Samsung SL40 manual Icon Description, For taking images outside, For taking images under a cloudy

Page 36

Functions ( )

White balance

 

 

 

The white balance control allows you to

 

adjust the colours to appear more natural.

 

 

 

White Balance

 

 

 

Adjust the white balance according to the light source.

 

 

Back

Move

Mode

Icon

Description

 

 

 

The camera automatically selects the ap-

Auto WB

 

propriate white balance settings, depending

 

 

on the prevailing lighting conditions.

 

Daylight

 

For taking images outside.

 

Cloudy

 

For taking images under a cloudy and

 

overcast sky.

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent_H

 

For shooting under daylight fluorescent

 

types of three-way fluorescent lighting.

 

 

Fluorescent_L

 

Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.

Tungsten

 

For shooting under tungsten (standard light

 

bulb) lighting.

 

 

 

 

Custom Set

 

Allows the user to set the white balance

 

according to the shooting condition.

 

 

 

 

Using the Custom White Balance

White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance.

1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white.

2. OK button : selects previous White paper custom white balance.

Shutter button : saves new custom white balance.

-The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take.

-The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten.

ÄDifferent lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.

35

Image 36
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 System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identification of features Front & TopBack Bottom Function button Memory card slot Information / Up buttonButton Self-timer lamp Mode iconConnecting to a Power Source SNB-2512 rechargeable battery SpecificationIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region 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 When using the camera for the first time Setting up the battery typeFor 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 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 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 wayPower button Shutter buttonZoom button Digital zoom Wide Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonMode Program Mode DIS Mode80 ~ Infinity 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 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 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 InitialisationSetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone 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 Setting the USB Selecting a battery typeAuto Focus lamp 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 Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Full LayoutMenus are subject to change without prior notice 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 displayedReset Cancel the print setup Zoom button Select the numberUp / Down button Select a number of prints 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 pressCopy To Card Press the Right buttonSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by PictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge Reset Important notes Areas exposed to dust and dirtWeather 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 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 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 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 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