Samsung ES30 Organization of the user manual

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Copyright information

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be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of

camera functions.

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where you purchase it.

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“OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions 11

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic

functions for shooting.

Extended functions 25

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and

how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting options 34

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 51

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice

memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn

how to connect your camera to your photo printer or

TV.

Appendixes 73

Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and

maintenance tips.

Contents

Main User Manual Click a topic ES30 1 Health and safety information Safety warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects eyesight 2 Health and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Safety precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Page 4 Copyright information Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Extended functions 25 Shooting options 34 Playback/Editing 51 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode icons Icons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Common questions Quick reference 9 Contents ES30 Extended functions Basic functions Shooting options 10 Contents Playback/Editing Appendixes Basic functions 12 Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Basic functions 14 Camera layout 2 1 Button Description Navigation Inserting the battery and memory card Turning on your camera Turning on your camera in Playback mode Basic functions 17 D. Icons on the left Learning icons A The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. C. Icons on the right A. Mode icons Selecting options 6 7 5 4 8 Setting the display and sound Setting the sound In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Changing the display type Taking photos 22 Taking photos Digital zoom Zooming 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 26 Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Select Mode Smart Auto. Align your subject in the frame. Using the Scene 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 35 Selecting a resolution and quality In the mode, press [ ]. Select Movie Movie Size an option. Selecting image quality Select Shooting Quality an option. Using the timer Press [Shutter] to start the timer. Select an option. Page Shooting in the dark Using the flash Preventing red-eye 39 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 Adjusting the focus area Shooting options 42 Using face detection Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 faces in one scene). Select Shooting Face Detection Normal. Page Page 45 Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Select Shooting ACB an option. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Select Shooting EV. Selecting a light source (White balance) Changing the metering option Select Shooting Metering an option. Page 48 Using burst modes Select Shooting Drive an option. Improving your photos 50 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 52 Playing back Learn to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files. Display in Playback mode Information Starting Playback mode Page Page Page 56 Playing back Starting a slide show In Playback mode, press [ ]. Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Playing a video Page Page Editing a photo Rotating a photo Resizing photos Page Page Creating a print order (DPOF) Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studio Page Page Playback/Editing 68 Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio 69 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. Page Transferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Appendixes 74 Camera settings menu Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. Select an option and save your settings. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. Display Sound Settings Page Page Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Memory card capacity About memory cards Memory cards you can use Notes about charging the battery About the battery Battery specifications Page Before contacting a service center 85 Before contacting a service center 86 Before contacting a service center Camera specifications 88 Camera specifications 89 Camera specifications 90 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Index E F C D R S N P Q V W Z T