Samsung TL240 user manual Camera settings

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Settings menu

 

* Default

Item

Description

 

Set the duration for reviewing a captured image

 

Quick View

before returning to Shooting mode.

 

(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)

 

 

 

If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the

Power Save

camera automatically switches to Power save mode

(press any button to deactivate the Power save

 

 

mode). (Off*, On)

 

 

Camera settings

 

* Default

Item

Description

 

Format the internal memory and the memory card

 

 

(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).

 

(No, Yes)

Format

If you use a memory card used with cameras from different

 

manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted

 

on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly.

 

Format the card before using it.

 

 

 

Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,

Reset

language, and video output settings will not be reset).

 

(No, Yes)

 

 

 

* Default

Item

Description

Language

Select a language for the display text.

 

 

Date & Time

Set the date and time and select a date format.

(Off*, yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy)

 

 

 

Time Zone

Select a region and set the daylight-saving time

(DST).

 

 

 

 

Specify how to name files.

 

t Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when

 

inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory

 

card, or deleting all files.

 

t Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous

 

file number when inserting a new memory card,

 

formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.

 

t The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and

File No.

the default name of the first file is SAM_0001.

t The file number increases one by one from

 

 

SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.

 

t The folder number increases one by one from

 

100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.

 

t The maximum number of files that can be stored in

 

one folder is 9999.

 

t The camera defines file names according to the

 

Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.

 

If you change the names of files intentionally, the

 

camera may not play back the files.

 

 

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Contents TL240 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information How to record a video or voice memoMaintenance tips Functions for shootingIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingMicrophone Power buttonCamera layout FlashCamera layout Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Performing the initial setupSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Select a time zone and selectOption icons touch Learning iconsStatus icons Icon DescriptionDragging Using the touch screenUsing gestures TouchingMode Description Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsSelecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the sound Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen Select to return to the previous modeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v D Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an optionHalf-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Shooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeTo focus Press Shutter to take the photo Before correction After correctionUsing the Program mode Recording a videoTo pause recording Select ““ ““a sound option. Option DescriptionUsing the Smart Scene Detection mode Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d v DSelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video V and D modes, select f ““ Select an optionLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer S a p s d v DPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, selectUsing the motion timer Using the timerPress Shutter Preventing red-eye a p s Using the flash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select Select an optionShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using auto focus a p d v D Using macro a p d v DChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, select f “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Indicated by a frameUsing one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s dUsing face detection a p s d Detecting facesTaking a self portrait shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a quick beep, press Shutter Taking a smile shotUsing smart face recognition Detecting eye blinkingRegistering faces as your favorites My Star Select when the face list appears Viewing your favorite facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and color The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Off ACB is off On ACB is onV and D modes, select f “  Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedChanging the metering option p d v D MultiShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balanceAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Defining your own white balance Using burst modes p s Applying photo styles a p s d Improving your photosDefining your own RGB tone Improving your photos Applying smart filter effects a p dNormal No effect Sharpness option Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Contrast optionPlayback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modeViewing files using motion recognition Press PlaybackPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Start a slide show pPlayback mode, select Ranking your favorite facesPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select “ a faceSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select a date, file type, weekday, color, or faceProtecting files Viewing files as thumbnailsDo this Select “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockPlayback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the file Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Viewing photosPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveIcon Description Delete the file Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show Go back to the original viewSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Trimming a video during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes Capturing an image during playbackAdding a voice memo to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Editing a photo Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles Vivid Forest Playback mode, select a photo “Miniature Vignetting Applying smart filter effectsFish-eye Playback/Editing Applying a special effect Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Select a level Editing photos of portraitsCreating a print order Dpof Playback mode, select M Select . “ Dpof ““SelectSet Dpof options Select , or . to set the number of copies SelectViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screenViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements Cable Transferring files using Intelli-studioTransferring files to your computer for Windows Connect the camera to your computer with the USBUsing Intelli-studio Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Select . twice ““PC Software ““OffScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCTransferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select to printPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsSelect Yes to confirm Appendixes Select an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuDisplay settings Sound settingsSettings menu Camera settings Off Auto PowerImprint AF LampFor transferring files  Select Mode Select a USB mode when youComputer or printer Printing filesError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance  Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center SituationPlay videos Your camera cannotYour computer. p  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications 105Camera specifications Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output Power source RechargeableBattery Lithium-ion battery SLB-11A, 1130 mAh PictBridgeFCC notice Index Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundPhoto Video Movie Program Scene Smart Auto

TL240 specifications

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