Samsung EC-ES30ZZBABIL, EC-ES30ZZBABE1 Changing the camera’s focus, Using macro, Using auto focus

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.

Using macro

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.”

• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

•Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 32 in. (40 cm.)

Using auto focus

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.

1 In Shooting mode, press [].

Normal (AF)

2 Select an option.

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 32 in. (80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 3 1/4 ft. (1 m) when using the zoom.

Macro: Focus on a subject 2 to 32 in. (5 - 80 cm) from the camera.

Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm). Farther than 3 1/4 ft. (1 m) when using the zoom.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents ES30 Safety warnings Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and safety informationProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from DamageUse only Samsung-approved accessories Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice How to record a video or voice memoMaintenance tips Copyright informationIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera layout Button Description Camera layoutRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardTurning on your camera Turning on your camera in Playback modeLearning icons Mode iconsInformation Icons on the rightShooting mode, press Selecting optionsMenu PressShooting mode, press Press Selecting optionsPress or Press or to scroll to White Balance, and then press orSetting the sound Setting the display and 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 To scroll to Program, and thenDigital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Make sure nothing is SelectUse the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusExtended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, press Select Mode → Smart Auto For the Night mode, see Using the Night mode on Using the Scene modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Beauty Shot mode Using the Night mode Using the frame guideShooting mode, press Select Mode → DIS Using the DIS modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Select an optionShooting mode, press Select Mode → Program Set options Using the Program modeShooting mode, press Select Mode → Movie Press Recording a videoOption Description To pause recordingSelect Movie → Voice → a sound option Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Using face detection … ………………………Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality Mode, pressLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer Using the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter After pressing ShutterShooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye Off Flash does not fireShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speedRed-eye Fix Select Shooting → ISO → an optionUsing auto focus Using macroLearn how to adjust the cameras focus Changing the camera’s focusSelect Shooting → Focus Area → an option Adjusting the focus areaChanging the camera’s focus Select Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detectionDetecting faces When you hear a beep, press Shutter Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shotSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Detecting eye blinkingDetection Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting → EVChanging the metering option Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance Select Shooting → Metering → an optionDefining your own white balance Aim the lens at a piece of white paperSelect Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modesImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying 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 Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press or to scroll through filesPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press Select a category Playing backViewing files by category in Smart Album WeekThen press Select File Options → Protect → SelectTo protect all files, select All → Lock Press Select Yes Select Multiple DeleteSelect File Options → Delete → All → Yes Deleting filesStarting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Do thisSet the slide show effect Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback PressTo begin, and then push Zoom up Playing voice memosPress To resume playback To end, and then push Zoom upAdding a voice memo to a photo Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voicePlaying 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 Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsPlayback mode, press Creating a print order DpofSelect File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Printing photos as thumbnailsCamera 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 Installing Intelli-studioSelect a folder on your computer to save new files to Transferring files using Intelli-studioUsing Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable 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 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Shooting mode, press Select Settings → USB Select PrinterWith the USB cable Turn on your camera Press Or to select a photoAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Menu DescriptionDisplay Camera settings menuSound Settings Item Description USB Battery TypeError message Error messagesError message Suggested remedies Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityUse for SBC-N2 About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center You cannot use Intelli-studio on Play videosMacintosh computers ComputerCamera specifications Camera specifications File format PictBridge Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputAudio WAV For 1GB SD Image sizeCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Model No Samsung ES30 Responsible Party FCC noticeAddress Telephone No SamsungIndex Index Center-weighted Multi SpotCamera Video Video Voice memoDIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording
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