Samsung TL34HD Changing the camera’s focus, Using macro 2 1 8 7, Using auto focus 2 1 8 7

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Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro 2 1 8 7 3

Select Macro or Auto Macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects.

• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

• Turn the flash off if the distance to the subject is less than 40cm.

Using auto focus 2 1 8 7 3

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.

1

In Shooting mode, touch

.

2

Select a focus distance option.

Option

Description

Normal

Focus on a subject farther than 80cm.

(AF)

 

 

 

Macro

Focus on a subject between 5 to 80cm

(between 50 and 80cm while using zoom).

 

 

 

Auto

Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm

Macro

(farther than 50 cm while using zoom).

 

 

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents TL34HD Keep your camera away from small children and pets Safety WarningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Safety Precautions Health and Safety InformationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, incIndications used in this manual Shooting mode icons next to a titleIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualExposure Brightness Subject, background, and compositionQuick search Contents Contents Basic functions Camera layout Speaker Touch screen Menu button Camera layoutMain display IconsPress Power to turn your camera on or off Playback modeTurning your camera on or off Press Playback to view stored filesTouching Using the touch screenDragging Touch an icon to open a menu or set an optionUsing the touch screen Setting the displayZooming Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Green In focus Red Out of focusTaking photos Reducing camera shake OISSome modes, touch Set an optionExtended functions Using the Night mode Using the Auto modeUsing the Scene mode Rotate the mode dial to Touch Select a sceneUsing the Beauty Shot mode Using the Dual is modeShooting modes Using the Manual mode Using the Program modeShutter speed Aperture value Select an aperture valueSelect a shutter speed Touch Drag left or right Touch and select a sound option Recording a videoOff Record a video without sound Zoom Mute Record a video with soundTo pause while recording a video Holding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeIt is hard to get your subject in focus when Preventing your subject from being out of focusUse the focus lock Recording a voice memo Recording voice memosPress Shutter to stop Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximumShooting options Selecting a resolution 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 Selecting a resolution and qualityShooting mode, touch Select a resolution 3 mode, touch Select a resolutionSelecting a quality 2 1 8 7 6 5 Selecting a resolution and qualitySelect a photo quality Shooting mode, touch ¡ . In some modes, touchPhoto after the specified time Using the timer and remote control 2 1 8 7 6 5 4Shooting in the dark Using the flash 2 1 8 6 5Preventing red-eye 2 1 6 5 Shooting mode, touch Select a flash optionShooting in the dark How to use the flashAdjusting the ISO speed 1 Using auto focus 2 1 8 7 Using macro 2 1 8 7Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area 2 1 8 7 6 Using touch focus 1 8Changing the camera’s focus Shooting mode, touchShooting mode, touch Select a face detection option Using face detection 2 1 8 7 5Face Detection Emit a beep Using face detectionSelf Portrait Blink DetectionAdjusting the exposure manually 1 7 Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusted exposure value will appear as shown below + brighter, darkerCompensating for backlighting 1 Adjusting brightness and colorShooting mode, touch Select an ACB option Off ACB is off ACB is onSelecting a light source White balance 1 8 7 Changing the metering option 1 8 73 mode, touch Select a metering option From the white balance options, touch ¡ Shooting mode, touch Select a white balance optionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Defining your own white balanceShooting mode, touch ¡ Select a burst option Using burst modes 1 8Applying photo styles 2 1 8 Improving your photosApplying color 1 8 4 Shooting mode, touch twice Select an adjustment option Adjusting your photos 1Improving your photos Select an option e.g. SharpnessPlayback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Playback mode, press Menu Touch View ¡ Date Playing backSelect the date the file was saved Drag your finger left or right to scroll through filesSelect a file Playback mode, press Menu Touch Protect Touch Select or AllTouch Lock Protecting filesViewing photos Restoration starts Touch to cancel the restorationRestoring photos from the recycle bin Copying files to the memory cardTouch to start the slide show Touch to pause the show Touch to switch to Playback modeEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showCropping a video Playing a videoCapturing an image during playback Skip backwardPlaying a voice memo Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Pause or resume playback Stop playback Playback/EditingRotating a photo Resizing photos Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo and touch Rotate the photoApplying a special effect Editing colorEditing a photo Playback mode, select a photo and touch Select a color toneAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balace Correcting exposure problemsAdjusting Brightness/Contrast/Saturation Select a value. less or + moreCreating a print order Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Set Hdmi resolutionTurn off your camera and Hdtv Viewing files on an HdtvTurn on your camera Viewing files on a TV or HdtvHdmi cable Transferring files to your computer Installing programsFor Windows users Hardware and software requirementsTransferring files to your computer Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM driveConnect the camera to your PC Transferring files to your PCUsing Samsung Master Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPWait until your PC stops reading from the camera ClickFor Mac users Using the Samsung Master InterfacePrinting photos with a photo printer Printing photos with a photo printer Printing with custom settingsSet printing options Touch To printAppendix Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect a menu and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select a menuDisplay setting Sound settingCamera settings menu Specify how to name files Camera settingConnection setting Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera body Camera lens and touch screenTerminal Write-protect switch Label front Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerCamera specifications Voice recording Camera specificationsDate Imprinting StorageDimensions W x H x D PowerWeight Operating temperatureModel No Samsung TL34HD Responsible Party FCC noticeAddress Telephone No SamsungIndex Index For Mac For Windows Installing UsingPlaying Recording As thumbnails 49 by date On TV