Samsung EC-PL100ZBPSDX, EC-PL101ZBDSE1 manual Preventing your subject from being out of focus

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

-there is little contrast between the subject and background

(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background)

-the light source behind the subject is too bright

-the subject is shiny

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

t When you take photos in low light

Turn on the flash. (p. 42)

t When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 52)

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Contents PL100/PL101 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and petsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Basic functions Optional accessoriesUnpacking Camera case Memory card CableTripod mount Camera layoutIcon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Inserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modePress Power Performing the initial setupInformation Learning iconsIcons on the left Icons on the rightPress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Shooting mode, press mUse the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or MenuPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress D repeatedly to change a display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Changing the display typePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosPress Front LCD to turn on the front display Turning on the front displayZooming Taking photosDigital range Digital zoomHalf-pressing the shutter button When H is displayedSelect the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. p Holding your camera correctlyPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frameShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Shooting modesAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode Using the frame guideUsing the Night mode To cancel the guides, press oTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Select an optionUsing the DIS mode Select Shooting “ Face Retouch ““an optionBefore correction Recording a video Using the Program modeTo pause recording Press m Select Movie “ Voice ““a sound optionUsing the Self-portrait mode Taking photos with the front displayShooting mode, press Front LCD once Using the Couple mode Using the Children modeTaking photos with the front display Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait modeRecording voice memos a p d b N s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeV mode, press m Select Movie “ Movie Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b N s v S Selecting image quality a p d b N sShooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b N s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingShooting mode, press F Using the flash a p b N s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b N sAdjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, press m Select Shooting “ ISO “ an option Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus a p d N sAdjusting the focus area a p d N s Detecting faces Using face detection a p d b sUsing face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Select Shooting ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB pSelect Shooting ““Metering “ an option Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p dDefining your own white balance Select Shooting ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes pLess or + more Adjust the amount of the selected colorImproving your photos Applying photo styles a p dAdjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemImproving your photos Playback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backViewing files by category in Smart Album Playing backPlayback mode, rotate Zoom left Press m Select a category Press o to return to the normal viewProtecting files Select the file you want to protect and press oPress f Viewing files as thumbnailsCopying files to the memory card Viewing photosPress f Select Yes Deleting filesStarting a slide show Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playback mode, select a video and press oPlaying a voice memo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memo added to a photoEditing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Applying photo stylesEditing a photo Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsCreating a print order Dpof Playback mode, press mPrinting photos as thumbnails Viewing files on a TV Requirements Installing Intelli-studioTransferring files to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioInsert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive Installing Intelli-studioTransferring files to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studio Transferring files using Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cableIcon Select a folder on your computer to save new files Turn on the cameraDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring files to your computer for Mac Press o to print Configuring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photoAppendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menuCamera settings menu SoundDisplay Settings Off Auto PowerWhen it detects a smiling face while using ImprintFront Display Demo Default Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useAbout the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Camera maintenance  Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center  You cannot use Intelli-studio on Your camera cannotYour computer. p Play videosCamera specifications Camera specifications  Audio WAV For 1GB SD StorageMedia File format PictBridgeSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Auto Macro Normal AF Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning onCenter-weighted Multi Spot Center AF Multi AF Tracking AFFor Windows Accessing Camera Display SoundRecording Video 33 Voice memo DIS Movie Night
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