Samsung EC-PL70ZZBPSIT Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Exposure Brightness

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

tPress [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

tSubject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life

tBackground: the objects around the subject

tComposition: the combination of a subject and background

Subject

Composition

Background

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)

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Contents PL70 Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep 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 informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Basic functions Optional accessoriesUnpacking Sold as a set Camera case Memory cards CableCamera layout Tripod mount Battery chamber coverSpeaker Button Description Camera layoutIcon DescriptionIcon Description IconsIcons on the right Icons on the leftTurning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modePress o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Selecting optionsPress o Changing the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press m to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosZoom out ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoomShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p b sPress o to practice Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Select a submenu View a topicHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Holding your camera correctlyPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Shooting modesUsing the frame guide Using the Scene modeShooting modes Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Beauty Shot modeTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Rotate the mode dial to Press mPress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p d b sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelect Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting image quality a p d b sShooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingPressing Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Select Press ShutterShooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b sShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Shooting mode, press M Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b sDetecting faces Using face detection a p d b sTaking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionSelect Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colourAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB pSelect Functions ““Metering Adjusting brightness and colourChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p dDeﬁning your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p sImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected colour. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p d s Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Select a value to adjust the selected itemPlayback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePress o to return to the normal view Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press F or t to view ﬁlesProtecting ﬁles Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Press f Select YesTo activate the recycle bin Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Copying ﬁles to the memory cardEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesEditing a photo Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsViewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvHdmi adapter Hdmi cable Hardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer For Windows usersTransferring ﬁles to your PC Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableSelect the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Press o to print Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photoAppendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menuSound Display Camera settings menuSettings Imprint Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Anynet+ Remote controlAutomatically Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Computer or printerError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Common questions Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreBefore contacting a service centre Situation Using QuickTime PlayerYour computer cannot play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Image size DC power input 34 pin Connector AppendixesVideo output Power source may differ depending on your region Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Playing Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows

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