mode button Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonIf you have turned on the camera by Press the 5 function button to move to a desired imageImage enlargement Save it separately Select an image that you want toEnlarge and press the enlargement Button. Press the OK button and aPlay & Pause / OK button Voice file, or a movie clipTemporarily stops playback Resumes playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete Õ buttonSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menus are subject to change without prior notice Menu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuFull Layout Edit ResizePress the play mode button and press the Menu button Rotating an imageYou can rotate the stored images by various degrees SelectorCustom colour Change the face retouch by pressing the Left/Right buttonButton and press the OK button New file nameStarting the Multi Slide Show  Start the Multi Slide ShowConfigure Multi Slide show effects Selecting ImagesSetting play interval Setting Background MusicFile Options Deleting imagesProtecting images You can add your voice to a stored still imageImage to be protected Released is displayedUp / Down button Select a number of prints Reset Cancel the print setupZoom button Select the number Press the OK button to confirm the setting Display Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7Dpof menu tab. And then press Select the Size menu and pressSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by Copy To CardPress the Right button PictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge Reset Important notes Areas exposed to dust and dirtWeather Sand can be particularly troublesome to camerasSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera File error Contact a camera service centreThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Delete the file. Memory card errorBefore contacting a service centre Refer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is offPlease check the following Insert fresh batteries. p.13Turn the camera on Check the connection The camera is offSpecifications Interface Digital output connector USB Audio Mono DC power input connector 3.3Movie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fpsPower Source Rechargeable batterySNB-2512B KIT Optional 2xAA Ni-MH Battery & Charger Operating TemperatureSoftware Notes System RequirementsAbout the software Auto run frame Setting up the application softwareYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Downloading stored images Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cableSelect an image and press the right mouse button Refer to page 89 Removing the removable diskStarting PC mode Removing the removable disk Will be displayed after connecting the camera to your PC Samsung MasterClick Next button Downloaded images will be displayedAdjust Help menuAdd Media You can add other media elements to a movie Edit ClipWindows media asf file types Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MACFAQ Right-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamationSamsung Eco-mark FCC notice Model No