Samsung SL620 manual Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Pressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to conﬁrm focus and ﬂash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[Lightly press the shutter button]

[Press the shutter button]

The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DUAL IS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to ﬂash shot mode.

Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the sun. Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (see page 23), ﬁll-in ﬂash (see page 32), spot metering (see page 42), exposure compensation (see page 36) or ACB (see page 42) function.

Avoid obstructing the lens or the ﬂash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

-When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

-If the subject is highly reﬂective or shiny.

-If the subject is moving at high speed.

-When there is strong reﬂected light, or when the background is very bright.

-When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or ﬂagpole).

-When the surroundings are dark.

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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 Contents Setup 048 Sound menu 049 Function Description 052 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type055 Setting the USB 049 LanguageProtecting images Voice memo Dpof Copy To Card System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Front & Top Identiﬁcation of featuresSpeaker Shutter button Self-timer lamp AF Lamp Power button Flash Lens/ Lens cover MicrophoneBack Play mode buttonFunction button BottomMode icon Self-timer lampConnecting to a Power Source SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpeciﬁcationNumber of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A How to charge the rechargeable battery Charging LED of the AC AdapterCharging LED Battery Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown When the memory card is used incorrectly Instructions on how to use the memory cardNormal Functions and selections LCD monitor indicatorHow 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 How to use the Smart Auto modeSelecting modes How to use the Auto mode How to use the Dual ISDual Image Stabilization mode How to use the Program modeUsing the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Beauty Shot modeTake a picture from the angle you choose How to use the Frame Guide modeMovie 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 PicturesPower button Shutter buttonZoom button Digital zoom Wide Macro / Down button Info Disp / Up buttonTypes of focus mode and focus range W Wide, T Tele Unit cm Mode ProgramMode Normal Macro Auto macro Focus lockFlash / Left button Flash rangeFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Mode O oMode Starting Selecting the self-timerMotion Timer Selecting the Motion TimerFunctions Available modeMenu button OK buttonUse the Left and Right buttons to How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonIndicator Exposure compensationThree-way ﬂuorescent lighting Icon DescriptionFor taking images outside Cast skyPress the shutter button fully to take a picture When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to AutoFace Detection Or subject brightnessStart ﬁlming by pressing the shutter button Digital zoom is not activated in this modeWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera This function can detect up to 10 personsFace Retouch Size 640X480 320X240 Jpeg Image Size Quality / Frame rateUnit pixel 3984XMetering Auto Focus type Drive modePhoto Style Selector Image Adjust OIS Optical image Stabilization Voice Memo When the shutter speed is slowFile type *.wav Voice RecordingRecording the movie clip without voice If the shutter button is releasedBeep 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 memorySetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Date Only the Date will be Auto power offImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesYou can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeSetting the USB To pause a movie clip file while playing 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 memoPlay mode button Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonSmart Album Recorded weeks ŶDetails of Each CategoryDescription File Format Recorded datesMessage will be displayed Image enlargement Select an image that you want toImage You can tell whether the image Button. Press the OK button and aResumes playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Temporarily stops playbackTo add images to delete, select the Multiple Delete menu Left / Right / Down / Menu buttonDelete Õ button This deletes images stored on the memory cardSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Full LayoutMenus are subject to change without prior notice Resize EditSelector Press the play mode button and press the Menu buttonRotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degreesChange the face retouch by pressing the Left/Right button Custom colourButton and press the OK button New file nameBar for selecting the saturation will be Brightness will be displayedChange the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button Button and press the OK button. ThenView Starting the Multi Slide Show Start 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 protectedReset Cancel the print setup Zoom button Select the numberUp / Down button Select a number of prints Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayCopy To Card Press the Right buttonSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by PictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt WeatherExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Delete the file. Memory card error File errorContact a camera service centre There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteriesInsert fresh batteries. p.14 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 PictBridge ·Movie Clip AVI Mjpeg ·Audio WAV SD card Up to 4GB guaranteedMovie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio Storage Media~ 40C Power Source1050mAh Sales regionSystem Requirements Software NotesAbout the software Auto run frame will display. Click the Samsung Digital Setting up the application softwareCamera Installer menu Auto run frame You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internetSetting up the application software Starting PC mode Refer to page 94 Removing the removable disk Pop-up menu will open. Click the Cut or Copy menu CutRemoving 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 ClipSaturation Windows media asf file typesUsing 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