Samsung SL202 user 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 DIS 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 : It is best to take pictures with the sun in the background. Taking pictures against the sun may make the picture come out 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 43), exposure compensation (see page 37) or ACB (see page 43) 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 SL202 Instructions Getting to Know your camera002 Contents Formatting a memory Initialisation Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time ZoneSmart Album 006 Package Contents System chartSold Separately Front & Top Identification of featuresShutter button Speaker Identification of features BackBottom Function buttonSelf-timer lamp Mode iconSLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification Connecting to a Power SourceNumber of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A Charging LED of the AC Adapter How to charge the rechargeable batteryCharging LED Inserting the memory card BatteryInsert the memory card as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectly016 Setting up the date, time and date type When using the camera for the first timeFor more information about the World Time, refer to LCD monitor indicator Use 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 How to use the Auto modeSelecting modes Insert the memory card p.14. As thisHow to use the Program mode How to use the DIS modeUsing the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Beauty Shot mode How to use the Scene modesMode dial. p.20 Desired modeHow to use the Long Time Shutter Changing the Shutter speed and Aperture valueHow to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without soundMovie clip file type AVI Mjpeg Frame RateHow to use the Smart Auto mode Each scene is recognized in the following conditionsThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayPower button Using the camera buttons to set the camera Zoom buttonShutter button Zoom button Digital zoom WideInfo Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonMode Program Mode DIS ModeFocus lock Flash / Left buttonFlash range Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Selecting the self-timer Motion TimerPressing the Shutter button Stopping the detectionOK button Menu buttonFunctions How to Enable Functions Using the Menu Button Exposure compensationIcon Description For taking images outsideCast sky Three-way fluorescent lightingFace Detection Or subject brightnessISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 Same amount of light is present, byWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera Self PortraitFace Retouch Face ToneSmile Shot Image Size Quality / Frame rateCenter Weighted MeteringACB Sub menus Off, On Multi Exposure will be calculated Based on an averageDrive mode Auto Focus type Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Change the contrast by pressing the Left/Right buttonSharpness Select Contrast by pressing the Up/Down buttonVoice Memo Shutter button is releasedShutter button again File type *.wavRecording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a voiceYou can record the movie without voice Volume Shutter sound Sound menuSound  Start up soundSetup menu DisplayQuick view Start up imageDisplay Bright Display Save Settings No* Settings will not be restored to their defaultsFormatting a memory InitialisationFile name Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeTime Zone Auto power off Order to prevent unnecessary battery drainageImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesSelecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB USB sub menus Auto Automatically enables an exTernal device connected with a USB cableStarting play mode Manner modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a recorded voice Movie clip capture functionPlaying back a voice memo 059 Thumbnail º / Enlargement í button Smart AlbumDetails of Each Category Image enlargementTon Categorized depending on the sequence Recorded weeksPlay & Pause / OK button 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 ShowAll Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu SecondaryMenu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu 4X6Layout Menus are subject to change without prior noticeEdit ResizeRotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degreesButton Changed image is saved as a new file nameCustom colour Button and press the OK buttonNew file name Face RetouchBrightness will be displayed Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right buttonBe saved as a new file name Contrast control Right buttonRepeat The Slide show is repeated until cancelled ViewStarting the Multi Slide Show  Start the Multi Slide ShowConfigure Multi Slide show effects Selecting ImagesUnique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show Setting play interval Setting Background MusicFile Options Deleting imagesProtecting images Zoom button Select the number Reset Cancel the print setupUp / Down button Select a number of prints Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Up / Down button Select a print sizeNo Cancels Copy to Card Copy To CardPictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionPictBridge Reset Important notes Be sure to observe the following precautionsInitialises user-changed configurations Areas exposed to dust and dirtExtremes in temperature may cause problems Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctionsFile error Contact a camera service centreThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Delete the file. Memory card errorBefore contacting a service centre Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensation Re-format the memory cardSelect appropriate White balance and effect Turn the camera onSpecifications Specifications Power Source 1050mAhCharger SAC-47, SUC-C7 Sales regionSoftware Notes System RequirementsThan Pentium III 500MHz Minimum 256MB RAMAbout the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera intoCD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run Exe in the CD-ROM Drive root directoryCamera Installer menu Auto run frame Setting up the application softwareYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet 090 Starting PC mode Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Downloading stored imagesRefer to page 94 Removing the removable disk Cut Removing the removable disk Unplug the USB cableSamsung Master Click Next buttonDownloaded images will be displayed Click the Start button to download the imagesThis window AdjustHelp menu Edit Clip SaturationWindows media asf file types Add Media098 FAQ Right-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model No Samsung SL202Address Telephone No SAMSUNG726-7864