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Using smart face recognition	52
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)	53
Adjusting brightness and color	54
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)	54
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)	54
Changing the metering option	55
Selecting a light source (White balance)	55
Using burst modes	57
Improving your photos	58
Applying photo styles	58
Applying smart ﬁlter effects	59
Adjusting your photos	60
Playback/Editing	61
Playing back	62
Starting Playback mode	62
Viewing photos	66
Playing a video	68
Playing voice memos	69
Editing a photo	70
Resizing photos	70
Rotating a photo	70
Applying photo styles	71
Applying smart ﬁlter effects	72
Correcting exposure problems	73
Creating a print order (DPOF)	74
Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV	75

Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Windows)	77
Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio	78
Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable
disk	80
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)	81
Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Mac)	82
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)	83
Appendixes	84
Camera settings menu	85
Accessing the settings menu	85
Sound	86
Display	86
Settings	87
Error messages	90
Camera maintenance	91
Cleaning your camera	91
About memory cards	92
About the battery	93
Before contacting a service center	96
Camera speciﬁcations	99
Index	104

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Samsung PL151, PL150 user manual Contents

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PL150/PL151 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Health and safety informationSafety warnings Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationSafety precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect your camera’s lens Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeUse only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Copyright information Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Exposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and composition Common questions Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Basic functions Camera case Optional accessoriesCable Battery charger Unpacking Camera layout Hdmi port Battery chamber cover Button Description Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery lock Push the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory card Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press Power Performing the initial setup Information Learning iconsIcons on the left Icons on the right Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Shooting mode, press mUse the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or Menu Press F or t to scroll to a white balance option Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting options Press D repeatedly to change a display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Changing the display type Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photos Press Front LCD to turn on the front display Turning on the front displayZooming Taking photos Select Shooting “ OIS “ an option. Option Description Reducing camera shake OIS a p b N sDigital zoom Digital range In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable Reducing camera shake When H is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Shooting modes Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Using the frame guideUsing the Night mode To cancel the guides, press o To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Select an option Before correction Using the Dual is modeSelect Shooting “ Face Retouch ““an option Recording a video Using the Program mode To pause recording Press m Select Movie “ Voice ““a sound option Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Shooting mode, press Front LCD once Using the Self-portrait modeTaking photos with the front display Taking photos with the front display Using the Couple modeUsing the Children mode Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b N sRecording a voice memo Shooting options Select Shooting “ Photo Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b N s v S Selecting image quality a p d b N s Shooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b N s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press t Select Jump Shot Using the timerJump when the jump icon appears on the front display Using the jump shot timer Shooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash a p b N s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b N s Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus a p d N s Adjusting the focus area a p d N s Detecting faces Using face detection a p d b s Detecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Registering faces as your favorites My StarSelect Shooting “ Smart FR Edit “ My Star Viewing your favorite faces Select Shooting ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB p Select Shooting ““Metering “ an option Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p d Deﬁning your own white balance Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modes p Deﬁning your own RGB tone Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Applying photo styles a p d Select Shooting ““Smart Filter Select an effect Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dImproving your photos Contrast option Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Saturation option Description Playback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing back Press D or M to change the ranking of the face, and press f Playing backPlayback mode, press m Select a face from the list and press o Scan thumbnails of files Press F or t to scroll through filesPress o to return to the normal view Viewing files as thumbnails Deleting ﬁles Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Select Yes Protecting ﬁles Enlarging a photo Viewing photosCopying ﬁles to the memory card Starting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Trimming a video during playback Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video and press o Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo styles Playback mode, select a photo and press m Applying smart ﬁlter effectsSelect Edit ““Smart Filter Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problems Printing photos as thumbnails Creating a print order Dpof Viewing ﬁles on an Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Select a folder on your computer to save new files Transferring files using Intelli-studioTransferring files to your computer for Windows Turn on the camera Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studio Icon On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Press o to print Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photo Appendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menu Display Camera settings menuSound Settings Mexico Auto PowerImprint Off For transferring ﬁles Select Mode Select a USB mode when youWhen it detects a smiling face while using Computer or printer Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and display Memory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can use Battery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center You cannot use Intelli-studio on Your camera cannotYour computer. p Play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Image size Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputDC power input 20 pin, 4.4 Connector Appendixes File format PictBridge Video H.264 MPEG-4.AVC Audio WAV Power source may differ depending on your region Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this product Index Auto Macro Normal AF Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning onCenter-weighted Multi Spot Center AF Multi AF Tracking AF As thumbnails 64 by category 63 on TV Slide show Recording Video 34 Voice memoFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording