Samsung EC-PL200ZBPBRU Taking photos, Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus

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Taking photos

Learn how to take photos easily and quickly in the Program mode.


1	In Shooting mode, press [			].
2	Press [		] or [ ] to scroll to Program, and then


	press [	].

Smart Auto

Program

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting.

3 Align your subject in the frame.

4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject in focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 24 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Contents PL200/PL201 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationSafety warnings Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from Health and safety informationHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly DamageAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeUse only Samsung-approved accessories Protect your camera’s lensMaintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice Copyright informationIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Camera case Memory cards Cable Optional accessoriesUnpacking Basic functionsCamera layout Smart buttonCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardPush the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing upTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your cameraInformation Learning iconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionMenu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press PressPress or to scroll to a White Balance option Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options To scroll to Shooting, and thenChanging the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press repeatedly to change a display typeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Digital rangeBefore correction Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting modeReducing camera shake OIS Select Shooting → OIS → an optionHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Use the focus lockExtended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, press Select Scene → a sceneSelect Shooting → Face Retouch → an option Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter To hide facial imperfections, pressUsing the frame guide Using the Night modeSelect an option Using the Dual is modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Shooting mode, press Select Dual isRecording a video Using the Program modeShooting mode, press Select Program Set options To pause recording Select Movie → Voice → a sound optionRecording a voice memo Recording voice memosAdding a voice memo to a photo Using face detection … ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus … ……………Selecting image quality Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Mode, pressPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Select Press Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer After pressing ShutterPreventing red-eye Using the flashShooting in the dark Off Flash does not fireRed-eye Fix Adjusting the ISO speedShooting in the dark Select Shooting → ISO → an optionLearn how to adjust the cameras focus Using macroUsing auto focus Changing the camera’s focusChanging the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focusFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press Adjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Focus Area → an optionDetecting faces Using face detectionSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Taking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a smile shotDetection Detecting eye blinkingSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Select Shooting → EVSelecting a light source White balance Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Select Shooting → Metering → an optionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Defining your own white balanceUsing burst modes Select Shooting → Drive → an optionApplying photo styles Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Select a color R Red, G Green, B BlueSelect a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photosImproving your photos Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press or to scroll through filesViewing files by category in Smart Album Playing backPlayback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a category WeekTo protect all files, select All → Lock Select File Options → Protect → SelectThen press Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Select Multiple DeletePress Select Yes Playback mode, pressEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Do thisUse the following buttons to control playback Playing a videoSet the slide show effect PressPress To resume playback Playing voice memosTo begin, and then rotate Zoom right To end, and then rotate Zoom rightPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voiceAdding a voice memo to a photo Memo, and then press PressResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Defining your own RGB tone Editing a photoSoft Vivid Forest Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreSelect File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Creating a print order DpofPrinting photos as thumbnails Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the buttons on yourCamera Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements Installing Intelli-studio Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring files to your Windows computer Turn on the camera Transferring files using Intelli-studioConnect the camera to your computer with the USB cable Select a folder on your computer to save new files toUsing Intelli-studio Icon Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring files to your Mac computer With the USB cable Turn on your camera Shooting mode, press Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer Press Or to select a photoAppendixes Select an option and save your settings Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Menu DescriptionSound Camera settings menuDisplay Yes, No SettingsPower Save FormatItem Description USB Error messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Shooting time Shooting conditions Number of photosCamera maintenance Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Macintosh computers Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on ComputerCamera specifications Camera specifications Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output Image sizePower source may differ depending on your region Correct disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung PL200 Responsible Party Telephone No SamsungIndex Camera Video Center-weighted Multi SpotIndex Video Voice memoFor Mac For Windows Accessing Camera Display SoundDual is Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Playing Recording

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