Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

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Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)

1	In Shooting mode, select f .
2	Select a value to adjust the exposure.
	t +: brighter, -: darker

3 Select .

t The adjusted exposure value will appear as shown below.

t Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

t If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes photos with different exposures: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 62)

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CL80 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and safety informationSafety precautions Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Follow all safety warnings and regulations Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesTurn off the camera when in an aircraft Protect your camera’s lens Check that the camera is operating properly before use Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use your camera in the normal position Copyright information 111 Icons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents 100 Basic functions Check your product box for the following items Camera Optional accessoriesUnpacking Camera case Microphone Power buttonCamera layout 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 Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery 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 Dragging Using the touch screenTouching 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 sound Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen 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 Half-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly 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 Shooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo ““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ 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 image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video V and D modes, select f ““ Select an option Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer S a p s d v DPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, select Using the motion timer Using the timerPress Shutter Preventing red-eye a p s Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark 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 Shooting mode, select f “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus 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 Taking a self portrait shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a quick beep, press Shutter 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 Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Off ACB is off On ACB is on V and D modes, select f “ Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedChanging the metering option p d v D 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 Press Playback Starting Playback modePlaying back Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁles Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Start a slide show p Ranking your favorite faces Display in Playback modePlayback mode, select Face List Playback mode, select “ “ a category Select “ a faceSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails Protecting ﬁles Select “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockPlayback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁle Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Select . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Viewing photosPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On 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 “ Trimming a video during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes 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 Editing a photo Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles SoftVividForest Playback mode, select a photo “ Miniature Vignetting Applying smart ﬁlter effectsFish-eye Playback/Editing Applying a special effect Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Select a level Editing photos of portraitsCreating a print order Dpof 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 Cable Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Connect the camera to your computer with the USB Using Intelli-studio Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Select . twice ““PC Software ““Off Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera 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 Shooting or Playback mode, select N “ n Select AP Setting Connecting to a Wlan and conﬁguring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan automatically 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 Shooting or Playback mode, select N “ Using photo or video sharing websitesAccessing a website 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 Select Selected Files Viewing photos or videos on the Dlna devicesViewing photos or videos on a TV screen 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 Select an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Display settings Sound settingsSettings menu Camera settings Off Auto PowerImprint AF Lamp For transferring ﬁles Select Mode Select a USB mode when youComputer or printer Printing ﬁles Error messages Camera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Memory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards 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 Play videos Your camera cannotYour computer. p You cannot use Intelli-studio on Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Version Bluetooth Version Media GB guaranteedWi-Fi Ieee 802.11 b/g Effect Saturation Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output FCC notice Index Index Video Voice memo Accessing Camera Display SoundAccessing 101 Uploading photo Photo Video