Samsung TL34HD Changing the metering option 1 8 7, Selecting a light source White balance 1 8 7

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Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option 1 8 7 3

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

1 In Shooting mode, touch

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(In the 3 mode, touch

 

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2 Select a metering option.

Option

Description

 

Your camera averages the meter reading of

Center

 

the entire frame with emphasis placed on

 

the center.

Weighted

 

Suitable for photos with subjects in the

 

 

 

center of the frame.

 

 

 

Selecting a light source (White balance) 1 8 7 3

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

Option

Description

 

Your camera divides the scene into several

Multi

 

areas, and then measures the light intensity

 

of each area.

 

 

 

Suitable for general photos.

 

 

 

 

Your camera measures only the light intensity

 

 

of the very center of the frame.

Spot

If a subject is not in the center of the scene,

 

 

your photo may come out too bright or dark.

 

Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

 

 

 

(Auto WB)

 

(Daylight)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)

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Contents TL34HD Keep your camera away from small children and pets Safety WarningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and Safety InformationSafety Precautions Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Samsung Electronics America, incAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode icons next to a titleIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessQuick search Contents Contents Basic functions Camera layout Speaker Touch screen Menu button Camera layoutMain display IconsPress Playback to view stored files Playback modePress Power to turn your camera on or off Turning your camera on or offTouch an icon to open a menu or set an option Using the touch screenTouching DraggingUsing the touch screen Setting the displayGreen In focus Red Out of focus Taking photosZooming Press Shutter to take a photoSet an option Reducing camera shake OISTaking photos Some modes, touchExtended functions Rotate the mode dial to Touch Select a scene Using the Auto modeUsing the Night mode Using the Scene modeUsing 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 Mute Record a video with sound Recording a videoTouch and select a sound option Off Record a video without sound ZoomTo pause while recording a video Reducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonIt is hard to get your subject in focus when Preventing your subject from being out of focusUse the focus lock Record a short voice memo 10 seconds maximum Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo Press Shutter to stopShooting options 3 mode, touch Select a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 Shooting mode, touch Select a resolutionShooting mode, touch ¡ . In some modes, touch Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a quality 2 1 8 7 6 5 Select a photo qualityPhoto after the specified time Using the timer and remote control 2 1 8 7 6 5 4Shooting mode, touch Select a flash option Using the flash 2 1 8 6 5Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye 2 1 6 5Shooting 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 Shooting mode, touch Using touch focus 1 8Adjusting the focus area 2 1 8 7 6 Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, touch Select a face detection option Using face detection 2 1 8 7 5Face Detection Blink Detection Using face detectionEmit a beep Self Portrait+ brighter, darker Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually 1 7 Adjusted exposure value will appear as shown belowOff ACB is off ACB is on Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting 1 Shooting mode, touch Select an ACB optionSelecting a light source White balance 1 8 7 Changing the metering option 1 8 73 mode, touch Select a metering option Defining your own white balance Shooting mode, touch Select a white balance optionFrom the white balance options, touch ¡ Aim the lens at a piece of white paperShooting mode, touch ¡ Select a burst option Using burst modes 1 8Applying photo styles 2 1 8 Improving your photosApplying color 1 8 4 Select an option e.g. Sharpness Adjusting your photos 1Shooting mode, touch twice Select an adjustment option Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Drag your finger left or right to scroll through files Playing backPlayback mode, press Menu Touch View ¡ Date Select the date the file was savedProtecting files Playback mode, press Menu Touch Protect Touch Select or AllSelect a file Touch LockCopying files to the memory card Restoration starts Touch to cancel the restorationViewing photos Restoring photos from the recycle binStarting a slide show Touch to pause the show Touch to switch to Playback modeTouch to start the slide show Enlarging a photoSkip backward Playing a videoCropping a video Capturing an image during playbackPause or resume playback Stop playback Playback/Editing Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photoRotate the photo Editing a photoRotating a photo Resizing photos Playback mode, select a photo and touchPlayback mode, select a photo and touch Select a color tone Editing colorApplying a special effect Editing a photoSelect a value. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balace Adjusting Brightness/Contrast/SaturationCreating a print order Viewing files on an Hdtv Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Set Hdmi resolutionViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Turn off your camera and HdtvTurn on your camera Viewing files on a TV or HdtvHdmi cable Hardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring files to your computer For Windows usersTransferring files to your PC Insert the installation CD in a CD-ROM driveTransferring files to your computer Connect the camera to your PCClick Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPUsing Samsung Master Wait until your PC stops reading from the cameraFor Mac users Using the Samsung Master InterfacePrinting photos with a photo printer Touch To print Printing with custom settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer Set printing optionsAppendix Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select a menu Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menu and save your settingsDisplay setting Sound settingCamera settings menu Specify how to name files Camera settingConnection setting Error messages Camera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceTerminal Write-protect switch Label front About memory cardsBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerCamera specifications Storage Camera specificationsVoice recording Date ImprintingOperating temperature PowerDimensions W x H x D WeightTelephone No Samsung FCC noticeModel No Samsung TL34HD Responsible Party AddressIndex Index As thumbnails 49 by date On TV Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording