Samsung EC-PL100ZBPEE1, EC-PL101ZBDSE1, EC-PL100ZBPSE1, EC-PL100ZBPBZA manual Common questions

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Common questions

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

appear red.

t Set the flash option to

Red-eye or

Red-eye Fix. (p. 42)

 

t If the photo has already been taken, select

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 65)

 

 

Photos have dust

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

spots.

t Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

 

t Set ISO speed options. (p. 43)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred.

This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.

 

t Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25)

 

t Use the d mode. (p. 32)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.

when shooting at

This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

night.

t Rotate the mode dial to N. (p. 30)

 

 

t Turn on the flash. (p. 42)

 

 

 

t Set ISO speed options. (p. 43)

 

 

t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between

too dark because of

the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

backlighting.

t Avoid shooting in front of the sun.

 

 

t Select

Backlight in the s mode. (p. 29)

 

t Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 42)

 

 

t Adjust the exposure. (p. 49)

 

 

t Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 49)

 

t Set the metering option to

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 50)

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Contents PL100/PL101 Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageUse only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualified personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCamera case Memory card Cable Basic functionsCamera layout Tripod mountButton Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedPerforming the initial setup Press PowerLearning icons Icons on the leftIcons on the right InformationShooting mode, press m Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option orMenu Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menuRotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting a white balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press F or t to scroll to a white balance optionSetting the display and sound Setting the soundChanging the display type Press D repeatedly to change a display typeTaking photos Press Shutter to take a photoTurning on the front display ZoomingTaking photos Press Front LCD to turn on the front displayDigital zoom Digital rangeWhen H is displayed Select the d mode to reduce camera shake digitally. pHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Scene mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the frame guide Using the Night modeTo cancel the guides, press o Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Select the aperture value or shutter speedSelect an option To hide facial imperfections, press mBefore correction Using the DIS modeSelect Shooting “ Face Retouch ““an option Using the Program mode Recording a videoPress m Select Movie “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recordingShooting mode, press Front LCD once Using the Self-portrait modeTaking photos with the front display Taking photos with the front display Using the Couple modeUsing the Children mode Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Recording a video with the front displayAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b N sRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution a p d b N s v SSelecting image quality a p d b N s V mode, press m Select Movie “ Movie Size “ an optionUsing the timer a p d b N s v S Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tUsing the flash a p b N s S Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p b N s Shooting mode, press FShooting mode, press m Select Shooting “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Using tracking auto focus a p d N s Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus area a p d N s Using face detection a p d b s Detecting facesDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Shooting ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionAdjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option p dSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Shooting ““Metering “ an optionDefining your own white balance Using burst modes p Select Shooting ““Drive “ an optionAdjust the amount of the selected color Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p d Less or + moreImproving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Display in Playback modePlaying back Press PPlaying back Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press m Select a categoryPress o to return to the normal view Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumSelect the file you want to protect and press o Press fViewing files as thumbnails Protecting filesViewing photos Press f Select YesDeleting files Copying files to the memory cardStarting a slide show Playing a video Set the slide show effect Select Start ““PlayPlayback mode, select a video and press o Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying voice memos Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing a voice memoRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + morePrinting photos as thumbnails Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, press m Viewing files on a TV Installing Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio RequirementsTransferring files to your computer for Windows Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveInstalling Intelli-studio Using Intelli-studio Icon Transferring files using Intelli-studioConnect the camera to your computer with the USB cable Turn on the camera Select a folder on your computer to save new filesOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your computer for Mac Configuring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgePress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screenDisplay Camera settings menuSound Settings Auto Power When it detects a smiling face while usingImprint OffFront Display Demo Default Error messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera bodyCamera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenance  Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Your camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications Camera specifications Storage MediaFile format PictBridge  Audio WAV For 1GB SDSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-markIndex Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning on Center-weighted Multi SpotCenter AF Multi AF Tracking AF Auto Macro Normal AFAccessing Camera Display Sound Recording Video 33 Voice memoDIS Movie Night For Windows
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