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Samsung CX4 manual Choosing a Focus Setting

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Choosing a Focus Setting

If any of the following functions is assigned to the Fn button (GP.49), you can change the focus setting during shooting by pressing the Fn button.

Available Setting	Description
AF/Face Pr.	Switch between multi, spot, or subject tracking AF and face-
	priority multi AF (GP.73).
AF/Subj.Trckng	Switch between multi, spot, or face-priority multi AF and
	subject tracking AF.
AF/Multi Trgt	Switch between multi, spot, face-priority multi, or subject
	tracking AF and multi-target AF.
AF/MF	Switch between multi, spot, face-priority multi, or subject
	tracking AF and manual focus.
AF/Snap	Switch between multi, spot, face-priority multi, or subject
	tracking AF and snap AF.
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The Fn button only be used to switch between the listed modes. If another focus mode is selected, pressing the Fn button has no effect.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Safety Precautions WarrantyTest Shooting Properly before normal use Symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed Symbol alerts you to prohibited actions Do not cover equipment while charging Keep the equipment out of the reach of children For Accessories with the product before using that productShock Europe UK, Germany, France and Spain TEL Toll Free +800-1532-4865 First Steps 5Taking PhotographsPoint-and-Shoot Photography Preventing Blur Advanced Settings MoviesPlayback Miscellaneous Contents Using the Fn Function Button Shooting Mode TypesADJ. Button Functions Playback Functions Exposure Compensation Adjusting Exposure Playback Menu Setup Menu Using the Menu Setup Menu Options Downloading Images to Your Computer 109 Direct Printing 105Appendices 118 Basic Operations Optional Accessories Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Item Name Refer to Mode Dial Names of Parts Rear View 97, 105, 113105, 113 54, 58, 62, 71, 85 36, 40 135 130 Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Time Playback Data Source Indicator Movie ModeExample of Picture Display During Playback Recording Time 131 Battery Level Indication About the Battery Turn the power on and get ready to shoot About the SD Memory Card available in stores About Formatting Plug the battery charger into an outlet Charging the Rechargeable BatteryDescription Charging Charging complete Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card Removing the SD Memory Card Turning the Power On/Off Setting the Language, Date and TimeUsing the Camera in Playback Mode Zero is displayed if the clock is not set Press the ADJ./OK button ADJ./OK buttonConfirmation screen appears Date and time are set Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode Focus and Shoot Hold the camera with both handsLightly press both elbows against your Body Put your finger on the shutter release Button Focus Status Frame Color Before focusing White Focus on the subject, and then compose your shotGently press the shutter release button all the way Subject in focus Green Subject not in focus Red Flashing Using the Zoom Function Wide-angle Telephoto Zoom bar Shooting Close-Ups Macro Shooting Shown below.P.73 is set to Spot AF.GP.124 Zoom FocalShooting Range Position Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the flash mode Using the FlashPress the ADJ./OK button toward F Flash Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the mode Using the Self-timerPress the shutter release button Shooting in Scene Auto Mode Refer to Scene ModeSports Macro Mode Portrait Thumbnail View Viewing Your ImagesFrames Date of Recording Enlarging Images Image Size Enlarged ViewZ4 3 F A4 3 F 16 × Deleting a File or All Files Repeat to select all the files you want to delete Deleting Multiple FilesOmit this step if the camera is already in multi-frame view Press the ADJ./OK button !NF During Shooting Mode Changing the Display with DISP. Button During Playback Mode Normal Symbol Display About the Electronic Level Level indicator display Level indicator becomes greenDirection in which the camera is tilted Indicating that the scale is in the middle Green Using the camera for the first time, read this section About the Histogram Display Advanced Operations ADJ. Button Functions Turn the mode dial to 5/X/Rand then press the ADJ./OK Shifting the AE and AF Targets Macro Target Shoot close-ups AE Lock Locks the exposure AF/Face PrMulti AF AF/Subj.Trckng AF/Multi Trgt Assigning a Role to the Fn Button Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting Set Set Fn Button to AE Lock on the setup menu For the operating procedure, see P.49Pressing the Fn button again cancels the AE lock AE lock function cannot be used in movie mode Choosing a Focus Setting Scene Mode W Scene Modes Use when taking pictures of moving objects Image size can be set to a4 3 F or z4 3 F usingImage size can be set to j4 3 or c4 3 using the Size Sky Selecting a Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to WPress the Menu button to change the scene mode Select a scene mode Press the ADJ./OK or Fn button Using Skew Correction ModePress the shutter release button to shoot the picture When Skew Correct Mode is selected, note the following Continuous Mode R Continuous Modes Taking Pictures in Continuous Mode Turn