Taking photos, Press Shutter to take a photo

Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.

1 Make sure that the camera is in the a mode (Auto), the camera’s default shooting mode.

t If not, select the mode icon a.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

t A green frame means the subject in focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Samsung CL80 Taking photos, Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus, Press Shutter to take a photo

Contents

CL80 Safety warnings Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety information Safety precautionsHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Use only Samsung-approved accessories Turn off the camera when in an aircraftFollow all safety warnings and regulations Protect your camera’s lens Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Use your camera in the normal position Copyright information 111 Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents 100 Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items Camera Camera case Power button Camera layoutMicrophone Flash Camera layout Steady When connecting to a computer or in focusPlayback button Touch screen Status lamp Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Select Language Select a time zone and select Performing the initial setupSet the date and time, select a date format, and select Select to switch to the Shooting mode Performing the initial setupCalibration Status icons Learning iconsOption icons touch Using the touch screen TouchingDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or option Using the touch screen Using gestures Select the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMovie Record a video. p Basic functions Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the touch screen and sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the sound Select to return to the previous mode Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v D Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option When h is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc sceneShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Beauty Shot mode Shooting mode, select a “ s ““““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an option Using the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode To focus Press Shutter to take the photo Before correction After correction Using the Program mode Recording a video To pause recording Select ““ ““a sound option. Option Description Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d v D Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a videoSelecting image quality a p s d V and D modes, select f ““ Select an option Using the timer S a p s d v D Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Using the motion timer Using the timerPress Shutter Using the ﬂash S a p s Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting mode, select Select an option Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using auto focus a p d v D Using macro a p d v DChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, select f “ Indicated by a frame Using one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s d Using face detection a p s d Detecting faces Using face detection When you hear a quick beep, press ShutterTaking a self portrait shot Taking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Detecting eye blinking Registering faces as your favorites My Star Select when the face list appears Viewing your favorite faces Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and color The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is on Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted Changing the metering option p d v DV and D modes, select f “ Multi Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balanceAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Applying photo styles a p d Improving your photosDeﬁning your own RGB tone Improving your photos Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dNormal No effect Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pDecrease the saturation + Increase the saturation Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Playing backPress Playback Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁles Selecting a menu using motion recognition Playing backPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show p Display in Playback mode Playback mode, selectRanking your favorite faces Face List Select “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails Protecting ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁleSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Viewing photos Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ OnSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ Retrieve Enlarging a photo Starting a slide show Select to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playback Adding a voice memo to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Adjust the amount of the color Applying photo stylesEditing a photo SoftVividForest Playback mode, select a photo “ Miniature Vignetting Applying smart ﬁlter effectsFish-eye Playback/Editing Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Editing photos of portraits Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Select a level Playback mode, select M Select . “ Dpof ““Select Set Dpof options Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screen Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsCable Connect the camera to your computer with the USB Using Intelli-studio Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Select . twice ““PC Software ““Off Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Turn on the cameraScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsSelect Yes to conﬁrm Wireless network/Bluetooth Connecting to a Wlan and conﬁguring network settings Connecting to a Wlan automaticallyShooting or Playback mode, select N “ n Select AP Setting Select an AP device Connecting to a Wlan manually Connecting to a Wlan and conﬁguring network settings Network connection tips Storing email addresses Shooting or Playback mode, select N “ n Select Email Address Conﬁguring the WPS setting Setting the ﬁle size to shareSetting a password Checking information Changing the passwordEntering text Using photo or video sharing websites Accessing a websiteShooting or Playback mode, select N “ Icons on a website Using photo or video sharing websites Enter a title and select an album, and then select Enter email addresses for the sender and receiver Sending photos via email Select to enter or modify the email address of the sender Viewing photos or videos on the Dlna devices Viewing photos or videos on a TV screenSelect Selected Files Select photos or videos to share Viewing photos or videos on another device renderer Viewing photos or videos on the Dlna devices Viewing photos or videos on the Dlna devices Sending photos or videos to another camera Sending or receiving photos or videos with a cameraReceiving photos or videos from another camera Sending or receiving photos or videos with a camera Enter a password 4~6 digits and select OK Sending photos via BluetoothSelect a Bluetooth-enabled device Sending photos via Bluetooth After sending is complete, select “ Yes Appendixes Settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Display settings Sound settingsSettings menu Camera settings Auto Power ImprintOff AF Lamp Select Mode Select a USB mode when you Computer or printerFor transferring ﬁles Printing ﬁles Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and touch screen Camera body Camera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity Battery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Your camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio on Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Media GB guaranteed Wi-Fi Ieee 802.11 b/gVersion Bluetooth Version Effect Saturation Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output FCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Accessing 101 Uploading photoVideo Voice memo Photo Video