Samsung EC-PL200ZBPBIT, EC-PL200ZBPRE1, EC-PL201ZBPBE1, EC-PL201ZBPRE1 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.

•

Set the flash option to

Red-eye or

Red-eye Fix. (p. 39)

 

•

If the photo has already been taken, select

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 64)

 

 

Photos have dust

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

spots.

•

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

 

•

Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred.

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

 

•

Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 24)

 

•

Use the

mode. (p. 31)

 

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.

• Select

Night in the

mode. (p. 30)

•Turn on the flash. (p. 39)

•Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)

•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.

•

Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject.

 

•

Select

Backlight in the

mode. (p. 28)

 

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 39)

 

•

Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 47)

 

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 47)

 

 

•

Set the metering option to

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 48)

 

 

 

 

 

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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 buttonButton Description Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout 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 typePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus 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 mode, press Select Smart Auto Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes 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 isShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Using the Program modeRecording a video To pause recording Select Movie → Voice → a sound optionAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo Using face detection … ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus … ……………Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolutionSelecting image quality Mode, pressLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer 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 focusFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press Using tracking auto focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Focus Area → an optionSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detectionDetecting faces Using face detection When you hear a beep, press ShutterTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shotSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Detecting eye blinkingDetection 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 BlueImproving your photos Adjusting your photosSelect a value to adjust the selected item 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 WeekThen press Select File Options → Protect → SelectTo protect all files, select All → Lock 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 PressRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Soft Vivid Forest Editing a photoDefining your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + morePrinting photos as thumbnails Creating a print order DpofSelect File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Camera View photos or play videos using the buttons on yourViewing files on a TV Requirements Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computer Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveInstalling Intelli-studio 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 On 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 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 DescriptionDisplay Camera settings menuSound 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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