Samsung EC-PL200ZBDBUS, EC-PL200ZBPRE1, EC-PL201ZBPBE1 Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode

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Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it defects. Smart Auto Mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

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Select Smart Auto.

 

3

Align your subject in the frame.

 

The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon

Description

 

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

 

 

 

Appears when taking photos with bright white

 

backgrounds.

 

 

Icon

Description

 

 

Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.

 

 

This is available only when the flash is off.

 

 

Appears when taking portraits at night.

 

 

Appears when taking photos of landscapes with

 

 

backlighting.

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

 

 

Appears when taking portraits.

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.

 

 

Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking photos of sunsets.

 

 

Appears when taking photos of clear skies.

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking photos of forested areas.

 

 

Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful

 

 

 

 

subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.

 

 

Appears when the camera is stable (on a tripod, for

 

 

example) and the subject is motionless for a period

 

 

of time. This is available only when you are shooting

 

 

in the dark.

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when taking photos of actively moving

 

 

subjects.

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Contents PL200/PL201 Health and safety information Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careHealth and safety information Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from DamageEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensHow to record a video or voice memo Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voiceMaintenance tips Copyright informationShooting 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 cards Cable Basic functionsCamera layout Smart buttonCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Inserting the battery and memory card Push the lock up to release the batteryRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing upCharging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraLearning icons Icons on the leftInformation Icon DescriptionSelecting options Shooting mode, pressMenu PressExample Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress or to scroll to a White Balance option To scroll to Shooting, and thenSetting the display and sound Setting the soundChanging the display type Press repeatedly to change a display typeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Zooming Taking photosDigital zoom Digital rangeReduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode Reducing camera shake OISBefore correction Select Shooting → OIS → an optionWhen is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button 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 Using the Scene mode Shooting modesHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting mode, press Select Scene → a sceneUsing the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighterSelect Shooting → Face Retouch → an option To hide facial imperfections, pressUsing the frame guide Using the Night modeUsing the Dual is mode Select the aperture value or shutter speedSelect an option 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 a resolution and quality Selecting a resolutionSelecting image quality Mode, pressPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer Using the motion timerSelect Press Shutter After pressing ShutterUsing the flash Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye Off Flash does not fireAdjusting the ISO speed Shooting in the darkRed-eye Fix Select Shooting → ISO → an optionUsing macro Using auto focusLearn how to adjust the cameras 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 Using face detection When you hear a beep, press ShutterTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shotDetection Detecting eye blinkingSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EVCompensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting → EVAdjusting brightness and color Changing the metering optionSelecting a light source White balance Select Shooting → Metering → an optionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Defining your own white balanceUsing burst modes Select Shooting → Drive → an optionAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles Select a color R Red, G Green, B BlueSelect a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photosImproving your photos Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Display in Playback modePlaying back Press or to scroll through filesPlaying back Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a categoryViewing files by category in Smart Album WeekTo protect all files, select All → Lock Select File Options → Protect → SelectThen press Select Multiple Delete Press Select YesSelect File Options → Delete → All → Yes Playback mode, pressViewing photos Starting a slide showEnlarging a photo Do thisPlaying a video Set the slide show effectUse the following buttons to control playback PressPlaying voice memos To begin, and then rotate Zoom rightPress To resume playback To end, and then rotate Zoom rightPlayback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Adding a voice memo to a photoPlaying a voice memo added 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 Transferring files using Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cableTurn on the camera 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 Shooting mode, press Select Settings → USB Select Printer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerWith the USB cable Turn on your camera Press Or to select a photoAppendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Menu DescriptionSound Camera settings menuDisplay Settings Power SaveYes, No FormatItem Description USB 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 capacityAbout the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Shooting time Shooting conditions Number of photosCamera maintenance Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Play videos You cannot use Intelli-studio onMacintosh computers 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 FCC notice Model No Samsung PL200 Responsible PartyAddress Telephone No SamsungIndex Center-weighted Multi Spot IndexCamera Video Video Voice memoAccessing Camera Display Sound Dual is Movie Program Scene Smart AutoFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording
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