Samsung BL1050 manual Using the Photo Help guide mode `

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Starting the recording mode

Using the Photo Help guide mode ( ` )

Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures.

Available functions of the photo help guide

Function that can be used when focusing is difﬁcult Functions that can be used when the image is blurred Function that can be used when ﬁlming in the dark

Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour

PHOTO HELP GUIDE

Features to use when the image is out of focus

Features to counter camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colours

Move

² Next

Pressing the

Left/Right button

Features to use when the image is out of focus Half press shutter button to focus

To focus on a subject 80cm or more away To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away

To focus on a subject less than 5cm away To focus on people’s faces

± Back

² Next

Pressing the

MENU button

Pressing the

Left/Right button

1/2

Half press shutter button to focus

Focusing status can be checked by half-pressing shutter button - Green: Focusing successful - Red: Focusing failed

± Back

² Practice

Pressing the Up/

Down button

MENU	Guide list

Pressing the shutter button

Practice begins when
you press the shutter.
MENU	Guide list

Pressing the Right button

2/2

Half press shutter button to focus

When focusing is successful, fully press the shutter button to shoot. If focusing fails, half press the button again.

±

Back

²

Practice

[Function that can be used when focusing is difﬁcult]

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Contents Page Getting to Know your camera InstructionsPage Contents Recording the movie clip without voice LCD monitor Indicator 067 PictBridge Settings 057Auto power off 060 Start the Multi Slide Show Starting play mode 062 Playback085 Samsung Master 088 081 Starting PC mode 084Software Notes 077 System Requirements 078 About the software 079Included items System chartOptional items Mode dial Identiﬁcation of featuresFront & Top Zoom W button Thumbnail BackFace DetectionFD button Bottom / 5 Function button Self-timer lampMode icon Connecting to a Power SourceIncluded battery may vary depending on sales region Inserting the memory card If there is insufﬁcient memory available Instructions on how to use the memory cardWhen the memory card is used incorrectly Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost dataAbout Description Icons LCD monitor indicatorSelect the Program mode by rotating the mode dial Starting the recording modeHow to use the Auto mode μ How to use the Program modeHow to use the DIS mode How to use the Manual mode ¸Using the Photo Help guide mode ` How to use the Portrait mode Frame Rate How to use the Movie clip mode ´Recording the movie clip without sound Movie clip ﬁle type AVI MjpegPressing the shutter button down half way Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesZoom W / T button Power buttonShutter button Camera Optical zoom WideDigital zoom Wide Face DetectionFD button When the person being taken does not look at the cameraFunction Description / Info î / Up button When pressing the Face Detection button again on the faceProgram ‰ Mode Auto ŠDIS Mode ÿ Macro e / Down buttonFocus lock Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro NormalNormal Macro Auto macro Selecting the ﬂash modeFlash / Left button Flash rangeFlash mode indicator Self-timer mode indecator Self-timer / Right buttonMenu / OK button Effect button Colour Available Effects, by recording mode o SelectableEffect button † Š ‰You can use the Fn button to set the following menus How to use the Fn menuFn button ‰ ÿQuality / Frame rate SizeMetering Drive modeWhite balance MENU/OK button selects previous Exposure compensationWhite Custom white balanceSuitable for editing images on your PC Items indicated by are default settingsRecording SharpnessYou can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Max sec Auto Focus type Voice MemoPress the Pause button Ø again Voice RecordingPause recording To resume the recordingSound menu Scene modeRecording the movie clip without voice Start up sound VolumeSound  Beep SoundWorld Time Setup menuOff Kathmandu p.44Language DisplayQuick view Start up imageLCD brightness LCD save Sub menus SettingsFormatting a memory InitialisationImprinting the recording date File nameWill not operate Auto power offSelecting Video out type Sub menus OffAuto Focus lamp Selecting a battery typePlaying back a still image Starting play modePlaying back a movie clip Still image Movie clip capture functionPlaying back a recorded voice Playing back a voice memoDescription Icon Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonThumbnail display Press the 5 function button to move to a desired imageImage enlargement Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonTemporarily stops playback Info î / Up buttonPlay & Pause Ø / Down button Voice file, or a movie clipDelete Õ button Left / Right / Menu / OK buttonPrinter » button Effect button Resize Changed image is saved as a new file name Effect button Rotating an imageEffect button Colour You can rotate the stored images by various degreesLeft / Right button Change the values Custom colourSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Play Starting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide Show Up / Down buttonSelecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effectsSetting Background Music Setting play intervalPlayback à Disappear Deleting imagesProtecting images This deletes images stored on the memoryButton Select a number of prints Cancel Cancel the print setupIs displayed Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7Sub menu will display Size. Sub menu will displayThen press the Right button Copy To CardUP/ Down button and press Down button and press the OK button PictBridgePrinter CableImages menu and press PictBridge Print SettingPictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge menu will displayImportant notes PictBridge ResetInitialises user-changed configurations ResetSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsWhen taking pictures in dark places File errorContact a camera service centre There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteriesInsert fresh batteries. p.12 Before contacting a service centreTurn the camera power on The battery is exhausted Please check the followingCheck the connection The camera is off Turn the camera onSpecifications Capacity 256MB Size Interface Digital output connector USB Audio MonoStorage Media PictBridge ·Movie Clip AVI Mjpeg ·Audio WAV Image Size~ 40C Operating TemperatureMinimum 256MB RAM Software NotesSystem Requirements Than Pentium III 500MHz Mac OS 10.3 or laterAbout the software You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Setting up the application softwareSetting up the application software Computer are connected Starting PC modeCamera settings for connection Turn on the camera With the supplied USB cableRefer to page 84 Removing the removable disk Connecting the camera to a PCPop-up menu will open. Click the Cut or Copy menu CutUnplug the USB cable Removing the removable diskClick the Start button to download the images Samsung MasterClick Next button Downloaded images will be displayedHelp menu AdjustAdd Media You can add other media elements to a movie Edit ClipSaturation Windows media asf file typesPage FAQ Conscious products Samsung Eco-markAddress FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Model NoMemo