Samsung SL40 manual Focus lock, Flash / Left button, Selecting the ﬂash mode, Flash range

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Focus lock

To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

Using the Focus Lock

1.Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2.Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3.With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your ﬁnger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.

1. The image to be	2. Press the SHUTTER	3. Recompose the picture
captured.	button halfway and	and fully depress the
	focus on the subject.	SHUTTER button.

Flash () / Left button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.

When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH () button.

[Selecting the Auto ﬂash]

Selecting the ﬂash mode

1.Press the MENU button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.19)

2.Press the Flash button until the desired ﬂash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3.A ﬂash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct ﬂash to suit the environment.

	Flash range						(Unit: m)
	ISO	Normal		Macro		Auto macro
		WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE

	AUTO	0.8~3.8	0.8~2.1	0.4~0.8	0.5~0.8	0.4~3.8	0.5~2.1

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Contents Page Use this camera in the following order InstructionsGetting to Know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital CameraPage Available AC adapter Voltage 3.3V, Ampere 2.0A, DiameterContents 055 Playing back a voice memo 046 Language 052 Auto Focus lamp054 Playing back a recorded voice 046 Function DescriptionSoftware System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identiﬁcation of features Front & TopBack Bottom Function button Memory card slot Information / Up buttonButton Self-timer lamp Mode iconIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region Connecting to a Power SourceSNB-2512 rechargeable battery Speciﬁcation Non rechargeable batteriesBattery Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectlyAbout Movie For more information about the battery type, refer to When using the camera for the ﬁrst timeSetting up the battery type For more information about the World Time, refer toDigital Zoom rate LCD monitor indicatorDescription Icons Recording mode 00001How to use the menu Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menusUse the left or right buttons to select a sub menu By using the LCD monitor Starting the recording modeSelecting modes How to use the Auto mode Insert the memory card p.13. AsSelect the DIS mode by pressing the Menu button. p.19 How to use the Program modeHow to use the DIS mode Press the Menu button to conﬁgure advanced functionsUsing the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes Image size and type are listed below How to use the Movie clip modeRecording the movie clip without sound Movie clip ﬁle type AVI MjpegThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayPower button Shutter buttonZoom button Digital zoom Wide Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonMode Program Mode DIS Mode80 ~ Inﬁnity Flash / Left button Selecting the ﬂash modeFocus lock Flash rangeFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Available ﬂash mode, by recording modeSelecting the Motion Timer Selecting the self-timerMotion Timer StartingMenu button Available modePhoto Style Selector Image Adjust Voice OK buttonExposure compensation How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonIndicator Use the Left and Right buttons toFor taking images under a cloudy Icon DescriptionFor taking images outside Overcast skyFace Detection Digital zoom is not activated in this mode When the person being taken does not look at the cameraThis function can detect up to 10 persons Face Tone Image SizeFace Retouch Towards the centre Center WeightedCalculation will be biased Image area. This is suitableDrive mode Auto Focus typePhoto Style Selector Up/Down button Selects R, G, BImage Adjust Available recording time Max hour Voice MemoVoice Recording AllowsRecording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie without voiceSound  Volume Shutter soundSound menu Beep SoundLanguage Setup menuDisplay Function DescriptionDisplay Bright Start up imageQuick view Display SaveFormatting a memory SettingsNo* Settings will not be restored to their defaults InitialisationSetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone There is an option to include Date / Time on still images Auto power offImprinting the recording date Date Only the Date will beSelecting Video out type Setting the USB Selecting a battery typeAuto Focus lamp Playing back a movie clip Starting play modePlaying back a still image 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 buttonIf you have turned on the camera by Play mode buttonThumbnail º / Enlargement í button Press the 5 function button to move to a desired imageEnlarge and press the enlargement Image enlargementSave it separately Select an image that you want to Button. Press the OK button and aTemporarily stops playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Resumes playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete Õ buttonSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Full LayoutMenus are subject to change without prior notice Edit ResizeYou can rotate the stored images by various degrees Press the play mode button and press the Menu buttonRotating an image SelectorButton and press the OK button Custom colourChange the face retouch by pressing the Left/Right button New file nameStarting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide ShowConfigure Multi Slide show effects Selecting ImagesFile Options Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Deleting imagesImage to be protected Protecting imagesYou can add your voice to a stored still image Released is displayedReset Cancel the print setup Zoom button Select the numberUp / Down button Select a number of prints Dpof menu tab. And then press Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Select the Size menu and pressCopy To Card Press the Right buttonSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by PictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionWeather PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt Sand can be particularly troublesome to camerasExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries File errorContact a camera service centre Delete the file. Memory card errorPlease check the following Before contacting a service centreRefer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is off Insert fresh batteries. p.13Turn the camera on Check the connection The camera is offSpecifications Movie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio Interface Digital output connector USB Audio MonoDC power input connector 3.3 ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fpsSNB-2512B KIT Optional 2xAA Ni-MH Battery & Charger Power SourceRechargeable battery Operating TemperatureSoftware Notes System RequirementsAbout the software Setting up the application software You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internetAuto run frame Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Select an image and press the right mouse button Downloading stored imagesConnect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Refer to page 89 Removing the removable diskStarting PC mode Removing the removable disk Click Next button Will be displayed after connecting the camera to your PCSamsung Master Downloaded images will be displayedAdjust Help menuEdit Clip Windows media asf file typesAdd Media You can add other media elements to a movie 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