the mode dial to RCamera enters shooting mode Press the Menu button Plus 10M MP is a file format for recording a set of still images Plus 2M Speed Cont Low/Speed Cont High Creative Shooting Mode Creative Shooting Mode Options Turn the mode dial to Taking Pictures in Creative Shooting ModeSelect the desired mode Press the ADJ./OK or Fn button Dynamic Range Double Shot Dynamic Range Expansion Effect Shooting in Miniaturization Mode Plus Normal Shooting Press the ADJ./OK button NFtoChoose the width of the area that Will be in focus Movie Mode Shooting Movies Playing Back Movies MP file is displayed with the S symbolPlaying Back MP Files Display changes as follows Operations during slide show are shown belowFast Forward Rewind Slow Rewind Next Frame Exporting MP Files Selecting Multiple Frames Select Sel. Range and press the ADJ./OK button To select two frames and all frames between themSelect the last frame and press the ADJ./OK button Using the Menu Press the Menu button in shooting modeSelect the setting Select the desired menu item Shooting Menu Options Hue GP.61Vignetting GP.61 Size Focus Choose a focusing mode Multi AF Face Pr. MultiSubj. Tracking ∞ Infinity Center Spot Custom Self-Timer Press the Menu button to cancel self-timer shootingFlash Exposure Compensation GP.80 Interval Shooting Slow Shutter Limit Subject Tracking AF FocusMulti-Target AF Manual Focus MF Press and hold the ADJ./OK button as required White balance can be changed using the shooting menu GP.83 An icon is displayed when On is selectedAuto Bracketing Auto Bracket Color Bracketing CL-BKT Focus Bracketing FOCUS-BKTThen press the ADJ./OK button twice Half-press the shutter release button When your subject is whitish When your subject is darkishExposure Compensation For backlighting White Balance ISO Setting Manual Select Manual and press the ADJ./OK button Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the desired item Playback menu appearsScreen for the selected menu item appears Screens Playback Menu Options Original ResizedA4 3 F/z4 3 F J4 3 F/ j4 3 N/ i3 2 F/ g1 1 F/ g16 9 F Slide Show GP.96 Setting/Canceling One File at a Time Flag Function SettingSetting/Canceling Multiple Files at One Time To cancel, press the DISP. button Trim Trimming level 3072 J4 3 F/ j4 3 N 2592 2048640 3072 I3 2 F 2592 2048 640 2592 Level Compensation Correcting Images Automatically Correcting Images Manually To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button White Balance CompensationYou cannot use level compensation for movies or MP files Green Amber Magenta Blue Skew Correction Selecting Multiple Files ProtectSelect the first frame and press the ADJ./OK button Dpof Press the Power button, or press and hold Viewing Pictures on TVPlayback button to turn the camera on Video Input Terminal yellow Audio Input Terminal white Press the ADJ./OK button !to select the setting Press the ADJ./OK button N LCD Brightness Setup Menu OptionsMemory card before formatting the internal memory GP.87 Auto Power Off 100Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera LCD Auto Dim 101 102 Reg. My Settings Set the camera to the desired settingsSettings Saved in Reg. My Settings 103 104 Digital Zoom ImageZoom Magnification and Recorded Image Size Picture Quality/Size Connecting the Camera to a Printer Using the USB cable providedAbout the Direct Print Function 105 Printing Still Images 106Printing One or All Still Images Options available 107 Select an option and press the ADJ./OK button 108 Printing Several Still ImagesPress the ADJ./OK button !to Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select additional images For Windows System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM109 Installer screen appears automatically CD-ROM Setup110 Click Installing the software Installing Software111 Administrator privileges are required 112Click Unblock for DL-10 Adobe Reader Click Browse CD-ROM Content 113Copying Pictures to Your Computer Copy photos to the computer Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete 114Copy files from the camera to the desired location Disconnect the USB cable 115 For MacintoshOtherwise, files in the internal memory are displayed Using the MP File Viewer 116 System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM Installing VM-1VM-1 Installer.pkg icon 117 Error Messages Troubleshooting118 Power Supply Camera Troubleshooting119 120 Shooting 121 122 Playback/Deleting Other Problems 123 Available Settings 124 Camera Shake Correction is disabled 125 126 127 Specifications 128 129 Tripod Hole Shape 20UNC Date Maintain Time Approx week 130To 40 C Number of Images That Can Be Stored 131 132 Macro Macro Off Flash Auto Self-Timer Self-Timer Off Function Default Settings Shooting133 134 SecondsMinimum Distance Show Auto Rotate LCD Confirmation Time Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger Model BJ-10135 Playback on Television in Other Regions 136 Do not forcefully press the surface of the picture display Care and Storage 137Care Use and Storage Warranty and Servicing 138 USA FCC Part 15 Class B 139Dedrick Place, West Caldwell NJ, 07006 Tel 140 111 141116 Deutschland FranceItalia España Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, U.S.A 800-22RICOHOberrather Straße 6, D-40472 Düsseldorf, Germany North America U.S

Choosing a Focus Setting

AF/Multi Trgt

AF/MF

AF/Snap

tracking AF and snap AF.