Samsung EC-PL121ZBDBE1, EC-PL121ZDPBIR, EC-PL121ZDPLIR, EC-PL121ZDPPIR, EC-PL121ZDPSIR, EC-PL121ZFDBE1, EC-PL121ZHPBIR, EC-PL121ZHPLIR, EC-PL121ZHPPIR, EC-PL121ZHPSIR, EC-PL20ZZBDBVN, EC-PL20ZZBDRVN, EC-PL20ZZBDSVN, EC-PL20ZZBPBAE, EC-PL20ZZBPBDY, EC-PL20ZZBPBE1, EC-PL20ZZBPBE2, EC-PL20ZZBPBE3, EC-PL20ZZBPBIL, EC-PL20ZZBPBRU, EC-PL20ZZBPBSA, EC-PL20ZZBPPAE, EC-PL20ZZBPPE1, EC-PL20ZZBPPE2, EC-PL20ZZBPPE3, EC-PL20ZZBPPIL, EC-PL20ZZBPPRU, EC-PL20ZZBPRAE, EC-PL20ZZBPRE1, EC-PL20ZZBPRE2, EC-PL20ZZBPRE3, EC-PL20ZZBPRIL, EC-PL20ZZBPRRU, EC-PL20ZZBPSAE, EC-PL20ZZBPSDY, EC-PL20ZZBPSE1, EC-PL20ZZBPSE2, EC-PL20ZZBPSE3, EC-PL20ZZBPSIL, EC-PL20ZZBPSRU, EC-PL20ZZBPSSA, EC-PL20ZZDPBME, EC-PL20ZZDPBZA, EC-PL20ZZDPPME, EC-PL20ZZDPRME, EC-PL20ZZDPSME, EC-PL20ZZDPSZA, EC-PL21ZZBPBE1, EC-PL21ZZBPBE2, EC-PL21ZZBPBE3, EC-PL21ZZBPBRU, EC-PL21ZZBPPE1, EC-PL21ZZBPPE2, EC-PL21ZZBPRE2, EC-PL21ZZBPSE3 Indications used in this manual, Icons used in this manual, Abbreviations used in this manual, Shooting mode icons

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode	Indication

Smart Auto

Program

DIS

Photo Help Guide

Scene

Movie

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

		Additional information
		Safety warnings and precautions
	[ ]	Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the
	[ ]	shutter button.
		shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to

→perform a step. For example: Select Shooting → White Balance represents select Shooting, and then select White Balance.

*Annotation

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the

corresponding modes. The mode may not support functions for all scenes.

e.g.)

Available in the

Program, DIS, and

Movie modes

Abbreviations used in this manual

	Abbreviation	Definition
	ACB	Auto Contrast Balance
	ACB	Auto Contrast Balance

	AEB	Auto Exposure Bracket

	AF	Auto Focus

	DIS	Digital Image Stabilization

	DPOF	Digital Print Order Format

	EV	Exposure Value

	ISO	International Organization for Standardization

	WB	White Balance

Contents

PL20/PL21 Health and safety information Health and safety information Do not use batteries for unintended purposes Do not touch the flash while it fires Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use only Samsung-approvedbatteries, chargers, cables and accessories Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Check that the camera is operating properly before use Organization of the user manual Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Camera layout Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Learning icons Selecting options Page Setting the display and sound Changing the display type Setting the sound Taking photos Zooming Page Tips for getting a clearer photo Page Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Photo Help Guide mode Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the DIS mode Using the Program mode Recording a video 7 Set other options as desired (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) 8 Press [Shutter] to start recording 9 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording Recording voice memos Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution Selecting image quality Using the timer Using the timer In Shooting mode, press [ ] Select Press [Shutter] after pressing [Shutter] Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Using the flash Adjusting the ISO speed Changing the camera’s focus Using macro Using auto focus Adjusting the focus area Using face detection Detecting faces Taking a self-portraitshot Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Changing the metering option Selecting a light source (White balance) Aim the lens at a piece of white paper 4 Press [Shutter] Using burst modes Improving your photos Applying filter effects Adjusting your photos Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback mode Playing back Select a category 4 Press [ ] or [] to scroll through files 5 Press Select File Options → Protect → Select To protect all files, select All → Lock and then press Select Multiple Delete Select Yes Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Viewing photos Playing a video Playing voice memos Editing a photo Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying smart effects Correcting exposure problems Creating a print order (DPOF) Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Page Transferring files using Intelli-studio Page Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) Transferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Settings Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menu Sound Display Settings Page Page Appendixes Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Using or storing the camera Page About memory cards Page About the battery Page Page Page Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Page Camera specifications Camera specifications Page Glossary Glossary Page Page Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Index Index