Samsung EC-PL100ZBPBIL Changing the camera’s focus, Using macro a p d, Using auto focus a p d

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.

Using macro a p d v

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.”

t Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

t Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.

Using auto focus a p d v

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.

1 In Shooting mode, press [M].

Normal (AF)

2 Select an option.

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm (farther than 1 m when using zoom).

Macro: Focus on a subject 10-80 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom).

Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 10 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom).

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents PL100/PL101 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life 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 BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera case Memory card Cable Basic functionsTripod mount Camera layoutIcon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Inserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedPress Power Performing the initial setupIcons on the left Learning iconsIcons on the right InformationUse the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or Shooting mode, press mMenu Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menuSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press F or t to scroll to a white balance optionSetting the sound Setting the display and soundChanging the display type Press D repeatedly to change a display typePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosZooming Turning on the front displayTaking photos Press Front LCD to turn on the front displayDigital range Digital zoomSelect the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. p When H is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing 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 Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Night mode Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, press o Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect an option To hide facial imperfections, press mUsing 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 modeSelecting a resolution a p d b N s v S Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p d b N s V mode, press m Select Movie “ Movie Size “ an option Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timer a p d b N s v S Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tShooting in the dark Using the flash a p b N s SPreventing red-eye a p b N s Shooting mode, press FAdjusting 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 Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Shooting ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p d Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Shooting ““Metering “ an optionDefining your own white balance Select Shooting ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes pImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected colorApplying photo styles a p d Less or + moreAdjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemImproving your photos Playback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPlayback mode, rotate Zoom left Press m Select a category Playing backPress o to return to the normal view Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumPress f Select the file you want to protect and press oViewing files as thumbnails Protecting filesPress f Select Yes Viewing photosDeleting files Copying files to the memory cardStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video and press o Use the following buttons to control playbackCapturing an image during playback Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing a voice memoEditing 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 Transferring files to your computer for Windows Installing Intelli-studioRequirements for Intelli-studio RequirementsInsert 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 Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screenCamera settings menu SoundDisplay Settings When it detects a smiling face while using Auto PowerImprint OffFront Display Demo Default Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityAbout 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 Your computer. p Your camera cannotPlay videos  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications Camera specifications Media StorageFile format PictBridge  Audio WAV For 1GB SDSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Center-weighted Multi Spot Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning onCenter AF Multi AF Tracking AF Auto Macro Normal AFRecording Video 33 Voice memo Accessing Camera Display SoundDIS Movie Night For Windows
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