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Extended functions
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting modes …………………………………………… 28
Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 28
Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 29
Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 30
Using the Night mode ……………………………………… 30
Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 31
Using the DIS mode ………………………………………… 32
Using the Program mode …………………………………… 33
Recording a video …………………………………………… 33
Taking photos with the front display …………………… 35
Using the Self-portrait mode ……………………………… 35
Using the Couple mode | …………………………………… 36 |
Using the Children mode | ………………………………… 36 |
Recording a video with the front display …………………… 37
Recording voice memos ………………………………… 38
Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 38
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 38
Contents
PL100/PL101
Health and safety information
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Health and safety information
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Protect your camera’s lens
Copyright information
Shooting mode icons
Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Subject, background, and composition
Exposure Brightness
Common questions
Quick reference
Taking photos of people
Contents
Contents
Basic functions
Optional accessories
Unpacking
Camera case Memory card Cable
Basic functions
Camera layout
Tripod mount
Camera layout
Icon Mode Description
Button
Battery
Inserting the battery and memory card
Removing the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged
Performing the initial setup
Press Power
Learning icons
Icons on the left
Icons on the right
Information
Shooting mode, press m
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or
Menu
Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu
Rotate the mode dial to p Press m
Selecting a white balance option in the P mode
Selecting options
Press F or t to scroll to a white balance option
Setting the display and sound
Setting the sound
Changing the display type
Press D repeatedly to change a display type
Taking photos
Press Shutter to take a photo
Turning on the front display
Zooming
Taking photos
Press Front LCD to turn on the front display
Digital zoom
Digital range
When H is displayed
Select the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. p
Holding your camera correctly
Half-pressing the shutter button
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Extended functions
Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame
Using the Smart Auto mode
Shooting modes
Using the Scene mode
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Shooting modes
Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo
Using the frame guide
Using the Night mode
To cancel the guides, press o
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Select the aperture value or shutter speed
Select an option
To hide facial imperfections, press m
Select Shooting Face Retouch an option
Using the DIS mode
Before correction
Using the Program mode
Recording a video
Press m Select Movie Voice a sound option
To pause recording
Taking photos with the front display
Using the Self-portrait mode
Shooting mode, press Front LCD once
Using the Children mode
Using the Couple mode
Taking photos with the front display
Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode
Recording a video with the front display
Recording a voice memo
Recording voice memos a p d b N s
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode
Shooting options
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution a p d b N s v S
Selecting image quality a p d b N s
V mode, press m Select Movie Movie Size an option
Using the timer a p d b N s v S
Press Shutter to start the timer
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting
Shooting mode, press t
Using the flash a p b N s S
Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye a p b N s
Shooting mode, press F
Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the ISO speed p
Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting ISO an option
Using auto focus a p d
Using macro a p d
Changing the camera’s focus
Using tracking auto focus a p d N s
Changing the camera’s focus
Adjusting the focus area a p d N s
Using face detection a p d b s
Detecting faces
Taking a smile shot
Using face detection
Detecting eye blinking
Adjusting brightness and color
Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d
Compensating for backlighting ACB p
Select Shooting ACB an option. Option Description
Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option p d
Selecting a light source White balance p d
Select Shooting Metering an option
Defining your own white balance
Using burst modes p
Select Shooting Drive an option
Adjust the amount of the selected color
Improving your photos
Applying photo styles a p d
Less or + more
Select a value to adjust the selected item
Adjusting your photos p
Improving your photos
Playback/Editing
Starting Playback mode
Display in Playback mode
Playing back
Press P
Playing back
Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press m Select a category
Press o to return to the normal view
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
Select the file you want to protect and press o
Press f
Viewing files as thumbnails
Protecting files
Viewing photos
Press f Select Yes
Deleting files
Copying files to the memory card
Starting a slide show
Playing a video
Set the slide show effect Select Start Play
Playback mode, select a video and press o
Use the following buttons to control playback
Playing voice memos
Capturing an image during playback
Playing a voice memo added to a photo
Playing a voice memo
Resizing photos
Editing a photo
Rotating a photo
Applying photo styles
Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more
Editing a photo
Correcting exposure problems
Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more
Playback mode, press m
Creating a print order Dpof
Printing photos as thumbnails
Viewing files on a TV
Installing Intelli-studio
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Requirements for Intelli-studio
Requirements
Installing Intelli-studio
Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Using Intelli-studio
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable
Transferring files using Intelli-studio
Icon
Turn on the camera
Select a folder on your computer to save new files
Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC
Transferring files to your computer for Mac
Configuring print settings
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge
Press F or t to select a photo
Press o to print
Appendixes
Camera settings menu
Accessing the settings menu
Select a menu
Press m to return to the previous screen
Sound
Camera settings menu
Display
Settings
Auto Power
When it detects a smiling face while using
Imprint
Off
Front Display Demo Default
Error messages
Error message Suggested remedies
Camera maintenance
Cleaning your camera
Camera lens and display
Camera body
Camera maintenance
About memory cards
Memory cards you can use
Memory card capacity
Battery specifications
About the battery
Battery life
Camera maintenance
Do not place the battery in a microwave oven
Before contacting a service center
Situation Suggested remedies
Before contacting a service center
Your camera cannot
Your computer. p
Play videos
You cannot use Intelli-studio on
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
Storage
Media
File format PictBridge
Audio WAV For 1GB SD
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Samsung Eco-mark
Index
Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning on
Center-weighted Multi Spot
Center AF Multi AF Tracking AF
Auto Macro Normal AF
Accessing Camera Display Sound
Recording Video 33 Voice memo
DIS Movie Night
For Windows