Samsung EC-PL210ZBPUUS, PL211

Extended functions

Shooting modes

Using the Magic Frame mode

In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to

your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change

according to the frame you select.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Scene → Magic Frame.

Press [ ].

Select Shooting → Frame → an option.

Frame

Back Move

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

•In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to .

•When you connect your camera to a TV in Magic Frame mode,

it automatically switches to Playback mode. You cannot capture

photos in Playback mode.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Contents

Main User Manual Click a topic PL210/PL211 Health and safety information Page Page 4 Copyright information Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Extended functions 28 Shooting options 40 Playback/Editing 61 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode icons Icons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Basic troubleshooting Quick reference 9 Contents PL210/PL211 Extended functions Basic functions Shooting options 10 Contents Appendixes Settings Playback/Editing Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout 14 Camera layout Display Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes Status lamp Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Turning on your camera The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery Performing the initial setup Basic functions 18 C. Icons on the left Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. B. Icons on the right A. Information A B C Selecting options 5 6 4 3 7 Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Changing the display type Press [ ] repeatedly to change a display type. Taking photos Digital zoom Zooming 24 Intelli zoom Setting Intelli zoom Select Shooting Intelli Zoom an option. Basic functions Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. Before correction After correction Select Shooting OIS an option. Option Description Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake When is displayed Preventing your subject from being out of focus Shooting modes Recording voice memos Extended functions 29 Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Select Smart Auto. Align your subject in the frame. 30 Using the Scene mode Select Scene a scene. Half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Page Page Using the Object Highlight mode Page Page Page Page Page Recording voice memos Selecting a resolution and quality Adjusting brightness and color Improving your photos Using burst modes Shooting options 41 Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a video In the mode, press [ ]. Select Movie Movie Size an option. Selecting image quality Using the timer Press [Shutter] to start the timer. Select an option. Shooting in the dark Using the flash Preventing red-eye 44 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed Select Shooting ISO an option. Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. Changing the cameras focus Using auto focus Using macro 46 Changing the cameras focus Using tracking auto focus Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF. Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [ ]. Adjusting the focus area Shooting options 48 Using face detection Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 faces in one scene). Select Shooting Face Detection Normal. Page Using smart face recognition Detecting eye blinking Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) Page 53 Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Select Shooting ACB an option. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Select Shooting or Movie EV. Selecting a light source (White balance) Changing the metering option Select Shooting or Movie Metering an option. Page 56 Using burst modes Select Shooting Drive an option. 57 Improving your photos Select an effect. Applying smart filter effects Select Shooting or Movie Smart Filter. 58 Improving your photos Page 60 Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Select Shooting Image Adjust. Select an adjustment option. Contrast Sharpness Saturation Select a value to adjust the selected item. Playback/Editing 62 Playing back Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files. Display in Playback mode Information Starting Playback mode Page Page Page Page 67 Playing back Starting a slide show In Playback mode, press [ ]. Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Playing a video Playing voice memos Editing a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos 71 Editing a photo Applying smart filter effects In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ ]. Select Edit Smart Filter. Select an effect. Page Page Creating a print order (DPOF) Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studio Page Playback/Editing 78 Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio 79 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Select Settings PC Software Off. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. Page Transferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Camera settings menu Settings 84 Camera settings menu Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. Select an option and save your settings. Accessing the settings menu Select a menu. Display Sound Settings Page Page Appendixes Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Using on beaches or shores Storing for extended period of time Use the camera with caution in humid environments About memory cards Supported memory cards Cautions when using memory cards Memory card capacity About the battery Battery specifications Battery life Cautions about using the battery Notes about charging the battery Low battery message Notes about using the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Page Before contacting a service center 100 Before contacting a service center 101 Before contacting a service center Camera specifications Page Page Page Glossary Page Page 109 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Index E F C D Q R N O P V W Z T S