Samsung EC-PL50ZPBP/VN Focus lock, Flash / Left button, Flash range, Normal Macro Auto macro

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Focus lock

To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

Using the Focus Lock

1.Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2.Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3.With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your ﬁnger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.

1. The image to be	2. Press the SHUTTER	3. Recompose the picture
captured.	button halfway and	and fully depress the
	focus on the subject.	SHUTTER button.

Flash ( ) / Left button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.

When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.

[Selecting the Auto ﬂash]

Selecting the ﬂash mode

1.Select a desired Recording mode, except the [Movie] mode and the [DIS] mode. (p.20)

2.Press the Flash button until the desired ﬂash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3.A ﬂash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct ﬂash to suit the environment.

	Flash range						(Unit: m)
	ISO	Normal		Macro		Auto macro

		WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE
		WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE

	AUTO	0.8~4.5	0.8~2.4	0.2~0.8	0.5~0.8	0.2~4.5	0.5~2.4

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Contents PL50 Getting to Know your camera Instructions002 Contents Formatting a memory Initialisation Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image AdjustSmart Album 006 System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identiﬁcation of features Front & TopShutter button Speaker Back Identification of featuresFunction button BottomMode icon Self-timer lampConnecting to a Power Source SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpeciﬁcationNumber of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A How to charge the rechargeable battery Charging LED of the AC AdapterCharging LED Battery Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown When the memory card is used incorrectly Instructions on how to use the memory card016 When using the camera for the ﬁrst time Setting up the date, time and date typeFor more information about the World Time, refer to LCD monitor indicator How to use the menu Use the left or right buttons to select a sub menuUse the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus How to use the Auto mode Starting the recording modeSelecting modes Insert the memory card p.14. As thisHow to use the DIS mode How to use the Program modeUsing the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Beauty Shot modeMode dial. p.20 Desired modeChanging the Shutter speed and Aperture value How to use the Long Time ShutterRecording the movie clip without sound How to use the Movie clip modeMovie clip ﬁle type AVI Mjpeg Frame RateEach scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the Smart Auto modePressing the shutter button down half way Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesUsing the camera buttons to set the camera Zoom button Power buttonShutter button Digital zoom Wide Zoom buttonMacro / Down button Info Disp / Up buttonMode DIS Mode Mode ProgramFlash / Left button Focus lockFlash range Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Motion Timer Selecting the self-timerPressing the Shutter button Stopping the detectionMenu button Functions Available when the voice recording function is selectedAgain will return the LCD to the initial display Movie Clip and Still Image mode. There is no menuExposure compensation How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonFor taking images outside Icon DescriptionCast sky Three-way ﬂuorescent lightingOr subject brightness Face DetectionISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 Same amount of light is present, bySelf Portrait When the person being taken does not look at the cameraFace Tone Face RetouchSmile Shot Quality / Frame rate Image SizeMetering Center WeightedACB Sub menus Off, On Multi Exposure will be calculated Based on an averageDrive mode Auto Focus type Photo Style Selector Up/Down button Image AdjustLeft/Right button ImageShutter button is released Voice MemoShutter button again File type *.wavPausing while recording a voice Recording the movie clip without voiceYou can record the movie without voice Sound menu Volume Shutter soundSound  Beep SoundDisplay Setup menuStart up image Quick viewDisplay Bright Display Save No* Settings will not be restored to their defaults SettingsFormatting a memory InitialisationSetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage Auto power offImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesSelecting Video out type USB sub menus Auto Automatically enables an ex Auto Focus lamp Setting the USBOn* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions Ternal device connected with aManner mode Starting play modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipMovie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voicePlaying back a voice memo 059 Smart Album Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonImage enlargement Details of Each CategoryTon You can tell whether the image disFile, or a movie clip Play & Pause / OK buttonTemporarily stops playback Resumes playbackDelete Õ button Left / Right / Down / Menu buttonShow Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorAll Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary4X6 Menu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuLayout Menus are subject to change without prior noticeResize EditRotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degreesChanged image is saved as a new file name Custom colour Image AdjustButton and press the OK button New file nameChange the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button Brightness will be displayedBe saved as a new file name Contrast control Right buttonView Repeat The Slide show is repeated until cancelledStarting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Conﬁgure Multi Slide show effectsUnique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide Show Setting Background Music Setting play intervalFile Options Deleting imagesYou can add your voice to a stored still image Protecting imagesImage to be protected Released is displayedReset Cancel the print setup Zoom button Select the numberUp / Down button Select a number of prints Up / Down button Select a print size Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7Copy To Card No Cancels Copy to CardPictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingBe sure to observe the following precautions PictBridge Reset Important notesInitialises user-changed configurations Areas exposed to dust and dirtSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsContact a camera service centre File errorThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Delete the file. Memory card errorBefore contacting a service centre Re-format the memory card Exposure is excessive Reset exposure compensationSelect appropriate White balance and effect Turn the camera onSpeciﬁcations Specifications 1050mAh Power SourceCharger SAC-47, SUC-C7 Sales regionSystem Requirements Software NotesThan Pentium III 500MHz Minimum 256MB RAMAfter inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into About the softwareCD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run Exe in the CD-ROM Drive root directorySetting up the application software Camera Installer menu Auto run frameYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet 090 Starting PC mode Refer to page 94 Removing the removable disk Downloading stored imagesCut Unplug the USB cable Removing the removable diskClick Next button Samsung MasterDownloaded images will be displayed Click the Start button to download the imagesHelp menu AdjustSaturation Edit ClipWindows media asf file types Add Media098 Right-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamation FAQCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark Correct Disposal of This Product

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