Samsung SL40 manual How to use the Scene modes

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Starting the recording mode

How to use the Scene modes ( )

Use the menu to easily conﬁgure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the Scene mode by pressing the MENU button (p.19).

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

The scene modes are listed below.

[Beauty Shot]	(			) : Take a photo of a person with options to
[Night]	(				hide facial imperfections.
				) : Use this for shooting still images at night

					or in other dark conditions.
[Portrait]	(			) : To take a picture of a person.

[Children]	(			) : To take a picture of fast moving

[Landscape]	(				objects, for example, children.
					: To take pictures of distant scenery.
			)
[Close Up]	(			) : Close-up shooting for small objects such

					as plants and insects.
[Text]	(			) : Use this mode to shoot a document.

[Sunset]	(			) : For taking pictures of sunsets.

[Dawn]	(			) : Daybreak scenes.

[Backlight]	(			) : Portrait without shadows caused by

[Firework]	(				backlight.
				) : Firework scenes.

[Beach&Snow]	(			) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape

					scenes.

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Contents Page Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera InstructionsGetting to Know your camera Use this camera in the following orderPage Voltage 3.3V, Ampere 2.0A, Diameter Available AC adapterContents 046 Function Description 052 Auto Focus lamp054 Playing back a recorded voice 055 Playing back a voice memo 046 LanguageSoftware Sold Separately System chartPackage Contents Front & Top Identiﬁcation of featuresBack Button Bottom Function buttonMemory card slot Information / Up button Mode icon Self-timer lampNon rechargeable batteries Connecting to a Power SourceSNB-2512 rechargeable battery Speciﬁcation Included battery may vary depending on sales regionInsert the memory card as shown BatteryInserting the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectly Instructions on how to use the memory cardAbout Movie For more information about the World Time, refer to When using the camera for the ﬁrst timeSetting up the battery type For more information about the battery type, refer to00001 LCD monitor indicatorDescription Icons Recording mode Digital Zoom rateUse 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 Insert the memory card p.13. As Starting the recording modeSelecting modes How to use the Auto mode By using the LCD monitorPress the Menu button to conﬁgure advanced functions How to use the Program modeHow to use the DIS mode Select the DIS mode by pressing the Menu button. p.19Using the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes Movie clip ﬁle type AVI Mjpeg How to use the Movie clip modeRecording the movie clip without sound Image size and type are listed belowPressing the shutter button down half way Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesZoom button Power buttonShutter button Digital zoom Wide Macro / Down button Info Disp / Up button80 ~ Inﬁnity Mode ProgramMode DIS Mode Flash range Selecting the ﬂash modeFocus lock Flash / Left buttonFlash mode indicator Available ﬂash mode, by recording mode Self-timer / Right buttonStarting Selecting the self-timerMotion Timer Selecting the Motion TimerOK button Available modePhoto Style Selector Image Adjust Voice Menu buttonUse the Left and Right buttons to How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonIndicator Exposure compensationOvercast sky Icon DescriptionFor taking images outside For taking images under a cloudyFace 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 Image area. This is suitable Center WeightedCalculation will be biased Towards the centreAuto Focus type Drive modeUp/Down button Selects R, G, B Photo Style SelectorImage Adjust Allows Voice MemoVoice Recording Available recording time Max hourYou can record the movie without voice Recording the movie clip without voiceBeep Sound Volume Shutter soundSound menu Sound Function Description Setup menuDisplay LanguageDisplay Save Start up imageQuick view Display BrightInitialisation SettingsNo* Settings will not be restored to their defaults Formatting a memoryTime Zone Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeFile name Date Only the Date will be Auto power offImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesSelecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USBSelecting a battery type It back, press the OK button again Starting play modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a recorded voice Movie clip capture functionTo resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK button Playing back a voice memoPress the 5 function button to move to a desired image Play mode buttonThumbnail º / Enlargement í button If you have turned on the camera byButton. Press the OK button and a Image enlargementSave it separately Select an image that you want to Enlarge and press the enlargementResumes playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Temporarily stops playbackDelete Õ button Left / Right / Down / Menu 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 Resize EditSelector Press the play mode button and press the Menu buttonRotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degreesNew file name Custom colourChange the face retouch by pressing the Left/Right button Button and press the OK buttonStart the Multi Slide Show Starting the Multi Slide Show Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effectsDeleting images Setting play intervalSetting Background Music File OptionsReleased is displayed Protecting imagesYou can add your voice to a stored still image Image to be protectedUp / Down button Select a number of prints Reset Cancel the print setupZoom button Select the number Select the Size menu and press Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Dpof menu tab. And then pressSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by Copy To CardPress the Right button PictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt WeatherSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera Delete the file. Memory card error File errorContact a camera service centre There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteriesInsert fresh batteries. p.13 Before contacting a service centreRefer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is off Please check the followingCheck the connection The camera is off Turn the camera onSpecifications ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fps Interface Digital output connector USB Audio MonoDC power input connector 3.3 Movie Clip ·With Audio or without AudioOperating Temperature Power SourceRechargeable battery SNB-2512B KIT Optional 2xAA Ni-MH Battery & ChargerSystem Requirements Software NotesAbout 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 Refer to page 89 Removing the removable disk Downloading stored imagesConnect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Select an image and press the right mouse buttonStarting PC mode Removing the removable disk Downloaded images will be displayed Will be displayed after connecting the camera to your PCSamsung Master Click Next buttonHelp menu AdjustAdd Media You can add other media elements to a movie Edit ClipWindows media asf file types Using the USB Driver for MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MACRight-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamation FAQSamsung Eco-mark Model No FCC notice