Samsung EC-PL10ZPBP/E1 manual Adjusting the focus area a p d s, Changing the camera’s focus

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area a p d s

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Functions “ Focus Area “ an option.

Option Description

Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre).

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents PL10 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 sensiblyProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Indications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesStrap Camera case Cable Memory cards Quick Start ManualCamera layout Camera layout Icon ModeButton Description Icons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelecting options Select a white balance option in the P modePress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press D or M to scroll to Functions and then press t or oPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Selecting optionsPress o Setting the sound Setting the display and soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display typeShooting mode, press O Select Auto Taking photosHalf-press Shutter to focus Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom outSelect a submenu View a topic Using the Photo Help Guide modePress o to practice Transferring files to your computer for Windows Installing programsHardware and software requirements Programs contained on the CDTransferring files to your PC Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring files to your computer for Windows Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableTransferring multimedia files to the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable RequirementsTransferring multimedia files to the camera Copy multimedia files to the corresponding foldersˆ Add video files AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG MPEG-1 Using Samsung ConverterDownloading files using Samsung Master Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your computer for Mac usersHolding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeSelect Smart Auto Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Beauty Shot mode Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, press O Select Scene “ a sceneTo cancel the guides, press o Using the frame guideSelect Functions “ Face Retouch ““an option Ask another person to take a photoSelect an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeUsing the Program mode Using the DIS modePress m Select Functions “ Stabiliser “ a stabiliser option Recording a videoTo pause recording Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p d sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p d s Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p d s V mode, press m Select Functions “ Movie Size “ an optionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p d sLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tUsing the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting in the dark Using the flash S a p sPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting mode, press FShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press MChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d sTaking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionUsing face detection Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p d Adjusting brightness and colourSelecting a light source White balance Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““MeteringDefining your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p sImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected colour. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p d s Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pImproving your photos Playback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPlaying back Press f Select the file you want to protect and press oViewing files as thumbnails Protecting filesPress f Select Yes Using the recycle binDeleting files Select File Options ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Viewing photosCopying files to the memory card Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““PlayPlayback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback Trimming a video during playbackPlaying a voice memo Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Stop playbackResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Defining your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesEditing a photo Soft VividSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsPlayback mode, press m Creating a print order DpofPhotos you want and press f Printing photos as thumbnailsViewing files on a TV Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to printMultimedia Select a file to play Using Multimedia modeSwitching to another Multimedia mode Using Multimedia modefile list, press f Select Yes to delete Locking the buttonsAccess the Music mode and play a file. p Using the Music modePlaying music files About VBRUsing the Music mode Access the Videos mode and play a file. p Using the Videos modeAccess the Text Viewer mode and view a file. p.75 Using the Text Viewer modeIcon Menu Available Description Mode Multimedia mode settings menuMultimedia mode settings menu Appendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuPress m to return to the previous screen Menu DescriptionSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Set the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minImprint 10 minError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Average time Test conditions Number of photosCamera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreBefore contacting a service centre Camera specifications Camera specifications Fine Normal For 1GB SDImage size MW 16ΩSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingAuto DIS Movie Photo Help Guide Program Scene Smart Auto For Mac For Windows
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