Samsung EC-PL55ZZBPBRU, EC-PL55ZZBPBE1 manual Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Pressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[Lightly press the shutter button]

[Press the shutter button]

The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator

( Ã) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.

Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the sun. Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (see page 23), fill-in flash (see page 32), spot metering (see page 42), exposure compensation (see page 36) or ACB (see page 42) function.

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

-When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

-If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

-If the subject is moving at high speed.

-When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

-When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).

-When the surroundings are dark.

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Contents Page Getting to Know your camera InstructionsPage Contents 045 Image Adjust How to use the Scene modes 040 Face ToneHow to use the Movie clip mode 040 Face Retouch 043 Drive mode050 Display Bright 059 Smart Album Quick view 052 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type055 Setting the USB 050 Start up imageCopy To Card System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Speaker Shutter button Identification of featuresPower button Flash Lens/ Lens cover Microphone Front & TopBack Left button Battery chamberSelf-timer Bottom Function buttonMode 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 cardClip Functions and selections LCD monitor indicatorHow to use the menu Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menusUse the left or right buttons to select a sub menu Auto mode Program mode Starting the recording modeHow to use the Smart Auto mode Smart Auto mode Scene mode Select pointCard is not inserted, an image will be How to use the Auto modeHow to use the Program mode How to use the DIS modeIf the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred Using the Photo Help guide mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Beauty Shot modeTake a picture from the angle you choose How to use the Frame Guide modeMovie clip file type AVI Mjpeg How to use the Movie clip modeRecording the movie clip without sound Image size and type are listed belowPressing the shutter button down half way Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesPower button Shutter buttonZoom button Tele zoom Optical zoom Macro / Down button Info Disp / Up buttonMode Types of focus mode and focus range W Wide, T Tele Unit cmMode Program Mode DIS ModeNormal Macro Auto macro Focus lockFlash / Left button Flash rangeFlash mode indicator Mode Self-timer / Right buttonUse a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking Smart Auto flashDo not move Taking an image after 2 sec Selecting the self-timerMotion Timer StartingMenu button OK buttonFunctions Exposure compensation How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonThree-way fluorescent lighting Icon DescriptionFor taking images outside Cast skyPress the shutter button fully to take a picture When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to AutoFace Detection Or subject brightnessSelf Portrait Digital zoom is not activated in this modeWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera This function can detect up to 10 personsFace Retouch Image Size Quality / Frame rate 3984XSize 640X480 320X240 Jpeg Metering Auto Focus type Drive modePhoto Style Selector Image Adjust File type *.wav Voice Memo Voice RecordingIf the shutter button is released Shutter button againRecording the movie clip without voice Beep Sound Volume Shutter soundSound menu Sound Function Description Setup menuDisplay LanguageDisplay Save Start up imageQuick view Display BrightInitialisation SettingsNo* Settings will not be restored to their defaults Formatting a memorySetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Date Only the Date will be Auto power offImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type On* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditionsYou can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB Pressing the OK button again will Starting play modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a recorded voice Movie clip capture functionOn/Off Playing back a voice memoTo resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK button 100-0010Play mode button Thumbnail º / Enlargement í buttonSmart Album Categorized depending on the sequence ŶDetails of Each CategoryPicture, video, or voice Recorded datesImage You can tell whether the image Image enlargement Select an image that you want toButton Viewed by pressing the 5 function ButtonResumes playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Temporarily stops playbackDelete Õ button Left / Right / Down / Menu buttonMenu Tab Main Menu Effect Multi Slide Show Interval  Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMenu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu All4X6 Size LayoutMenus are subject to change without prior notice Resize EditChanged image is saved as a new file name Rotating an imageYou can rotate the stored images by various degrees SelectorChange the face retouch by pressing the Left/Right button Custom colourButton and press the OK button New file nameBar for selecting the saturation will be Brightness will be displayedChange the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button Button and press the OK button. ThenStart the Multi Slide Show Repeat The Slide show is repeated until cancelledView Starting the Multi Slide Show Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effectsDeleting images Setting play intervalSetting Background Music File OptionsVoice memo Protecting imagesReset Cancel the print setup PrintsZoom button Select the number Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayCopy To Card Press the Right buttonSelect the Copy To Card menu tab by PictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt WeatherExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Delete the file. Memory card error File errorContact a camera service centre There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteriesInsert fresh batteries. p.14 Before contacting a service centreRefer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is off Please check the followingCheck the connection The camera is off Turn the camera onSpecifications Storage Media SD card Up to 4GB guaranteedMovie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fps~ 40C Power Source1050mAh Sales regionSystem Requirements Software NotesAbout the software Setting up the application software Camera Installer menu Auto run frameYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Refer to page 94 Removing the removable disk Downloading stored imagesConnect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Select an image and press the right mouse buttonStarting PC mode Unplug 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 Edit ClipSaturation Windows media asf file typesUsing the USB Driver for MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MACRight-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamation Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC?Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark Correct Disposal of This Product
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